"He's gone already? I wanted to restore the arena and open the tournament again."

"I'm sorry. Apparently things aren't better than I thought. You can leave the seal on this place to me, can't you?

"For once, until I demolished it, I was going to take care of it. Well, there's Jaya, and most of the thieves can't get there."

"Right. At least it won't be possible to defeat you if you're not from Lake Class."

Dawn overnight from confirmation of seal. Vio drops this one off as he travels from the mansion he made me use last night.

Because Vio manages the underground seal, and Dahlia adjusts it so that she inherits some of the magic used to seal it, making her de facto new lord.

He's expected to melt ice objects in the dungeon tomorrow, too, and then he'll drag around the city and appeal around to the effect that he's become a lord with both fame.

Most importantly, if it was meant to be, I would have to go further to Seleu to report on the change of lord and perform the ritual of inheritance, but this time Dahlia has finished the inheritance, so Nashi.

Sure, because there's a big battle ahead of us in Selew.

"What... Hey, maybe I'm stronger now, huh? Sister, shall we do a little before we leave?

"Hehe, I'm sorry, Mr. Vio, but now let me still win and run. I'm in a hurry."

"Chi...... Well, if you're headed to Selieu, use it that way because I think it's early through the woods along the way, not the streets."

"Hmm, I don't remember there was a path I could get through the woods,"

"Look, it's the way the fools made it when we rebelled before. He was going to put behind Selew, but in the end, Shun threw them all back. That's why there's only one way left."

"I see...... ok. Then be careful if you seal it. The Liberator's handwriting was just like I gave it to you."

"You're a beautiful man and a blue and red swordsman. Hmm... I recognize this red-blue combination... but honestly it's not my enemy, is it?

I've also given Vio information about another liberator, Masato and his two entourage, but she said she's seen them both fighting as gladiators.

but he retired here after being scouted as a private soldier by a nobleman.

Vio won't lose to either of us in strength, and above all, she's a woman.

I don't have to worry about being manipulated by the charm of Masato.

"Well, I'll be there. I'll make crab fried rice for this one."

"Seriously? I wish you'd made it yesterday."

"No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Then it's time for me to go."

And so, after Eldain, we set out for what she called the woods.

On the road, Chise said, "I can show you the way, too," so I decided to sit next to your seat, but Lue turned a strange mind. "Then Kai-kun will be your man, so please sit down for two."

... I appreciate the sentiment, but it's very complicated. It's awkward. And have you forgotten that I'm the one whose life was being targeted?

…………

……

And the silence of the plan. On the way: 'It's from the woods there. The meadows are being trampled and vandalized, so get in from there', a situation where we haven't spoken to each other about anything since.

Well, from Chise, you're thinking, 'What do I tell the person I stabbed?'

"... you got a question for me?

"Yes, what is it"

"Why didn't you go after Eldain first when you came from Sellew?

"The first thing I aimed for was Sarsgard. If we can drop the country directly, we can release the troublesome seal later."

"That's extravagant again. Then the seal was left entirely to Masato."

"I didn't expect much. But she unsealed the Mass Rabbit."

"And in the meantime, you attacked Noxheim..."

Thoughts are falling apart while my sister. He's a complete efficiency man.

"But I gave up Sarsgard," he said. If you ask me, I'll be in the slave trader's carriage. What happened to you?

"I lost to the Sarsgard humans. That's just it. I resent myself for doing something reckless when I'm not too strong yet. He escaped and was flushed out into the river and picked up by the men."

I see. Maybe it wasn't much the same time as when we were in Sarsgard.

"Can I ask you a question, too?

"Hmm? What?

"You seem like a demon king, but why are they after your life? What do I say?"

"Why do you think that is?

"Come on... if it's enough to say Demon King, you're following demons and trying to attack humans..."

"Hate, the devil tribe is only a part of man, a species. Besides, he doesn't actually have the throne of king, he doesn't rule the country. They really just call me that."

"... you mean like a demon king"

"It seems... I just know why you're ordered to kill me"

Nao, as you were, as Chise was.

"I am the one who can kill seven stars. Being able to kill, not seal"

"... that's inconvenient?

"I think so. He's a bastard, the one who ordered it. We'd all be happier if we didn't have seven stars."

"... I think so too. Whether it's for profit or not, it doesn't change that it's a dangerous thing that needs to be sealed. Such a seed of strife, it is absolutely peaceful without it"

That's what I think. Should I even say Japanese thinking?

"By the way... is Mr. Rue or Mr. Reyes Kai your lover, your daughter-in-law?

"I hope so sooner or later, only. I'm family now. The three of us are family for a reason."

My chest hurts as I say it. She's next door now, and she's my real family.

"... I see. You're family, aren't you? Where's the Virgin Dahlia?

"I have a corrupt relationship with him. An old friend."

Hisashi also used to come to the house from a small place.

You were familiar, and you used to hide when my friends came.

... With you so close, I'm sure you're still frustrated by loneliness.

"... hey, can you tell me your name? That's right, Chi isn't your real name, is it?

"Ah... I forgot. It's Chise. Include your last name, it's Chise Nishida."

Hmm, you're not married yet, my sister.

"Right. Greetings, Chise."

"Yes, it may be a short time, thank you"

That's how we go through the woods.

In the woods with various traces of strife. My chest aches faintly at the appearance of my sister, who looks forward without changing one complexion.

But still, did it also create a little room in my mind around me that I look around from time to time intriguingly?

"Is it so different from Japan, the world you were in?

"Do you know Japan?

"Oh. A liberator other than you, not a misato, huh? I know two boys."

"Two boys... were they called on another continent?

"Yes. Besides, I've lived a long time, and I know everything."

For now, keep the line of prevention open.

"Um... were they able to return to Japan?"

"I don't know. It just seemed like one of us decided to put ourselves in this world. The other said he would return when he fulfilled his mission. I wonder what they're doing now."

"... Really? I definitely want to go back."

"Oh, I won't spare your cooperation."

It will take two more days, he said, to get through the woods.

As soon as the sun began to set this day, we decided to get ready for camp, and we talked about leaving early tomorrow morning.

The temperature has risen so much in the past few days that the reason is to reduce the burden on demons and ourselves at all.

Fortunately, the camp is still a remnant of the previous rebellion, so we can find a place to open it.

Chise said that demons become more active around here at night, so it's good on trees when you sleep.

"You don't know your magic trick? It generates a simple connection to avoid demons."

"... I had no knowledge of that kind of tool"

"I can't believe we called them in at our own convenience and threw them away without teaching them the basics of the journey... that was tough, Mr. Chise... sleep safe today"

"No... because I ignored my plans over there and popped up"

... I'm sorry about my sister.

"Well, what are we gonna do about dinner tonight?"

"Oh, there are so many boiled potatoes I used to receive in my item box, shall I eat them in return?"

We all had pity eyes on my sister taking out potatoes that were still hot.

Well... that's how you've been eating away...

"It really helped. Thanks to this potato, I was able to live without being drugged with Eldain. Well... I was mixed with alcohol once."

"... Kai-kun. Make him a treat today..."

Lue, a hiccups eating experience, came to talk to me like that with strong willed eyes.

All right. Eat some delicious food once in a while and get some more room in your mind.

"Chise, do you want something to eat? Fortunately, my item box is almost filled with food. I'll make you anything."

"Really? Can you cook too?

"Yes, Kai-kun is a cooking professional! You can tell me anything you want, because you'll definitely make it."

"Hehe, I'll help you too. Don't hesitate to say it"

What a strange feeling. I didn't know the day would come when I would take Chise's request again.

Come on, what do you want? If it's an item box situation right now, most of the planet's cuisine is probably reproducible.

Then Chise, after a little thought, made a request.

It was extremely simple and at the same time... very nostalgic.

"Pasta, pasta is fine"

"There are so many kinds of pasta and nothing? Like meat sauce or carbonara."

At that moment 'Shit,' he mouths unexpectedly.

Exchange now... isn't it exactly the same exchange I had with Chise on Earth before?

No, well, I had this exchange quite often, so this one was almost a habit.

Then, apparently, he was smiling with a slight sad look in his eyes as he thought the same thing over there.

"... after all, people who are good at cooking are troublesome things when they make requests like this"

"As it were, well, yeah. It's like being asked what you want to eat and being able to say," What can I eat? "

"... I see. So... Peperoncino, please."

"Copy that. Then I'll make something else appropriate, so Chise will ask you to install a junction demon conductor with Dahlia. Take the escort for once."

"Okay."

I guess I'm reluctant. I can't believe you asked for the easiest menu.

Sure, I liked everything about pasta, but one of my favorites should have been taraco pasta and junobese. Well, this pasta is difficult.

"Ma... at first they said pasta. Then why don't you make all the pasta you can make?"

Since most of the things you need to prepare more than one sauce anyway, should we start cooking with a little temper and concurrency?

By the time the sunset illuminates the woods, all the preparations for the camp are over, and Dahlia is now interested in Chise and Girls Talk with Lue because she reads and Leis doesn't have to help after.

Well as far as I can tell from this one, it seems to be the form in which Lue unilaterally asks questions and Chise is answering them... don't ask me bad questions, Lue.

"Do you care?

"Dahlia...... well just fine. How's it going over there? Some memories of him, right?

"Yep. The last time I saw her... was when she went to a place called High School"

"Oh well... I wonder how many now, he"

"Hmm. I'll ask you later. Sure when Caivon comes this way..."

"Three years of college. Probably already a sociopath."

"... is it complicated, after all"

"Right. Wouldn't that bother you, too? You know, how you treat yourself in that world, on Earth."

"... unfortunately, we have lived a long time here, unlike you. Those emotions disappeared a long time ago."

"Right."

Pastas that do that and finish it.

Few dishes at a time, but plenty of varieties are available.

"Junobese," "Meat Sauce," "Napolitan," "Peperoncino with Bolchetta"

"Carbonara," "Bongole Bianco," "Cold Pasta with Tomato and Smoked Salmon"

"Pumpkin gnocchi cheese sauce," "macaroni salad," "vegetable pasta for daria"

Wouldn't this be all we could call a treat?

This is for you.

"Oh, my goodness."

"Oink B. No, because it's a joke. If the flavor is too intense, I want you to adjust it with this one."

"I see. And you made all this very well, didn't you?

"Some of them are the same ingredients, and you store all sorts of soup stock and sauce stock. I haven't had that much trouble."

"I see. It's just... aren't the flavors going to make you feel something?

"That's taken care of, too. This is not a recipe I made at home. It's all made with outside recipes."

"... you're really clever"

Well, there may be some habits out there, and I was referring to these guys when I made them at home, so sometimes they look slightly alike, but if you cook the same dish like that, everyone looks somewhat alike.

I'll carry the pasta and the others to the table, and now I'll go get them moving their bodies in a flickering place nearby.

Apparently they were working together, and now Lue and Chise were engaged with one hand of the wooden sword.

"Mr. Kai. It's amazing. She couldn't have won without a bow."

"Is that it... although from what I've seen it seems to be a good fight for Lue opponents"

"That's the third war. Sounds very memorable... I don't like this way of saying it... she's a genius. It seems appropriate not only for a privileged body, but for moving the body itself."

"... it wasn't good to lose your motor nerves."

"No, I'm not... I'm a genius when it comes to defeating people," he said.

... Ha, that's awesome. When I was in Japan, I shouldn't have even been interested in fine dust in martial arts, but I didn't expect such talent to blossom after coming to this world...

The game ends when Lue's wooden knife plays and flies that of Chise and it thrust into a nearby tree with a lot of momentum.

Come on, you've been serious a long time, both of you.

"Yes, that's it. We're both ready for dinner."

"Oh, that sounds like a treat!? Come on, honey, because Kai-kun's dinner is really delicious!

"... yes... a little, I'll catch my breath and then I'm on my way... I'm too well..."

Take the drinking water out of the void and offer it to her, who is breathing heavily and repeatedly.

"Thank you"

"... you've had a lot of heat"

Drinking up the water with momentum, she responds as she offers a bottle.

"Yes. I want to know how strong a strong person is, with"

"Because our Mr. Rue is one of the best in the world. I'm supposed to be the strongest in the world, by the way."

"... Really?"

"Huh!? Really pasta, did you make that kind too!?

"It's about as much as pasta, and I think you like all of it."

"Wow, that's amazing. Take all kinds little by little and eat!

"Oh, it's meat sauce, right? I'll have a little more."

"I'll have this Bolchetta peperoncino. Again, this is delicious. Would you like some wine?"

Waiting for dinner time. Before the pasta arranged with the table narrow, Chise finally faintly brightens her expression.

And Lue will take all kinds and give them to Chise to make sure they go over to everyone.

Mmm, Junobese is perfect for now. Is it because I used mascarpone cheese and pine nuts in luxury?

The oil is extra virgin oil, and the region is Noxheim, so it is extremely fresh.

"Kai-kun, this green pasta is delicious, although it tastes like I'm eating it for the first time"

"Right? I've made it extravagantly with all the good materials."

"The meat sauce is quite delicious too... I can see you use spices in luxury"

"I put more nutmeg in it when I simmer, and I'm adding a cow's tail with the hiccups. It's good in trout, isn't it?

"This Bottarga pasta is also better than before...... smells different"

"That's different salt. I use salt from that sea. It's usually just rock salt, but a little coarse salt mixed with algae is better if you think about it with Bottarga."

Everyone still liked the dishes they made with care that they could not imitate the flavors at home.

And seeing how the chise at the heart...

Oh, good. A full smile. My heart is not dead yet. That's all for sure.

"Shh, it's so delicious... I've never eaten anything like this... yeah... really"

"That was good. There are lots of changes."

In this way, we were able to successfully finish the first camp where we exchanged thistles.

Two days later. When the scent of the sea seemed to mix slightly with this nose through the woods and out into the streets.

Far down the road, blurred and large silhouettes appear.

It's like watching Disney Ohnd from afar, like that.

Says Sellew faces the southern tip of the ocean and usually has regular flights out of Noxheim, and you think it's common to use that one?

Well, I can snort that there aren't many people heading from Eldyne. Because rare people go there in the first place.

"It's remnants of when Selew was a country. That royal castle is, in a way, a symbol of the Republic today."

"I see. Now, what are you gonna do when you get over there...

"... Mr. Chise should hide himself somewhere. It's not convenient with me."

"That's true...... shall I follow Mr. Chise then?

"It would help if you did. Lue will also ask for the protection of Chise and Reis. And Caivon... come with me in preparation for battle."

"... I knew it was going to be a fight, huh?

"I'll do a good deed to make sure it doesn't... but I guess you can't. Caivon, I need you to take full measures. He's the master who taught me how to lead dragons."

"I don't know what it is... but don't worry, if the other person is involved in the dragon, I won't lose to one hundred million."

That's how we set foot in Selju, the destination of this journey, at the southernmost point of the continent, where we could probably fight a great battle and possibly seven stars.