Published at 26th of December 2025 7:39 am

Chapter 455: As Long as Everything Fits Together, the Content Can Be Handled in Any Way.

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Well, you wont die though Huh?

I was about to say that with a grin to Margaret, who seemed to have misunderstood something, but huh?

Eh? Shes gone? No, there are so many people!?

Margarets figure had vanished from where I swung my sword. Instead, the ridiculously large party hall was filled with people, all of them looking at me.

What? Whats this situation? What on earth!?

Ed!

Ed-sama!

Whoa!?

Suddenly, someone embraced me from both sides. One face is familiar, but the other?

Tia!? And who are you?

Its me! Margaret!

Your Highness!? But

The woman who introduced herself as Margaret was a girl of about 15. She certainly resembled the Margaret I know, enough that Id believe it if she were introduced as her blood-related sister, but?

Geez! Ed is making us worry again!

Worry? Um, Tia, whats going on?

Theres nothing to explain!

On that day, Ed-sama, who cut off my fate, suddenly disappeared on the spot.

I disappeared? Why?

Thats what we want to know! is what wed say!

Yes, Im sorry.

I reflexively apologize as the two approach me with intense expressions. But, disappeared? That means

Hm? Then what time is it now?

Its about ten years after that. Today is my 15th birthday.

We were all waiting, thinking that if Ed would return, it would surely be today!

Oh, I see

I dont understand the mechanism or logic at all, but apparently Ive somehow moved about ten years in time in an instant.

Im sorry for making you worry.

Its okay, because you came back Welcome home, Ed.

Yeah. Im home, Tia.

I gently embraced Tia, who hugged me tightly again. Then Tia whispered in my ear, tickling it:

Hah, Im so relieved. I could somehow sense that you werent dead or gone, but I wasnt sure if youd come back today. If you hadnt come, we were planning to start researching summoning rituals for you tomorrow.

Eh? Summoning Can you do that?

Who knows? But what else could we do?

Well, yeah. I guess so?

Indeed, rituals to summon amazing things like angels, demons, demon kings, and evil gods exist in various places in various worlds. I dont know if whats actually summoned are really demon kings or evil gods but in this case, if Im the target and Tia is the summoner, maybe it would unexpectedly succeed?

Hmm, considering that something like this might happen again, it might be worth considering. If possible, I can think of various uses for it.

Its been a long time, Ed-sama.

At that moment, the king, looking somewhat older, approached and spoke to me. Wait, Ed-sama!?

Ah, hello, Your Majesty Um, why are you addressing me like that?

Hahaha, Ive abdicated the throne to Andalt, so Im just an old man now. Besides, isnt it natural for a mere human like me to revere a god who transcends time?

G-God!? Hey, Tia!?

Ahaha

[Well, if I said you were a demon king, they wouldnt let me research summoning rituals, right?]

Tia communicated her true thoughts through our [Missing Talk] with a wry smile. Ah, yes. I see. Of course, they wouldnt allow research on rituals to summon a demon king in a country that was supposed to be destroyed by one today.

Oh, I see. So I was summoned here to ensure that the history of the demon king reviving here today would be correctly woven? Ugh, I really dont understand anything

Come, everyone! On my daughter Margarets birthday, the god who truly saved this country has returned! Let us greatly celebrate this historic day!

Ohhh!

At the former kings words, cheers erupt from the noble-looking people gathered in the hall. After that, various people approached me to talk, but I just kept smiling politely to deflect Finally, when the line of people subsided, Tia came over and offered me a cup with a drink.

Good work, Ed. You were quite popular, werent you?

Give me a break

I was greeted by so many people I met for the first time that it became ridiculous to count, and even if they introduced their daughters or whatnot, I couldnt remember any faces or names. Im confident that if someone says Thank you for earlier five minutes later, I wont be able to recall their name at all.

Fufu, dont worry, I think everyone will be leaving soon.

Ah, Your Highness. Is that so?

Yes. Everyone stayed because they wanted to greet Ed-sama, but the party should have ended long ago. You dont seem to have noticed, but the moon has already passed its zenith.

Eh!? Is that so!?

The chandeliers were lit, and I could see it was dark outside the windows, so I thought it was night, but I didnt realize it was so late From my perspective, I suddenly jumped from before noon to night, so my sense of time is completely off.

So, its just us now. If its alright with you, Ed-sama, could we talk for a bit?

Of course. If youre okay with me, Id be glad to.

Then, please come to my room.

Eh!?

I wondered if it was okay, but the former king nodded greatly at Margarets sidelong glance, so it seems theres no problem. Led by a nearby knight, Tia and I enter Margarets room. Its my first time seeing it, and the interior was befitting of an adult woman, with a calm atmosphere.

Come to think of it, wheres Elsa-san? I dont see her.

Ah, Elsa got married and retired. She was always concerned about you who disappeared and Tia-san who was left behind, but if she delayed marriage any longer, it would have been quite difficult in various ways.

Ah, well

Even ten years ago, she was 25, which is considered late for marriage for women in this world. As a guard knight for the royal family, she must be a noble, so of course she couldnt not get married.

Starting with such talk, I slowly listen to Margarets story. Tias story was interspersed as well, and it seems they lived relatively happily and enjoyably while I was gone.

It was like a dream. I never realized how easy it was to have someone who understood the circumstances always by my side Thanks to that, I was able to maintain good relationships with Gilberia Nii-sama and Sister Mitoruna, and most of the countrys problems were resolved.

Hmph, I worked hard. Praise me, praise me!

Yeah, well done, Tia. As expected. Of course, Your Highness, youve done a splendid job too.

Hehe~

Fufu, thank you very much.

The conversation, accompanied by sips of what seems to be an expensive wine with a rich aroma, melts away time in an instant. I suggested ending the meeting several times when Margaret looked sleepy, but those suggestions were not accepted And finally, the sky visible outside the window begins to show a faint whiteness.

Ah, the sun is rising Ive finally passed that night

Yes. Your Highnesss time will no longer rewind.

Im sorry for selfishly making you stay with me. And thank you. I really wanted to see this scenery with you two especially with you, Ed-sama. And now, my hope has become reality. Im now living in the tomorrow I longed for so much. Thank you, thank you so much. You two are truly my

Perhaps due to the alcohol or the release of tension, Margarets head sways drowsily, her eyes about to close.

A little while ago, I saw a similar scene. But that was the end of the world This time, its the beginning of the world. Margarets new days will continue from this moment on.

Thats right, Tia-san asked me to Ed-sama, Tia-san. Thank you for me Even if we never meet again, this gratitude will be eternal

Pikon!

Condition met. 10 minutes remaining until return.

An eternal farewell brought by sleep. But this time, we can see her off with a smile. After laying Margaret down on the bed in my arms, I firmly held Tias hand, and we quietly continued to gaze at the rising sun beyond the window.

Geez, Ed. Youre always relying on me, whether its waiting or chasing!

Sorry, sorry. I wont do it again well, I cant promise that, but I do promise Ill always come back.

Youre so glib. But well, Ill forgive you this time.

Oof!

Tia giggled cheerfully as she watched me make a strange noise when she pinched my nose. Leaving a pleasant shadow in the warm room, we were thus banished from this world.

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