Chapter 49 - Farewells and future plans

"Oni-san, are you going to leave?"

"That's right, I'm going away for a while."

"No! We don't want you to leave!"

"Don't be silly, it's not like I'm going to abandon you. I'll be gone for a while, maybe even years. But sooner or later I'll come back and visit you. After all, this is my home."

I am currently saying goodbye to all the plants and trees that have been accompanying me during this year of training. They have helped me a lot during this time, and I probably wouldn't have made such progress at Senjutsu without that help.

"Have you finished saying goodbye?"

It's Tiamat who has spoken.

"Yeah. See you, guys."

I stroke the plants that are entangled in my body, indicating that I had to leave.

"Don't forget about us, Oni-san."

"Never."

The stems and roots separated from my body and receded. I get up and go to Tiamat.

"Do you remember what I told you the year before?" Tiamat asks.

"That I had changed somehow, right?"

Tiamat nods her head.

"But, at that time, I didn't know what exactly had changed in you, but now I have no doubt. Drako, you've grown up."

So I've matured...

She didn't quite get it right, but she didn't fail either.

To sum it up quickly, I've recovered all my memories.

After the old man brought me into the state known as Ataraxia, something inside me was unlocked, all the sealed memories came back to me.

That doesn't mean I was going to torture me mentally with my existence as a reincarnation. I already accepted at the time to be reincarnated, and I do not regret it. This task of saving the multiverse may be troublesome, but it is something that cannot be changed.

There is no point in staying in the past.

But, I feel very stupid thinking about some past events.

Apparently, my s.e.x.u.a.l instincts are extremely high. Not only is it extremely high, but it goes to a higher level. That would explain why I'm attracted even to 10-year-old girls like Shirone, to the point of having s.e.x.u.a.l urges towards her.

Looking back on those moments...

What a shame.

Too bad those s.e.x.u.a.l instincts are not going to leave me in the near future, that's my fate as a dragon.

According to the old man, dragons are easily attracted to women of other races. I hope I can keep a cool head in the future, and not act with s.e.x on my mind.

…

Tiamat and I arrived at the settlement. There were Kuroka, Shirone and Mordred. The two sisters each carried a backpack, where they carried all their personal belongings.

"Kuroka, Drako, we're leaving now."

"Just Kuroka and me?"

Tiamat nods her head.

"And you two?" I'm asking Mordred.

She must have decided this. A little girl like Shirone can't decide something like this.

"I want to see the world, Master. I'd like to see what the territory my father used to rule over looks like today. I'd also like to see if there are any descendants left who carry Pendragon blood."

That's what Mordred wants. And Shirone?

"I... am going to follow Mo-sensei. I still have a lot to learn, and I don't want to stop the training now."

So that's what that was.

"Are you sure about that? You're going to be out of touch with your sister for a while. And that's not just for Shirone since you won't be able to see your sister either, Kuroka."

"I'm sure."

I can see that Shirone is very confident in her decision. It's okay, I'm not one to deny her decision when her own big sister has given her permission to leave.

Now, what does Kuroka have to say about all this?

"I'm not very happy about this, but... You said it before, didn't you? I can't decide on my sister. Besides, with Mordred by her side, I don't have to worry about her safety."

It's true. A year ago, I told Kuroka that she didn't have to decide for her sister. She seems to have taken my words to heart.

"Mmm... About what you said before, woman. The Pendragon bloodline still stretches to this day. In fact, this new generation of Pendragons is quite talented, and it's funny that they're named after your parents. They are two siblings, Arthur Pendragon and Le Fay Pendragon. You should find them in England."

"Arthur... So it is. I guess I'll visit them. Thanks for the information, old hag."

I'm very sensitive to changing emotions since I started using Senjutsu. So, I haven't missed that burst of hate from Mordred.

"Remember that these two children have nothing to do with your parents. Don't let your emotions get the better of you, don't cause too much trouble. That's all I have to say to you."

"I understand, Master."

Mordred's aura has calmed down a bit. I hope she can control herself in the future.

"By the way, what are you doing later?"

"We will travel. Although we can always come back if you need us, thanks to those teleportation magic circles the old witch taught me."

It's true, Mordred can use teleportation magic. It's something I would have liked to learn too, but it seems that my magic power or my MP is not enough to be able to use them.

I guess I'll have to wait a while before I can use them.

I have always thought that these circles are very OP, but it seems that I was wrong.

Apparently, activating these circles takes time and work, which makes some occasions not worth using them. They are still perfect for covering long distances, as well as for travelling between different realms.

"Okay, it's time to go."