176 Dekan had been thinking about the entire Shadow World for a long time.
“I never expected… that I would have met you many years ago…”
The Master’s words were filled with pain. The more she tried to delve deeper, the less she could untangle her own memories.
“Dekan… who exactly are you…”
She desperately wanted to regain her memories but could not piece together even a fragment.
“I don’t know either. There’s no doubt I was born on January 1st, sixteen years ago in this world as a sunny boy.”
Dekan replied helplessly.
“But Master, you don’t need to be nervous. From the scenes in your memory, we are unlikely to be enemies.”
At least in the visuals from the Master’s memory.
From the position, the Master was standing right beside Dekan.
According to Dekan’s character, he wouldn’t show such a relaxed expression allowing someone or a demon to get so close unless it was someone he truly trusted.
The Master’s emotions were restless. After thinking for a long time, she ultimately gave up on further useless efforts.
“Dekan, help me, help me regain my memory. I’ve forgotten something very important!”
The Master’s voice was filled with a pleading tone.
This was the first time Dekan had heard the Master use such a tone.
She seemed to be becoming increasingly anxious.
“Don’t worry, Master. I promised you that I would help you regain it.”
Dekan rarely teased the Master.
“Mm…”
The Master seemed excessively tired due to exhaustion from her thoughts.
Her tension eased by Dekan’s words, and she soon fell into a deep sleep again.
“……”
Dekan confirmed that the Master was soundly asleep.
“This harsh old woman actually has a weak side.”
Dekan couldn’t help but sigh to himself.
“What did you say?”
Suddenly, the Master’s thoughts came through again.
“Weren’t you asleep?! You’re still fishing for trouble?!”
“I knew you would make some snarky comment. Tomorrow’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all mine. No objections.”
“I’ll at most give you breakfast and lunch.”
“All three meals are mine, or you’ll regret it.”
“Ha! If you call me ‘Oniichan~ Dai suki,’ I’ll give you all three meals.”
“You won’t even get your food the day after tomorrow.”
……
Just as Dekan and the Master were arguing back and forth.
“Are you alright, Mr. Priest?”
The lord asked timidly.
He had noticed that Dekan had been in a daze for a long time.
“Hm? I’m fine. I just recalled some things about Lord Ruen.”
Dekan spoke honestly.
“I see. Then, do you plan to return to the northern front? Winter is coming, and the situation in the north will undoubtedly worsen.”
A worried expression appeared on the lord’s face.
Though he controlled the southern border, he understood the importance of the northern situation.
“Mr. Lord, I would like to entrust you with two matters.”
Dekan thought for a moment and said.
“Please, if there’s anything I can help with, I will do my utmost,” the lord replied.
“I’ll give you 1000 Holy Gold Coins. Please have a trustworthy person take these 1000 Holy Gold Coins to the northern border and bury them in a predetermined location.”
Morion had left Dekan a total of 2050 Holy Gold Coins, and the three of them, along with the cat, would find it difficult to spend it all in the next seven days, regardless of how extravagant they might be.
Thus, Dekan planned to set aside a portion to be sent north.
If the Shadow World was connected.
It was highly likely that the next time he entered the Shadow World of the Holy Country, if it wasn’t too far, Dekan could retrieve this substantial amount of 1000 Holy Gold Coins.
The Holy Country was vast, about the size of several Norton Kingdoms.
In fact, there was no kingdom or empire in Dekan’s current world that was as large as the Holy Country.
Therefore, even if the southern and northern parts of the Holy Country seemed like two different countries, Dekan was not surprised.
With just the remaining seven days for Dekan and Cornelia in the Shadow World, they wouldn’t be able to reach the northern part of the Holy Country even if they rushed.
They could at most get to the Holy Capital.
Thus, Dekan needed to entrust the lord to help him transport the Holy Gold Coins.
“No problem. I swear I will make sure the coins are delivered safely!”
The lord patted his chest and answered earnestly.
“What’s the other matter you want me to handle?”
“The other matter is simple. Let me borrow the sound broadcasting device of the city-state.”
“Of course!”
The lord agreed without hesitation.
Dekan stretched his body, easing the stiffness from sitting under the tree for too long.
In the afternoon, after helping this commendable lord deal with a few Vampire Familiars, Dekan could leave this city-state with Cornelia.
“It’s time to start the preaching.”
Dekan murmured.
“Meow meow meow! Is it finally going to happen?”
Teacher Cat jumped up from behind Dekan and landed on his shoulder, asking by his cheek.
“Yes, this Shadow World has come to an end. It’s time to play an ending theme for the audience.”
Dekan didn’t plan to continue the streaming for the remaining traveling part.
After all, it was no longer significantly related to the Shadow World, merely a luxurious seven-day trip to the Holy Country.
“Aren’t you going to take revenge on Morion?”
“Well, that doesn’t conflict with my plans.”
Dekan calmly replied as if it was all prearranged.
“Meow?”
……
In the current world, many spectators, upon hearing Dekan declare the end of the Shadow World, began to leave amidst whispers.
Although some were interested in the ending theme that Dekan mentioned at the end, most didn’t care too much about the ending theme or the easter eggs after the main feature concluded.
The livestream screen transitioned.
Dekan connected the 【Magic Recording Crystal】 to the 【Shadow World Spectating Program】.
This crystal recorded the first MV of the girl group under their company.
The dark screen showed a hint of fluorescence, as if three slender puppets stood on a stage before the lights had turned on.
From their postures, they appeared elegant and mysterious, like artworks created by the goddess.
At this moment, some spectators turned their heads back.
As soon as they noticed others looking back, more and more people, motivated by curiosity, paused and directed their attention back to Dekan’s livestream.
“Beautiful girls, why didn’t you mention that sooner!”
“Tsk, boring.”
“It’s just Dekan trying to promote a few young ladies.”
Some spectators had clearly shown interest, while others were dismissive.
Amidst the audience’s anticipation or disdain, the sweet three-part harmony finally began to resonate.
“Please, dear Goddess~ help me convey this excited heart! ♫”
The true forms of the three girls still remained hidden from the light, but their sweet voices made more spectators unable to resist turning back to look.
A cheerful and rhythm-filled prelude started to play.
As the prelude ended, a faint light illuminated the girl on the left side.
Under the gradually brightening glow, she revealed her true form like an angel bathed in radiance.
“At this point, I am at a loss. All I can do is pray to the Goddess! ♫”
The audience could finally see the mysterious white-haired girl who sang first.
