Unicorn Ellie also knew about today's plan to set out in search of her "home." More than anyone else, she wanted to return home.
So when she saw Emilia and Shade appear, she excitedly let out an "Aang~." The light radiating from the horn atop her head was clearly visible even beneath the midday sun, proof that her body had recovered quite well.
Of the five Great Elders, Elder Harald, Elder Vilda, and Elder Solin had all come to see them off. Elder Harald seemed quite worried about this operation and kept reminding Shade to take good care of his granddaughter.
"Grandfather, do I need to remind you that I'm the higher-ranked one? And the last time I dueled him, I won."
The witch had no choice but to emphasize this, but the old man still believed Shade was the stronger one. He stood reluctantly at the town gate, waving as he watched the group head farther and farther up the mountain. At last, he could not help but sigh.
"Who knows how much trouble is waiting for them in the future."
Leaving their little nest of half a week behind and returning to the wild, the Unicorn bounced about with remarkable energy. She could carry the flightless Miss Larson through the air, and the group quickly circled from the foot of the snow mountain to the place where Shade had encountered the Unicorn last week. After making some brief preparations, the witch released the first signal as agreed with The Church.
Then, unable to wait any longer, the Unicorn led them toward the Southern Coast. But before leaving the Cedar Forest at the foot of the snow mountain, she suddenly turned back north.
She seemed to be leading everyone aimlessly through the Cedar Forest, but fortunately Emilia could translate