Episode 4: Rescue Diving

Scene: On the beach.

Kyaru
L-Let's hurry and rescue Koro! If she's still alive, we might be able to resuscitate her -- I'll use my scouting magic to search for her!

Suzume
Ah, you might not need to do that.

Suzume
According to Yuuki, the monster that pulled them under... It was heading towards some mysterious ruins on the sea floor.

Suzume
It's only a guess, but there's a high chance that Kokkoro is trapped there.

Suzume
Of course, because it isn't certain, we should still verify this information using some scouting magic.

Suzume
But I can also use some magic, so please let me do it. Kokkoro has been staying at the Sarendia Orphanage, and we all see her as a part of our family.

Suzume
I want to save her. Absolutely. ... It wouldn't be right for a kind girl like her to meet such a cruel end.

Pecorine
Of course, we all feel the same way. Let's work together to save Kokkoro.

Kyaru
Of course! Ugh, and to think that this was supposed to be a peaceful vacation! The gods must be playing tricks on us, for it to turn out this way!

Kyaru
But, well, complaining won't do a thing now! Let's rescue Kokkoro, take out that monster, and resolve all of this, so that we can all share a laugh about it afterwards!

Pecorine
Yes. Yuuki, will you support us with your usual power?

Pecorine
I don't have my Royal Armament, so I might have grown weaker and lost a few steps.

Pecorine
But I haven't forgotten the skills I've learned. With a boost from you, Yuuki, I'll still be able to scatter any small fry.

Yuuki
1. "I will!"

Kyaru
A good answer! Then, Suzume, was it... Please, find Kokkoro's location using scouting magic! In the meantime, I'll prepare a spell that will let all of us walk around underwater!

Kyaru
Our target is those mystery ruins on the seabed, so we'll need that, right? But I don't have the power to maintain it forever, so we should try to make this a short battle!

Suzume
Right! Just in case, I'll bring along some of the beach house's spare oxygen tanks! If I use some storage magic, they'll become more compact and easier to bring along!

Kyaru
Oh, you can also use storage magic?

Pecorine
Ah, that's what you used on the first day, Kyaru. That's how you were able to pull that swim ring and those snacks out from thin air, right...?

Kyaru
Huh, but that's a pretty advanced spell. Hmm, you're a more talented magician than you look, aren't you?

Suzume
N-No, no, not really? I can't use spells that are all that difficult, but storage magic is pretty handy around the house, so I focused hard on learning it! Just as a maid should!

Suzume
Before a magician or anything else, I'm my mistress's maid, first and foremost!

Saren
Suzume!

Suzume
Huh!? Ahhh, Lady Saren! Is this what they mean by "speak of the devil?"

Suzume
W-What are you doing here? I must have forgotten something... Did you come to bring it to me?

Saren
No! I read in the newspaper that something strange was happening at the Marjan Coast, so I got worried and came after you!

Saren
I thought it might be dangerous, so I told Ayane and Kurumi to stay at the orphanage.

Suzume
That was a good call, Lady Saren! The truth is, we're right in the middle of a dangerous emergency right now!

Suzume
Long story short... We're heading towards some undersea ruins to rescue Kokkoro. Lady Saren, what are you going to do?

Saren
Hmm... While I'd like to go with you, I'd better get in touch with the military or the police, just in case. I'm the former lieutenant captain of Nightmare, after all.

Saren
While I'm calling in reinforcements, I'll also make sure nobody else comes near the Marjan Coast. Otherwise, we might end up with even more victims.

Saren
Once I'm through with that, I'll follow after you and back you up if needed... If anything happens, don't hesitate to get in touch with me via communication magic.

Saren
Now, then! It's a race against time, so we'd better get moving!

Suzume
Yes, Lady Saren! Ooh, you really are reliable in a pinch!

Saren
Ah ha ha... You're worked plenty hard for my sake, so I think it's time for your mistress to do the same for you.

Kyaru
All right, let's end the conversation there! How about we get ready and move out as soon as possible?

Kyaru
Once we're all enveloped in air bubbles underwater, I'll use wind magic to propel us forward quickly!

Kyaru
Then, once we've reached the undersea ruins, we'll have to find the enemy! Battle might erupt suddenly, so be ready for anything!

Kyaru
We're coming, Koro! Please, be okay...!