Volume 2 - CH 280

After helping with the reconstruction, we finally decided to return to the Kingdom of Salettana.

As we were getting ready, a voice called out to us from behind.

“Ouren-sama.”

Uchikage spoke to me a little bit apologetically.

It was rare to see Uchikage with this kind of expression on his face.

I wonder if there is something wrong with him.

“I’m going to stay here for a while.”

[I see.]

Well, that’s understandable.

They need a little manpower right now.

I nodded in agreement.

I’ve been very much …… indebted to Uchikage, and he’s helped me a lot.

I can’t always take advantage of his kindness.

This is a good chance.

“I will return to attend to Ouren-sama again as soon as the reconstruction is complete. Until then, please wait for me. ……”

[Sure. I’ll be waiting for you.]

I don’t think he understood what I was saying, but as soon as I said that, Uchikage bowed deeply.

He still looks very apologetic, but I don’t think his decision is wrong.

I think it’s great that he made this decision, even though the Oni in the village told him to stay with me.

Ah, it’s inconvenient that I can’t speak, isn’t it?

Oh, that’s right.

I’m going to make another water ball.

This time, too, I made it so hard that only Oni could break it.

I give it to Uchikage.

“For the princess, right?”

I shake my head at Uchikage’s question.

This was for Uchikage, not for the princess.

I’ll make a separate one for the princess, so I want him to keep this.

I pushed the ball of water with my tail against Uchikage.

Then he nodded.

“Is it for me?”

Exactly.

It is better for him to keep it.

Well, this one is a little harder to maintain because of the quantity, but two or so should be no problem.

Uchikage stared at it, but quickly put it in his pocket.

“I understand. If there is anything I can do, I will let you know.”

[This time, it’s softer than the last one, so Uchikage can break it by himself.]

“Haha, I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I appreciate it. What should i do about the Princess’s?　Do you want me to bring it?”

[Yes, please.]

I create another ball of water and give it to Uchikage.

That’s all I have to do for now.

When I look behind me, Alena pouts when she sees Hoen, who has grown a little bigger.

Houen tries to calm her down, but Alena’s mood doesn’t seem to improve. 

…… Well, for Houen, it means that she wants him to die every day.

Dying everyday sounds very terrible to me.

However, I didn’t know that Alena loves children.

It’s a little surprising.

It seems that Lacc is already ready and waiting with its wings outstretched, eager to fly.

I should get going, too.

I approached Lacc and gave a small nod.

[Then, please take care on the way home.]

“Garu~ (Got it.)”

Hearing that response, I ride on Lacc’s back through its wings.

Alena also lightened herself up, climbed in and wrapped her belt around me, then wrapped it around herself as well.

Houen also appeared flame wings and jumped up.

“Bye-bye, oni! I know it’s going to be tough for a while, but make sure you have a place ready for Ouren to come back to!”

[Oi ……. Well, you may not be wrong, but …….]

Nevertheless, Houen’s words were more than enough to inspire the oni.

It was as if they were believers in the White Snake.

The roaring volume of their voices made the air vibrate.

“See ya!”

“See you later, everyone. Give my regards to the princess.”

“Baibai~!” (This must be Alena, for sure)

With that, Lacc jumped up.

As soon as it was high enough, it glided up and picked up speed.

The wind soon carried us onward to the Kingdom of Salettana.

By the way, the princess wasn’t there this time.

Apparently, she is tired and sleeping. …… I’m sure she’ll be furious with me when I return next time.

“Ouren, what are you going to do? You can’t return to your human form without evolving, can you?”

[Yea. I’m going to go my own way for a little while. I’ll give this to you too.]

With that, I create a ball of water again.

[Once it breaks, come and get me.]

“Where?”

[How about in front of the dungeon managed by the guild of the Kingdom of Salettana? If I enter the Kingdom by myself, I’ll be killed as soon as I enter.]

“I think it’s the human side that will be destroyed. …… Okay, I get it. If that happens, break this and I’ll get you.”

[Yeah. I’m going to hunt some demons in the area and then go. I don’t know how much experience I’m going to get, so I don’t know what’s going to happen.]

This is the most frightening part.

I haven’t gained any experience at all since I ate the bones of the Shiki. (it was more accurate TL, than Shi-oni) 

When I asked the voice of heaven, it was silent for some reason.

At any rate, this problem is not going to be solved until I try to eat one living monster.

I’ll ask him to drop me off in the forest near the Kingdom of Salettana.

[Please make sure to cover up for me properly.]

“Understood.”

[…… By the way, I thought you couldn’t fly the second day after you died.]

“I’m leveled up and I can fly now! Isn’t that great?!”

[……]

“Why aren’t you talking …… I’m sorry, Alena. Seriously. I know it’s not right to ask for your forgiveness, but can you please fix your mood?”

The face of Alena’s resentment is intensifying.

I don’t think there’s anything I can do about it

Well, Alena is still a child.

There may be things we have to compromise on. ……

Anyway, I may be a little busy from now on.

Mostly me.

Keep it up – Let’s do this. ……