Corey was sleeping in a cart, dreaming about a girl he met when he was young named Hildegard. She didn’t talk to anyone because her father told her not to speak with villagers. However, after ignoring Corey for a while, she started talking to him and felt comfortable. They went together to the forest, where Hildegard quickly ran and ate poisonous berries, collapsing to the ground. Corey rushed to her and made a potion to save her, drinking it first before placing it in her mouth. Then, the scene switched back to the cart, where Corey woke from his dream.
After that, they traveled to a village that had summoned them to check on a severe water shortage threatening crop failure. This village had many nearby villages with water channels, but negotiations had failed, so they turned to Corey and his group for help. Following this, Yulishia moved to meet Danzou, while others stayed on a hill trying to solve the water issue. Yulishia went to a neighboring village to negotiate, but the villagers were also suffering from water shortages and pleaded with her to help.
Yulishia then moved to Canensena, where she found a large lake and discovered that Corey had created it by bringing underground water to the surface to quench thirsty birds. The villagers were grateful and thanked Yulishia, believing she had solved the problem, which surprised Corey. They then returned to their village with gifts, including eggs for cooking.
Next, the story shifts to Prince Tyon, where Liselotte was a guest, and Rick was with her to report on monster attacks. They were treated well, but Liselotte was there as a representative of the master craftsman, not a camera. Prince Tyon, who held the title of Duke and was cunning and deceitful, tried to extract information about the stones used to kill monsters and about the new master craftsman, but Liselotte refused to reveal anything to protect Corey.
Tyon explained that the country they were in had no official name, and only the deputy could name it. Choosing a deputy was difficult because the border town was closest to demon lands. Tyon believed the new master craftsman would be the right choice but worried that appointing Corey publicly would expose him. Since Liselotte represented the master craftsman, she had authority to approve the appointment and agreements. Since Corey had saved many knights in the last battle, the knights would accept him as deputy, which Rick agreed to immediately. Liselotte objected, but Tyon dismissed her concerns, and they agreed to appoint Corey as deputy, which pleased Tyon.
Back at Corey’s home, Liselotte apologized to Yulishia for her earlier mistake, and they discussed how someone else could represent Corey officially, as no one could replace him due to his greatness. Yulishia informed her that Kora was caring for the eggs given by the village whose water issue they solved. The eggs were close to hatching, and Kora was devoted to them, hoping for a water bird despite it being difficult to happen these days.
The story then shifts to Mimiko and Ophelia. Mimiko was exhausted after receiving reports about the dead Archbishop Tristan at the Bolan Church. It was possible that Tristan was assassinated and his soul sold to the demon king. He was summoned and made a scapegoat by the church, with Marlefiss involved. They hadn’t killed her yet, due to Corey’s visit. Then, a message fell to Mimiko from above.
Returning to Corey, after the eggs hatched, instead of water birds, a girl appeared. She looked around three years old despite just hatching. The girl called Kora “Daddy,” which astonished everyone. This girl could not have come from the eggs and might not be ordinary—possibly a monster using magic to disguise herself. Yulishia tried to kill her to prevent harm, but Corey stopped her and asked if he could raise the girl. Yulishia resisted but then the child grabbed her and called her “Mama,” shocking Yulishia. The child also called Corey “Papa,” leading to thoughts of marriage.
Then, Liselotte snatched the girl, and the child called her “Mama” too, causing Liselotte to stumble and drop the girl. Kans saved her before she hit the ground. When Yulishia moved to grab the girl, Corey stopped her, saying he would raise her in their group and that she would be good among them. Everyone, including Yulishia, agreed.
They struggled to name the girl because she had called both Corey and Liselotte “Mama.” They considered merging their names, which caused a quarrel between Yulishia and Liselotte. When the girl woke and called out to them, they held her hand, creating a bond. None objected to having their names in her first or last name. Corey realized the girl had a special ability: she united people and created affection between them. They named her Aori, meaning “The Edge,” symbolizing the connection of three points, which made the girl happy.
That night, one of Mimiko’s guards received samples of Aori’s hair and saliva from Yulishia for examination. The next day, a children’s room was prepared for Aori, filled with toys, and Kans played with her. However, Aori could not leave the room until Yulishia got a reply from Mimiko.
While Kans was caring for Aori, she asked Corey and Yulishia if she could go with them, but Corey refused since he was going to work. Aori said she would wait with Kans. Later, Yulishia and Corey set off for work, agreeing to return quickly to play with Aori.
On the way, they heard a strange noise in the cart and were surprised to find Aori inside, jumping on Corey and saying she had come with them by sneaking in through an entrance in the cart. While Kans searched for her in her room, Aori was with Corey and Yulishia, discussing how to return her to the workshop.
One of Mimiko’s guards approached them disguised to avoid recognition and delivered information that Yulishia wanted to know about Aori. Yulishia then told Corey that no one knew how things would end, but they should try their best to ensure a good outcome.
Finally, a man appeared, saying it was good they had arrived and that they needed to defeat the demon king. They promised to do their best, which amazed Yulishia, especially seeing Aori’s enthusiasm.
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