Chapter 246: See You Later

In response to the man's pride of Bro, Jamdi'el also seemed doubtful, but because of the circumstances, she did not complain anymore.

Besides, as Bro said, his knowledge and experience were important for living in the outside world.

"Amae, I haven't seen you in a long time, so I wanted to talk to you slowly..."

"Amae~, we'll definitely be back again. And when we do, we'll both be bigger and stronger, right?"

"We'll have a lot more fun next time ~!"

"Un~...... ugh~......"

Then, just like I did in the Heavenly World, Kron gave her a farewell hug and Bro stroked her head. Hilua was sliding his body closer.

Amae was desperately trying to hold back tears while looking a little sulky.

"Amae, is okay....... Amae, will get bigger soon."

"Ara..."

"As soon as Amae gets stronger, everyone will come home. Very soon."

Amae says, "I'll see you later." as if telling herself.

Kron and Bro nodded with a smile at those words.

"Hmph..."

"Are you all right?"

"It's not in my nature."

"...... Is that so? You've been together since she can remember, haven't you?"

"..............."

Won't Jamdi'el hug Amae like Kron and the others?

But even so, I could tell that she still didn't have an "I don't care" attitude about them.

Even if Cacretale was a place that Jamdi'el had used.

"Here, Jamdi'el, say goodbye to Amae too!"

"Lady Kron..."

"Hey, come on."

"Ah, ugh, ah..."

Even if her unnecessary pride prevented her from saying something, Jamdi'el would have to obey if Kron told her to.

Jamdi'el, who now had an excuse, coughed lightly...

"Ahem... well... Amae..."

"?"

"...... d, don't catch a cold..."

"...... un!"

Jamdi'el, who was not being honest, gave words of concern to Amae.

Amae nodded slightly, almost crying again at those words.

"Kuhaha, she's not being honest."

"Not at all."

"Fufufu, right ♪?"

I gushed over such a situation, along with Kron and Bro.

But soon...

"...... um, Bro."

"Oh, what is it, brother?"

"...... Stop with that brother thing."

"Why, I'm your big brother, right?"

"I don't remember having an idiot brother."

"What are you talking about? You're going to be my sister's husband, right? Then you're definitely my brother, yeh!"

"Wha, what's with that reasoning?"

He's as friendly as ever.

"Yes! Bro, I'll do my best!"

"Okay! Then we're all family!"

"Ha~......"

When these two get together, it's kind of silly to think about the details, but I can't say that.

I sighed once...

"So, Bro, where are you going after this?"

So, where are they going from here?

I was only thinking about leaving Kron and Jamdi'el to Bro, so I didn't think about anything after that.

"I'm just going to go where the wind blows, do as we please."

"Oh..."

"For now... I'm thinking of a place that doesn't seem to have much to do with the Seven Heroes, the Union, or the Remnant of the Demon King Army."

That's how it is. Especially when it comes to large developed countries, the number of people who know about Jamdi'el will increase.

But, I'm sure this guy knows a lot about the other places and how to take care of them, so I think he'll be fine.

"That's right. Well, for the time being, you'll have to teach your sister a lot of common sense. If it's just Jamdi'el teaching her, she will only learn things that are biased."

"Kakkakkakkka!"

If so......

"Then, as I said before..."

"Hmm?"

"You'll take care of the rest, right?"

"Sure!"

I'm not Kron's guardian, but I've been pushed around in various ways, and I've been told that she likes me, so I've had a lot on my mind, but I'll leave it to Bro to take over from here on out.

"Earth..."

"See you, Kron."

"...... Yes...... I'm going to miss you, but I've already had a hug in the Heavenly World. I won't complain, and I'll do my best from now on!"

"Same here."

"Yes, Earth... I love you ♡."

"Whoa?! ...... s, so a surprise attack..."

"Nfufu~, I'll say that again next time we meet, right?"

I've said goodbye enough times to Kron. All that's left is to pledge to meet each other again.

And......

"Oh~, Hilua, I'm asking you to take care of her too, okay? If something happens, protect her, okay?"

"Leave it to me!"

From here, I lightly stroked Hilua's head as he will follow Kron and the others, and...

"Well, later then, Jamdi'el."

"...... Earth Lagann..."

Today with this fellow... I wasn't really supposed to have that kind of relationship, but somehow I naturally said goodbye to her.

"Three months ago, you forcibly kidnapped me... really, it's been a lot of trouble... I had a tough time... but...... it made me stronger."

"............"

"We had some good encounters... it was fun...... for me...... I'm glad I went to Cacretale. That's why..."

No matter how it all started, there was no lie in the feeling that I am grateful to have been able to go to that country.

As expected, I wouldn't go so far as to say "Thank you for kidnapping me back then", but at least...

"Thank you for taking care of me."

"...... hmph~..."

That's all I said clearly.

Then, Jamdi'el...

"Earth Lagann ... don't get too chummy with Paripi."

"Oh~, that's okay, I definitely won't trust that bastard."

"I see... Also, be wary of Hakuki. Surely, thou have caught his interest as well."

"Kuhaha... I've had enough of the Six Supremacy, and I don't want to be involved with them for a while..."

As expected of Jamdi'el, there is no such thing as a smile, a handshake, or a hug.

Though, it's not a substitute, it feels like she's giving me some light advice.

And finally...

"And finally... or rather, this is the most important matter. Anyway, I won't allow thee to leave Lady Kron alone forever."

"Kuhaha..."

At the end of the day, you're her mother. As if.

Leaving those words to me at the end, Jamdi'el rode on Hilua's back with Kron and Bro.

And......

"Then I'll be off as well, Boy."

"Oh..."

"I have to send this little lady home, too."

Saying that, the prince patted Amae's head and smiled.

"Oh, if you would please do so."

"Hehehe, I wanted us to speak more slowly, but that will have to wait until another time."

"...... true."

"Anyway, it was a pleasure meeting thee. I hope thou will fare well."

"Oh."

I said a quick goodbye to the Prince, who will return to the Heavenly World after sending Amae to Cacretale.

Like with everyone else, we vowed to meet again and shook hands one last time.

And......

"Amae, see you later."

"...... uh~......"

"...... Hey~, Amae. Get yourself in a better mood~"

"Ugh~......"

Amae sat between the arms of the Prince straddling Pegasus.

She didn't cry like before, and didn't get spoiled.

It's true that I told her to become stronger, but she didn't have to go so far as to hold back here... I thought...

"Older brother"

"Hmm?"

Amae beckoned me with her little hand. When I looked at her...

"Un!"

"Oh..."

"Gyu~~~~~~"

It was the best hug I could get from Amae.

"Older brother, Amae will get big soon!"

"...... puh... Kuhahaha, I see... gotcha..."

"If you lie again, Amae... will get mad, okay?"

"Yeah!"

"...... nfu ~"

I was so relieved to see her laugh at the end, even though it seemed she couldn't hold back.

"Kakkakka, that Amae, who was only attached with Tsukshi, Karui, and Boss Machio~, you're doing a good job, brother."

"Ufufu, I'm glad that Amae smiled too!"

"My goodness..."

"Take care, Amae my lass!"

"Un! Goddess, High Priestess, and Hilly, bye-bye! Bro... pui."

And finally, it's time to say goodbye.

The Prince also sent a signal to the Pegasus he was riding and the other one that my parents had ridden, and they took to the sky.

"Heey, Amae! You're squeezing me! Tte, later, brother!"

"I can't help it. Bro went out on his own, so Amae is still angry. And Earth! I will definitely see you again! I'll be a much nicer lady too!"

"Hmph."

"Unah, then bye-bye!"

"Adieu, Boy!"

"Older brother!!"

Thus, Kron, Jamdi'el, and Bro rode Hilua and headed somewhere.

Amae and the Prince returned to Cacretale on the Pegasus.

"Yeah! See you later!!"

I waved until I couldn't see them, then sighed.

"Phew... it's sort of... been a lot of intense days, but I'm a little depressed."

『Fufu... well, all the people we met were intense.』

"That they were!"

Me and Tre'ainar left at the port. For the past few months, someone has been around me.

That's why, I felt like I haven't had this kind of atmosphere in a long time.

Three months. But, it's hard to believe that it's only been three months... really...... everyone and this guy...

『But you do not have time to feel lonely, child. Rest your body, train again, and then head out for the world once more.』

"Yeah!"

I got it.

The goal of "to the end of the world," which we pledged to each other three months ago, has not yet been achieved.

I wandered around the Empire for a bit, then stayed in Cacretale for a while, and now I'm back in the Empire's territory.

But I have no intention of staying here again.

Three months ago, I was kidnapped by Jamdi'el and set foot in another country, but this time I will cross this sea of my own volition and even go to a different country.

And the next destination is...

"Okay, here we go! The next destination is——"

『Hmm, next will be——』

Then Tre'ainar and I realized something at the same time.

"Hmm?"

『...... ah...』

"...... the Prince..."

『Was he not to send you there...』

Yes, the original plan was to drop Jamdi'el and Kron down here to meet up with Bro.

After that, I planned to have the Prince send me to my next destination.

But Amae's presence has thrown that into disarray.

I asked the prince to send Amae to Cacretale... so we......

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaahh, shoot!"

『...... Hah~...... well, tis fine. Fortunately, this is a port... we need not hurry...』

"Ha~...... well, I guess so..."

The next destination has been decided, but it will take a little longer to get there.

『"Take our time."』

Just a little......

Part 5 End

Author's Note

Our journey to... so, thank you for reading.

This concludes part 5.

No~~~~~~ it was long. No, seriously. It was really long.

The flow of the story has changed a lot as I wrote it from what I initially envisioned roughly.

Honestly, I didn't expect to write so much about Cacretale after Part 4.

This is the writer's shared experience, but the characters moved on their own and expanded the story.

In the first place, Jamdi'el first appeared last summer. Well~, it's been a long, long time.

However, I also had feelings for it, and I enjoyed myself.

And, for the time being, I was relieved to have arrived here.

Thank you for staying with me all this time.

If you appreciate it so far, please drill me again with the " ★" shaped drill below.

Also, Espie, who appeared briefly at the end of Part 5, wasn't forgotten.

There was also a little meaning to that glimpse, but I hope it will make sense later.

Well, I've already decided what I want to do in the next arc, but let me take a break. I am a little tired.

Everyone, times are tough right now, but please take care of yourselves.

Well, see you again someday!!

TLs Notes!

Phew! Another Arc done! This was a long one, and so much happened. Faced 2 of the Six Supremacy, thwarted an invasion from the Heavens, reconciled with friends, love interests staked their claims, outwitted the parents (where was this tenacity when it mattered?), and now off to a new adventure..... as soon as they get a new ride I guess (rocky start).

Join me for that after my usual post-arc break, it is only a week, relax. A lot happened IRL this year, and we're still going through stuff. Still, thanks for sticking with me. And a special thanks to those supporting me on Patreon for being especially awesome. That really helped me tremendously, and I hope for your continued support. And if anyone can spare a little I would really Appreciate it.

And so, just like the chapter title...

See You Later