Remus, a member of the Red Bear Warriors

　On the way back to the kingdom of Velos. The sun is starting to set and the warriors begin to prepare for the camp.
　We walk among those warriors.
　There are about half as many of them as there were when we went there.
　That's how much damage was done.
　If it weren't for the help of the sword maiden Shirone-sama, Karis and I would have died as well.
　I think we were very fortunate.
　Eventually, we arrived at the Red Bear Warriors' camp.

We're back, Commander.

　Most of the members of the group were gathered in the tent.

'Yeah, very nice of you, Remus. So, how did it go?

　I had gone to General Porthos just now to report to him.
　Actually, the commander should have gone, but he was injured, so I went instead.
　General Porthos would pack up his report papers and have an audience with King Velos.

'I do not know yet. But I'm sure you'll be paid.

　The forest's anomaly could not be resolved.
　In the first place, it wasn't something that could be handled by man.
　After all, even that brave man of light couldn't do anything about it.
　But the General said that just finding out the danger of that forest was an achievement.
　So I'm sure you'll be rewarded.
　I'll tell them.
　The honorable Toltz warrior's obsession with money is a bad thing. But we can't afford to turn our backs on it.
　There are many things that can't be done without money.

''Well, then, since we're going to get a sum of money, let's go to the Republic of Ariadia as planned!

　When the leader said that, the members of the group shouted with an ooh and aah.
　The Republic of Ariadia is a large country located in the far west.
　In the plain of Minon where the Republic of Ariadia is located, there is a great labyrinth where powerful demons lurk.
　The Red Bear Warriors are planning to head there to challenge that labyrinth.
　From the beginning, they had planned to head there after this task was completed.
　However, that was the ostensible reason.
　In fact, the purpose of the trip was to see the world's greatest country rather than the labyrinth.
　I've been fighting all my life, so it's good to go once in a while.

''The world's greatest power, I'm looking forward to going there, Remus.

　Caris says happily.

'Yes. It's a big country, so I'm sure they'll have all sorts of books on the subject!'

　I'm really excited about it too.
　I think of the Republic of Ariadia.
　We will be relying on a woman named Regina, who was introduced to us by the black-haired wise man Chiyuki-sama.
　I'm sure you won't get lost if you follow me to the other side.

I'm sure you'll be able to find your way around. The world's greatest country, I'm sure it has all kinds of beautiful women.

　Torx, who was at his side, laughs wickedly.
　It's obvious that his personality has changed. Maybe the influence of that forest drove him crazy.
　Charis softly hides behind me.
　This is unusual for the fearless Charis.
　Or maybe the super-senses of the beast that Karis has are sensing something from Torx.
　As for me, I'm more rounded than before, which helps. But I just can't get rid of the feeling of discomfort.
　Torx is smirking at the thought of Ariadia.
　I don't think he was this skeevy before.
　I've been watching Torx and Karis.




The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.

　A night has passed since the battle with the evil gods.
　However, we still haven't returned to the Kingdom of Eldo.
　The two empty ships are moving slowly through the blue sky side by side.
　I look out from the deck and see white clouds passing by.
　It's very, very peaceful.
　Normally, flying at this height, the air would be very thin and chilly.
　However, it is comfortable on the deck of the airship. There might be a trick to it.

"Here you are, beautiful dark-haired goddess Chiyuki.

　As I look outside, a half-naked male angel offers me a drink.

'What?　Yeah. Thank you.

　I thank him and pour the fruit wine into my cup.
　He is probably an angel of love who serves Ishtia, the goddess of love and beauty.
　It is said that they sometimes descend to the lower realms to listen to the wishes of humans and tie the knot, etc.
　It can be said that they contribute to the development of humanity by creating more couples and increasing the number of people.
　When I finish pouring, the angel of love smiles and leaves.
　I try not to look at him.
　To put it bluntly, I'm almost naked.
　Plump things are visible and hidden through the small front coverings.
　I can't look at it properly. So I don't look to the side, I look to the front.
　In front of me are various gastronomic delicacies laid out, and human beauties that have not yet reached their inflectional stage are singing.
　All of these were brought to this ship by Ishtia.
　This is why the deck of Raina's empty ship has been transformed into a small banquet hall.
　I let out a sigh.
　I feel like I don't know what I'm doing at all.
　We are in the middle of returning to the Kingdom of Eldo in Raina's empty ship.
　If we use our transposition magic, we can get back soon. Just like Totoona, the goddess of knowledge and books, who just returned to Elyos.
　I wanted to talk to her about many things, but I had to return a step ahead of her due to the healing of my brother, Thor's, the god of power and battle. It's a shame.
　We also wanted to use our transference magic to return home quickly, but we couldn't do that.
　Because Ishtia, the goddess of love and beauty, won't let Rage go.
　The two of them are sitting side by side on the couch that Ishtia brought in.
　She is not aboard her own empty ship, but instead she is aboard Raina's empty ship.
　And she is snuggled up to Rage and never leaves him.
　Around her, Ishtia's handmaids are entertaining Rage.
　The next day, it's noon and it's time to go to work.
　The next day, it's almost noon, but she hasn't come out.
　This must be very angry.
　Well, I understand the feeling.
　It's no fun when the man you love is delirious with other women.
　In contrast, Rage is a bit happy about it.
　Well, since such a beautiful woman is jealous of me, it can't be helped.
　But we and the warrior maidens of this ship are not amused.
　Perhaps Ishtia has sensed our attitude, and is letting the men, who are kinsmen, entertain us.
　For that reason, Reno is pleased.
　However, it's a little too stimulating for me.
　Nia and the other warrior maidens, who don't usually socialize with men, seem to be in trouble.
　Aside from Nao, who is resting due to the effects of beastification, Shirone also doesn't even try to look at the men with her face down.

''Are you okay?　Mr. Cyrone?

　I look at Sirone next to her.
　But he doesn't respond.
　You know what? What's wrong with him?

Hey, Shirone?

　I shake Silone's body.

'What ......?　What Chiyuki?

　Cyrone's face paled.

'Hey!　Hey, Mr. White, what's wrong?　What happened!
'What? It's nothing: ......

　Rage also noticed the situation and looked at Shirone.

''What's up?!　White?　You're blue in the face!

　Rage's panicked voice.

'What ......?　That......

　That was the moment I said that. Sirone fell forward as it was.

''Shirone-san!　Get a grip!

　My voice echoed over the empty ship.




Raina, Goddess of Wisdom and Victory

Thank you again. Raina. Thank you. I'd really like to meet you in person, but the girls won't let me go. So I hope you'll be able to put up with the communication magic.
'What? Oh, yeah?　It's not a big deal. Alfoss. No need to thank me.

　Alfos thanks me with communication magic.
　Perhaps now Alfos is being cared for by Musa and the others, the goddess of poetry. I can hear many female voices mingling with Alfos'.

I didn't expect you to risk your life for me," he says. I feel fine, even though I lost to the Dark Knight.

　Alfos sounds very impressed.

'Huh?'

　What am I saying at all?
　It's true that he's my brother, even that one, so I'm sure I saved him.
　But not at the risk of his life.

'Okay then, Raina. I'll see you in Elyos.

　The Alfos communication goes out.
　He's mistaken about something, but that's okay.
　Alfoss seems to think that I risked my life to save him.
　But he's not.
　There's no way I'm in any danger to Kroki in the first place.
　I look at Kroki's face as he sleeps right next to me.
　He is at peace. It's like we've just been lying.
　I sneak out of the empty boat and come to the castle of sweets.
　After confirming that all of Nargol's men, except for Kroki and Kuna, who were left to clean up, left, I went to the master's bedroom of the castle of Gotashi.
　And by the time he came to the bedroom, Kroki was halfway out of his mind.
　No wonder.
　He had forced himself to suppress that much power.
　If anything, I'm surprised he was able to keep his ego in check to that extent.
　He was doing his best for me.
　It must have been very hard for him.
　I love Kroki so much.
　Kuna and I managed to calm Kroki down as he raged through the aftereffects of his powers.
　It was very, very hard, but I was able to endure it for the sake of Kuroki, who held back his power for me.
　And when the rampage was over, Kroki was out cold and asleep.
　Looking at his peaceful sleeping face, it's hard to believe he's so dangerous.

''Not at all. What does Alfos mean by that?　There's no way Kuroki would hurt me. ......

　I caress Kuroki's cheek.
　Kuroki loves me.
　He is supposed to love me so much that he can't help himself.
　This Kuroki couldn't possibly hurt me.
　The problem is that Kuroki doesn't come to me. I know I can't have complete control over him, but I am a little disappointed.
　Or will he not come to me himself, but come to kidnap me?
　That seems like a funny thing to do.
　But I am the Goddess of Elyos. I can't get rid of this position. I'll have to put up some resistance. And, unable to resist Kroki's power, I, weak and vulnerable, will be forcibly kidnapped.
　I smile as I picture the scene.
　Now, I have to get back to Nia.
　I get up from my bunk.

'Are you going back, Raina?'

　When I turned around, I saw Kuna, who was sleeping on the other side of the room with Kuroki in between, raised her upper body and looked at me.

''Yes, I have to get back soon or Nia might force her way into my room.

　I try not to let anyone into the room, but if it's too quiet, they might get worried and force their way in.
　Then they'll realize that I've slipped out of the empty boat.
　If that happens, there will be a commotion.
　We should be back by then.
　It should be easy to get back now that the wards inhibiting the transition are gone.

"Well, ....... Then, Raina, I'll tell you one thing. These brave men are tricky. I don't know what they will do. You should keep a tight grip on the reins.
'I know that, Kuna. But Raige and her friends are strong. It's hard to limit their actions.

　I press my forehead.
　The power of Rage and the others is comparable to the gods. It's difficult to control them like that.
　Kuna snorts when I say that.

''But that woman with the long black hair is dangerous. She's looking for a way to get back to the world that Kuroki was from. We'll have to stop that one from happening.

　I nodded at the words.
　Chiyuki is looking for a way to get back to the world on his own. Kuna sees that as a danger.

'Yes. If you find a way to do that, even Kuroki might disappear from this world.

　I won't let you do that.
　So, I'm going to get in the way of Chiyuki finding his way back to his world.
　I look at Kuroki's face.
　He is very innocently asleep. He looks just like Kouki.
　Kouki definitely looks like his father.
　He leaves the angels in charge of him, but I wonder if he's crying?
　I knew it was time to go back.
　I turn around and gently touch Kuroki's cheek.
　Kuroki. You will live with me in this world forever!
　I'm not going to send you back to your world!