The work of Sándor and the rest was over.
They were at best Ariel’s subordinates.
If there was no fight, then they could only return back.
“Sándor-san. Thank you very much. If it weren’t for you, then all of this wouldn’t have happened.”
“If it’s gratitude, then give it to Her Majesty Ariel.”
“Of course. Please convey to Her Majesty that if something happens from now on, then Her Majesty can in-form me first. That I would be willing to cooperate.”
“I understand.”
Sándor, Doga, Ghyslaine, and Isolte.
Each one of them was as strong as King class or above.
I couldn’t thank her enough for lending me such strong people.
“Ghyslaine-san too, thank you very much.”
“No need for thanks.....but, I’m thinking about visiting the grave next time.”
“I understand. I will be patiently awaiting.”
Ghylaine only said a few words.
“Doga too, thank you. When I fell into the valley, if you weren’t there then I would’ve died.”
“Yup.”
“If you get into some kind of trouble, please do tell me. I too, want to repay my life-saver.”
“Yup!”
Doga only said “Yup”, but he looked a little lonely.
“Isolte-san too, thank you very much. If you hadn’t come at that moment, I would’ve died.”
“No, I was able to learn various things as well. It is I who should say thank you very much.”
After giving an elegant bow, she smiled.
The same as before, a beautiful woman.
I wonder just what the heck the males of the Asura Kingdom were thinking if she’s still unmarried.
“Please give my heartfelt thanks to the team of doctors as well.”
“Yes, well then.....we’ll be taking our leave.”
Sándor bowed once and turned on his heels.
But after seeing his back, I recalled something that I had completely forgotten and called out to him.
“Um....it was regretful what happened to Atofe-sama.”
Sándor came back.
But it was only him who returned.
Atofe was still missing.
If she was washed away by the sea then she wouldn’t be found for another several years.
It was the same with Moore too.
“......There’s no need to worry about Mother. I think if you give her enough time, she would suddenly make her appearance some day. I think the most regretful thing that had happened was Ogre God’s death.”
“That’s.....right.”
Ogre God’s death was confirmed.
He put up a good fight against Fighting God.
But he wasn’t one of the Immortal Demon Race. He used up all of his strength in the end and died.
Even though I had finally reconciled with him too...
“Although nothing can be gained by just mourning the dead.”
“Indeed. We must look ahead of ourselves.”
I had promised Malta.
That if he were to die then I would be protecting the survivors of the Ogre Race.
Right now, there was no one who would be a threat to Ogre Race, but if something happened then I’d want to protect them even if there wasn’t a promise.
“Well then, goodbye.”
“Yes. Many thanks for your hard work.”
“Ah, right.....Please take care of Alek.”
“......Yes.”
Sándor said that and left.
And then Cliff could be seen coming my way as if replacing them.
Along with Elinalize.
“Rudeus.”
“Cliff-senpai.”
“Are they returning as well?”
“Yes, are you going too, Cliff-senpai?”
“Yeah. The relocation is over......in the end, I just couldn’t find out the cause of Plague, but it’s been almost a month now and the people living there have moved away......so I’ve decided to head back for now.”
I was indebted to Cliff as well.
If it weren’t for him, the plague couldn’t have been cured.
It’s possible that the plague was the Dark King’s doing.
“Cliff-senpai. Thank you very much. If you hadn’t come, then just what would've happened......”
“Well, I do think that you would’ve been able to something, since it’s you. If the plague relapses, contact me.”
“Yes.......I’ve been getting nothing but favors from you; just how should I show my gratitude, I wonder?”
“The reason I’m able to work hard in Milis while leaving Lize and Clive is because your family is looking after mine. We are of equal status in that regard.”
I’m grateful if he says something like that.
“Well then, till next time. I’ll be meeting your family on my way back, so are there any messages?”
“Tell them I’ll be coming back soon.”
“Got it.”
Cliff said that and left.
In the end, Elinalize winked at me. I’ve troubled her a lot as well, but didn’t say anything to her...... Well, I’d do that the next time we talk as neighbors.
But, I sure was saved by various people this time.
First was Cliff. If it weren’t for him, then the Supard race might have perished by the plague.
Then Sándor and Doga. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be standing here right now.
Atofe’s timing looked like God’s itself.
The Atofe-hand and the attack at Ogre Island at just the right time.
It could be said that this victory with almost no injuries was thanks to Atofe.
That Atofe was now missing, that is to say, I wanted to search for her in the sea once things had calmed down as a way of not showing too much ingratitude.