The time was past 7 PM and it had grown dark; the streetlights were lit.
I was walking toward Suzuya with Erika, Foria, and the three adventurer girls.
When we were about to cross Sixth Street, I saw a familiar figure and tilted my head.
It was Atla in her nun habit, walking a little quickly toward the church.
…Alone at this hour?
When I told Erika and Foria that I was worried about Atla and would escort her, they smiled and nodded cheerfully.
I thanked everyone and ran to catch up with Atla.
Perhaps because her walk was not that fast, I caught up with her right away.
So as not to startle her from behind, I called out in as gentle a voice as possible.
"Atla!"
"Hya… Ah, Raide."
"Sorry. I meant not to startle you…"
"…No, on the contrary, I'm relieved."
Atla turned around with a surprised expression, but when she confirmed my face she patted her chest in relief.
…I had intended to be careful, but I ended up startling her.
