«Come on,» Reana said automatically

,her ears still closed. «Don’t stop, talk

to me!»

And the girl spoke, repeating the same thing over and

over again, and Reana could finally make out her pale

face, full lips, and thin blond hair.

– yes! Reana shouted. «So it is!

There’s something glistening on the right side of the bow!

Too much

stress, it was incredibly difficult to keep my concentration.

She leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes, trying to catch her

breath.

– Hey, angel, rejoice, the sword is found! – shouted out

Keijigen. «And I know who has it!

«Damiel was really happy, he straightened up

and he seemed very enthusiastic.

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«I already understand,» he said. «This is wonderful news!

With the sword, we are power!

«We’re already a force!» Look, our girl communicates

with the help of divine energy, and you say, bata-

reika! Looks like the adventure is just beginning!

Keijigen shouted, slamming the gas pedal to the floor.

By the time they reached Frankfurt, the weather had completely

deteriorated. The leaden clouds drifted along, driven by a strong

wind, and there was no end to them. Large drops of rain pattered

on the windshield. The car’s wipers were running

at full speed, but even that didn’t help much, as the rain was pouring down

like a bucket.

– Wow, it’s been a long time since this happened! Keiji-

kyung was surprised.

«Rain is beautiful! Damiel said suddenly.

He was glued to the car window, watching

the weather with interest. «What a beauty! – What is it? «he said. «What

power! Through the eyes of a person, all this looks simply

unbelievable, I never cease to be surprised how rich, how real

,how bright… a wall of rain, a wall of water from the sky, and people

run away, hiding behind umbrellas that do no good,

and no one looks up.

«Should I drop you off?» Will you look up?» «sehid,»

Keijigen said.

«No, thank you,» Damiel said seriously.»

Next time.» There’s no time right now.

«I love the rain,» Re —

ana said. – I like to stay at home, warm and cozy, drink hot

tea and look out the window.

«I guess it’s really wonderful,»

Damiel said, sounding inspired. «Now I love the rain, too!»

The car pulled into the hotel’s underground parking lot.

«According to my data, our friend is currently living in no —

mera 305,» Keijigen said.

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– If only he didn’t go anywhere! «We’ll have to hurry, so we can pick up the girl as soon as possible.»

the sword, it might be a danger to her!

When he reached room 305, Keijigen didn’t knock,

but just lightly pressed the door handle and it opened.

Arfimaino, still dressed in the same gray suit, was sitting

on the sofa with his legs crossed.

«Come on in, Keiji. I was worried. But recently I

felt that you were fine and that you would be back soon.

Arfimaino was pouring the alcohol when he saw

Damiel and Reana enter the room.

He jumped up from the sofa and waved his hands.

I didn’t expect

you to… why did you bring him here?» «But then he calmed down.» —

I stopped and sniffed. – And our girl, or what, or not?..

I don’t understand, here are miracles, I’ve become quite old!

– Hello! Reana said, but

no one paid any attention, and Damiel remained standing

silently by the door, arms crossed, looking

down on Arfimaino.

«No, not ours,» Keijigen said. «But they

’re with me. I’m sorry, I can’t help it. He sat

down in the chair opposite the sofa and sipped his drink. – I

probably shouldn’t have listened to you out there on the field, old friend,

something unimaginable is happening in the world. Who could

have suggested it.

«Yes,» said Arfimaino thoughtfully. He reached

for a cigar. – We have become mortals. All of us. Even