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Demon Territory

Northern Stronghold

Reporting, Sire!

A raid by the Dark Army

is breaking through our defense networks one by one!

There's no telling how long the Northern Stronghold's magic barrier will hold...

Just what is the hero doing?!

Well, he's locked himself up in the Southern Stronghold again...

Summon him at once!

Yes, Sire!

Your Majesty!

We must assemble all the mages in the kingdom

and prepare to cast Purification!

B-But if we resort to that...

If the Northern Stronghold falls now, when we can't count on the hero,

we will have no chance at victory.

Your Majesty! Your decision, please!

Dark One.

Greanyl. How are they coming along?

I believe they are ready.

Until My Life Ends

Good. We withdraw, Uliminas.

What?! Is nyow not the time to press our advantage?

They will soon use Purification.

Do not let our forces come in contact with it.

Yes, Sire.

O holy power, O light of purification,

cleanse our land and protect us from the demons.

O holy power, O light of purification,

cleanse our land and protect us from the demons.

O holy power, O light of purification,

cleanse our land and protect us from the demons!

I'm back.

Welcome back, Darling!

Were you waiting here the whole time?

I knew you were likely to return home soon.

Would you like dinner? Or a bath?

Or perhaps...

Shall I groom you?

Um, I think I'd like to start with dinner.

Very well! I'll get it ready right away!

And how did things look in town, Darling?

Did you find a shop to do business with?

No, not yet.

There are a lot of shops in Houghtow,

so I'm still checking them all out.

I want to make sure I know how much armor generally sells for, too.

I was actually thinking of selling the vegetables from my farm in town, too.

I can't just keep living here for free.

You don't need to worry about that, though.

I was thinking of raising horses.

Horses?

Renting them out to pull carts

should provide a decent source of income.

Byleri used to look after the war horses at the castle,

so she's used to dealing with them.

Oh, really?

You can use the stables behind the house, then.

I'll do my best to contribute what I can to the household budget!

I don't have any talents.

Nor do I.

And our income is zero.

Taking care of you girls is no trouble at all.

Looking after the pack is the job of a pack leader's wife!

P-Pack?

Well, we can divide up the housework.

You two can work at your swordsmanship and magic without worrying about the house.

Y-You are too kind.

Thank you.

The Dark Army has retreated, thanks to our Purification.

We have three months before the magic begins to wear off.

The Dark Army's main force will not be able to go near the purified land until then.

It should be secure for the time being.

But as things are now...

Many of our mages are comatose after having depleted their magic.

I'm told they will need at least two to three months to recover.

My father, as well...

Yes, His Majesty was one of our kingdom's mages.

Until my father awakens,

I will carry out his royal duties, as Klyrode law dictates.

Yes, Highness.

For starters, under my authority,

the hero will step down from his position as this kingdom's hero.

The nation's very existence is on the line, and rather than lend his aid,

he holed away in his stronghold. It is only right.

But how will we stand against the Dark Army, then?

Would you have us summon another hero candidate?

No. We don't have enough mages for a summoning.

B-But that would mean...

We have indeed reached a stalemate.

Bring in the Oracle.

I'm being... dismissed?

Orders from the first princess.

You may go where you please, but you must leave.

I-I am the hero chosen by the king!

Such insolence will not be tolerated!

H-Hey! Hold it!

Stop this now and I'll forgive you!

When the Dark One attacks, you'll have no choice but to beg for my help!

Cowards!

Rys, are you asleep?

No.

I'm awake, Darling.

You've been putting in a lot of effort since we moved here.

I, Fenrys, would do anything for you, Darling.

Hey, I never got a chance to say this before, but...

I'm grateful to you.

I know just living with humans must be hard enough for you,

but you still do everything around the house.

I really want to thank—

When I was flung into this world alone, I was really at a loss.

But I found work and even a house to live in,

and I'm actually getting by.

If I'd been alone, I probably never would've felt so at peace.

Huh? A d-date?

A date is when a mated human couple goes out together,

linking arms and being flirtatious and such, right?

Well, it is very nice out today.

Leave the housework to us for a change.

We want you two to go out and enjoy the day.

By all means, take your time.

That's easy for you to say...

Why are you acting shy?

You're married.

Er, well...

Thanks, all of you!

Let us go, Darling! Right now!

I'm so full.

We were right to choose this restaurant, Darling.

I guess so.

Where shall we go next?

Since the others at home were so considerate,

I want to enjoy my time alone with you to the fullest.

Wow, there are so many rarities here.

Hey, is there anything you want?

You're always helping me.

Let me buy you whatever you'd like as thanks.

For me... from you?

I'm so happy!

I've never gotten a present before!

What are these?

Brooches made from genuine stones.

They match your little lady's hair color perfectly!

Aw, gosh! His "little lady"?

I know they'd be a perfect fit! How about it?

Rys...

Yeah.

You look beautiful, Rys.

Uh, I mean... the brooch! It suits you!

Thank you, Darling!

What the heck happened to her?

I'm not sure. She's been like that since they got back.

She did say "Darling" gave her that brooch as a present.

That's why?

Seems like they enjoyed their date. Good for them.

But still...

I'm so jealous...

Darling...

Rys?! Wh-What are you...

Lupines' teeth are everything to them.

You had a big day. You must be worn out.

I sure can't sleep, though...

Damn that first princess!

She thinks she can just do whatever she wants in the king's absence?!

So what are you going to do now, Hero?

You still call me "Hero"?

Well, you have no intention of giving up the position, do you?

So if you're going to return to the position of hero one day,

I suppose I can keep on serving you.

That's right!

I refuse to live as a mere commoner in this world!

There must be something in the treasury that will work against the Dark One.

I'll use it to defeat him

and live out my days as a champion!

I am the chosen hero!

How can that man use magic that I can't?!

If only I had more power...

You desire power?

Wh-Who's there?!

Hero?

If you desire power, then set me free.

Wh-What are you talking about?

Over here.

Now, draw this sword,

and I will grant any wish you may have.

Any wish? You mean that?

H-Hero...

Who in the world are you talking to?

You can't hear the voice?

No.

Go on, draw the sword.

What's the matter? Are you afraid?

As if!

Gulp...

I don't care what it is! I'm going to use it!

I am Hiya, the djinn who commands the origin of light and darkness.

Was it you who freed me from my seal?

Was it you who freed me from my seal?

Is that voice echoing inside my head?!

Yes, that's exactly right.

I'm the hero who set you free.

In that case, on my name, I shall grant you three wishes.

Anything I want, huh?

Anything. Just name your desire.

Okay, first of all...

Thank you for coming, Mistress Ashura.

The princess of the most powerful magic kingdom, relying on a simple Oracle.

The situation must be quite dire.

The only thing protecting the kingdom right now

is the effect of the Purification spell.

We must take the next step before its effect wears off.

Ah, and you wish to know what that next step is?

Yes, anything to save this kingdom.

If you can see anything at all, even if only some kind of starting point...

Wh-What is this?!

It won't come off!

To the underground treasury at once!

Apprehend the intruder!

Yes, Highness!

Just what is this?!

The Collar of Sacrifice.

There is a certain djinn who, when granting a wish,

places these on her victims to remove their heads in exchange.

What?!

It can't be!

Wh-Why would anyone do that?!

Long ago,

the king of Klyrode asked a djinn to defeat the Dark One.

It's said that half of all living things on the continent were sacrificed in exchange.

After that, although at the cost of many sacrifices,

all the mages in the kingdom combined their powers to seal the djinn.

The seal is not easy to break, yet someone broke it,

and they have already asked the djinn for a wish.

Th-Then our heads are going to be...

G-Get it off me!

We only have until the djinn grants the wish.

...

Mistress Ashura, please prophecy what I must do

in order to get us out of this danger.

Find the true hero.

The individual has already been summoned.

It must be that adventurer the king tried to recruit as an ally!

Yes! It must be Sir Flio!

He can be found to the west.

Let us send soldiers to search every town and village in the west!

No. We cannot divide the forces that are protecting this land.

I will go myself.

You sure surprised me.

Is this shield really made from dragon scales?

You truly do have a discerning eye, sir.

I was right to bring this to you.

Not long ago,

I heard a rumor that a huge amount of dragon meat was brought to the town butcher.

Was that also you?

I just had an opportunity to procure some through my connections.

This shield is also a first-rate item I acquired via the same top-secret source.

All right. I'll take this shield for whatever price you ask.

In return, would you bring any other goods you get from this "top-secret source" to me?

That's fine with me.

I'll bring all the armaments to you from now on, then.

Could you direct me to a good dealer to whom I can sell goods made from magic beast hide?

I just recently moved to this area, you see,

and I've been looking for a good wholesaler to sell the goods I acquire to.

Having the help of a shop owner I know I can trust would be very reassuring.

I'd like to say I'll take all of it,

but very well. I'll introduce you.

I appreciate it!

Sir Flio truly is a man of many skills.

Not only did he make an excellent shield out of materials from the dragon,

but he even secured a dealer and a steady route to sell more of them.

My husband told me that he used to be a merchant.

He must have accomplished a great deal where he was before, too!

I truly envy you for having him as a hus—

Don't you dare.

N-No, no! I was only saying I wish I could find a man like him!

Oh, but there is one fine man in your life, isn't there?

Ghozal!

He seemed quite taken with you.

H-H-He is? The D-D-D-Dark One is taken with... m-m-m-me?!

Thanks for waiting, guys.

Darling! It seems you were able to sell the shield.

Yeah. It fetched a better price than I expected.

Thanks for introducing me to a good shop, Balirossa.

Oh... I used to come here when I was with the knights.

I'm just glad I could be of help.

Well, ready to go home?

Yes!

Darling, you looked like you were having great fun negotiating with him.

Did I?

Well, I used to be a merchant.

I really think I'm just suited for this kind of work.

But...

Watching you accomplish so much is a wonderful thing,

but I'm a little sad that we'll have less time to spend together.

I'd like to go out hunting together,

or go out to town like we did today, even if only every now and then.

Would you do that for me?

Sure.

That's a promise.

Warning. A djinn is approaching.

A djinn?

Who is this woman?

I am Hiya, the djinn. You are Flio, yes?

Do you have business with me?

First of all...

Murder Flio, that heinous criminal who humiliated me!

The wish will now be granted.

Darling!

Deploying Auto-Defense magic.

Rys?

D-Darling...

Run...

Lady Rys!

Oh, dear. Did I miss?

How dare you do this to Lady Rys?!

Rys!

Rys!

So he can block all of the common offensive spells.

In that case...

Sir Flio, your magic!

Heal!

The spell was canceled?!

The injury is beyond this spell's capacity to heal.

What other spells are there?!

There is no spell that can substitute for Heal.

Why...

Rys?!

Origin of Light.

He still remains uninjured?

Origin of Light and Darkness magic acquired.

You will pay.

S-Sir Flio?

You will pay for that. I swear it!

Oh, Darling looks fantastic in combat mode, too!

Lady Rys, I don't think now is the time for such talk!

I just can't resist those fierce eyes!

It's no use! I have to step up!

Next time, "Hiya, Djinn of Light and Darkness."

Lady Rys, get a hold of yourself!

I can die happy now...

Next Time

Hiya, Djinn of Light and Darkness

No! Don't die!