Published: September 10, 2025
Satou here.
I've never been able to match someone with a quick mind. There really are people who embody the saying "hear one, know ten."
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“M-Master! You’re not sneaking back home on me, right?”
“Of course not.”
Arisa grabbed my hand firmly and asked, so I answered immediately.
“If we do go home, we'll all tour Earth together.”
I'm sure she'd be thrilled to see the skyscrapers of Tokyo and the subculture-rich Akihabara.
“Y-Yeah, that’s right.”
“Besides, thanks to the letters and Hayato, we know the coordinates of the teleport destination, but we can't just pop over there with advanced teleportation magic right away.”
I ran some calculations, and it seems with normal magic—even using the magic power equivalent to a single Divinely Bestowed Holy Sword—the limit is only moving a few grams of an object.
Apparently, the distance between worlds is just too vast.
It looks like, like the “power connecting worlds” used by Yuriko, the younger sister of King Rumork, or the hero summoning of God Parion, it would be difficult unless going through a unique skill—something like the power of the gods.
I feel my unit setup might make it possible, but unfortunately, since I don't have a base in Hayato's world, I can’t use it.
In hindsight, I probably should have had them bring back a folding doghouse or something, so they could assemble it over there.
If the only problem is magical power, I have some ideas, so once matters with the Weasel Empire and Saga Empire settle down, I'll start proper research.
After all, I’ve promised to see the hero summoning circle in the Saga Empire.
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“Viscount Satou. When you come to the Saga Empire, feel free to visit anytime. I will fulfill that promise then.”
“Yes, I will visit after returning once to the Shiga Kingdom.”
At the dimensional submersible Jules Verne, I parted ways with the hero's attendants.
Come to think of it, not just Princess Merryest, but the other attendants call me by my name, not by the family name Pendragon.
Did I do something at the day-before-yesterday's celebration or yesterday's memorial for the hero that touched their hearts?
“Satou-sama, please send me some delicious ale again.”
“Yes, if I find a brand Lady Loleiya might like, I'll definitely send it.”
I promised Lady Loleiya that.
“Fifi and I will go on a warrior training journey once we return to the Saga Empire, so when you visit the Shiga Kingdom, let's spar.”
“Yeah, I want to spar too. I never thought there were others besides Hayato and Russus who could keep up with the Demon King’s movements.”
Russus and Fifi said with sly smiles.
When that time comes, I’ll ask Tama and Pochi to spar with them.
“Satou, if you like sightseeing, you should visit the Ear Tribe sanctuary in the Saga Empire. The Ear Tribe can interbreed with the human tribe, so strong people like you will surely be welcomed.”
Next to appear before me was Lady Weiyali.
I’m interested in the Ear Tribe sanctuary, but since I’d probably be treated like breeding stock, I’m a bit hesitant.
“See you, Satou. I'll visit the Shiga Kingdom as a spy.”
“No, please just come for a visit. You’ll be welcome.”
That ominous remark came from the scout Seina.
“Lord Satou, thank you for your help. His Majesty the Emperor of the Saga Empire will send a letter to the Shiga Kingdom later. It will likely be about awarding medals and conferring honorary noble titles. As for the titles, it’s one thing, but we would be happy if you accept the medals, which will be the same as ours.”
Finally, the civil servant Nono gave a businesslike report.
For some reason, Nono blushed when saying “the same,” causing the unshakable duo of Arisa and Mia to furrow their brows suspiciously.
It’s a complete misunderstanding, so I want to boldly assert my innocence.
I watched the silver ship vanish into the dimension gap and we left the Weasel Empire by sailing ship.
Five days later, I would visit Dejima Island again.
This time as Kuro.
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“I am Kuro, attendant of Hero Nameless. Thank you for granting me an audience with his royal highness the king’s younger brother.”