It's been a while since I've been here, Wolfanea.
Since it's a day off today, I decided to visit Wolfanea to collect some love while seeing off my grandfather and the others! I teleported them and arrived at the Royal capital of Wolfanea.
My darling and Kurarin came along, but Kurarin tactfully left us alone, so now it's just the two of us.
"Rosarin, sometimes you need to rest."
Kurarin said that while staring at some grilled skewers. Then, drool trickled down. It's not because she wants to eat the skewers, right!? She's being considerate of me, right!?
Kurarin went off hopping from stall to stall and soon disappeared from sight.
"Shall we do some sightseeing in Wolfanea for the first time in a while?"
I've been coming here frequently for work, but I haven't strolled around the castle town in some time. Maybe years?
"Yes, let's go."
Holding hands with Dirk, we walked down the main street. Unlike the time when the great tsunami occurred, the town was bustling with energy, and the beastfolk passing by had shiny coats.
And then, in the middle of the main street—the central plaza—'it' was there.
"......"
We looked up.
We looked at each other.
We looked up.
We looked at each other.
We looked up.
We looked at each other.
What stood there was...
"Isn't it amazing? It's the statues of the Meat Saintess Rosarin-sama and the Muscle Hero Dirk-sama!"
"......"
Both of us collapsed at the kind lady's words. By the way, we're in disguise. We just changed our hair color a bit and masked our scent with perfume, but that's quite effective against beastfolk.
Yes, right in the middle of the main street—in the central plaza—there were gigantic statues of Valkyrie (Rosarin) and a super-muscular Dirk-sama prominently displayed.
Who did this!? Who put up something like this!!
First of all, the Valkyrie (Rosarin). As usual, me = Valkyrie. But if you think adding a ribbon makes anything look like a girl, you're gravely mistaken!
As an aside, a student from Wolfanea insisted on meeting me, but when we met, they tilted their head in confusion. Sensing something, I did them a favor and donned the Valkyrie in an armor-like fashion, and they had a face like 'the mystery is solved.'
But actually, that's the wrong answer! Too bad!!
And then Dirk. Why is he so buff!! And his face looks like a fierce guardian deity!! It's too stern!! Our Dirk-sama is much more handsome and lean-muscled...
Also, the fluffy feel of his ears and tail is lacking!!! Not acceptable! That's Dirk's greatest charm point!!
Huh? Looking closely between the statues, there's another one.
"Um... what's that statue of the girl between them?"
She looks like someone... or did I see her yesterday??
"Oh, that's the statue of Magical Hero☆Lyrical Rinka-sama."
"Pfft!? I-Is that so."
Oops, I burst out laughing. Unexpectedly, it's Rinka... Now that you mention it, it does look like her.
"A few years ago, followers of Rosarin-sama and followers of Dirk-sama started a big brawl, and the one who swiftly stopped it was Magical Hero☆Lyrical Rinka-sama. Moreover, she persuaded them that neither Rosarin-sama nor Dirk-sama wished for conflict, and since then, the followers have gotten along."
I think I've heard that story before. Was it when Lavita and Rinka were on a date in Wolfanea?
"Originally, there was only the statue of Rosarin-sama, but as a reminder not to repeat past mistakes and to show respect to Magical Hero☆Lyrical Rinka-sama, the two statues were added later."
I should tell Rinka. That she's joined the club. And moreover, it's a statue like a magical girl figure—I'll say, 'Good for you!'
"Thank you for your kindness."
"Would you like to buy a Magical Hero☆Lyrical Rinka-sama figure?"
"I'll buy it."
As expected of Wolfanea. The figure's quality is amazing. I wonder if they'd make a Milfi figure too... No, it'd be a bit troublesome if Wolfanea turns into an otaku haven like Akihabara. Let's not go for bishoujo figures.
For now, I'll buy two as souvenirs... no, including Ten-chan's share, that's three.
Oh, there's a Valkyrie... There's a Knight Valkyrie-sama figure too!!
"I'll take this!"
"Rosarin!?"
"It's okay, I'll display it at home."
"Stop it! Don't put someone's embarrassing past where it can be seen!! There's absolutely nothing okay about it!!"
Dirk was desperate. Hmm... what should I do?
"You have a keen eye, miss! When you insert this sword into Knight Valkyrie-kun..."
What! Knight Valkyrie-kun—Dirk—fell apart into pieces. I collapsed on the spot.
"What have you done to my Knight Valkyrie-sama! Unforgivable!! Call the person in charge!!"
"Huh!? It's just a toy!"
Dirk tried to calm me down, but no way! I can't forgive this!!
"No! Even if it's a toy, I can't forgive Di—Knight Valkyrie-sama being stabbed and ending up as a dismembered corpse!!"
Seeing that I was serious, Dirk seemed to give up and didn't stop me anymore. In the end, perhaps because the creator wasn't popular either, they said they wouldn't make it anymore. Of course! We don't need a figure like that!
After that, I found a decent and cool-looking Knight Valkyrie-sama figure and bought it.
When I displayed it at home, it disappeared before I knew it. Apparently, Dirk gave it to an acquaintance. Did he want to get rid of it so badly that he'd give it away... I felt a bit guilty.
But Dirk made a mistake. Since the Knight Valkyrie-sama figure was somewhat high-end, the merchant company's name was on the box. Dirk gave it to his acquaintance with the box.
Since the acquaintance was an avid Knight Valkyrie-sama fan, they naturally contacted the merchant company and imported a large amount of Knight Valkyrie-sama goods. They shared some with Dirk.
Unexpectedly, the number of Knight Valkyrie-sama goods increased. Dirk sulked and curled up.
But then, furthermore... The merchants of Wolfanea must have thought, 'This will sell!'
A Knight Valkyrie boom arrived, and Dirk refused to go out for a while.
How did it come to this!?
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