At night, a small feast was held using the dragon net and monster flesh that Al and the others had defeated, and not only us, but the young people who had desperately built the village could see themselves relieving tension and enjoying themselves everywhere.

"Mr. Flick, just a minute."

Al, who found me, came to the back of the cabin.

Al was walking ahead as he headed to the back of the low-key hut to be invited to greet him.

Al looked back too suddenly, and his body was about to bump into him.

"Whoa, look out!"

Ah, I'm sorry!

Al's face, which was about to collide, was covered by Alfine's face, which was black-eyed and black-haired.

Wasn't it my line to apologize?

Is Frick talking about [when] and [who]?

"I feel like I'm talking about the recent past, but I also feel like I'm talking about the distant past."

It's odd, but I agree with you.

Since I declared that I would live as an adventurer in the mansion of the Prince's Capital, I have stopped calling myself Finn.

I'm also conscious not to call Alfine.

Both my Sword Saint Alphine and her companion, Finn, have completed their lives and are choosing to live as the young adventurer Al and Crimson Demon Swordsman Flick.

So, did you have anything to do with me?

"Yes, we thought it was time to leave the village."It looks like Cynthia and Gawain will stay here as well. "

Al looked me straight in the eye and told me to leave the village.

I was feeling that way somehow, but after all, I'm leaving... "

Since we decided to change our names and appearances and live together, I didn't think we would be able to return to our original relationship.

I see... do you have a destination?

“I don't know, but I'm sure we'll manage, because Mayra, Maribel, and Sophie will be here.”

I was really scared, timid and worried, so I thought I'd never forgive you, Alfine, except for me, who grew up with you.

The joy grew when she told me that she was going to walk a new path with women of her age.

I see, Al has an important companion.

"Yeah, a very important companion." This is how I can live my life! "

When I saw Al with a smile on her chest, I was convinced that the weak girl who should be protected had grown up and had grown into an adult woman who worked hard with the help of others to overcome her own misery.

Now that Al is here, you can end her pledge of protection I made when I was a kid.

I swore that it was my mission to protect Alfine, who was so scared and sobbing.

However, I was frustrated by her growing up and sweetening me, and I completely forgot my vows when I pushed the insulation in the King's City.

That vow connected us.

Now that we've finished our vows here, we'll take a different path for each other in order to forge a new relationship.

"Al..."

"Don't look like that.I'm going to start a new dream, too. "

A new dream?

"Yes, I would like to aim for a real 'Sword Saint'."Of course, not only the sword technique, but also the personality has been polished, and it is still "authentic" like the first sword sage that many people admire.At that time, I'm thinking of having a match with the crimson demon swordsman Frick-san. "

Al, who himself knew that it was a duplicate of the first Sword Saint, had declared that he would aim for a "real Sword Saint" with a face so serious that it seemed like a joke.

A true Sword Saint... I'm sure it'll take time for Al to become a sword saint.

When did Al find his dream?

I can't lose either.

"All right, then we'll do our best."I'll train my own magic sword so that I won't be disappointed by Al who became a sword saint. "

“I'm looking forward to it. But when I reunite as a Sword Saint, can I swear by my sword that I will definitely fight with all my might without hesitation?"

I pull out the Deere that was in the sheath.

[Huh!? Master rice?I can't eat it right now, but-- "

"As usual, Diele-chan." But if she approves you, you won't forget it. ”

When Al pulled out the little sword that Gawain had made, it was stacked on Deere's blade.

Well, if something happens, it's a witness to the seriousness of the responsibility!

"I swear to my partner, Demon Sword Deere."When the adventurer Al becomes a true Sword Saint and fulfills his reunion, he will be present with all the strength he can possibly have. "

The layered blade scrapes and makes a clear metallic sound.

"... bye, Finn..."

With an inaudibly thin voice, Al's face bowed down and it sounded like he was muttering.

"Did you say something?"

"No, it's nothing. Well then, I'll leave the village like this."

"No, now?" It's already late, though. "

"Mayra, Maribel and Sophie are waiting, so we have to go."Say hello to Noelia-sama. "

After Al's gaze, there was Meira, Maribel, and Sophie in the wagon.

"Okay, be careful and go."Also, don't go to sleep with your stomach full. "

"I know. I'm not such a kid, so don't worry."

When Nikoli and Al grinned, they waved back at Meira and ran away from me.

I'm glad to hear that.

Yeah, I'm glad.

"Freeeeeeek! I'll make Al a good woman so that you won't regret choosing Noelia!"I'll definitely make you regret it when we meet again!Remember that! "

"Mei, Mei La! What an embarrassing thing to say!"I'm going to live as a man! "

Hearing Meira's words as she stepped out of the wagon, Al rushed away in a hurry.

I muttered a word as I watched over her back.

"...... See you, Alfine......"

The wagon carrying Al disappeared into the forest at night.

Hah, hah, hah! Ladies and gentlemen!

Perhaps he rushed in, but Noelia's breath was disturbed.

"I left." He took a step toward his new dream of becoming a "true sword saint" with his companions.Al told me to say hello to Noelia. "

"I can't believe I've made friends..."I can't believe you're leaving in silence... "

"I'll be back again." At that time, we have to try our best not to let Al down. "

Is it really my fault after all?

Noelia thought Al had left because she became my fiancée.

If you ask me if Alfine was my lover, I can assure you it's different now.

She was a [family] to me.

And you don't have to grow up to defend it, you're walking toward your own goals.

That's my interpretation.

Honestly, Al's heart is beyond me.

However, it was Noelia who wanted to lead a new life together as a flick.

"That's not true." I don't think so.And I thought I'd have to tell Noelia, so I'll tell her. ”

When I laid my hand on her shoulder, Noelia, who was lying face down, raised her face.

"Is that what you want to tell me..."

The beautiful eyes of ice blue are catching my eye.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that many things overlap and are important."Can I say it now? "

Y-Yes, please!

The figure of Noelia, whose face was reddened and her body stiffened, felt very gentle.

"My favorite is Noelia.So, before I do that, can I get to like Noelia?I'm really anxious because I haven't confirmed that I'm going to go ahead with my engagement. "

I threw words at her that I could not even say, even if I wanted to.

I feel that it is a one-sided thought because it is flowing around me and I am engaged, but I have not confirmed my intention.

Noelia looked up at me, trembling with tears from her ice blue eyes.

"Could it have been, after all, no good?"If you don't like Noelia, I'll let you know that she wasn't engaged!? "

Noelia, who was shedding large tears, shook her head as she grabbed my hand back forcefully.

“No, it's not. I was so happy that I couldn't speak.Was it really good for me? "

"Oh, I like Noelia." So, I'll give you a reply..... "

"If you don't mind me doing this, please let me stay next to Master Flick!"

With that much to say, Noelia jumped in here and her soft lips touched my lips.