We were flying in the sky and aiming for the temple, but on the way, Irina-san was muttering with an uneasy look on her face.

''I can't believe that demons are coming to the temple as well... how is it possible that we're so far from the port...''

''That person must have been making some preparations. "The monster at the harbor may be a diversion.

''It certainly seems like there are quite a few demons here, so it's hard to believe they're demons from the port. Is the deity still safe?

'Mm, it looks like he's safe. Everyone in the temple has put up wards and is holding out. We must be on our way.

　If you look at the map app, you'll see red dots entering all over the temple. There are probably about 50 of them. That's too many!
　The blue dots are solidified and the red dots are concentrated where they are, so I think the people in the temple must have set up a ward.
　I wonder how in the world they managed to get such a large number of people in there.
　Did they use pieces of the Goddess like Rishnal Lake?

　When the temple finally came into view, it was in a terrible state.
　The walls of the white building had been destroyed and torn to pieces, and the ground had been gouged out of the neatly arranged garden, so there was no sign of what it looked like before we left.
　Moreover, the entrance is occupied by numerous demons.
　A huge purple jellyfish emitting something like chattering electricity from its body and a huge bipedal fish-headed...fish man?
　I don't feel like I can win, like a macho man with a trident and a muscle-bound macho man on top of having a trident.
　Those demons are attacking the wall of light that is being put up by several temple people.
　They seem to have managed to block the entry, but it seems that they are slowly being pushed aside.

I'm sure the temple is.......we have to get everyone out of there as soon as possible!　Dara, please!

Wait, Irina!

　Without listening to Master Testudo's restraint, Dara increased her speed and approached the temple.
　But one of the fishermen noticed it and threw a trident spear at us.
　The spear, which is much bigger than Diabolus, is coming at us with tremendous speed, but its attack never reached us.
　This is because Karon jumped down from Dara and caught the spear between his fingers.
　Immediately afterwards, a creepy feeling flowed from Karon, and Dara stopped on the spot in a hurry as if she sensed it.

'Hoho, I didn't know there was a demon that would attack this Karon-chan without fear. You have guts, or should I say recklessness?

　With that said, Karon lightly waved his hand and the fishermen were split in half, and the jellyfish behind them disappeared as well.
　The jellyfish and the fishes that were attacking the wards probably reacted to the attack by turning around and creeping over to us.

It's a good idea to take a look at them all together and let Karon-chan deal with them. You guys go inside first.

It's all yours, Karon!　Miss Irina, let's go!

'Yes, sir!　But there are too many demons to move on...

"Just let me do my job.

　Master Testudo, who was in Irina's arms, opened his mouth.
　Then a white light gathered in her mouth, and a ray of light was released like a phallus testudo.
　Compared to the beam of the body, which was extremely thick, it was as thin as a piece of stick, but the jellyfish that it hit evaporated.
　It was not long before it was released one after another, and the demons blocking the path disappeared in the blink of an eye.
　Testudo-sama, who has regained his power, I don't need to guard him, do I?

　We followed the path to the temple that had been created for a moment, and Irina-san and the others entered the wards.
　Immediately afterwards, I heard a loud thump behind me and turned around to see Karon-chan flailing about in a mess.
　The beaten fisherman was turned into mincemeat and disappeared, and even though he tried to attack me from behind, his tail ripped him off and his body was torn apart.
　The jellyfish shoots a purple bolt of lightning, but it doesn't seem to be working as if it's hitting Karon directly.
　The sight of them laughing and flailing about with amusement seems to remind me of Sisha.
　Could Karon also be a battle fanatic? That's a horrible feeling with that kind of strength.

　Seeing the overrunning drama taking place outside of the wards, the people in the temple who had set up the wards had their mouths open and were pouting.
　Then with a huff, they regained their senses and shouted when they saw Irina-san who had come inside.

'Irina-sama!　I see you have returned!

Yes, I'm so glad you're all in one piece. I'm so glad you all survived.

''Some adventurers came to our aid. Thanks to them, we were able to prevent him from entering, but he was hurt pretty badly... and now he's getting treatment.

　I followed the gaze of the person in the temple who said that, and there was a blue-haired man sitting there, covered in blood.
　Yup?　I've seen...

"Mr. Mars!

"...Oh?　Is that voice........Okura?　Why the hell are you here!

　Well, I'd like to hear it myself!　And with all this blood on the ground... did you fight those demons all by yourself?
　No, it's not just the front where the demons are, so Gret and the other party members are going that way.

　Anyway, I was about to give her a potion or something because her injuries were bad, but I turned around when I heard a loud bang.
　In the direction of the sound, there is Karon-chan, who is paying off her clothes with a clunk, and the people in the temple, who were warding her, are surprised to see her with their eyes scrunched up.
　I was with Irina-san, so I was fine, but Karon was played, so did she come in with her wards smashed?　What the hell are you doing?

Don't break your wards!

'Hahaha, nothing can stop me!　....I'll fix it, just in case.

　If you feel bad about it, you shouldn't have broken it in the first place.
　You're a mischievous dragon god-sama with a mischievous streak...I doubt you can get away with mischievousness, though.
　Karon snapped his fingers, and a dim membrane was stretched over the entrance.
　Hey, hey, it's too substandard to be able to put up a ward in an instant.
　Karon, who finished setting up the wards, looks at Mars-san in front of me and tilts his head.

It's a good thing that you're a good friend of mine.

'What the hell is this thing?　A new demon!

'Excuse me for being a demon, I'm Karon!　You'd do well to remember that!

　Karon-chan is on her back with her arms folded and standing on her knees, as if she is about to turn over. .........Oh, he's supporting himself with his tail.
　Oh, he has horns and a tail, so it can't be helped that he looks like a demon.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that, Mr. Mars, please don't worry. She's one of mine.

You're with us?　It's not human at all but it's okay. And what's with the other tortoise?　Is that one of yours, too?

Ah, yes, the Testudo who is enshrined in this temple.

'Hmm, looks like you've been guarding the temple. I thank you.

The turtle speaks?　This is the guardian god... oh, I don't know, but now the demon is... no more!

　Apparently, Marth-san hadn't seen Karon's overrun drama.
　The demons that were already at the front of the temple were eradicated and not a single one was left.
　

　After having the people of the temple heal the confused Marth-san, I met up with Gret and the others to eradicate the demons that were around the temple.
　Finally, after confirming on the map app that there were no demons left, I was finally able to calm down.

''Huh, it looks like all the demons in the temple are gone.

'Oh dear, I'm chilled. I'm glad you came. I heard you were at that place with that guy from Kojima, so I didn't think you'd come.

'No, I'm grateful that Gret and the others were in the temple. But why were you here?

'As soon as there was a commotion, Marth said he was heading to the temple. As it turned out, it was the right thing to come here.

'Hmm, I don't know much about the temple, but I knew something was going on when I talked to you guys. I just came here to make sure.

　Looking at Mars-san, who says while scratching his cheeks with a polypoly, everyone in the party, including Goulet-san, is looking at him with a grin.
　He's not honest, or maybe he's a tsundere, this guy.
　But still, just like at Rishnal Lake, Marth-san really has good instincts.
　It's a good thing that the gods in the temple are safe and sound.
　After the end of the conversation, Marth began to talk to Karon.

''So, that woman you're talking about she's a woman, right?

You are a rude bastard, aren't you? You are so rude, you can't even call me a male at the sight of such a lovely little Karon. It's easy to tell with this lovely tail.

'No, I don't know that one I guess it's just as good as it looks. What are you?

It's little Karon!

　That's not an answer!　Karon is like this no matter who you're dealing with.
　Maybe it's because you're saying it too openly, or maybe it's because you're looking confused, wondering if Mr. Mars has heard the wrong thing.
　It can't be helped, let's follow up here.

''Ah, this girl is a dragon person.

'The Dragon Man?　I've never heard of such a being... but isn't he a demon?

''Yes, it has nothing to do with the demon I'm talking about. But if you can, please keep her a secret...

Haha, I'm not going to tell anyone. I don't know, but I'm on your side, right? We'll take care of the rest, you do what you have to do.

　Mr. Marth and the others went straight to the entrance of the temple.
　I know he has a bad mouth, but Mr. Mars is a good man.
　I want to be a guy who can make decisions in a cool way like that.

　Dara was asked to wait outside and we entered the temple and followed Irina's guide to the room where the deity is located.
　There, we saw Laskum, the head of the temple, and a few others who had set up wards throughout the room to protect the sacred object.
　Irina saw them and rushed over to them and shouted happily.

''Temple Chief!''

Irina!　How did he get here!　I thought you were going to the Holy Land!

'I came back in a hurry!　I've got better things to do now!　We have brought Master Testudo with us!

　The moment I showed her the little turtle that I was holding on my chest, Lord Testudo, Laskoum-san opened her eyes and cried out.

''Oh, oh.......this divine presence, is it Lord Testudo?!

'Raskum, you have defended the temple well until now. I thank you.

'Whoa!　No, sir. I wouldn't dream of such a thing!　It is only natural that we should serve our Master Testudo!　All of you, yes!

'Oh, oh, oh!'

　All the people in the temple who were there are crying and screaming.
　Oh no, oh no, these people.......even Karon is looking a little nervous.

They're all bleary-eyed. And that girl is one of them.

''Haha you can't blame me for this happening when your guardian god shows up.

　I've gotten used to it with Irina, but it's always great to see how much faith the people in the temple have in each other.
　And it's amazing how you can tell at a glance that it's a guardian deity just by looking at a small turtle.
　Testudo-sama finally regained his composure as he spoke to Irina and the others who were still in a frenzy, and the ceremony to give the blessing to Sevalia began.

　Irina-san kneels in front of the huge sacred body and lowers the Testudo-sama she was holding.
　The other people in the temple, including the head of the temple, are prostrating themselves and surrounding the sacred body.

'Lord Testudo, we ask you to please give your blessing to this land again.

"Mm, so let's get started.

　As Irina clasped her hands together and began to pray, Testudo-sama's body emitted a green light.
　The light leaves his body and is absorbed by the deity in front of him.
　Then the rock-black body of the deity gradually begins to glow with a lustrous green color.
　As it spreads to every corner, a huge light rises from the deity, penetrates the colored glass on the ceiling, and rises to the sky.
　Then, as it glowed intensely in the sky, the light scattered in all directions.
　Were they headed for the shrines located in various parts of Sevalia?
　The people in the temple are crying like a waterfall as they worship the scene looking up at the sky, every single one of them.

''With this........Sevalia should have its power back.......''

'Lord Testudo!　What are you doing?!

　Master Testudo had put his arms and legs away in his shell and his head was hanging limp.
　Seeing this, Irina-san, as well as the temple chiefs who were crying, were in a panic.

It's a good idea to take a look at it and see if it's because you used your strength. You should give him a break for a while. It's almost as if it will disappear if you push it too hard.

Oh, no!　Yes, hurry and get Master Testudo to a place where he can rest!

　Hearing Karon's words, Irina was about to pick up Master Testudo and take him somewhere, but before she could do so, she heard a waiting voice and stopped.
　Master Testudo raised his head, shaking with a pull and shake as if to exert his strength, and looked at Karon.

I'm sorry, my dear Karon. I'm so grateful that you stopped my alter ego.

"Mmm-hmmm, thanks a lot!　For the sake of those men, you will rest quietly, lest they disappear!

　Hahaha, receiving Karon's reply, who was laughing as boldly as ever, Testudo-sama was carried to the back of the temple.
　There were many things I wanted to ask you, but.......fortunately it seems that you won't disappear after using up all your power, so let's have you rest and recuperate for now.

　Is this really the end of Sevalia's crisis?
　It's been quite a while since our first encounter with Diabolus, but we've also settled our karma with the Malignant who was the mastermind behind it.
　
　Please don't go on and on about how he's the weakest of us and then come out one after another.

　At any rate, Kago returned to Sevalia safely.
　The demons that were coming towards the town will now turn back, and once the invading demons are taken care of, it should be over.
　Noor and the others went to that one, so it's not surprising that they've already defeated all of them.
　But just to be safe, we should join up with the Nolls.

　I told the people at the temple that we were going into town, and I also told Mars and the others who were on alert outside that we were going into town.
　I'm not going to be able to get a hold of them until the town settles down, so I left them to it, and Karon and I hurriedly headed into town.
　But on the way from the temple to the town, something strange happened.
　Karon's body began to emit light.

"Mmm, it looks like we've arrived.

What ... are you sure you're out of time?

Hahaha, I guess it's over for me. I'm glad to have done my part. I would have liked to have had a few more words with my people.

　He is standing on his knees while laughing vigorously, but he has a somewhat lonely expression on his face.
　In the meantime, light leaks out of his body and Karon's figure gradually fades away. It's the exact opposite of when I summoned him.
　Hey, hey, I didn't expect to say goodbye to you here.

'Don't look at me like that. It was a time-limited summons to begin with. It was fun, even if it was only for a short time.

I'm sorry I'm really just going to fight you.

Good, because that's what I was hired to do. But yes, if you're sorry, you should call me officially.

Yeah, I'll be sure to call you one day, Caron.

Mmm-hmm, keep up the good work on your gambling.

　Karon laughed and pompously patted me on the shoulder as she said that.
　Kuhu, Karon is a good girl. I'll definitely summon you officially one day!
　The Dragon God told me to work hard on my gacha, so all I can do is work hard!

　With what enthusiasm, Karon extends the middle finger of his right hand with a ping.
　And then he cut off his own black nails, which were sharply extended, and threw them over with his teeamat.

'Here's a parting gift before you leave. Take it.

Why are the nails?

'Not happy with these little Caron nails?　It's the dragon god's claw. It's a precious thing that those who know about it would be happy to see. You can use it as a material for equipment or as a good luck charm.

'Oh, that sounds awesome when you put it that way... but aren't they scales or something?'

'Scales?　

　Karon rubbed her fuzzy thighs together, her cheeks blushing as she hugged her tail.
　What, giving her scales means something embarrassing!　Be-I didn't mean to say that, but........
　When I was puzzled, Karon coughed oops, and this time she stuck her hand into the black dress she was wearing.
　He pulled it out and in his hand was a golden jar.

"Give this to that priestess. I said I'd treat her to a treasured item. I couldn't go back on my word.

You mean alcohol. Okay, I'll make sure you get it.

You're on. "You'll have a drink with him next time. Give my regards to the rest of my people. The vampire's daughter is going to miss you.

'Haha, maybe. I'll definitely call you sometime, so just wait for me. Thanks for coming this time.

Well, I'm looking forward to it. See you soon!

　As I say this, Karon's faded form disappears completely, and the light that had been flooding out is sucked into my phone.
　As all the light is sucked in, it feels as if the noise that was so noisy just a moment ago has become quiet as if it were a lie, and it makes me realize that I've really left.
　Karon you have taken care of me a lot, even if it was only for a short time. Someday, I'll definitely have to thank you by drawing it out in a mess.