Since then, my memory is vague.

　Illtimina-san defeated the Fifth Demon Piece with the Divine Flame, a blessing from Lord Yacowl, and I was able to defeat the Fifth Demon Piece.

　After that, I remember that General Robert, Aase and the others rushed over to help me heal Kirt's injured leg.

　But that's as far as my memory goes.

　I was lying on the ground with Illtimina-san in my embrace, and I seemed to have just lost consciousness.

　--I'm not going to be able to get a good deal more than a few hours of sleep.

　I was lying on the bed.

　Illtimina and Solstice were lying next to me.

　Po-chan was sitting on a chair near the wall, cocking and cocking and dozing.

''...........''

　thump

　I can hear the sound of the waves.

Are you awake?

　I suddenly heard a voice, and when I looked, I saw Mr. Quilt sitting on the side of the bed, peering at me.

　The sunlight streaming in through the window was backlit, and his silver hair was shining.

　I squinted my blue eyes at the glare.

　I was going to say something, but only a snatched breath escaped.

　Mr. Kilt noticed and said.

'Don't speak.'
..........

　thump

　I nodded.

　A white hand reached out and stroked my hair as if it was working.

　..........comfortable.

　When I closed my eyes, I felt sleepy.

It's okay. Keep sleeping. It's all over now.

　A gentle voice.

　Oh, it's over.... Then let's get some more sleep.

　I was relieved and fell asleep once more.


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Ten days have passed since you fainted.

　When I woke up again, Mr. Kilt explained that to the three of us lying in bed.

(For ten days?)

　I was surprised.

　In the meantime, the Fifth Frontier Corps had returned to its first "sandy beach base" and boarded four "pioneer ships" that were waiting at sea.

　The ship set sail at noon today.

　In about an hour or so, we will leave the Dark Continent and head for the Kingdom of Shumuria.

　Kirto says.

"Only 103 of us are still alive.
..........

　A quarter of the total number........

I don't know whether this number is a high number or a low number. But I can say with certainty that if it weren't for the power Irna unleashed at that time, the warriors would have been wiped out.

　While saying that, Kilt-san looked at Illtimina-san.

　We turned our gaze to her, too.

　Ms. Illtimina's crimson eyes are down.

　She looks at her right hand.

"I don't remember it for sure. I don't remember exactly what it felt like, but I do remember the feeling of great power filling my body.

　I muttered.

　Mr. Kilt nodded.

'Goddess Yacour's blessing,' he said. I must thank the goddess for that.
Yes, sir.

　Mr. Illtimina agrees.

(...did Lady Yacowl know?)

　The threat that exists on this dark continent - the 'devil's piece'.

　Maybe that's why he gave us a blessing before we left?

　I was lost in thought.

'But it's a hell of a force. I was unconscious, but you burned up all the 'black water' that filled that land, didn't you?　God is so powerful!

　Solstice said, impressed and somewhat dismayed.

　Shakk.

　His mouth nibbled on a fresh fruit.

　The fruit was peeled and carved by Po-chan, who sat beside Solstice's bed, with a knife.

　Perhaps due to the influence of her caring mother-in-law, Po-chan has taken quite a bit of care of this girl.

(As expected of Solstice........)

　I've rubbed that fearful 'Divine Consort' in my face, and now........

　And at the girl's words, Kirt-san nodded.

''Without the blessing of that power, Warawa and the others would have ended up the same way as the Third Pioneer Group.

　The Third Settlers.........

　In their 'Voyage Journal', there was a description of 'the earth became angry'. I wonder if that was the 'devil's piece' that was attacking from the ground.

　Kilt-san looked at him with distant eyes.

The power of the gods is beyond the reach of men. It is truly fortunate for humanity that we now have the possibility of such cooperation.

　He continued to say so.

(...yes...)

　And we got the 'Divine Spirit Stone' here to get that cooperation.

　Speaking of which.

''Where is the 'Divine Spirit Stone' now?''

　I asked.

　He laughed and said.

I've got it. It's my straw.

　Then he took a piece of white glowing stone from his pocket.

"Marle has entrusted me with it. I'll take responsibility for it, and I'll leave it in the care of Warawa.

　...I see.

　I was relieved to hear that.

I'd feel better if Mr. Quilt had it with him.

　I smiled too.

　Gazing at me like that, Kirt-san also gently narrowed her eyes.

''........hmm?''

　Illtimina-san looked at Kilt-san's profile, as if she suspected something.

　Noticing, Kilt-san put the 'Divine Spirit Stone' in his pocket with a wry smile and coughed with a cough.

　Then he looked around at the three of us on the bed.

You can't move your body yet, can you?　Keep resting for a while longer.

　I said.

'I'm sorry for the strain this has put on Merle and Sol, and on the children. I'm sorry to hear that they were both extremely tired when they were brought here.

　Hmmm, was it?

Well, it's not easy.

There were still repercussions from the 'Ultimate God Body Mode', and the second half of the game was almost fuzzy.

　Solstice also nodded as if it was someone else's business, "Yeah.

　Kilt chuckled.

Especially Irna.

　He set his gaze on Illtimina.

'The Demonologists said that your physical ailments were not just due to fatigue, but also to the effects of Yacour's blessing.
"Oh?

　Mr. Illtimina looks surprised.

(Was it?)

　Both me and Solstice couldn't help but look at her face.

　According to Kirt-san's explanation, the 'Celebration Divine Flame' in her body was reacting to the presence of the 'Demon Shards' and was preparing to activate, or in other words, be able to release it.

　The effect of that enormous energy was causing physical discomfort.

　How ironic.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. Indeed, that's exactly what happened.

　Mr. Kilt chuckles.

(Right.)

　Master Yacowl gave the human that much power along with his trigger as a force to protect me.

　And Miss Illtimina pulled the trigger beautifully.

　If it wasn't for her, she wouldn't have been able to pull the trigger, and the 'Celebration Divine Flame' might not have been released.

　Illtimina-san wondered.

Isn't it obvious that I'm going to protect Merle?

　He said.

　Haha I'm glad.

　Solstice, with a slightly dumbfounded look on her face, is eating the fruit Po-chan prepared for her again.

　Mr. Kilt chuckled.

This time it has saved us. But the blessing has been lost. From now on, we must do it by ourselves.

　He concluded with a tightened expression.

　Illtimina-san nodded.

　...........

　The goddess' blessing is gone, but the five of us are still alive like this.

　Illtimina-san.

　Kilt-san.

　Solstice.

　Poe.

　I stare at them all, then close my blue eyes.

(Thank you so much, Lady Yacowl...)

　In my mind, I envisioned a beautiful, half-human, half-beast goddess, and I thanked her firmly.


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　We were resting comfortably for the hour before we set sail.

　Me, Mr. Illtimina, and Solstice were lying on the bed, and Poe was busily peeling fruit for a girl with a big appetite with a knife.

　Mr. Kilt was sitting in a chair, flipping through a few sheets of paper.

　I was suddenly curious.

What's that?

　I asked Mr. Kilt.

　Mr. Kilt said, "Hmm? He looks up from the paper.

'It's a draft report.

　I said.

(.........a draft report?)

　When I nodded my head, she smiled and told me.

I have to report to the Kingdom of Shumuria what I learned on this expedition. As the representative of the group of adventurers, I have to submit a report.
Really?

　It's tough.

　She chuckled at the thought.

'Let's see?'
Are you sure?

　I was a little curious, so I nodded.

　Mr. Kilt laughed and got up from his chair and sat down on my bed.

　Gish.

(What?)

　Quilt's ass and thighs were pressed against me through the blanket.

　I felt a little nervous.

'Stay down. I'll show you my britches.
Uh-huh.

　She brought the paper in her hand in front of my face, which had turned a little red.

　Doh, which one?

　Pulling myself together, I look at it.


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More than a thousand years ago, at the same time as the ancient Thanatos Magical Dynasty, there was an empire called the Toluga Civilization.

The Toluga Empire was at war with the "Great Species".

Because of these factors, the Toluga Empire was developing biological weapons.

In the midst of the development of these weapons, the ultimate bio-weapon called "Serpent Godman" is born, which uses the cells of the "Daioh" species.

The "Serpent Godman" goes out of control.

Unable to counter the threat, the Tolga Empire abandons the northern region, which is estimated to be 10% of the Dark Continent.

The Snake-God Men continue to live in one northern city.

400 years ago, the God-Devil War broke out.

The God and the Demon reach the Dark Continent.

God" succeeds in using his body as a ward to contain the "demons".

The spirit stone arrives with the god.

The snake godman discovers the spirit stone and takes it into his body.

Afterwards, the wards are destroyed. The cause is unknown. The cause is unknown. It could be the involvement of the Snake Godman, or it could be the demon's own doing.

The piece of the devil is born.

Black Water" assimilated into the city's land.

The Snake Godman continues to inhabit the city while avoiding the demon shards.

Thirty years ago, the Third Settlers invaded the city and stimulated the dormant demon shards, which had been instinctively defending the city, and were driven to annihilation.

The Fifth Kaitakudan invades the city as well.

The team defeats the Snake Godman and successfully obtains the Spirit Stone.

The Devil's Piece" assimilates into the land of the Dark Continent, chasing and attacking the fleeing Fifth Kaitan.

Succeeded in defeating the Devil's Piece with the "Divine Flame" inside the Golden Mark Demon Hunter Iltimina Wong's body.

The survivors of the 5th Kaitakukai are: 3 members of the dragon riders, 32 members of the temple knights, 41 members of the knights of the kingdom and 27 members of the adventurers. In addition, two of the dragons are unable to fly due to injuries to their wing membranes.


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(Hmmm?)

　When I finished reading it, I gave my honest opinion.

'It's kind of like a timeline, isn't it?'
No.

　Mr. Kilt nodded.

'Well, I've just laid out the framework. To this we will add the details of the artifacts and documents we have found and flesh them out. This is just a memo to make a report.
Hmm?

　Oh, yeah.

(It sounds like a lot of work...)　

　The adult world is going to be a lot of work.

"Well, after I finish this report, I guess I'll just have a drink and enjoy the cruise in an elegant manner.

　Mr. Kilt laughed.

　Ha-ha, that's just like you, Kilto.

　I couldn't help but laugh too.

　Then, as we were laughing at each other.

You're having a lot of fun.

　Suddenly, I heard a swaggering voice from the bed next to me.

(Huh?)

　If I looked, Illtimina-san was looking at me and Kilt-san with a somewhat resentful look in her eyes.

　Eh, eh...?

'Isn't the kilt a little too close to Marl?　Please step back a bit.
"Hmm?

　Mr. Kilt looks at her in surprise.

　Then he smiles mischievously.　

'Merle is also a disciple of the straw man. Can't I just stay here and worry about him like this?

　What a hug, and then he hugged me.

　Gyu.

(What....?)

　Since I'm not wearing any armor, the feel of Kilt's chest is pressed directly against my face.

　Yah, it's soft.

　And it smells good, too.

　I turned bright red.

"Ki, Kiki, Kilt!

　Illtimina-san's crimson eyes widened as if she was astonished.

　She tried to come over here in a hurry, but she still didn't have the strength to do so, and fell down with a flop on the bed.

(Wow?)

　Mr. Kilt chuckled.

You shouldn't be pushing yourself so hard with a body that can't move, at all.

　With that, he opens his arms and releases me.

　I hobble around on the bed.

'Lee, Illtimina, are you okay?'
Uh-oh.

　The older sister stared at Kilt with tears in her eyes.

　I helped her up, helping her to raise her upper body.

'Merle is my Merle,'

　I declare that to Kilt-san while holding me with my strengthless arms.

　Wow........Illtimina-san's breasts are also pressed against me, and her soft, long hair flows smoothly over my skin.

　I can also feel the usual sweet smell and body heat.

　Ms. Kilt spread her hands out.

'Oh dear, you are such a cheapskate!
Uh-oh.
All right, all right. You know, I think I'm going to have to be a pretty girl to make fun of you.

　He laughed.

(Kirt-san...)

　I was so excited too.

　When I looked at her, Solstice had a dumbfounded look on her face, but she didn't care about herself, and she was nibbling on the fruit that Poe had prepared for her.

　Iltimina-san stared at Kilt-san for a while, then looked at me.

''Marle, please don't look like you're having too much fun with other women, okay?
Uh-huh.

　I nodded, surprised.

　Ms. Illtimina stared at me with a geeky look.　

　Then.

I'm sorry for being so possessive...

　He muttered a little remorsefully.

　........or cute.

　My heart fluttered at that languid, nodding look.

　I'm also a little happy that I'm being asked to do that much.

　Gyuu.

　I couldn't help but hug Illtimina's motionless head.

''Ma, ma'am?''

　A surprised voice.

　Then her cheeks turned red.

　I laughed.

'It's okay. I'm Illtimina's only marl.'
..........

　Her eyes widened and then she smiled happily.

'Yes.'

　A bright smile.

　Yeah, I still love him.

　Mr. Quilt looked at us, smiling a little sadly, and watched us.

　Then he gathered up the papers that were scattered on the bed.

　And.

　Boom, boom, boom, boom.

　A loud gong could be heard from outside.

'It's time to sail,'

　That's what Mr. Kilt told me.

　Gish, gish, gish.

　The hull of the ship creaked and shook heavily.

　The ship started to move.

　Zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah zah

　We heard the sound of waves popping.

　We all looked toward the round window frame of the cabin.

　The sandy beach in the distance.

　The view of the forest and mountain range beyond was also moving away, and the range of the sea was expanding.

　--The Dark Continent.

　The uncharted land where I stayed for as long as three months.

''........Can I come back?''

　Solstice muttered.

'We've only walked the northern part of the continent. Now that the Demon Shard is gone, I'd like to go further south.''
..........
..........
..........
..........

　South of the continent.....

　That's an uncivilized area, maybe there's still some Toluga civilization left.

　I feel like I want to confirm that.

　Kilt-san laughed.

''If we defeat the 'Children of Darkness' and the world is at peace, that might be good too.

　............

(Yes, I know.)

　But first, we still have some things we need to do.

　Cuk.

　Illtimina's fingers moved and squeezed my hand weakly.

　In response, I squeezed her hand back.

''..........''
..........

　Iltimina's head was resting on my shoulder as if she were indulging me.

　The distant dark continent.

　We continued to stare at that figure forever.

　--The long days of exploration were over and we, the Fifth Pioneer Group, were crossing the sea to the Kingdom of Shumuria.