I carried them in my arms, thinking.
We’re sitting at the entrance of Crystal Peak, staring at the town.
Everything is peaceful here, no super lively signs… Just, peaceful. A quiet, and peaceful town.
A town that can’t be ruined.
Iselda, Elder, Sly, Cornifer…
It’s their home too, Petal, Grimmchild, Sting, and Needle…
I looked at them, Sting and Needle are asleep in my arms… Grimmchild is resting at my side, only Petal is still up.
She’s staring at me, looks worried.
“…What are you thinking, mom? Did… What auntie Hornet told you are disturbing?”
I looked at her, hesitated on nodding my head.

I don’t know when did I fell asleep.
When I’m awake, I saw that they are all down there… in the dirtmouth.
Petal is playing with Iselda.
Grimmchild is trying to prank the elderbug.
Sting and Needle are listening to Zote’s “great story”.
“……”
What a beautiful sight.

I stand up, ready to go down to my home.
Meanwhile, I made my decision.

I must protect this peacefulness.
But, there’s something I have to do before it.