Yuri knew you as well as he knew Flynn. But after he became a knight, your paths diverged. Perhaps it was the price he had to pay.

"What nonsense..."

Yuri had been pondering this for a long time, ever since he left the Imperial Knights with Repede. And now these knights were pursuing him, seeking his execution. What a fuss it had caused. But Yuri was only amused.

To his surprise, he found you after all this time, but it was completely by chance. The situation was unpleasant. Perhaps you had already forgotten about him? Hell, even now you make him doubt himself, which is completely uncharacteristic of him. Perhaps it's because he remembered you as a good person, but what have you become now?

You settled down by the fire. The stars twinkled overhead, scattered across the night sky. A light breeze brought a cool breeze.

And why did you go with Yuri? Probably out of fear for him. Yes, that's true. You'd always been interested in his life, even when he was a knight. But gradually, your feelings for him cooled, and you considered his actions treacherous. And yet, something inside you urged you to be with him. Perhaps everything had changed? Like both of you?

It was a serene night for both of you. You watched the fire intently, its flames seeming to dance energetically.

Yuri looked at you intently with his gray eyes, but there wasn't a trace of anger or hatred in your gaze. You seemed completely devoid of emotion.

— It's been a while since we've spoken like this, huh, Starlet?

Yuri said these words with a slight smirk, leaning on the hand that rested on his knee.