Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

The people around were dumbfounded, but no one came up to stop them.

"Paul, are you trying to ruin everything?"

"..."

"If your impulsiveness leads to failure, how will you explain it to your mother?"

"……Feel sorry."

……

all in all.

Paul calmed down.

After I beat them up, they quieted down considerably.

Then came the operational meeting.

"Let's go with Rudy's plan for now."

As Paul spoke, his gaze remained fixed on the nine-headed dragon.

Precisely.

It's on the magic crystal behind the nine-headed dragon.

His gaze was quite gentle.

It's like looking at a former lover...

No.

That's exactly right.

……

We have finished resting.

So, the final battle is about to begin.

"Elina Lige, Lokishi, Rijerud, and Sylphie."

Upon hearing their names called, everyone turned to look at Paul.

"I am grateful for everyone's help so far. A long time has passed since the transfer incident, and during this time you have searched all over the Demon Continent. You have really gone to great lengths than I could have imagined."

We all stared silently at Paul's face.

It was as if they were urging Paul to continue.

"But all of this ends here."

Paul unconsciously clenched his fist.

“When Janice is saved… no, even if she cannot be saved, my family will be found here. This is the last time, please lend me your power.”

"This overly respectful manner is really unlike you. But I understand, so I'll give it my all."

"After all, we've come this far."

"Win this battle. Our journey will be worthwhile if we can win it."

Regarding everyone's reaction.

Paul's eyes were a little teary.

He even sniffed hard.

However, he didn't cry; instead, he turned to me.

"Rudy..."

His eyes were a little cloudy, but they held a resolute look in them.

“You…are truly a reliable son.”

Paul gave a self-deprecating smile.

"I can't be as calm as you, and I can't come up with any good ideas. I'm just a stupid idiot who only wants to charge around recklessly."

He gritted his teeth, twisting his mouth as he continued:

"...He's still a useless father, completely incapable of being a role model for his son."

Paul's tone was full of determination.

His gaze was extremely intense, containing immense power.

I faced his gaze directly.

Actually, I know very well what Paul is going to say.

After all, he had already heard him say it once in his previous life.

"Rudy, if it ever comes down to choosing between two options, I hope you can protect yourself."

Paul said something that surprised me.

"If you can't do it even if you try your best, then at the very least... you have to make sure you survive."

Paul said in a strained voice.

Different from my previous life.

This time, Paul didn't tell me to "sacrifice myself to save my mother."

Instead, it's about letting me live a good life.

I can feel it.

This is Paul's realization.

If sacrificing himself could save Janice, I think he would do it.

Paul has grown along the way.

Him now.

He is no longer the boy who ran away from home.

He is no longer the scumbag who flirts with everyone and sleeps with anyone he meets.

He's not that bastard who cheated on his wife.

Him now.

He is a father.

She is also a husband.

To be more precise, he is a man.

Men always have to take responsibility.

Then.

How should I respond?

"Father, we will all return safely."

"...That's right."

Paul smiled knowingly.

So……

"let's go!"

At Paul's command.

Everyone stood up.

This is the final battle.

……

The nine-headed dragon stood ready in the enormous room.

After discovering us, the nine-headed dragon slowly raised its body.

"Okay, do it!"

Paul sprinted forward.

He crouched low like a hunting dog, moving with the speed of a gust of wind, as if leaving everything behind.

Rachel Rudd was half a step behind him.

Hilfi and I followed.

Logically speaking, a weak mage like me should stay obediently in the rear.

But no.

Even without scales covering it, the wound must be burned at close range.

Hilfi stared at me nervously.

"Silphie, take care of yourself!"

"……Yes."

Alina Lige stood in front of me as a shield bearer.

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh—"

Paul gave it his all.

His figure rushed towards the nine-headed dragon like lightning, his right hand wielding the sword, leaving a perfect arc in the air.

"Shh-"

One of the heads was severed.

On the other side, Rijkaard also attacked with his trident, severing a neck as well.

very good!