"Oh dear, once the problem is solved, I feel so refreshed! Well then, human, the afterimages have all been wiped clean, and Before Sun and Moon has been found too. So I'll be slipping away now~"
All good things must come to an end.
When everyone's goals had been achieved, it was time to part ways.
The fiery fluffy little brother's goal was Before Sun and Moon.
Cid's goal was to deal with dangerous information.
Dainsleif's intention was to confirm whether the information Cid had spoken of was accurate.
Once all three had achieved their respective objectives, it was time for them to walk from a shared path toward diverging ones.
"Alright. Fiery fluffy little brother, then I should also be heading back to Seirai Island for a vacation soon."
Dainsleif didn't say anything. He simply blurred for a moment and disappeared from the spot.
"Tch. This guy really has no manners at all. Even though we're from opposing forces, after being together for so long, it wouldn't hurt to say goodbye before leaving."
The fiery fluffy little brother was slightly dissatisfied.
"You're lucky you're still alive. You're still expecting him to say goodbye to you? Aren't you afraid you'll scare yourself to death the next time you meet?"
"What! What kind of talk is that! Am I the kind of Hilichurl who's afraid of death!?
Human! Remember this! Standing in front of you is an Abyss Mage who has made great contributions to His Highness the Prince twice in a row!"
Regarding the fiery fluffy little brother's pride, Cid's mouth only twitched.
Forget it. With the way you were dancing in blue panties earlier, your skill has already leveled up.
When you go back to your Prince, he might be so angry he'll sleep naked…
"Alright, alright. ~Great Abyss Mage~"
In the end, Cid still chose to very mischievously rub the fiery fluffy little brother's head before they parted.
"Don't die before we meet again next time, fiery fluffy little brother."
The fiery fluffy little brother had been a little anxious when his head was being rubbed, but after hearing Cid's words, he still patted Cid's arm with slight helplessness.
"What do you mean 'fiery fluffy little brother'? It's like you're older than me.
Don't worry. Our Prince has always been very lenient toward those who have rendered meritorious service!"
Looking at the fiery fluffy little brother, Cid's expression was complicated.
"Hehe! Your Highness Prince, I'm coming!"
In the end, Cid watched as the fiery fluffy little brother hopped and skipped toward the exit of Enkanomiya.
"Help! Human! I'm being chased by a bunch of Vishaps again!!!"
Cid expressed that the fiery fluffy little brother was as good at attracting monsters as always.
Could he really survive until their next meeting?
But no matter what, Cid and the fiery fluffy little brother had also embarked on their return journey.
...
"Old Uncle!"
Little Sangonomiya came to Old Uncle's side the moment he returned to the Coral Palace.
She let Old Uncle, after a long absence, pat her head.
It should be said that Old Uncle really was quite clean.
Before leaving Enkanomiya, he hadn't forgotten to tidy himself up first.
Once again, thanks to the fiery fluffy little brother for boiling another pot of hot water for him.
It allowed him to take a hot bath before leaving Enkanomiya.
"Old Uncle, welcome back."
This voice came from Little Eula.
At this moment, Little Eula had once again come to the closest position where she could make contact with Old Uncle.
She stretched out her arms from behind Old Uncle and hugged his neck.
Cid felt the closeness from both Little Sangonomiya and Little Eula. This feeling quickly diluted the sadness of parting.
For a moment, even though he had only just left Enkanomiya, he felt as if a lifetime had passed.
Regarding this warm feeling, Old Uncle also smiled beautifully.
"Mm. I'm back."