Frieren: I Reject My Humanity!

Chapter 318 318: Epilogue (Part 2)

"Fern, Stark — it's been a while…"

Frieren — and Himmel at her side, of course — exchanged quick greetings with the two younger ones the moment their eyes met.

Then the four of them made their way together to the residence of Flamme, the Empire's Chief Mage.

"Now this is a rare sight."

When the four young people (debatable) appeared before her, Flamme wore an expression of quiet wonder.

"By the way, Master — I've always been curious about something. You never took an alias?"

"Why would I need an alias? Do you see any connection between me and that statue over there?"

Flamme gave a light laugh and gestured toward a bronze statue standing not far down the street.

"'Flamme' isn't exactly a rare name… Everyone just assumes it's a coincidence. At most, they'll remark that the current Chief Mage happens to be called 'Flamme' as well."

"I see."

Frieren nodded, more or less following along, then held out her gift.

"Hmm? What's this?"

Flamme opened the box with curiosity.

"'Magic to Make Paper Planes Fly Further'… Frieren, you really do manage to dig up the strangest little things."

Flamme smiled and accepted the gift with evident delight.

"…And this is for you."

Fern followed Frieren's lead and offered her own gift — though she and Stark hadn't exactly come prepared, and had only picked something up from a roadside stall on the way.

"Oh, something for the young ones, is it? I like it — this sort of thing suits me just fine."

Flamme smiled and placed the trinket Fern had given her on her head.

"Master, the Empire feels a little different this time… Why are there statues of Demons on the streets?"

Frieren finally voiced the question she'd been holding back.

"Well, Macht did contribute quite a great deal, after all. He's teaching at the Imperial Magic Academy now — I have to say, Fíliya's decision to keep Macht in the human world has proven remarkably effective."

"I suppose… Demons are beautiful by nature, and they can put on a perfectly charming and articulate front when they choose to. Give it a few more decades, and humans will probably forget entirely that Demons used to be man-eating beasts."

Frieren said it with a thoroughly disgruntled look on her face. The matter was settled, yes — but seeing a Demon earn such a respected place in human society still left a sour taste in her mouth.

"So then — what brings you to see me today?"

Flamme merely smiled at Frieren's sulking expression and let it pass without comment.

"We read the stars… and the results show that next month, there'll be a major meteor shower. We were hoping to invite you to watch it with us."

"A meteor shower, is it… That sounds rather lovely. I can find an excuse to set the Empire's affairs aside. Where are we watching from?"

"…"

Flamme pressed for the answer, but Frieren seemed to hesitate, suddenly at a loss.

"Hmm?"

Flamme noticed.

"According to the star charts… the ideal viewing spot is… where the Demon King's Castle now stands."

"Is that so… How long has it been?"

At those words, Flamme's expression shifted — something deep and reflective crossing her face.

"Three years."

"Already? It feels like it was just the blink of an eye."

"It does. She caused such an enormous amount of trouble — I think it's only fair that we go and give her a bit of grief in return."

As Frieren said it, a smile spread across her face.

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