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After that, the banquet continued late into the night. The most exciting performance was Stella’s ultimate bat juggling. It was a guaranteed act that had also been well received in the village of Heelberry.

The next morning, Stella and the others gathered in the palace courtyard. It was to vroom! back home. The puppy-form Marcosias was already set at Stella’s chest. The Queen, Clarissa, and the close aides had also come to see them off.

After eating, drinking, and sleeping overnight, the Queen’s complexion had improved quite a bit. Having been released from the mental burden of the swallow, she was rapidly regaining her strength.

“Truly… there’s no way to thank you enough. Please stay well.” (Queen)

“Your Majesty, please stay healthy as well. If there’s ever a chance, please stop by our village.” (Stella)

“By all means, let us do that… As for Elven cuisine, I will make arrangements for support.” (Queen)

“Thank you very much…!” (Stella)

When Stella casually talked about Elven cuisine during the banquet yesterday, the Queen took to it. There are still many Elven dishes in the village that can’t be attempted due to a lack of seasonings. Though there’s still the problem of distance, if the available seasonings increase, so can the variety of dishes.

“Clarissa-chan, you take care too.” (Stella)

“Yes…! Truly, thank you so much!” (Clarissa)

“Mm, connections will continue on.” (Marcosias)

Nana agreed with Marcosias’s words.

“That’s a good phrase. Clarissa-chan, for you, this isn’t an end—it’s a beginning.” (Nana)

Coming from Nana, who cast aside her noble status, those words carried weight.

The Queen also spoke to Clarissa…

“Yes, it’s exactly as she says… We must not stop the hands that support the country, without getting swept away by the good news. Even fortune, if indulged in laziness, will fade.” (Queen)

“…Yes!” (Clarissa)

Clarissa tightly clenched her fist, full of spirit.

“Well then, we’ll be departing. Thank you for seeing us off!” (Stella)

Nana quietly climbed onto Stella’s back. In truth, the Queen and the others didn’t quite understand why the farewell had to be in the courtyard. To the Queen and her group, who tilted their heads slightly, Stella waved her hand.

“You might be a little surprised, but please don’t worry about it.” (Stella)

“Y-Yes… I look forward to the day we meet again.” (Queen)

Stella and the others each gave words in return to the Queen’s group.

“Goodbye then.” (Marcosias)

“See ya~” (Nana)

“Farewell…!” (Stella)

Stella firmly planted strength in her legs and dan kicked off the ground. The Elven palace wasn’t particularly tall. So, it was possible to leap to the necessary height.

*Shiiing!*

Stella and the others accelerated toward the Healberry village at ultra speed.

*Leaving behind a red trail*

The Queen and the others left behind were stunned by the sudden sight. That was because they saw them fly through the sky at incredible speed.

“My, my… they were extraordinary people right up to the end…” (Queen)

The Queen, fluttering her fan, murmured to her close aides.

“Stella-sama said it herself, but Elt-sama must be quite a person. Even just managing those people must be a struggle.” (Queen)

Not swayed by money and not wanting fame either. Those kinds of people are difficult in various ways. The Queen, showing a glimpse of her ruler’s face, looked at Clarissa.

“However, they are good people. Very good people. But remember well, the world is not always full of such people. We were fortunate.” (Queen)

“Yes…!” (Clarissa)

“Well then, shall we head back inside? Fufu, I feel somehow well since this morning.” (Queen)

The close aides also nodded happily. After all, the deathly aura the Queen had just days ago was now gone.

“This too may be thanks to fieldball. Let’s swing the bat once as part of building stamina.” (Queen)

At the Queen’s words, the close aides nodded.

“If it’s a health method in honor of the hero Stella, there should be no mistake. For recovering physical strength, indoor fieldball is an excellent tactic.” (Aide)

“Yes, indeed.” (Queen)

The Queen was already holding a bat handed to her by an aide.

“Stella-sama is far, far away. However, let us aim for this so-called ‘Koshien’!” (Queen)

“Ooooh!” (Aides)

 

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A few days later… at Healberry village, second plaza. Today was the day Stella and the others return. The weather was good, clear and sunny. According to schedule, they should return around noon.

“Piyo, fidget… piyo.” (Dia)

Dia was fidgeting in my arms. Wood was also next to me, waiting for Stella and the others to return.

“Ugo, maybe it’s soon…” (Wood)

During this past week, both Wood and Dia had done their best. Even though they must have been lonely, they did what they could, one step at a time.

…Well, I’m a little worried too, until I see their faces.

“It should be any time now.” (Elt)

The moment I answered Wood, Dia twitched.

“Piyo…! It’s Maru-chan’s presence, piyo!” (Dia)

“Eh?” (Elt)

“Ugo?” (Wood)

“That way, piyo!” (Dia)

In the sky that Dia pointed her wings to, a small red light could be seen.

Ah… they’re back!?

Gradually, the red light approached.

No doubt about it, it’s Stella and the others. They’re back. I feel nervous… are they safe? I think they’re okay, but…

Eventually, the red light landed in front of us.

*Don!*

A cloud of dust rose into the air. The wind blew, and once it cleared… there was Stella, Marcosias, and Nana.

They’re all here. Thank goodness.

“We’re back…!” (Stella)

“We’re back.” (Marcosias)

“We’re baaack~” (Nana)

Nana got down from Stella. Marcosias was still nestled in Stella’s chest. There was no difference from when they left.

“Welcome back, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ugo-ugo, welcome back!” (Wood)

“Welcome back… Haa, thank goodness…” (Elt)

Wood and I rushed up to Stella and the others. Dia pressed her face against the puppy-form Marcosias, rubbing and petting.

“Maru-chaaaan! Are you okay, piyo? Still moist, piyo?” (Dia)

“My masterrr! I’m totally fine! Still moist!” (Marcosias)

Marcosias was rubbing Dia’s face a lot, too.

…Yeah, it really makes you happy to see someone again.

They rubbed and petted each other as a form of skinship.

“Kaa-sama didn’t change either, piyo…? Healthy, piyo?” (Dia)

“Yes, I’m fine! Thanks to Nana!” (Stella)

“Right, piyo! The northern piyo is also healthy, piyo? Shedding skin, piyo?” (Dia)

Shedding skin…

“Yeah, I’m doing well. Shedding at a decent pace too.” (Nana)

Nana looked amused.

It looks like the swallow’s magic tools also worked out well. From what I can see, all three of them don’t seem to have changed.

Haa… I’m really glad.

“No one’s hurt or anything, right?” (Elt)

“Yes, we’re all perfectly fine!” (Stella)

Stella spread her arms wide. She was in the best mood ever.

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but her atmosphere feels brighter than before she left.

With everything that happened in her hometown, it must’ve gone well.

And for Stella, it was clearly something very important.

“For now, Elt-sama and Wood… come a bit closer!” (Stella)

Stella smiled brightly and invited us. As we stepped closer as told, she hugged us tightly. With the whole family together. She came back to us.

It’s warm. And Stella smells… like the grasslands. I feel at ease. And I truly realize. They all came back safely.

“You’re all lovey-dovey, huh.” (Nana)

“Yes? Someone’s coming toward Nana from over there too?” (Stella)

Where Stella sent her gaze, Leia was hurrying toward us.

“…Good grief, rushing like that. Well, I’m happy though.” (Nana)

She doesn’t seem displeased at all. Originally, Leia was supposed to come to the village tomorrow, but I guess she wrapped things up early. Well, it’s nice when people are close.

“Alright, let’s hear the full story at home. Dia and Wood have been preparing dumplings.” (Elt)

“Ugo, we worked hard!” (Wood)

“I’m gonna eat a lot, piyo!” (Dia)

Of course, we’ve prepared food for Nana too. She probably didn’t get much tomato while traveling. I want to reward her for her work.

“We’ve got tomato salad and stir-fried tomato too, Nana.” (Elt)

“That’s wonderful. On the way, I was seriously lacking tomato components.” (Nana)

And like that, daily life returned. For me, this daily life is irreplaceable.

For now… more than anything, I want to give thanks for it.

 

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