The next day, when the sun had just risen, it would have been the time when everyone had just gotten up, but now, it was already full of bustling people, with tools in hand and building materials on their shoulders.

Dominated by the tyranny of the Dark Guild, Magunoria has finally been completely liberated today and has begun the work of rebuilding.

Presumably, it will not be long before those who were forced to leave will slowly return, and this place will return to the atmosphere of a commercial city.

And the heroes who saved the city are now in a hotel here, enjoying the peace after the war.

……

（…… Strange, how can there be no change at all...... ）

Sitting on the bed and looking at her hands, a girl with unnaturally gray hair muttered something with a serious face.

（…… At that time, my magic was indeed stopped by 'someone'. ）

In the previous battle, she almost could completely destroy the demon, but when the magic was about to be fully activated, she was hindered by the 'mysterious will', and in the end it did not have the effect it should have.

That source, if not as expected......

(Axelam ......?) Does he really exist...... ）

The confusion on her face deepened and deepened, if she had really been cursed by the 'Black Magic of Anksellam' at that time, shouldn't she be in a 'contradiction' like a certain Dark Wizard now, would her body spread the energy of death?

Zela doesn't feel like a saint who can love the world, but there is still a minimum of respect for life.

Or is it an unknown ancient curse that doesn't affect her yet?

That would be a problem......

(Ahh......hh There is too little intelligence...... Can't figure it out...... ）

Scratching her hair in annoyance, Zela didn't want to live with a time bomb all the time, and what was even more troublesome was that she didn't even know where the bomb was loaded now, which was the deadliest.

There was just a change, and she didn't notice it when she hadn't thought about it that way.

That is the crystal of evil that is diametrically opposed to "life", and the black stained is even deeper......

"Alas......"

Frustrated, the girl who put down her hands and complained to herself with a sad face.

I knew that she wouldn't go to random research, and I thought it would be okay if I didn't touch things like life and death, but I still fell in love inexplicably.

Sure enough, curiosity killed the cat......

“…… What's wrong, Zela? The face is so ugly...... Yes! Could it be that the wound is still painful? ”

The voice came from the left, and the feather-eared girl, who was still sleeping just now, woke up at some point, and asked anxiously after seeing the change in Zela's face.

Yesterday when dealing with demons, both of them used great magic, and her friend's health was not good, so it was no wonder that Mebis was worried.

"You're awake, Mebis...... My injuries are fine, but you, is there really nothing wrong with you? ”

Shaking her head to suppress her worries, Zela looked at the feather-eared girl next to her.

Knowing what Mebis did to use Radiance, I was really thankful that nothing happened at that time.

She didn't believe that after absorbing more magic than her own capacity, this little guy's body would have no side effects at all.

It's just that when asked about this, Mebis never answered directly, either he just chuckled and kept silent, so that Zela didn't know what to say.

Even if there is really nothing to do at the moment, it is not reassuring at all......

Both of them kept silent about their 'injuries', obviously not wanting to worry each other, and Zela had to take the initiative to talk about other things, bringing this sensitive topic over for the time being.

Because they were told that their bodies needed to recuperate, the two girls did not rush to get up, but chatted about a more relaxed topic.

The room was gradually surrounded by the sound of warm laughter, until the visitors who cared about them arrived.

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"Yo! Looks like our little heroes are awake. ”

After getting permission, he pushed open the door, and the blonde young man with bandages on his hands smiled heartily and greeted the two who were resting.

“…… Oh, it's you. ”

The good atmosphere was interrupted, and Zela was very 'calm' about someone's arrival.

"What, your attitude! It's really not cute at all! We went there on purpose——! ”

"Cute and can't be used as food for me, why are you here?"

“…… You! ”

Yuri, who was interrupted, couldn't understand Zela's way of thinking, and didn't know how to answer for a while to refute.

"Alright Yuri, you're in the way."

"Yes, people are injured, and the old man also thinks you should let it go."

The two people who followed behind grabbed the blonde youth and moved him to the side, their mouths still 'counting'.

A big man is always competitive with a little girl, and there is no need to choose who to help.

"Huh? Why humble this stinky guy?! And I have wounds on my body, alas! ”

yelled and quarreled for a few sentences, and this stupid guy was obviously very unwilling to 'betray' his companion so simply.

However, he finally did not forget the purpose of the others, and quieted down after an old woman walked in.

"Which one...... Let the old man see ......"

"Both, please."

"Hmm......"

Following Precht's guidance, the old woman with her cane walked slowly towards Mebis.

"This is the one who the townsfolk recommended that we bring in a doctor from a neighboring town who specializes in treating magicians, so let her take a look at it for you."

Seeing the puzzled gazes of the two, the cold young man immediately explained.

"Really...... Thank you! Precht! Yuri! Volod! ”

Smiling slightly, Mebis, who did not refuse this kindness, sent his most sincere thanks to the three of them.

Although she had vaguely guessed something, if there was any hope......

……

“…… Not...... Is that the case......"

Placing his hand on Mebis's forehead, a faint magical light flickered, and the old doctor seemed to be checking Mebis's physical condition.

Everyone, including Zela, waited with bated breath.

"Grandma, is there anything wrong with her body?"

I still can't help but ask out loud, after all, at this time, it is always the most difficult for people who care about the situation.

The girl wanted to know as soon as possible what was the thing that Mebis had been reluctant to explain......

"Alas...... This kid ...... I guess it's the one who used that super magic before...... You can see the dazzling light even in the neighboring town......"

"Yes......"

The corners of her eyes twisted into a look of pity, and the old grandmother who was confirmed sighed helplessly.

"According to what the old man could see, although the huge condensed magic power forcibly expanded the capacity of this child's magic power...... But this unreasonable way of using it also greatly damaged her body......"

"If this kid wants to continue to be a magician, I'm afraid ......"

“——！？”

In an instant, a silent and gloomy atmosphere enveloped the room.

If it is true, then this 'price' is too heavy for them......