Chapter 67

The Magic Manipulation Chapter begins.

I successfully destroyed the underground facility of the new religious group "Drops of the Goddess" and turned Gairal into a star, but Gairal used the magic circle of the "Wandering City, Rewander" to cause a change in my body.

The seal has been broken.

I experienced a magic surge, just like my mother, who wished to become human to live with my father. The Jewel granted her wish, and I inherited it. I was born with the Jewel, and I was likely in a sealed state. Now that the seal is broken, I have an elf's appearance and can manipulate magic, but my body can't keep up with the sudden increase in magic.

A magic surge.

The same symptoms as my mother, who was an elf.

I feel sleepier than usual and have a fever, but when I see Samue's worried eyes, I realize it's not a good state.

And...

"Ren, you mustn't overexert yourself."

"Yeah. Ren, you're too careless about yourself. I want you to be more careful and take care of your body."

After blowing Gairal away, I immediately fell asleep and found myself lying on a luxurious bed.

This room looks like one of the white castles I saw when I looked at the capital from the outside.

By my bed, Caries and Pio came and spoke to me gently.

"I will stay in Gairal's capital to prevent chaos and ensure the people can continue living as usual."

"Okay."

"I will continue to guard here."

"Okay."

These were the decisions we made before I fell asleep.

Caries will work with her family to prevent further chaos, and Pio will support her.

So, we're parting ways here.

I nodded in response, and Samue, who was standing next to them, continued the conversation.

"How are you feeling, Ren?"

"Okay. I feel a bit better after sleeping."

The fever hasn't changed, but the drowsiness has significantly decreased.

Just this much makes my body feel better.

"You fell asleep around noon yesterday. It's now the next morning."

"...That long?"

I slept longer than I thought.

I'm not sure if it's because I used too much magic to purify the entire capital or because the seal was broken, but that drowsiness and a full day of sleep are a bit troublesome.

And if the magic surge continues, I might die...

"Your magic seems to be a bit more stable now compared to before you fell asleep. I think we should move while it's like this. Is that okay?"

"Are we going to the Elf Forest?"

"Yes. I've contacted the queen. The queen's guardian is her sister, and the current queen is also her sister. We've been instructed to head to the Elf Forest as soon as possible."

"Understood."

My mother chose to live with my father and left the Elf Forest.

She was a fugitive, and my father was considered a kidnapper of the Elf queen. So, my mother hasn't used the Elf's secret, the "Mental Resonance" of the "Guardian Contract," for my sake.

However, she has been in contact with Samue and the Elf Forest for my sake.

"Is Dad and Mom okay?"

I'm worried that the Elves might turn their attention to them and try to stop their life together.

When I asked, Samue looked troubled and lowered her eyebrows.

"Your concern is valid. We Elves don't have good feelings towards human men... your father."

Then, she looked straight ahead and clenched her fist.

"He is like a venomous snake to us."

"Samue..."

So clearly...

"However, I understand the queen's feelings... and my own foolishness. So, right now, I just want to heal your body. That is the wish of all the Elves."

"I see."

It seems they won't cause trouble for my parents' life. I let out a sigh of relief.

"By the way, how are we going to the Elf Forest? Considering Ren's condition, wouldn't a carriage be better?"

"I think we should go by carriage, just like when we came to the capital. In that case, I can be the driver, and we can have Juliana and the others put horseshoes on the horses."

Caries and Pio suggested how to go.

However, Samue shook her head.

"We can't use a carriage. Guiding humans to the Elf Forest is forbidden. I need to be the driver myself, but if we use a carriage or horses, we'll have to return them, which would be a hassle."

"I see..."

"I will carry you."

Samue nodded with determination.

So...

"Ren, this isn't the last time. I want to see Ren again. Definitely. ...Definitely!!"

"Okay. Definitely."

"I want Ren to eat my cooking again."

"Okay. I like Pio's cooking."

At the gate of Gairal's capital.

Caries, Pio, and the guard knights came to see us off.

Caries is gripping her skirt tightly and looking up at me with all her might. Pio is looking at me with concern.

As for me, I'm being carried by Samue.

Although I'm not hooded, Samue is standing firm and hasn't fallen over.

"Try, try, try... I can... I can... Elf!"

...Yeah. I can hear the muttering from above.

I know Samue is enduring, so I don't look up. If our eyes meet, it would definitely be dangerous. Dangerous.

"See you later."

We'll definitely meet again. ...I want to see you again.

So, this isn't a sad farewell.

While being carried, I reach out to Caries and Pio.

They grip my hand tightly.

"Let's go."

Feeling the warmth of their hands and Samue's embrace, I gently let go.

"Ren! Take care of yourself!"

"Ren, don't overexert yourself...!"

They worry about me until the end.

Samue listens to their voices and jumps forward with all her might.

"Wow...!"

Amazing. The world rushes by.

"Ren, are you okay?"

"Okay. It's fun."

My body is still feverish, but...

However, the cool wind on my cheeks and the scenery passing by in an instant. It's all created by Samue's every step.

Magic manipulation is incredible.

I've always thought Samue's abilities were amazing, but in terms of speed, this is the fastest.

"It's fast."

"Yes. This is my top speed!"

"Take it easy."

"No problem! I'll run all the way to the Elf Forest!"

"Okay."

"All the Elves are waiting for you."

"Okay."

"It's a very, very beautiful forest."

"Okay. I'm looking forward to it."

Here we go! We're heading to the Elf Forest!

The comic book will be released on September 21.

The manga is illustrated by Masume Yoshimura. Yes, the one who drew Kumami...!

It's very interesting and an excellent adaptation, so I hope you'll pick it up.

For more details, see the book cover or the activity report.

I'll keep working hard on the novel, so please look forward to it.