Chapter 266 The Flying Running Dragon, Leaving No Trace Behind
"No way, this is impossible, Maya-chan."
"You're right, big brother. They say there's even heavy snowfall at the peak."
This morning, Maya-chan came to my room, laughing her heart out.
I was told to look out the window.
It was literally a snowstorm.
A massive snowfall.
If we don't clear the snow, the house might collapse!
That's how heavily it was falling.
No, isn't it still at snowstorm alert level?
"I heard down below that there's no sign of it stopping. Even mother (Privia) said let's not push ourselves and wait until it stops."
"Wow, this is tough..."
We can't have Centrena flying in this heavy snow for a long time.
No matter how skilled they are, it's just not feasible, right?
"What does Centrena think?"
'Kuu...'
"'Better not do it,' she said."
"I heard it the same way."
Well, even if they're not flying, the running dragons are happily dashing through the snow.
It's precisely because it's deep snow in Arlheave that they can thrive.
And so, the snow kept falling for 3 days and nights.
* * *
When I got up in the morning and looked outside the window, the snow had finally started to lighten up.
After discussing over breakfast, we decided to head back to Ensgard today.
"Maya, I'll be visiting soon."
"Sure thing! I'll be waiting, Mariajane-oneesan."
Maya-chan and Her Royal Highness (Mariajane-san) held hands, reluctant to part.
From what I've heard, Her Royal Highness seems to be coming over for trade herself.
That's probably what she means by "soon."
Before me stands a user of Healing Attribute magic.
My disciple, Jagrute-san, known as Jag-san, is set to become the 'Saint of the Dragonkin' as the head of the shrine department.
Level 3 Jag-san is now the only one besides me capable of curing Oso (Dreadful element) poison.
"Master, thank you so much."
"Jag-san, yeah. Well, life is going to get busier every day."
"Yes. I'm aiming for greater heights."
Even though Arlheave is situated so high up, there's still Oso poison around.
People may come to visit the church for Oso poison treatment each day, without a doubt.
If a holy woman purifies the land, Jag-san will have to step in and 'Detoxy (detoxification)' it.
'Guu'
"Alright, alright, alright."
Maya-chan is petting the blue stinger dragon.
It's a blue stinger dragon the same size as Wilshion and still young, named Airion.
He was sent as a token of friendship from the Arlheave Grand Duke family.
"Mahiru-chan and Asaya-kun will be surprised, right?"
"Of course. Those 2 were so attached to the Centrena."
"Yeah, right. I think they'll spoil her. Especially Mahiru-chan."
"Haven't you told them yet?"
"No. Keeping it a secret. It wouldn't be as fun if I told them."
"I see how it is."
The dismantling work at the summit is nearly finished, and they plan to build the Grand Duke's residence soon.
Things are going to get busy from here on out.
I'd like to help with the reconstruction before heading back, but if I do, who knows when that will be.
So, we decided to wrap things up and head back around this point.
"Speaking of which, about the holy attribute, mother (Privia) didn't know about it either?"
"Ah. As far as I know, the only Tigerman (Kojinzoku) with the holy attribute is Myla. The only others I know of are Maya-kun and Mahiru-kun."
"Even mother didn't know that, huh?"
"Ah, sorry about that."
"No, no, thanks, mother."
"You're welcome."
In the end, it seems even the long-lived Mother doesn't know about men with the holy attribute.
Which probably means it's one of those attributes that show up more in women.
The holy attribute, that is.
How did the Celestial Race find the woman with Holy attribute?
It's probably that they had a Magic Tool like a stone slab found in Daioraden, and a magic circle like thing to peek into attributes.
That's all I could guess.
I can't know any more than that right now.
There's nothing we can do.
We're at our wit's end.
Also, about how I was brought here in the blink of an eye.
There's a layer between Ensgard and here, Arlheave, like a prevailing westerly wind, and if you fly at a certain altitude, you can arrive faster than usual.
Apparently, Bergalide knew that.
Centrena and Alesion too, noticed that layer and were able to fly through it.
That's why they were able to arrive at Arlheave faster than usual.
By the way, there doesn't seem to be a reverse layer.
So the return trip takes a while, apparently.
"Master. Be careful on the way."
"Thank you, Jag-san. Good luck."
"Yes. I'll do my best."
"Maya-san, come visit again?"
"Yes. Mariajane-oneesan is waiting too."
"Yes. See you again."
"Yes."
"Well then, let's go. Tatsuma-kun, Maya-kun"
"Yes, Mother"
"Yes, Mother"
"Alesion, I'm counting on you"
'Guu'
With the Dragonkin waving goodbye, Alesion and the others slowly ascend.
Even the familiar Arlheave gradually shrinks.
Still, the peak was at a height you couldn't even see.
Nothing much happened, and thanks to the Magic Tool that kept us warm, we didn't feel the cold on the way.
We stopped a few times along the way, and finally,
"It feels like we're finally back."
"Yeah yes"
We were in our eyes, on both sides across the lake.
Ensgard and Wareels.
I went straight down to the courtyard at the royal castle and the whole family greeted me.
The first one to run up from Centrena's back was
"Tatsuma-chan. Welcome back"
She hugged me tight, Tigerman, my other mother, Danna.
Her Majesty Mylavirna and Rosalier-san watched with a wry smile.
"Come on, Danna. Forgive him for something like that."
"Yes, I understand..."
Mom (Danna) pulls away, seemingly reluctant to leave.
"Uncle, that... welcome back."
"Uncle Tatsuma, welcome back."
It's Mahiru-chan and Asaya-kun.
"Yeah. Sorry, I worried you."
"Maya-chan called every day, so we're okay."
"I knew you'd be fine, Uncle."
"That's right. Oh, I wonder if she's more concerned about this than about me?"
"Yeah, big brother."
"Maya-chan, introduce Eairlion (エアリヲ) to them."
"Yes, ma'am. Well, Mahiru-chan, Asaya-kun. This is..."
The last one to come to me was Her Majesty Mylavirna and Rosalier-san.
"Tatsuma-san, welcome back."
My hair was ruffled by Her Majesty Queen Myla stretching up on her tiptoes.
"Yes. I'm sorry. Your Majesty Queen Myla."
"No, no. I'm not Your Majesty anymore. My sister is Your Majesty now."
"Ah, right. mother (Privia) became Your Majesty?"
"Yes."
"Goshujin-sama, I believed in you."
Rosalier-san was also stroking my hair, just like her.
I felt like I might cry.
"Yeah. I'm sorry."
"If you understand, then that's all that matters."
"I'm home. Myla-dono, Rosalier-san."
"Welcome back, Tatsuma-san."
"Welcome back, Goshujin-sama."
Finally home.
It was long.
Really.
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