"Found it, Nanoha!!"

When Nanoha and Yuno arrived at the activation site of the Sacred Stone Seed, they could see a beam of light rising into the sky.

"Oh no, this is a busy area! That girl actually used this method to forcibly awaken the Holy Stone Seed?!"

Yuno was also shocked when he saw the people talking around him.

"Nanoha, I'll set up the barrier, you seal the Holy Stone Seed immediately!"

"OK!!"

Hearing Yuno's words, Nanoha immediately sped up and rushed towards the Holy Stone Seed, and Yuno quickly landed on the ground and stretched out his hand. Soon, accompanied by a faint magical light, the color of the world changed instantly in the next moment, and the entire area was isolated, and the pedestrians on the street disappeared one after another.

At this time, Nanoha also came to the area where the Holy Stone Seed was located. Because it was forcibly activated by magic this time, the Holy Stone Seed did not turn into a monster, but was quietly suspended in the air, motionless.

Just when Nanoha came near the Holy Stone Seed, another girl with long golden hair and twin ponytails happened to land on a telephone pole not far in front of her.

"Wait a moment!"

Seeing the blonde girl appear, Nanoha hurriedly called out. Hearing Nanoha's voice, the blonde girl paused slightly and turned her head to look at Nanoha. Looking at the blonde girl in front of her, Nanoha spoke.

"Last time... I didn't introduce myself. My name is Takamachi Nanoha, and I'm a third-year student at the elementary school affiliated with the Private Seiyo University. What's your name?"

“…”

However, in response to Nanoha's questioning, the blonde girl remained silent.

"Why do you want to collect the seeds of the sacred stone?"

“…”

The blonde girl didn't intend to speak, but Nanoha was not discouraged at all and continued speaking.

"Although you said before that 'talking can't solve any problems', I think some things must be said out loud. Only by talking to each other can we understand each other. Maybe it's really unavoidable for us to fight each other, but I don't want to fight like this without understanding anything!"

"That's right."

Hearing Nanoha's words on the screen, Fang Zheng nodded with satisfaction, then he looked at Sakura and the others beside him.

"Like Nanoha said, whether it's her, you or anyone else, we may encounter a fight. The fight itself is not a problem, but the important thing is that we must know why we are fighting. At least we must let others know the reason for our fight, or find out the reason why the other party is fighting. Of course... many times, even if we know the reason, we can't eliminate the conflict. But this is always better than both sides fighting in a confused manner, and then finding out that their goals are the same... This joke is not very funny."

"Um……"

Hearing this, Sakura clenched the seal key in her hand and nodded vigorously.

At the same time, on the screen, Nanoha's voice continued.

"The reason why I collect the seeds of the Holy Stone is because Yuno-kun is looking for them. It was Yuno-kun who discovered the seeds of the Holy Stone. Yuno-kun must ensure that they are returned to their original place, so I will help him. Although this is completely accidental, I am collecting the seeds of the Holy Stone with my own will! Because I don't want the city where I live and my friends around me to be in danger! This is my reason!"

“…”

Hearing this, the blonde girl's expression seemed to change. She hesitated for a moment, then closed her eyes and spoke.

"I did it for..."

However, before the blonde girl could finish her words, a voice suddenly appeared and interrupted her.

"Fate, there's no need to answer her!"

Along with the voice, a big red dog suddenly appeared, landed in front of Nanoha, and stared at her fiercely.

"There is nothing much to say about this little girl who lives a leisurely life in love. Our most important mission is to capture the seeds of the holy stone!"

“…”

Hearing this, the blonde girl closed her mouth again. Then she looked at Nanoha deeply and flew towards the Holy Stone Seed again.

"Nanoha, go stop her, I'll handle this!"

At the same time, Yuno rushed over and blocked the big red dog. Hearing Yuno's words, Nanoha nodded and then quickly rushed towards Fate.

The battle situation suddenly became tense, but for everyone in front of the screen, it was far from simple.

"What's going on? Why is that dog causing trouble?!"

Xiao Hei clapped his hands in dissatisfaction.

"The atmosphere was so good just now, and the girl was moved by what Nanoha said, but how come it was interrupted by this dog! Why not waste more time to just say a few words?"

"That's true. We're only a little bit away..."

Sakura also sighed and looked at the screen in front of her with a complicated expression.

At this moment, Nanoha and the blonde girl started fighting again, but this time the blonde girl didn't seem to intend to fight with Nanoha, but just focused on the sacred stone seed. Nanoha obviously also noticed this and kept hindering the blonde girl from succeeding.

“Get out of the way!”

Finally, the blonde couldn't help it anymore.

"If you don't get out of the way... I won't be polite!"

"I won't move!"

Nanoha gripped the staff tightly again and looked at the blonde girl in front of her. Then she seemed to have thought of something and spoke.

"You and I are both aiming for the Holy Stone Seed, so... let's make a bet!"

Hearing this, the blonde girl frowned again and looked at Nanoha, as if she didn't understand what she meant.

Nanoha didn't say much, and directly unfolded the Heart of the Rising Sun, revealing the previously sealed Holy Stone Seeds. Seeing these Holy Stone Seeds, the blonde girl's expression finally changed. She stared at the Holy Stone Seeds, was silent for a moment, and then asked.

"What's the stakes?"

“It’s very simple.”

Hearing the blonde girl speak again, Nanoha finally breathed a sigh of relief. She took back the Holy Stone Seed and looked at the blonde girl again.

"Let's have a competition. One match will decide the winner. If I lose, I will give you these Holy Stone Seeds. But if you lose, I want to know your name and the reason why you collected the Holy Stone Seeds!"

“…”

This time, the blonde girl did not answer immediately. She thought for a moment, then nodded as if she had reached a consensus with someone.

"Okay, no problem."

"call……"

Hearing the blonde's answer, Nanoha finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. But at this moment, the blonde spoke again.

"but……"

"but?"

"As for your name, I can tell you right now."

The blonde girl whispered as she looked towards Nanoha.

"My name is Fate, Fate Testrossa."

"So...can I call you Fate?"

"……Can."

"Okay, Fate!"

After finally being able to talk to Fate, Nanoha smiled happily and raised the Heart of the Rising Sun in her hand.

"I will definitely know the reason why you collect the seeds of the Holy Stone!"

In response to Nanoha's words, Fate did not say anything more, but silently raised the magic device in his hand.

“I can’t lose.”