Black haired wise man Chiyuki

　Praise for Rage is echoing around them.
　They got rid of the blue dragon Azimid and the dragon man (Dragontead) who attacked them.
　People are rejoicing at the reclaimed wetlands.
　It's like a festival.
　With more farmland, many people will be able to live there.
　However, it will lead to taking away the place for those living in the wetlands to live.
　In the original world, there were no sub-humans such as skale-people (lizardmen).
　That's why it didn't bother me. However, even in the original world, many creatures must have died along with the development of humanity.
　That's why I sighed.

''What's going on?　Mr. Chiyuki?　Is something bothering you?

　Before I know it, Nao has come to my side and is looking into my face.
　Those big cat-like eyes are staring at me curiously.

'It's nothing. Nao. It's just something that's been bothering me a bit.'

　I answer with a shake of my head.
　In front of me, people are dancing in a circle. At the center of it all is Rage.
　Rage is a hero. Some people don't like him, but if anything, they are more likely to praise him for saving people.
　It reminds me of the words of the great sage Magus.
　Maybe it's time to change the perception I've had of him.

'Chiyuki-san: ....... Cats shouldn't think about the feelings of mice.
What?

　Nao suddenly mutters.
　I can't help but look at Nao.
　But then Nao doesn't look at me.
　She's smiling happily at the festival.

'Well!　Nao-san here is going to join the dance!

　Nao runs to Rage and his friends.
　In no time at all, she reaches them and starts dancing with Reno, who was at Rage's side.

'Nao-san ....... You .......

　I see Nao dancing.
　When I think about it, I don't know Nao well.
　That's because she never talks about herself.
　I wonder what she was doing before she met him.
　I'm curious. But if you ask them, they'll laugh it off.

'Shouldn't a cat think about how a mouse feels?' ......

　The Great Sage said something similar.
　At least we are fighting for humans. That's evident in the people in front of us who are happy to see us.
　Maybe we shouldn't question that.
　I can't help but think about that.



Demon King Modes.

I didn't expect you to come and take the soul orb from me. ......

　I let out an exclamation.
　The treasure given to me by Kuroki was definitely a soul orb (soul orb).
　I knew that Zarxis had it, but I didn't expect him to take it away from me.

''Yes. It is definitely a soul orb, Your Majesty. And inside that .......

　Lugas frowns.
　I don't need to say more.

'I know. I can feel my mother's shadow from the jewel (orb). ......'

　It's a nostalgic and very frightening feeling.
　I want to forget it, but I can't.
　And the back of my mind buzzed. It was an urge of destruction.
　Inside my own body, my mother's power lies dormant. Touching the shadow seems to have activated it a bit.

'Perhaps Zarxis was trying to do something with the Jewel (orb) ....... 'What do we do now, Your Majesty?'

　Lugas asks.
　'But there's only one thing we can do.

"It's sealed. ......, Lugus. This orb must not be released into the world.

　Saying that, I hand the orb to Lugus.

''I understand, Your Majesty.

　Lugus is about to leave the audience room.

'By the way, Lugus, how's Kroki doing?　He doesn't seem to be here right now, does he?

　Kuroki handed over the soul orb (soul orb) and went away.
　Does he have something to do?

No, I don't know. It looks like he's headed north of Luvania, to the land of Alemania.
'Right. Alemania. ......

　Alemania is close to Luvania. Kroki seems to be in the area.
　Kroki seems to have touched his mother's shadow.
　What does Kroki think of when he touches that shadow?
　That's what I was thinking about.



Vampire Knight Jucio.

Oh, so this is your new home. That's an interesting place, isn't it, Jucio?

　My sister, Ange, jumps around the room looking at the room.
　Surely my sister is right. A castle made of sweets is rare.
　We walked down the corridor made of baked goods.
　I'm in the custody of the Dark Knight, the master of this castle.
　The treatment is not bad. I've heard that if you don't want to be hostile, you can leave.
　Maybe it's better if they aren't destroyed.
　It's a good thing that you're a member of the family of death originally.

You're a good sport. You're not supposed to make a big deal out of it. We are the newcomers.

　In front of my sister, she calls me by my name.
　This is no longer an option.

''I know, Jussio. That dark lord seems to be kind, but his wife seems to be stern ....... We have to make sure we don't get spotted .......

　My sister shakes her body.
　When her sister, a ghost, shakes her body, the world around her creaks.
　It is truly a poltergeist phenomenon.
　Indeed, the silver-haired wife looked stern. If anything happened, she would be destroyed in a heartbeat.
　However, it was time for her sister to calm down.
　It would not be a good idea for the newcomers to make a lot of noise.

''Wait!　New guy!

　Suddenly, you are called out.
　I turn around and see what looks like a warrior in red armor with vicious spikes on it.
　Maybe he was spotted for making a scene.

''Uh, what is it?''

　I ask fearfully.

'You needn't be so afraid. I've got something for you, newbie.

　Then the warrior hands me a sheet of paper.

'What's this?'
'Read it carefully. You can get back to me later.

　The warrior leaves.

'Hey Jussio?　What did they give you?

　My sister looks at the paper.
　On the paper was written, "Trodden by the lovely Koona-sama, enlistment letter.


◆Girl Wendy.

　The Kingdom of Brunia is far north of the village of Sanshos.
　I am now deposited in the Feriah Temple in that country.
　My companions in the village of Sanshos are scattered and taken away.
　I'm glad that I didn't lose my way thanks to the introduction of the warriors Kroki rescued.
　We must really thank Kroki-san for his help.
　From now on, we must each go our own way.
　I will pray to Lady Feria at the place of worship.
　Feria, goddess of marriage and birth, is the goddess of children's protection. I pray that she will protect the little ones.

"Wendy. Are you praying again today?

　Suddenly, I am approached.
　I look behind me and see High Priest Ponamel.
　Master Ponamel is a priest in the service of Lady Feria and the wife of High Priest Frutin of the Temple of Odis right next door.
　I am now the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frutin Ponamel.
　The couple had no children, and they took me in. In the future I will be a priest in the service of Lady Feria.

'Yes. I have been praying to Lady Feriah.

　I say with my head down.

'I see. Goddess Feria will always watch over us. You must pray for us firmly.'
'Yes, ma'am. Mother-in-law.
And when you're done praying, please come to my room, Wendy. I need to ask you for a favor.

　After saying this, Master Ponamel leaves.
　I'll say a few more prayers.
　I kneel down in front of the statue of Lady Feria.

'You seem to be doing quite well.

　A voice comes from above my head.
　It's a familiar voice. For some reason I felt that way even though it's only been a short time since we parted.
　When I looked up, there was a little fairy with beautiful butterfly wings flying around.

''Tiber-chan!''

　I scream.
　Why am I here?

Hm!　I came to check on you!

　Tiber-chan shakes her wings.
　Then the scales fall on me.

'What is this?'

　I don't know why, but when the scales fall on me, the scenery around me looks different.

'It's a blessing from the little faeries!　I appreciate it!

　Tears trickle out.
　She had come all the way for me. I'm so happy.

'Thank you, Tiber. Why are you doing this to me?
Hm!　Well, we were together for a bit and I just thought you'd be unhappy to wake up!

　Tiber-chan puffs out her cheeks in a puffy way.
　But she seems to be thinking about me. That makes me very happy.

'Well then!　We've seen how it goes, and Tiber is going!　Human!　If you're unhappy, I won't agree to it!

　Tiber says and goes out the window to the sky.
　I approach the window and look up at the sky.
　The sky in Brunia is always cloudy and dim. But for some reason it was blue and bright today.
　Tiber disappears into the blue sky.
　The sky suits her as a little fairy.

'Thank you Tiber-chan ....... You will definitely be happy.

　I looked up at the sky and thought so.



Dark Knight Kroki.

　The land of Alemania is to the north of the land of Luvania.
　The land of Alemania is not a rich land, probably due to its proximity to the miasma-rich Luvania.
　In such a land, the people live in a humble way.
　The Kingdom of Brunia is located in the land of Alemania.
　It has a population of about eight thousand, which is quite large for a land like this.
　I, Kuna and Glorious had come to the vicinity of the Kingdom of Brunia.

We're back~

　Tiber, who had gone to the Kingdom of Brunia, is coming back.

"Thanks for your help. Tiber.

　Work on Tiber when he comes back.

''No, it's nothing like this~. Kuroki-sama.

　Tiber flies to Cuna's shoulder.

'Kroki. Why did you come all the way out here?

　Coona says grimly.
　This place will seem boring to Coona.
　But I'm still grateful that she came with me.

'I'm sorry, Coona. There was something that was bothering me.

　What I was curious about was Wendy and her friends.
　I was curious to see if they were safe, so I came to check on them.
　But my fears were unfounded.
　Frutin, who had saved her at the vampire's castle, was an important figure in the country.
　It seems that through his efforts, all the children had a place to be accepted.
　I heard that Wendy is doing well too.
　I am relieved to hear that.
　I look up at the sky.
　Glorious' power blew the clouds away.
　Thanks to his power, the sky is blue.
　I thought it would be good to have a moment of light in this gloomy place.

Well, shall we get back to Nargol?　Kuna?