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Wriggle Wriggle

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At Nana’s question, Leia tilted her head.

“I don’t quite understand what you mean…” (Leia)

“She used the same power that’s in my costume. It’s a very rare power…” (Nana)

“What kind of power is it?” (Leia)

“Super acceleration. It’s said to be a Demon technology. Emits a blue light and surges forward at incredible speed.” (Nana)

“Hehh, that sounds fun… I’m getting excited.” (Leia)

As Leia leaned forward with interest, Nana let out a sigh.

“I’ll show you sometime… It’s a pretty amazing power.” (Nana)

“It’s a promise…!” (Leia)

Bringing a glass of tomato juice from the kitchen, Nana sat back down. She drew the curtains completely, shutting out the light, and stored away her costume. Leia took a sip of the tomato juice.

“Hmm… Demon, huh. I never expected to hear that word…” (Leia)

“I want to hear your take on it.” (Nana)

“What exactly are demons in the first place? How does one even determine something is a demon?” (Leia)

“Well, yeah. For the past two hundred years, no demon has been confirmed.” (Nana)

Demon of Hell. During the age of myth, such transcendent beings, self-proclaimed as such, were recorded in texts. Reportedly, they made contact with gods and early humans… sometimes clashing, other times becoming allies. Such records remained all over the world. However, nothing was certain. There was no fixed rule.

“Many things considered demonic back then turned out to be just transformation magic or unknown monsters. During wartime, some factions even claimed they had summoned powerful demons.” (Leia)

“The Demon King of Zanzas, Marcosias was one of those cases too.” (Nana)

“…The academic circles say that since she was easily defeated by Stella-sama, she was probably just bluffing.” (Leia)

Leia shrugged.

“Personally, I’d prefer if she really were a demon. That has more romantic appeal. But in reality, truly demon-like cases are extremely rare.” (Leia)

“I know. The church’s demon-hunting unit was disbanded over a hundred years ago.” (Nana)

Some noble houses even claimed that their ancestors were demons. Using that to declare themselves special, a chosen bloodline. Of course, no one knew the truth.

“Do you have any proof?” (Leia)

“No… Nothing at all. Just a hunch.” (Nana)

Nana admitted that without hesitation.

“Some of the powers in this costume were passed down to me from my predecessor. Along with the title of Artifact Master.” (Nana)

An S-Rank Adventurer was a transnational hero, and that title was inherited. Not just the title, but also the accumulated knowledge and magical tools. Nana’s costume fully displayed that legacy.

“Some of it, even the origins are unclear. Super acceleration is one of them. If I can, I want to know. I’m sure my predecessor and their predecessors felt the same.” (Nana)

“Hmm, I see…” (Leia)

“So, whether Marcosias-chan is a demon or not doesn’t matter. What’s important is whether she holds the answer to a technique that’s been a mystery for centuries.” (Nana)

Nana cut herself off. Her eyes were dead serious.

“I want to know if that possibility exists.” (Nana)

“It’s certainly possible. She’s strange. Her physical ability and magic are close to a normal person’s… but she has a special instinct. Stella-sama treasures her very much.” (Leia)

“And Elt-sama too. He even calls her family.” (Nana)

“There must be some kind of secret. Maybe she’s a noble daughter with a demon ancestor. She seems to have memory loss, which might be related.” (Leia)

“…Got it. Thanks.” (Nana)

Leia exhaled softly.

“They say curiosity killed the cat… Please don’t do anything to anger Elt-sama or Stella-sama.” (Leia)

To those words, Nana responded with offense.

“I’m not that stupid. This is just an adventurer’s professional curiosity.” (Nana)

“Then, it’s fine.” (Leia)

“I guess I need to get closer to her…” (Nana)

Might need to build more trust with her…

Muttering that, Nana stared intently at Leia.

“There’s something I want you to help me prepare.” (Nana)

 

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After returning home, we had lunch and were working on documents. There was still some time until our next meeting. In the living room, Dia and puppy-form Marcosias were playing. It was a peaceful, heartwarming scene.

“I remembered something!” (Marcosias)

“Hm?” (Elt)

“What is it, piyo?” (Dia)

Suddenly, Marcosias had a look like she’d been struck by lightning.

“Ugo… What’s wrong?” (Elt)

“I remembered something else!” (Marcosias)

Saying that, Marcosias dragged some cotton from the corner and spread it across the floor, then flopped down on her belly. Her front and back legs stretched straight out.

“…Maru-chan, what’s that?” (Elt)

Marcosias started wriggling her back against the cotton… then made her whole-body ripple.

Some weird stretching…? What is that even supposed to be? Some kind of animal yoga?

“It’s Hell Exercises, Mother.” (Marcosias)

“Huh?” (Stella)

“Stretching exercise from Hell. This is how you loosen your joints.” (Marcosias)

*Wriggle wriggle*

It did seem like it would loosen her up. Dia tilted her head as she moved next to Marcosias.

“Why do you need to loosen up, piyo?” (Dia)

“After getting big, my joints don’t feel right…” (Marcosias)

“Growing pains, huh.” (Elt)

“Growing pains, indeed.” (Stella)

“Yes, it must be growing pains. That’s why I need to stretch.” (Marcosias)

“I see, piyo…” (Dia)

Murmuring that, Dia lay down beside Marcosias.

*Wriggle wriggle*

The two of them rippled their bodies in sync.

Cute. They’re totally in sync… That’s adorable.

“Piyo, I do feel like I’m loosening up, piyo.” (Dia)

“As expected of my master. You’ve already mastered it…!” (Marcosias)

“It’s easy, piyo.” (Dia)

“My body is flexible, piyo. But surprisingly, I’m kind of stiff…” (Marcosias)

*Wriggle wriiiiggle*

Watching this, Ugo approached Marcosias.

“Ugo, can I stretch too?” (Ugo)

“Of course! Brother, come stretch with us!” (Marcosias)

…Can Ugo even stretch? Well, I guess it’ll help loosen him up, maybe.

“Shall we do it too, Elt-sama?” (Stella)

“Yeah…” (Elt)

Both Stella and I had been doing paperwork, and our shoulders were stiff.

Good timing, if anything. Stretching together sounds like a good idea.

Stella and I rolled our shoulders, then lay down side by side. Then… we stretched out our arms and legs and rippled.

*Wriggle wriggle*

Hmm, like this? It’s good to move your body a bit like this.

“Wriggle wriggle…” (Stella)

Stella let out a small sound as she rippled her body with grace.

She’s good. She really can do anything physical, huh.

“Ohh! Brother, Mother, amazing! You’re doing great. And Father is…” (Marcosias)

“I’m…?” (Elt)

Now I’m curious. It’s hard to tell on my own. I’m doing my best, but… if I’m the only one doing it wrong, that’s kind of depressing.

“You’re rippling beautifully, piyo!” (Dia)

“You’re wriggling perfectly!” (Marcosias)

“O-oh…!” (Elt)

…Apparently, I was doing it well. Good. Somehow, that’s a relief.

Then, Stella and I looked at each other and chuckled.

These sudden, spontaneous moments from Marcosias were also part of our precious daily life. Soon, Stella, Marcosias, and Nana would set out on a week-long journey.

May nothing happen. That’s all I truly wish for.

 

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