Isekai Nonbiri Nouka - Chapter 902

Shirukine-san had ventured into the forest to investigate the movements of the monsters.

It wasn’t just the direction they came from that mattered—the direction they fled was just as important.

Depending on where they were headed, even if the villages and towns were far away, she might have to issue warnings and prepare defenses.

Fortunately, she determined that this wouldn’t be necessary this time.

Even the largest of the monster hordes would likely dwindle to a non-threatening size before reaching any settlements.

Still, as a precaution, warnings would be sent to the nearby villages and towns.

That way, even if the worst were to happen, they wouldn’t be caught completely off guard.

The beasts would also be dealt with, so there was nothing to worry about.

A lot had happened, but the transport of the male Mereo was complete.

I had also delivered the souvenirs.

I think it’s time to go home.

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I said my goodbyes to the male Mereo.

No worries—I’ll come visit again.

With your owner, of course.

Do your best.

But remember, when things are too much, it’s okay to say no.

Rely on your caretakers.

There’s nothing shameful about that.

And don’t forget—the shelf in your heart.

As long as you understand, that’s good enough.

Don’t forget.

Take care of yourself.

And female Mereos, look after him.

Hmm?

Ah, don’t worry—I won’t scold you if you ruin the crops.

Everyone makes mistakes at first.

I made plenty myself.

If things don’t work out, I’ll come back and help again.

So don’t worry.

Take it slow.

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The journey back was the same as when we arrived.

I would ride on Hakuren.

Daga and Gulf would return using Beezel’s teleportation magic.

Since Bee-baa was also heading back to Village Five, I invited her to ride with me on Hakuren, but...

「I’ll pass. I’d rather not risk souring a dragon’s mood any further.」

She turned me down.

Hakuren was smiling as usual—she wasn’t in a bad mood or anything.

I just wanted Bee-baa to meet Fracia, your... great-granddaughter? No, wait—her great-great-granddaughter.

Apparently, Shirukine-san had once had a dress tailored in the underground shopping street of Village Five.

The tailor who took her order was a plump, approachable woman.

In other words, she might have unknowingly ordered a dress from her mother-in-law.

Still, is that really something to agonize over...?

Oh.

She had gushed endlessly about Beezel complimenting her dress... to that very tailor.

I see.

At this point, all she can do is hope it wasn’t her.

...But in situations like these, it’s usually exactly who you think it is.

I cheered in my heart for her to stay strong.

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I sat in the carrier harness on Hakuren’s back.

I had also loaded the books entrusted to me by the caretakers—ones they wanted Versa to sign.

No forgotten items.

Hakuren, I’m counting on you.

「Leave it to me.」

Hakuren gently lifted off the ground.

I waved to Shirukine-san and the caretakers seeing me off.

「Alright, here we go!」

Hakuren shot straight up into the sky.

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We arrived at the Big Tree Village without any issues.

Whoah, that was fast.

She can’t teleport just anywhere, but it’s still incredibly convenient.

That said, not every dragon can travel this way.

Aside from Hakuren, only Dors, Raimeiren, Girar, and Grafaroon can do it.

Rusty can’t manage it alone.

As for Doraim and Guronde... apparently, they struggle with this method of travel.

「If you mess up the balance, you’ll get flung out into space.」

「That sounds terrifying.」

......

Wait... so if they miscalculate, they don’t just lose control of their movement relative to the planet’s rotation but also escape its orbit entirely?

I see...

Yeah, better not rely on this method too much.

Hakuren, don’t overuse it either.

「There’s even a story about a dragon that spent fifty years outside the planet.」

Fifty years gone...?

Yeah, no. Let’s not do it again.

「Okaaay♪」