NOVEL WEB Ch63 - The End of the Incident
63: The End of the Incident
Fenrir and I meditated together, confirming that there were no more foreign objects in the snowy mountains.
Everything—whether items lost from Japan or the monster remains—had vanished, as if it were all just a dream.
Since the bug that Michela had was still present, it seems only those things summoned here recently disappeared.
But the biggest foreign object… I am still here.
Only the feelings of Fujioaka Shuu Noel returned to Japan.
A gust of wind stirred, and I caught a glimpse of my silver hair swaying at the edge of my vision.
I clasped my hands together in prayer, vividly imagining the pearl I sent to Japan blooming like a flower.
Over and over. Again and again.
Until I was satisfied, Fenrir and the others joined me in my prayers.
“…Mom, to have such important people from another world pray so much for your recovery—it’s a luxury, isn’t it?”
“—It’s okay now.”
I turned around, widening my blue eyes to take in everyone’s faces.
“I’ve done everything I can. I’m satisfied! Now, we leave it to fate. Thank you, everyone… for supporting me!”
My animal ears perked up with a sharp ping!.
Finally, everyone’s expressions brightened.
Orb and Tito returned to the fairy’s spring. They will watch over the snowy mountains along with the snow fairies.
The Ice Knight placed a hand on my shoulder.
It was, of course, Michela. Whoa.
“Lady Elle, your courage in attempting to communicate with the monsters and your quick thinking were impressive. You truly are worthy of being the Winter Princess.”
“Thank you.”
Michela said that because she understood I had made the decision to live as the Winter Princess. Her words were sincere, encouraging me from the bottom of her heart.
I took her outstretched hand and shook it firmly.
“Princess, I was moved by the bond between you and Lord Fenrir as parent and child, and also as man and woman…! The two of you are truly a symbol of happiness. Surely, fate will smile upon you.”
“…Thank you, Chris… I hope that fate will save my parents. You always have the most wonderful things to say. Here, take a handkerchief.”
“…Thank you. Ah, I’m overflowing with emotion—it’s pouring out from my eyes…!”
As tears streamed from his eyes and dripped onto the necklace of pearls I had entrusted to him, snow flowers began to bloom around his neck.
His neck was now adorned with a ring of flowers.
It suited him perfectly, especially in that dress.
As I tried to suppress my laughter, Michela, still in her Ice Knight form, swiftly picked up Princess Chris in her arms. Unable to hold back any longer, I burst out laughing, clutching my stomach.
Even Fenrir, who tends to laugh a lot when tired, was wobbling from laughing too much.
That’s it!
“Here I go!”
“Hmm?”
I threw myself onto Fenrir with all my weight, knocking him down.
His body half-sank into the soft snow.
He instinctively cushioned my fall—such a gentleman.
“Hey, Fenrir. Give me a reward for all my hard work!”
“…”
Fenrir blinked in surprise.
“Uh… sure?”
“Yay! Become my fluffy, fluffy silver bed!”
“…Ah, so that’s what you meant. Elle, you really are adorable.”
Fenrir laughed happily, gave me a quick kiss, and transformed into his beast form.
…Wait, halfway through!! That wasn’t supposed to happen!!
My face turned red, so I buried my head into his neck fur, trying to hide it as I took a deep breath.
The refreshing scent of winter filled my senses.
As I felt my emotions settle down, I realized that this place—right here—is where I belong now.
“Ah… I love you.”
Rest well, Fenrir whispered.
His fluffy tail playfully tapped me before draping over me like a blanket.
Perfect bedding.
As I drifted off to sleep, I murmured to everyone, “Let me take a nap…” They agreed, and I fully entrusted myself to Fenrir—body and soul.
I was gently enveloped in love.
Fenrir’s magic and our shared memories melted together, and I dreamed of the time when my black-haired self met Prince Safirael.
Michela later teased me about how I had smiled in my sleep.
When I woke up, I saw a sky full of stars.
“…Night!?”
I shot up and met Fenrir’s gaze.
Good morning, Elle.
“Go-good morning. Hey, were you awake this whole time…?”
Your sleeping face was just too cute.
I bet he stayed on guard while I slept. Thank you, Fenrir, even though you must be tired too.
When I reached out to touch his face, he tilted his head so I could nuzzle him.
His slightly damp nose poked me, reminding me of when we first met. It made me smile.
I felt a gaze on me.
To my surprise, nearby, Grea—now in unicorn form—was kneeling, with Chris and Michela asleep on her belly as if using it as a pillow.
How did they become so close?! I can’t even process this!?
We were talking about how wonderful you and Lord Fenrir are, and I suggested they try resting their heads like you do. As they counted the stars, the two of them ended up falling soundly asleep.
Grea sighed, furrowing her brows in mock exasperation.
But you’re the one who suggested it, right? And aren’t your ears twitching with happiness?
As I grinned at Grea, she returned her usual deadpan stare. Whoops.
Still, isn’t it dangerous for royalty, even from a snow country, to sleep in the snowy mountains…? …Wait, isn’t it warm?
The wind is too gentle, and with our winter fur, it almost feels a bit hot.
A loud sound caught my attention, and when I turned towards the forest, I saw snow falling from the tree branches one after another.
Curious, I glanced at Fenrir.
…The issue with the monsters and the otherworldly Japan has been resolved. But now, a new problem has surfaced.
“Whaaat?!”
Don’t worry, it’s not a threat like the monsters.
Behind Fenrir, I heard footsteps.
There was a soft thud as something fell in the snow.
What was that?
Climbing up Fenrir’s silvery body to look over his back, I saw a girl with fluffy, milky-white hair covered in snow, sitting there. Her orange eyes stared up at me, and she had wings like an angel.
Th-this girl…?