Past Ties

Good morning, Ms. Lueira.

Ah... Princess Elizabeth.

You can call me more casually. Did you sleep well?

Yes, thanks to you.

Um... the Swordbringer...

The Swordbringer left early to train with the Holy Grail. Probably went to see Merlin.

P-Princess!

Huh? Bedi, why are you making such a fuss this early?

W-Well...

Ria made a delicious meal for once... but... Morgana... sniff... w-waaaah!

Don't tell me...! She's already sitting at the table this early?

Yes... She's eating everything...! I told her she had to wait for you, Princess! Waaah!

Is it... really that urgent that Morgan is eating?

Yes! If you let your guard down, it'll vanish in an instant...

Morgana's appetite... is beyond common sense!

Normally, she'd still be asleep at this hour. So I thought we'd be fine...

Morgana! I brought the Princess!

If possible, we could eat t-together...

Hm...?

Here for breakfast? Too bad, but the meal's already over.

Y-You... ate everything here?

Hah! Hoh! Hoh...! For this great Fairy Queen, it was an easy task.

That had our share in it too... That's so mean... sniff!

What share? The early bird catches the worm.

Normally I'd be rolling around in bed, but the smell was just too good...

So I just devoured it as a bit of morning exercise.

That's so mean...

Morgan ate all of this?

Ah, you were here too, Lueira. What a shame. I wanted you to taste the good food in this place as well.

Um... the reason there's no food is because you just ate it all...

This breakfast was made by Ria to welcome Ms. Lueira.

W-What?!

If it was that important, you should've said so!

I told you yesterday...

I-I'm fine.

But... I didn't know Morgan could eat human food this well.

I knew you liked it even back then... but right now, you're practically the very spirit of gluttony.

My stomach has grown with the years... N-No, that's not it... Things are different now! Mmph, munch...

Heh...

...?

Hehe... Morgan getting angry with food in her mouth... that's adorable.

W-What insolence! I'm perfectly fine, you know! I'm the great Fairy Queen!

But... you still haven't recovered your strength, have you...? I don't mind adorable Morgan...

Grrr!

Morgana is always so confident, so isn't that enough?

You're helping plenty already. You don't have to push yourself...

That's not enough! I'll show you that you can rely on me completely!

We're going on a hunt! A hunt!!! Under my command, we'll hunt monsters!

G-Good luck, Morgan...

What are you saying, Lueira! You're joining too.

Huh? Me too?

Sigh... I guess we have no choice. I'll keep you safe, Ms. Lueira.

We can finally catch our breath.

Too soon to relax, Bedi. A lot of monsters live around here.

Maybe... the monsters are gathering because of you all.

Is that possible?

Monsters are drawn to strong mana. That's why there are so many near a dragon's nest...

Morgan suffered a lot because of her powerful magic, too.

Hmph. It was nothing. Annoying, but that's all.

Maybe that's why you got so prickly...

If people kept pestering me, I'd probably be like that too.

Hey! This is because of Ethan! I was originally kind and laid-back, you know!

Hmm... I wouldn't say completely, but it's true.

Back then, you were a fairy who knew how to share what you had. You even set out to save the world...

Morgana?! No way!

Bedivere... what did you just say?

Ah! W-Well... sob! I'm sorry!!

I'm surprised too. I wondered if the legends were exaggerated...

Grr! What are you saying?!

H-Huh?! The orcs are swarming in again!

Deathlord?!

Why is the Immortal Lord here...

P-Princess! It's Mr. Undead! Mr. Undead is here!

Calm down, Bedi. The Deathlord is undead, but it's not an ordinary monster.

If anything, it's worse. Normal strength won't work...

T-Then that's perfect! We have two of the strongest mages with us right now!

Right, Morgana?!

Ugh... Maybe I overdid it and burned through my mana. I can't muster any strength...

Whaaat?!

W-What do we do? At this rate, we're...

We just have to manage. I had a bad feeling, but we ran into an enemy we didn't account for.

I can stop the Deathlord's movements with my power. If you two pour everything in then... we have a good chance of winning.

Please, Ms. Lueira.

Hoo... We barely won...

It kept regenerating stamina... I don't want to fight that monster twice.

If it weren't for Ms. Lueira, we would've worn out and collapsed.

And then we'd be dragged into pitch-black darkness... Waaah! Just imagining it is terrifying!

It's because you two held out. Bedivere's power of purification helped a lot too.

D-Don't forget I got you this far, too.

We only went on this hunt in the first place because...

Glare.

...W-We're always grateful to you, Morgana.

Hmph!

Hehe... Pouting Morgan is adorable too.

D-Don't keep insulting me. I may be lying here like this right now... but I still do my part!

Of course. Morgan has always been that kind of person...

Kind and laid-back...?

That too, but you were a fairy who took good care of others.

The reason I could bring peace to the village where I made that mistake... is all thanks to Morgan.

I honestly can't believe it, but it's true Morgana is amazing...!

That's why Merlin asked for your help.

I'm sorry for doubting you, Morgana.

Well... as long as you know. When you come in with your head bowed, I don't feel like nagging.

A-Anyway, the hunt was a success! Should we go back and prepare Ms. Lueira's welcome party again?

We should brag to Ethan too! Let's make a ton of delicious food and enjoy it!

Will Ria cook again...?

If not, I'll do it! I've improved a lot!

B-Bedi...?

What is it, Princess! I can make stew perfectly now, at least!

...Hmm.

I don't really want to eat that.

Even you, Morgana?!

sniff... sob...! I can do it too...

Hehe, I'll help you, Bedi. It'll be better if we do it together.

...Now I understand.

What are you talking about?

Morgan, why you traveled with them. Why you decided to help the Swordbringer even while suffering with your incomplete strength.

You wanted to enjoy adventuring again, like back then, didn't you?

...Hmph. I'm only helping because it benefits me. I'm hungry, so just hurry up and go back.

You're hungry? After you ate that much earlier...

So I guess present-day Morgan is still in a growth spurt...

I-It's because of mana! It burns fast, that's why! Hey!!

Hehe, when I see you like this, you really are cute like Lueira said. I never knew, since I only ever saw you being so impressive.

Even you? Just hurry up and go!

Morgan. You keep saying 'let's go' while lying there like that...

Ah! Ms. Lueira, when Morgana is like this... hup!

She can't walk on her own. You have to coax her and carry her like this.

Who's coaxing who?! You should be honored to serve this great Fairy Queen! Hey, you sow!

Eek!

I'm glad you look happy, Morgan...