Twenty years ago, there was a 'Great Earthquake of Wass' that shook the whole country in a secret place called the Sea of Wass Trees in the Kingdom of Fiorre. Ｘ

The earth has sunken and the mountains and forests have collapsed, turning this already inaccessible land into a forbidden place that no one cares about.

It's just that in the past few years, a strange small village suddenly appeared around the outer area of the tree, which had returned to peace.

And according to rumors from traveling merchants who happened to pass by there, the villagers of that place were all homeless former slaves in the past......

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“…… I didn't expect the black dragon in the book of Revelation...... That Akunorolia was actually ......"

In the northwest of the nameless village in the sea of trees, in a small villa about three stories or so, a blonde woman dressed as a noble lady still had an unbelievable look on her face.

It's no wonder, for example, if someone suddenly tells you that the apocalyptic crisis that may break out in the future has been resolved, no one will believe it.

Although she is a direct participant in the Hartfilia clan who have developed a vast plan to defeat Akunororia, Layla still feels that there is not much reality.

"Hmm...... Irene, and I both went to that battlefield to make sure, and it was a ...... I don't know how to thank her. ”

Sitting on the sofa on the other side, the woman, who was somewhat similar in appearance to Layla, nodded slightly.

In fact, until now, her mood has not calmed down.

The place where the dragon king fell, the land covered with the dregs of terrifying magic, and the peaks of huge potholes everywhere, must have experienced quite a terrible battle.

But in the end, everything they did was in vain.

“…… For a long time...... It's a lot of trouble for you and the people of the generations who have passed on this mission. ”

"In this way, our mission is over, and we don't have to tie up the future of those children because of this incident."

Glad to look at Layla and smile, this woman from four hundred years ago, Anna Hatfilia has finally let go of her burden.

She had found the five young Dragon Slayer Magi in the past few years, but after listening to Zela's advice and observing their current situation, Anna did not make contact with them who had lost their memories.

After all, as long as their plan is successful, there is no need to disturb the lives of these children.

And now, it has been proved that the original judgment was correct.

As for her own plans, she will probably become a teacher in the village built by homeless people not far away, which is her old job.

“…… Speaking of which, will Miss Zela come over today? I haven't thanked her properly. ”

Putting down the teacup in her hand with some concern, although Layla heard that it was fine, she still couldn't feel at ease if she didn't see it with her own eyes.

This is the headquarters where the main members of the Witch's Poetry live, and she knows that Zela sometimes leaves Sirius Island to stay here for a few days.

Whether it was the grace of saving lives back then, or the kindness of liberating their mission, plus the recent incident of his own daughter, the mysterious star spirit girl helped a lot.

For Zela, Layla really has a thousand words of gratitude.

That's why the current Hatfilia Consortium will become the most solid backing for the Witch's Poem, and if there is nothing else to reciprocate, it will have to do its best in material terms.

“…… Yes...... That kid will probably stay in the Star Spirit Realm these days. ”

Anyway, she is also the opponent of the Dragon of End, and Zela was not in a good state when she came back, and returning to the Star Spirit Realm would allow her to recover better.

And thinking of the feather-eared girl she had met once and sleeping in the star crystal, Anna also sincerely hoped that the day would come when the two could reunite as soon as possible.

"yes, what a pity......"

"Anna, if you let Lord Zela know that you treat her like a child again, she'll be angry again."

"Erin?!"

A playful voice sounded behind him, and the person who pushed the door open and entered the main hall of the villa was a crimson-haired woman with a scepter with antlers, and one of the companions of the two who knew each other well.

"Long time no see, Lady Layla."

“…… It's been a long time, Ms. Irene, and I'm sorry you've been taking care of my children. ”

Looking at the scarlet-haired woman who greeted her, Layla, who got up, replied gently.

The lady here is not referring to Lucy, but to Brantish.

After the death of Brantish's mother Grammé, Layla originally wanted to adopt her maid's daughter, but after returning from the Western Continent, perhaps because her mother died here, so the young Brantish seemed to be very resistant to Layla's family, so she had to be taken care of by Erin, and this situation did not improve until Lucy and Brandish became friends when she was a child, and now she often goes to their house for two days.

"That's right, that stinky girl is too lazy."

"Uh...... Hehe......"

Regarding Erin's evaluation, Layla had to shake her head with a wry smile.

"It's the Urutyana kid who has been getting more and more motivated lately."

Compared to her own daughter and apprentice, the other girl who was rescued from the Wizard Development Bureau while destroying the tower that made the R system can do much more.

At that time, he heard that he was going to send her back, but when the child arrived home, he happened to see the 'cheerful' life of his mother and his two newly recruited apprentices, so he gave up that idea and begged Zela to take her away.

She also decided not to go back until the Ice Modeling Magic surpassed her mother.

"Urrutia...... Ah, is it the daughter of the famous Ice Wizard in the northern region of Ebons? ”

This girl Layla is also a little impressed, she is indeed a very hard working child.

"Yes, it's good to be motivated, but it's a pity that she doesn't have a lot of talent in modeling magic."

Thinking of Urrutia's partiality, Erin could only sigh helplessly.

Not to mention the lost magical time arc that seems to be for her existence, Urrutia can't say that it can't be said in the ice shape magic, but it can only be said to be the level of an ordinary person.

If she wants to surpass her mother, who has reached the pinnacle of ice in the realm of ice, I'm afraid ......

“…… Hehe, that kid's words, don't worry. ”

“……？”

Suddenly, she drew the attention of the other two mothers, and Anna pursed her lips and smiled, telling her what she knew.

"It was about two or three years ago, when I was shopping in the nearby city of Agalipha, that I happened to see Urrutia coming out of the Magic Messenger Bureau several times, and then I asked the neighborhood to find out that the kid would send and receive letters about every month, all from the Ebons region."

“……！”

Okay, this little girl is hiding it well, huh?

Laughing and scolding, except for the fact that she had already reconciled with her mother, Erin didn't feel the need for Urrutia to send letters every month.

But after talking like this, the biggest problem is really her own daughter, right?

（…… Tsk, that unfilial girl...... Be sure to let her know the next time we meet...... ）

(If you want to preach to her mother, it's a hundred years early!!) ）

The gloomy 'oh-he-he' laugh left both Layla and Anna in a cold sweat.

Well, as a mother,