Extraordinary – Ordinary – Soap!

At the end of the camp from which His Highness spoke, there was no particular incident from there to Maynard, where the last celestial tree was located, and the journey continued smoothly. Your Highness, who seemed to be depressed, also had a refreshing face when she was relieved of her worries about whether her feelings were separated by finishing the story of the case, and Ceres, who was in strange shape, has smiled as usual since then. As usual, Mr. Gaius seems to enjoy getting involved with Erik or Mr. Lennart, and Erik occasionally puts out a notebook to write something down. Mr. Lennart was the opponent of his brother and the captain with a smiling smile, and the captain, who doesn't usually talk to him, was also seen ridiculing Mr. Lennart with pleasure from time to time, whether he was relaxed by the fact that the journey was coming to an end. Maria was interested in chatting with me even as she defeated Shiro, and all of us had days where things didn't happen as usual or strangely.

So finally we set foot in the woods surrounding the last of the heavenly crystal trees. Even though it's so strange that there are no demons out there, I've already seen a few poisonous pigs (Tourf Troy) as a result of purifying two celestial trees, but it's the end of disappearing into the back of the woods without the appearance of attacking this one. In the ear is the sound of the hissing of the horse kicking the ground, the noise of the wagon rattling, and the idyllic bird rattling. Strong sunlight does not reach your skin, blocked by deep woods, and the wind that rocks the wood is enough to make you feel good.

"It's so quiet you're scared..."

I was rather anxious to say that the heavenly crystal tree was approaching but nothing was there, and I was whining so unexpectedly. To my whining, Mr Ceres agrees.

"Yeah, really. I've never encountered so many demons, so don't get rather anxious. There may be something ahead, so let's keep our heads together."

"Right."

Still, as long as we purify the heavenly crystal tree that lies ahead, this time it's over, right? I hear that as long as the three heavenly crystal trees are purified, the demonic rampage will subside. No one gets killed by demons like your father anymore. When I thought so, I felt terribly emotional to be here.

No one will take their family away from them like I do. It's very nice to have fewer people killed their loved ones or children left alone. Besides, the absence of demons means that there will be less danger to the store - or Mr. Ceres - of anything that had demon extermination as its main business. For me now, that was very important.

"Wow……………."

Whose was the cheer I gave you? Maybe that belonged to everyone who was there.

We stopped walking in the appearance of the last heavenly crystal tree that appeared before us. We know that the heavenly crystal tree that soothes the black and elaborate temperament glitters beautifully. And seeing that, too, was already imminent.

"This is the last heavenly crystal tree..."

Maria, coming out of the carriage with Her Highness, looked up at the giant (oh) Tenjing tree and whined. Shiro, who is in Maria's arms, rings short to follow.

"I'll see if there's any demons nearby."

"Yeah. Renate, Gaius, you, too."

"I understand."

Copy that.

You were just causing the demons who wouldn't show up to recruit anxiety, Mr. Ceres. Members of the Knights scatter on all sides. Until now, purification has been prioritized over monster alert, but now that we need to confirm the "Shizuku of the Tenjing Tree”, safety confirmation is essential.

"Lucia, this is the last time."

"Kyuuuu ~"

"Right......"

Don't move with the heavenly crystal tree looking up, Maria has thrown a word at me. When Shiro gets out of Mr. Maria's arms, he wings his patties and wings and approaches its comatose periphery.

"I wonder if they'll find it"

"You'll find it, I'm sure. 'Cause I've found it before."

Without daring to say anything, we turned our thoughts to the Shizuku of the Tenjing tree. Taking Maria's hand, which had been grated gently and unreliably, Maria looked at me off her gaze from the Tenjing tree.

"I think I'll probably go home once. I've been thinking a lot about it, but after all, I really care about the other side. I want to see my father and mother. I haven't decided if I'll be home soon... but you'll be back."

"……… Yes, if Maria wishes, I'm sure"

Maria keeps staring at me with shaky eyes.

"I can't stay away from the Lucians. Isn't that a lie? I'm sure you feel like you can do it even if you spend time over here, right? ─ ─ But I knew my family was special. Because I was on my best side. Don't even say goodbye, it's hard to never see you again."

I know how important my family is. If I'm going to miss you, I'd at least like to say goodbye. Hoping so is also a sign that Maria has been raised dearly.

"Will you stay on the spot when you leave?

"Yes, if I am forgiven"

"No matter who says no, I hope so. I'm just one best friend. I'll be back. Drop me off. Tell me you're coming. So, when I get back,"

"Welcome back,"

"Yeah."

We exchanged small promises and looked up to the Tenjing tree again.