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Chapter 112: Listening to the Story of Archduke Kharon (Legendary Edition)

After that, we returned to the town of Nosa.

We headed to the lodging where Princess Sophia was staying.

We were guided to the antechamber. Perhaps because it was around lunchtime, we were told to rest and have a meal.

It was perfect timing.

Both Agnis and I needed time to change clothes.

After taking a break, Agnis and I changed into formal wear and had an audience with Archduke Kharon and Princess Sophia.

Incidentally, Princess Liana was said to be freshening up and tidying her appearance.

As envoys of the Demon Lord’s Domain, Agnis and I expressed our gratitude for being granted the opportunity to have a meeting.

Archduke Kharon and Princess Sophia welcomed us, who had come from a foreign land.

After the brief audience, Agnis returned to the antechamber.

In her place, Princess Liana arrived, now dressed and prepared.

Then we moved to a separate room that had been prepared for this meeting.

First, tea and sweets were brought in—then everyone else was dismissed.

The room’s doors were shut tightly, and the hallway on that floor emptied of people.

The curtains were drawn, and the only light came from magical illumination conjured by Princess Sophia.

Once everything was in place—

“Now then, shall we begin the discussion?”

In stark contrast to when he was training with the sword,Archduke Kharon muttered this with an unwilling expression.

“This isn’t a pleasant or entertaining story. But I’ll tell you what I know—what the Empire got wrong, what it lost. So that the younger generation can inherit this knowledge.”

And so, Archduke Kharon began to speak.

“Did you know that the foundation of the Dolgaria Empire was formed by three nations?”

That was how Archduke Kharon began.

It was the first I’d heard of it.

The history books I’d read stated that the empire was formed from the Dolgaria Kingdom, which had existed on this continent.

The first emperor was a swordsman who fought alongside the Hero against the Demon Lord’s army and was a hero of the kingdom.

He was acknowledged by the king, married the princess, and was granted the throne.

Afterward, the kingdom grew in power, and neighboring nations began to join under its banner.

Thus, the Dolgaria Empire was born.

At least, that’s how it’s described in the empire’s official history.

“The three nations I speak of aren’t the countries that later came under its umbrella. I mean the Dolgaria Kingdom and two small nations that aided it.”

Archduke Kharon looked around at us as he said this.

“It’s no surprise you wouldn’t know. Even some of the emperor’s descendants are unaware. But in truth, during the time of the Hero’s summoning, there were two small nations that cooperated with the Dolgaria Kingdom.”

“…I did not know that,” said Princess Liana.

Princess Sophia looked at me and shook her head. She didn’t know either, it seemed.

“It’s not such a strange story,” Archduke Kharon continued.

“The two nations that cooperated in the founding willingly became the foundation of the Dolgaria Empire. Their purpose was to unify human forces in the era after the Hero was gone. So those two nations erased themselves from the records.”

“A story from the time when the Hero from another world and the Demon Lord’s army still existed,” I said.

“Exactly. To oppose the Demon Lord’s army and to give weight to the idea of the Hero ‘fighting as the representative of humanity,’ it was necessary to have only one human nation.”

“May I ask a question?”

I spoke up.

“Were those two nations involved in the civil war that happened about forty years ago?”

Rukie had said that Mabel’s grandmother fled to the Demon Lord’s Domain about forty years ago.

If that was true, then something so chaotic must have happened within the empire that she had to escape.

After listening to the story, I searched my memory… and I recalled something from a history book I’d read. I could remember only the name of the family that caused the civil war.

“…Oh?”

Hearing my words, Archduke Kharon grinned.

“As expected of an alchemist—sharp indeed.”

“Your Grace mentioned ‘when I was a child,’” I replied.

“That made it clear that it was something from about forty years ago. Back when I was in the empire, I often read history books, so I tried hard to recall their contents.”

“Do you remember what the civil war was called?”

“…Was it the Tilik Rebellion’?”

“Correct, Alchemist.”

Archduke Kharon nodded.

Then he made a bitter expression, as if swallowing something unpleasant, and continued:

“The one said to have caused the rebellion… Marquis Tilik himself was a descendant of one of the three founding nations—the Tilik Kingdom. His domain was to the east of here… further east than the fortress where the recent magical beast summoning incident took place. That fortress was built after the Tilik Rebellion to suppress the remnants of the marquis’s domain.”

Archduke Kharon continued:

“Two hundred years ago, the Dolgaria Kingdom, the Tilik Kingdom, and the Misra Principality cooperated to summon the Hero and repel the Demon Lord’s army. During that process, they united human forces into one country. That became the Dolgaria Empire.”

“The Dolgaria Kingdom took over the lands of the two other nations and became a vast empire…” said Princess Sophia.

“And the Tilik Kingdom and the Misra Principality were granted territories and made into high-ranking nobles of the empire. Is that correct, Your Grace?”

“That’s exactly right, Your Highness.”

“I’ve also read about the Tilik Rebellion in books,” Princess Sophia added.

“Marquis Tilik had a plan to attack His Majesty the Emperor, who was touring the empire. Having learned of the plan in advance, the Emperor at the time—our grandfather—defeated Marquis Tilik. The marquisate, which had been granted great autonomy, fell into ruin, and its people were relocated to other lands… That’s the story I’ve heard.”

“…So, there was suspicion of an attempt to assassinate the Emperor.”

It was an unpleasant story.

Not about Marquis Tilik trying to attack the Emperor.

But that an entire domain was erased based on such a story.

“Was there any evidence of treason?”

“At the time, I was still a child… I only heard rumors.”

When I asked, Archduke Kharon  let out a sigh.

“They say one of the Marquis’s subordinates made a direct appeal to a minister of the Empire. Something like, ‘There is suspicion of treason regarding Marquis Tilik. We cannot afford to be dragged down with him, so please strike him down.'”

“They launched a punitive expedition on just those words?”

“No, apparently Marquis Tilik had been gathering troops. However, there’s also talk that it was to subjugate magical beasts and to promote land development.”

“So the one you mentioned earlier, the ‘man who must not be lost’—was that Marquis Tilik?”

Princess Liana murmured softly.

“The Empire destroyed a noble who helped build its very foundation based on mere suspicion. Are you saying that was an irreversible mistake?”

Princess Liana looked pained.

Archduke Kharonand Princess Sophia looked at her with gentle eyes.

They probably didn’t know what to say to her.

I felt the same.

It wasn’t my place to criticize Princess Liana as she mourned a past event.

“—That’s not it, Liana.”

Princess Sophia poked her younger sister’s shoulder with a troubled expression.

“The Tilik incident is certainly tragic. But aren’t you forgetting something important?”

“Huh? But, Sister… The Empire lost a valuable ally in Marquis Tilik—”

“Think carefully. Is there currently a noble with the family name ‘Misra’ in the Empire?”

“…Ah.”

Just as Princess Sophia said.

There is no Marquis Tilik territory in the Empire today.

And similarly, there is no noble family bearing the name ‘Misra.’

Which means—

“The Misra Marquisate had their land confiscated for defending Marquis Tilik.”

Said Archduke Kharon.

“The marquis’s family was exiled to another region… but it seems they were attacked by bandits along the way. They disappeared without a trace. At the time, many conflicts were erupting due to the ‘Tilik Rebellion.’ The official view is that they were caught up in that turmoil—”

“Do you believe that, Archduke Kharon?”

To my question, the Archduke silently shook his head.

He apparently also believed that the Misra family was destroyed amidst the chaos of the rebellion.

The Empire was originally formed from the union of three nations.

But not everyone welcomed that. So, two noble houses from the former separate nations were erased.

…It sounds like something that could easily have happened.

“You said this story was relevant to me as well, Your Grace.”

I asked.

“Does that mean my grandfather—Void Regus—helped eliminate those two noble houses?”

“No, it’s the opposite. He was kept from getting involved.”

“Kept from getting involved?”

“During the rebellion, the alchemist’s grandfather was ordered to subjugate magical beasts in the south. Void-sama was close to Marquis Tilik. It was a measure to ensure he wouldn’t help him.”

Archduke Kharon sighed.

“The incident occurred while Void-sama was away. By the time he returned, everything was already over.”

“…And after that, my grandfather?”

“He deeply regretted it. I learned swordsmanship from Void-sama, so I understand how shaken he was. I still bear the bruise from when he struck me with a wooden sword back then.”

Apparently, hitting students with wooden swords during sword training was a tradition from my grandfather’s time.

Even though Archduke Kharon must have still been a child back then. What was he doing?

…But I also learned something.

By the time I was old enough to remember, my grandfather was already drowning in alcohol.

He didn’t show interest in me, or even in my father.

“I used to be strong,” “I was the strongest,” “If only I’d had the chance, I could’ve wielded my strength.”

—He would just repeat those words, over and over.

Did he become an alcoholic out of regret for failing to save the Marquis’s family?

Maybe those repeated phrases were just to convince himself.

…He had his own troubles, I guess.

Still, I don’t think that justifies abandoning his duty to raise his son.

Because of that, his grandson—me—was abused. Seriously.

“The Empire, due to its arrogance, lost two noble houses it should never have lost. That’s what I believe.”

Archduke Kharon continued.

“Especially losing the Misra Marquisate was painful. Because we lost the correct ritual for the ‘Hero Summoning.'”

“““…Eh?”””

Hearing that, Princess Sophia, Princess Liana, and I widened our eyes.

To think that with the fall of one noble house, the summoning ritual for heroes was lost… No way.

“So the Misra Marquisate… was at the center of the ‘Hero Summoning’?”

“Exactly, Alchemist.”

Archduke Kharon nodded and looked my way.

“The correct ritual for ‘Hero Summoning’ required the magic power of the Misra Marquisate—or rather, the Principality of Misra. Advanced magic requires precise allocation of attribute magic. It’s not enough just to gather all attributes. You understand this, don’t you, Alchemist Thor?”

“Yes… I understand.”

My “Creative Alchemy” only awakened because I had all six attributes of magic.

Even the “Compact Storage” couldn’t have been made without Rukie’s powerful “Dark Magic.”

I know that rituals and item creation require the correct balance of magical attributes.

“So the ‘Hero Summoning’ spell required the Misra family’s magic power.”

“To be precise, their magic power and the pendant they possessed, which had strong water attribute magic.”

Said Archduke Kharon.

“That pendant’s chain was made of magically enchanted silver—mithril—and at its center was a blue stone said to possess strong water attributes. It was called things like ‘Water Jewel’ or ‘Water Spirit Stone’…”

“…………”

“According to one theory, during the civil war, the Marquis Misra damaged the stone in the pendant to render it unusable. Just a rumor, of course. But the empire has never seen that pendant again since.”

“…………I see…”

“…Alchemist?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

I know the jewel that the Misra Marquis family possessed.

In fact, it was me who repaired it when it was nearly broken.

It happened right after I arrived in the Demon Lord’s domain.

I restored the “Pendant of the Water Spirit Stone” using “Creative Alchemy.”

The owner’s name was Mabel Refrain.

She had human blood from her grandmother’s side.

That grandmother was caught up in the civil war and fled to the Demon Lord’s domain.

That was around the time of the “Tilik Civil War.”

In other words—Mabel could be a descendant of the Misra Marquis family.

According to Rukie, Mabel’s grandmother was escorted to the Demon Lord’s domain by two soldiers. Those soldiers had taken arrows to their bodies and risked their lives to protect her.

If she really is a surviving member of the Misra Marquis family, then the soldiers’ actions make perfect sense.

It’s also no wonder they never revealed her identity. The Misra Marquis family was involved in the Hero Summoning. If that information had reached the Demon Lord’s domain, they might have feared for Mabel’s grandmother’s safety.

Of course, this is all just speculation. I have no proof.

…Whether or not I should tell Mabel about this, I haven’t decided yet.

She once said, “I’m just an elf from the Demon Lord’s domain, and I don’t really want to know about my grandmother.”

I want to respect her feelings.

But… if the time ever comes when I need to tell her—

—Then I already know what I’ll do.

I’ll give Mabel my full support.

If she says she doesn’t care about her grandmother, that’s fine.

But if she ever says she wants to see her grandmother’s homeland… then I’ll find a way to take her there.

If she says she wants to punch the emperor, then I’ll make her the item to do it.

…But that’s something for after we return to the Demon Lord’s domain.

Right now, I need to hear as much as I can from Archduke Kharon.

“Your Grace said you would tell us why the Empire ended up the way it is now.”

I spoke.

“When you said ‘things that must not be lost,’ you meant the Misra and Tilik marquis families. Do you believe that the downfall of those two houses is what led the Empire to its current state?”

“That’s right. Just as you said, Alchemist.”

Archduke Kharon nodded.

“The Misra Marquis family was involved in the ritual of Hero Summoning. At the same time, the Tilik Marquis family were beast tamers.”

“…Beast tamers.”

“That’s why, when I heard about the ‘Beast Summoning,’ the first thing I did was investigate the eastern fortress. Controlling magical beasts was Tilik’s specialty. I thought maybe remnants of their house were involved.”

“But the ones involved in the ‘Beast Summoning’ were high-ranking Imperial officials.”

“It’s a disgusting story, isn’t it?”

Archduke Kharon shrugged.

“Back to the point. With those two families gone, their techniques were lost. The Empire lost its trump cards.”

A long sigh could be heard.

Then—

“But the Empire cannot stop striving for ‘strength like that of a hero.’ To stop would be to admit they were wrong. That’s why they continue their expansion, searching for new trump cards. And that’s how the Empire became what it is now… That is what I believe.”

“But in the correct Hero Summoning ritual, no one comes anymore, right?”

I asked.

“There’s no point in regretting the loss of the Hero Summoning ritual at this point, is there…?”

“I think so too.”

Archduke Kharon shrugged again.

“But there’s a difference between being unable to use a weapon and simply not having it in your possession. At least, that’s how the officials in the capital see it. Perhaps even His Majesty the Emperor feels the same.”

“So the reason Your Grace repeatedly tried to dissuade His Majesty… was because of that.”

Princess Sophia murmured softly.

“You said, ‘There are limits to expansionist policy. You can’t change everything with power alone.’ I heard you used to say that when you were still close to Father the Emperor.”

“He never listened, though.”

“To my eyes… Father—His Majesty the Emperor—looked as if he were afraid of something.”

Princess Sophia lowered her gaze as she spoke.

“Maybe he feared not possessing the strength of a hero… and so, he kept someone weak like me out of sight. To convince himself that the Empire has no weaknesses, no flaws.”

“…Oneesan.”

“…I’ve decided.”

Princess Sophia looked at me.

She nodded as if appealing for something, and then—

“I will not return to the Imperial Capital. I will remain in this border region as long as possible.”

“Oneesan!?”

“I have been thinking about this for a long time.”

Princess Sophia gently admonished Princess Liana.

“The Empire’s expansionist policy will eventually reach its limit. And… there must be those who find it hard to live in an empire that seeks only strength. I want to create a place where such people can live in peace. For that, a place far from the watchful eyes of the Imperial Capital would be best.”

Saying that, Princess Sophia looked at me.

“That is what I think. Thor Canaan-sama, what are your thoughts?”

“I believe it is a noble idea.”

I answered.

“I’m also happy that Your Highness will be nearby.”

“Is that so?”

“Both I and Her Majesty the Demon Lord trust you. The same goes for the magical beast investigation—working with Your Highness and Officer-sama makes cooperation possible.”

“…I’m glad.”

“Ah, um, Oneesan!?”

Princess Liana grabbed her sister’s hand in a panic.

“Th-that Oneesan will stay in the borderlands… You’re really not going back to the Imperial Capital!?”

“Even if I did return, there is no place for me there.”

“I-I am there! I will protect your place, Oneesan!!”

“…Liana.”

“I’ll defeat anyone who stands against you, Oneesan! If Father—His Majesty the Emperor—is doing bad things, I’ll show him the power of the Holy Sword! If I demonstrate how much stronger my Holy Sword has become, Father and the officials will…”

“Politics is not that simple, Liana.”

Princess Sophia spoke as if chiding her.

“Father and the high officials could take the Holy Sword from you at any time. They could assign watchdogs to keep an eye on you. Do you want to live your life shut away in a detached palace, under surveillance, in fear of assassination or kidnapping?”

“…Oneesan.”

“Your feelings are admirable, Liana. But a nation cannot be changed by power alone.”

Princess Sophia gently patted her younger sister’s head.

“You have options. You can pretend you never heard any of this and remain a princess in the capital, assist the Archduke, or prepare yourself to cast off your title as a princess.”

“…Options…”

“You don’t have to decide right away. Take your time to choose. Liana.”

“…Yes.”

Princess Liana nodded.

I understood both of their intentions.

Princess Sophia would stay in this town.

Princess Liana would return to the Imperial Capital—probably alongside Archduke Kharon.

That being the case, I’ll need to make arrangements to protect Princess Sophia.

In case the Imperial Capital starts meddling, we’ll need an escape route too.

Also, in the worst-case scenario, she might need to change her appearance and flee to the Demon Lord’s territory. If she gives up her status as a princess, she’ll be just a guest like me. As long as we get Rukie’s permission, it shouldn’t be a problem. For the escape… using the “Role-Playing Pajamas” would work. If she turns into an animal, no one will notice. Then it’s a straight shot to the Demon Lord’s domain.

“Thor Canaan-sama.”

“Yes, Your Highness. Cat, dog, or owl—which do you prefer?”

“…? Cat, but what do you mean by that…?”

“…My apologies.”

Oops. I got ahead of myself.

“I’m sorry. Please continue, Your Highness.”

“Yes. Then… Thor Canaan-sama, would you convey my thoughts to Her Majesty the Demon Lord, Rukie?”

Princess Sophia looked straight at me as she said this.

“As long as my term permits, I intend to deepen ties between this land and the Demon Lord’s domain. Even if my term ends, I have no intention of returning to the Imperial Capital. I want Her Majesty, our good neighbor, to know my resolve.”

“Understood.”

“For the peace of the people in the borderlands, I am prepared to offer myself. Even if that means a political marriage with someone Her Majesty trusts—and whom I trust—I will accept it.”

“…Even if it’s a political marriage?”

“…Yes.”

For some reason, Princess Sophia answered while turning her face aside.

“Of course, it depends on negotiations with Her Majesty the Demon Lord, and I don’t insist on being the primary wife… b-but anyway, I just want my resolve to be conveyed.”

“I-I understand. I’ll make sure she knows.”

“P-please, I’m counting on you.”

Saying that, Princess Sophia—while holding her small hands on her lap—looked down.

“I will assist Princess Sophia as much as I can. And I believe Her Highness’s resolve will be understood by Her Majesty the Demon Lord.”

Her words will be conveyed to Rukie through the “Voice Recorder.”

Her desperation, her words—Rukie  will surely understand.

I’ll also explain Princess Sophia’s thoughts to Rukie myself. Properly.

“For the peace of the borderlands, I will also do my utmost. Your Highness.”

“Thank you, Thor Canaan-sama.”

“And…Archduke.”

I turned to look at Archduke Kharon.

The Archduke… was grinning for some reason.

Why was he looking at Princess Liana with such a troubled smile?

“The fact that Your Grace the Archduke told me and Her Highness this story means… after returning to the imperial capital, do you intend to do something?”

“As expected of the wise alchemist.”

Archduke Kharon gave a wry smile.

“Letting you slip away to another country may be a blunder comparable to losing the two houses of Misra and Tilik.”

“I am grateful for your words. So then──”

“I am also the one entrusted with the Archduke family. Before being a former Sword Saint, I am also a politician. I will not act recklessly.”

“…Is that so?”

“My hobby is helping young people. Therefore, from now on, I will assist Princess Sophia. For that purpose, I will just have a short talk with His Majesty the Emperor and Prince Diaz. If I become a contributor to the ‘Beast Investigation,’ I suppose I can get such an opportunity.”

Saying that, Archduke Kharon took a sip of his cooled tea.

He seemed relieved as if he had said what he wanted to say.

Anyway, what I need to do has been decided.

When I return to the Demon Lord’s territory, I will meet Mabel.

I will meet her… and then decide whether to tell her about my grandmother’s story.

If after hearing it, Mabel wants to do something, I will help.

If she becomes anxious, I will stay by her side.

I will listen to what she wants to do and assist her.

After that, I will coordinate with Princess Sophia──and then, as planned, make the ‘Water Facilities Improvement Item’ and the ‘Magic Sword for Rukie.’

It’s going to be busy, but basically, what I have to do won’t change.

I am the Demon Lord’s personal alchemist, a learner of the hero world’s technology.

If I can make lots of magic items and bring peace and happiness to everyone, that’s all that matters.

“…Ugh.”

I heard a cute growling sound.

Looking over, Princess Liana was sitting on a chair, holding her head.

“What’s the matter, Princess Liana?”

“It seems she was listening to the Archduke’s story and fell into thought. She’s probably worrying about what to do next.”

“I’m not worrying. I already know what is important to me.”

Suddenly, Princess Liana lifted her face.

“What is important to me is my sister and trustworthy friends. As long as I know that, I will not make the same mistakes as before. I… will follow my own heart.”

Saying that, Princess Liana looked toward me.

“It may be presumptuous for me to interfere, but… Your Highness, I think that is the right choice.”

Because I thought she was seeking my opinion, I answered.

Then, Princess Liana smiled as if reassured,

“──Thank you very much, Alchemist Thor.”

She bowed her head toward me.

Then, Archduke Kharon looked around at us and opened the curtains of the room.

It seemed that the discussion was over.

Maybe the tension was relieved, as he was rolling his shoulders around. Compared to his quick right shoulder, the movement of his left shoulder was very slow. Probably an old injury, making it hard to move well. I have one thing that Rukie gave me permission for, so maybe I’ll suggest it later.

“Sorry to have made you listen to an old man’s ramblings. But I’m glad we could talk.”

Saying that, Archduke Kharon let out a long sigh.

“How you use this information is up to you. It’s an old story with no records left. There’s no way to prove it. Just… well, think of it as an oral tradition the Archduke passed down on a whim.”

“…I see.”

“Alchemist? What’s wrong? You seem deep in thought.”

“No, thank you very much for sharing such valuable information.”

I bowed my head to Archduke Kharon.

“Thanks to you, I feel like I’ve understood what’s truly important to me.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes.”

“I thought you hated the Empire. You were sent to the Demon Lord’s territory by their selfish convenience… and your own father tried to use you as a tool in a conspiracy. You’re justified in being angry.”

“I am angry. Honestly, if my father were in front of me… I’d want to at least complain to him. But…”

After thinking for a moment, I continued.

“What’s important to me is making the people close to me happy, and creating magic items that surpass those from the Hero’s world. To be precise, making the people close to me happy with magic items that surpass the Hero’s world. If people like my father get in the way of that, I will remove them with all my might. That’s about it.”

“…I see.”

“Therefore, I will take the story you told me, Archduke, as a reference for making the people important to me happy.”

Archduke Kharon said, “It’s an old story with no records left, so there’s no way to prove it.”

But that’s not true.

There is a way to prove that Mabel is a descendant of the Misra Marquis family.

Because she has the “Water Spirit Stone Pendant” with her.

But, well…

To prove Mabel’s descent from the Misra Marquis family, she must perform the Hero Summoning Ritual using the “Water Spirit Stone Pendant.”

Only if the ritual succeeds can it prove that the pendant is genuine.

Of course, even if the summoning ritual is done, the Hero will not come… but if by any chance one does, it would be a huge problem.

Also, there is the issue of what Mabel herself wishes.

Anyway, I have to return quickly and talk with Mabel.

Including Rukie, inside the “Simple Storage.”

“Well then, this will conclude the meeting.”

With that one word from Archduke Kharon, the meeting ended.

Princess Sofia went to her room together with Princess Liana. It seems the sisters are going to talk now.

Archduke Kharon said he would prepare to return to the capital city. Before that, he wanted to tour the border area’s trading post. He said he wanted permission from the Demon Lord’s territory, so I’ll talk with Chancellor Kelve later to arrange that.

Then, I met up with Agnis in the waiting room.

Agnis was having tea and talking with Archduke Kharon’s adjutant, Nona.

Nona was looking at Agnis with respectful eyes, and Agnis seemed flustered. She asked about the secret behind her strength that could deliver a single blow to Archduke Kharon, but Agnis couldn’t answer. She couldn’t talk about the “Health Promotion Pendant” or the “IC Recorder.”

However, Nona seemed to like Agnis and invited her, saying, “If you have the chance, please come to the Duchy.”

After that, she added, “If there is someone to inherit the swordsmanship, Archduke Kharon might be willing to settle down.”

That part caught my attention.

So, Agnis and I got ready and left the lodging.

At the entrance, Nona saw us off, and from the second-floor window, Princess Sophia and Princess Liana waved goodbye.

Afterward, when we left the town—

“Agnis. I have a favor.”

“Yes, Thor Canaan-sama.”

“Could you carry me on your back and run quickly to the border area?”

“Understood!”

She didn’t ask why.

After moving to a place where no one could see, Agnis carried me on her back.

Then, making full use of the enhancement from the “Health Promotion Pendant,”

“Here we go! Hold on tight!!”

“I’m counting on you, Agnis.”

We hurried off—heading to Mabel’s place.

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