Extra 02: Talomati's Letter

This place is a quiet and charming mountain town, as if it were a corner plucked from the most beautiful painting in the world.

The morning sun cast its rays upon the tranquil hillside, covering the lush trees, where various plants grew freely.

Golden light illuminated the layered land, draping the valley in a vibrant veil.

Bathed in this golden light, the pale green grass gently brushes across the earth, appearing exceptionally tender. The fresh air is filled with the natural fragrance of wildflowers and grasses.

"Good morning, Dr. Dekan!"

Just now, the postman and his summoned companion were traveling along the mountain roads when, accompanied by the cheerful sound of bells, the postman arrived at Dekan's house.

He skillfully took a letter from his backpack and gently inserted it into the mailbox in front of the door.

"Good morning."

Upon seeing the postman arrive, Dekan looked up and greeted him with a smile.

In the courtyard in front of the mailbox, he was busy watering and pruning the flowers and plants.

"Dr. Dekan, there is a letter for you sent from the north."

After saying this, the postman mounted his summoned beast again and prepared to leave.

"Thanks."

Dekan responded with a kind smile as he saw the postman off.

In this spacious town, people know each other well, and even simple greetings convey deep affection.

I continued tending to the flowers and plants for a while longer.

After the work was basically completed, Dekan leisurely walked to the mailbox and took out the letter.

" --Dekan received."

Upon seeing the handwriting, he gently tore open the envelope, carefully avoiding damaging the letter.

The words that had just emerged from the envelope leaped off the page:

"Dekan, I'm fine."

"Today, even in a city without you, I still managed to spend a comfortable day relying on your energy."

"How have you been?"

The pages gleamed slightly in the sunlight.

The letter slid out of the envelope and was revealed to Dekan.

Dekan began to read it. The writing was clear and legible, dignified and fluent, with each stroke exuding elegance and composure.

Unfortunately, I've been traveling and haven't been able to receive your reply.

"It's unbelievable that when we're so far apart, we really can't communicate with each other using our thoughts."

"But I think if it's just a simple call, we can sense it no matter how far apart we are, right?"

"For example, I believe that if you feel happy when you receive this letter, I will also feel a little bit of joy because of you?"

Dekan's gaze lingered on the letter, a knowing smile occasionally appearing on his face.

His fingers gently stroked the letter, as if he could feel the warmth of that distant place.

"If you think about it carefully, it's been a year since we parted ways in the Norton Kingdom."

"After I embarked on my journey north, you soon followed suit, traveling south by train to settle down in the Vihart Kingdom."

"I must say, the Magical Rail Train is really fast; it took you all very far south in no time. It was around that time that the physical distance between us became so great that we could no longer communicate with each other telepathically as before."

"It's really been almost a year."

Dekan chuckled unconsciously and muttered to himself.

He remembered when he learned of Talomati's desire to travel the world back in the Norton Kingdom, he told her not to have any concerns and to fully support her.

After returning from the Chaos God Realm, in order to keep Talomati in a summoned state for a long time, Dekan replaced almost all of his card slots except for Talomati with passive Spell Card that reduce mana cost and accelerate mana regeneration.

At the same time, Talomati also wore many Magic Power ornaments to minimize the burden on Dekan.

Ultimately, they successfully maintained a state where Dekan's mana neither increased nor decreased.

In this way, even without Dekan by her side, Talomati can freely go wherever she wants.

Of course, Dekan always carries a few mana potions with him.

Because if Talomati, who is far away, needs to take action, he will provide the magic power, so he must always ensure that his sister has sufficient backup support.

"This year has passed in the blink of an eye, yet each day felt like a year."

"The amazing thing is, I'm happy every day."

"Unlike when I was in the Demon Realm ten thousand years ago, now even when I'm traveling alone, I feel an indescribable sense of peace and comfort."

"I don't understand why either, but sunrise and sunset, good morning and good night, the world is still running normally, so it means there's no problem."

"Because you have a home."

Dekan shook his head as if to say, "Talomati is an idiot."

When he saw Talomati off, he told Talomati, "Wherever I am, that is also your home. I'll be waiting for you to come back anytime."

"I've now reached the southern border of the Empire. If I head north, I can enter the Salon Empire and then reach the former Clan Territory."

"I traversed this land with my own two feet and witnessed with my own eyes what would happen to this land ten thousand years from now."

"I hope you've already gotten used to life without my invincible presence by your side, with your card slots occupied by utility Spell Card, and your mana not being able to recover."

"Does this mean you've truly become an office worker? Now, can you even beat a third or fourth-tier opponent?"

"Although it seems you never win against your opponents through direct combat."

"But if you need my help, just call me back anytime."

Standing in front of the mailbox, Dekan was already engrossed in reading the letters.

It seems I forgot there were some tools left on the ground in the courtyard that I needed to tidy up.

"Honestly, I've become a level 7 blank slate for you."

He complained without a hint of resentment.

But it doesn't matter.

For some reason, after letting go of these powers, he felt incredibly relieved.

Besides, he has an invincible wife by his side, which gives him an immense sense of security.

Just like when she sat beside him in the library of the Havenlit Academy, he felt as at ease.

"If things are going well here too, then I can go ahead with my travel plans and bring back some local specialties from our Demon Realm homeland."

So I wish you all the best in the Vihart Kingdom.

Nothing else happened.

"I just wanted to tell you something, but before I knew it, I had already grabbed my pen."

Perhaps I will see you again in the near future.

"However, if that day comes, I will definitely tell you in person about the world I have seen."

"Remember to give my regards to Cornelia well."

"Love, Talomati"

That concludes the reading.

He carefully folded the letter and put it in his coat pocket.

Then, after tidying up the tools for tending the flowers and plants, I pushed open the fence and stepped out into the courtyard.

This two-story house, built of stone and wood, stands on a hillside, its walls covered with moss and vines.

The garden in front of the house is filled with a variety of carefully tended flowers and plants, and clusters of Little Flower surround the house, making it feel welcoming and cozy.

Dekan gazed at the expansive scenery of the mountain town, raised his hands, and stretched vigorously.

Where his gaze was directed—

In the distant valley, a river murmurs, its crystal-clear water flowing over the rocks and reflecting the clouds in the sky.

The branches of the trees along the river swayed gently, their leaves fluttering in the wind, creating ripples on the water's surface.

At the other end of the valley, a flock of sheep strolled leisurely on the green grass, living in perfect harmony with the land.

Dekan and Cornelia rediscovered their peaceful life in this beautiful little town.

"Alright, let's live life to the fullest today!"

His clear, cheerful voice suggested he was in a very good mood today!

As the sun gradually rose, the entire town and mountains were bathed in a peaceful golden glow.