AtE Arc 3: Epilogue

AtE Arc 3: The Magical Girl’s Iron Hammer – Epilogue

After that.

The degenerate man was handed over to the police, and publicly, the case was solved as an ESPer crime.

As long as demons keep on showing up here and there, it won’t be possible to continue concealing these incidents. But sole fact that a demon was cooperating with the degenerate would just, undoubtedly, cause unnecessary chaos.

The official announcement will be done once the world calms down. Right now it’s still too early, so it is only natural that it was settled as just being a degenerate ESPer.

 

「So, um…this child is?」

 

I nodded in affirmation towards Kasamiya-san who spoke in a perplexed manner.

The day after the incident, I registered it as a “Magical Arts Suppression-Type Familiar”, and brought the puppy that is at a size capable of riding on one’s shoulder to the faculty office as a Mage’s partner.

 

「Even though it was only an attempt, and there weren’t any deaths or severely injured people in the end, I took into consideration the “possibility” that he can be near humans and put him under my “management”……but as expected, being a victim, does it make you uncomfortable?」

 

Hmm, no, I was planning on introducing him and seeing how things went, but Kasamiya-san revived with a vitality that far exceeded my expectations.

While I was reporting a general summary of the case, she became like this to the point where it gave me doubts.

 

「Not at all! Mitsukasa-sensei is his owner, right? Then it’s completely fine.」

 

While the trust that Kasamiya-san placed in me as she said that in a bashful manner made me feel a strong sense of responsibility, it still made me happy.

 

「So, um…what’s its name?」

 

When Kasamiya-san asked me thus, before I could answer, the “puppy” opened its mouth.

 

『My name is Demon Wolf King “Fel Lal Regius”——now, I am known as “Pochi”.』

 

A raspy voice and haughty way of speaking.

That’s right, this is the wolf-type demon that was working as that degenerate’s partner.

I took his exceedingly long name and bound it, exchanging a contract to put him to work as my demon beast.

 

『Ku, it is an extraordinarily good name, is it not? I did not think that the contract would recover my powers from my golden age.』

 

The name after his rebirth is “Pochi”.

It’s the name of the dog that I loved in my previous life. Isn’t it a fantastic name that makes you want to give your gratitude?

 

「Thank you for being so polite. I am Michi-sensei’s top disciple, Kasamiya Suzuri.」

「Wai—eh, disciple, you say——」

『The boss’s underling, is it? Umu, best regards.』

 

Honestly speaking, the sight of a small puppy quickly bowing its head while talking with a raspy voice is cute……no wait, not that!

 

「K-Kasamiya-san? That…um, by disciple you mean——」

「I-It’s……no good, isn’t it? For someone like me, to so impudently do such a-…….」

「Ah, no, it’s not no good, but, you know?」

「Really!? Thank you so much! Shishou!」

 

Kasamiya-san lowered her head while breaking into a smile.

Her appearance didn’t have any of her previously timid atmosphere or weak gaze.

Ahh, geez, when you look at me with eyes filled with such purpose, I really can’t just say no, really.

 

「——I cannot treat you differently than other students. I will answer your questions like I have been doing up until now. Is that alright?」

「Yes.」

「Also, don’t call me Shishou, but Sensei, okay?」

「Yes, Michi-sensei!」

 

Kasamiya-san happily took the paw of Pochi, whom she had been hostile towards just a few days ago.

It does seem that the number of things I need to worry about have increased, but…yeah, well, but, you know.

 

「Please take care of me from now on as well! Sensei!」

 

The happily laughing Kasamiya-san spoke in a voice filled with power, as if she had overcome some sort of hurdle.

Those honestly adoring eyes were hot and comfortable.

 

Well, you know.

This sort of thing might not be so bad.

 

――／――

 

A shadow wriggled in the darkness.

 

『He didn’t even managed to scout out her powers.』

 

In the darkness, a faintly glowing monitor reflected the disastrous scene in the forest.

The gouged out earth. Trees that had been mowed down. The sky where, even now, clouds would not gather.

 

『But, fine. Next time will be on an even larger scale.』

 

The shadow muttered.

Gripped in its hand were documents concerning “Tokusen”.

 

『I shall, without fail, see through the extent of your powers. And then——』

 

Pasted close to the monitor was a single photo.

A woman in a suit——the shadow unpleasantly scowled at Mitsukasa Michi’s photo.

 

『——I will definitely build my own world.』

 

The shadow picked up the photo, throwing away the documents with the word “Tokusen” written on them.

Amongst the scattered documents, a single page was faintly illuminated by the light of the monitor.

 

『The end of the Magical Girl will be our beginning.』

 

Words that were written in large print on the documents.

The shadows piled up on a single line, “1st Semester: Field Trip”——.

 

――To Be Continued――

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Translator Comments:

Well, I hope that was a “spooky” enough arc for today’s Halloween~ I mean, a “werewolf” did appear, kinda. Even if it was a pervert. Regardless, I hope this was enough of a “treat” for you guys, so don’t play any “tricks” on me, ‘kay?

For this time’s discussion…hmm…well, how about that doggy-style Mahou Shoujo (lol)? Judging from what Michi said, I guess that means she has all sorts of “alternative” mahou shoujo transformations. I wonder if there’s a “maid” mahou shoujo? Any guesses?

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