“Chapter 239: Joint Effort”


    – Misha…


    Falme’s expression clouded as her daughter chose her friends over her family.


    – Mom, dad, I’m confused, about a lot of things, but I’m sure of one thing: I want to be with my master. I’m sad that I won’t be able to see you, but I’d be sadder if I wasn’t able to see my friends in Bay Road every day. Master, are you okay with that?


    – It’s your choice. I’ll respect it. (Takaya)


    – Thank you.


    Mike jumped into my arms.


    It doesn’t matter what the other side says. Mike has made her decision.


    – You’re still in time, Misha. Come with me.


    – No.


    – Leonis, you want her to stay with us too, right? This is our family, after all.


    In response, Leonis cleared his throat.


    – Falme-san, Mike has decided to stay with us. Will you please let me look after her?


    – I can’t. Even if she has a human form, Leonis’ blood runs through her veins. She should have never left us in the first place.


    – She was unstable at first, but she has complete control over her emotions now. She would never attack a citizen.


    – Do you truly believe that?


    – What?


    Mike doesn’t even need her wolf form anymore outside of battles. She can live her life in human form.


    – There may be times when your friends take advantage of her emotional immaturity. Hm, for example…


    A golden light flashed on Falme’s palm.


    – NAGAMI-KUN, GET DOWN!


    Mike rushed to protect me, but Shiori cut the rays of light with her sword.


    – Was that…? (Takaya)


    – Yes. She used actual magic. (Shiori)


    According to Falme’s story, she was originally a magician in an army. I’m sure she can use a couple of offensive spells.


    Shiori tried to counterattack with her own magic, but a ray of light pierced the magic circle.


    The barrier was still in effect.


    – I guess you wouldn’t be able to protect my daughter if you died from just a simple attack.


    Falme’s face finally showed her true colors.


    – …Master, that’s not my mom. Be careful.


    – Don’t say that, Misha. You’ll make mommy sad.


    – SHUT UP. YOU’RE NOT MY MOM. And my name is not Misha. It’s Mike.


    Mike transformed into a wolf and howled.


    The rest of the wolves, including Leonis, moved closer to protect Falme.


    – Falme… Or whoever you are. What is the purpose of this? Why did you summon us? Why did you seal our magic? (Takaya)


    – Hmmm, interesting questions.


    Talking is pointless. We’ll have to fight our way through.


    – If anything, you saved us the trouble of looking for you. (Shiori)


    – Stay back and protect the master. Even without magic, I’m sure you can do that much. (Mike)


    – Don’t be silly, Mike-chan. I’m not about to hold back. High Tension!


    Shiori took a deep breath. Her entire body blushed.


    – Master, I need what you used in Shimazu.


    – Got it.


    Focusing as much as I could, I re-made the ice armor on Mike’s body that we used in our last battle together. Since this sort of alchemy doesn’t involve the activation of a magic spell, the barrier doesn’t interfere.


    It does, however, put a huge strain on my body. But it’s something I have to bear with for now.


    – I’m going all in. I never thought we’d fight together. (Shiori)


    – I don’t like the idea, but I will protect my master at all costs. (Mike)