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I looked up at the person.

"Remember this. To have power and fail to use it is the behavior of a fool."

After that, I woke up from my sleep. A bit early than I intended, it seemed. The dream I had rosed me and I wasn't very well rested.

Me: Tch.

It's been so long since I had that kind of dream. I looked around and realized the boys were still sleeping. Everyone agreed to buy a tent for the boys. The luggage was put outside to make it as spacious as possible. I carefully slipped out of the tent and walked to my bag. I started to check it thoroughly.

Me: Hmm, it's still here, fortunately.

Then...

???: What are you doing?

I looked at the person. It was Horikita.

Me: Nothing. Just checking out my belongings.

Horikita: Why? Is there anything important in that bag?

Me: Kinda.

Me: I should give this to Ibuki. I won't be surprised if Horikita start to check my bag from time to time.

I know she said she'd trust me, but this is a safety measure.

Horikita: Anyway, you woke up earlier than usual.

Me: What time is it? 6:30? For your information, I woke up at 6 everyday. This is a bit early than I intended.

Horikita: Hmph.

Me: I also had a bad dream. That's why.

Horikita: I see...

I noticed she still rubbing her arm and looked a bit tense.

Me: Horikita, you said you trust me, didn't you?

Horikita: I did say that. Why?

Me: Then mind telling me your real condition right now?

Horikita:...

She fell quiet. I sighed and stood up and walked up to her.

Me: If you don't want to admit it, then-

Horikita: I'm having a fever, okay? That's it.

Me:*sighs* Knew it. You should at least tell me.

Horikita: I was intending to tell you, but then you said this trip might be some kind of test, so I keep quiet about it. I don't want to be a burden to everyone.

Me: You're being selfish.

Horikita: Sorry...

She owered her head. She's really weak right now.

Me: Just don't push yourself too far.

I said while patting her head, hoping that she won't take out a compass out of nowhere and stab me. And fortunately, that didn't happen.