194 The truth of the battle (2/2)

''Ah!　Time's up!

Ferion snorted in disappointment.

Heybos had restored the seal and yet the power of the seal had been restored.

At the same time, he was at his limit.

The black flames contracted and he returned from his dragon form to his human form.

Even in the form of a dragon, the armor remains the same.

It's strange, but I guess that's the way it is.

When I look ahead, I see that Ferion has stopped moving.

”I won. Ferion......

'Sounds like it: ....... But it was fun. Why don't we play again?

Ferion laughs happily.

I honestly want to refuse.

But I feel like I was enjoying myself somehow too.

I can't say that, though.

I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for that. It's Ferion. You're being very quiet there.

I turn away as I say this.

I leave the dome with a wobbly step and Hayboss greets me.

”Sorry, I'm late. I'm late.

Heybos apologizes.

'No, they managed to make it in time.

I laugh at myself, but it was a close call.

I was so close to losing my ego.

If I had lost my ego, I would have broken Ferion's seal.

It was a very dangerous place to be.

”Well, let's get back.

Yes, sir. Mr. Heybos. I'm sorry, but I need to rest.

Yeah, you can rest on the airship. You should be safe on the way back.

Thank you.

I remove my dark knight's armor and lie down in an empty boat.

Heybos takes control and returns to the ground.

Thus, myself and Heyboss return from the seal of Ferion.

Kuna, the White and Silver Witch.

I could see the wards being broken in front of me.

Apparently, Ferion was not going to revive.

The snake men had already retreated.

Sirone and the others were busy healing those trapped by the goblins and didn't seem to notice that the wards had been lifted.

Oh well, let's just leave them alone.

It's not that I want you to see Kroki.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out if Kuna will be joining us. But there's Reena and Koki, too. ......

Kuna thinks about Koki.

He was born to Koki and Raina.

My mind boggles a little when I think about that. So I don't want to see him too much.

'Well, one day Kouna will have a child. When that happens, the buzzing should subside.

When he mutters that, Kuna mutters and moves.

◆Rena, the goddess of wisdom and victory

The wolves are leaving, seemingly realizing that they have failed to revive Ferion.

I could see the dwarves cheering.

This one had won.

'Hmmm, you're sleeping well.

Kouki is sleeping on my lap.

He must be tired from using his power too much.

But this power must be contained.

If they find out he can use the black flame, Kouki's true identity will be exposed.

We are in the guest room of the dwarf's mansion.

There's no one there except me, Kouki, Rouxien and the others.

''I'm sorry Kouki: ......

I apologize to a sleeping Kouki and look at Lucien, who is standing by my side.

'Good, Lucien. I will put a stop to Kouki's power. You are to protect him from the shadows. If a strong enemy appears, you will protect yourself.

'Yes. Your mother-in-law: ....... Puffer!

I'm going to bash Lucien, whom I called your mother-in-law.

Does this guy really know what he's doing?

'Good. You will protect them from he-na-mu-shi. Lucien.

I say with a bit of anger.

Fai ....... I'll make sure to protect you, Kouki-sama. ......

Lucien, holding his head, says with tears in his eyes.

'This is all you have to say.

'Well, I'm going back to Elios. I'll leave the rest to you.'

I won't be greeting Kuroki.

We'll meet them later anyway.

I've crushed the plot of the snakes, but they'll be back in action.

Until then, I shall rest too.

And so the battle for the forest was over.