Chapter 103: Another Journey nearing its End (2/2)

When Yumiko found out, she also stopped holding back and asked me to also sleep there.

In the end, the two of them took the bed while I watched over their sleeping faces.

It's an enjoyable experience at least.

”Take me with you.”

Jagu suddenly declared when we're about to leave the Spirit Beast Capital. This guy grew a lot stronger than the other four Spirit Beasts who went with us.

For him to ask us to take him with us, did he find our group fun?

”Are you sure? We'll just go around to remove the traces of the portals.”

”Yes. I feel like only in this group will I reach greater heights.”

Ah. He's not wrong. By sticking with us in the ruins, he benefited a lot. And it's not like there's no precedence. Yuko's party members were also growing in strength faster than anyone. If he joined this group, more opportunities would arrive for him.

”What do you think, Daisuke?”

Yumiko asked for my opinion.

Jagu has already proven himself to me, so I didn't reject him. This way, her party got another reliable ally. They will all soon become Noble Spirits considering their current progress.

Before leaving though, another Transformed Spirit Beast chased after us, turns out it was Jagu's wife who wanted to bid him farewell. She was staying near the Spirit Beast Palace so Jagu was confident that she'd be safe there.

But really, this guy. Leaving his wife at home...

Err… it's not like I'm doing the same. If I could take them with me, then I will.

With both the Spirit Queen and King sending us off, our carriage traveled safely throughout the Spirit Beast Territory. Upon entering the Spiritas Territory, we started our tour on the abandoned Shrines. Using Spirit Ocean droplets to erase the trace of those portals, we spent five days starting our journey from the Spirit Beast Capital to completely erase every neglected portal traces.

I asked where she's getting those droplets and she just pointed above.

It's being provided by the World's Will, of course. If I used one of those, I might be able to reach Transformed Spirit but yeah, that World's Will will really smite me if I did. It strictly said that I'm only allowed to reach the 2nd stage or it will really list me as a serious threat.

Well in any case, once I became a Transcendent, I wouldn't need to fear it anymore, however, since it's taking care of Yumiko, I'll let him off even if I already surpassed a Level 1 world.

Err… That's some confidence I got there, eh?

On the sixth day, we went back to Edo City to relax and wait for the time of our return.

During those five days, Jayna almost never left my side. Just like those Barbarian Girls.

Err… Yumiko just let her while she also occasionally stuck to my side, she's kind of satisfied since unlike Jayna, we're both going back to Earth and she will not be left behind.

”It's time to test those hot springs.”

I commented when we arrived at Harlan's mansion.

”That didn't leave your mind, huh? Wanna go in together?”

”You know I'm not one who rejects that kind of invitation, Yumiko. Make sure you're serious before asking about it again.”

I grinned at her and that made her take a step back.

”Uhh. This pervert. I'm just teasing you!”

Now I became the pervert. Girls are really hard to understand sometimes.

”I know. It wouldn't be too bad when all these threats were resolved. I'd like to spend time with all of you.”

I patted her head while saying all that when Jayna saw it, she also went to my side and asked for the same treatment.

”That day will come. We're already tied with you so we can also… soon.”

Yumiko mumbled that some of the words towards the end of her sentence became incoherent.

Jayna who seemingly understood it blushed along with her.

”Why are you blushing?”

Though I also understood what she mumbled, I tried to act oblivious for now. There will be a right time for all of that. They're already tied with me, if someone tries to take them away from me, then they better know who they will cross.

”N-nothing! Just go to that side now!”

With a reddened face, Yumiko pushed me to the Men's side of the hot spring. Jayna giggled beside her as she pulled Yumiko with her to the Women's side.

Ah. With all that happened, we managed to do all the tasks we set for coming here and with the added bonus of treasures. Then I'll spend the last 2 days to relax and reorganize everything I learned again.

In the end, we didn't encounter that Eccentric Equipment Forger. There are still two days, who knows.

This one, I want to jinx this.

Err… Can she not show up within two days?