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

Julie learned earth magic without chanting, so she can create very detailed dolls.

The two of them completed this figurine together.

"teacher."

"Thank you for your guidance so far. From now on, I will keep your guidance in mind and live my life to the fullest."

"That's what Benedict said."

He bowed slightly to me.

I opened my mouth.

As we prepare to part ways, I have many things I want to say to you.

However, for some reason...

These words stuck in my throat, and I couldn't bring myself to say them.

to the end.

He simply placed his hand on Benedict's head.

"Let's cheer each other on then."

I said with a smile.

No matter what has happened.

But for now, please live life to the fullest.

……

that's it.

We bid farewell to Zanoba and embarked on our journey back to Chalia.

That being said.

We have already set up the transfer magic circle in advance.

It's simply a matter of transferring the magic circle.

The scenery before my eyes changed.

When we came to our senses, we were all back in Sharia.

"what……"

Looking at the familiar streets of Charia,

I couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Has it been half a year already...?

Finally, I'm home.

……

Sharia was unchanged from before she left.

Lala and Lucy have both grown quite a bit taller, and Ars can now run around all over the place.

Now when Lala and Lucy go out to play, Ars can keep up with them.

Zieg's speech was still not very clear.

Well, it will probably take another year.

It feels like nothing has changed.

……

That being said.

Actually, there have been some changes.

The magic workshop will never again hear Zanoba's hearty laughter, nor Julie's earnest efforts in making dolls.

It suddenly became cold and desolate.

Although Cliff would come over occasionally, he spent most of his time with Alina Lige.

Their child is almost a year old.

Recently, I've occasionally overheard Hilfi and Alina Lige discussing baby products.

At times like these, I feel like I've failed as a husband.

I want to join the conversation.

However, she was gently persuaded to leave by Hilfi.

It seems she doesn't want me to take away her job as a housewife.

It's so cute.

……

The day after I got home.

It was time to spend the night with Alice.

As always, Alice pounced on me and launched an attack.

The wind and rain were just as fierce as usual.

That being said.

For some reason, I always felt that Alice had something on her mind.

Huh?

Where did you feel it?

Well, from the feel of the wrapping, and the angle of movement, etc...

I don't understand either.

In short, something just feels off.

……

After the battle.

I rested my head on Alice's arm, feeling the weakness deep within my body.

"Hey, Rudeus."

Alice suddenly spoke.

"what happened?"

Something definitely wasn't right.

This is not the tone Alice usually uses.

What exactly happened...?

what.

Is this a topic to be discussed at the wedding?

Alice seemed to be trying to say something at that moment.

"Does Alice also want to have such a grand wedding?"

"Huh? Why are you bringing this up?"

"No...it's nothing."

Am I misunderstanding something?

Alice's feelings are sometimes easy to understand.

But sometimes I keep my thoughts to myself.

At times like these, it always creates a strong sense of unease.

Just like now.

"Rudius, I want to go see my mother."

Alice said abruptly.

“Hilda? She’s not… No, I understand.”

I instinctively swallowed the words I was about to say.

That's it.

I see……

……

Two years ago.

We traveled together to the Kingdom of Asura.

During the final banquet, he met Alice's father.

Philip.

The reunion of a father and daughter.

It sounds touching.

But in reality, it wasn't a joyous reunion.

Alice had already made up her mind to sever her ties with Philip and bid farewell to herself as a noblewoman.

Philip was well aware of this as well.

As a father, he undeniably failed in his duties.

All he could do was ask me to take good care of Alice.

before leaving.