Arc 2Return to Flamme

Li Yan brought Little Fool to visit Flamme and Frieren, then traveled with them after Little Fool’s identity was exposed. They explored the Blue Steel Dungeon and reached Serie’s castle.

  • Li Yan left his family with Little Fool and defeated Demon squads on the road to Flamme’s house.
  • Flamme agreed to judge Little Fool by her behavior after Li Yan defended her.
  • Li Yan built magical vehicles and celebrated Flamme’s birthday with a flight over a field of flowers.
  • Li Yan and Flamme punished the townspeople with rotten eggs after they attacked Little Fool for being a Demon.
  • Li Yan and his companions left Flamme’s house and explored the Blue Steel Dungeon.
  • Li Yan killed the dungeon’s Lizard Demon Beast, and Flamme found a Magic Tome about obedient Magic Puppets.
  • Li Yan asked Little Fool to go undercover among the Demons in the future, and she agreed.
  • Li Yan and the others traveled to Serie’s castle, where Serie greeted Flamme and her disciples.
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Ch. 26Leaving Home

Li Yan declined his father’s offer to fight Demons along the southwestern border and chose to visit his master to learn more magic. He prepared supplies and disguises for the little fool, leaving her fascinated by a Magic Tome in his room.

  • Earl Father asked Li Yan to gain merit by fighting Demons, but Li Yan said he wanted to visit his master because he still felt weak and confused about magic.
  • Earl Father praised Li Yan’s accomplishments and called him the pillar of the Family’s future.
  • Li Yan wondered whether to take the little fool to meet his master and junior sister, then ordered the butler to prepare local specialties, candy, a horn-covering hat, and a cloak.
  • Li Yan returned to his room and found the little fool absorbed in a Magic Tome; when he coughed, she hurriedly hid it inside her clothes.

Ch. 27Demon Squad

Li Yan and Little Fool left the Earl’s territory, but a Demon squad ambushed their carriage. Li Yan killed the attackers and continued on, warning Little Fool not to defy him.

  • Li Yan left his family with Little Fool and traveled by carriage beyond the Earl’s territory.
  • The coachman warned Li Yan that a Demon squad was blocking the road.
  • Li Yan used Space Magic to evade the squad’s attacks, struck them with Explosive Magic, and cut down the soldiers with his Holy Sword.
  • Li Yan returned safely to the carriage and resumed the journey with Little Fool and the frightened coachman.
  • Li Yan asked Little Fool whether she would meet the same fate if she angered him.

Ch. 28The Inn

Li Yan traveled with the little idiot to Xi'an Town and stopped for the night rather than continue after dark. At the inn, he fed her the town’s unusual fruit dishes, bathed her, and made her sleep on the floor.

  • Li Yan teased the little idiot in the carriage, then enjoyed the journey as he looked forward to meeting Frieren and Flamme.
  • After reaching Xi'an Town at dusk, Li Yan ordered the carriage into town and checked into its most luxurious inn.
  • Li Yan rejected the local fruit-based specialties and ordered ordinary food for himself, while the little idiot happily ate the unusual dishes.
  • Li Yan bathed the little idiot and pulled at her horns despite her protests.
  • Li Yan gave the little idiot a pillow on the floor and kept the bed for himself.

Ch. 29Obstruction

Li Yan traveled by carriage with Little Fool, who eagerly learned to serve him while marveling at the human world. When a mudslide blocked their route, Li Yan used Space Magic to move the carriage and everyone past it, and they continued their journey.

  • Little Fool dressed and washed Li Yan, then ate breakfast beside him at the inn.
  • Li Yan kept Little Fool's Demon identity concealed with a hat and cloak before continuing the journey.
  • Little Fool watched the bustling streets from the carriage and massaged Li Yan's back as she looked outside.
  • After three days on the road, the coachman reported that a mudslide blocked their route.
  • Li Yan used Space Magic to transport himself, Little Fool, the coachman, and the carriage beyond the mudslide.

Ch. 30The Kind Hero Party

Li Yan’s party met The Hero Party by Hobby after they killed a Monster blocking the road, and the groups traveled together while chatting. The heroes learned that Li Yan was the Earl’s son, but were surprised to discover he was a mage with modest Mana rather than a warrior.

  • The Hero Party by Hobby killed a Monster on the road before Li Yan could attack it.
  • The green-haired warrior captain introduced his party and offered to escort Li Yan’s group for part of the journey.
  • The priest uncle learned from the carriage driver that Li Yan was the son of the famous Earl.
  • The green-haired warrior captain asked whether Li Yan was a warrior like his father, and Li Yan showed his staff and said he was a mage.
  • The female mage sensed that Li Yan’s Mana was around level nineteen, and Li Yan said he was still learning.
  • The green-haired warrior captain apologized for asking too much about Li Yan’s strength, and the groups chatted about travel, adventures, and fighting Demons.

Ch. 31Swarms of Demons

After parting from the green-haired warrior party, Li Yan experimented with Space Magic while traveling alone. The chapter ended when his coachman spotted a large Demon leading a crowd of Demons toward the carriage.

  • Li Yan parted ways with the green-haired warrior party after wishing them a safe journey and hoping they would defeat the Demon King.
  • Li Yan used Space Magic in various ways to kill monsters attacking along the road.
  • Li Yan developed a better understanding of Alternate-Dimensional Storage Magic but concluded that his mana could store only a few small supplies.
  • As Li Yan rested in the carriage while Little Fool massaged his back, the coachman warned him that a large Demon and many Demons were approaching.

Ch. 32Annihilation

Li Yan ambushed a large force of Demons with powerful magic, then used the Holy Sword to kill the survivors. He left the Demon army annihilated, with its members dissolving into mana particles.

  • Li Yan attacked the Demons surrounding his carriage with Meteor Fireball, killing many soldiers.
  • The black-armored Demon general charged Li Yan through the fire, but Li Yan teleported away with the carriage as the general reached it.
  • Li Yan struck the gathered Demons with a powerful Explosive Magic spell, badly injuring the Demon general and the remaining soldiers.
  • Li Yan appeared behind the Demon general and killed him with a flash of cold light.
  • Li Yan teleported among the wounded Demons and slaughtered them with the Holy Sword.

Ch. 33I'm Back

Li Yan arrived at Flamme’s home after a long carriage journey, bringing the Little Fool and local treats with him. He knocked on the unlocked door and greeted Flamme and Frieren, who had sensed his arrival.

  • Li Yan reached Small Town after three days had passed since the Demon general and his subordinates were wiped out.
  • Li Yan stored local specialties and candies in a small dimension he had developed during the journey.
  • Li Yan and the Little Fool walked up the mountain path toward Flamme’s house, and he stopped her when they arrived.
  • Flamme sensed Li Yan’s mana and smiled while Frieren wondered what had amused her.
  • Li Yan knocked on the unlocked door and called out to Flamme and Frieren that he was back.

Ch. 34The Promised Candy

Li Yan brought Little Fool, a Demon child, to meet Flamme and Frieren, who reacted with suspicion and hostility. Flamme agreed to let Little Fool stay under observation, and Frieren reminded Li Yan about the candy he had promised her.

  • Li Yan introduced Little Fool as his maid, then revealed her Demon horns to Flamme and Frieren.
  • Frieren became wary of Little Fool, while Flamme questioned Li Yan about his magic experiment and frightened the child.
  • Flamme explained that Demons could not be judged by human values and ordered Frieren to throw Little Fool off a cliff.
  • Li Yan stood up for Little Fool, and Flamme agreed to judge her by her behavior while threatening to kill her if she showed malice.
  • Frieren checked that Little Fool's horns were real, then held out her hand to Li Yan for the promised candy.

Ch. 35The Qualified Maid

Li Yan continued developing a magic chariot while Flamme and Frieren watched Little Fool, whose quiet, dutiful behavior still seemed unusual for a demon. At dinner, they discussed the future of practical magic, and Little Fool praised Li Yan's cooking.

  • Flamme and Frieren watched Little Fool clean without complaint after she hurt her leg, and concluded that she seemed harmless but strange.
  • Li Yan asked Little Fool for water while he worked on plans for a magic-powered chariot, struggling with its materials, construction, and design.
  • Flamme approved of the chariot's potential to make travel more comfortable, while Li Yan continued reinforcing its tires.
  • Flamme and Frieren enjoyed Li Yan's elaborate dinner, and Frieren imagined a spell that could prepare a feast instantly.
  • Li Yan explained that lifestyle-support magic would become more valued after the Demon King was defeated, while Little Fool earnestly praised his cooking.

Ch. 36Black Lightning

After a month of work, Li Yan unveiled his Black Lightning Bicycle and tried to teach Frieren and Flamme to ride it. Both fell, but their curiosity remained, and Flamme remembered that Li Yan had originally planned to build a four-wheeled machine.

  • Li Yan invited Frieren to be the bicycle’s first rider, but she lost her balance and fell almost immediately.
  • Li Yan steadied Frieren with Space Magic and explained that she would need more practice.
  • Li Yan demonstrated the bicycle’s speed and tricks, impressing Frieren and prompting Flamme to praise its potential as transportation.
  • Flamme tried riding the bicycle but fell; Li Yan caught her, and she noted that it was difficult to balance.
  • Flamme reminded Li Yan that his original design had four wheels, while Frieren regained enough confidence to consider trying again.

Ch. 37Happy Birthday, Part 1

Li Yan test-flew his new winged bicycle, the Flying Pink Miracle, with Flamme aboard and took her to a flower-covered clearing for her birthday. Flamme was moved by the flowers spelling “Happy Birthday” as Frieren and Little Fool caught up to see the surprise.

  • Li Yan showed Frieren and Flamme the Flying Pink Miracle, and refused Frieren’s request to ride it before he had tested its safety.
  • Li Yan invited Flamme onto the bicycle and launched it into the sky, while Frieren complained that he had chosen Flamme first.
  • Frieren and Little Fool chased after Li Yan and Flamme on the Black Lightning Bicycle.
  • Li Yan flew Flamme over a sea of flowers he had planted on the back mountain, where the flowers spelled “Happy Birthday.”
  • Flamme cried from happiness, and Frieren and Little Fool admired the birthday display.

Ch. 38Happy Birthday, Part 2

Li Yan celebrated Flamme’s birthday with a special dinner and a romantic candlelit cake surprise. Flamme received his roses and prepared to make a wish, while Little Fool quietly hoped for a birthday celebration of her own.

  • Frieren gazed at Li Yan’s sea of flowers and wondered if her senior brother would prepare something similar for her next time.
  • Li Yan served Flamme a birthday dinner tailored to her tastes, then cooked Frieren a fragrant and spicy dish after Flamme reminded him to make everyone happy.
  • After dinner, Li Yan brought out a three-tiered fruit cake and used candles to create a heart-shaped ring around Flamme.
  • Li Yan presented Flamme with red roses, wished her a happy birthday, and explained that she should make a wish before blowing out the candles.
  • Little Fool watched the celebration with admiration and wished Li Yan would hold a special birthday party for her too.

Ch. 39Upgraded Black Lightning

Flamme celebrated her birthday with Li Yan, Frieren, and Little Fool, then watched Li Yan unveil an upgraded Black Lightning motorcycle. The chapter ended with Li Yan rescuing Frieren after she lost control at high speed, and Flamme embracing her in relief.

  • Flamme made a birthday wish while gazing at the candle, then Li Yan served cake to her, Frieren, and Little Fool.
  • Li Yan, Flamme, and Frieren rested together on the roof and watched the night sky.
  • Three months later, Li Yan introduced a Mana-powered Black Lightning motorcycle that required a Mana foundation of level forty or above.
  • Frieren drove the motorcycle at extreme speed, lost control, and could not remember how to stop.
  • Li Yan used Space Magic to board the motorcycle and teleport it safely back to the starting point.
  • Flamme scolded Frieren, then hugged her and said she had been worried.

Ch. 40Falling from the Sky

Li Yan took Flamme for a ride on the Black Lightning Motorcycle, showing her its speed and ability to fly. They left the mountain with Flamme delighted and Li Yan’s floral tribute carved into the flower field.

  • Li Yan invited Flamme to try the Black Lightning Motorcycle, explaining that it ran on mana rather than physical effort.
  • Li Yan took Flamme riding through the woods and up the mountain as the motorcycle’s speed thrilled her.
  • Li Yan used Spatial Movement to launch Black Lightning into the sky, then steered it down toward the sea of flowers.
  • Flamme saw that Li Yan had carved two hearts pierced by Cupid’s arrow into the flower field and teased him about charming girls.
  • Flamme held Li Yan around the waist as Black Lightning plunged downward, enjoying the ride and overcoming her fear of heights.

Ch. 41Demon Magic

Li Yan asked Little Fool to demonstrate her mana-burst magic, but she barely released any mana and could not bring herself to attack him at full strength. Flamme recognized Little Fool’s exceptional magical control, and Li Yan left with her to buy food in the Small Town.

  • Li Yan asked Little Fool what magic she had learned, and she said she knew flight magic and mana-burst magic.
  • Li Yan urged Little Fool to attack him, but her weak mana burst only felt like a breeze.
  • Little Fool said she could not attack Li Yan, and he comforted her by stroking her head.
  • Frieren wondered whether Little Fool was unable to hurt Li Yan, while Flamme recognized her precise control and outstanding magical aptitude.
  • Li Yan invited Little Fool to procure food in the Small Town, and she followed him onto his Black Lightning motorcycle.

Ch. 42The Hat Fell

Li Yan took Little Fool into Small Town on the Black Lightning Motorcycle to buy fruit and vegetables, attracting a curious crowd wherever they went. As they left the market, an adventurer accidentally knocked off Little Fool’s hat, exposing her horns to the crowd.

  • Li Yan entered Small Town with Little Fool, and the guards let him pass because he was the Earl’s eldest son.
  • Li Yan bought fruit and vegetables while Little Fool watched the busy town and asked what they would eat for dinner.
  • A crowd gathered around the Black Lightning Motorcycle, and Li Yan demonstrated its power before riding away through the market.
  • An adventurer returned Little Fool’s hat after accidentally knocking it off, exposing her horns to the watching crowd.

Ch. 43Unforeseen Developments

Li Yan and Little Fool were attacked by an angry crowd after the townspeople discovered Little Fool was a Demon, and Li Yan teleported them away before she could hurt anyone. Back home, Li Yan went to wash off the rotten eggs while Little Fool feared he might reject her, and Frieren noticed his disheveled state.

  • The townspeople recognized Little Fool as a Demon, threw rotten food at her and Li Yan, and blocked their way out.
  • Little Fool summoned Mana swords and threatened to kill the crowd, but Li Yan stopped her and teleported them away on the Black Lightning.
  • The guard soldier captain ordered the arrest of the commoners who had attacked Li Yan, an Earl's eldest son, as the crowd fled.
  • Li Yan returned home in a foul mood, while Little Fool worried that he might be angry and no longer need her.
  • Frieren saw Li Yan enter the bathroom and looked toward Little Fool, who had followed him.

Ch. 44Ten-Thousand-Fold Repayment

After Little Fool was pelted with stink eggs in town for being a Demon, Li Yan and Flamme planned to retaliate against the entire population. Li Yan arranged to gather the townspeople the next morning, while Flamme prepared a vast supply of stink eggs for their assault.

  • Li Yan washed Little Fool and explained to Flamme that townspeople had attacked her with stink eggs after discovering she was a Demon.
  • Flamme promised revenge, and she and Li Yan planned to bombard the gathered townspeople with stink eggs using her magic and his Space Storage Magic.
  • Li Yan used the Earl family badge to make the town mayor summon every resident to the square at eight the next morning, with anyone who failed to attend threatened with arrest.
  • The town guards notified residents that the gathering was the Earl's eldest son's merciful punishment for their attack, and the mayor believed the town had been forgiven.
  • Flamme prepared thousands of stink eggs, and Li Yan stored the supply in Alternate Space as Little Fool eagerly watched.

Ch. 45Rotten Egg Rain

Li Yan and Flamme drenched Small Town’s square in rotten eggs as revenge on the residents who had pelted him, while the guards kept the crowd in place for three minutes. After leaving town with Frieren and Little Fool, Li Yan left the residents to identify those who had thrown eggs at him.

  • The guards released Granny and the fruit-stall vendor because Li Yan had not been attacked by them, but ordered them to stay home.
  • Li Yan and Flamme dropped tens of thousands of rotten eggs onto the square, hitting the residents, mayor, adventurers, and captain of the guards.
  • The captain of the guards ordered the crowd to remain in the square for three minutes while the guards stopped anyone from escaping.
  • Li Yan, Flamme, Frieren, and Little Fool packed their belongings, buried their villa with an earth spell, and left on the Black Lightning Motorcycle.
  • The townspeople returned home to bathe and began identifying everyone who had thrown rotten eggs at Li Yan the day before.

Ch. 46Blue Steel Dungeon

Li Yan, Frieren, Flamme, and Little Fool traveled to the Blue Steel Dungeon for an adventure. After entering, Frieren eagerly burned through the dungeon’s monsters while Li Yan followed behind.

  • Li Yan rode the Black Lightning toward the Blue Steel Dungeon near Sicily Small Town, using space magic to cross obstacles and Frieren’s thunder magic to defeat pursuing monsters.
  • The group reached the dungeon, where Frieren recalled its traps and Mimics, while Flamme remembered her past as an adventurer.
  • Little Fool promised to protect Li Yan, and the group entered the dungeon with its cyan-gray stone floors and permanent magic torches.
  • Frieren led the way and incinerated a squad of goblins with fire magic.
  • Frieren continued advancing through the dungeon, roasting the monsters she encountered, including slimes, as Li Yan remarked on her massacre.

Ch. 47Lizard Magical Beasts

Li Yan, Flamme, Frieren, and Little Fool explored a low-level dungeon, where teleport rooms led them through hidden monster chambers. After the group defeated a series of powerful beasts, they reached the dungeon’s final cavern and faced a dragon-like lizard magical beast.

  • Flamme warned Frieren to conserve mana as the group fought through the dungeon, and Little Fool killed stray skeletons with giant mana swords.
  • Frieren entered an empty hidden room, triggering a teleport that sent the group to a large monster chamber.
  • Frieren killed the chamber’s giant skeleton monster with Hellfire, revealing a teleport circle to an area unknown to other adventurers.
  • The group teleported through further chambers, where Little Fool killed a Shanstri Giant Beetle and Frieren defeated other monsters.
  • Flamme identified the final cavern’s winged lizard magical beast as the strongest monster in the low-level dungeon, and Li Yan stepped forward to fight it.

Ch. 48A Divine Skill

Li Yan defeated the Lizard Demon Beast with magic, and he, Frieren, and Flamme returned from the cleared labyrinth to claim its treasure. After Flamme rescued Li Yan and Frieren from Mimics, she opened a hidden chest and found a tome containing a spell that made Magic Puppets follow instructions.

  • Li Yan used Water Shield, icicles, Spatial Movement, Explosive Magic, and Flame Rays to kill the Lizard Demon Beast while protecting Frieren and Flamme.
  • Flamme remarked that the beast had been close to becoming a Pseudo-Dragon, while Frieren asked Li Yan to cook her favorite fish for dinner.
  • Li Yan and Frieren returned to the first room and were swallowed by Mimics when they rushed to open the silver chests.
  • Flamme rescued them, destroyed the Mimics, and advised them to use Mana Detection before opening chests.
  • Flamme found a hidden wooden chest and opened it, revealing a Magic Tome with a spell that made created Magic Puppets obey instructions.
  • Li Yan excitedly called the spell a divine skill, while Frieren showed little interest in it.

Ch. 49Leaving Small Town

Li Yan brought Frieren, Flamme, and Little Fool into Sicily Small Town, where he studied a dungeon Magic Tome and discussed a future plan with Little Fool. The next morning, Flamme agreed that they could visit Li Yan’s Grandmaster, giving their journey a destination.

  • Li Yan rode the Black Lightning Motorcycle toward Sicily Small Town, then used Space Magic to get inside after the guards mistook his group for a Monster attack.
  • Li Yan showed the guard captain his Family's medal, proved he was the Lionheart Earl's eldest son, and entered the town with his companions.
  • At the inn, Li Yan studied a Magic Tome about creating Mechanical Magic Puppets and imagined building a Mana Mecha Gundam using Anti-Magic Stone.
  • Li Yan asked Little Fool whether she would go undercover among the Demons in the future, and Little Fool agreed after learning she would return to him.
  • The next morning, Li Yan asked Flamme whether they could visit his Grandmaster, and Flamme agreed to go.

Ch. 50Setting Off for Grandmaster's Castle

Li Yan, Flamme, Frieren, and Little Fool set out for Grandmaster Serie’s castle so Li Yan could consult her magic library. After two days of travel, they arrived, and Serie teased Flamme for bringing her disciples back so soon.

  • Li Yan woke Frieren, got her ready, and tied her hair into twin tails while Flamme warned them that Serie might nag Frieren.
  • The group ate breakfast in Sicily Small Town, and Li Yan took out the Black Lightning Motorcycle for the journey to Serie’s home.
  • The town’s guard captain watched Li Yan leave in fear after hearing that the Lionheart Earl’s son had punished the town with a rain of rotten eggs.
  • Li Yan and the others reached Serie’s castle two days later, and Flamme recognized the motorcycle’s potential as a military resource.
  • Serie sat on her Throne and teased Flamme for bringing her disciples back so soon.
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