"Uh-huh.

　Leanne and Monica, looking in a good mood, were walking across a certain plain on the northern continent.
　Leanne is light on her feet and humming a tune.
　Monica, on the other hand, is quiet.

''When you asked me to go to a place like the Northern Continent, I thought, eh... hmmm... well, not too bad.''

　Lean's objective is to observe the movements of Rain and Chiffon, who are believed to have moved to the northern continent.
　I obtained information that the brave candidate and the current brave have headed to the northern continent.
　Although I didn't get to that objective...
　It's not a normal thing for two people like that to move to an unexplored area.

　They may be planning to do something detrimental to themselves.
　That's why Reese decided to dispatch Lean.

　And one more thing.
　The investigation of the strongest unknown species that is believed to live in the northern continent.
　And, if possible, the taking of their power or the destruction of their villages.

　I hate hassle.
　For Lean, who professes to do so, this case is too much trouble.
　If it were true, she would refuse and laze around in bed.
　Or go to the city and enjoy shopping.

　But this time it's different.

'Will it still be plants and animals and all that?　Basically, it's no different than what you see in the center or something like that!

　Leanne paces along, looking at the plants and the occasional animal she passes.
　She still seems to be in a good mood.

　Lean's gaze was directed to her right hand.
　To be precise, it was the rainbow crystal held in her right hand.

''I thought it was troublesome at first, like the northern continent or something, but................................when I think about it, it's a good opportunity to test this girl. Hmph, what kind of power will she show me?

　Leanne laughed, looking like a child given a favorite toy.
　The power that had defeated even the Heavenly Clan was mesmerizing and swallowing her up.

''Don't take it too hard, okay?''

　As if to remonstrate with Leanne, Monica, who will accompany her, said

You'll be fine. After all, I have a rainbow crystal. And the demons are keke!

　A demon that looked like a giant bird, three times the size of Lean, appeared.
　It stays in the air, flapping its wings in the sky above, and turns its sharp eyes on Lean.

　Lean, in contrast, grins.
　It's as if a good testing partner has appeared.

''Will you not look down on this Lean-sama by a demon?　Windcutter!

　Lean magically creates a blade of wind and shoots it at the demon.
　The air is so compressed that you shouldn't be able to see it, but...
　The demon sensed the sign, and swung to the right to avoid the magic.

　However, it was a decoy.
　The real attack is separate.

''Rainbow Crystal!''

　Lean holds up her wand and a light lights up at the tip of it.
　Lean's other hand shakes in response to it.

''Windcutter!''

　He casts his magic again.
　But this time, he didn't hit it head-on.
　Using the power of the rainbow crystal, he leapt through space and made it explode inside the demon's body.

　The body was torn to shreds from the inside, and the demon crashed down with a scream of demise.
　Seeing this, Lean laughs happily.

''Hahaha, it's still amazing, amazing, though!　That's a legendary piece of equipment with a hell of a lot of power.

　Wavering, a slight amount of darkness spilled out of the rainbow crystal.
　It clings to Leanne's arm as it clings to her....
　However, it disappears quickly before the person in question even notices it.

''Well it's about time.
Hmm?　What did you say?
No, I didn't.
Yeah?　It's okay if it is, but........well, let's just kill them all, shall we?

　Without knowing or realizing anything, Lean continues on to the northern continent.



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Listen to me, Finia.
"Oh, no!

　When the mother and daughter are alone, Elfin gives her daughter a stern look.
　Apparently nervous at such a mother's atmosphere, Finia's back is peaked.

　Seeing her daughter's condition, Elfin wonders.

'Why are you nervous?'
I mean....
'Goodness. You are a very clever and strong child, but your heart is not quite there yet. Even though you have important things to talk about, I didn't realize you would be nervous even when talking to me, your mother.
I'm sorry...
It's okay. I don't mean to blame you. If there is something that is lacking, you can make up for it in the future.
But I'll do my best.

　I get stiff and nervous with my mother.
　That was a girl named Finia.
　She has a triple score: very timid, shy, and negative thinking.
　She's quite a tricky girl.

''So, talking about the race the phoenix tribe will be represented by me, Finia and you.
What?
'Why are you surprised?　We talked beforehand about doing it that way this year.
Yes, that's true, but since it seems that humans are going to be there, I don't think it would be better if I wasn't... ...

　Gently grasping his hand to calm the fumbling and panicked Finia, Elfin moves his face closer to hers and says

'This is your chance,'
Chance...?
''Because of your character, there is some doubt in the village about your abilities and qualities.
I'm sorry...
'But what if we can make this one work?　I'm sure there will be a lot of voices reviewing you.
That's, uh... but can I do that...?
'You can do it. I'm proud of you, and you're a fine daughter.
"...mother...

　Finia gives a small smile at her mother's kind words.

'Also, they're human. It's no big deal.'
Is it okay...?　Humans are so fierce and evil, always planning the darnedest things...
'Yes, you are right. Humans are stupid and irredeemable.
I'm starting to freak out.
'Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you, you know?　I just wanted to say that humans are stupid ... and therefore a lowly species without much power.
Not strong enough?
Yes, it's nothing. I'm just a human being. We're all just stupid beings. There's not a chance in hell that our most powerful species will ever be defeated by such a thing.

　There is one thing about the phoenix race that Sigle does not know.
　It is that they are overwhelmingly proud and look down on humans as a lowly species.

　They never doubt that they are the strongest.
　I don't doubt that humans are a lowly species.
　The entire race has had this kind of thinking.

　Not only do they look at humans as enemies, but they look down on their existence.
　That's what Sigle didn't know about the phoenix tribe's underbelly.

　It's no wonder Sigle doesn't know about it.
　The phoenix tribe only looks down on humans, but they are rather friendly to other races.
　They're especially friendly with the same powerful species, the呀Wolf tribe, who live on the same continent.

　One of the most important things you can do is to find a new addition to the internet.
　In a way, it was no surprise that Sigle was unaware of the overwhelmingly low regard for humans.

'Watashi.......can I do it?'
Yes, you can. I'm so proud of you, you're my daughter.
But we'll do our best.

　Finia gingerly clenched her little fists.