We headed towards Nagano God, huffing and puffing our way through the mountains.
“I have to tell them that mountain climbing is tough…”
It hadn’t even been 10 minutes since we started walking, but man… it’s tiring. The ground is muddy, and the slope is steep.
“Master, please make sure to hydrate properly. I’ve put the mineral water purchased via Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) into your ■(Box).”
…Sinri’s showing off how capable she is. There are times I seriously wonder if this girl doesn’t have a split personality.
“My big sister, predicting Master would want water and buying it beforehand… ♡ As expected of heeer… ♡”
Tenri’s motivation switch has been off this whole time. Well, this is enemy territory, after all.
I get why Sinri is on guard. I’m hydrating while climbing the mountain, but man… it’s tiring. I’m exhausted…
“I’m tired…”
At times like this, the usual Sinri would probably tease me, saying something like, “It’s because you don’t usually exercise!”
“I have an idea.”
“Oh, okay…”
She seriously proposed an idea to solve the problem…
“However, if we do that, a new problem will arise.”
“What is it?”
“Summoning a Familiar from the other side.”
…I see. So, summoning Felmaa and the others. The problem is, even if we summon them, there’s a chance we can’t send them back.
…I can’t just selfishly summon her here. Feruta, Feruco, Ferumi. If her sons and daughters found out their mother couldn’t return… they’d definitely be sad.
“Mika-samaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Just then, the ■(Box) opened, and out came… a giant wolf. It was the Fenrir, Felmaa.
“Wh-wha, Felmaa?! Why are you…”
“I ordered my younger sister to transfer her.”
“Sinri…”
It seems Sinri used Tenri’s power to summon Felmaa. Felmaa, tears streaming, licked my cheeks, slurp slurp slurp slurp.
…It seems I made her feel lonely. I stroked her fluffy fur.
“I’m sorry.”
“There’s no need to apologize! Rather… I’m the one who should be sorry. I couldn’t… wait.”
Felmaa hung her head dejectedly.
“If possible, I wanted you to stay on the other side. There’s no guarantee we can return.”
“Master, it’ll be alright.”
Sinri said with a smile.
“Haven’t you shattered all sorts of common sense up until now, Master? This time, too, I’m sure you can shatter common sense and return to the other side.”
“Sinri…”
…Hah, that’s right. What am I getting all fainthearted for? It’s me…
I’ve done so many unconventional things until now. This time, too, I’ll do it…!
“Felmaa, I want to climb the mountain a bit. Let me ride on your back, ‘kay?”
“Of course, Mika-sama…!”
I hopped onto Felmaa’s fluffy back. Detective Niekawa, looking scared yet surprised, also got on.
“Alright, Felmaa! Let’s go!”