He Didn’t Want to Be the Center of Attention, Hence, after Defeating the Demon Lord, He Became Guild Master

Only part of the people of King Alvinas saw Kvaris, but the shadow of the distant floating island disappeared by morning.

We returned to the flying battleship, left the scene and returned to the forest where the firedragon ranch was located.

Frey was in the control room and Sharon didn't say anything. Sharon told me that his contract with Sphere had been transferred to me and that he would now take me as his direct master, and he disappeared after a while of mourning.

Verlaine and Shelley showed up and Shelley began to feel depressed - but when Verlaine put her hand on her shoulder, she jumped into my chest like she was being played.

I guess he kept crying. Yet the tears did not wither, and Shelley trembled and cried. In the meantime, Verlaine remained silent. Close your eyes as you pray and stand still - the blood drips from your fist.

"What a demon king... can't protect even one daughter. Saved by my daughter and lived a long time....."

"... Verlaine, don't hurt yourself. Sphere....."

Yuma relieves Verlaine of her tight grip. Along the way, the tears from Yuma's cheeks fell on her hand.

"Still, I... can't forgive myself. There was still something I could do... without using my powers as a demon king..."

"Verlaine was using the power of the Spirit to launch the Magic Crystal Compression Cannon... unless he was an extraordinary user of Spirit Magic, he wouldn't have been so powerful."

While listening to Frey, Verlaine bit her lips and closed her eyes.

"... thank you for the comfort. But... if I could replace you, I wanted to. Even though I know I can't do it, I can't help but hope."

Verlaine is strong, but she's still hurt.

If I were to comfort her now, I wouldn't accept it. She is such a woman - but if her pride does not heal her wounds, Sphere will be sad.

"Dick, why Sphere was able to stop that monster, how he changed the direction of Kvaris... we should know that."

You call me by my name, not as my servant, but as Sphere's mother.

Verlaine is furious. To be unaware of everything Sphere had to risk his life for, and why he chose to do so.

Shelley gently leaves and wipes her wet eyes. And she saw me, just like Verlaine, with a strong will in her eyes.

"... Sphere was born... with our magic. But where did Sphere's heart come from...?

Our magic mixed up in me and separated the overflowing power, creating an artificial spirit-spirit. It's just an inference from the situation.

Suppose something was working at that time. What if Sphere was born for a reason?

--If that doesn't bring Sphere back to us. I wonder what it means to know.

The only way to change our fate here is to go back 2,000 years.

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Three days passed when he returned to King's Landing.

I don't feel the flow of time. Make sure Sphere isn't around every morning and spend a long time feeling like the day doesn't end.

I didn't really feel alive. I could only feel it like a curse when it flowed.

None of Sakuya's Guild members have been informed of Sphere. I had no choice but to tell Mr. Hale and Mizha that there were circumstances and they were leaving King's Landing.

You're Dana's daughters, so you're old enough to want to take an adventure? When you get back, spoil yourself, because you're still a kid. "

I'm relieved that Sphere is strong, but I miss her a bit... because she can still play slowly.

It should feel unnatural for Sphere to leave King's Landing suddenly. Still, everybody didn't ask for the right answer to my vague explanation.

I have to tell you the truth, but I'm ahead of the answer.

Even if I knew, I was saved by seeing everybody who believed Sphere was still alive.

--- Reality is not accepted. I'm not ready to face the reason I lost Sphere.

"... Master. Are you going to finish today just by working?

Verlaine is coming to me in the office. I told her I could take a break, but I work as a shopkeeper every day.

Sakuya realized what I had in mind and asked them to do it.

--I was trying to stop Kvaris by myself. She did not blame it, nor did she blame her for the loss of Sphere.

She understands everything and still calls me Master.

Verlaine sighs when she sees me without answering. And when he came near me, he looked at the leather notebook as it was spreading.

"Did you write down what to do next? You don't see anything when you see it?

"... I don't know what to do anymore. But I also know I can't say that."

"Does that mean you need time? I know how you feel, but it doesn't seem like your husband."

That's what they say it's not good as it is. I also know - I have to find answers to Verlaine's questions.

"... did you hear what Lord Miralka said? She said she was absent from magic college. Princess Manarina came to let me know. I couldn't see your husband's face, so I wouldn't let him see you."

I haven't spoken to Miralka since that time. Eileen wants to calm down and is practicing alone in the woods of the Fire Dragon Ranch. Cody showed his face once, but he just came to see us and said he might not be able to come for a while.

I think Cody is trying not to lose sight of his true role as a Knight Commander. Sphere respected the seriousness of Cody - all being in the Knights concealed from being a woman, Sphere affirmed and admired.

I don't betray what Sphere wanted. We must be there.

"You should go and see him once. Don't worry about the shop, I'm here. Rimserit is also helping us."

"... is Master okay?

"I'm downstairs, so I can't even tell you how hard it is to meet and talk... Master says he can't organize his feelings yet. This wouldn't have happened if I had stayed with her."

Both Master and Shelley said they should have seen Sphere. But even if I did, I don't think Sphere made a different choice.

Nobody's bad. No one should be blamed, but everyone is still hurt.

--You should blame me for not doing anything while you know it. Verlaine puts her hand on my shoulder, as she sees it.

"You have to eat about your meal. If you look so thin, you'll have to eat it with your mouth shut. I can't tell Sphere how Dick looks right now."

"... I'm sorry. I'll go out after dinner."

"Hmm. That's fine... little by little. I want you to look into Sphere and Kvaris when your husband wants to move. I'll do what I can."

Verlaine said that and stroked my back and left the room.

One by one. The words were thankful and I felt sorry for my concern.

I can't stay still. I stood up and looked out the window.

Remember the scenery you saw on a banning ride with Sphere. The sky remained blue, and the king's city remained unchanged.

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Miralka's house is located in the corner of the university district where the University of Magic is located. One of the houses where the faculty live is that Miralka's father is a professor at the University of Magic, which is no less large than a noble mansion.

It's been a long time since I knew this was Miralka's house, but I never officially walked in through the front door. "Fairy Bird", which Miralka was rewarded for the demon king's crusade, has escaped and she has vanished before - but now it is more important to check Miralka's condition while she is away from college.

It took courage to meet. Still, I made a nourishing soup so that I could not eat as much as myself, and put it in the thermal pot of magic equipment and brought it as a plug. They also serve snacks.

I was prepared to be told that I didn't want to see him now. When the knocker rings at the front door, an odd woman wearing a waitress's clothes comes out from inside - not Miralka's mother, but someone who works in the house.

"Hello, customer. We don't seem to have any promises of a visit today....."

"I'm sorry for asking suddenly. I'm Dick Silver. I heard that Miralka is absent from the University of Magic, so I asked for sympathy."

When she greeted him nervously, the shrewd servant woman with sharp eyes smiled.

"You're Dick... the lady wants to talk to you."

"Ah... oh, Miralka... are you going to talk about me?

"I've been a close friend of yours since I joined the Demon King Crusaders, so I won't be shy. I think it will be all right if you do it as usual... I'll just make sure the lady gets through."

"Yes, please."

It's been a long time since people who meet each other have been treated according to their age, without taking their position or anything into account. Reflect on your behavior as to whether or not you are being polite.

--Soon the Servant woman will come back and let me in. The carpeted mansion from the entrance hall is still a high grade house in King's Landing. It is very interesting to see at a glance that the condiments are also selected.

Miralka's room on the second floor is marked with a name plate and it says to knock. I've been to Eileen's house, but I still get a little nervous because I rarely get to go to another woman's house.

"Miss Miralka, Miss Dick is here."

"Yes, please come in."

I'm relieved to hear Miralka's voice for the first time in a few days. It's not a sinking voice - but it's probably the result of Miralka's efforts over the past few days.

I'll be taken to my room. In the daylight through the curtains, Miralka stood up to welcome me. I don't wear clothes or hair accessories that I've never seen in my house.

"... there's something delicate about you too. My cheeks are so thin."

"I'm unconscious about that. I don't think that's a good idea....."

"I'm going to be absent from college by today. Starting tomorrow, as usual. If you don't, you'll worry about her."

Before I asked, Miralka spoke to me. I sit at the suggestion of a chair, but she does not sit and stands still.

"... my fingers are thin. I don't think he's eaten at all."

Miralka doesn't answer. Looking at her hand, she breathes trembling.

"Even though she's gone, it feels despicable to eat to live."

"... the Sphere we know won't want that idea."

"... I know... I know. Still... remember that she called us mothers when she laughed..."

Turn your back on me, Miralka won't show her tears.

I wonder if it was so luxurious and small. Miralka is always chest tight and confident - affirming herself. I was courageous, and so was everybody.

"I can't fall, either. I've made soup... and I want Miralka to drink it if I can."

Miralka doesn't answer. Even when I wipe my tears, the eyes that look back at me remain painfully red and my chest hurts.

"... if you want to take it with you. I can't let them take it home."

When I say strong, Miralka sits opposite me. I stood up, laid a mat on the table, and started preparing my meal.

When the soup is poured into the vessel and recommended to try, Miralka rubs with a spoon and carries it to her mouth. Kokun, swallow it and Miralka won't move.

Shizukuzuku falls on the mat. It doesn't stop with a single drop, but tears fall from drop to drop.

"... delicious..."

Miralka said with a small voice. I could only stand by and watch until she stopped crying.