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　In many ways, the journey with our new friend, Neah, was a difficult one.

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　First of all, she is a triple-threat: noisy, troublesome, and a screw-up. And she and Amako are constantly quarreling--or perhaps it could be said that Nair is a one-woman team if we include the fact that Amako is not at all concerned with Nair's situation.

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　Either way, she is still a noisy one.

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　It's been a few days since we left the village, and we're glad to see that she's gotten somewhat used to the trip and has regained her composure, but..,

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"Hey, tell me about Usato's world."

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　Suddenly, Nair, who was riding on my shoulder in owl form, said something like that to me as if she remembered me.

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"Huh. ......"

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　The words and the slight excitement in his voice make me think, "I don't like this.

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　It's not that I don't like talking about it. The reason why she wanted to capture me in the first place was to ask me about the other world, so it is rather late for her to ask me this favor.

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　But I wonder if I should talk about the other world to this nea who is devoted to what she is interested in.

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　I guess there is a high possibility that he will ...... lose his inhibitions and ask me questions at all hours of the day and night.

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"Come on, tell me something. You're not busy just walking around, are you?"

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　And why is this guy so bossy for nothing?

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　I mean, you're not walking.

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　You're just sitting on my shoulder.

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　Nair flaps his wings at my cheeks, which annoys me a little more than usual, but he puts a smile on his face.

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"Well, let me tell you about vampires in my world.

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"Well!　A vampire from another world?

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　Nair bites when he hears that they are the same as him.

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　Okay, you've got me. Let me tease you a little.

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"Vampires in my world can lift a large rock with ease. They can drain you of blood just by looking at you. And they're monsters of the dark who fly like swallows through the night sky, sneaking into homes and slurping up the living blood of the dead."

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"......Hey,...... you're pretty good at that..."

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"No, there's more: they shoot rays of light out of their eyes, they spit poison out of their mouths like an evil dragon, they grow huge, and they can turn into a mist that can pass through any wall. I think vampires are the most dangerous creatures of all.

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"Is that really a vampire?

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　Of course it's not true. How could there be such a thing as a vampire?

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　But Nair, whose small body trembles as if she believes my words in a hushed voice, is clearly dismayed to find that the vampires of this other world are far more monstrous than she had expected.

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　I don't know, it's just so much fun to watch.

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"Ugh, you're kidding me, right?　Vampires are not such monsters, are they?　What, am I some kind of a crappy vampire?"

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"Well, it's not true."

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"...... eh."

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　You're more of a disappointment than a loser, though.

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"Keeeeeeee!　You've got some nerve plotting against me!"

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　Nair opens her wings as if to express her anger at being made fun of, and tries to poke me in the head with her beak.

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　But just as her beak was about to hit my head, her body stiffened as if she was bound by something, and she slipped off my shoulder.

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　I catch her with my left hand as she falls with a pitiful cry, and look down in dismay at Naea, who is rolling her eyes on my palm.

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"Hey, hey, hey, hey! You forgot the restriction that I, the master, cannot be harmed. ......"

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I just forgot!

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You're the one who put it there. You can't forget.

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　Nair cannot harm me.

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　The messenger contract she and I have signed has various restrictions and functions, one of which is that she cannot do any harm to the Lord.

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　The scope and standard of harm is solely at the discretion of my master, so with my permission, Neah can use her magic against me and make me drink her blood, her food.

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　Now I don't have to worry about her biting me unless I give her permission ......, but I didn't think she would forget .......

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"Bird head......"

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"What did you just say, iron-faced fox?

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　Amako blurted out, and Nair overreacted.

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　Amako, who was walking with Bulrin in front of me on my left, looks back at me and opens her mouth to Néa with an expression of exasperation.

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I'm just telling you the truth. I know why you don't walk with Usato. Because you forget after three steps.

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"Hmph, hmph. I've been following you on your ...... journey and you've been making me look like a fool for so long, but I can't take it anymore!　Ho-ho!

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　Nair leaps out of my palm and charges at Amako with tremendous speed.

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　Amako, on the other hand, just tilts her head to avoid Naea's face and grabs her by the neck and throws her toward me, spinning her arms in a wide circle.

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　In a few seconds she is back in the air, her transformation is broken, and she rolls to my feet on the ground.

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　I wonder how many times I have to repeat the same exchange with her before she learns the lesson. ......

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"d*mn, d*mn ...... next time, next time ......."

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"I appreciate your guts, but it's hard to beat Amaco when he anticipates your moves, isn't it?　Besides, with your appearance, it's obvious that you're going to lose..."

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"Shut up, shut up!　It's your fault for lying, Usato!　Why did you lie?　Why are you being so mean to me?

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"You don't have to regress to infantile rage ....... Oh, I'm sorry."

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　It's my fault.

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　But why do you go so far as to have Amako hit back at you just for teasing her a little? I'm surprised he got back at me like it was a game of catch.

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　Nair wipes his eyes and turns into an owl again and jumps on my shoulder.

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"So, you're staying on my shoulder after all."

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"Hmph, I'm Usato's messenger, so this is the best place for me."

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　For the past few days, Mr. Alc, Bulrin, and the horse have been staying on the horse, but finally they are staying on my shoulders.

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　It seems that she has taken a special place on my shoulder. It doesn't bother me so much as long as I don't make too much noise, but sometimes it itches my ears and neck when she spreads her wings or something.

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　Also, Amako's gaze becomes strangely intense.

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"Hmm, that's right. ......"

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　By the way, Nair is a messenger demon, but what about the fact that she can take human form?

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　In this case, I wonder how it will be recognized in Samaritan, where there is a strong public opinion against subhumans, and I guess if you say you are a messenger, they will treat you as such. .......

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　In such a case, it is best to ask Mr. Aruk.

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"Mr. Aruk!

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"Yes?"

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　I call out to Mr. Alc, who is pulling the horse in front of me, and he slows down so that he can ride alongside me.

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　I point to Nair on my shoulder and ask him what's on my mind.

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"About this guy, is it safe to put a humanoid demon inside Samaria, even if it has a contract with a messenger?"

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"Well, it should be okay if it's a messenger demon. But since humanoid demons like Nair are quite rare, I honestly can't make a judgment. Perhaps she could be recognized as a subhuman that Samaritan hates. ......"

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　I've heard that Samaritan doesn't have good feelings about subhumans, but it's a total pain in the ass to have to hide the existence of not only Amaco, but also the demon Nea.

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"Of course."

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　Next to my disappointed face, Nair is beaming with pride for some reason.

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"A humanoid demon is intelligent enough to understand human language. In other words, a smart and amazing demon like me is as close to a subhuman as possible!

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"Now, I'm regretting having let you accompany me on this journey. ....... What's that?　If I'm not careful, you might think I'm taking a slave with me. ......

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"...... haha, that's a possibility. ......"

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　You're lying.

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　We're carrying a hell of a lot of baggage.

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　She forced you to sign a contract with her, and now she treats you like you have a slave. .......

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　And Naea's transformation is easier to break than you might think. Amako's hand that grabbed Neah just a moment ago can easily change back to her original form.

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　If this were in the city of Samaritan, it would be too late to deliver the letter.

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　At best, he would be driven out of the kingdom. At worst, Nair would be targeted and we'd be caught.

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"It's okay as long as they don't know. As long as I stay an owl, I'll be fine.

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"At least stay humanoid ......"

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"Well, it's easier this way because I don't have to walk."

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　Why did you make him an owl if he's disguised as a bird and doesn't fly?

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　And the fact that she confidently says <, which is basically a disappointment, is just plain unsettling. I'm sure she'll be away when I give her the letter, since this naive girl with all her knowledge will probably do something wrong after entering the country.

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"Mr. Aruk, should Amako and Nair be separated during the audience?　I'm a little nervous about putting these two dogs and monkeys together, but it's better than putting them in the castle with us, isn't it?"

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"Yes, it is. That would be better. I'll ask you two to stay with Bulrin when I deliver the letter. Is that all right with you two?"

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No."

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　You guys get along great.

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　I suppose that attitude is understandable, given what I've seen of you over the past few days.

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　As my shoulders slump in anticipation, Amako unexpectedly tugs at the sleeve of my group uniform. When I looked at him, he looked up at me and started to talk to me in a hesitant manner.

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"But..." he said. I'll just go to ......."

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"Amaco ......"

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　You're too good.

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　You're so understanding, it's almost starting to worry me.

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"Nah, you're too..."

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"No, why should I stay with this cheeky little beastie?"

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　What a pain in the ass. It's hard to tell who's older.

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　If there's no other way, we'll have to play hardball.

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　I quickly walk up to Bulrin, who is walking in front of me, and pat him on the head.

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"You're a good man, Amako. I think he's a good guy, don't you?　Unlike some other guy, he's not selfish.

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"Gua ......"

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"Well, how about some meat for dinner tonight?　You've been eating nothing but fruits lately, you want something to give you a boost once in a while, right?　I've got some good chicken."

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"Peek!"

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　Nair's head immediately tries to fly off his right shoulder, but his left hand restrains him.

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　I slowly turned my eyes toward him with a smile on my face, and saw an owl with tears in its eyes, shaking and wincing.

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"Ah, ah...!　Suddenly I was wondering if I could wait with him!

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"Oh, yeah?　I'm glad you understand."

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　In a cheerful voice, he agrees to stay with Amako.

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　He nods his head and moves his left hand from holding Nair.

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　Now free to move, she shakes her head and exclaims in confusion.

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"Ho-ho-ho. Why do you threaten me like this so openly?　Is my common sense wrong?　Or is there something wrong with Usato?

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"Don't worry, you're just crazy."

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"Ha-ha-ha, Mister Usato is as eccentric as ever."

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"It's not that cute and quirky!"

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　Amako says this with a blank expression on her face, while Aruk-san laughs gleefully.

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　Amako's blank expression and Mr. Aruk's cheerful laugh are the only things that make the joke about the chicken a threat. But being too selfish will only slow them down, so they have to resort to such measures.

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"Well, now that I've told you, I'll make sure you stay at home."

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"Hmph. Why are you so afraid of being discovered? If they find you, why don't I just erase your memory?"

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"It's only a last resort. If things get out of hand and there is really and truly no other way, I will have to rely on your abilities."

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　However, her ability to erase memories is not enough if she is exposed in a crowded place, even if it is only a few people.

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　The disadvantage is that if she uses her ability in the wrong way, she could make her position even worse.

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"Your ability seems to be useful, but it is difficult to use.

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"Hmm, what's that expression? I'm the best of the best when it comes to versatility!　The Necromancer's ability to control the dead and her magic!　Vampire charms, the ability to control the living, and shape-shifting!　And the three magic arts I have mastered over the past 300 years!"

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　That's a lot of magic. It's quite extraordinary for someone like me who can only use healing magic.

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　Even so, there is no need to have the ability to control the dead and the living while traveling. If it were to be discovered that you used it, it might be thought that you manipulated them into cooperating with you when you gave them the letter.

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　......Actually, the only thing that Nair could use in his journey is magic....

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"Three?　I thought you only had two magic skills, restraint and resistance.　And they're pretty useless.

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"Usability is superfluous. But you've got a good point.

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　Nair's voice becomes smiling, as if to say, "I'm glad you asked me.

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　Besides restraints and resistance, I can use one more magic? Isn't it pretty amazing to know three magic skills that a person can learn for almost a lifetime?

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"Yes, this is... This is an important magic that every magician has to learn at first.

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"Well, since you say so, it must be a great magic.

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"Yes, yes, my third magic, it is..."

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　Nair pauses, takes a breath, and opens her little mouth with a look full of herself.

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"Release... I mean, release!

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"...... Oh, oh."

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　It was unexpectedly sober. .......

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　She seemed to be unhappy with my reaction, but then she said, "Ho-ho-ho!　She seemed to be displeased with my reaction and let out a slightly angry squeal.

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"What's with that reaction!　A sorceress who can do a liberation spell is amazing!

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　No, I'm not sure what you mean by liberation.

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　I am rather surprised that such a magic exists.

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I was rather surprised that such a magic existed.　In principle, magic can only be released spontaneously or continue to work semi-permanently!　That's why the magic of breaking the spell is the first and most important magic you need to learn!

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　I see, that's why the binding spell she cast on me disappeared after some time.

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　If it was a semi-permanent spell as she said, then I would have remained bound until she released me.

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　Including that, I would say that the liberation spell, which plays the role of breaking the spell, is an important magic.

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　But..,

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"How long does it take to learn that?"

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　If it takes so long to learn it, won't he die before he learns the other magic while he is learning this liberation spell?

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　Nair, who seemed to think my question was valid, said, "It's a natural question for a human," but then she opened her eyes and spread one of her wings wide for me to see.

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"Whoa!　What's with the ......?"

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"Only 40 years!　That's pretty fast for magic!　I don't know if I can do too complicated magic, but I can do a simple one in an instant!"

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　I guess 40 years is just a blink of an eye for a demon of longevity, right?

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　But from a human's point of view, even if you study right after birth, you will become an uncle no matter how fast you learn.

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　Is it worth it?

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"...... Will you ever have a chance to use that magic?"

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"Of course there is. There are magicians in every country, aren't there?　If they are involved in witchcraft, they must have books on spells and magic.

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"Huh?"

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　A sorcerer?　What's that? Are there such people in every country?

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　I tilted my head and looked at Mr. Aruk silently, who was shaking his head with a wry smile.

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　When I looked at Nair again, he was boasting about the magic he had learned, as if magic was in common use.

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　The inference that can be drawn from this is...,

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"No way. ......"

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　Don't you know that ...... nea that magic in this world is almost in decline?

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　It's possible. She's the kind of girl who's been holed up in a village and a Western house since she was born. She may only know that magic is a rather rare skill.

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　If so, it would be too much to tell her the reality. After all, I would have to tell her the fact that I spent 40 years of my life for a nearly meaningless magic.

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"Hey, Usato..."

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"Amako, don't say it. Don't tell him. He looks so happy. ......"

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　I stop Amako's words and turn my head away from her, looking at Nea who is in a good mood on my shoulder.

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　I can't tell her that magic is almost in decline and that I rarely have a chance to use spells. And I casually ask her if she's only ever used her own magic.

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　For Nair, it's as if this is the first time he's had a chance to brag about his magic, which makes it all the more painful.

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What do you think?　Usato, I'm great, aren't I?"

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"Yeah, you're ...... a great guy."

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　Don't look at me with such confident eyes.

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　You're making me feel even more sorry for you.

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"Of course I do. ...... Why won't you make eye contact with me?"

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　Trying to avoid eye contact with Nair, I look ahead and see the city at the end of the street --- a large walled city in the distance.

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　I point in the direction of what appears to be a city.

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"Oh, I see something!

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　At my words, Nair, who was about to ask me a question, and Amako and Mr. Aruku, who were walking nearby, also looked at the end of the road.

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　The town beyond our line of sight is separated by a wall, but we can see what appears to be a castle and a slender building as tall as the castle.

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　The city looks very similar to the streets of the Kingdom of Lingle, so that must be our first destination.

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"So that's Samaria, huh?

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　It had been more than ten days since we left Lukvis, and despite the trouble with Neah, we had finally reached our first destination, Samariar.

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