The Strongest Fairy Chapter 127 (Patreon)

Until the Day we Meet Again, Kindness

Hello, this is Cielo. Thanks to all of you, I have already been through a lot, but thanks to your help, I have been able to make it. Currently, I am in the middle of visiting my father with you all.

"Nnfui~♪"

With more Aidles, the harmony has doubled. The main body Aidle was being carried on La Veil's shoulders, and the alter ego Aidle was holding hands with Mika and Arena.

Hinomoto and I watched them and talked, as we walked behind them.

"I think Mika and you… no, I think everything in this country is too soft. I can't believe they would only deport someone who tried to do so much harm to the country, even with a collar."

"I'm sure Goutani will come back as a good person...he needed to rest his soul before making atonement. After all."

“Because a fairy is with him”, Cielo laughed. Hinomoto was convinced that this was indeed true, but he had been poisoned.

"Well...his sins are serious, and he's feeling guilty right now, but..."

"It will be alright if he apologizes properly and sincerely."

"Uh-huh..."

In the Pope's office, Kairos was sitting in a chair looking at the clear sky. The darkness in his eyes had cleared up somewhat, but he was still leaning back lazily in his chair. He had gotten up yesterday to greet Cielo's collaborators. His body was still in need of rest, but as a representative, he really wanted to see the [Fairy] up close.

When Cielo and the others entered the room, Kairos slowly turned his head toward them.

"You came...what happened to the [Fairy] called Aidle?"

""Ah!""

"...?"

"I'm sorry, father, those kids...they? They are Aidle. It happened yesterday in the battle..."

"...Strange and bizarre, but okay."

The Pope was somewhat surprised to see a different appearance from the Fairy he had heard about, but since the same fairy wings he had seen yesterday were growing out of the young girl, he was satisfied for now.

"Let me give my thanks to you. You have kept my country from going down the wrong path. Thank you..."

"You're welcome..."

"...Hmm."

"Hmm? Mmmm~♪"

I patted her head without realizing it. And the hearts of everyone there got warmed by that. After doing so, for a while, I became flustered and coughed.

"Nngh. So, Hero Hinomoto-dono. I have heard some things about you. I heard you were wearing a slave collar."

"Yes...but all I did was help him with his plan. I'm really sorry I put you through all that. I'm sorry..."

"No, raise your head. We couldn't resist each other's collars. I'm the same way if you say it like that. Am I right?"

"...Yes."

"Good for you, Se-chan!"

Hinomoto smiled softly, as if another weight had been lifted from her shoulders, but she stopped Mika's face with an iron claw as she tried to hug her with one hand." Migyagh!" was the sound of a cry of despair, but she did not care.

"So, now that I'm free of the curse of the collar, I want to talk to the people here about what happened. About what was happening to my body..."

"[Demonization]... right?"

"Yeah."

""Are~na~...""

"What's wrong? Sleepy?"

""Yeah...""

"Okay, let's take a nap, okay?"

""Ye~s...""

The important talk was about to start, but Arena and Aidle both started sleeping on the Pope's bed, ignoring the participants.

They started to use the bed without permission, but the Pope looked at them for a moment and then said, "No problem, you are free to use it".

***

Then let's talk about it. But I can't give you a clear explanation, so you'll have to forgive me for that.

In the first place, besides me, the other four, that is, the other four heroes in the top five ranks, all wear slave collars. The reason, of course, is to prevent [demonization]. However, Asahina, the leader, is different. He is holding back the [Demon King].

I don't really know how we got into that situation...except for Asahina. After all, it was he who made us like this.

He served us one meal, and the next day, when we were fast asleep, we had collars on us.

I immediately asked him why he did it, after all, when we got together in the cafeteria in the morning, he was so excited that he said he did it.

So, the fourth place guy thought he was lying and took the collar off once...[Demonization] started.

While everyone else was stunned, Asahina was the only one who remained calm and put the collar back on. Then it went away.

"We've got great power," he said, "and we should be more happy. Those were his words.

But that's not what I wanted to hear, that was the cause of the [Demon Transformation][Demonization]. When we defeated the Demon King, he died without incident. Well, it was pretty close.

At that time, I was the only one who saw it. When Asahina struck the Demon King with the final blow, something was sucked into his sword. I think that was probably what caused it.

I don't know how he did it, but...no, it was a characteristic of the holy sword. I think they were experimenting with it. That's why they needed the tax. To build an absolutely indestructible research facility and testing ground. So Asahina somehow established the means to grant the skills of [Demon Transformation] and [Demonization]. We are the guinea pigs for the experiment.

Asahina was also the master of the collar. I couldn't disobey him. But the others were obedient to him, so I guess they didn't think anything of it.

Why did I disobey him? Well, I would rather be ordered to do something than to be obedient on my own. I was supremely pissed off.

You can guess the rest. I had no intention of intervening, but the orders compelled me to do so.

***

When I finished telling her about the effects of [Demonization], Mika asked me in horror,

"Why did you do that? Asahina-kun..."

"Well...[because he is necessary] is all he said. But that [demonization] is a skill. Maybe he's further improving it... well, here's what I'm saying."

The fact that every Hero in the top five is in such a state sends shivers down my spine. If such people were to make a move. The world would perish without any way to fight back. It is natural to think so.

"Hey, can I ask you something?"

"Yes?"

La Veil pointed at Aidle.

"My Lord ate a candy ball made from the [demonization] skill from Hinomoto, didn't she? So, doesn't the Lord have the [Demonization] skill now? She is now like this by the effect of [Limited Young Girl], but if she goes back to her original state, she will be in trouble, won't she?"

"...I think she can handle it. Is it too soon to say?"

"No, well...I think the Lord would be able to handle it."

"Yes, I think Aidle will be fine."

I have no proof, but I have known her long enough to believe unconditionally that it is not impossible, since she boasts of being untouchable and invincible even now.

"Quad, what does Milord think?"

"I think so, too. I think it's quite possible with Miss Aidle as she is now."

Quad, an expert in [Fairy Magic], assures me that she could do that easily.

"Father, this fact is…"

"I'll hide it. Thank you for telling me, Hinomoto-sama. Right, La Veil. Cielo told me about it. This is a letter to Her Imperial Highness Forna of Ladaria, please deliver it."

"I respectfully accept. I will make sure it gets there."

Aidle's objective was now accomplished without his knowledge. From now on, if he starts trade with Galania and La Veil Radd, Ladaria will be further restored.

"He~ey, get up, Arena, Milord."

""Hm~?""

"Say your greetings to everyone. We are returning to Ladaria."

The two, unable to hide their sleepiness, bow their heads as they paddle the boat.

""See you~""

"Ummm..."

"You haven't changed...though that's cute too. See you, guys!"

"Thank you so much for everything you've done for me. Please come back anytime!"

After saying goodbye to each other, La Veil left the room with them. Finally, Quad bowed and closed the door to the room...

They left, they who are not humans. The fact that a [Fairy] and an [Ancient Dragon] have quelled the quarrels of men. Kairos then chuckled at the ancient presence that had been so dramatically made known to the people.

"They were wonderful free spirits, after all... If those are the friends you met, no wonder you have become so strong, Cielo..."

"It changes, too. I've been with people who were so full of smiles for more than half a year... I'll definitely go back to see them again."

"Well... please inform Armani when you go?"

"Yes!"

***

Mika hugged the other Fairy, who was still sleeping in the Pope's bed.

"Hm~? Mika~?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. Did I wake you up?

"Mika, are you sad?"

"No, no... I was looking back at the happy memories. So, I guess these are tears of joy..."

Mika's tears are wiped away with the fingers of the little girl. Her face was full of smiles.

"Hmmm, you are always so kind...Aidle..."

"Because..."

And the Fairy little girl, the embodiment of love, says as a matter of course.

"Because I love you~~~"

***

In front of the gates of La Veil Radd, Hinomoto faced La Veil and the others.

"I'm going back to Halia now. I'm going to go into hiding and find out more about them."

"Well, I guess we'll have to fight another time, then, won't we?"

"Haha, yes, I guess so. I'll be back to hide out and find out more about them. I know we had a bad encounter, but meeting you guys was the first time I've had good fortune after coming to this world... bye."

""See you~""

"I look forward to seeing you again."

The four of them watched Hinomoto walk off in the opposite direction of La Veil and the others until they were out of sight. When they were done, they too started walking away from the country.

"If we get off the road for a while, I will turn into my dragon form and fly. Take care of keeping them warm."

"Leave it to me~♪"

"Aidle, shall we connect?"

"Un~♪ Quad too."

"Yes, certainly."

After several farewells and encounters, Aidle and her friends [Fairy's Banquet] have returned home with new friends. With their new friends, they began to make their way to the country of beastmen that awaits their return...

"Hey, aren't those the guys from yesterday?"

"Let's run, Master!"

""Roger!""

Running away from the people...