"So, after fighting for most of the day, all the enemies became friends, huh?"
Adam's expression was a bit unnatural; what exactly was wrong with these guys?
Was Asta's talk-no-jutsu really that strong?
Surely the Tetanus Blade wasn't laced with anything, right?
And that guy named Mars, after the evil object was shattered, he really became a normal person.
Adam glanced at his fist and couldn't help but nod. Indeed, strength was the ultimate truth!
Noelle was currently squatting on the ground, burying her face in her knees. She felt like her whole body was on fire!
"Pervert, don't you know a woman's feet…"
Adam glanced at the "Steam Princess" squatting on the ground, finding it a bit amusing. "Little mermaid, do you really think you can escape my clutches?"
"Adam, your clothes…"
Finral, a young master from a prominent family, had never seen Adam dressed like this before.
"They were torn to shreds by the Flame Lion. I had no choice…"
The incident had a perfect ending!
Everyone returned to the Demon Queen's Palace. The Demon Queen had returned to her original appearance. She gifted all the information she knew and the magic stone she wore on her ear to Asta.
"Thank you, Demon Queen!"
Asta said.
This little beanpole was truly too pure.
"Adam, I'm entrusting Vanessa to you."
As everyone walked out of the palace, Adam, who was the last to leave, was called by the Demon Queen.
"That doesn't sound like you."
Adam turned to glance at the Demon Queen. This person, whose emotions had been worn away by time, was she really that kind-hearted?
"You don't need to worry about me. Take care of yourself!"
Adam waved his hand. Regardless, this new outfit was found by the butler Dora. It was pure white and the material was excellent.
The food in the Witch's Forest was also incredibly delicious!
The Demon Queen watched Adam's receding figure, her expression somewhat complex.
"Man who escaped fate, what will be your end? I'm truly looking forward to it…"
At dusk, it was time for farewells.
Mars and Toss prepared to return to the Diamond Kingdom to change the fate of their country.
Fana, on the other hand, followed Fanjier's family to their secluded dwelling.
It was strange to note that Fana had memory gaps, but as soon as she saw Adam, she immediately hid behind Minerva, not even daring to lift her head.
Mars was seething but dared not speak. The pain there was the most fatal blow.
"Then, goodbye!"
…Black Bulls Headquarters!
"I'm back!" Asta shouted.
"Yo! Welcome back."
The only one guarding the headquarters, besides the castle, was Captain Yami.
He was truly idle… "I was so scared."
Finral started crying again. Asta, that battle maniac, immediately started doing "tasks" as soon as he returned to headquarters.
Cleaning.
Washing clothes.
Feeding Yami's pet… "You've over-exerted yourself in battle. Rest immediately!"
Yami's voice rang out, instantly petrifying Asta. Adam was a bit speechless, really wanting to kick that Idiot.
"I'm back!"
The entire two-person team returned. Because they couldn't find a way to lift the curse, their personalities had changed.
"Senior, I'm ready!"
Watching everyone stir up trouble again, Adam's stomach rumbled. He quickly shouted, "Charmy, cook!"
"Coming~" Charmy was delighted. Just as she was about to summon the Sheep Chef, her mind suddenly processed it. The little beanpole angrily shouted, "Adam, I'm not your personal chef!"
So adorable!
"You are."
"I'm not."
…"Stop bickering. Let's have a party! To celebrate." Yami interrupted the noisy crowd. His stomach was also a bit hungry.
"Okay!" Everyone shouted in unison.
Barbecue feast!
In the wilderness outside the Black Bulls Headquarters, everyone started to liven up.
"Delicious!"
Adam ate with oil dripping from his mouth. He specifically chose highly nutritious foods. He felt a bit weak and needed to replenish his energy.
Unbeknownst to him, he had been here for half a year already. He would be 19 soon.
Adam felt a bit emotional. He wondered how everyone in Hage Village was doing.
He should go back with Asta sometime!
As the banquet neared its end, Vanessa suddenly seemed to remember something and stood up to go back into the house.
"What's wrong with her?"
Yami asked, puzzled.
"Women have those few days when they're not in a good mood."
Magna, the pure-hearted hooligan, guessed with a serious expression.
While everyone was puzzled, only Adam had a sly smile on his face.
Night fell, in Adam's room!
"These twelve zodiac signs are so hard to find!"
Adam sat in a chair, constantly flipping through his grimoire. He hadn't found the twelve zodiac signs, but he had ended up with a tool dragon instead.
"Now that I have some money, I need to find a way to get some materials to prepare for the future."
Adam planned to make a magic tool puppet. As long as the Power of the Rat was in place, he could control its "resurrection."
"Actually… the First Magic Emperor on the Great Skeleton Mountain is the first choice, I just worry I can't control him!"
Adam remembered the statue in Hage Village. That was the man who defeated the Demon God; he must be very strong.
Creak~
Just as Adam was lost in thought, Vanessa, true to her word, quietly walked in.
"Sister Vanessa, you're here!"
Adam was a bit excited. Vanessa was truly punctual and trustworthy.
"Little brother Adam, your sister is here to reward you!"
Vanessa, dressed in her everyday clothes, walked towards Adam with light steps.
Adam recalled the bedtime stories Aunt Lily used to tell him as a child. There was a story about an Evil Dragon who, after overcoming numerous difficulties, transformed back into a youth and married a princess—an inspiring tale.
There was one segment in particular:
When the Evil Dragon, defeated by the knight, fell into crisis, the Witch's love awakened its power. Even if the path ahead was full of hardships, it had to keep moving forward.
"I will definitely collect all twelve zodiac signs!"
…In the middle of the night, the understanding older sister coaxed her little brother to sleep before reluctantly slipping out.
Adam hadn't been too excessive. He had only asked Vanessa to tell stories for half the night, tiring her out completely!
It was like Adam's past life playing baseball; a home run must be approached cautiously, not impulsively.
It proved that it wasn't that Adam was too weak, but that Leona was too strong!
…"We gathered a lot of information, some good, some bad. The good news is, we found the Eye of the Midnight Sun's headquarters. The bad news is, they're getting serious."
At the Magic Emperor's Palace, Yami, who had come to report, rarely encountered such a serious Magic Emperor.
"War is about to begin!"
…Eye of the Midnight Sun Headquarters!
"That guy messed things up for us again," Toss said, gritting his teeth.
"He must be dealt with before the plan is activated!"
Leya's expression was solemn. That hateful guy seemed to have grown stronger again.
Licht walked on the throne, saying in a cold tone, "Search for that item with all your might. We must find it before the plan commences!"
"Yes!"
A grand conspiracy slowly began to unfold…