The Struggle of Returning to The Other World

"Excuse me."

I squeezed my voice out of my thirsty throat and I opened the door and walked into the office.

Same sight I once saw.

Lady Frahamti gently heads to her desk, behind which Mr. Ars refrains.

- Mr. Ars, you failed to abduct me, but you didn't have to fire me.

When I sent him a glimpse with such sarcasm, he noticed it and Mr. Ars raised his mouth slightly.

Last time, Mr. Ars never moved a face like Nobu's, so hang on a little bit.

Yeah, it wasn't like that. I'm not repeating the same thing.

So it's okay.

"This is, come on. Thank you for taking the time to come."

Lady Frahamti stood up and invited us in.

And sit back on the couch as prompted.

Again, Mr. Frahamti across the street, after all, has a great sense of intimidation.

I know you're not deliberately threatening me, but that position and previous background have tailored his signs of cohesion to something unique. In my normal life, I feel like I have no contact.

"First and foremost, good luck with your long journey. I am truly relieved by your safe return."

"... thank you"

"Especially since Master Hulka left in an unexpected way. I didn't care how you spent your time in the Pilgrimage."

"Thanks to all of you, we had no problems"

The truth is that there have been many things, but there are times when I can report them to Mr. Frahamti in detail.

Besides, I felt it was kind of different to apologize to him for worrying, so I reserved it for easy answers.

"Lady Frahamti. This time, I'm responsible for everything. I'm so sorry."

In contrast to me, the neighbor, Lady Ardina, bows her head deeply.

"I'm reflecting that I've done something irrevocable"

"Dear Aldina, even witches shouldn't bow their heads easily."

Lady Frahamti returned it in such a gracious voice. but I don't even think it's a genuine word.

"No. I am aware of the weight of the sins of what I have done."

"I see. Now, is it okay that this time, Master Ardina herself will be admitted to everything?

"- Yes."

"If you admit it, you can think about getting yourself rebelled in the future."

"Yes, I'm ready."

Clearly, Master Ardina ran out of words.

"Does that mean you're ready to leave your current position -"

I shook my shoulder at Lady Frahamti's cut back.

Is it in the dark that you threaten to tell yourself that you will quit the witch?

Such a guided interrogation is terrible. Where I tried to open my mouth as an emotion, but I could be pressed against Noel.

"I think we should have. But... I'd like to continue witching."

Lady Ardina said so looking straight at Lady Frahamti.

"It is an indisputable fact that Master Halutia supported us in correcting the 'temper' this time. On my own, I did not fulfill my role as a witch because of my lack of power. I know it's a pleasure to say this in such a way. Still."

Lady Ardina held her fist all the way on her knees.

"I want to serve as a witch. I'd like to try again."

……

"The power as a witch wasn't the only thing that supported Master Halutia. My mind has also been supported by the presence of 'Mr Hulka'. I won't repeat my mistakes anymore. Now I'm ready to be a witch. Maybe it was too late. But please, just give me one more chance. I'm willing to accept any other punishment."

I thought that Ardina, who speaks her thoughts diligently, was just biased, one ordinary woman.

Once, I saw her in a gorgeous parade, no girlfriend until divine. She smiles like a goddess and has the inclusiveness to accept everything, she doesn't have that.

Dear Ardina, desperately, grudgingly, appealing in one's own way. That's why her appeal resonated strongly in my mind.

"I know exactly what you mean."

Master Frahamti is calm.

"But as a matter of fact, Master Ardina has done a serious deed that is in the witch. And there is also Lord Rayburn, who can be described as a subordinate of your belly. You can't just tell me to keep everything flowing into the water and try again."

"... Yes, you're right"

"This isn't one of mine. You can take it as an idea of this country itself. Even where I personally wanted to continue investing in Master Ardina, I'm sure the others will remain silent. Especially since the King is already anxious that Aldina will continue to be a witch."

It was my first ear.

Though I didn't think too deeply because I had no contact with the king at all. Naturally, this time it's in his ear too - and against Master Ardina, is it negative?

"The final decision will be for us to have a meeting, get the King's opinion, and then it will be made. In the unlikely event that you return to Harutia, you may well consider it."

- Coming.

After all, Lady Frahamti - this country was looking at me with such a heart.

"Master Frahamti, how long have you been thinking about that? From the beginning?

In my inquiry, Lady Frahamti gave me an ambiguous grin.

"From the beginning, I guess. However, when we first found out that you were back in this world, we needed to figure out, first and foremost, who you were re-subpoenaing, so we might as well start thinking about this matter after it turns out."

I do not know when Lady Frahamti was convinced that Master Ardina and Mr. Luno were the culprits. But it wouldn't have taken that long.

"It has long been a 'possibility' in my mind to ask Master Halutia to return. Because it was too dangerous to make your presence public, only a handful of people, including the King, were informed. But - in discussing Master Ardina's future, we can no longer continue to lay low Master Harutia's presence. We believe it's tidal time around here."

I mean, let's publicize the fact that the witches of the other world are back in this world, within the royal palace.

There is no mistake in Lady Frahamti's claim.

I think you're right.

Because as the prime minister of this country, I think calmly and deal with it.

But.

(I'm glad to hear about Master Ardina's determination. Again, because my heart was set)

"- I can't accept it."

Clearly, I told him.

Don't make strays feel dusty.

"I'm a different world person. The political story of this world has absolutely nothing to do with me. So even if the king commanded me to be a witch again, I wouldn't be obliged to follow it."

Master Frahamti still has a cool face.

But if that scares you, I didn't come here.

"It seems like you put me in the head and think a lot about the future, but I, it doesn't matter. If you're going to force yourself, you're just going back to the world."

"But you can't go home on your own."

"Mr. Luno will return you"

I ran out of words immediately.

"It was Master Ardina and Mr. Luno who called me in, wasn't it? According to Mr. Luno's story, it was possible for him to return me alone. Mr. Luno promised me that he would return me anytime, depending on how I felt."

Truth is, though I didn't make that promise.

But this thing, the one who said it, wins. Besides, if you have to, ask Mr. Luno to come home and it will be a "fact".

"… with him, have you met"

"Yes, yesterday"

There, it's true.

"I see."

Master Frahamti laughed all the time.

"I understand what you're trying to say. So what are your terms?

"Huh?"

"Something, you must be thinking about terms of exchange. If not, even if I can't come all the way out here to talk about this, I just wish I'd actually been home even during yesterday. If you have any conditions for being a witch candidate, I'd like you to let me know."

That's the Chancellor.

Very quick to talk to.

Master Noel and Ardina, sitting next to me, watching me breathlessly.

I nodded and showed them both.

"Give me a year, please"

This was the conclusion I came to after thinking about it.

"Indeed, Master Ardina may have made a great mistake. But if that 'fault' is my existence, and that I, at all, have been of use to this country and to Master Ardina. Please, I want you to give Aldina a chance to make it right."

It may seem like what my little girl found out.

In fact, there's no way I can tell this from difficult politics.

But I don't mind that. I kept getting mixed up about this inexplicable Isakoza, whether it was a childish idea or not, come on, I hope I pierced my mind.

"I believe that Master Ardina can serve as a fine witch. It's a year to prove it. I'm sure Master Ardina will be an extraordinary witch in that year enough not to let anyone complain."

"So what if, in that year, we were seen as lacking?

"You can put me on the list of witches."

"Ha, Mr. Hulka......"

Master Ardina called my name with a faint voice.

I can't help but be surprised. At the time of yesterday's discussion between the three of us, we weren't planning to be so sure. - But you can't do that. I can't talk halfway to convince Master Frahamti. I need to be prepared.

"During that year I will neither escape nor hide. I have trouble being under house arrest like before, but if you allow me to live on my own volition and as I wish, I will stay in this world for a year. If not, take me off my pawn. I'm going back to my old world."

And one more thing, and I go on to fold.

"If you want to go back to the original world, but you can call it as many times as you want, they can't do that. Mr. Luno has promised me that he will never call me again, and even if he doesn't, every time time time passes, the signs that I am a 'witch of another world' fade away - that I will not be able to call a new witch, either, aside, until the next fifty years. Of course, Master Frahamti would know that."

……

Lady Frahamti showed her contemplative appearance.

I find it a definite bargain.

Last time, you were the one who made me say very little what I wanted to say and took the story to my convenience by trying to roll it in smoke. Right now, he's thinking about it.

"... Sure, it won't be a bad story. There was a lot going on, but in the end, Master Ardina succeeded in correcting the distortion of the 'pulse'. Then let's have a voice or, to some extent, a suppression that you should get off the witch's throne right now. - Especially if you can stay with Harutia, the 'Witch of the Other World'."

I did.

Master Frahamti snorted at my opinion!

"-But"

A sharp gaze of restraint shoots me through.

The beating of his beating chest began to sound loud in a different way.

"It's too dangerous to be able to get away from our protection during that year. I can't still stand a door in a person's mouth as I lay down your presence as much as I can. Already, the participants in the Witch Pilgrimage have found out who you are. How harshly we laid down the decree, and sooner or later this matter will spread a little bit. With that in mind, we still believe that it is best for Harutia to spend time with us."

What, and I'm stuck in words.

The clouds get suspicious.

Keep it up. Then, in the end, it's on Master Frahamti's palm.

Maybe he was originally going to give Master Ardina some respite - while keeping me as a pawn.

No, I've done that, even before. If the time to make a decision just slips back a little, I guess it won't hurt or itch for Lady Frahamti.

"I'll protect her."

That's when Noel raised his voice, watching what had been going on.

The gaze of everyone on the spot concentrates on him.

"I'm not the only one. Hulka has gotten a lot of 'buddies' in this second summons. I'm not just a person on the side ordered. These are the people that Haruka, as one person, has achieved as a result of being sincerely confronted. They will certainly spare no effort to help in case anything happens to Hulka."

The words struck me hard in the chest.

My 'buddies' - irreplaceable, people.

"Lord Luno has already stated that it will be for the individual Hulka.... Nor Lord Ordis, with no clear words, was taken during the pilgrimage to take precedence over your order for the safety of Hulka. Lord Sotini, who is counted as a witch candidate alongside Master Ardina, should also be sure to lend his help to the crisis in Hulka. And..."

Noel sent his gaze to Master Ardina.

With that in mind, Master Ardina nods strongly.

"I feel the same way. I wanted to continue witching somehow, but most of all, I hope for Mr. Halka's safety and happiness. It's not what I could have said on my own, the culprit who tormented Mr. Hulka, but still. - From now on, I want to repay her."

Master Frahamti doesn't move his expression.

But Noel didn't try to pull either.

"Hulka is no longer the 'witch of the other world' we know. On my own, I cut my place open. Lady Frahamti must also know that there are many admirers of her throughout the city"

……

"If you're looking for her as an obedient witch, you should understand that she no longer exists anywhere like that. Trapped in a narrow cage, Hulka doesn't make it good. At the end of the day, I would jump out of the cage and - again - fly out of my reach. That's all."

A tongue battle played directly next to him is something I can't resist.

That's what Noel thought of me.

But it certainly could be. I cannot spend any more time being captured by Lady Frahamti. 'Cause I found out. the life of the outside world that flew out of the royal palace. Not as a witch, just as one person every day. - In this, in the other world.

"I see."

Lady Frahamti nodded quietly.

"I guess you can't force me to do this any more"

Huh.

That is.

"- Okay. Accept your proposal fully."

- Really.

Really!?

I was just surprised to get up.

"However, it's a year from now. If our country sees Lady Ardina as lacking - you will not reject the possibility of becoming a 'witch of the other world' once and for all. Do you mind?

Lady Frahamti didn't forget to nail her at the end.

I squeezed my lips tighter and still snorted firmly.

I won't pull it off now. If you get lost, I won't tell you from the beginning.

I believe - Master Ardina.

At first, though this other world was brought here without any explanation.

Now, on my own initiative, I'll stay here.

Because I can't abandon you.

As the same 'witch', about Master Ardina, who has suffered and has come to grieve.

Besides...

(I'd like to see some more of the rest of this world)

During the pilgrimage, I was just having a hard time.

Still didn't want to go home right now because there was a life in the King's Capital.

That place is warm. Everyone at the diner. Their kindness, which welcomed me alone, continues to shine slightly in my chest like an indelible lightning flame, even now that I have been away for a long time.

So I don't regret this choice.