Sakurada-san's remarks remind me that I'm still a prisoner for the moment. At least until someone gets here and gets me home. When I return, I'll be free, on my own. I'll probably have to still work with them, but not as a prisoner. "Thank you."

There's a gate forming in front of us, and I tense a moment. But the only person who comes through is Rekka-san. I relax.

And then I remember I have guards.