After lunch and a slow meal break, I took out the resonance stone and put it in the middle of the table. If Delica is on schedule, she'll be back at my parents' house by now.

While the three of us were watching, I poured a mana of wind attributes into the resonant stone. And when I put my face against it, which began to shine light green, I immediately called.

"Dad, Mom, listen..."

"- Well, I can really hear Mark! Delica, this is amazing! Is it a magical instrument? Don't you see?

All of a sudden I heard my mother's voice. Looks like Delica's nearby. I wonder if there are a few other people surrounding the resonance stone, but I can hear a sad and lively voice.

"Um, Mom?

"Oh, I'm sorry! Marc, it's been a week or so. It's been a while. Is Nicolas here?

"Mom, there's Nicola too!

Nicolas cheerfully raised her voice toward the resonance stone. Nicolas has a lot to offer, but I think she really misses her mom and dad. I still smile deeply happy.

"I'm glad you're both feeling well. Delica-chan told me about it, but it looks like there's been a lot going on."

"Yeah, but it's okay, and Celine's doing fine, so don't worry about it."

"Ufufu, I'm not worried. Because they're both my proud children!

My mother laughed and spoke of her trust in us. That's my original mother I'm proud of.

"Marc, will you take my place?

Celine stepped out on the table and approached the resonating stone.

"Leona, it's Celine."

"Oh, Celine. Thank you for protecting me and you."

"Yes, of course, I'll keep you safe, but I'm sorry I'm late.

"What are you talking about? Marc followed me. You're in Miss Celine's birthplace now, aren't you? I think you can go somewhere you can't go normally, and you've earned a mark."

To be honest, there are parts that I quite agree with. Thanks to me, I was taught dark magic, and I was able to exchange several magical instruments.

"I'd appreciate it if Leona told me that.... but there's only one thing I really have to apologize for..."

The murmur around my mother calmed down in the words. Celine starts talking with a serious look.

"Marc would have come back today if it were true.... I mean, Leona should have been able to take a bath today, but I'm so sorry she hasn't come in yet! On the contrary, I feel terribly guilty about taking a bath every day! I'm really, really sorry!

Celine lowered her head with her hands on the resonant stone. Sometimes I see that reaction, but it really permeates our world.

For a moment I wondered what to say, but I thought it was like this. I don't know the actual age of Celine, but it looks similar, and because everything is similar to optimism, they get along well beyond the boundaries of the general and the guests. After that, there was a really distracting conversation.

― Well then, when I get back, I'll have tea with you again.

"Yes, I'll be back in a hurry, so please wait ~"

The public conversation between parents seems to have ended quickly. Well, I guess it's time to get down to business.

"Mom, I have a favor to ask you."

"Yeah? What is it?

"Almost... Specifically, I want to stay in this village for about three months."

I hear my mother breathing, and there is a groan around me. That's amazing.

"May I ask why?

Her voice echoes in a slightly stiff tone. I made up my mind about the excuse I had in mind from the beginning.

"Well, there are a lot of people here who can use magic to learn, and nature is beautiful and I'm not tired of watching it. It would be a waste to leave soon....."

"Hmm, if it's magic, Celine can see it, and it's strange to stay for three months just for sightseeing, right? Mom, I can't forgive you for that.... Tell me the real reason.

The tone hasn't changed much as before, but I understand. My mother is a little angry.... I didn't want Celine to worry if I could, but it seemed impossible to convince her without telling her the truth. Let's be honest.

"I'm sorry... I think Delica told me that I used Celine's tools to transfer from the nest."

"Yeah, I heard that. They said that they had metastasized from the monster's nest in an instant. Celine is amazing!"

"It's an important tool for adventurers. So Celine needs to spend three years in this village to recreate the tools, but I want to do something about it."

"But it's about Celine. I thought you said you didn't mind.

"Of course you said that. But I want to return what you've done for me by doing what I can. Fortunately, I can make that tool in three months. [M] Of course, Nicolas also agrees. So, Mother, please. I want you to wait three months for me to go home."

I will bow my head to my mother, who will be on the other side of the resonance stone. And I waited for it to come down.

"... Hmm, I see. If that's the case... of course! Marc and Nicola are nice! My mother is so happy to have such a child!"

I heard my mother's bright voice from the resonance stone. I should have been honest with you from the beginning.

When I stroked my chest down to get my mother's consent, I heard a voice of denial from unexpected places.

"Oh, no, Marc! I can't do it anymore... I can't do it, I can't do it!

All of a sudden it was Celine who was just having a nice talk with her mother.