At this time, I was gathering with my party. Everyone soon met on the deck and Sujeong told her story. Their expressions became perplexed. In particular, Drain's expression was a spectacle. It was the first time this expression was seen since the ice diamonds melted. He must be really shocked.

“Wat? Buroder. Then what is happening to Windia?”

“Minotaur is currently going berserk and causing a volcanic eruption.”

“Oh mai got. Then the fabrics I was looking at…”

It turned out this was the reason…

I thought he reacted like this due to his memories of Windia. However, he was an eccentric person who only thought about fabric.

“It is worrisome. My training places…”

As expected, this guy was all about training. Gyeonso Dragon licked his lips.

“Ah, that isn't important right now. Windia is currently on the verge of destruction! Once the volcano erupts, the debris will fall over the city. Andrew sent me a message!” Kim Sujeong exclaimed with a desperate expression. She was probably genuinely worried about Windia. She truly was the only normal person here.

“I know you're worried but calm your agitation. There is nothing we can do right now.”

“But… Ah, can you use the return stone?”

“The currents are scattering the flow of magic power. I tried it before but I can't open the portal.”

“This…”

“We are currently heading for Fortren. From there, we have to go back to Windia. To do so, you need to replenish your physical strength. Be composed.”

Kim Sujeong bit her lips.

s.h.i.+t, Prometheus was sleeping at this time…

[The firefly star, 'Camille,' is looking at 'Prometheus.']

[The fist star, 'Raitra,' is feeling the vacancy left by 'Prometheus.']

Camille and Raitra seemed to have the same idea. I suddenly felt how well Prometheus had guided me. It was always this way. That guy would pretend and then he would give the answer. Maybe I had already been tamed by that d.a.m.n navigator.

[The first apostle, 'Prometheus,' is in a state of sleep.]

Every time I thought of Prometheus, I saw this message and couldn't help sighing. There was no guide anymore. We had to carve our own way. A voice was heard in the midst of the grief—Mudur.

[Kuock, I remember Minotaur. He is the son of that burning cow.]

'Yes, that guy became a demon king.'

[Demon king? Kuhahaha. What a funny guy. He climbed to the seat of a constellation that he wanted so much yet he became a demon king! Hahaha!]

Mudur's voice roared in my ear. Anyone could see he was arrogant but he had the qualifications. If he had been in the 'Rating War' then the position of the constellations might be quite different from what it was now. Perhaps it was fortunate that he wasn't interested in the position of a constellation.

“Then what can we do? Is there no way? Do we just have to watch Windia fall?”

I couldn't say anything at her words.

Captain Gold might've sped up but it would still take an hour from Fortren to Windia. By the time we arrived, the entire situation might be over.

[I want to eat beef. Let's go to Minotaur!]

'You keep talking with a disregard for adults…'

[Chwiiik! I'll help you! If you lend me your body, I'll run to where Minotaur is! Kuhaha!]

'How do I lend you my body?'

[Don't you know this type of thing? Chwiiik.]

He doesn't have any real strategy.

'Even if I knew the method, I wouldn't lend you my body.'

[Chwik! It's rude! I am the emperor of the great orc empire, Leica…]

'You are the rude one. If you want to borrow someone else's body then learn to be polite. You ignorant stone head. The person who died because he raised his children wrong is in good spirits. Tsk tsk.'

[Chwiiik! I'm going to tear you apaaaaart!]

'Yes.'

Mudur continued yelling like his sore part was touched. It was a heartbreaking story but there were people with worse blood relatives in the world. The problem was Mudur. Perhaps if he had resurrected, I would've had to stop the orcs first. d.a.m.n guy, he was capable of doing this. Especially if he had the type of personality I was experiencing now.

'Shut up. You dog-like s.h.i.+t! I'm going to become deaf!'

[Kuaaah! I'll kill youuuuu!]

I tried to ignore this person as I got lost in other thoughts. Was there really no way? I was closing my eyes to think when the sewing Drain opened his mouth, “Ohh, it would've been nice if this was ice.”

“Ice? What do you mean?”

“If the ocean was all ice then we could run to Windia. Then no puriblum!”

Ice…

Kim Sujeong said, “Ah, how can that be? We would just slip and we would all die.”

“No! You won't slip! That will never happen.”

I asked him, “We will never slip…? Tell me more.”

“Have you forgotten? The winter clothing I made has an anti-slip function. Everyone has worn it well in the North Pole.”

“Ah! Yes! There was that method!”

Kim Sujeong clapped like she realized. Now everyone had the winter clothing that Drain had made. It was useful in the North Pole and we wore it all the time, so I had forgotten about it. However, she immediately made a sullen expression. “I thought about it and there is no way to make ice.”

I looked at her drooping shoulders and couldn't help smiling. “Don't worry about that.”

* * *

After a while, I pulled out something familiar from my inventory. It was what Edward had given me. A white pendant rose in the sky and after a while, a star appeared and I opened my mouth.

“Ice Tag Fairy, I need your help.”

The pendant showed a slight trembling as usual. A short time later, a completely unexpected message appeared.

[The Star Piece hasn't been unsealed.]

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' has rejected your request.]

What? Why did this guy…?

“Ice Tag Fairy, what's wrong? Why can't you lend your strength?”

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' says he doesn't have enough power to let you borrow any.]

“What? Why?”

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' says it is Christmas.]

Dammit, it was already that time? I didn't know about other constellations but for him, Christmas was a very important day. It was the day when December's Invader, who was responsible for the economic depression in the north, moved directly. I didn't know the annual event was still continuing. It had lasted 500 years so I really respected it.

“I know that Christmas in the North Pole is important but can't you afford to spare a bit? If you don't help, a city will be destroyed.”

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' is troubled.]

Perhaps my words were convincing but the Ice Tag Fairy was troubled for quite some time. Meanwhile, Kim Sujeong approached. “Father, what is it?”

“Maybe I won't be able to borrow power.”

“Huh…? Why? No, you have to borrow it. Only then…”

Kim Sujeong's expression was clouded. I was the same. In fact, the method I thought of was to make ice by borrowing the power of 'Ice Tag Fairy.' Borrowing the power of his Ice! would be enough to create ice. Just touching with my fingers could cause widespread ice so perhaps the sea would also freeze.

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' says it is unlikely.]

“…s.h.i.+t, I see.”

It was expected but my mouth felt bitter. I couldn't tell him not to do a tradition that had been around for 500 years. He might look like this but he was a constellation who had been guarding December's Invader for 500 years. I couldn't break that stubbornness.

Kim Sujeong noticed something from my reaction and cried out, “Ice Tag Fairy! Help us! Without your help, a peaceful village, no, a peaceful city will disappear from the world! Please!”

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' says he is really sorry.]

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' says there is something he has to protect.]

I spoke in an understanding tone, “I know, I won't ask anymore. Thank you for your thoughts.”

“Father!”

Kim Sujeong's face was red as she stared at me. She probably felt betrayed. However, it couldn't be helped. Just as everyone had their own difficulties, constellations had reasons for doing things. I couldn't force it just because I was the promised monarch.

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' thanks you for your understanding.]

I turned away from Kim Sujeong's eyes and stated, “Give me regards to Nicholas.”

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' is surprised.]

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' is nodding.]

Nicholas was the true name of December's Invader. It wasn't the full name but it was the second part so he should've understood.

[The third-grade star, 'Ice Tag Fairy,' is saying he'll wait for you.]

At the same time, one of the stars on the pendant flashed. It gradually lost light like the constellation had cut off contact first. I glanced to the side and saw Kim Sujeong crying. I tried to comfort her but she shook me off and returned to her room. Um, it seemed she was very upset.

[The firefly star, 'Camille,' says she'll soothe her.]

“Please, Camille.” I nodded and Gyeonso Dragon approached from the side. He looked sad and his face was also gloomy. Still, there was nothing we could do.

“It is a pity, Brother.”

“…Yes.”

“Still, let's do our best. We'll be at Fortren soon. If we both use lightning, we can get there in 30 minutes. It's what I did the other day.”

“Yes. Until then, I'm going to pray that Windia will be safe.”

“Maybe they will be fine. Don't worry too much.”

I watched the nearing harbor and couldn't help my shoulders sagging. It was at this moment…

“Buroder, I think there is a way.”