Chapter 972 – Return From Fairy Village
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The crisis of Fairy Village collapse has passed.
Cleon and his companions also passed numerous trials in the Fairy King’s ordeal and gained significantly new powers compared to before entering.
There was enough change that I could feel my own growth.
In this way, the adventures they had in Fairy Village will always be remembered even when they return to the world they originally lived in.
It will be a memory that will support their hearts during the difficult battles to come.
And the fairies must not forget.
The fact that there were humans who saved this Fairy Village twice.
Even though the flow of time in the two worlds is different.
Someday, if they come here again, I can express my gratitude once again.
So that we can say that thanks to you, this world has been able to maintain peace.
…
-Fin-
“No, don’t force it into a warm atmosphere.”
Cleon and his group, and Sister Vivian, were able to return from the training ground to the castle on earth through the restored magical power connection.
And, the newly appeared Etel and Nyala.
Lastly… The Holy Sword of Fairy Incense. Abbreviated as ‘Fairy Sword’.
Vivian, who was organizing step by step what had happened, finished the story and added narration as she pleased.
Lila couldn’t stand Vivian’s words and started talking.
Considering that Etel and Nyala fainted after being shocked by their self-revealed identities, their recovery was indeed quick.
For reference, Etel and Nyala were currently being taken by Dorothea to have various parts of their bodies examined.
Even though he lost all his magic, there might still be a problem somewhere.
“What. Anyway, as I said, even if the founder returns, Fairy Village will not collapse, right?”
“That’s right. The power of the progenitor that maintained the fairy scent was all absorbed by the strangely bent… No, distorted sword over there. If that sword doesn’t leave Fairy Village, Fairy Village won’t collapse.”
When Cleon said that and pointed with his thumb, the sword, which had been moved from the underground cavity to the altar in the castle’s throne room, bent while making a strange laughing sound as people’s attention was focused on him once again. Br〉
＂…＂
When Cleon saw that, he closed his mouth and looked away again.
“So? Why is it like that? That is black.”
In the end, Lila will be unable to hold back and ask.
“… I don’t know either. When I separated Ether and Nyala, I simply refined the remaining magical power into the form of a sword. At that time, I thought I needed the ego.”
Even Cleon, who can be said to be the creator in a way, doesn’t know why that sword has that kind of personality.
‘That type of personality’ means…
He had a personality that was difficult to explain in words.
Near the altar, two of Cleon’s swords were watching from close by, as if they were amazed by the newly created sword.
Galatea and Caliburn.
In particular, Caliburn was looking around with his face close to the Holy Sword of Fairy Incense.
He may have felt something similar to himself in the fairy-flavored holy sword with a golden handle.
Or, when Cleon created the fairy sword, he may have mixed up Caliban’s image somewhere.
[Oh, your face is closer…! Why is this beautiful girl Seonggeom giving me excessive attention…!?]
Feeling burdened by Caliburn, she tried to conceal herself by bending over her body, but there were limits as far as the appearance of her sword was concerned.
Seeing the somewhat strange appearance of the sword, Galatea just looked at it with her hands on her waist as if she was shocked, but Caliburn laughed as if it was amusing.
＂In the sense that it is a holy sword born with the help of Cleon, you could say that she and I are sisters~＂
Caliburn then declares the sword to be his sister.
[My, me!? It’s too much for a newly born Shinpin like me to be the sister of a venerable and orthodox Holy Sword like you…!]
First, the voice heard was that of a woman.
Well, that may be because the original characters, Ether and Nyala, are both female personalities.
However, unlike those two, should I say that I have quite low self-esteem, or should I say that I am shy…
If you look at it with interest, it cannot withstand the gaze and shrinks. What is it like as a sword?
I had doubts about whether I could hold and swing it properly.
＂Haa…＂
When Cleon sighs loudly as if he is worried, the sword reacts to Cleon’s sigh.
[Ah, did you just sigh because of me? Well, that’s right. The sword I made looks so unremarkable, so anyone with a gloomy personality would… Wouldn’t it be better to melt me down and make a new sword right now… Ah, hehe… Well, it’s strange that I even dare to express my opinion. It’s a story… I’ll just stick to the altar and be quiet…]
Seeing him constantly repeating negative thoughts, an elf girl with a similar personality comes to Cleon’s mind, but he quickly shakes his head and speaks.
“No, there’s no need for that. Your role is to supply the magic power that maintains the Fairy Incense.”
“That’s right! So, even if you stay still, it helps!”
When Carly Burn nods her head in agreement with Cleon’s words, her distorted body slowly straightens.
[Is that so? They say I am a being who works even if I just breathe! Hehe~!]
In an instant, I feel good again and start acting smug.
＂It’s a sword that changes your mood quickly…＂
Melu Jin must have been thinking the same thing as she crossed her arms and shook her head.
“Well, I guess a sword like that is good now. Now I have to get ready to go back.”
[Too much!?]
At Lila’s words, the fairy scented sword bends again, but the party members, who are now used to it, pay no attention to that and look back at Vivian.
“Do you remember what we said before entering the training hall? The original purpose of our coming here was to find the water fairy.”
“Of course I remember. And I answered, ‘I’ll prepare, so please wait’, right?”
Vivian nodded and asked back.
Then, the other party members will nod as if they remember.
“But after that, Vivian also followed us to the training center, right? Are you ready in the meantime?”
“Of course. Next, I will lend you the power of a fairy who can handle the water element well in this fairy village.”
If Vivian smiles and says ‘Ahem’ as if she is confident, Cleon will say ‘Hoo’ in admiration.
“What. It would be natural to receive that level of treatment. Considering what I did here.”
“It’s true, really. Originally, I wanted to take care of it myself, right?”
Echoing Lila’s words, Vivian places her hand on Melusine’s shoulder.
“Don’t you think so, Melusine?”
“… Yes? No, I… Of course, considering the performance of our human guests, I think it is reasonable to provide them with the best help possible. Anyway, considering the chaos that will occur in Fairy Village when the witches disappear and His Majesty is reinstated, it is not a good idea for His Majesty to go in person…”
Melusine is embarrassed and shares her thoughts with Vivian who suddenly turns the topic to her.
Vivian nodded her head ‘yes, yes’ at her sister’s words, and as soon as she finished speaking, she patted Melusine’s shoulder again with her hand.
“So, Melusine instead of me. I would like you to go to the human world for a while to help the guests.”
＂…!? Me!?”
Melusine’s reaction seemed genuinely embarrassed.
“Huh. “I don’t like it?”
“Oh, no! It’s not that I don’t like it. Well, I personally thought that I should give them something in return, but…”
Even as Melusine said that, she continued her words while looking at the thoughts of her companions.
“… But, as I said before, not much time has passed since His Majesty was reinstated. As His Majesty’s bodyguard, I am away when I don’t know what will happen…”
Melusine says that she is so worried about Vivian that she cannot leave her fairy scent.
Then Vivian shook her head as if it was okay.
“Are you okay. I’ll leave the escorting to someone else.”
＂!?＂
However, on the contrary, those words were like lightning to Melusine.
＂Ho, give the escort to someone else? Her Majesty’s escort? Seriously, did you hire a new escort without my knowledge?!”
On the other hand, Melusine would grab Vivian’s shoulders and rock her back and forth.
The force was so strong that Vivian’s face shook back and forth, leaving an afterimage.
“Now, now, calm down for a moment. Because it’s not like that! It’s only temporary! Because it’s temporary! There’s no way I’d pick another escort besides Melusine. More than that! My sister’s neck is broken!”
Only after saying that, did Melusine calm down and come to her senses, stopped her hand and cleared her throat.
It would be impossible to do anything about the image that has already been destroyed.
＇Her older sister is an older sister, but her younger brother is also quite a ciscon…’
That’s what everyone there was thinking.
＂Well, I see. I thought so.”
＇Is it unreasonable to do that now…?＇
Sasha was kind, so even if she thought about it, she didn’t say it.
“Huh. This is someone you know well. While you are gone, Dorothea and I will do the work of stabilizing Fairy Incense. That child still retains the knowledge he gained while staying here and the memories of what he saw and heard among the witches.”
“… Indeed. As an escort, I am not without some uneasiness. If it were her…”
At Vivian’s words, Melusine nodded her head as if she understood.
“Therefore. I want you to feel at ease and follow Cleon to the human world once again. Properly, please appeal and say that our fairies also know how to repay favors. Got it? “
“All right. Your majesty. If that is His Majesty’s order, I will humbly accept it.”
Melusin said that and got down on one knee next to her and then stood up.
And then immediately, he will look back at Cleon and smile brightly.
“That’s it, Cleon! The water fairy’s help you seek will be provided by this knight, Melusine, under orders from His Majesty. “Tell me anything!”
＂If you come with us, it will be the most reliable support. It may be a short time, but please take care of it.”
When Cleon offered her his right hand for her to shake, Melusine also accepted it with a nod.
＂Come on!＂
And, upon seeing this, Lila also stood up and raised her voice.
＂With this, all the quests that need to be solved in Fairy Village should be cleared. Right? “
“Huh. I found Nagi and saved him.”
“We drove out the witches from Fairy Village.”
“I got help from the water fairy.”
As the group talked as if filling out the items on a checklist one by one, Cleon nodded at the end.
With a somewhat satisfied smile.
“… I feel like I went on an adventure for the first time in a long time.”
“That’s right. As expected, an adventurer seems to suit Cleon’s nature.”
At Cuon’s words, Cleon nods her head as if she agrees.
“In that case, we should go back to the original world. Vivian, please do me a favor.”
“Opening a passage through the Fairy Circle? All right. ─Ah, just a moment before that.”
After saying that, she approaches Cleon with her quick steps.
Everyone was watching her movements-
Chu♡
＂!?＂
Vivian lightly kissed Cleon on the cheek.
＂W-what are you doing!?＂
＂What do you mean… Is it just a human’s farewell? And I included some blessings. “You haven’t repaid me for saving Fairy Hyang the second time, right?”
Vivian smiles playfully at Lila’s words.
Cleon absentmindedly rubbed her own cheek with her hand.
Then, with the touch of Vivian’s lips, he could definitely feel a bit of magic seeping into his body and enveloping his body.
“If that’s the case. Me too.”
At that time, Cleon turned to the voice he heard behind him.
There, Etel, who was flying in the air, suddenly came up and placed a small kiss on Cleon’s forehead as she turned her head.
＂Uh, before you know it…?＂
Kuon spoke as if he didn’t even know she was approaching, but behind Etel, Nyala, who followed while panting, and Dorothea, who followed the two, were also standing.
“Now, don’t you have to say goodbye…! They made me like this…!”
Apparently, she thought she wouldn’t be able to see Cleon leaving if she stayed in Dorothea’s room, so she hurried to follow her.
“… What. You can take care of it yourself.”
＂What is that!?＂
Dorothea, too, must be said to be a little disappointed, as she speaks with an apologetic face.
“That’s right. I, too, was saved from that witch by you, but I thought it would be rude to let you go without being able to do anything…”
And after saying that, Dorothea came closer to Cleon and put something in her hand.
It was an artifact in the shape of a small cube.
＂That!＂
And Lila opens her eyes wide.
Cleon also knew what this cube was.
＂Memoria Cube…!＂
Cleon examines the cube, recalling that he had previously headed to the academy to analyze something of the same type as this cube.
“It was among the witches’ belongings. Since it was stored as the most precious thing, I thought it was something valuable… Oh, and I also asked Chopper to say goodbye…”
“Of course! No matter what records are inside, this alone is the mansion…!”
When Lila gets excited and raises her voice, Cleon calms her down by making her cough.
“Thank you, Dorothea. I will ask you to help Vivian stabilize her fairy scent.”
“Yes, yes…! As much as you helped me, I won’t make you regret it!”
In response to Cleon’s words, Dorothea nods her head loudly.
＂Hmm…＂
And, Etel quietly watched the scene.
Once she confirms that the story is over, she smiles and talks to Cleon.
“Surprisingly, there are only women. Except for Cleon.”
＂…＂
Isn’t there a thorn in the words somewhere?
“Ah, of course I’m not saying that Cleon is bad, but I think she ended up like that somehow.”
＂Coincidence… I guess.＂
Etel let out a small laugh at Cleon’s words, then continued her words while looking into Cleon’s eyes.
“In the human world… There will be no more magic towers and no more powerful demon lords. But even more frightening than that, the grip that seeks to dominate everything will still be strong.”
At those words, Cleon nodded her head.
As expected, does she know?
“This space is one of the few places free from his control. If anything difficult happens, you can always come back here. We will be your strength. Until then, I will regain at least a little bit of my magic.”
At her words, Cleon nodded his head with gratitude and then-
Suddenly, I remember the feeling that still remained slightly on my forehead.
“… Now that I think about it, didn’t you just fly in?”
＂Shh.＂
At Cleon’s point, she closed one of her eyes and covered her lips with her index finger.
“… Hehe. “You can restore that much magic quickly, right?”
She spoke playfully, but it was a little scary.
“Okay then, everyone. The passage is ready.”
And.
The long-awaited Fairy Circle leading to the human world was finally opened by Vivian’s hand.
The space visible beyond was a familiar sight to the group.
The space inside the temple of the Eastern Kingdom that they passed through.
Considering the time I spent here, I think less than two hours would have passed on the other side.
In fact, it was so long that I thought I was dreaming.
Cleon and her group stand in front of the passage, ready to cross.
Galatea and Caliburn also returned to their sword form, and returned to Cleon’s waist, where they were hanging as always.
“Ah. Melusine. Don’t forget that new sweetness will also come to the human world.”
＂Your Majesty…＂
Melusine sighed at Vivian’s words, but thanks to this, Cleon was able to feel a little relieved.
“… Then, it’s really goodbye. Until next time, see you again.”
“It may be hundreds of years later here. I’m glad the fairy lives long~”
Vivian, who said that, instead of shaking his hand, grabbed both ends of her dress-skirt and lifted it slightly.
“Then. Goodbye, gentle magic swordsman. May fate and the blessings of the stars be with you on your adventure.”
When I was about to pass through the passage while receiving the sendoff.
[Hey, over there!!]
When the quietly dented sword of Fairy Incense makes a voice, the group’s feet stop and look in that direction.
＂… I just had a good atmosphere! ＂
When Vivian said that, the sword said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry!” Repeat bending and straightening.
＂No… So, what is it?＂
[Hey, over there. I haven’t received a name yet… I thought it would be better for Mr. Cleon, who created it, to give me a name…]
＂Wow, Cleon’s name!?＂
Lila, who knows that Cleon’s naming sense is terrible, looks at Cleon with a surprised face.
And Cleon must have been silent for a moment at her words.
Since it is a sword that supports the Fairy Incense… It should have some kind of name…
[Because she’s my younger sister, you name her after me, right?]
At that time, when Caliburn spoke confidently, Galatea spoke as if she was dumbfounded.
[She is still continuing her claim that she is that younger sister.]
＂… Caliburn… Because she’s Caliburn’s younger sister… Sister Caliburn…?”
As if Cleon’s thoughts were being dragged by Caliban’s words, if he mutters like that, the sword becomes embarrassed again.
[Well, like that. I can’t believe I’m Caliburn’s younger sister. Well, I’m just fine as an extra (supporting role)…]
＂Extra… Caliburn…＂
“Because anything is fine. Why don’t you just leave it at that? Extra Caliburn.”
“Then isn’t it too long?”
When Kuon tilts his head at Laila’s words.
The border of the fairy circle crackles and creates noise.
“Oh, I have to pass now. Otherwise, the passage will be closed, and you will have to wait a bit until it can be opened again.”
“I already said goodbye! That’s…”
Cleon mutters while talking like that and then speaks as if he is annoyed.
“Let’s just shorten it and go! Excalibur-＂
At that time, the passage moves as it is, allowing the party to pass.
Vivian, worried that the passage would be closed, moved the entire passage, returned the group to the human world, and closed the door.
＂Un…＂
Cleon’s voice echoes as the last word remains because he stumbled while speaking.
The group returned to the human world – and Nagi and Melusine.
I quietly looked behind me for a moment, seeing that the place where I was standing just now had changed from the fairy village to the human world.
… This and that happened, and it was a bit messy at the end.
I realized that I had succeeded in coming back.
＂Haa…!＂
He sighed and sat down on the spot.
Cleon’s party’s adventure in Fairy Village ended with the best result.
