Epilogue[แก้ไข]
Part 1[แก้ไข]
---[Underwood] Ceremony for [Floor Master]’s assumption to office.
On the last night of the Harvest festival, the whole plaza was in an atmosphere of seriousness as the banquet that had continued for days on end was also paused for the event that was taking place at the top of the Great Tree.
The Protector of the South, Sala Doltrake had been appointed as the next [Floor Master] and was receiving the [Horn of Draco Greif].
Watching the ceremony from the plaza of the Underground City, Izayoi and the others were drinking Spotted Pear Juice while reminiscing about the days they had in the Harvest Festival.
“With this, the [Draco Greif] Alliance would be much more peaceful.”
“Yes~Griffith have also left after the game and there isn’t any more dissent that can be heard from the Alliance.”
Kuro Usagi replied to Izayoi’s comment. Griffith had left his Community after the confirmation that Sala was to be assuming office for the position of [Floor Master]. Though it wasn’t known whether it was a stand-offish act or a simple acceptance of defeat, it was still a battle that he had gambled on for the position of [Floor Master] which had the condition of making the loser abandon their leadership post. Hence it wasn’t that surprising for the other members of [Two Wings] to accept the reality as well.
Asuka and Yō who were drinking Spotted Pear juice beside Izayoi had also seemed to have the burden lifted off their shoulders as a relaxed smile appeared on their faces.
“Sala shouldn’t have any problem now that she has the [DracoGriff Horn] to replace her broken one right?”
“That horn was the dragon horn of Draco Greif and hence there was only one horn. I heard that Shiroyasha will also present other Gifts for her assumption to office, so there’s no need to worry.”
“I see…”Asuka said.
Not long after, a violent gust of hot air eddied around the top of the Great Tree and was gradually spreading outwards.
The hot winds tore through the Underground city below and dispersed the creeping chills of the cold night air. Seeming to realize that this was the moment that the new [Floor Master] had assumed office, the city was filled with the light melodious clinking of glasses as they made a toast to it.
Kuro Usagi gazed at the Underwood around her while muttering her heartfelt blessings and envy.
“…Sala-sama, thank you for your hard work. Kuro Usagi and her comrades will also work hard and not lose out to you.”
Carrying the fate of the Community, contributing to the revival of the City and having her accomplishments acknowledged.
From Kuro Usagi’s perspective, these were not unrelated to herself. Having supported and held on to the [No Name] Community when it was destroyed, this example of a revival was definitely a heartening achievement.
([No Name] will someday…be able to proudly fly our flag above our Community…..Canaria-sama!)
Someday they would retrieve their stolen flag, name and meet up with their former comrades.
Kuro Usagi held that dream in her heart as she looked up at the flag hanging on the Great Tree.
Choosing this moment, Lily and the Senior group of children, who were waiting nearby for an opportunity, ran over to her.
“Kuro Usagi Onee-san……”
“……Lily? Is something the matter?”
Kuro Usagi tilted her head as she observed Lily who was acting suspiciously.
Lily’s fox ears were red as she passed the little bag she had hugged just moments before to Kuro Usagi.
“This is….?”
“A present for you. It was chosen by Izayoi-sama, Asuka-sama, Yō-sama, Jin Bo-chan and us for you.”
“---Eh?” Surprised, Kuro Usagi ‘s ears were perked up.
Casting a questioning look to those three, the three problem kids nodded in affirmation though they turned their gazes elsewhere, plainly refusing to look at Kuro Usagi when they did so.
“……Nn. You did summon us to this kind of interesting place after all.”
“And we managed to form an Alliance which counts as a milestone and a reason for us to celebrate.”
“Thank you for all the times you’ve looked out for us Kuro Usagi.”
Yō ended it with a big smile on her face while Izayoi and Asuka plainly didn’t want to show their face to Kuro Usagi.
Though their concern for her was clumsy, their thoughts were still able to evoke feelings of happiness in Kuro Usagi.
“Th…Thank You. Kuro Usagi will treasure it…!”