Chapter 73 – Afterglow of Victory and the Conditions of the Great Sage
“Eduardo… are you truly that Great Sage?”
“Yes, without a doubt. I can’t talk about it in detail right now, but I will help you from now on.”
“Seriously…”
“Yes, I’m serious.”
A serious and intense gaze!
That’s not the face of someone joking.
That being said, it’s hard to read her true intentions because her facial expressions don’t change much. For now, there doesn’t seem to be any hostility.
While we were talking, everyone rushed over from the forest.
“Rasty-san! I was really worried.”
Skor was the first to come and hug me. This is okay.
“Big brother… I’m glad you’re alive!”
For some reason, Havamar also hugged me. It’s cute, so it’s okay.
“Rusty-sama! I can’t believe you beat the first prince!”
Strelka! You too… But I’m happy to receive praise.
“Young Master, as expected of you…!! Nuooohhh!!’
Finally, Alfred clung to my back, sobbing loudly. He’s got snot dripping! Ugh, stop it!
“E-everyone! You’re heavy!”
Oh well, it’s a mess. I can’t move, and it’s troublesome. Anyway, we have to discuss whether we should welcome Eduardo.
“Don’t worry about me. In the meantime, I’ll have the Dvorak Empire’s battleship return.”
Eduardo suddenly teleported and disappeared. She’s kind of elusive or rather, a really mysterious girl.
As I watched the battleship floating on the sea, it suddenly started to turn back. …it went back. It really went back. Probably, Eduardo gave the order. Since she is the Vice Commander, she has that much authority. This means that the Knight Commander is absent this time.
After a while, Eduardo returned.
Teleportation is convenient.
“Welcome back.”
“Are you done talking?”
“Well, as you can see, I’m still being hugged. For now, let’s go home.”
“Home… Do you have a home on this island?”
“Yeah, I made it. I invite you to come.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Finally, it seems like I can move.”
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We returned home and entered the spacious living room.
Me, Skor, Alfred, Havamar, Strelka… and Eduardo. It became a large group, but there’s still plenty of space.
The house has been renovated, and there are more rooms, so there’s no issue with the increased number of residents.
“So, you’re Eduardo-san.”
“Yes. Aren’t you Skor Zlonitse-sama, the Holy Maiden of the Elven Country Borodin? It is a great honor to meet you in a place like this.”
“N-No… I’m nothing special.”
“You’re a Holy Maiden, right? There’s no way that’s true… Mmm.”
Eduardo brought her face closer and stared into Skor’s eyes. Whoa, they’re so close… What’s with the subtle allure.
“Uh, um…?”
Naturally, Skor was perplexed.
She panicked and asked me for help, but even if she looks at me like that… It’s not like there’s any harm.
“I see. Holy Maiden Skor Zlonitsa-sama… It appears that you have received a ‘restriction’ from the High Priestess Almida. That’s why you can’t learn great magic.”
“Huh… Why do you know that?”
“I am a Great Sage, you see. It is possible for me to lift that restriction.”
“R-really?! Please do it. I want to become stronger!”
“Then, in exchange, please give me Rasty-sama.”
“Eh…”
Skor freezes by the sudden condition.
Moreover, her eyes are gradually becoming teary. Oi, oi!
“As expected, it’s no good. I’m sorry, it was just a joke.”
“…G-Good. I-I wouldn’t want that to happen!”
“Then, can’t you lend him to me for just one day? That will be enough.”
“O-Only one day? Um… Well, if it’s just for one day, then okay.”
She seemed troubled until the very end, but it looks like she compromised. Wait, does that mean Skor will be able to learn great magic?! That would be an incredible boost to our fighting strength. Support roles can’t handle great magic unless they reach a high level.
If she can use it, she’ll be able to protect herself in the future. Besides, it’ll make it easier to conquer dungeons and such.
I still don’t fully understand Eduardo’s intentions, but I know she’s an ally. This seems like a turning point.
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