-1093- Thank you

Why would Rozen have such a photo in his hand?

It's simple.

"This is something I received after I returned home, sent by mail."

Rozen rotated the photo in his hand, speaking indifferently in front of Yukina.

"I think it should be from your esteemed master, just for playing a prank on you, right?"

If it was that specially appointed instructor who operated the Lion King Agency like a marriage agency, he would be capable of such things.

Otherwise, that esteemed master wouldn't have curiously undone the lethal curse placed on the cabinet by his disciple, taking out all of Yukina's photos in the dorm, and even keeping them as a collection.

That person must be quite scheming.

Rozen had that feeling.

So, although Rozen was quite speechless when he received the mail, he still accepted the photo, not for appreciation but just to have the opportunity to use it to negotiate with Yukina if needed.

Now, it was time for this photo to come in handy.

"P-Please give it back! And don't show it off like that!"

Seeing the embarrassing photo held by Rozen, Yukina blushed and yelled, then lunged towards Rozen.

The speed was simply not something a middle school girl should have; it was as agile and nimble as a cat.

Just in this aspect, Rozen could be sure that his agility was definitely weaker than Yukina's.

But...

"Huh?"

Yukina, who had suddenly lunged forward, found herself empty-handed.

Rozen, with a perfect angle, slipped aside, evading Yukina's attack.

"It's useless." Rozen continued holding the photo, with a somewhat malicious smile. "Even if I can't match your speed, as long as I can see through your movements, dodging is more than enough."

After all, Rozen had the ability of Insight.

Even before reaching the divine realm, Rozen could see through the movements of his enemies with this ability. After reaching the divine realm, he could even anticipate the attacks of Scathach, which could be considered divine techniques. How could he not avoid Yukina's attacks?

Unless...

"So, I'll match the speed you can't keep up with...!"

Yes.

If the opponent's speed was too fast for Rozen to keep up with, even if Rozen could anticipate the opponent's movements, his body wouldn't be able to keep up with the reaction, unable to dodge.

Yukina rushed for this reason.

Compared to before, her speed was like another world.

That was because Yukina had already used magic, using body reinforcement magic to push her physical abilities to the limit.

If it was the current Yukina, wouldn't even bullets be able to hit her?

Yukina was prepared to overwhelm Rozen with speed.

The problem was...

"Just this level is still useless."

Rozen narrowly avoided Yukina's attack.

His speed was also much faster than usual.

"This is... body enhancement...!?"

Yukina suddenly understood the reason.

"It's not just you who can use magic to enhance physical abilities, you know?"

Rozen smiled, using the technique of Body Enhancement to enhance his physical abilities.

"..."

Yukina fell silent, then took a deep breath.

Her face became extremely calm.

In that moment, Rozen saw it.

A faint light began to emerge in Yukina's eyes.

"Y-You actually use this kind of ability...!?"

Rozen was astonished.

Yes.

At this moment, Yukina used the unique skill of the Sword Witch of the Lion King Agency, the ability to see a few seconds into the future.

"Ha!"

Yukina shouted, her figure like a shadow, suddenly surging forward.

Rozen's Insight smoothly anticipated Yukina's actions and movements, but just as he changed direction to evade, Yukina had already anticipated Rozen's actions, rushing to where Rozen had just moved away from.

At the same time, Yukina's hand reached out one step ahead, reaching the position where Rozen's hand holding the photo had just reached.

This was the foresight brought about by the ability to see into the future.

"I got it!"

Yukina confirmed her victory.

"Too naive!"

But Rozen gave such an evaluation.

In the next moment...

"Snap!"

A transparent barrier appeared between Rozen and Yukina's hands, deflecting the hand reaching out.

"What...!?"

This time, it was Yukina's turn to show a shocked expression.

Taking advantage of this period, Rozen withdrew.

"This is the weakness of your Clairvoyance, you know?"

Rozen suddenly smiled and said so.

"It can only see future images, not everything that will happen."

Indeed.

For example, what Yukina saw with her Clairvoyance was just that Rozen's hand holding the photo would reach that position, but she couldn't see the invisible barrier there.

The unique Clairvoyance skill of the Sword Shaman of the Lion King Agency could only see future images, and things that were invisible to the naked eye, such as transparent barriers, walls, and shock waves, could not be seen even if they occurred.

Only things that would happen right in front of her eyes could be seen with Clairvoyance.

Therefore, if someone shot Yukina with a bullet, Yukina would definitely be able to see that scene in advance, but if someone shot her with an air cannon, Yukina wouldn't be able to see it.

In response to this, Rozen set up an invisible shield of Magic Defense between himself and Yukina.

"Relying too much on Clairvoyance will only backfire. Remember that."

Rozen gave advice, even shaking the photo in his hand.

"Senpai...!"

Yukina's face was red from embarrassment, now completely flushed with anger.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, here's your photo."

Saying that, Rozen tossed the photo back to Yukina.

Yukina quickly caught it.

At that moment...

"This photo was taken by your roommate, right?" Rozen suddenly said. "Based on your conversation with Endo Yukari, it seems like you have a good relationship with her?"

Upon hearing this, Yukina hesitated for a moment but nodded honestly.

"Yes, Sayaka... she's my roommate. We grew up together in the Lion King Agency. She's a year older than me and has always been very kind to me, just like my older sister."

As Yukina said these words, her tone was natural and smooth.

Obviously, it all came from the heart.

Because of this...

"You haven't gained nothing at the Lion King Agency, have you?" Rozen looked at Yukina, smiling. "Even if you were raised there for impure purposes, you have indeed gained your own life, met good friends, and your esteemed master doesn't completely disregard you. With so many people around you, why deny your existence and purpose?"

With just one sentence, Yukina was first startled, then finally understood.

"Could it be that Senpai is telling me all this to..."

Yukina seemed to understand something.

"Well, I just said it casually." Rozen said nonchalantly. "Anyway, I'm going back now. Don't overthink it."

With that, Rozen waved his hand and left Yukina's home.

Yukina watched Rozen leave.

In her heart, the confusion and melancholy had disappeared without a trace.

"Thank you... Senpai..."

Yukina finally smiled.

That smile was exactly the same as the one in the photo she held in her hand.