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[Malsia's castle]

[Kana point of view]

Yesterday revelation came as a shock, but one of the participants, the famous paladin responsible for stopping the war of succession, couldn't agree with the idea of Drant is dying. She actually "argues" with King Leogris and the scholar for good 15 minutes before decided to come along with the other heroes

(What the worker ants had been doing were indeed strange, and the scholars explanation were indeed logical, but so does Mrs Aries argument. If anything happened to Drant, she should at least know something since part of Drant was implanted inside of her) [Kana]

As for me

"Here is the special pass for the three of you" [Haliza]

"Thank you your highness" [Kana]

"Just be careful. I know You and Birdie makes a terrific pair when fighting against the devil, but never let your guard down. Your mission is downright suicidal if you ask me" [Haliza]

"I understand that, but this is the least I can do for them" [Kana]

"I know that as well... Make sure you, Birdie, Kanji and Seo Ah comes back safely" [Haliza]

"I will" [Kana]

She has grown into a splendid princess, rivaling even Princess Diana. Princess Diana focuses more on political turmoil, and as for her, since the prince of Malsia is indeed a decent person to become the next king, she focuses all of her efforts on science, magic and developments 

Going back to the orphanage, I have a meal with other children for the last time, together with Naoto (who couldn't leave Malsia since she's one of the important line of defence), Qudus (who will join us until Estel, where he then will collaborate with R&D from Estel), and Kanji and Seo Ah (both will assist me in search of the Holy Beast of Wind, The Rampaging Garuda)

After the meal is over

"Take care, and don't forget to bring some rare souvenirs" [Mira]

"Sis..." [Seo Ah]

"Rendezvous well with Saint Louis and Seraph, they will surely become a big help" [Naoto]

"We will" [Kana]

"All of you, take care as well" [Kana]

"Right!" 

With that, we are off, using Birdie as mean of transportation

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Two day off. We will now wait for Grandpa Filvisar, Calypso, Karon and Farhah to come hear from Kiserre before departing together towards the Beastman Kingdom (Making our total count seven, together with Behe)

(They will most likely arrive late at night, and we will let them rest tomorrow, before departing next day afterward, so there are still plenty of time) [Charlotte]

Resting and lazing around once in a while isn't that bad of an idea. I can just sleep all day without any care in the world, or I can just go on a sweet shopping spree, though of course I will need to beg Sis Rafiah for my allowance. Speaking of sweet shopping spree

(Why did I feel like I am forgetting something?) [Charlotte]

It feels like it's in the back of my mind... I'm sure I am actually forgetting something...

"That's right! Wedding gifts! Not only for Rean and Muse, but also for Mr Samurai Jacks and Principal Alice!" [Charlotte]

But wait... Maybe I can wait for Karon and Farhah, so that we can then search together? Or maybe I can wait for a bit and find a suitable gift for them at the Beastman Kingdom? I'm sure the two options are viable as well, rather than me going around all alone while not knowing what to buy for them

(And now, I am back to square one, lazing around once more) [Charlotte]

I don't feel like doing anything. Really, I can just go ramble on and on about doing something productive, but I just couldn't even lift a finger now that the sweet embrace of this soft sofa convincing me to just relax for a day

"Charlotte, if you don't have anything to do, can you please clean the house?" [Rafiah]

"Ehh... Housey and Calypso Tree cleaning function can take care of that..." [Charlotte]

"You're right, but seeing you lazing around somehow irk me. Maybe try to do something productive" [Rafiah]

"Like?" [Charlotte]

"Maybe go around the shop and buy Karon and Farhah's favourite food? They're coming after all" [Rafiah]

"Grandpa Claude can cook better than most shop..." [Charlotte]

"Then how about help with the training hall maintenance? There aren't many people using it now, so you can spare some time inspecting the  spawning blocks" [Rafiah]

"I'll do just that" [Charlotte]

Going to the training hall, I quickly inspects our two spawning blocks, the marine spawning block as well as the zombie spawning block. They're in top notch conditions, so much so that I couldn't even find a scratch on it, prove of a great maintenance. To double confirm it, I summon a B rank general zombie as well as an illusion tortoises of a similar rank, and the two spawning blocks spawned them in mere second. Good, but disposing the monsters will be a hassle, so with Krakeny and my army of fish golems, I quickly launch a barrage of attack before they even get a chance to move. The monsters I summoned were B rank monsters after all, something that I couldn't afford to get careless

"Cool!"

"She really is strong!"

"That's the youngest court magician for you!"

"Excuse me"

"Can you please train us?"

"I am a water mage as well, so it will be a wonderful opportunity for me if you could spare a bit of your time"

Looks like they're all raring to go. They're young adventures and knights (well, they're older than I am, or at least as old as I am, but you get the idea). I feel like a lazy bear right now, just wanted to hibernate without a care in the world, but their eyes sparkle with enthusiasm that I couldn't find myself to refuse their request

"Right then, let get started with your training! Are you guys ready?" [Charlotte]

"Yes!"

And there go one of my free day to lazing around. I guess I have no choice. We continue until dusk, and just when I am about to sit in the sofa

"I'M BACK! DO YOU GUYS MISS ME?" [Calypso]

"Phew, we sure are tired right now" [Farhah]

"Still, the inter-dungeon bus golem really is a marvel. Traveling couldn't become more comfortable with it" [Filvisar]

"Agree, but I can further improve it" [Karon]

They're back!