May everyone who went out to search be safe. Such a prayer.
Ilm, Biller, and Fito are working hard to decorate the place called the altar of Lerunda. I wondered if it was okay that I was the only one who would use it. I wondered, but when I saw them enjoying decorating the place little by little, I didn't want to stop them.
And Mr. Lan says I can have them do whatever I want.
Not only my place, but the other altars are also being decorated little by little.
This is how I realize that things are changing little by little.
Those who went out to explore have not yet returned.
-Time has passed since they went out to explore. I wonder where they are now. I wonder if they are safe now. I worry when I think about everyone who went out to explore.
I wonder if they found anything in their search. Did they discover anything new?
I am anxious about making changes, but I am also looking forward to them. I believe that we can get through any change together.
"Pikiiiiiiiiiii (Lerunda, I will not pray to God)
Is that so?
Pikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. I myself am like a god. I believe in me!
I see.
As I listened to Doanea's words, I wondered if there were such beings who did not pray to God.
Why do we pray to God? Hmmm, I don't know if I think about those difficult things. I thank and pray to God for the influence he has on me because he helps me with the power I have been given.
I wonder if the beastmen and elves pray to their respective gods because they are fascinated by their power.
In that sense, Doanea, who does not pray to anyone but only believes in herself, believes in her own power and is confident in herself.
But is it because Doanea has memories of Mr. Doulouaan but has only just been born? I wonder if Ms. Douroian is praying to someone or something. Maybe I should ask Mr. Doulouanea next time I visit him.
I wonder if Mr. Doulouanea has met Mr. Nilsi and the others. Let's say hello to them when they come back.
'Pikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (Mm. I'll allow you to say hello.
I patted the head of Doanea, who said such a thing in a pompous tone. Doanea's tone is pompous, but she doesn't mind me patting her head. She even seems to be comfortable with it. It's cute.
Come to think of it, if she is a dragon, will she molt in time?
I thought about that as I touched its smooth scales.
Hey, Doanea. Do you molt too?
While we were having such a conversation, the village was getting noisy.
I had left the altar and was relaxing with Doanea at the edge of the village, but it was unusual for the village to become so noisy.
But I don't have a bad feeling at all, so I don't think it's a bad thing. At times like this, I think it is very helpful to know if you have a bad feeling or a good feeling.
While I was thinking about that, I heard Gaius' voice.
"Lerunda!
Gaius, what's wrong?"
Gaius' face looked somewhat happy as he came in.
His ears and tail were moving, and it was obvious that he was happy.
Nilsi and the others have returned!
Really?
I exclaimed.
I was surprised at the timing of the visit, since I had just heard about Nilsi and the others.
If Gaius is showing so much joy, does it mean that everyone has returned safely? I have such expectations.
Ah, they just came back a few minutes ago. They came back just a little while ago. Let's go see Lelunda too.
Yes.
Ah, I'm glad. I am glad that he came back.
I had been praying for her to come back for a long time, but I was worried about whether she would come back or not. Now that he is back, I am so relieved that I can almost relax.
At any rate, I had to see him properly and say, "Welcome back.
With this in mind, Gaius and I headed for the people who had returned with Doanea on their backs.
When we got there, everyone in the village was gathered there.
Nilsi and the others and Wanon were in the center of the crowd. They look healthy. They are smiling at everyone.
Welcome back!
I approached them and said in a loud voice, "Welcome back!
They heard my voice, turned to me, and smiled and said, "I'm back.
--The girl and the people who came back 1
(People who had gone out to explore come back to the girl who is a godchild.)