The Astral Realm, a small planet inhabited by the Virgo Astral Spirits. Ｘ

In front of the huge star crystal wrapped in a golden orb, a village girl in a village dress leaning on a harp was plucking the strings of her fingertips, devoting herself to her own playing.

“…… That's ~an absolutely uninterrupted bond~"

“…… Singing for you~"

“…… Let's smile~"

“……”

The melodious sound of the piano mixed with the soft light singing floats across the starry sky, washing the hearts of the listeners.

Ever since the girl who had fallen into a 'deep sleep' was entrusted to the owner of the place, the singing of the center could be heard almost every week.

For the request of his contractor, a certain maid star spirit has been doing her best to fulfill it.

“…… Thank you for today, Lila. ”

At the end of the song, the pink-haired maid, who was standing quietly waiting for the end, tilted her head slightly, and looked at her companion Star Spirit who had been invited by her in gratitude.

The sound of the lyra is said to have the effect of soothing the heart and soothing the soul.

Although Balugo doesn't know if it's useful for the owner's friends, it doesn't matter if she gives it a try.

"No, no~ I'm also very happy to be able to help like this, Lila~"

Shaking her hands quickly, the Lyra girl who had just sung to her heart's content was also squinting her eyes and smiling very contentedly.

However, the unresponsiveness of the 'listener' made the girl with a rich expression immediately look sad.

"Alas...... It's been so long, and this little lady still hasn't improved......"

"And Miss Baloco, your contractor is also ......"

Half a year ago, the news that the king of the Star Spirit Realm met with a girl from the Human Realm had already spread to the ears of most Star Spirits.

After all, it was the first time that a non-star spirit had stepped into this world.

I heard that to this day, that human girl is still in the Star Spirit Realm, and many Star Spirits want to see it......

“……”

“…… Yes! I'm sorry! Lila said the wrong thing......"

Finding that her words made the mood of the maid next to her also lower, the Lyra girl hurriedly apologized in embarrassment.

“…… Never mind. ”

"My contract with my master is still there."

"In that case, it will be my duty to do what I have been asked to do before my master returns."

"Otherwise, you won't be punished by your master."

"Forehead ......"

She was talking about rewards......

Automatically replaced the strange words of Ballo, and Lila, who was still waiting for the performance, also picked up her harp again.

"Then then~ Lila will leave first today~See you next week~"

"Well, I'll leave it to you next week, Lila."

"Hi Hi Hi ~"

With a crisp goodbye sound, the other party waved his right hand vigorously and disappeared into a cluster of starlight.

“……”

（…… According to the human world...... It's been half a year, right...... ）

(Host...... ）

Seeing her companion go away, the Star Spirit Maid once again set her gaze on the depths of the starry sky.

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The Fountain of Stars.

It was the place with the highest concentration of aura in the astral spirit realm.

It is rumored to be the source of the power of the Star Spirits, and it is also rumored that it is the birthplace of the Star Spirits, the Land of the Primordial.

Regardless of the truth or falsity of these rumors, this place is indeed a place surrounded by a white mist that no one will bother us, as the Star Spirit King said.

The fluttering bubbles of the stars floated above the spring with a faint glitter, disappearing and reappearing as if they never stopped.

Today, the calm, mirror-like center of the spring ripples again and begins to spread very regularly......

……

"Whew...... Whew......"

In the depths of the gray consciousness space, the brown-haired girl who was holding her chest with one hand and supporting her body with her magic props with the other hurried to adjust her breathing, alerting the place that had just been engulfed by the big explosion.

This is the first time they have fought between them.

Since she was sent here by the Star Spirit King that day, she has been 'pulled' into this space by trying to deeply control the power in her body.

Here, you don't feel the passage of time, and you don't feel the pain.

Yes, it's just mental and soul exhaustion.

And, the self that stands in front of you......

……

(Isn't it possible...... ）

Recalling all the tricks she had used in this space of consciousness, Zela couldn't even make a wry smile.

The smoke from the explosion had gradually cleared, but the figure that emerged from it continued to move unhurriedly towards her position.

Pitch-black wings, inorganic expressions, black and white spiritual clothes, the star-colored book in his hand, and the gray flame light from the soles of his feet.

There is no doubt that it is her who once reversed on Sirius Island as a demon king.

It's just that compared to that time, the current demon king Zela is like a body that acts on instinct.

（…… Either defeat her and gain everything, or be devoured by her and lose everything...... ）

(What a simple and annoying multiple-choice question...... ）

But the problem is that within this space, neither the magic of the Great Sin nor the power of the 'other worlds' can be used now.

The only thing that can be used is the power that belongs to 'Zela'.

So after losing the power of the anti-spirit crystal, what is left of her......

Really, there are only flames......

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While Zela and herself were engaged in a desperate battle, other changes appeared in the center of the Star Spring.

What was originally just a small ripple has gradually expanded into a whirlpool, and it has a tendency to become more and more intense.

This abnormal situation also made a certain old man of the star spirit who paid attention to this place every day worry again.

"King! Is this really okay?! ”

Completely drowsy by the scene in front of him, the Southern Cross Spirit Crooks looked anxiously at the huge figure beside him.

Even though the Star Fountain has a purifying effect, its true effect is much more than that.

If something really goes wrong, it will definitely be a disaster for the Star Spirit Realm.

"Hmm......"

"Looks like ...... Our friends seem to be in a bit of 'trouble'......"

Staring at everything in front of him, the Star Spirit King's beard also shook up and down.

But then, he seemed to sense something from the magic emanating from the spring, and his bold grin summoned the magic of the galaxy.

Countless starlight began to fall from the sky, and a meteor shower began to fall at the location of the Star Spring.

The surface of the lake, in a moment, seemed to be covered with a layer of silver frost.

"Stars, the time is ripe......

"For our friends, light the way forward!" r