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“Here. Because it is a dangerous item, you must handle it very carefully. Kuhuhu.”

A girl who smiles while constantly pricking her cat ears that stand out on top of her purple short hair. She placed the case, which was emitting evil energy, on the floor.

“I haven’t even taken it out yet, but it’s so bad that it makes my skin feel numb. excellent. Where did you get this?”

A woman’s voice, somewhat distorted, asked the source of the item the girl brought.

“That’s a secret~. There is an incredible treasure trove that only I know about. You probably didn’t forget your promise, right?”

“Of course I remember it.”

“Kuhuhu. Then the deal is done, right? Please take care of me. Queen~.”

The queen rose from a rather special-looking throne. Multiple spider-like legs step on the ground and raise a huge body.

The queen, whose lower body resembled a spider and whose upper body resembled that of a human woman, approached the case containing the sword with clanking footsteps.

“Hehehe. If only I had this… . I can destroy those pesky knights.”

The queen opened the case and took out the contents inside. Intense magical energy flows through the queen’s body.

“How about it~? Is it as expected?”

“It exceeds expectations.”

“Kuhuhu. of course. It was difficult to find~. That ‘demon sword’.”

“Thank you. The monarch will also praise your merits. Come to think of it, I haven’t even heard his name yet. What is your name?”

The girl with cat ears answered the queen’s question.

“Cheshire. It’s the Cheshire Cat, a happy cat preparing for a very fun show~.”

Cheshire smiled.

Preparations for the fourth Wonderland were almost finished.

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“Hmph~.”

The anticipation that a new show could soon start was soon overflowing with humming. My heart was pounding even more because this Wonderland would be held in a different way than before.

“Nyahaha. You look happy~.”

“Aha~. Welcome~ Yeongmyo.”

I turned my head when I heard a voice coming from behind me, and before I knew it, Yeongmyo was lying on the bed, her tail gently wagging.

“The preparation period wasn’t that long, but I think it will still be a really fun wonderland.”

“Nyaha~. Is that so~. I’m glad~. After all, it’s the ‘last show’, so you have to do it without regrets~.”

As if reacting to the words “last,” I felt a stabbing pain in my stomach. As if it was about to pop out at any moment.

“Kuhuhuh. Yes. Since it’s the last time, you should do it without regrets.”

I treated every moment as if it were my last. Therefore, I thought that the word regret would not suit me. But as the end really approached, a feeling of regret emerged from a corner of my heart.

‘I wanted to play a little more.’

But I can’t hope for any more opportunities. Because I have already been given a second chance.

“Nyahaha. Originally, the contract should have been canceled a long time ago. But because Naa is merciful, she lets us enjoy the last bit~. So you should be thankful.”

“Of course. I am always grateful to Yeongmyo.”

I can’t help but be thankful. Myeongmyo is the one who gave me a second chance and the benefactor who gave me freedom. No matter how unruly a country is, it knows how to be thankful.

“Nyahaha. Is this a desirable attitude? Then Naa says she will come back later.”

“Yes~. See you later~.”

Shook–.

Myeongmyo disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Power like mine. No, the power I received from Myeongmyo. The power of ‘free walking’.

Thanks to this power, we can go wherever we want.

“He has freer feet than anyone else, but his neck is tied with a leash. That’s ironic. Kuhuhu.”

I stroked my stomach. When I touch it like this, I can’t feel anything, but I feel a constant throbbing pain. amazing.

I felt depressed. In times like these, you have to smile brighter.

“Kuhuhuh… .”

I see my smiling face in the mirror. A somewhat awkward laugh. I wanted to smile naturally, but I didn’t know how.

‘I don’t even have time to practice anymore.’

I take out a photo that was folded up in my arms. My friend and partner who I brought with me when I stole the magic sword. This is a photo of the one and only man who gives me the most joy.

What if smiling is a bit awkward? The important thing is to enjoy it, right?

“Let’s decorate the best ‘last show’ together.”

How will he entertain me this time?

I’m really looking forward to it.