In RandomPlay Video Store's garage.
Belle was holding a perfectly standard horse stance, her expression completely relaxed.
She had already maintained it for over ten minutes, still looking light as a cloud, as if she had simply been sitting for those ten minutes.
Wise was already clicking his tongue in amazement; he never expected his sister to improve so quickly. Could she really be a genius?
At this moment, Sol looked at Belle and said with complete seriousness, "Your body today is far stronger than an average person's, but your technique is still a blank slate. You need to patch up that shortcoming before you can become an excellent Agent."
"Mhm, mhm, I understand!"
Belle nodded very cooperatively and said, "Then, Teacher Sol, please continue teaching me. Let's discuss more from now on!"
She glanced away from Wise and blinked mischievously at Sol.
Most of the time she definitely wanted to train properly, but occasionally relaxing together as master and student should be normal, right?
"Of course. I'm a very responsible person. Once a teacher, lifetime after-service."
Sol immediately understood her meaning and said it with the same serious tone.
Wow!
This man!
Belle was completely charmed by that lifetime after-service—that was practically a lifelong promise.
"..."
Wise felt something was off, but he couldn't put his finger on it.
The words clearly meant respect between master and disciple, yet somehow they sounded a bit ambiguous.
These two… they're not flirting with some secret code right in front of him, are they?
"Right, there's one more thing."
Sol raised one finger and spoke mysteriously.
"What is it?"
Belle asked, a little curious.
"Most of the time, you can come to me with questions." Sol looked at Belle and said, "However, I'll be traveling for a while soon and may not have time to teach you. So I've asked Hoshimi Miyabi to look after you. You can ask her about swordsmanship and encourage each other."
"H–Hoshimi Miyabi!"
Belle immediately began to stutter as the traumatic memories from two days ago attacked her.
She had whispered something in front of Miyabi… and Miyabi heard all of it.
So embarrassing!
Just thinking about it made her curl her toes into the floor.
And with her identity as Phaethon exposed, she had completely lost the courage to speak to anyone from Hollow Special Operations Section 6.
"Not Void Hunter,Hoshimi Miyabi, just Hoshimi Miyabi." Sol corrected her seriously. "She's a swordsmanship genius—more than enough to guide you. And you two had some misunderstandings before; now is the perfect chance to talk things out. With my guarantee, you'll definitely get along."
"After I leave, she'll also protect you all properly."
One treated him as a master, the other called him mom, and both were hungry for his body—surely they'd get along.
"Sol, you really think of everything!"
With Sol's reassurance, Belle was no longer worried and felt wonderfully at ease.
From now on, she would have a true Void Hunter sparring partner—what luxury!
And with Sol's mediation, the previous friction between her and Hoshimi Miyabi could also be resolved.
"Thank you very much. Without your mediation, it would've caused us a lot of trouble."
Wise looked moved and quickly thanked Sol.
In truth, when their identities as Phaethon were exposed to Section 6 that day, he had already developed a headache.
Especially after learning that Hoshimi Miyabi was determined to arrest all criminals tied to the fall of the Old Capital—he immediately and very consciously categorized himself as a student of a criminal.
After all, they believed their teacher was innocent, but in New Eridu's records, he was one of the primary culprits.
Now that Sol was mediating, they could finally relax.
Inwardly he sighed—no wonder Sol, despite being such a clear-cut playboy, still left his little sister pining for him. A powerful man who was also meticulous—who could resist that?
Billy liked the Starlight Knight, so Sol gave him the Starlight Knight. Nicole liked dennies, so recently big business opportunities appeared. And with just a hint of trouble for them, Sol helped resolve the whole crisis within two days without even being asked.
Maybe these things were easy for Sol, but the thoughtfulness behind them was real.
Forget his sister—he also felt happy to have Sol as a friend. If only his sister were a brother instead…
"No need to thank me. She's reasonable. As long as things are explained clearly, it's no big deal."
Sol waved his hand, not taking credit.
Although he had transmigrated early and didn't know the story progression, these two siblings were the protagonists—of course it would be the classic misunderstanding → clearing it up → working together sequence.
"By the way, Sol, you said you're going on a long trip?"
Belle noticed an overlooked detail and couldn't help asking.
To be honest, hearing Sol earlier, she felt like she was being entrusted to others.
He strengthened her body, found Hoshimi Miyabi as their backing—
He arranged everything, then spoke of leaving.
That tone sounded way too similar!
"That's right. My body's gotten a bit rusty recently. I need to go out and stretch my limbs."
Sol stretched lazily and spoke casually.
He had been dating every day for a while; though the girls were soft and fragrant, a man's passion wasn't limited to reproduction.
He wants to run wild—the world was too small anyway!
"How far? How long? Will you come back?"
Belle looked at Sol, her voice urgent.
She didn't want Sol to leave—not when she'd just started to feel something.
"What are you imagining?" Sol rolled his eyes and rubbed Belle's head. "It's a long way from where I came from to New Eridu. I'll be gone for about a month. Of course I'll come back."
He wasn't some scummy guy—how could he abandon this whole big family and never return?
He was just going out to have fun. She made it sound like he was abandoning his wife and concubines.
"Oh, that's good."
Belle finally relaxed, her expression easing.
As long as it wasn't a relationship issue, Sol's words were still somewhat trustworthy.
But the thought of him leaving for a month made her a bit reluctant.
During this time, she should find chances to spend more time with him.
Just then, two messages came in—one to Sol, one to Belle.
[Lucy: Belle, Tour de Inferno is starting soon. Sons of Calydon needs a reliable Proxy—this might be you, right?]
"Are you leaving right away? Tour de Inferno out in Outer Ring is about to start. Lucy wants us to help. Want to come?"
Belle quickly replied and then asked Sol.
"No rush, there's still time." Sol nodded without hesitation and smiled. "Besides, I got an invitation too."
He shook his phone—showing a blonde goofy cartoon avatar and a newly arrived message.
[Burnice: Sol, get to the Outer Ring! The party's starting!]
"Then let's pack up and head out."
Belle smiled happily.
"I'll let Nicole and the others know. If they're free, we can all join in."
Sol nodded, preparing to make another trip to the Outer Ring.
Before leaving, of course he had to spend some joyful time with everyone.
Blazewood, with its wild freedom, and the Sons of Calydon, who loved to go crazy—wasn't that the perfect last stop for fun?