169 Under the blue sky (Chapter 8 Epilogue) (2/2)

''Uh, what is it?''

I ask fearfully.

'You needn't be so afraid. I've got something for you, newbie.

Then the warrior hands me a sheet of paper.

'What's this?'

'Read it carefully. You can get back to me later.

The warrior leaves.

'Hey Jussio?　What did they give you?

My sister looks at the paper.

On the paper was written, ”Trodden by the lovely Koona-sama, enlistment letter.

◆Girl Wendy.

The Kingdom of Brunia is far north of the village of Sanshos.

I am now deposited in the Feriah Temple in that country.

My companions in the village of Sanshos are scattered and taken away.

I'm glad that I didn't lose my way thanks to the introduction of the warriors Kroki rescued.

We must really thank Kroki-san for his help.

From now on, we must each go our own way.

I will pray to Lady Feria at the place of worship.

Feria, goddess of marriage and birth, is the goddess of children's protection. I pray that she will protect the little ones.

”Wendy. Are you praying again today?

Suddenly, I am approached.

I look behind me and see High Priest Ponamel.

Master Ponamel is a priest in the service of Lady Feria and the wife of High Priest Frutin of the Temple of Odis right next door.

I am now the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frutin Ponamel.

The couple had no children, and they took me in. In the future I will be a priest in the service of Lady Feria.

'Yes. I have been praying to Lady Feriah.

I say with my head down.

'I see. Goddess Feria will always watch over us. You must pray for us firmly.'

'Yes, ma'am. Mother-in-law.

And when you're done praying, please come to my room, Wendy. I need to ask you for a favor.

After saying this, Master Ponamel leaves.

I'll say a few more prayers.

I kneel down in front of the statue of Lady Feria.

'You seem to be doing quite well.

A voice comes from above my head.

It's a familiar voice. For some reason I felt that way even though it's only been a short time since we parted.

When I looked up, there was a little fairy with beautiful butterfly wings flying around.

''Tiber-chan!''

I scream.

Why am I here?

Hm!　I came to check on you!

Tiber-chan shakes her wings.

Then the scales fall on me.

'What is this?'

I don't know why, but when the scales fall on me, the scenery around me looks different.

'It's a blessing from the little faeries!　I appreciate it!

Tears trickle out.

She had come all the way for me. I'm so happy.

'Thank you, Tiber. Why are you doing this to me?

Hm!　Well, we were together for a bit and I just thought you'd be unhappy to wake up!

Tiber-chan puffs out her cheeks in a puffy way.

But she seems to be thinking about me. That makes me very happy.

'Well then!　We've seen how it goes, and Tiber is going!　Human!　If you're unhappy, I won't agree to it!

Tiber says and goes out the window to the sky.

I approach the window and look up at the sky.

The sky in Brunia is always cloudy and dim. But for some reason it was blue and bright today.

Tiber disappears into the blue sky.

The sky suits her as a little fairy.

'Thank you Tiber-chan ....... You will definitely be happy.

I looked up at the sky and thought so.

Dark Knight Kroki.

The land of Alemania is to the north of the land of Luvania.

The land of Alemania is not a rich land, probably due to its proximity to the miasma-rich Luvania.

In such a land, the people live in a humble way.

The Kingdom of Brunia is located in the land of Alemania.

It has a population of about eight thousand, which is quite large for a land like this.

I, Kuna and Glorious had come to the vicinity of the Kingdom of Brunia.

We're back~

Tiber, who had gone to the Kingdom of Brunia, is coming back.

”Thanks for your help. Tiber.

Work on Tiber when he comes back.

''No, it's nothing like this~. Kuroki-sama.

Tiber flies to Cuna's shoulder.

'Kroki. Why did you come all the way out here?

Coona says grimly.

This place will seem boring to Coona.

But I'm still grateful that she came with me.

'I'm sorry, Coona. There was something that was bothering me.

What I was curious about was Wendy and her friends.

I was curious to see if they were safe, so I came to check on them.

But my fears were unfounded.

Frutin, who had saved her at the vampire's castle, was an important figure in the country.

It seems that through his efforts, all the children had a place to be accepted.

I heard that Wendy is doing well too.

I am relieved to hear that.

I look up at the sky.

Glorious' power blew the clouds away.

Thanks to his power, the sky is blue.

I thought it would be good to have a moment of light in this gloomy place.

Well, shall we get back to Nargol?　Kuna?