"Yes! I'm back!" Eris's crimson eyes brimmed with tears as she pulled the smiling Roxy and Cain, who stood on tiptoe to gently stroke her red hair, into a tight embrace.
"This time, I'll definitely protect you!"
Beside them, Rujierd, wrapped in a black cloak, and Alexander, carrying the King Dragon Sword on his back, smiled at the three embracing figures.
Rudeus sighed helplessly, scratching his cheek with a smile.
I'm so jealous. Why couldn't Sylphiette come? I want to cuddle with her too...
In truth, Rudeus knew Cain and Roxy were afraid Sylphiette might get hurt. Their destination was no tourist attraction, but the monster-infested Teleportation Labyrinth.
"Ghislaine, it's been a while. We're leaving Princess Ariel in your care!"
"Cain, let me go with Eris! I swore an oath to protect her!"
Cain smiled helplessly.
"We need your strength here, Ghislaine. Besides, someone unexpected might come to contact us, so we need a familiar face here."
"A familiar face?"
"Yes, it might be an old acquaintance of ours."
Ghislaine nodded slightly.
"I understand, Cain. I'm truly sorry about what happened before. I should have told you I was taking Eris away..."
Ghislaine had always felt guilty toward Cain over that, and had been hoping to earn his forgiveness.
"It's all right. Haven't I already told you?" Cain gently lifted Ghislaine by her shoulders and smiled at her.
"If it's what Eris wants, I'll respect her wishes. Besides, you owed her such a huge debt. I never blamed you for this in the first place."
Beside him, Eris folded her arms and spoke earnestly.
"Ghislaine, thank you for your help, but your job as my bodyguard is finished. I'm strong enough to protect other people now!"
Eris smiled as she spoke.
"Thank you so much, Ghislaine. Leave the rest to