The Tale of the Teapot Hero’s Revenge

A sea of stars flowing out the window.

Cloud sea if you look down and the far ground you can see from the clouds.

Wang Du is far from the other side anymore, and according to Toka, it seems to be subhuman territory soon.

"... but wow, this Magic Machine Dragon (Gargoyle)"

The Magic Machine Dragon (Gargoyle) we're riding right now is completely different from what we've been.

Long, thin, sleek shape.

There are two barrel-like thrusters on the wings on the left and right, stuck like hanging, from which there's always a full flame erupting.

The speed is much more than a few times that of the previous Magic Conductor Dragon (Gargoyle).

So it's not cold, it's not blown away by wind pressure, and that's all gone and rather comfortable.

It's a mechanism that allows you to get inside your torso, it's like you're in a building.

Besides, there's hardly any shaking.

The debilitated Beat can also be safely put on board.

"He said [the airmen] had improved their proficiency, but because of that?

"Hmm, there's that, too. You say magic is about image, right? While I was in Paradise, I was shown research materials as far as I could see. Among them is the word 'aircraft'."

"Kokuki?

What is that, food or something?

"A vehicle for flying. Let me see the blueprints. How did you come up with such a thing?"

I see.

I'm sure it was him in The Memory of the Stars.

On a star where Empireo was rampaging before, he must have flown that aircraft normally.

"That's why I've added the image of the aircraft and arranged a magic guide dragon (gargoyle)."

Toka sits in a chair near the head of the Magic Conductor Dragon (Gargoyle) and pilots it as he looks out from the eye area where it is Mad.

This is where I am now.

Something like a cockpit.

"If this is the case, the burden on Beato is minimal. We can safely transport you to the land of the fishermen."

"Nice ride, huh? I promise you a comfortable trip to the sky."

True, it's comfortable, isn't it?

I'm getting too comfortable and even worried about the part where I don't have to worry about it.

"... here, why didn't you use it when you came back from Paradise?

Even though it's absolutely more comfortable and faster than riding on the muddled back of the usual Magic Conductor Dragon (Gargoyle).

"You use a lot of magic. Making it or flying it is almost exhausting."

"So......?...... sorry. That's pretty messy."

"It's nasty to apologize. Atashi told me to go. Besides, Beat's life is at stake. Just let me get a little confused."

"... yeah"

Though I was surprised when I finally walked into my room and told you I was going to Fishman's Country now.

I have to thank you for putting your body up so far and moving for Beato.

"Arrival is about dawn, so rest till then.... a lot, aren't you?

"Thank you, I'll let you."

Sweet in favor, from the cockpit with the toca to the guest seat with the beat.

Did you hear about Quina, from around Mr. Gillius?

I guess I got him worried.

True, I was shocked to hear about Quina.

But you can't afford to think about it until now, or you were full of heads about Beato...

"Beat......"

Gently stroke Beat's head resting quietly.

This child sleeps on a sleeping table around the line of guest seats.

I make an impromptu bed with mats and sheets on it and put it to sleep there.

"For now, you seem calm."

The condition seems stable.

There's no problem with this, it looks like it can be transported to the Fishman's country.

However, the problem is when we get there.

I hear the fisherman's country is a closed place that doesn't donate other races.

You won't be able to let me in when you arrive, so let's just ask Mr. Laman.

I don't even know if that technology over there can extend Beato's life, because this is the only possibility.

(... well, I mean, there's nothing I can do for you now Beato)

I can't wait to worry about it, but I don't know when I get there.

Let's just calm down for one second and think about something else.

Sit in your seat and look down at the earth at night through your window.

The light you see in the distance is probably Corcute, a demonic country.

If you turn your eyes to the sky, full of starlight.

Did Empireo come from any of those lights?

It also reminds me of when I left the Wang Capital while the gruesome came to mind.

Everyone was surprised to hear you were going to Fisherman's Country right now.

He said Melo had arrived, too, but he didn't know what was there, so he decided to stay in danger.

Because she's strong, I didn't go for it, but I think she misses Toka for real.

And, Mr. Gillius.

(I thought you said you'd get a hold of Grandpa Kenny)

It felt like there was going to be some kind of athe.

I hope we can find a clue that will lead us to the discovery of Empireo.

The land of fishermen and the discovery of Empireo are all small hopes.

It's an unreliable story, like going on thin ice.

But this is all I have.

(And quina......)

I think there were a lot of things like autographs out there.

To Kelfa's warning, it felt like I was coming up with something when I was here to talk to Mr. Gabella.

That I said I was laying myself on a knight's play that keeps playing me fake.

... Before I left, Mr. Divai told me.

The night of that battle, Quina told me she wasn't herself.

I didn't know anything about it because it involves a hell of a lot of deep privacy, and it's not like me and Mr. Dubai are that close in the first place.

(I'm sure that kid was troubled by his existence and suffering.... I wonder if I could have been the salvation of that child)

Now there is no answer.

Because that kid, who was my friend, woke up to his true persons--

"... Wake up, what happened?

I've always thought that child's personality had completely disappeared.

But in retrospect.

The moment Nopt took me away, I saw Celia give me a very lonely look (kao).

The way I said goodbye was not an imitation, but a quina itself.

"Mr. Divai said. Celia and Quina have the same soul."

If so, Quina didn't disappear.

I just got my memory back as Celia or something like that, I don't know...?

"... we may still remain friends. Maybe we can get back to our original relationship."

I'm a jerk too.

One possibility that is unreliable, like walking on thin ice.

But believe me, I'm going to walk.

It's all the way from the beginning to rely on tiny hopes.

Because I'm used to it.

I can't sleep without Beat next door.

So I sat by the window and kept looking at the night sky.

So, how long has it been?

Somewhere, I feel the sky is getting brighter......

"Killier, are you awake?

"Unless I'm dreaming."

"Okay, you're awake. Can you see the direction of travel?

"... if you push your cheek against the window, you can manage"

Perfect for cold glass. Stick your cheeks together and see where the Magic Conductor Dragon (Gargoyle) is going.

It was the dim ocean plains that jumped into my eyes.

The morning sun, which began to rise from the opposite direction, lit the forest slightly, illuminating the sea level.

This is the end of the western part of the continent, behind the undeveloped lands of the subhuman territories.

I could really get there overnight...