“Huh!? I was dragged into this too!?”

Shizuku's participation in the war was decided very naturally.

And Feilong also asked for help.

"Come on, Princess, you come too! You're an expert at barriers, right? You and Suzu over there will be in charge of the defense!"

"Eh? I have to join the battle too!? Why!?"

"You're so casual about including Suzu in this?!"

Tio used the dragon-man's strength to grab Liliana and Ling by the back of their necks, and they were dragged away with tears in their eyes.

They looked like calves being led to be sold. Even though Liliana kept muttering, "Princess... I'm a princess...", it was of no use. Liliana looked at her trusty maid for help, but...

"Ms. Liliana! You must work hard! This is a great opportunity to gain the wife's approval!"

It seemed that even her personal maid could not understand what she meant, and Her Royal Highness the Princess could only look at her with a dead look.

Suzuya reached out to Kouki and Ryuutarou for help, but they quickly looked away.

As a man, you must be afraid of war against women.

"You guys just watched her die! You just watched her die! You'll be in big trouble later!"

Ling's tone was filled with resentment, but it only left a void.

“…Shia, I’ll leave the vanguard to you.”

"Yes! I won't let anyone get close to Miss Yue! ※I will let them all eat my rabbit fist!" (Editor's note: The original text is "うつさう" "さにしてヤんよ!" comes from the Japanese emoji "ぽこぽこにしてヤんよ!", which is used to express the action of punching continuously.

Shia's fighting spirit was high, her rabbit ears twitching vigorously, a smug smile on her face. She clapped her fists together, unleashing a shockwave! The rabbit's momentum was like a tiger unleashed!

Like a husband about to leave for the battlefield and bid farewell to his wife, Yue gave Hajime, who was slumped on the sofa, a smile full of love...but normally it should be the other way around, right?

"...Hajime, I'll be back soon. I'll show them how powerful I am."

"Okay~ Go ahead, but don't go too far."

"...When you come back, you have to reward me for my efforts and give me a hug, okay?"

"Come back soon~"

"……Um!"

Such conversations further stimulated the Prajna camp, and their fighting spirit had reached its limit.

Then, except for a few people who were implicated and felt a sense of tragedy, the female members walked out of the bridge.

The sky is always clear, and it is always good weather for fighting.

Soon after, loud noises and explosions began to be heard.

Guanghui and Ryutaro were startled, with worried expressions on their faces, thinking - do we really not need to care about them?

"They seem to be having a lot of fun."

But that was all Hajime felt.

“…How can you remain unmoved in this situation?! Hmm, is this the difference between me and Nagumo?!”

"No, you're overthinking it. Calm down, Kouki."

He began to relax and express his thoughts without thinking.

Guanghui gnashed his teeth in regret, harboring unthinking thoughts in his mind.

Inside the bridge, where only men remained, Ryutaro sighed tiredly.

After that, the demihumans trembled in fear from the violent shock and explosions. As the battle between Yue and others came to an end, a sea of ​​trees finally began to appear in front of them.

Although during the battle, I seemed to hear the emperor's wail, who had arrived on the deck earlier...

But I must have heard it wrong.

When the sun hides its face and night falls.

The faint yet warm natural light illuminates [Feyaberugen].

There were torches made from special branches that were flammable but not easy to burn out, and lights made from glowing tree insects trapped in oil lamps.

[Feyaberugan] Thanks to Kaori's regeneration magic, the beautiful appearance of the former "City of Tranquility and Fantasy" has been restored to a certain extent. At first glance, the recent attacks by the demons and the empire seemed like a dream.

Logically, the residents have returned to their normal lives. After a hard day's work, they should relax at home and enjoy the joy of reunion. However...

"Someone, come here! Does anyone know the status of the western settlement's supply reserves?!"

"Has the housing assignment not been completed yet?! We're running out of time! Hurry up and get moving!"

"Eh~!? There was a Hauria just now—ah, what? It turned out to be just an ordinary rabbit..."

"How long are you guys going to keep praising Kaori-sama? Get back to work!"

The place is bustling with people as if day and night are reversed. Regardless of race, gender, age, or even occupation, everyone comes and goes, busy running around.

Having said that, there was no panic or anxiety on their faces. Instead, they were filled with a glimmer of hope that had not been there before.

The hustle and bustle of the city drifted in through the open window, carried by the night wind. One of the elders, Alfrelik Habister, the head of the Sylvan tribe, sighed deeply. He also gently rubbed the corners of his eyes, which showed signs of fatigue.

Then, he showed an indescribable strange expression and his eyes returned to the information in his hand.

The information contained a report on the preparations to accommodate thousands of compatriots, as well as various related application documents.

“…Hey, Kamu, will our compatriots really come back?”

After Alfred finished speaking, the room seemed to suddenly appear with the presence of another person.

"Are you still saying that? Stop asking about things you can't verify. Hurry and prepare to take in your compatriots."

The person who appeared was Kam Haolia, who had previously been hiding his aura and staying nearby.

In order to inform [Feabelgen] of the news of the liberation of the demi-humans and let [Feabelgen] prepare to accommodate the personnel, Kam and other members of the Horiyah tribe used Hajime's "portal" to return to [Feabelgen] first.

As long as they have the telepathic stone used by the Hauriya tribe, they can communicate efficiently, so the Hauriya tribe is responsible for the communication and transmission. In addition, the reason why Cam has eliminated his aura and is on standby is actually just his interest.

Hearing what Cam said, Alfred smiled bitterly.

"I understand. I just can't believe that the empire would actually liberate our compatriots..."

"This will also be proven in a few hours. But I understand your feelings. If it weren't for the boss, we would never have dreamed of achieving such a fruitful result."

"Boss... the qualified one—Nangumo Hajime? If what you say is true, then he is not only the savior of my granddaughter, but also the benefactor of all our compatriots. This favor is too great, and I can't think of any way to repay him..."

"I don't think the boss expects anything in return. Stop talking nonsense and hurry up. I've got another report."

Cam replied coldly, and Alfred glanced at him.

Kam seemed to be communicating with his companions via the telepathic stone. Though his gaze was fixed on the void, his entire body was completely composed. Furthermore, he exuded a powerful aura befitting a clan leader, making the aura he had previously dissipated during his invisibility seem fake.

In the past, Kam had clearly knelt before their elders, but after being sentenced to death for his entire clan, he revealed a look of despair and said...

Now Kam has lost all his previous gentle and cowardly temperament. Instead, he feels a sharp aura that seems to kill anyone who touches him. The two do not seem to be the same person.

In fact, Cam has proven that his sharp aura is the real deal.

The reason for this is that when Cam and his companions returned to Feyalbergen, they immediately informed the elders of what had happened and urged them to prepare to accommodate their liberated compatriots. However, no one, including Alfrelik, believed Cam's words.

But this is not surprising, because who can imagine that a mere tribe would wage war against a military state and even win.

Even though the Hauriya tribe had defeated the elite troops of the Bearmen tribe before and saved [Feyaberugen] from attacks by demons and the Empire, this was still beyond their comprehension.

Therefore, even if some elders considered Kam's report and request to be a "joke", there was nothing wrong with that.

However, the bad thing is that some people not only support such a view, but even suspect that the Hauriya people may be resentful and plotting something bad because they broke with Feiyaberugen and the elders' meeting had previously decided to execute them.

Then the incident of "the elders were nearly beheaded" broke out.

When the tiger-man chief Jel shouted "What are you planning!" and tried to catch Kam excitedly as usual, a group of Hauriya suddenly appeared silently and suppressed the elders' meeting in an instant.

Of course, at the same time, the kendo sword was against the elder's neck, emitting a strong murderous aura.

Thanks to Alfrelik's persuasion, no blood was shed. However, none of the warriors responsible for the protection, including the battle-hardened Jer, were able to react in time - this fact made the elders deeply feel the strength of the Hauriya tribe.

They couldn't help but agree that if it was the Hauriya tribe, it would indeed be possible to "capture the Imperial City."

No, I had to agree. The Hauriya people's expressions were terrifying. They were so frightened that they broke out in cold sweats and almost leaked liquid.

Regen, the guard—the bear-man who had previously attacked the Hauriya tribe—muttered, "Wuwu... Quick, quick, get me some medicine... The rabbit with the cruel smile... That nightmare... Ah, my palpitations and shortness of breath are coming back!" He sweated profusely and huddled in a corner of the room, trembling...

As the best warrior, he was so traumatized that the incident became his nightmare. Everyone who saw Reagan's expression suddenly became humble and polite, sitting upright and listening to Cam's words.

As Alfred was sweating coldly as he recalled the horrible incident, someone entered the room with the report Cam mentioned.

"Grandfather, the food supply for the victims has been prepared. This is the amount of food reserves after consumption."

The person who handed over the documents with a voice as lovely as a nightingale was Elfrelic's granddaughter—Eltina.

She has long, golden hair that nearly brushes the ground, and emerald eyes that evoke a lush forest. She was one of the victims abducted by the Empire and rescued by Hajime and the Hauriya tribe. Having safely returned home, she now actively assists her grandfather.

That being said, Eltina's status was like that of a princess in the forest, and the previous kidnapping incident must have been a painful experience for her. As her grandfather, Alfred couldn't help but worry about her.

"Thank you for your hard work... But Eltina, you haven't been back that long, so don't push yourself too hard. Can you take a break?"

"It's okay for me. My compatriots are coming back, and I really can't just sit there and do nothing."

Eltina responded to Alfred's concern with a resolute attitude. Alfred looked at Eltina, seemingly finding her dazzling.

Although she was raised in seclusion, she was extremely capable and serious about her work. Honestly, having Eltina's assistance during such a busy time was a real help. Alfrelic had once believed his granddaughter had no chance of survival, but now seeing her so composed and composed, he felt truly relieved.

However, Eltina was acting coy and uneasy, stealing glances here frequently. She didn't look dignified at all and seemed completely unable to calm down.

Alfred was surprised. Where had his granddaughter's serious attitude gone? But when he noticed her eyes on Cam, he sighed.

"Eltina, if you're concerned about his condition, you can ask Cam."

“No, no, I don’t care about Nagumo-san…”

"I didn't mention Nagumo Hajime's name at all?"

"Grandfather! Please don't be so mean and deliberately make things difficult for me!"

Alfred looked at his granddaughter's adorable panic with a smile on his face, wondering if she had fallen in love with Hajime.

Eltina's character, beauty, and family background are all top-notch, so many marriage proposals have come her way, but so far, she has declined them all. She says she wants to inherit her grandfather's legacy and serve the country.

Therefore, she has never been involved in any scandals, but...

The doting side of Ælfrelick began to awaken.

"Well, Nagumo Hajime is indeed your benefactor, but he doesn't consider you special, you know? Besides, it was the Hauriya clan who actually saved you, right? I think you shouldn't take him too seriously... Treating him as a target will make things very difficult for you."

“That’s why I said that wasn’t the case! Seriously! I just heard that Nagumo-san was going to bring his compatriots back, so I was a little concerned. That’s right, that’s all!”

Eltina turned her head away, seemingly sulking.

However, rather than being angry because she was misunderstood, it would be more accurate to say that she was ashamed of having her thoughts seen through, so she used anger to cover up her embarrassment.

Seeing Eltina hurriedly trying to leave the room, Alfred sighed quietly again. Fortunately, Eltina's feelings for Hajime were still unclear. If she had chosen to follow Hajime, it was easy to imagine how difficult her future would have been. If possible, Alfred hoped his beloved granddaughter would have a smooth future—this was his sincere wish as a grandfather.

At this moment, unexpectedly, it was Cam who called out to Eltina who was about to leave the room.

"Miss Eltina."

"Eh? Yes, yes, Chief Kam, what's wrong?"

Seeing the hint of anticipation in Cam's smile, Eltina replied with a slightly wary expression. Cam, smiling, addressed the wary Eltina.

"At first glance, the boss seems to be surrounded by many women, but he's actually quite devoted. Furthermore, the boss's position as 'the special one' is already fixed, and that position is unshakable. While it's possible to approach the throne of 'the special one', it requires considerable time and effort to build a deep trust with the boss."

“Oh, oh… I see?”

Eltina was confused, while Cam smiled smugly.

"By the way, the one closest to the 'special' throne is my daughter—Shia. After all, the reason the boss joined us in fighting the Empire was 'to keep Shia's smile from being overshadowed.'"

“! Is, is that so?”

"Yes, Boss, for Shia, he doesn't mind being an enemy of a country. That's right, it's for Shia, hahahaha."

"!"

Eltina sensitively sensed the underlying meaning behind his words: "You can't defeat my daughter!"

Actually, Eltina and Shia were both sixteen years old. So, not only did Cam compare her to a girl her age, he even said she was no match... Of course, Eltina would be angry.

"The Shia you're referring to is the woman with bluish-white hair, right? With all due respect, I don't think I'm inferior to her. It's true that we've been together for a while, so there's a gap... But if I had the same amount of time, I'd definitely..."

"No, no, my Shia is special in many ways, so for Eltina-san's sake, I must advise you not to make unnecessary efforts. If you waste your time on meaningless things, you might miss the right age for marriage, okay?"

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