Chapter 8: It’s Already Too Late
 

 
A full day had passed since the fire at “Dragon’s Wing.”
 
All the party members except for Chronos were detained, and from what I heard, the trial would begin once the facts were sorted out.
 
Chronos himself was still on the run. Whether he’d be caught was just a matter of time, but either way, he was effectively exiled from Villeborn.
 
The scandal spread within a day, growing more exaggerated by the minute. Yet, some facts seemed to have been shared, allowing those with discernment to form a general … Read the rest

Going to the town center meant heading into the heart of the festival.
 
Running at this speed made the changing atmosphere evident.
 
The Festival is the biggest celebration in this country. This time, it’s even larger, combining celebrations for the 97th and 98th floors, as advertised.
 
No matter how far I ran, people were drinking and dancing, welcoming the deepening dusk, and still going strong. Reaching the center only led to even greater excitement.
 
How should I describe the special air of the festival?
 
The surging emotions were purely joy and fun, even creating a … Read the rest

 
“Phew.”
 
I relaxed my shoulders and exhaled.
 
Then, I asked Sophia to confirm.
 
“So, your demand is for me to place a magic seal on a contract transferring all the Dragon’s Wing’s assets in exchange for these documents?”
 
“Yes.”
 
“Do you perhaps think that the Dragon’s Wing should end regardless of the outcome?”
 
“Mr. Chronos is insane. He must be stopped before committing more atrocities.”
 
I have to agree with that. If left unchecked, he’d buy more dark maps until he drained all the assets. I need these documents as soon as possible.
 
Considering everything, I ponder what to do.… Read the rest

Chapter 7: The Blood Circulation Slows
 

 
“It is you after all, isn’t it?”
 
The one who called me to the café was Sophia.
 
She looked completely different from the last time I saw her. Sitting elegantly before me, she carried an air of someone who had survived numerous battles and hardships.
 
“…The way you summoned me here means, well, it’s that sort of thing, right?”
 
Though it was almost certain, I still asked for confirmation.
 
My suspicions had been on point, and they could lead to the worst possible scenario.
 
“Yes.”
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Chapter 6: The Pursuers②
 

 
“I’m sorry, Laura. I can’t do it tomorrow.”
 
From the eavesdropping stone, I clearly heard Vim’s voice. After separating from Vim at the festival’s pre-night event and returning to my room, I continued to pay close attention to his actions.
 
Suddenly, he was going back on our earlier promise, saying he couldn’t do it tomorrow. This definitely meant there was an emergency.
 
I had to follow him.
 
Watching over Vim is my way.
 
I do it in a way that doesn’t burden me, and so I don’t feel like … Read the rest

“So, here we are.”
 
We stood in front of Grete’s house, behind the Perching Branch pub.
 
“And this cute girl must be Laura?”
 
Grete said, making Laura’s ears twitch.
 
It was clear that Grete was the perfect choice.
 
Today, she wasn’t wearing her usual fancy pub clothes but something stylish and hard to describe—
 
a dress with white lace, very chic. Even if it was just loungewear, it looked elegant.
 
Laura’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Grete, who seemed to notice and graciously accepted the admiration.
 
Grete exuded the aura of … Read the rest

Chapter 5: The Crossing Festival

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I bought a house on the outskirts of Villeborn.
 
I had plenty of money. With few belongings, it took just an hour to complete the paperwork and receive the keys. The move was done quickly.
 
I slept well in this house. Too well.
 
Whether it was good or bad, I felt like I had finally accepted it.
 
I wanted to escape that “correct” environment, where chosen people continuously exerted their efforts, confidently raising each other up.
 
I despised myself, but I genuinely … Read the rest

Chapter 4.5: Wing Break⑤
 

Just as we stepped off the teleportation circle and returned to the ground.
 
It was a blissful sight.
 
The sudden quietness, contrasting with the earlier commotion, was comforting. The adventurers silently watched us. Some looked at us with disdain, while others with envy.
 
Serves them right, I thought.
 
They had praised him, insulted us, and thrown stones. Yet, they themselves had no power and took no action, only to criticize those who did.
 
There was a crackling sound near my ear.
 
It seemed a communication spell had been activated.… Read the rest

The profession induction ceremony took place in the hospital courtyard.
 
A simple setup had been arranged.
 
A large white cloth was spread out, about the size of a small theater stage, with a geometric magic circle drawn on it. According to magical feng shui, iron, adamant, emerald, and gold were placed as weights on the cloth’s corners, and finally, an altar was set up.
 
Adventurers, both current and former patients, gathered around the courtyard as spectators.
 
They all expressed similar sentiments like “Ah, how nostalgic.” It brought back memories for Vim too. Any adventurer would feel … Read the rest

Chapter 4: The Hatching Ceremony

 
A meeting was held with Laura’s attending physician and the research team from Nightdragonfiles.
 
“This is quite a groundbreaking discovery. Who knew enhancement magic could be used in such a way?”
 
the doctor said, still visibly shocked.
 
After several detailed verifications, it was concluded that the walking enhancement I performed on Laura could indeed be useful as a walking aid for paraplegics.
 
“We’ll likely use Laura as the first patient in our research paper. If it gets approved, the idea of doctors who are also enhancement mages might start gaining … Read the rest