To the Surface

It was a beautiful katana.

Oooh

The blade reflected light as calmly as the moon, while the ridged pattern of the blade reflected a strong and dark brilliance.

Oooooh

Ria looked at the katana in her hands from various angles, looking at it for who knows how long. At last, she nodded.

Its Nagasone Kotetsu.

After starting to make the sword with genesis magic, half a day had passed.

By the time Ria was finally satisfied with the katana she produced, most of her magical power had been exhausted.

It required tremendous concentration, as well as greatly affecting her endurance, yet she still continued on to make the next one.

This time, she wasnt focusing on the Nagasone Kotetsu in her hands. She focused on a knife shed appreciated in a museum.

Masamune.

Again, viewing it from multiple angles, Ria nodded.

In the meantime, Labyrinth asked Serge to teach her magic.

Nee-chan, did it work?

Im grateful. With this weapon I wont be defeated anymore.

Though I thought you would understand how to use it, imagining it and constructing it is the same as other magic. Itll likely become faster to make after you are accustomed to it.

But I really would like to speak with you again.

The three reincarnated people looked at each others faces.

That would be nice. Well, since the Great War should be happening soon, I might go out at that time as well.

Will it be soon?

It will likely happen within this decade. However, what I dont know is how much power the demons have recovered in the far reaches of their frozen soil.

The more the demons could gather their strength, the greater the harm.

Labyrinth shrugged. Since Ria agreed, Ria would talk to her father, the king, about it.

When you return to the surface, dont reveal my identity. Since she didnt see my appearance, that includes that kitten-chan. You two reincarnated people are exceptions.

Even so, I have a favor to ask

As Labyrinth waved her hand, a huge Hellhound appeared.

With sharp fangs and red eyes, it wagged its tail.

Eh?

Panting with its tongue plopped out, it watched Ria in a sitting pose.

Ria folded her arms and considered the unexpected request.

Well, it cant be helped, huh

Though the problem would be whether or not the horse was afraid of it, since its Matsukaze it probably wont be a problem. Johnny and Donkey would just have to get accustomed to it.

Well then, Ill send you off.

Wrapped in a pale light, the animal and two people were teleported.

Well then, I wonder how much shell be able to approach Ars strength? It wouldnt be strange even if the demons held the advantage though

Musing to herself, the mischievous fairy smiled.

The real sun began sinking behind the mountains in the west.

There were groups of explorers using it to return near them. Overlooking the flocks of explorers heading to the inn, there was a small curtained tent on the way.

Maal?

Ria-chan!

It was understandable since she caught sight of the Hellhound. Ria descended from its back, ushering Maal closer.

Maal, whod had a slightly concerned look on her face, quickly began to smile, laughing loudly.

Nee-chan, were standing out too much.

Serge sighed deeply.

Maal quickly explained what happened after she teleported back to the surface.

Since those other than the three that had been killed didnt appear, they judged that theyd withdrawn. Looking at it from that point of view, that was natural. After deciding to wait at the guild in shifts, Maal returned.

But Maal, not wanting to spend the time doing nothing, set up a tent here and waited for Ria and the others to return.

On their way back to the mansion speaking about things like that, Ria and Maal held hands. Behind them, Serge just listened in while riding the Hellhound.

As soon as they returned to the mansion, Lulu showed Rias leg that had been put on ice. Since she couldnt use magic to recover a completely lost body part, she needed to hold on to it. Of course, she was surprised that the leg had sprouted back.

Whats so awesome? Not knowing what happened, Gig was honestly admiring her.

Lulu said she would incinerate Rias frozen leg since it became unnecessary.

Apart from that, what do we do with that dog?

Though Ria thought about it simply, Carlos common sense said they couldnt take a demon to the royal castle. Absolutely not. But lying down wisely, the Hellhound watched and waited in that posture. It couldnt be helped.

Saying those words, Carlos accepted that the number of travelling companions would increase.

Returning to the mansion, Klaus was surprised in many ways.

Well really, in all the time Ive lived so far this is the first time Ive been so surprised.

It was a considerably restrained way of speaking.

After that, to celebrate the success of their labyrinth exploration, they decided to hold a party at a later date. By convention, it would be held at the mayors mansion.

Klaus said so happily. Also wanting to be an explorer when he was a child, hed studied the sword. Growing up and getting a party together, he challenged the labyrinth. Discouraged by dying early in, he took over after his father.

That was his history.

Entering the large bath leisurely, Ria put Maal on her lap and began to caress her.

Ria-chan always says that.

Its my favorite phrase~. But I dont think I say it all the time.

Eh?

Incidentally, it was the same with the length of her clothes as well, theyd become slightly shorter. Apparently, she didnt just regenerate in the egg, but grew as well.

Looking into the full body mirror, Ria admired herself.