CH 162

“Chapter 162: Ownership Conditions”

– Impossible…

The next morning, Fuji was the first one to witness the new reality.

A ray of sunlight was shining through a gap in the clouds.

– I knew you had snuck out last night… But to think that you did this…

– The sword… or rather, she, has no more reason to be on this island. (Takaya)

Moonflower had been on the verge of death all this time, but she no longer needs to absorb the magic in the island and the maidens.

By the way, Moonflower decided to recognize me as her master and asked me to rename her, so I went with “Moonlight”.

– Shimazu will be back to what it used to be. (Takaya)

– Unbelievable… To think that in a single night you solved a problem we’ve suffered for countless years… Are you even a human?

Isn’t that something Sages are often told?

“Not that you’re far from it”, is what Ever would say if she heard my thoughts.

With more magic training and the replacement skill… It kind of feels like cheating.

I would be a proper “creator”.

– Akane-san… Hey, Akane-san. What do you think?

– Tch…

Akane had been standing silently behind us all this time.

Even though she’s free from her duties as a maiden now, her face still hasn’t cleared up.

– Yes, fine. You’re amazing. You’re incredible. You were such a spoiled brat when you first arrived at the palace, and now you singlehandedly saved my family and our future generations.

– That’s not true. If I didn’t have your training, and if Mike hadn’t been there, I would’ve died in a heartbeat. It was thanks to everyone’s support.

It doesn’t matter how many times I say it, I’ll keep saying it as much as I have to.

I’m only where I am because of my friends.

– I’m very much indebted to you. For the training, for being your boyfr-

– Alright, stop there. I don’t want to hear it.

– Akane-san, you don’t have to stay here anymore. You can go back to the sage’s palace now.

– You’re right. I also don’t have to follow you or anything you say.

Akane’s eyes were glued to the floor.

– Grandmother, I will be visiting Mother and Father today. Do you need anything else from me?

– Go as you please. Takaya can take care of everything.

– I’ll have to. Only I can do it. (Takaya)

– Well, excuse me then, grand Takaya. (Akane)

Akane turned around and walked away.

We solved the issue with Moonflower, but the solution to the main problem was still just a little further away.