Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 175
175. Mari-nee and Recreating a past time
As if to say “make hay while the sun shines,” Kanna-san suggested we return to the royal capital without delay.
The means of ensuring the fastest possible arrival was to travel on Vel.
Sure, flying through the sky would be quick, but is Vel okay with carrying four people?
Upon checking, Vel gave a strong flap of his wings, assuring us that it wouldn’t be a problem.
Even so, when I continued to worry, Gils confidently reassured me, so I said nothing more.
After mounting Vel’s back, I crafted a makeshift saddle similar to what I used when riding Kuuga, the Sky Fang.
…Yes, just one.
Although my levels and skills have improved, even after retracting Gils, this was the best I could do while keeping Vel large and controlling other threads.
Normally, I could control two threads, but since I needed to secure myself on Vel, I could only manage one in the end.
Three of them stood facing each other, silently exchanging pressure.
Though it was a scene I’d seen somewhere before, surprisingly, the first to make a move was Mareus-san.
“This time, I’m getting on!”
It was a forceful declaration, reminiscent of the main character from a widely beloved pirate-themed manga.
However, Kanna-san quickly poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
“Trying to sneak ahead like that… how uncool.”
Mareus-san wavered under her merciless words.
“That’s why you can’t get any girls.”
Roulette-san delivered the final blow, leaving Mareus-san slumped in defeat as the two continued their discussion alone.
Considering what happened last time, I don’t think he deserves to be criticized so harshly…
While I was debating whether to step in, they reached a conclusion.
“Maria-san, how about I carry Kanna as we ride?”
“Wait, Roulette-san?!”
Just as I was about to say it should be the other way around, Kanna-san shot me a sharp glare.
“…No, it’s nothing.”
“Good. Now that we’ve decided, let’s hurry back!”
Prompted by Kanna-san, I used my threads to move onto Vel’s back and created a makeshift saddle behind me.
“If you’ll excuse me.”
With a word, Roulette-san lightly hopped, carrying Kanna-san.
There was no visual awkwardness, but… yeah, any more would be dangerous.
While contemplating what to do with Mareus-san, conscious of Kanna-san’s gaze…
“Piiyo.”
As if sensing our concerns, Vel approached Mareus-san.
“Vel…”
I felt both surprise and emotion at Vel’s thoughtful action.
I’m so glad he’s grown into such a kind child.
I was starting to resign myself to Mareus-san’s situation, but it seems I need to reconsider.
As I discreetly wiped away tears, Vel stretched his beak towards Mareus-san and… chomped down on him.
“”Vel!?””
Involuntarily, I cried out in unison with Mareus-san.
I tried to get Vel to release him, but he wouldn’t open his beak.
When I asked Vel his reasoning, he seemed to say, “If there’s no place to sit, I’ll just hold him in my beak.”
This is strange—why did this happen just when I thought Vel was such a sweet child…?
As I sat there holding my head, someone tapped me on the shoulder from behind.
It was Roulette-san and Kanna-san, giving me a thumbs-up as if to say there was no problem.
In the end, I decided to have Vel take off, believing that getting back as soon as possible was in Mareus-san’s best interest.
I covered my ears, trying to block out Mareus-san’s screams from in front of me…