Alice, her face scarlet, managed to say it without stumbling.
 
Once emotionally stunted in love (kindergarten level), she’d trained with me to reach middle-school proficiency.
 
The struggle to break her habit of formal address was a nostalgic memory.
 
I was fully prepared to train my child in swordsmanship—but Ran turned out to be a brilliant mage-type, leaving her with boundless energy to spare. And guess who bears the brunt of that energy? Yours truly.
 

 
Meanwhile, Yueri remains a top-tier, internationally recognized mechanical engineer, tirelessly working her magic in the territory’s workshop today.
 
She’s only … Read the rest

[Epilogue] Misunderstood Saintly Life of a Villainous Scion
 

 
The study, passed down through generations of the Vellet family.
 
Its current occupant—me—picked up an old file tucked into the bookshelf and skimmed through its contents.
 
“…Hah, this brings back memories.”
 
The headline read: [“Saint” Ouga Vellet: The Messenger of World Peace].
 
The article detailed how I had thwarted the plans of Flone Milfonti—accused of plotting to overthrow nations—by risking my life over a long period, ultimately capturing the mastermind herself and securing global peace.
 

 
Of course, I hadn’t filed this article myself.
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[Stage-Sub6] Long Live Ouga sama!
 

A dark shadow that had suddenly covered the distant sky slowly faded away.
 
That magic—it was the same kind Flone had used in the Vellet territory.
 
Right now, Ouga sama and Flone must be locked in their final, deadly battle over there.
 

 
And now… it seemed the outcome had been decided.
 
“…………Ouga.”
 
“……I believe in you.”
 
A short distance from the half-destroyed Vellet estate, Lady Karen and Lady Reina were praying with their hands clasped.
 
Lady Karen had been tirelessly tending to the survivors within the … Read the rest

 
“[How typical of the loser to rant…! Fine, I’ll send you to join them!]”
 
Gauss charged first, drawing Flone’s attention.
 
She wouldn’t take her eyes off me, but I couldn’t let her think too much.
 
“[Burn to ashes! [Annihilation Breath]!!]”
 
“[How poetic—to die by your own kin’s technique! [Annihilation Breath]!]”
 
“[Grrrr…! Not… yet…!!]”
 
“[Tch! Why won’t you just die already!?]”
 
While they clashed, I closed the distance.
 
Flone had gained new power by controlling the power of the dragon.
 
Now, I’d use everything I had—
 
My greatest weapon wasn’t … Read the rest

 
[Yes! Eat my scales! Your body should withstand them!]
 
Giving Yueri a thumbs-up, I used the Velett family dagger to carve off one of Gauss’s scales and forced it down.
 
The moment it entered my body, an explosion-like shock surged through me, followed by an overwhelming sensation of mana flooding my veins.
 
This is… the magic of a dragon!
 
I was fully restored to my pre-battle state.
 

 
“Now we can do this…!”
 
I stepped in front of Mashiro to shield her.
 
Flone had to be nearing her limit too.
 
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Was Flone forcing it beyond its limits…!?
 
Yet it still moved, enslaved by her will.
 
“You… monster!”
 
“What are you talking about? I’m a hero!”
 
“No damn hero acts like you…!”
 

 
“The world was the one who acknowledged me! Thunderlance Cannon: Break!”
 
A downpour of lightning spears rained from behind.
 
Gauss was already pushing his limits to evade,
 
but the sheer volume was impossible to dodge completely.
 
Finally—one of the lances closed in to pierce me.
 
In that split second before impact, my mind raced.
 
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“I’m staying to help Karen-chan… You’re staying too, right?”
 
When Yueri asks, Karen takes a deep breath, then nods firmly.
 
Her eyes burn with resolve.
 

 
“Ouga. I’ll stay here and tend to the wounded.”
 
“…You’re sure?”
 
“…Yeah. I’ve practiced healing magic all this time… and I don’t want to slow you down rescuing Mashiro.”
 

 
“You’d never—!”
 
“I would… Sorry, Ouga. I wanted to fight beside you… but I don’t have my father’s talent for battle.”
 
Karen steps forward and lightly punches my chest.
 

 
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[Stage 5-4] I’m Here
 

“Gauss!”
 
[“Understood!”]
 
Gauss accelerates without needing my command—
 
but a person hovers in our path, arms crossed, wind magic keeping him aloft.
 
That face… I’ve seen it before.
 

 
…Right! He was on Lamdarb Kingdom’s missing persons list!
 
But compared to the photo I remember, his eyes are lifeless. No doubt: he’s brainwashed.
 
“My name is Gamma. By Lady Flóne’s order, I’ll be delaying you.”
 

 
“—Get lost. I don’t have time for you.”
 
The only way to undo brainwashing is [Magic Burial].
 
But I … Read the rest

[Stage-Sub5] The Day of Calamity
 

The incident that would later be recorded in Rondism Kingdom’s history as [The Day of Calamity] began without warning—on a peaceful holiday afternoon.
 
Houses roared with flames, spreading unchecked as firefighting efforts proved futile. Screams filled the air, never ceasing.
 
Shouts of desperation, each voice pleading for survival above all else.
 
“Aaaahhh! I don’t wanna die yet…!?”
 
And then—silence. The sound of lives snuffed out.
 
As nobles, we had to rush to their aid—immediately!
 

 
…And yet, all I could do was stare down at the chaos consuming … Read the rest

“Alice! At a time like this, you should just say it straight!”
 
“Ehh!? That’s too bold…! Uu… P-Please kiss me!”
 
“That’s the spirit! Alice, you’re amazing……”
 
“Wasn’t it you who told me to be straightforward, Lady Leiche!?”
 
Alice, her nerves making her act strangely, stares at Mashiro in disbelief.
 
So Alice does want a kiss…
 
Well, I’ll gladly fulfill that request too.
 
“H-Hey, both of you, calm down! ……Are you really sure about this?”
 
“Of course! Getting a kiss from Ouga-kun is super rare!”
 
“Y-Yes… Alice is ready…!”
 
“Alright, Mashiro … Read the rest