Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Sui: Arguing?No.

We are fine.

If you ask, no matter which of these two people, the final answer is absolutely only this sentence.

Because he left his post without authorization, Zolf was kicked out of the door with the excuse of "get out of the way here and find him".

Zolf: Come on, your expressions are clearly written.

Don't hold back.

When Sui was found, he was huddled pitifully against the wall.

He is quite tall, even if he hugs his knees and shrinks up, he won't look too small.

Sui: ...I'm upset.

Why is he where I can't see...!

Zolf: Uh, to sum it up, is it because you are too possessive?

When I hear how much change has taken place without knowing it, I panic.

——I can’t tell, you care about him very much.

Sui rolled his eyes at him, and didn't take this boss seriously at all.

Not only that, but the attitude was even more stubborn.There is a posture of ignoring you no matter how close you are.

Sui: Don't come here, leave me alone for a while.

Zolf: Yes, yes.

Now, I've always known.

——Although you worked under Xus, you didn't really get much use out of it, did you?

Sui: ...

Then what?You want to question me?

Who was wronged because of me?

Zolf: No.

Well, I probably don't have much confidence in myself.

Normally, if Xus doesn't speak up or complain to me, I don't care what he does.

Sui: Hmph.

Put it lightly.

Zolf: No objection.

——If you want to enjoy the sun here, feel free.

Zolf then waved goodbye and walked back indoors without hesitation.

Sui didn't seem to guess that this person would really choose to ignore it, and was stunned for a few moments.

He subconsciously said "Hello", and when he looked back, he would see him covering his mouth with his hands and unwilling to say more.

Zolf: (Troublesome.)

(Like a child...it must be a waste of time.)

But come to think of it, having a cold war with this kid shows that in this sense, Flo is a perfect match for him.

In comparison, quarrels between children are difficult to persuade... First of all, how to get the words into his ears is a difficulty that cannot be ignored.

Zolf: (By the way on the way back...)

(...)

Eh! ——Xus?Why are you here too?

Xus: Don't worry, so.

How's it going?

Because of leaning against the corner, Sui's appearance should not be visible from upstairs.

As for the content of the chat... although I didn't say a few words at first. Xus has very good ears and should have heard everything.

Zolf: Reminds me of my old days helping out at the orphanage.

That's not right... At that time, anyone who was disobedient could just hug him up. I can't hug this guy.

I have lived with Xus for a long time, so I am quite confident in height.

That Sui was dozens of years younger than him, but a full eight centimeters taller, which was quite a blow.

Thinking this way, by accident, he reached out his hand and gestured to the top of Xus' head.

Xus: ...want to fight?

Compared with the palm, he can just be drawn on the neck.That's a great height difference for a hug.

Accidentally fell into an unreasonable association, and when the person in front of him couldn't bear it and began to pinch his cheek, Zolf realized that he was showing a smirk.

Xus: Don't digress.

— Have you seen Flo?I looked around and couldn't see it anywhere.

He made gestures and said that this "circle" covered almost the entire range of the Demon King's Palace.

Xus has a special knack for finding people, and there's usually no chance of a "just missed".

Zolf: If you're not here, did you go back first?

Xus: It's not time to get off work yet... Unlike Sui, he is very punctual.

……

Could it be that?

Xus first entered into a short moment of contemplation, then raised his head thoughtfully, and glanced at Sui in the corner.

Then, he cleared his throat, deliberately loudly, and shouted:

Xus: Is there something wrong—

Sui: What did you say!

Sure enough, he was shaken.

This guy was so fast that he arrived in front of him in less than a second.

Suddenly, he was impatient, and grabbed Xus' collar rather violently, just one step away from pinching Xus unconscious.

Zolf: Alright alright, calm down.

(Can you be scared to such an extent...)

(...)

(Maybe, it will be convenient to "use".)

Xus: Just say it casually.

Now, you know him best, if "disappeared."

—Where does he usually go?

Unexpectedly, this simple and even childish aggressive method actually shocked Sui.

His face turned pale in an instant, and his expression became terrified, his originally shining eyes seemed to lose their luster.

Then, he vented his knees, sat on the ground, and began to mutter some incomprehensible nonsense.

Xus: Huh?

Sui... Sui?Are you alright?

This development was so unexpected that even Xus, who mentioned this, was dumbfounded.