The two weeks promised to Oma have passed, and Virum and the others will be leaving Farren as planned.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.

It's not a good idea to go with them.

Oma's battle sense seemed to be quite high, and despite the short period of training for two weeks, his battle ability was clearly higher than ever.

Therefore, he would have an even stronger desire to continue training with Virum.

''No. I have fulfilled my promise and taught you the shortcomings that can be placed in combat and how to train them. As I said before, we also have our own reasons for not being able to take them with us.

No... well, that's what we agreed to do, so I guess I'll have to do it.

Omah was hanging down after being categorically refused permission to go with him, but he was unexpectedly quick to revive, perhaps because he was originally a no-go.

"What are you going to do now, Oma-kun?

''I haven't really decided... but... I think I'm planning to stay in this city for a while. The guildmaster seems to be pretty strong as well, and I'll use this city as a base for training until Virum-san comes back.

You mustn't be so reckless. I can't help you get better if you're hurt the way you've been.

It seems that the distance between the two ladies and Oma has grown rather close in the past two weeks...although it's more like looking at a mischievous younger brother than as a member of the opposite s*x.

After saying goodbye to each other, Virum and the others rode on the back of High Sierra and took off from the city of Farren.





After a few hours of air travel, High Shera landed at a place some distance away from the Demon Fog Forest.

The reason why she didn't head directly towards the Demonic Fog Forest was to prevent High Shelah's huge body from being seen by others.

After confirming that there was no sign of people around, Virum gave instructions to High Sheera to downsize.

High Sierra's body faintly emits light and gradually becomes smaller and smaller.

It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about it, because if you don't, the demons of the forest will probably come after you, so stay in my bosom. High Sierra.

"All right. I'll do as Master Nushi commands.

Apparently, the vocal organs had stabilized during the past two weeks.

Following Wyrm's words, High Sierra, who had dived into his bosom, popped up from around his neck.

''Wow! Hi Sierra, you're so cute!

I've heard about it, but it's amazing to see it in person. It seems to be the power of Master Fu...what the hell is going on here?

"It's about my size!

For the three of them, this is the first time they've unveiled the miniaturization of the High Sierra, but since they've received an explanation from Virmu beforehand, they've accepted it without much of an upset.

Coonaria's eyes sparkled, Meldina looked at it with interest, and in Miselio, she watched it with a mysterious rivalry.

After that, the group stepped into the Forest of Demon Fog, and followed behind Virum, who was advancing without hesitation.

The demons that appeared from time to time were confronted by Cunaria with Cunaria taking the lead, and Meldina was able to defeat them without any problems, even though she struggled a bit by supporting them along with Miserio.

Although the area is still shallow, it is nothing short of extraordinary for the people of the outside world to see that Coonaria, who has been training for less than a year, is able to compete with the demons of the forest to a greater than even degree.

Incidentally, while watching the three of them, Virum is also collecting native medicinal herbs, wildflowers and fruits.





It's the sixth day since they entered the forest.

As they progressed deeper into the forest, after the three of them became unmanageable, Virum joined the battle...or rather, he took care of it all by himself.

Just like when he left the forest, he had only managed to stun them, but Virum's warriors were still intact.

The three women also seemed to realize even more of Virum's fighting prowess because they had fought him until now.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the world.

''Welcome back, Brother Vee. Kun Kun, Suu, Suu, Suu, Suu... And everyone else, come.''

'I'm home, Hu. You came to get me?

Hm. You're with me.

When I looked in the direction that Huemil was pointing, Hinori and Radia were just about to walk in.

'Oh, there you are. Welcome back, Virum. Koo-chan, Mel-chan, and Mio-chan, you've come a long way.''

It's been a while. It's been a long time since Hinori and Fu told me about them, but I have to say, they've gotten even better. I'm glad to see that Meldina and Cunaria have grown up a lot.

''It's been a while. Thank you for inviting me to your home again, Spirit-sama.

'Oh, it's been a while. Well, um... it's nice to meet you today!

While Hinori and Radia talked to each other comfortably, Meldina and Cunaria could see the tension in the two of them.

While Hinori and Hinori were quite comfortable in the outside world, as for Radia, she must be feeling some pressure due to her tall stature and the fact that they hadn't had a relationship since she left the village.

''Hm. By the way, where's Heishela?''

Fumir, who was being carried on his back by Wyrm, scurried around looking for the figure of his military family members who were supposed to be here but were not seen.

''Fu-sama, I'm here Yo.''

Heishela, who had been quiet in Wyrm's bosom, peeked out and looked up at Foumil, who had his head on her shoulder.

At the sound of her voice, Foumil, whose eyes met with High Sheera's, after a moment of silence, began to tremble a little.

''Becoming small, crawling into brother Vee's bosom, you say...? 'High Sierra... are you a genius?'

As Huemil turned his astonished gaze to Heishela, Hinori and Radia who noticed it also approached.

''Ho? This little thing is the flying dragon that made Fu get serious?

"Oh, my, you're getting so small...

"Quit

As Hinori and the others stroked their fingers around, High Sierra twisted her body ticklishly.

The time passed in harmony, and when it was time to enter the village....

!

Suddenly sensing a sign of something, Virum gave himself a physical enhancement and kicked the earth towards a large tree that was just far enough away to be in sight.

''Shhhhhh!

In an instant, he went around the back side of the large tree and at the same time released a kick with all his might.

However, the kick didn't catch anything in particular and was stopped in a position where it may or may not touch the surface of the large tree.

(No one? I had the feeling that I was being watched by something different from the forest demons... I haven't been back in a while, so my nerves are on edge...)

For a few moments, Virum carefully surveyed his surroundings, but the forest was just the same as usual.





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It's been a while since Virum and the others let down their guard and entered the village.

A shake occurs in space at the root of a large tree where Virum sensed some kind of presence.

The ones who emerged from the shaking were Julius, a young man with black eyes and black hair, who wore a hood that was torn in places and was deep in his eyes, and Yomi, a girl with wavy, almost black purple hair that was pulled into twin tails.

''Oh, I'm surprised. I didn't expect you to notice me from that distance.

"...you're so cold. I'm sorry, okay? Yuri

'Don't worry about it. They didn't find out in the end, and it was a thrill and a lot of fun.

Julius comforts Yomi with a gentle pat on the head of the dejected Yomi.

I wonder if he understood from the touch that Julius meant what he said, and Yomi accepts it with a relieved expression.

''But I didn't know that the Demon Fog Forest had a home for spirits. This is going to be a fun thing to do again~''

Julius began to walk in the other direction from which the Wyrms had come, his shoulders shaking and laughing quietly and happily....