After cleaning up everything, we decided to return to Crimonia.
Even if I said that the cleanup was over, I could also say that it would start now.
Currently, each guild and influential people were working together to discuss the future.
With the death of Lord Belung, there was no one left to rule the city.
Belung didn't seem to have any siblings, but according to guild master, there was a distant relative of the lord? It seemed that one of his relatives would rule the town.
Apparently, his relative was coming to town soon, so we decided to leave.
Blitz had become a hero in the city, but he had also become a lord-killer.
Although he was not currently being captured, there was a high possibility that Blitz would be captured if they came.
No matter what the reason, killing someone was not acceptable. Especially if the other party was a noble. Even if the noble was doing something wrong.
There was also a possibility that he would be executed as a criminal.
In this city, I couldn't even use the power of my acquaintances.
If this was the area around Crimonia where I lived, or the royal capital, there would be many people I could lend money to, but in this unfamiliar land, I would be of no use.
We had no choice but to leave town.
"Blitz, that’s bad." (Guild master)
Guild master apologized for placing all the blame on Blitz.
"I don't live in this country, so don't worry about it. If someone has to take the blame, it's fine with me. Guild master and the others are necessary for this city. Besides, I was the one who killed the lord in the end. So, you're not wrong." (Blitz)
That was because I couldn't kill Belung.
If Blitz hadn't come, maybe I would have killed him in the end.
In addition to this responsibility, Blitz was forced to bear the weight of murder.
"Sorry." (Guild master)
"Guild master, I'll leave the city to you." (Blitz)
"Oh, leave it to us." (Guild master)
Those of us who left the city could not be involved in it. The only way forward was for guild master, Carla-san, and the residents of this town to join hands and make things moved forward in a positive direction.
The only way to do that was to pray that Belung's relatives who would rule this city were good people.
Even among the nobility, there were good and bad lords.
I remembered the lord who ruled the Misa's town. A lord with a face like a toad who did terrible things to Misa's family. I hope they were not that kind of people.
"Also, thank you to Yuna and Noir-chan. Without them, this wouldn't have been a success." (Carla)
"No, it's just that my purpose and guild master's purpose were the same." (Yuna)
I took Prim's older sister, Rhone, with me. It was agreed that the fairy in this city should be taken away from the city.
Maybe I would have done the same thing even if guild master hadn't asked me to.
"Yes, I just did what I could." (Noa)
If Noa hadn't come with me, I wouldn't have been able to find Rhone. Even if she did find her, she wouldn't have had it this easy.
If you thought about it that way, the person who had made this contribution might be Noa.
"It may be true for this missy, but she brought a fairy and talked to the fairies in this town. If it weren't for missy, I wouldn't have been able to do it." (Guild master)
"At first, I was surprised when a cute girl dressed as a bear came to sell me monster materials. I never thought she would save the city." (Carla)
When I first met Carla, I didn't understand the situation, so I lied.
I felt sorry about that, but there was no other way.
"Then, shall we go now?" (Yuna)
"What about Prim-chan and Rhone-chan?" (Rosa)
Rosa looked around.
"Rhone is saying goodbye to Riyan, so I think Prim will be there too." (Yuna)
Rhone were to return to the fairy's forest.
And with that, he finally bids farewell to Riyan.
I didn't know when they would see each other next, so I tried to make time for the two of them.
If you thought so,
"Yuna!" (Prim)
Prim came flying.
"What happened?" (Yuna)
"Riyan wants to talk to you, and Blitz's party too." (Prim)
"Us too?" (Blitz)
We headed to Riyan-san's room.
"I'm sorry for calling you." (Riyan)
Riyan-san was awake and sitting on the bed.
His condition was improving day by day, but due to the blood that was shed and being laid up for a long time, it seemed it would be a while before he could move around again.
"You're leaving today, aren't you?" (Riyan)
"Yeah, it looks like someone big is coming." ()
"I'm really sorry for not being able to thank you." (Riyan)
Riyan-san bowed his head.
Riyan-san had already thanked me many times for saving his life, stopping Belung, and protecting Rhone.
But I didn't think Riyan-san could forgive himself.
From now on, he had to take responsibility for what he did.
"If you're sorry, then please do your best for this city." (Yuna)
"Yes. I will spend the rest of my life taking responsibility for what I and Belung have done." (Riyan)
I didn't think it would easy.
However, the saving grace might be that the residents didn't know about Riyan, as he was kept in the basement for a long time.
If it were known that he was doing research with Belung, he wouldn't be able to do any work for the city, and if he did poorly, he would be kicked out of the city.
"I will never forget this kindness." (Riyan)
"Then promise me one thing. You'll never study fairies again." (Yuna)
I disposed of all the fairy materials and magic circles, but there was one thing I couldn't dispose of.
That was Liyan.
Things related to fairy research remained in Riyan's head and body. If Riyan resumes his research, he could become the second Belung.
"I promise. I won't do any research again. I won't tell anyone. I won't leave it as a document either. That's also my promise to Rhone." (Riyan)
Saying that, he looked at Rhone.
"If I do research on fairies, please come and kill me." (Riyan)
"I don't want to be such a hassle." (Yuna)
Killing someone was not easy.
You had to get your hands covered in blood and be prepared to appear in your dreams.
I didn't want to go through such trouble.
Riyan-san smiled at my response and turned to look at Noa next to me.
"Also, I guess Noir-chan is fine." (Riyan)
"Right" (Noa)
"Thank you for finding Rhone." (Riyan)
"No, I just happened to get Rhone’s handkerchief inside me and now I know where she is." (Noa)
"Still, it must have taken a lot of courage for a young girl like you to go out." (Riyan)
"That's because Yuna-san was there. If it wasn't for Yuna-san, I don't think I would have been able to come." (Noa)
Noa grabbed my arm.
"Lastly, there is one thing I would like Noir-chan to confirm." (Riyan)
"What is it?" (Noa)
"Rhone is now using my mana to make her visible to others. If you don't use my mana, I would like you to see if you can see her too." (Riyan)
"Ryan?" (Rhone)
Rhone looked surprised.
"Rhone, please." (Riyan)
"...I understand. Then I'll stop Riyan's mana." (Rhone)
That was what they said, but Rhone's didn't disappear.
However, the reactions of those around me were different.
"Rhone-chan disappeared." (Rosa)
"I can't see her" (Ran)
Rosa-san and Ran looked at where Rhone was, but it seemed like they couldn't really see her.
"Oh, I can't see her either." (Blitz)
Blitz seemed to be the same way.
But in my eyes, Rhone was still visible.
"What do you think? Do you see Rhone in your eyes?" (Riyan)
Riyan asked Noa kindly.
Noa was staring at the place where Rhone was.
Rhone also stared at Noa.
"Yes. I can see her." (Noa)
"I see. Thank you." (Riyan)
"What do you mean" (Noa)
"That means you can see Rhone just like me." (Riyan)
"Is that because Rone-san’s handkerchief got inside me?" (Noa)
I thought so too, but Riyan shook his head.
"That's not true. Even when Prim-san put the handkerchief she was holding on my hand, it didn't enter my body. You were compatible with Rhone from the beginning. That's why you were able to incorporate the handkerchief that Rhone made into your body." (Riyan)
In other words, there was not just one person who was compatible with Rhone. There might be others besides Riyan-san and Noa.
"I……" (Noa)
Noa looked at the hand that had taken Rhone's handkerchief.
"I feel safe now. Noir-chan, please. Even if it's okay once in a while, I'd like you to meet and talk to Rhone." (Riyan)
"I……" (Noa)
"Rhone is lonely." (Riyan)
"I'm not lonely. But if you insist, I'll see you once in a while." (Rhone)
Rhone said in a tsundere-like tone.
Seeing Rhone like that, Noa smiled kindly.
"Yes, thank you very much. Rhone-san." (Noa)
Then, thanks to Noa's magic, everyone could see Rhone, and Ran looked jealous.
It was better not to say anything that I could see her here.
I could see that things were going to get complicated.
It was definitely the bear effect that allowed me to see Rhone.
Then, we said our final goodbyes and left the Adventurer's Guild.
Guild master and Carla. Then the adventurers who remained in the city with other guild employees. Everyone would see us off.
"I really appreciate it. Thank you." (Guild master)
"Yuna-chan, Noir-chan. If you happen to be in town, please come." (Carla)
Carla and the others didn't know where we were going because we hadn't told them.
There were no bear transfer gate installed in the city.
I couldn't explain it, but I planned to place it near the fairy's forest.
With Kumayuru and Kumakyu, it didn't take long to get there.
So I said,
"I'll come again." (Yuna)
Author's Note
All that's left is to go home.
It's an excursion until I get home.