“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)