The light bulb that comes to Ray's side blinks as he watches the monster leave after hearing Seto's scream.
　I didn't know exactly what I meant, but I still understood that I was probably grateful.

"Cute!"

　While looking at such a light bulb, I can hear such a voice suddenly as I was caressing Seto, who had been holding down a long time.

"Huh? Yellow?"

　The child of a black dragon flying in the sky was right in front of my eyes. It was Yero, Elena's errand boy.
　He leaps into Ray's pocket, flapping his little wings.


"You're here... Oh, I knew it."

　Ray turned his eyes to the earth, where Elena's golden hair shone in the sun.
　His hand still holds a mirror with a blade wet with monster blood, and he looks at Ray flying in the sky.
　and, of course, by Elena's side, there was a figure of Arra, who also looked up with a Power Axe in her hand.
　The bodies of monsters scattered around would be well over 50. Most of them were goblins, but there is a sea of blood... or what could be called a sea of blood, pieces of meat and internal organs.

"Set".
"Grull".

　As Ray caresses Yero, Seth descends toward the earth.
　Then, when it landed on the ground, there was a strong smell of blood around us.
　Having knocked down so many monsters, this scene was a matter of course.

"Ray, if you're doing this, you've knocked down.
"Oh, it took some time, but it came to pass for now. So here... there's no particular damage. There seems to be only monsters' bodies."

　There are dark elves who are treating their comrades' injuries a little further away, but none of them can be described as well.
　Considering the dark elves, who appear to be the most seriously injured, are believed to have broken their arms, you can see how easy the fighting at this place was.

(No, isn't it comfortable when someone is injured?)

　Some of the dark elves may have noticed that they were being watched. turn one's eyes to Ray
　Though there was still nothing in the way of awe or fear in Ray's eyes, he still felt a strong sense of gratitude.
　Everybody understands. Who treated the world tree?
　And the huge... flying in the sky, dealing with monsters that we don't think we have a chance to win.
　That's why I'm still in awe and fear of Ray, but I'm still not too afraid.
　Ray gently diverts his gaze from his gaze.

"Huh, isn't it okay to accept my gratitude honestly?"

　At Ray's shyness, Elena says so with a smile.
　Arla also smiled at Ray's appearance next to Elena.

"Squeak!"

　And Yero, who is in Ray's arms, makes a short sound to agree with his master.

"That's for that matter,"

　I know I'm misrepresenting the story myself, but Ray doesn't want to keep teasing me, so he goes up... looking at the sky.
　This is on the side of a barrier, which prevents the sun from being blocked by trees.
　the springy blue sky and warm air If the monster's body hadn't rolled around... and the smell of blood was not around, it would have felt like it was on a picnic.

"I think most of the monsters were scattered because of Seto's scream, but if there was anyone left after hearing that scream, it would be a pretty powerful monster."
"Well, I suppose so,"

　Having heard the screams of the Gryphon, he was undoubtedly a monster of much confidence in his power.

(I would like such a strong monster to remain.) For some reason, the only magical stones obtained in this battle were giant cicadas and two green wolves.)

　For Ray, who is a little dissatisfied with the results, it would have been a great hope if he had a powerful monster.
　Of course, having such a strong enemy means that the Dark Elves are still fighting.
　And it is likely that he was killed in action.

"That's why I go around the village first."

　When Ray tells her so, Elena nods back without showing any sign of dissatisfaction.
　Although she wanted to be with Ray if possible, Elena, nicknamed General Hime, knew full well that she couldn't keep him in consideration of the current situation in the Dark Elves.

"Oh, I hope you'll do your best. ... oh, yes. I'm sorry, but will you take him with you?"
"Yero?"
"Squeak?"

　Loosely stroked in Ray's arms, he cries, perhaps realizing that his name has come out.
　Elena nods with a smile on her face.

"Oh, even though he looks like this, he's not the main player, but he's very capable as a support. and the scales, in particular, do not pass through most weapons."
"...no, is that what you want me to do with Yero as my shield?"
"Squeak!"

　At the word shield, Yero clumps in Ray's arms.
　Yellow scales certainly have the ability to defend themselves against regular attacks.
　Nevertheless, although he is still a child and full of curiosity, he is not immune to attack.

"Huh? Oh, you made me misunderstand." I didn't say to use it as a shield. I just wanted to tell you that if you were on Ray's side, it would be all right if something happened to you."
"Que..."

　While patting the yello, who cries, Ray thinks a little... and nods.

"All right, if Elena says so, I'll let her. ...well, Yero. Don't ask me for a while."
"Squeak!"
"Grull!"

　Listening to Ray and Yero's interaction, Seto runs and flaps his wings.
　Seeing them off, Elena opens her mouth to the Dark Elves when Ray disappears.

"Now, let's clean up the bodies first! If you leave them alone this season, they'll soon get worse. You must drain and strip before you do that!"

　Elena's words raise the dark elves.
　I really wanted to take a little more rest if possible, but if I didn't move here now, I felt like I wouldn't be able to do anything more today.
　It would be inconvenient if the smell of blood attracted me to the appearance of beasts and monsters, and the body would rot...
　I should have worked hard, as I could still manage it now.

"The goblins, the most numerous of them, had better be collected and burned.

　Elena nods to Arra's words.

"Well, goblins are not meaty, and their ingredients are only cheap. If there are no other monsters, there are many dead monsters, including oak and cobalt. That being the case, the time is finite."
"Yes,"

　As she says so, Arra holds two oak legs that were lying on the ground and pulls them away.The dark elves around them, seeing it, can only look at it.
　Of course the dark elves knew that Arra was strong.
　It's only natural that the dark elves were wielding power aces that they couldn't hold.
　Still... it's surprising to see that you can walk with two oaks' feet in one hand.
　If this was a big man with a lot of muscle, he would still have been convinced. But Arla's appearance is a bit extravagant, but she never seems strong.
　That was why the discomfort he was subjected to had become outrageous.
　...though Ray is similar in terms of power that doesn't suit his appearance.
　Arra carries heavy monsters like oaks, receiving a stunning stare from the dark elves.





　At a time when Arra is receiving respect from the Dark Elves, Ray moves along the boundary of the barrier with Seto, Yero, and the light bulb.
　We passed the site where there were several battle marks, but fortunately the battle was almost over and we were in the process of post-disposal of the monster's body.
　Perhaps because of the presence of Seto, there were places where some monsters such as oak and cobold were left behind by the escaped monsters, but if they were a group, a few of them would not be able to compete with the dark elves.
　There were other monsters who had finally returned to their senses, but the Dark Elves did not chase them into the woods, even though they fired arrows and magic spells.
　...yeah, so far, there's no monster like Ray expected.

"Well, it can't be helped that there are so many monsters in this place."

　There are so many monsters that Ray sometimes almost forgot, but now he's in the middle of the barrier.
　If the world tree is in perfect condition, there are basically only people who have crossed the boundary of confusion.

"Then it must have been that giant cicada that caused it." The monster I've been hearing about is similar to the monster in the state of being in the state of being in the state of being in the state of being in the state of being out of control."
"Rolling".
"Squeak!"

　Perhaps in response to Ray's words, Seto and Yero each utter a cry.
　The light bulb was also dazzlingly blinking, wondering if he wanted to express any intention.
　As we move a lot more effortlessly than we expected, we see another group of dark elves.
　And among the Dark Elves are Marina and Earth.
　There is also a polo on Earth's left shoulder, and there is no sign of injury.

"Were you fighting here?" --I don't think he's hurt much."

　Relieved, Ray pats Sett lightly on the back and he descends toward the ground.

"Huh? ... aerowing!"

　Knowing that it is an aerowing that lies beside them, he exclaims in spite of himself.
　Both Seto and Desize have already absorbed the aerowing magic stone.
　In that sense, it wasn't really a good monster for Ray, but in another sense it was a good monster.
　There aren't many places to eat, but instead the aerowing meat is very tasty.
　The aerowing meat dishes the Elena and others ate at their rented house were also deeply impressive to Ray.

"Oh, are you more interested in aerowing than me?"

　Ray smiles misrepresenting something to Marina, who tells her a little sulky.
　Then, looking away toward the forest... Vichela and Bune appear as if they were timing.

"Ray? I think that's cleared up, too."
"Vihela? What's here?"
"No matter what you say... this is our business." It's only natural that they are there, isn't it?"
"Huh? No, then why..."

　Ray's bewildered gaze turns to Marina.
　Marina opens her mouth with a small smile on her face.

"The reason why we were here? This one was just me and Earth, so they came to the place where we were still fighting."
"...have you knocked down all the monsters that attacked you?"

　Ray tells her in surprise, but when he hears it, Earth gently turns to Marina.
　The reflection in those eyes is almost awe.
　Because Earth was watching Marina's power up close.
　The scene of using spirit magic to annihilate monsters one after another.
　It could be said that it was the work of a hero whom Earth admires.
　However, seeing the power up close, Earth admires and is in awe at the same time.
　Earth, where magic cannot be used, must have lost its consciousness to the spirit magic interaction, which can be called maximal.
　Still, it's not because of fear, but because Earth admires heroes.
　Marina takes a step closer to Ray, accepting Earth's gaze.

"Ray..."

　He called Ray's name with a moist look and approached him gently.
　Then he glanced at the light bulb beside Ray and smiled.
　Being descended from trees all over the world, I knew very well what the light bulb meant.
　I knew it almost instinctively when I first appeared in the garden.


"Thank you for the world tree. Without Ray, the world tree would probably have died completely. Then... you're not just the benefactor of me, but of all the dark elves in this village. ...thank you."

　Saying so, Marina gently laps her lips over Ray.
　With the love that exists in me.