I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

Receiving a gift from Rosemary-san, I once again move to a new parallel world to receive a present from the next person. And the next one is……

[What a splendid day it is. The stars twinkle, the celebration is radiant, and the feast honors the birth of my sworn friend. The many gathered stars offer their blessings as well. And of course, I too, as one of those shining stars, offer my blessing to my comrade.]

[Thank you very much, Amel-san.]

Yes, it’s Amel-san. There’s something charming about how she delivers her congratulations in that confident, high-spirited tone, so much so that even without Sympathy Magic, I can feel how excited she is.

This is just a guess, but since Amel-san is a human, she probably knows what birthdays are…… or rather, I think she kind of admired the idea of celebrating a friend’s birthday.

When she invited me to her home, she was extremely excited. In moments like that, you can almost see a puppy wagging its tail furiously behind her.

[You were really close in the game tournament, Amel-san. You made it to the finals several times……]

[Ah, of course, I’d be lying if I said I feel no regret. But more than winning or losing, I was delighted to compete with so many stars I don’t usually get the chance to engage with. Since there’s only so much room at the seat of glory, there will inevitably be winners and losers. And as long as everyone strives toward glory, it’s only natural that outcome exists. What’s important is what brilliance you gain in that process.]

[Yeah, games like that are fun with a big group.]

[Unn! It was so much fun playing together with everyone…… mmh!? I mean, I also gained a lot from the experience.]

Amel-san made it to the finals several times during the tournament, though she didn’t end up winning. Still, she didn’t seem particularly bothered by that. Rather, she seemed genuinely happy about being able to have fun with everyone.

It’s true that back at the previous ship party, she stood out a little until I introduced her to Iris-san. Amel-san tends to stand out in social settings, partly because of how uniquely and elaborately she speaks, which makes it harder for others to interact with her casually.

I’m used to it by now, so I can easily follow her long-winded speeches, but I can see how someone not used to her might find it hard to understand what she’s saying.

[Now then, I would like to deepen my bond with my sworn friend even further, but this place was not prepared solely for the two of us. It wouldn’t be wise to waste time idly. Therefore, let me quickly hand over this treasured artifact to you.]

She called the present a “treasured artifact”…… Though with Amel-san, there’s really no fixed pattern to how she speaks. She just says whatever sounds cool to her at the moment, so the terminology often changes from one time to the next.

[My sworn friend, do you remember? Back when fate first brought us together, I told you that for us Wingeds, giving something made from one’s own feathers carries special meaning………]

[Yes, I remember. It’s kind of a symbol of affection, right?]

I recall when we first met during the tea party after Harmonic Symphony’s finale, Amel-san gave me an accessory made from black feathers.

[Yeah, exactly. However, as I was reading ancient texts passed down by the Wingeds, I discovered the existence of an even higher-tier accessory. This accessory was something only those of high status among the Wingeds were allowed to create. The method of making it is extremely complex, and it’s said to have vanished from their history. But as something to gift to another, it’s considered the highest-tier item…… or so it’s said.]

[A secret, long-lost accessory that fell into obscurity because the process was too complicated to preserve?]

[Indeed. I thought there could be nothing more fitting to give to my sworn friend, so I experimented and finally managed to make one. This is that treasured artifact.]

[Thank you very much. It’s beautiful. And the shape is really intricate…… Are these two feathers entwined together? I’m amazed you managed to shape it so precisely.]

[That intricacy is exactly why this treasure was lost to time. But remember when the King of Empty Illusions once bestowed us a mystical item for crafting accessories? That technique, one that alters the softness of materials, came to mind. I applied it, and as a result, I was able to recreate this lost artifact.]

The accessory I received from Amel-san was crafted with two feathers intricately woven together. Under normal conditions, trying to mold feathers into such a shape would cause them to snap, and even if you cut and glued them, you’d never get this structure.

Apparently, using the accessory-making kit we got from Alice, with its technique that softens even metal like clay, as a reference, she was able to complete the secret accessory.

[From what I read, this accessory is said to symbolize an eternal bond. In ancient times, Winged chieftains would present it only to someone truly special. I believe it’s a fitting symbol of the bond we share.]

[……An eternal bond? Given only to someone truly special…… Errr, Amel-san…… does that mean this is something you’d give to a fiancé?]

[Huehh? F- F- F- Fiancé!? Eh? Then that special means…… t- that’s not it, I- I- I- I didn’t have such intentions, I- I just meant it’s a special item symbolizing my deep bond with my sworn friend, s- s- so it’s not, you know, not like a proposal or anything…… R- Right! The bond between us is just that deep! So…… T- This won’t do! I’ve taken too much time! I- I’ll be going now…… Ah, my sworn friend, once again, happy birthday! Bye!!!]

When I asked, suspecting that it might be an accessory similar to an engagement ring, it became clear that the idea hadn’t even occurred to Amel-san. She grew visibly flustered, her face turning bright red, and she quickly fled in embarrassment. She’d reacted the same way before when Tre-san said something odd to her, so it seems topics like this really aren’t her strong suit.

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<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [From a rose chihuahua to a jet-black pomeranian (bird)…… it’s been a string of dog-types huh.]

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