Moments prior, in an inconspicuous office.
"―――He's come."
"...!! That means--"
"No."
"Whaaaaaaat?! But I wanna go noooooww!"
Thump thump thump thump--
The dog girl's tail continued to thump excitedly against the back of the chair as she writhed around, evidently unable to contain herself.
"I said no. It's too risky. His magic had already grown beyond belief last time, but that was due to obvious obfuscation. However, now it's gone even further."
"Mmmmn, then why are they allowed out there! They're suuuper weak guys!"
Pointing roughly at the widescreen monitor before them, she remained stubbornly facing the other; Observing the screen that showed a group of Awakened private soldiers armed with standard gear and magic-powered guns, the girl with spiraling horns blankly replied, and without hesitation.
"Because they are pawns."
"I still don't know what that means, but if that's why, then just make me a pawn too!"
"I can't do that."
