"What is this?"
Solitär frowned slightly as she watched the golden hue before her rapidly melting away.
She knew exactly what this meant. The only person capable of such a feat was someone who had successfully analyzed the existence of the [Gold Transformation Magic (Di Agolze)]. Could it be Fíliya? No, that was impossible. Fíliya might be able to reverse the gold transformation in a small area, but her mana capacity was insufficient to restore the entire Golden Land to its original state.
Therefore, this had to be the work of that annoying Frieren.
"What are you thinking about?"
Just as Solitär was lost in thought, Fíliya had already crept up behind her and tapped her on the shoulder.
"! You! When did you get back?! Don't scare people like that!"
Before Solitär could react, it was Miss Aura beside her who jumped in fright.
"? Didn't I make a huge commotion? Didn't you hear the sound of the [Great Barrier of the Golden Land] shattering? That was the signal I sent to announce my return."
Fíliya blinked innocently.
"Hah? Who would interpret it like that..."
Aura spoke with a pained expression.
"Is the matter finished?"
Seeing Fíliya looking so refreshed, Solitär couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Mm... More or less. I'd say I properly sorted that guy out."
Fíliya nodded.
"But Macht is clearly not dead, is he?"
Solitär tilted her head slightly, looking at the other with some confusion. Within her sensory range, Macht's mana fluctuations were still very obvious.
"That's why I used the word 'sorted.' I didn't kill him."
Fíliya shrugged casually.
"Why?"
"Hmm... Because at some moment in the future, I will need him to play a role."
Fíliya looked at Solitär with an unfathomable expression, which only made Solitär more curious.
"That way of speaking... it's as if you can predict the future."
"No way... You know that [Future Sight] is the magic I detest the most. Even if it were placed right in front of me, I wouldn't bother learning it."
As Fíliya spoke, she curled her lips, then switched to a scrutinizing gaze and stared at Solitär.
"By the way, you never told me that you taught Macht magic."
Solitär felt the atmosphere turn slightly subtle upon hearing Fíliya's words. She could tell that Fíliya was currently in some sort of sulking state.
Is she... asking me for an explanation?
Finding it slightly amusing, Solitär chuckled softly.
"Oh my? Did I not mention it?"
"I remember very clearly; you absolutely never mentioned it."
Fíliya stated with great certainty.
"Hmm... But the time he came to visit me was sixty or seventy years ago... You weren't even born back then."
"I don't care about that. I'm just very unhappy right now."
"Then how do you plan to punish me...?"
Solitär pressed a finger against her own lips, her tone sounding both curious and as if she were anticipating something.
"Hmm... I suddenly thought that the maid outfit is quite interesting. Moreover, I, Aura, and Linie have all experienced it, yet there is a certain someone who has never worn it. Don't you think that's very unfair?"
Fíliya narrowed her eyes, looking Solitär up and down with ill intentions.
"...Is that so... Well then, shall I wear it for you to see when we get home?"
"Not for me, but for us."
As Fíliya spoke, she reached out and draped her arm around Aura's shoulder.
"Furthermore, since you're wearing that outfit, you naturally have to undertake the duties of a maid as well. Let's punish you for one month. What do you think, Aura?"
"Great, great..."
Hearing Fíliya say this, Aura immediately perked up and chimed in agreement several times.
"Is that so... I understand."
Seeing this, Solitär could only sigh helplessly.
She had originally thought Fíliya would propose something a bit bolder.
"So, what is the situation now...? The aura around here is simply a mess... And where did Linie go?"
After the small talk was over, Fíliya immediately returned to a serious demeanor. Solitär then explained the previous events to Fíliya.
...
"Oh? There was such a thing... I rushed over here so anxiously, but it turns out there was no danger at all... Though, I can understand that old monster's mindset. Those who have been invincible for too long always get lonely. This can be considered a lucky encounter for Linie. What did I say again? If a certain someone doesn't work hard, they really are going to be surpassed by Linie, you know? At that time, I won't need to say who will have the lowest status in the family, right?"
Fíliya covered her expression with a hand, while the look she cast toward Aura carried a hint of mockery.
"Uh... Um... What can I... People work hard too, okay?"
Aura bit her lip tightly. Although she was still talking tough, a great sense of crisis had indeed ignited in her heart. If Linie really surpassed her after learning that martial art from Rivale... what would it be like if she, Aura, was reduced to the lowest status in the family?
Hmm... Miss Aura thought hard for several seconds, then discovered a surprising fact.
That is... it seems there wouldn't be much difference... at most, my own self-esteem couldn't take it.
Then, am I really willing to accept that? Absolutely not! I am Linie's [Lady Aura]... The one thing I cannot allow is to be outdone by Linie!.
Thus, in this instant, the pitiful Miss Aura once again made a certain determination.
"It's time to call Linie back. Let's go."
Fíliya took Solitär and Aura, chasing after the figures of Rivale and Linie, and arrived at the battlefield at high speed.
After the golden world faded, this game between Linie and Rivale became somewhat inappropriate.
The movements of those two were simply comparable to a city's logging crew, carving out clearing after clearing in this forest. In these open spaces, clearly visible, endless trenches remained.
Hmm... In this moment, Miss Fíliya suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of responsibility.
For the forest and the earth... Forget it, even without those grand goals, hurting the flowers and grass is bad after all.
So, Fíliya decided to step forward immediately and terminate the battle between the two.
She increased her flight speed once again, inserting herself into the battle between the two like a cloud-piercing arrow.
She held down Linie's shoulder with one hand, while the other arm underwent Gold Transformation, using her elbow to clash against Rivale's poleaxe.
After a sharp screech of metal, she successfully separated the two.
"Hm? Lady Fíliya, interrupting someone else's battle is very rude behavior."
Rivale looked at the other party with a displeased expression, though he at least put away his battle axe.
"Heh, as Linie's guardian, I have an obligation to stop inexplicable, weird uncles from getting close to her."
Fíliya shielded Linie behind her, then retorted self-righteously against Rivale's glare.
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