𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝
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I, Kyrie・Inori, have released Tyrant Dragon Miss Anila, who was sealed in the northern mountains.
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I came to the old paradise’s church once with Miss Anila.
There, I dressed Miss Anila in the clothes that were inside the church.
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“This feels a bit tight.”
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A simple outfit consisting of a shirt and trousers.
She transformed from a naked beauty to a clothed beauty.
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Now, about what’s next. . . . . .
Miss Anila, you mentioned that you wanted to go somewhere, right?
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“Yeah. . . . . .I want to visit Ellison’s grave.”
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The first Holy Demon King Ellison-sama.
A woman. . . . . .it seems, who initially ruled this Abyss Forest.
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I’ve never met her, but she often comes up in conversation.
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“If I recall correctly, Ellison died, right? That’s why. . . . . .I want to say my proper goodbye.”
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They were friends, she said.
I guess it’s true, if you couldn’t say goodbye, you’d want to say it now.
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Really, what a kind-hearted woman Miss Anila is.
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“Thanks, Kyrie! I love you ♡.”
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She heard my inner voice again. . . . . .!
I can’t speak because of the trauma of an accident.
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But thanks to divine power, I can convey my thoughts like this.
It’s convenient, but it’s a little embarrassing that everything is transparent.
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I wonder if there’s anything I can do. . . . . .
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“Hey, you mutt, where is Ellison’s grave?”
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That’s not acceptable, Miss Anila. Calling our friend Mr. Chatura a cruel nickname like “mutt.”
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“It’s fine. After all, she’s a lizard. She doesn’t have a heart to care for others.”
“What did you say, mutt?”
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Grrrr. . . . . .they glare at each other.
Fighting is a sign of good friendship, but we’re in the middle of an important conversation now, aren’t we?
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“As Kyrie-sama says. . . . . . .As for Ellison-sama’s grave, do you remember the garden where Kyrie-sama and I first met?”
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Ah yes, that place where I was sent when I prayed to the statue of the god.
At first, it was a withered garden.
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“That’s where Ellison-sama’s tomb is.”
“Alright, mutt, take me there.”
“I refuse.”
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Mr. Chatura.
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“. . . . . .Understood.”
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I, Mr. Chatura, and Miss Anila moved to the church.
Then we teleported to that garden.
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“This is. . . . . .Ellison’s grave, huh. What a beautiful place. . . . . .she liked flowers, that one. . . . . .”
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Remembering the past, Miss Anila teared up.
A truly compassionate heart, mourning the death of a friend. . . . . .
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I wonder why she got such a terrible nickname as Tyrant Dragon.
She’s a good dragon, just a bit wild. . . . . .
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“Kyrie~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~! Thank you for praising me so much~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~! I love you!”
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Again, my inner voice was completely transparent. . . . . .
Embarrassing. . . . . .really, I want to do something about it.
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So, while that happened, we came to the back of the garden.
There was a tombstone, inscribed with 【Here lies the greatest Holy Demon King Ellison・Inori】.
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“Ellison. . . . . .”
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In Miss Anila’s hand, there was a flower she picked along the way.
She placed it in front of the tomb and muttered,
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“Why. . . . . .why did you go without saying. . . . . .without even saying goodbye. . . . . .”
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Sniff. . . . . .sniff. . . . . .as she wept.
That’s right, you wanted to say those last words, didn’t you?
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“Yeah. . . . . .I wanted to say goodbye. . . . . .properly. . . . . .It’s. . . . . .never going to happen now, is it. . . . . .”
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I couldn’t stand to see Miss Anila weakly muttering like that.
Such a pure-hearted dragon’s wish not being granted. . . . . .It’s unthinkable.
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“No, Miss Anila, it’s too early to give up.”
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“What does that mean. . . . . .Kyrie?”
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I will try praying to God.
Please grant Miss Anila’s wish.
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“Kyrie-sama. . . . . .surely that is impossible. You cannot revive the dead. In the first place, the body has already vanished.”
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No, Mr. Chatura.
Even if the body is destroyed, her soul should be with God.
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Please. . . . . .God.
Even just a little is fine.
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Give time to say a final farewell to Ellison-sama and Miss Anila. . . . . .
And at that moment.
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“?! What, what is this. . . . . .! A dazzling light is coming from Kyrie-sama’s body that has never been seen before!”
“Hey, Chatura! What is this?”
“Could it be. . . . . .the lost ancient magic, 【Summon the Dead】?!”
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I prayed desperately.
May Miss Anila’s feelings for Ellison-sama be conveyed. . . . . .
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『Saint Kyrie』
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At that moment, a woman appeared overhead.
From the transparency of her body, it was clear she was only a soul.
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『Chatura. And. . . . . .Anila too. . . . . .』
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The two of them knelt down with a thud.
Then. . . . . .this beautiful person is. . . . . .
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“”Ellison-sama!!!!!!!!!””
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It’s the first Holy Demon King Ellison-sama.
Wow. . . . . .how beautiful she is.
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Fluffy hair.
Tall and slender.
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She had a beautiful appearance that gave a fleeting impression.
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『Both of you. . . . . .it’s been a long time.』
“”Uu, uguu. . . . . .uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!””
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Mr. Chatura and Miss Anila are crying loudly in front of Ellison-sama.
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『I can’t stay here long. I’ll speak briefly. Both of you, listen well. First. . . . . .Chatura』
“Ha. . . . . .!”
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Ellison-sama bows her head.
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『Thank you for guarding this graveyard, and the forest, for so long.』
“It’s. . . . . .it’s an honor. . . . . .your words. . . . . .”
『But I’m sorry for binding you to this forest because of me.』
“That’s not. . . . . .! There’s no need to apologize! I was protecting this place by my own will!”
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I understand what Ellison-sama is worried about.
She’s pained, thinking that she bound him here because of herself.
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“So that’s how it was. . . . . .thank you. But I’m fine now. I will walk a new life with her, under my new master. By no one’s will, but my own!”
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Ellison-sama nods satisfied, then looks at Miss Anila.
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『Anila. That I trapped you underground. . . . . .』
“Sorry. . . . . .! Ellison!”
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Before Ellison-sama can finish speaking, Miss Anila interrupts.
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“I already heard about your intention from them. It was a barrier to protect me, wasn’t it. . . . . .”
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With tears streaming down her face, Miss Anila bows her head.
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“I. . . . . .won’t use unreasonable violence anymore! Even if I’m angry. . . . . .I’ll endure it!”
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After widening her eyes, Ellison-sama smiles and strokes her head.
Because she’s only a soul, she can’t touch.
Still, Miss Anila had a relieved expression.
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『You’ve grown, Anila. Meeting Kyrie must have encouraged the growth of your heart』
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Me. . . . . .?
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“Indeed. Meeting Kyrie changed me. This time, I will protect Kyrie. . . . . .with the power that I couldn’t muster before. I’ll use this strength to protect the new Holy Demon King!”
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Ellison-sama nods in satisfaction.
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『I’m relieved to hear that. Anila, I now acknowledge you as an adult. Thank you so far.』
“Uwu. . . . . .Ellison. . . . . .thank you, too. . . . . .”
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Lastly, Ellison-sama comes to me.
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『Thank you, Kyrie. For gathering these children, and the people of the forest, and guiding them.』
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Ellison-sama makes a regretful face.
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『Being suddenly called the Holy Demon King must have been confusing. I’m sorry for burdening you with such a significant mission.』
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No, Ellison-sama.
Please do not worry about it.
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Certainly, at first, I was given it and I was doing it. . . . . .
Now, praying to God for my forest friends is. . . . . .
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I understood it’s the way of life that God has given me.
I’m doing it because I want to, so don’t feel sorry, it’s alright.
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『Is that so. . . . . .Thank you, Kyrie. And please continue to look after the forest people. . . . . .the children of the Holy Zodiac.』
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Holy Zodiac.
You mean the 12 monsters that were once Ellison-sama’s aides.
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『Yes, Anila, Chatura, Syndulla. And nine more. Surely, they will lend you their strength.』
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With a gentle sigh, Ellison-sama’s body starts to fade away.
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『Lastly, Kyrie. . . . . .I will bestow upon you a part of my soul.』
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! A part of the soul. . . . . .?
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『There’s a crack in your soul now. Perhaps something traumatic happened to you as a child?』
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. . . . . .Yes.
I was attacked by thieves.
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『I will heal that wound with this soul.』
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With a soft exhale, Ellison-sama approaches and gently embraces me.
Ahh. . . . . .! And my body begins to emit a bright light.
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『Kyrie. Kind-hearted holy demon king, may there be much light on the path you take. . . . . .』
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Ellison-sama shines brightly. . . . . .
And then, she disappeared. . . . . .
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“She’s gone. . . . . .”
“Yes. . . . . .Kyrie. Thank you again.”
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Miss Anila and Mr. Chatura bow their heads together.
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“I’m glad. . . . . .it’s over.”
“”?! Ki, Kyrie(-sama)?!””
“Eh? What’s wrong. . . . . .?”
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Both of them are surprised. . . . . .?
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“Ki, Kyrie!””Your voice!”
“Voice. . . . . .ah!”
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No way. . . . . .that’s. . . . . .
I couldn’t speak no matter how hard I tried until now. . . . . .!
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“You can hear my voice. . . . . .?”
“Yes!”
“And on the contrary, I can’t hear your inner voice anymore!”
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. . . . . .I see.
Until now, I was delivering my inner voice directly to others through telepathy, thanks to God’s power.
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But with Ellison-sama’s power, I was able to speak.
As a result, I don’t have to use telepathy anymore. . . . . .
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“Ah, thank you. . . . . .Ellison-sama. And. . . . . .God. . . . . .”
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I was able to reunite with Ellison-sama thanks to God’s help.
And. . . . . .I was able to regain my voice that was thought to never heal. . . . . .!
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Everything is. . . . . .thanks to God.
Truly. . . . . .Thank you, God. . . . . .
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“But it’s the first time I’ve heard Kyrie’s voice, heh heh! Such a beautiful voice!”
“It’s like a goddess’ voice, so pleasant to the ears. I could listen to it forever.”
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Yes yes, and the two of them nod.
In this way, I was able to bid a proper farewell to Miss Anila. . . . . .
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And I was able to regain my voice.
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