CH 239

“Chapter 239: Joint Effort”

– Misha…

Falme’s expression clouded as her daughter chose her friends over her family.

– Mom, dad, I’m confused, about a lot of things, but I’m sure of one thing: I want to be with my master. I’m sad that I won’t be able to see you, but I’d be sadder if I wasn’t able to see my friends in Bay Road every day. Master, are you okay with that?

– It’s your choice. I’ll respect it. (Takaya)

– Thank you.

Mike jumped into my arms.

It doesn’t matter what the other side says. Mike has made her decision.

– You’re still in time, Misha. Come with me.

– No.

– Leonis, you want her to stay with us too, right? This is our family, after all.

In response, Leonis cleared his throat.

– Falme-san, Mike has decided to stay with us. Will you please let me look after her?

– I can’t. Even if she has a human form, Leonis’ blood runs through her veins. She should have never left us in the first place.

– She was unstable at first, but she has complete control over her emotions now. She would never attack a citizen.

– Do you truly believe that?

– What?

Mike doesn’t even need her wolf form anymore outside of battles. She can live her life in human form.

– There may be times when your friends take advantage of her emotional immaturity. Hm, for example…

A golden light flashed on Falme’s palm.

– NAGAMI-KUN, GET DOWN!

Mike rushed to protect me, but Shiori cut the rays of light with her sword.

– Was that…? (Takaya)

– Yes. She used actual magic. (Shiori)

According to Falme’s story, she was originally a magician in an army. I’m sure she can use a couple of offensive spells.

Shiori tried to counterattack with her own magic, but a ray of light pierced the magic circle.

The barrier was still in effect.

– I guess you wouldn’t be able to protect my daughter if you died from just a simple attack.

Falme’s face finally showed her true colors.

– …Master, that’s not my mom. Be careful.

– Don’t say that, Misha. You’ll make mommy sad.

– SHUT UP. YOU’RE NOT MY MOM. And my name is not Misha. It’s Mike.

Mike transformed into a wolf and howled.

The rest of the wolves, including Leonis, moved closer to protect Falme.

– Falme… Or whoever you are. What is the purpose of this? Why did you summon us? Why did you seal our magic? (Takaya)

– Hmmm, interesting questions.

Talking is pointless. We’ll have to fight our way through.

– If anything, you saved us the trouble of looking for you. (Shiori)

– Stay back and protect the master. Even without magic, I’m sure you can do that much. (Mike)

– Don’t be silly, Mike-chan. I’m not about to hold back. High Tension!

Shiori took a deep breath. Her entire body blushed.

– Master, I need what you used in Shimazu.

– Got it.

Focusing as much as I could, I re-made the ice armor on Mike’s body that we used in our last battle together. Since this sort of alchemy doesn’t involve the activation of a magic spell, the barrier doesn’t interfere.

It does, however, put a huge strain on my body. But it’s something I have to bear with for now.

– I’m going all in. I never thought we’d fight together. (Shiori)

– I don’t like the idea, but I will protect my master at all costs. (Mike)