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Just Before the Decisive Battle

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One week passed after that.

While preparing various things, Stella worked hard on her adjustments. In the end, she settled on throwing the “Fragarach” with her left hand. The name’s origin seemed to be a sword that flew on its own when wished for, so it might have been just right.

In any case, Stella completely mastered the dual-wield. She became able to bat back with perfect accuracy every time. She coordinated with Leia and the others, and everything was ready. All that remained was to face the decisive battle the next day.

Therefore, that day everyone went to bed early. Everyone was lying down wrapped in cotton.
It was warm, and recently they had always slept that way. It was also a big factor that Marcosias had become like a puppy and squeezed in between them.

“Piyo… Maru-chan’s belly is warm, piyo…” (Dia)

“Master is fluffy too.” (Marcosias)

“Maru-chan is soft and moist, piyoyo.” (Dia)

Dia and Marcosias were murmuring softly while holding each other. I whispered while lying toward Stella.

“But I really did not expect you would actually master it…” (Elt)

“Mmmfu. It is thanks to Elt-sama’s advice…!” (Stella)

At first, Stella felt guilty about throwing the bat, but now she hesitated no longer. Since I suggested it, I told her not to worry about it.

Actually, even in baseball practice, there is something called bat throwing. You swing without a ball and then, release the bat. Doing this reveals the hitter’s swinging habit, and the bat flies off. It is used to check the difference between one’s image and the actual swing. When Stella tried it, there seemed to be some discrepancy. Well, she immediately corrected it by herself.

“Tomorrow is finally the real thing, so be careful. The Lion Knight has also been rated as an A-rank monster.” (Elt)

“Yes… The Flower General was an A-rank considering increase in numbers, but the Lion Knight is rated A-rank purely for combat strength.” (Stella)

“That means it is a formidable opponent.” (Elt)

“…Elt-sama always worries about us. Are you anxious?” (Stella)

“I am just watching from behind. I am not extremely anxious, but I do feel some anxiety.” (Elt)

“I see…” (Stella)

Satisfied with my answer, Stella nodded and closed her eyes.

“I will be careful not to let my guard down.” (Stella)

“Yes, please do.” (Elt)

Stella closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly. She became quiet as she was.

Honestly, this cotton is quite comfortable.

I quickly became sleepy too.

“Suuyaa… piyo… Maru-chan is good at swimming, piyo…” (Dia)

“Suu… wafu… That’s right…” (Marcosias)

Dia and Marcosias also seemed to be asleep already. Their murmured words seemed to be linked somehow. I slowly closed my eyes too. I felt Stella’s hand gently overlap mine.

Maybe her hand moved unconsciously. She swung the bat so much that it was natural for her hand to move on its own. If I swung that much, I might swing even in my dreams. Yes, I would leave it as it is…

Then, I also quickly fell asleep.

 

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The next morning. The weather was good. There were only scattered clouds in the sky.

The wind has been strong and cold recently but today was not like that. I felt strong sunlight from the morning. It looked like it would get warm. We ate breakfast as usual and departed for the forest.

Stella was full of fighting spirit. Even watching from the side, I could feel her determination burning. Today, naturally, our whole family would watch over the hunt. Dia was carried by Marcosias, chirping piyo piyo.

It somehow felt like a family watching a sports festival, but I did not say it out loud though.

When we arrived in front of the underground passage entrance, Leia and the others were already waiting. As usual, Leia wore her cockatrice hat. Next to her was Nana, who helped us practice. Of course, she wore a costume. Thinking about it deeply was a loss.

Iskamina and the adventurer in his thirties were also there. It was almost an all-star group.

When they noticed Stella, Leia spoke up.

“Oh, thank you for today…! Umm, before the fight, please share your determination.” (Leia)

“Yes, safety first, but I will definitely accomplish it.” (Stella)

“That’s encouraging! I will add that to the collection of quotes. We have to make a new quote mantle too.” (Leia)

“…Are you always like that?” (Stella)

Nana looked somewhat tired from the continuous hard training. Her knees and hips seemed slightly bent.

I really appreciate Nana’s cooperation to that extent… Maybe S-rank adventurers understand each other. Stella was vague about this. There must be things only a true adventurer understands.

Leia gave a strong thumbs-up in response to Nana’s words.

“You’ll be happier if you get used to it!” (Leia)

Hmm, strong. At times like this, Leia feels invincible.

“I somehow understand now… That is why she is called capable.” (Elt)

Next to that exchange, Dia was tilting her head. Dia’s eyes seemed to be looking at Leia’s cockatrice hat.

“Piyo… Something is bothering me, piyo… Something is different, piyo.” (Dia)

“Hm? What’s wrong?” (Elt)

“My friend’s head looks a little different, piyo…?” (Dia)

Friend’s head? Is she looking at Leia’s cockatrice hat? No, only the chin strap should be different in appearance.

Leia made a quick arrangement with Stella, then raised her hand and gave the command to everyone. She looked sharp and confident.

“Well then, we will enter the underground passage now! The Lion Knight should be patrolling around here underground, so the fight will start soon. Do not let your guard down!” (Leia)

““Ooo!”” (Everyone)

After saying that, Leia grabbed the hat’s strap and twisted it tightly. She was turning on the light.

I also had to illuminate the path with [Moon-viewing Moss].

Ah… Leia’s hat eyes lit up.

*Peka*

“They lit up, piyo…!? The eyes, the eyes are glowing, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ah… that is…” (Elt)

“Tou-sama, what I thought was strange was that, piyo…! The eyes are glowing, piyo yo!” (Dia)

“…Yes, that companion is a little different. Special, and the eyes glow.” (Elt)

“Is that so, piyo…? Now that you mention it, they revive even if they die, piyo. Their eyes must be special too, piyo…” (Dia)

“Yes… the eyes are special.” (Elt)

I answered with a distant look.

Leia faced us and gave a thumbs-up again.

What a good smile… wait! Your settings keep increasing!?

“My eyes glow too.” (Marcosias)

“Eh!?” (Elt)

“Piyo!? Maru-chan’s eyes glow too!?” (Dia)

“…No way.” (Elt)

It is not impossible. She is a Femon from hell after all. Her eyes might glow. But there is no need to make them glow now… Well, there is magic that makes eyes glow or shoot beams.

Actually, I can use that beginner magic too, but I do not use it because I have [Moon-viewing Moss]. It consumes a lot of mana and really only makes light.

“I want you to try! Make them glow, piyo!” (Dia)

“Eh?” (Elt)

“Got it…!” (Marcosias)

“N-no, not now…!” (Elt)

I somehow stopped her.

If the eyes glow here, it will only attract attention.

“No, piyo?” (Dia)

“Ah, yes… We will cheer for Stella and do it after returning home. That is why we came.” (Elt)

“Understood, piyo…! Glowing is next time, piyo!” (Dia)

“Got it!” (Marcosias)

Phew, I was saved. Well… even if the eyes glow, it does not really change anything. However, Marcosias has almost no mana. If she tries to glow her eyes with magic, she might overuse her power and feel sick. If she uses power carelessly, I will have to make things consistent later.

While thinking about that, Dia was staring at me.

“…Will my eyes glow too, piyo?” (Dia)

“Well, eventually…” (Elt)

At that time, I did not expect at all. I never imagined the whole family’s eyes would glow. It would be interesting and fun if eyes glow.

Yes, well, let’s call this emotional education!

 

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