Welcome to the Special-Grade Guild! ~ The Beloved Elf Poster Girl Soothes Everyone’s Hearts ~
Chapter 138

138. I’m Home

After saying goodbye to Mara-san and the others, just like on the way there, I was carried by Gil-san, while Nika-san and Kron-san rode on the Demon King, who had turned into a dragon, and we took off into the sky. I waved with all my might at Mara-san and the others, who continued to wave until they were out of sight.

《 Meg, please be careful not to fall… 》

I was so absorbed in waving that I lost my balance, prompting Gil-san to beg me to be careful. Sorry… When my magic power increases more, I want to ride directly on Gil-san’s back. Even though my magic power has increased a lot thanks to becoming one with Meg, it’s still not enough. I enjoyed the journey through the sky while secretly imagining myself, a slightly more grown-up me, straddling Gil-san’s Shadow Eagle form.

The world was still beautiful, realistic, and different as ever. But I could now accept that this was my home. I could finally become a resident of this world.

The mountains gradually grew smaller. My birthplace. The next time I come, I should bring a beautiful bouquet of flowers and some souvenirs for the High Elves. …I’m not sure if he’ll accept it, but I’ll bring something for Schelmelhorn too. Because he’s my grandfather, after all.

The reason is, I can’t really hate him. I mean, I do think he’s a terrible person! But when I think about it, I don’t think he’s just a purely evil person. I feel like he was holding back, in his own way. Everyone lost a lot of blood, but no one was fatally injured.

I glanced up. I could see Gil-san’s abdomen from here. His feathers were so fluffy… No, the wound wasn’t visible from here. In other words, the attack I thought had pierced his back hadn’t actually gone all the way through. Gil-san had said this while everyone was being treated.

“It barely missed my vitals, so it’s not a problem.”

I think he might have deliberately missed. Because I can’t believe Schelmelhorn would miss a vital spot at such close range.

And you know what? Everyone said they’d heard of him inflicting serious wounds, but never actually finishing someone off. His treatment of people is terrible, and he resorts to violence, which is wrong, but… there’s a tiny bit, just a tiny bit, of humanity in him. That’s what I thought.

But, well, only he knows for sure. Even if I asked, he probably wouldn’t answer, and it’s just my intuition.

Why he gave up on his dream and withdrew from me and the guild, only he knows. The truth will remain a mystery.

The journey through the sky had ended before I knew it. Eh, ehehe, I fell asleep! The Shadow Eagle basket is like a cradle. I couldn’t resist. There’s no way I could have resisted after all that hard work. I’m confident I would have slept until morning. So why did I wake up…?

“Uoooh! Meg! Nii-chan did it!”

“Nnyah!?”

“You idiot, Juma! You woke Meg-chan up!”

Huh, déjà vu? I feel like something similar has happened before. It’s probably not my imagination. So, that’s how I was woken up. By the way, both Gil-san and the Demon King had reverted to their human forms, and I was in Gil-san’s arms.

I’m still sleepy, but I’m glad I was woken up because I wanted to see everyone at the guild!

“The Don and the others aren’t back yet?”

“They’ll probably be back by tomorrow morning. Schlie’s spirit got in touch with Carter’s spirit.”

Saura-san answered Nika-san’s question while punishing Juma-kun with a trap. She just hung him upside down, so it was probably a light punishment. Probably.

But I see. I won’t be able to see Dad until tomorrow. I’m both relieved and a bit lonely.

“I-I should head back to the castle…”

“Oh, where do you think you’re going, Demon King? There’s something I need you to help with. For some reason, the area around the city is in shambles. I wonder why?”

“I-I’ll help out all night…”

“I’m glad we’re on the same page!”

Saura-san’s smile is scary! The Demon King’s face is twitching too. Where did his dignity go? But, well, the monsters had probably caused some damage here too. Even though it was resolved quickly, if the monsters had gathered and rampaged, it’s bound to be a mess…

“You’ll return to the castle after you’ve finished what you need to do here, checked on the damage caused by the monsters in each area, and cleaned up as much as possible. …I hope your room doesn’t get buried in paperwork, Zahariash-sama.”

“Don’t say such frightening things with a straight face, Kron!”

It doesn’t seem like the Demon King will get any rest for a while. Rest in peace…

Now then, we arrived at the guild, and I was hungry, so off to the cafeteria! But before that, there’s a place I need to stop by first, and that’s the infirmary. Everyone was seriously injured, so of course! But even so.

“Alright, let’s start with Meg’s examination.”

Everyone nodded as if it was only natural at Dr. Ludo’s words. For some reason, I’m first up to bat. I don’t understand. Or rather, everyone’s overprotective, probably.

“Okay, you just have a few scrapes, no major issues. But it seems like your total magic power has increased drastically. It must be putting a strain on your body, so make sure to eat well and go to bed early today.”

“Okii!”

I energetically agreed because I’m all for eating a lot and sleeping a lot. Because I really am tired! So stop looking at me with those lukewarm gazes!

“…Sleep in the infirmary tonight.”

“Hm? Why?”

Then Reki gave me that instruction. Maybe he’s worried because it’s been a rough day? I tilted my head, thinking that.

“Just… do as I say…!”

“Reki, explain properly to the patient.”

“Ugh…”

Dr. Ludo scolded Reki for his attitude of not taking no for an answer. Ooh, Reki swallowed his words!

“…I’ll watch over you at night.”

“You will, Reki?”

Reki turned away, his face bright red, and said just that, seemingly embarrassed for some reason. My mind was filled with question marks. Then, Dr. Ludo gave me a supplementary explanation, as if to say, “It can’t be helped.”

“You know about Reki’s healing effect, right? While you’re sleeping, Reki will hold your hand. It’ll heal your tired heart and let you sleep soundly. It’ll also be training for him to emit healing light in his human form.”

“Whoa, Reki, that’s amazing. Please do!”

“I-If you get it, then hurry up and eat and come back!”

I see, he was resistant to the part about holding hands. I bet he was thinking he’d secretly hold my hand while I was sleeping and I wouldn’t notice. He’s such a shy boy!

Dr. Ludo then examined Gil-san, Nika-san, Kron-san, and the Demon King. After treating their wounds, he said they’d be fine as long as they didn’t go on a rampage for a while, which was a huge relief! They lost so much blood, but they’re all so tough…!

And then he praised me a lot when he heard about my, or rather, Shizuku-chan’s medicinal treatment! Ehehe. He said he wanted to research it later, so I readily agreed!

We all left the infirmary together and headed to the cafeteria. I think the Demon King was flustered and Gil-san was doting on me as I ate while dozing off. I’m sorry. I’m at my limit with sleepiness…!

Ah, but.

I realized, I’m really home. This is where I belong.

I’m home, Ortus.

My memories after that are really hazy. When I woke up, I was in the infirmary bed and it was morning. I was dejected that I had no memory of Reki holding my hand. I must have slept really well, so he must have done it, but… damn, I wanted to see Reki being shy…!

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