Volume 10 Chapter 42 Returning To Our Original Form Together
──Monsters are falling from the sky.
The folks from Saintwise line up on the castle rooftop, casting a barrier around the castle.
A large, cracked Magic Stone is spinning and sparkling above the castle.
The Magic Stone, which has been protecting the Holy Capital for a long time, looks like it's about to lose its shine and shatter.
"Everyone, there are a lot of them, but they're just monsters! Don't be afraid! It's Leonsroar's job to protect the people!"
Mr. Noctis raises his voice.
Thud, thud, monsters fall around us.
There are so many that they fill the ground, and I felt a chill creeping up from my feet.
My legs and fingertips tremble.
There are things much larger than me, insect-like creatures with multiple wings, huge wolves with vicious fangs, and flower-like beings with wide-open mouths, all with many eyes watching us.
"Crimson of the Wound, Ashen of the Ashes."
With Sir Ciel's incantation, a horde of attacking monsters is sliced apart by sharp blades of wind, turning to dust as if burned by hellfire.
Some of the monsters have disappeared, but new ones keep falling from the sky.
Sylphina's hands spread wide, and in the center, a giant woman's face with empty black eyes shedding red tears pops up.
She opened her mouth wide and let out a jarring scream.
As her chest glowed ominously, new monsters were birthed from her body, dropping down in a steady stream.
It was a scene perfectly described as a mother body.
"I'm going, Roxas. This time, it seems like holding back isn't the way to go."
"Yeah, brother. Soul Stealing (Dakkon)!"
Sir Roxas's magic withers the monsters' bodies, and as Sir Rail runs through them, he swiftly swings the swords in both hands.
Sir Rail's swords slice through the monsters with ease, and using them as a foothold, he leaps up and charges into the sky.
"Water of Youth."
Sir Rail's magic spreads across the sky, reversing the time of those who fly in the air. The monsters whose time has been turned back transform into tiny little jewels, shattering and disappearing with a pop.
"I too──."
Just as Mr. Lucian was about to fly with Fafnir, Eir-Eir and the others clung to him.
"Pumpkin pudding!"
Mr. Lucian tilted his head in confusion at Eir-Eir and the others, who were persistently trying to convey something. Then he turned his gaze toward me.
"Lydia. Eiris and the others are asking for food."
"Huh, now? Are you all hungry right now...?"
I thought this wasn't the time for that. But I clasped my hands in front of my chest. It's okay now. I can properly use my power.
In front of Eir-Eir and the others, a pumpkin pudding appeared with a plop. In front of Ms. Famine, a Tarte Tatin appeared with a plop. In front of Nel-Nel, a fried horse mackerel appeared with a plop. In front of Med, a Shiratama Anmitsu appeared with a plop.
As everyone took a bite, suddenly, changes began to occur in their bodies.
Eir-Eir's body grew larger and larger. Ms. Famine transformed into a beautiful woman. Nel-Nel changed into a girl with black wings sprouting from her back. Med took on the form of a woman with a body of a 3-headed snake.
"Mom, thank you. I will fight for you, Mom."
Eir-Eir, growing larger and transforming into a woman, said in a clumsy tone.
"Mom, go. I really should have gone to the moon from the Holy Land. It's the closest. But──."
Ms. Famine, now in the form of an alluring woman with spider-like legs sprouting from her back, said while glaring at the sky.
"Mom Sylphina came down on her own. She's angry. Because we betrayed her. She's angry and has awakened. She's trying to break the seal of the goddess."
Nel-Nel, in the form of a girl, spread her wings and floated into the sky.
"Let's clear the way. The fairy dragon is the ark to the moon. Riding on Meruru, Mom is heading to Sylphina. Please, help our mother who gave birth to us."
"Do your best, Mom!"
Med says in a tone like a small child. The snake-like lower half of her body slams its tail against the ground with a *thud*.
"...Kyu!"
Mer-Mer spins around in front of me.
"We've been receiving magic power from Mom's cooking all along. Meruru, please accept this."
From Nel-Nel and everyone's chests, star-shaped jewels shining in rainbow colors emerge, which Mer-Mer gobbles up. Mer-Mer's body shines beautifully, transforming into a radiant dragon.
"Princess, leave this to us. Eiris, Famine, we're going to protect the Holy Capital! Leonsroar and Tsukuyomi are probably doing their best right now, but they'll reach their limit soon."
Sir Rail climbs onto Eir-Eir's shoulder. Eir-Eir closes her eyes and nods. As Eir-Eir lightly sweeps her hand, the swarm of monsters is crushed and entangled by plant-like vines extending from her arms, disappearing.
The spider silk spat out by Ms. Famine pins several groups of monsters to the ground like a net.
"Roxas, come with me! Protecting everyone is the Duke family's role. Ciel, Your, Lucian. I'm leaving the princess to you."
Eir-Eir extends her hand toward Sir Roxas.
"Get on, Glasses."
"Round rice cake. Don't get cocky just because you've grown. It's Brother Roxas."
"Glasses."
Ms. Famine also says, "The hero and the glasses." Sir Roxas climbs up Eir-Eir's hand with a disgruntled expression.
"Don't hold on too tight!"
"The glasses will fall off right away."
"Don't worry too much, you round rice cake. Lydia, stay safe. I'm not, you know, I don't dislike you or anything!"
"Thank you, Sir Roxas! Eir-Eir, Ms. Famine, please take care of everyone!"
I waved at Eir-Eir, who had Sir Rail, Sir Roxas, and Ms. Famine on board. Eir-Eir smiled brightly, and Ms. Famine grinned and said, "Leave it to me."
The knights and the folks from Saintwise, along with those anxiously watching from the castle windows, looked surprised at the sight of the large Eir-Eir.
With each step Eir-Eir took, vines sprouted from the ground, entangling the monsters.
The spider silk created by Ms. Famine fell from the sky like rain, slicing through the monsters.
"I'll take down anything flying with Eirnelys. Eirnelys, let's go."
"Lucian. Sounds good. Med too, come along. Med's a bit slow, so I'll have to give directions."
"You're as harsh as ever."
"He's cute in a dumb way."
Mr. Lucian lightly patted my head. Then he said strongly, "I'll clear the way for you."
"Mr. Lucian, be careful."
"Ah. My goddess of victory. When I get back safely, let me hug you. I love you, Lydia."
"Th-That kind of thing, just saying it so casually, is a bit much..."
"This is the time for it; I should at least say what I really feel, right?"
Mr. Lucian mounted Fafnir and took off with Nel-Nel.
Nel-Nel was directing, "Med, over here! Protect the people and take down the monsters!" Med followed Nel-Nel's orders and charged at the monsters.
As Med's eyes glowed ominously, the monsters fell one after another. ── It must be a death curse.
It's scary, but right now, it feels reassuring.
"...Lydia, I want to climb to the moon with you."
"Your Majesty and Ms. Lydia will be protected. Let's go."
Sir Stefan, Sir Ciel, and I climbed onto the back of the shining dragon, Mer-Mer.
And then we took off into the sky.
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