86-086-Unknown Forest Tripper

"...come... get up...

Hmmm... I can't eat this, mmmm...

"That's amazing ... the first time I've ever seen someone say that in their sleep.

Hmm?

I was rubbing my eyes while I rubbed my numbskull and opened them.

....

...?

Um... who are you?

When I got up, the person in front of me was an adult woman with a slightly sleepy look in her eyes.

Her skin was as white as snow, and she was a beautiful woman with an exotic atmosphere that was different from Elena's. However, her clothes were strangely fluttery and she even had glittering wings on her back.

However, her clothes are strangely fluttery, and she even has shimmering wings on her back, so she doesn't look human no matter how you look at her.

Uh....

They looked completely different, but I could tell by the tone of voice and tone of voice that I had a shot.

'Fleur, why are you getting so big?'

'Hmmm ... more like ... this is the original form.

It's still a strange feeling to see her taller than me, although she has a hint of her usual tiny look.

But more than that, the impression of a specific part of the body that makes an even greater impact than its larger size is too strong.

Gee.....

'Why are you staring at your chest.........?

'No, what can I say? Like, it's substandard~

Off-specification...?

Although the person in question doesn't seem to be aware of it, Fleur's true form is equipped with a rather impressive secret weapon.

The only way to describe this is with a bang, and even if my growth spurt is a miraculous one, it's still an unknown territory that I don't think I'll ever reach.

If Jupiter sees Fleur and grows a nose, I'll make a fool of him.

?

Well, the women in the elven village were all slender, and maybe they had different values than humans.

''So, what about Harl and Jupiter?''

"I don't know ... and I found myself alone with him.

Okay.

When I look around again, I see that it's the same forest as before I was surrounded by light.

However, the "smell" is different.

It's hard to put into words, but I know intuitively that this isn't the forest near Hajime Village.

''For now... let's explore.''

I agree.

So I started walking with Fleur in the lead.

The sun is directly overhead, so I guess it's noon now, but it's dimly lit and there's an eerie atmosphere in the forest of trees.

'Does Fleur know which way she's walking?'

"In the meantime ... there's a faint magical force over there ... a settlement.

Hmm, being a fairy is really useful!

'But ... after I disappeared ... my sisters came after me too, didn't they?

Of course I'm going to go. Haruru didn't even show any signs of hesitation at all, he just went straight into it.

'....I see....

I can't see her face from my position, but I'm sure she has no expression on her face.

But I'm sure she's full of joy inside.

.........As I was walking around thinking about this, Fleur suddenly stopped and hit her nose against the wing on her back with a thump.

I thought it was soft because I could see through it, but it was much harder than I thought.

It's a good thing that you're able to do that.

...surrounded by them.

What--?

Do not move, intruder!

The menace in our direction echoes throughout the area.

When I looked in that direction, I saw a lady with black hair and a ponytail.

Moreover, a rapier is held in her right hand, with the tip of the blade pointed straight at us.

"A flash of lightning and a flash of caution.

Furthermore, there are three men with swords behind the lady, but obviously only the lady is dressed in beautifully decorated clothes, so I guess it's a relationship between the lady of high status and her three squires.

What I was more curious about was...

"My God, the feathers...!　Are you one of them?

To my surprise, there were large wings on the backs of all four people in front of me as well.

However, unlike Fleur's icy clarity, the ones on the backs of the ladies were a butterfly-like cloudy white color.

Although they look quite different, in terms of race, are these people fairies too?

"I am Fleur the Ice Fairy and this is Satsuki of the human race. I have no intention of harming any of you would you mind showing me around until we get out of the forest?

Although Fleur desperately pleaded with a blank expression, Onee-san and the retainers behind her tilted their heads with puzzled faces.

''What are you saying? This is a forest beyond our country's borders and further beyond the capital. Even if you go beyond this point, there are only rocky mountains, so leaving the forest means you are returning to the capital, right?

You mean...?

I'm bringing you in on charges of illegal entry.

Well.... we were here before we knew it.

In response to my mutterings, the lady let out a sigh of relief.

You've come this far, how can you expect me to know what to do?

I can't blame them for saying that, because I actually flew here.

Well, by the looks of it, I was surrounded by light, and then I realized I was here! What an honest statement, you don't seem to believe me.

Could it be!

Ma'am!　That was a woman who made Fleur look more energetic and a boy who looked strangely freaked out and harmless!

It's not clear why they seem harmless, but it was definitely a pair of people who looked like this woman and a boy. That means that you guys were involved in this as well!

Yes!

Which means that if you follow this lady, you can meet up with them!

Acquaintances, yes. I'm glad you brought him home!　In a striptease!

"What the hell is wrong with you?

With a troubled look on her face, she restrained both me and Fleur's hands and left the forest for the capital with a tired look on her face.