“The team succeeded in defeating the monsters that emerged from the forest. The rest of the monsters returned to the forest as if to escape.” (Messenger)
“I see.” (King)
When the mages come back, all I have to do is order the mages and the sailors on the ship to “die for their country”.
I already told them a few days ago, but still, I am not comfortable giving orders to my men to die. However, I’m glad I didn’t have to let my child give such an order.
A bird flew over my head as I waited for the mages to come and get the ship ready.
Isn’t that Shinobu’s bird?
Shinobu, she’s alive?
I stretched out my arm.
Then quickly, I stopped it.
The bird flew over my head in circles and stopped at my hand.
I put my finger on the tube’s lid attached to the bird’s neck.
I quickly opened it.
The lid opened, and a small roll of paper came out of the tube.
I hurriedly unfolded the curled-up paper as if in a panic.
“………… Ha~a?” (King)
I let out a weird voice.
People around me react to my voice.
“Your Majesty, what is the matter?” (Minister)
“We’re heading to the ship once again. We’re sailing.” (King)
“That’s–” (Minister)
“It should be fine” (King)
I gave my instructions and looked over the paper again.
‘The subjugation of the Orochi is complete. Kagali-san and Yuna have an important message for His Majesty regarding the defeat of the Orochi, so please come to the pier on the island of Reenes. If you don’t come, I’ll be in trouble!’
She said they defeated the Orochi?
That Orochi?
Is that true?
I don’t doubt it, but I just couldn’t believe it.
But that’s what I’m going to find on the island of Reenes.
I’ll have my soldiers stand by and give them instructions not to launch the ship when the mages arrive, and I’ll embark on the ship.
But what do they want to talk about?
If they want to talk, can’t they do it in the castle.
Still, what the hell is that last sentence?
I don’t really understand what Shinobu meant by her being in trouble.
The sea was calm as if the rough seas of earlier were a lie. The ship quickly arrived at the pier on the island of Reenes. The Orochi was nowhere to be seen. Instead, something strange was built.
Is that a bear?
“What is that?”
“I don’t know.”
There’s a strange bear-shaped object near the pier.
I don’t recall seeing anything like that. If there was something like that before, I’d notice it.
In front of that bear is a familiar figure.
“Is that Shinobu?” (Minister)
“You guys stay on the ship. I’m going alone.” (King)
“But for a man…” (Minister)
“It’s probably fine now, I think.” (King)
I get off the ship alone, and Shinobu rushes over to me.
“Your Majesty, we’ve been waiting for you.” (Shinobu)
“Are Sakura and Kagali safe?” (King)
“They’re both safe.” (Shinobu)
I felt relieved to hear that.
The one thing I was worried about was resolved.
“So is it true that you guys defeated the Orochi?” (King)
“We’ll explain it all in the house.” (Shinobu)
“Wait, that’s a house?” (King)
“It’s Yuna’s house. Please follow me.” (Shinobu)
I walked after Shinobu and moved to the bear. Shinobu opened the door and walked into the bear-shaped house. I followed Shinobu and entered the bear.
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Author’s Note:
Sorry for the delay.
The next episode will be posted as usual, unless there is bookwork to be done.
And that’s how the King entered the bear house.
They will have a discussion next time.
Postscript.
※ Kuma, the comicalized 8th episode, will be up next Wednesday. Our apologies.
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