Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 173
173. Mari-nee and A world that continues to be the same color as your eyes
In front of Vel, who had undergone such a transformation that it could be called evolution rather than mere growth, it took us thirty minutes to regain our composure.
When I calmly looked again, Vel was truly enormous.
Not only was his body six meters long, but when he lifted his neck, his height was easily three times mine.
“Even after seeing it so many times, I still can’t believe this is Vel.”
“This level of change is beyond what anyone could have predicted.”
“As expected of ‘Maria-san’s’ family.”
Roulette-san’s words were met with agreement from Kanna-san and Mareus-san, especially emphasizing the “Maria-san” part with conviction.
No, I wish you wouldn’t just agree on that part…
“But considering this size, it makes sense why we needed to feed him so many weapons and armor when he was still an egg.”
“Back then, we were making things for Vel-chan every day. Thinking that it all paid off now… oh no, I’m getting emotional with a time delay.”
“The sight of the things we made floating in the light was such a touching moment too.”
As the three of them reminisced, Vel let out a particularly loud cry, as if to express his gratitude.
“Now, Kuuga-chan was born with a purpose, but what about Vel-chan?”
Kanna-san glanced at me.
That was enough for me to understand her intent.
“Vel, can you fly?”
“Piyo!”
“Can you carry me on your back?”
“Piyoyo!!”
With a strong flap of his large wings, Vel responded confidently.
When I looked back at Roulette-san and the others, they were all giving me a thumbs up.
With Gils’ help, I carefully climbed onto Vel’s back.
Just to be safe, I used the [Great Spider’s Silk] to secure myself… alright, that should do it.
After finishing my preparations, I took a deep breath and then spoke to Vel.
“Sorry to keep you waiting. Let’s go, Vel.”
“Piyoyoyo!!!”
Letting out his most energetic cry of the day, Vel flapped his wings right where he stood.
I had the impression that swans needed a running start on the water to take off, but Vel seemed to be different.
With each flap of his wings, Vel’s body gradually lifted off the ground.
“Ohhhh!”
As Roulette-san and the others let out voices mixed with amazement and excitement, we continued to ascend higher and higher.
We passed over the height of the trees, over the hills, and eventually, we broke through the clouds. Beyond them…
“Wow.”
The sky stretched out before us.
The indigo sky softened its hues as it descended from the zenith, and at the altitude where Vel was flying, it turned into a sky-blue color.
I was deeply moved the first time I saw the ocean, but this was even more awe-inspiring.
Being embraced by the sky was an experience I had never imagined.
More than anything, I was happy that Vel had brought me to such a place.
Despite lamenting his own powerlessness, Vel never gave up and protected me with his own body during the battle with Jade-san.
I think Vel is a very strong and brave child… maybe that’s why.
Now, as Vel spread his wings and soared through the vast sky, he seemed to carry a sense of pride.
An overwhelming sense of joy surged within me.
Tears began to fall.
The tears quickly melted into the sky, but the joy remained, warming my heart.