The matter with Zwei-san is settled, and I look around the festival again.

''They say that what happens twice happens three times... and I have a feeling we're going to run into someone again.
'Hmmm... Normally, it's very rare to meet someone you know in such a large venue...'
Well, I guess I should say that's the part, Kaijin-san.
Cui!
"Hey, good morning, Lynn.
Cuke-

　As I was walking around having a conversation with Dr. Fear and Mr. Noin, I woke up Lynn, who was taking a nap. The way she peeked her face out of my clothes and knobbying, she is very cute.
　As I was patting Lynn's head and moving forward with my feet, I was suddenly called out to her.

'Oh?　
Huh?

　...Isn't it too early to collect the flag?　Really, why are you in this huge hall today with someone you know and a stupid.......what?
　I turned toward the direction of the voice, surprised at the strange edge.......and there stood a man I had never seen before.



　He was a beautiful, strong man of about two meters with long, shiny black hair clipped into a single strand at the back of his neck. His skin was sallow and dark, and combined with his chiseled muscles, he looked incredibly strong.
　Seriously, who was this guy?　Well, don't tell me you've never met him again?　Give me a break........I'm already full of Forus-san and Zwei-san today.......
　While thinking about this, I fearfully asked the man, and he clapped his hands with a clap after a little thoughtful expression.

''........Oh, come to think of it, I've never shown you this figure before. ''Fafnir.''
'What?　Ehhh!　Huh, Mr. Fafnir!

　Huh?　Is this Mr. Fafnir?　That giant dragon Fafnir, about 100 meters tall?

Now he's using his 'humanizing magic' to transform himself.
Nah, I see...

　 In fact, when I look at it like this, I'm astonished that that huge dragon can change so much.

I'm not going to be able to get it right. It's been a while~
'It's been a while, Lord Fear, it's been a while. Was Master Noyn with you?
'Yes, it's been a while. Master Fafnir.
Yes, I'm glad to see that Master Noyn is looking well.

　Mr. Fafnir announces his greeting with a politeness that is unimaginable from his appearance as a large, muscular, dark man. It may sound rude, but the gap between him and his appearance is amazing.
　No, well, Fafnir-san was a polite person to begin with.......

''........What is Fafnir doing here?''
Me?　By order of Master Magnawell, we are guiding you to the 'Special Edition Monster Race for the Six Kings Festival' that lies ahead.
...Is this a special edition monster race?
''Yes, as I recall, you have seen the monster race in the Archlesia Empire, right?　A special edition monster race is a race that only collects 'demons that have won their division and recorded outstanding results during the year'.

　.... like a battle of champions?　That's going to be a lot of fun. I don't know if it's just my imagination or not, but I have the feeling that I know someone at the venue.
　More specifically, I've got a feeling I know someone at the venue who is now disappearing behind me.

It's going to be a race worth watching, so if you can spare the time, Miyama-dono, please go for it.
'Oh, yes. Thank you.
No, I'm afraid I'll have to leave you in charge then, so--oh?
'Cuh?　Cui!　Cucure!
Li-Lin!　What's going on, all of a sudden?

　Just as Mr. Fafnir was about to bow to us and then go back to his guiding duties, for some reason, Lynne jumped out of my clothes.
　She was shouting something to Fafnir-san, but not in a threatening way. It's more like she's asking something.

'Isn't it Lindblum?　 The magic power is far greater than before.'
Cukes!　Squeaky!　Curcure!
I know you're hesitant but 'not good enough'. So no, not yet.
Cu...............................
''There's no need to be depressed. Your magic power is growing much faster than I expected.......you must be eating something very good. At this rate, you should be able to reach your target magic power in not too long.

　I didn't fully understand Lynn's words, so I don't know what she was saying to Fafnir-san... but I could feel her depressed emotions through her sensory magic.
　Lynne lowered her head in a depressed manner and then flew off with a flap and dove into my clothes again.

''........Um, Fafnir-san?　Are you acquainted with Lynn?
''Yes. There were a few days from the time I was sent out to help with the flying dragon flight until Miyama-dono took her in. As the same dragon breed, I consulted with him a bit.
Are you here to consult?　It's....
Cuk?　Squeak, squeak!　Cukui!
'What?　R-Rin?

　I asked him about Lynn's depressed state, and soon after, Lynn looked up like he was in a panic and started shouting something desperately.
　And when Fafnir-san heard that, he gave a smiling, bitter smile and then bowed his head to me.

''Haha, I'm sorry, Miyama-dono. Apparently, Lindblum wants to keep it a secret.''
Well Lynn, are you not telling anyone?
Cui!　Whew!
All right, all right. I won't ask any more questions.

　I'm curious, but since Lynn doesn't like it, I won't ask any more about it. Fafnir-san was staring at us with kind eyes.

　Dear Mom, Dad - apparently, I had a feeling that there was a reason other than the fact that it was a favorite food for Lynn to usually want the fruits of the World Tree. It's not that I can't imagine it, but, well, for now - I'll wait for Lynn to tell me.