CH 347
After solving the case, walking around the royal capital, and seeing Helena’s live performance, Urka told me that he would ride back to the town of Gust with me on Sarge this evening. Of course, that’s only natural since my home is over there, but I feel disappointed about a lot of things.
As I was thinking about this while preparing breakfast, Makina and Fath-san came into the house.
“I’ve worked up a good sweat again today. I’ll have to work hard to overcome the undead so that I can repay master.”
“Welcome home, Makina. I’ve prepared some cold tea for you.”
“Thank you, Lars!”
“Ho-ho-ho, thanks, Lars.”
“Oh, no, not at all. Where is Basleigh-sensei?”
Basleigh, who was supposed to be training with them, didn’t come in, so I asked her what was going on, and she gave me an unexpected answer.
“She was down in the garden a while ago, but she got on Johnny and went to work. She said she didn’t want to eat breakfast because it would make her throw up.”
“Well, she got so excited yesterday, after all ……”
“Speaking of excitement, is everyone else still asleep?”
“Yeah, except for Urka and Milfy.”
I answered Fath-san as I served her a cup.
The reason everyone is still asleep is because we had a party at our place last night after Helena’s concert.
The show at the theater starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. at the latest, so we had a good time with Helena and Milfy, who had taken the day off tomorrow, and Anthea, who hadn’t been here in a while. A house is convenient for this kind of thing because it’s not a nuisance to make noise.
Aina, too, was up late rubbing her sleepy eyes and didn’t seem to wake up at all, so she was in a dream with Ash and the little snow tiger. My brother and Nora had also been drinking and unusually did not wake up.
“Fuah …… Morning♪ Oh, please give me some too.”
“Good morning Helena. Did you sleep well?”
“I did! The bedclothes are soft and comfy, and there’s plenty of room.”
“We can’t have an idol living here, because it would make many people jealous and it would be bad for Makina.”
Helena shrugged her shoulders and smiled, “Yes, yes, thank you”. She drank her tea and continued talking.
“Did Urka and Milfy go out yet? Because when I woke up, I didn’t find Milfy in the bed next to me.”
“I guess so. They had a quick bread and left a little while ago.”
“Don’t chase them, okay?”
“Nfufu, what should I do? ……. Well, since Urka is going home today, let’s leave the two of them alone♪ Well, let’s hope things work out for Milfy, shall we?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, we have our own circumstances. Haha♪”
Helena winked at us and said this with a meaningful smile. For Milfy, huh. Urka is also aware of Milfy. But he’s leaving. There is also a long-distance relationship, but will it be good for Milfy?
◆ ◇ ◆
“Ah! It’s a pleasant morning!”
“Yes. It’s nice to take a walk in the early morning. I usually take my walks at night with Ogure-san, though.”
When Helena woke up, Urka and Milfy were strolling in the plaza. Milfy, who was walking in front, stretched and turned around to tell Urka. Urka smiled back at her, and Milfy blinked her eyes, chuckled, and walked alongside him.
“That skeleton-san? Fufu, you’re very kind, aren’t you, Urka-san …… You didn’t try to drive out the ghosts and Uru-chan by force. “
“Well, it’s better if you can convince them by talking to them, after all. They’re not in this world as a ghost by choice, you know.”
When Urka said that, Milfy nodded deeply, remembering when he used [Funeral] at the ghosts. And then he took Urka’s hand and led him to the bench.
“…… You’re amazing, Urka-san. I’ve been trying to become an idol for a while now, but I’ve never gotten anywhere ……”
“How long have you been doing this?”
“Guh …… You’re easily asking questions that are hard to answer …… I’m one year younger than everyone, so I’m fifteen years old, but I decided to become an idol after seeing Helena-san’s first live performance when she was twelve, when she started idolizing in earnest. Four years have passed since then, and I’m still an apprentice …… Aha, I’m no good at all.”
“……”
Not sure what to say to Milfy, who looked down, and Urka was silent. Milfy felt that the silence was a sign that Urka was disgusted with her, and opened her mouth.
“So–“
“I’m thinking of quitting”, when she was about to say that–
“–You may know that Lars has been given the skill [Jack-of-all-Trades].”
“……? Ah, yes.”
Suddenly, the subject of Lars came up, and Milfy was confused. After looking at Milfy for a moment, Urka looks up at the beautiful sky and laugh with a smile on his face.
“[Jack-of-all-Trades] is a skill that was said to be a failure in the old literature. You can do anything. But no matter what you do, it will always be mediocre and boring, and if you’re not careful, you might even be called really useless.”
“T-That can’t be …… Lars-san is an amazing wizard, and he can cook ……”
“It’s because he worked so hard to get where he is. I’m not going to go into it because it’s about another person’s past, but since the time he entered the academy …… No, even before that, Lars has been carrying a lot of problems on his shoulder. I’m not involved in this because I’ve only heard about it, but it was pretty epic.”
“……”
Milfy, sensing that Urka was trying to say something, listened to the story in silence with a serious face. Urka continued.
“And that Lars worked hard to change that. He was able to master ancient magic at the age of ten.”
“What ……!? T-Ten years old ……!?”
“Yes. And he did what he wanted to do. Isn’t that amazing?”
“Y-Yes ……!”
“By the way, at that time, I thought it was weird that I was given such a plain skill called [Spiritual Arts]. I’ve been embarrassed and disgusted at times.”
Urka closed his eyes and muttered to himself as if talking to himself. He pauses for a moment and then speaks again.
“After the turmoil surrounding Lars, I had both jealousy and respect for him. There were times when I even thought that it’s a failure skill, you know? I’m not being nice at all …… But, when I first met Sarge, and Lars, who had to deal with an army of undead, knocked on my door. He asked me to help him with my [Spiritual Art].”
Urka turned to Milfy.
“Lars, who can even use that ancient magic, asked me for help. Maybe if he wanted to, Sarge and he could have done something together …… I was so happy. At the same time, I wondered how such an amazing person could have recognized me. As a result, my skills were put to good use and the incident was put to rest.”
“Awesome …….”
“Haha, It’s also thanks to Lars and his older brother for using it so well. That’s where I got my confidence. One day, there will always be someone or something that needs me. Until then, I’ll keep improving myself.”
“……”
After hearing that, Milfy realized what she was trying to say and suddenly tears came to her eyes. Urca had a troubled look on his face, and took out a handkerchief and wiped it away.
“So, you know. That’s why I think it’s too early to quit. It’s true that it may not have sprouted yet. But that doesn’t mean they won’t. The rest is up to you, Milfy …… I think you can make it to that stage. You will even be as good as Helena.”
“T-That’s not true ……”
“I think so.”
“!”
Milfy’s eyes widen when she hears Urka’s clear statement. He takes her hand and gently places the earrings he bought for her that day in her hand.
“It’s hasn’t been that long ago since I met Milfy-san, but …… I find you desirable. I’m sure we’ll need to get to know each other better, but the smile on your face makes me wish you were next to me someday. I’m still inexperienced, so …… I’ll just give you this for now. I want to see you on stage with this on.”
“Urka-san ……”
“It’s too early to quit …… and follow me.”
Surprised that she had been seen through, Milfy turned her head. Then she realized.
“Ahhh …… So I’ve been trying to cover up my lack of success by running away to Urka-san ……”
“I’m not going to go that far, though. What do you think? Why don’t you try a little harder?”
“Haha …… That’s not fair, Urka-san …… if the person I love says something like that to me, I have no choice but to do it ……! But please make sure you come and pick me up sometime, okay ……?”
“Haha, I might come visit you often, you know?”
“Geez!”
When Urca said that, Milfy puffed up her cheeks and pouted. But both of them immediately burst into laughter and laughed out loud.
◆ ◇ ◆
Helena woke up and after a while, there was a knock on the door and when she opened it, she saw that Urka and Milfy had just returned.
“I’m back, the plaza is nice and quiet in the morning..”
“I’m back! Helena-san, you’re awake.”
“Oh, you’re early, aren’t you?”
“Yes! Urka-san is leaving today, but we won’t be apart forever. I’ll work hard on my lessons after Urka-san leaves. I have to catch up with Helena-san.”
“Oh?”
Milfy said with full of energy and Helena noticed something.
Only they know what’s going on, but it seems to be going in the direction Helena thinks is good.
And that night–
“Well, Makina and Helena …… and Milfy-san, see you later!”
“Yes! Come visit us again!”
“Fu-fu-fu, maybe the next time you visit, she won’t be the Milfy Urka knows ……”
“Why are you saying something that disturbing?”
“Lars, I’m sorry, but please give my regards to Mom and Dad. See you later, Urka-kun.”
“See you soon, Urka. Your [Spiritual Arts], it was impressive.”
While they were saying their goodbyes, Milfy was the last to speak.
“The next time we meet, I’ll be all grown up!”
“I’m looking forward to it! I’ll definitely be back.”
“Yes. Please, Sarge.”
When Urka replies, Sarge floats up into the night sky. While the Makina was shrinking below, only Milfy was waving to the end.
“Was it good?”
“Yes. I’ve already given it to her, after all.”
“…… I see.”
I thought I knew what that meant, having given Makina a gift and started dating her.
“Okay, let’s go, Sarge.”
And so Urka, who had been instrumental in the long but short-lived ghost riot, returned to the town of Gust. With the promise of a happy life–
So that’s the end of the Royal Capital Arc!
I think it’s a good thing that Urka was the one to close this section. Before you know it, you’re saving someone else’s life. This is a story about such friends.
Thank you for reading!
[Afterword Theater]
“They’re going to make a great couple, aren’t they, Urka and Milfy?”
In the next chapter, I guess I’ll tell a little bit about what Helena felt about Milfy? I hope you can understand that Urka is not only kind ……
As I was thinking about this while preparing breakfast, Makina and Fath-san came into the house.
“I’ve worked up a good sweat again today. I’ll have to work hard to overcome the undead so that I can repay master.”
“Welcome home, Makina. I’ve prepared some cold tea for you.”
“Thank you, Lars!”
“Ho-ho-ho, thanks, Lars.”
“Oh, no, not at all. Where is Basleigh-sensei?”
Basleigh, who was supposed to be training with them, didn’t come in, so I asked her what was going on, and she gave me an unexpected answer.
“She was down in the garden a while ago, but she got on Johnny and went to work. She said she didn’t want to eat breakfast because it would make her throw up.”
“Well, she got so excited yesterday, after all ……”
“Speaking of excitement, is everyone else still asleep?”
“Yeah, except for Urka and Milfy.”
I answered Fath-san as I served her a cup.
The reason everyone is still asleep is because we had a party at our place last night after Helena’s concert.
The show at the theater starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. at the latest, so we had a good time with Helena and Milfy, who had taken the day off tomorrow, and Anthea, who hadn’t been here in a while. A house is convenient for this kind of thing because it’s not a nuisance to make noise.
Aina, too, was up late rubbing her sleepy eyes and didn’t seem to wake up at all, so she was in a dream with Ash and the little snow tiger. My brother and Nora had also been drinking and unusually did not wake up.
“Fuah …… Morning♪ Oh, please give me some too.”
“Good morning Helena. Did you sleep well?”
“I did! The bedclothes are soft and comfy, and there’s plenty of room.”
“We can’t have an idol living here, because it would make many people jealous and it would be bad for Makina.”
Helena shrugged her shoulders and smiled, “Yes, yes, thank you”. She drank her tea and continued talking.
“Did Urka and Milfy go out yet? Because when I woke up, I didn’t find Milfy in the bed next to me.”
“I guess so. They had a quick bread and left a little while ago.”
“Don’t chase them, okay?”
“Nfufu, what should I do? ……. Well, since Urka is going home today, let’s leave the two of them alone♪ Well, let’s hope things work out for Milfy, shall we?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, we have our own circumstances. Haha♪”
Helena winked at us and said this with a meaningful smile. For Milfy, huh. Urka is also aware of Milfy. But he’s leaving. There is also a long-distance relationship, but will it be good for Milfy?
◆ ◇ ◆
“Ah! It’s a pleasant morning!”
“Yes. It’s nice to take a walk in the early morning. I usually take my walks at night with Ogure-san, though.”
When Helena woke up, Urka and Milfy were strolling in the plaza. Milfy, who was walking in front, stretched and turned around to tell Urka. Urka smiled back at her, and Milfy blinked her eyes, chuckled, and walked alongside him.
“That skeleton-san? Fufu, you’re very kind, aren’t you, Urka-san …… You didn’t try to drive out the ghosts and Uru-chan by force. “
“Well, it’s better if you can convince them by talking to them, after all. They’re not in this world as a ghost by choice, you know.”
When Urka said that, Milfy nodded deeply, remembering when he used [Funeral] at the ghosts. And then he took Urka’s hand and led him to the bench.
“…… You’re amazing, Urka-san. I’ve been trying to become an idol for a while now, but I’ve never gotten anywhere ……”
“How long have you been doing this?”
“Guh …… You’re easily asking questions that are hard to answer …… I’m one year younger than everyone, so I’m fifteen years old, but I decided to become an idol after seeing Helena-san’s first live performance when she was twelve, when she started idolizing in earnest. Four years have passed since then, and I’m still an apprentice …… Aha, I’m no good at all.”
“……”
Not sure what to say to Milfy, who looked down, and Urka was silent. Milfy felt that the silence was a sign that Urka was disgusted with her, and opened her mouth.
“So–“
“I’m thinking of quitting”, when she was about to say that–
“–You may know that Lars has been given the skill [Jack-of-all-Trades].”
“……? Ah, yes.”
Suddenly, the subject of Lars came up, and Milfy was confused. After looking at Milfy for a moment, Urka looks up at the beautiful sky and laugh with a smile on his face.
“[Jack-of-all-Trades] is a skill that was said to be a failure in the old literature. You can do anything. But no matter what you do, it will always be mediocre and boring, and if you’re not careful, you might even be called really useless.”
“T-That can’t be …… Lars-san is an amazing wizard, and he can cook ……”
“It’s because he worked so hard to get where he is. I’m not going to go into it because it’s about another person’s past, but since the time he entered the academy …… No, even before that, Lars has been carrying a lot of problems on his shoulder. I’m not involved in this because I’ve only heard about it, but it was pretty epic.”
“……”
Milfy, sensing that Urka was trying to say something, listened to the story in silence with a serious face. Urka continued.
“And that Lars worked hard to change that. He was able to master ancient magic at the age of ten.”
“What ……!? T-Ten years old ……!?”
“Yes. And he did what he wanted to do. Isn’t that amazing?”
“Y-Yes ……!”
“By the way, at that time, I thought it was weird that I was given such a plain skill called [Spiritual Arts]. I’ve been embarrassed and disgusted at times.”
Urka closed his eyes and muttered to himself as if talking to himself. He pauses for a moment and then speaks again.
“After the turmoil surrounding Lars, I had both jealousy and respect for him. There were times when I even thought that it’s a failure skill, you know? I’m not being nice at all …… But, when I first met Sarge, and Lars, who had to deal with an army of undead, knocked on my door. He asked me to help him with my [Spiritual Art].”
Urka turned to Milfy.
“Lars, who can even use that ancient magic, asked me for help. Maybe if he wanted to, Sarge and he could have done something together …… I was so happy. At the same time, I wondered how such an amazing person could have recognized me. As a result, my skills were put to good use and the incident was put to rest.”
“Awesome …….”
“Haha, It’s also thanks to Lars and his older brother for using it so well. That’s where I got my confidence. One day, there will always be someone or something that needs me. Until then, I’ll keep improving myself.”
“……”
After hearing that, Milfy realized what she was trying to say and suddenly tears came to her eyes. Urca had a troubled look on his face, and took out a handkerchief and wiped it away.
“So, you know. That’s why I think it’s too early to quit. It’s true that it may not have sprouted yet. But that doesn’t mean they won’t. The rest is up to you, Milfy …… I think you can make it to that stage. You will even be as good as Helena.”
“T-That’s not true ……”
“I think so.”
“!”
Milfy’s eyes widen when she hears Urka’s clear statement. He takes her hand and gently places the earrings he bought for her that day in her hand.
“It’s hasn’t been that long ago since I met Milfy-san, but …… I find you desirable. I’m sure we’ll need to get to know each other better, but the smile on your face makes me wish you were next to me someday. I’m still inexperienced, so …… I’ll just give you this for now. I want to see you on stage with this on.”
“Urka-san ……”
“It’s too early to quit …… and follow me.”
Surprised that she had been seen through, Milfy turned her head. Then she realized.
“Ahhh …… So I’ve been trying to cover up my lack of success by running away to Urka-san ……”
“I’m not going to go that far, though. What do you think? Why don’t you try a little harder?”
“Haha …… That’s not fair, Urka-san …… if the person I love says something like that to me, I have no choice but to do it ……! But please make sure you come and pick me up sometime, okay ……?”
“Haha, I might come visit you often, you know?”
“Geez!”
When Urca said that, Milfy puffed up her cheeks and pouted. But both of them immediately burst into laughter and laughed out loud.
◆ ◇ ◆
Helena woke up and after a while, there was a knock on the door and when she opened it, she saw that Urka and Milfy had just returned.
“I’m back, the plaza is nice and quiet in the morning..”
“I’m back! Helena-san, you’re awake.”
“Oh, you’re early, aren’t you?”
“Yes! Urka-san is leaving today, but we won’t be apart forever. I’ll work hard on my lessons after Urka-san leaves. I have to catch up with Helena-san.”
“Oh?”
Milfy said with full of energy and Helena noticed something.
Only they know what’s going on, but it seems to be going in the direction Helena thinks is good.
And that night–
“Well, Makina and Helena …… and Milfy-san, see you later!”
“Yes! Come visit us again!”
“Fu-fu-fu, maybe the next time you visit, she won’t be the Milfy Urka knows ……”
“Why are you saying something that disturbing?”
“Lars, I’m sorry, but please give my regards to Mom and Dad. See you later, Urka-kun.”
“See you soon, Urka. Your [Spiritual Arts], it was impressive.”
While they were saying their goodbyes, Milfy was the last to speak.
“The next time we meet, I’ll be all grown up!”
“I’m looking forward to it! I’ll definitely be back.”
“Yes. Please, Sarge.”
When Urka replies, Sarge floats up into the night sky. While the Makina was shrinking below, only Milfy was waving to the end.
“Was it good?”
“Yes. I’ve already given it to her, after all.”
“…… I see.”
I thought I knew what that meant, having given Makina a gift and started dating her.
“Okay, let’s go, Sarge.”
And so Urka, who had been instrumental in the long but short-lived ghost riot, returned to the town of Gust. With the promise of a happy life–
So that’s the end of the Royal Capital Arc!
I think it’s a good thing that Urka was the one to close this section. Before you know it, you’re saving someone else’s life. This is a story about such friends.
Thank you for reading!
[Afterword Theater]
“They’re going to make a great couple, aren’t they, Urka and Milfy?”
In the next chapter, I guess I’ll tell a little bit about what Helena felt about Milfy? I hope you can understand that Urka is not only kind ……
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