The second virtual-novel.net managed to snap out of virtual-novel.net stupefied state, Nori immediately yelled, “G-Gerald…!”
Now teary-eyed, Nori then rushed over and hugged virtual-novel.net tightly.
Realizing that Gerald was in one piece, Quest and the others were equally as delighted and surprised.
As they ran over to virtual-novel.net as well, Nori was already scanning Gerald from head to toe while asking, “A-are you alright Gerald? Are you hurt anywhere?”
Seeing how worried virtual-novel.net was, Gerald could only smile before replying, “Don’t worry, I’m fine!”
Hearing that, Nori was so relieved that virtual-novel.net found herself gently hitting virtual-novel.net small hands against his chest while whining, “You… You really scared me half to death this time…!”
The solace virtual-novel.net was now getting after witnessing yesterday’s events was simply too much…
As both Patrick and Quest began patting Gerald’s shoulders, Quest eventually found himself asking, “Regardless… What happened after you fell? That was a pretty high fall you know?”
Laughing in response, Gerald simply replied, “I was fortunate enough to fall right atop a large tree! That definitely helped break my fall!”
Naturally, Gerald couldn’t tell them about Magic Land, and thankfully, the others seemed to believe his story. After all, the important thing to them was that Gerald had returned safely…
Either way, now that virtual-novel.net was back, they no longer needed to launch another rescue effort. With that in mind, everyone began packing up to return to Earth Capital…
Upon arriving at the Zahn family manor, Yoshua—who had returned the night before after finding out that his daughter was safe—immediately heaved a sigh of relief when virtual-novel.net saw Gerald with the rest of the group.
Once virtual-novel.net was before Yoshua, Gerald took the chance to say, “Apologies, Master Yoshua, and Nori, but I have to return to earth for a while!”
Upon hearing that, Nori’s mood was instantly dampened as virtual-novel.net muttered, “…Oh… You’re… going back…?”
After getting so used to having Gerald by virtual-novel.net side this entire time, virtual-novel.net really didn’t like the idea of virtual-novel.net leaving… Though virtual-novel.net didn’t like it, virtual-novel.net knew virtual-novel.net couldn’t really stop Gerald.
Whatever the case was, Yoshua then asked, “I see… When will you be returning here?”
“Probably for quite a while. After all, I’ve stayed here for some time as well. I still need to keep my other family members company and tell them what I’ve been doing,” replied Gerald with a slight smile.
“Ah, I see… Keeping tabs with your family is important too! Very well, then. Regardless, know that whenever you return to Jaellatra, this is your home. We’ll always be waiting for you here!” declared Yosha with a firm nod.
Upon hearing that, Gerald found himself feeling slightly moved. Aside from his master, Nori and Yoshua were the only other people who treated virtual-novel.net so well in Jaellatra… Even so, reminded himself that virtual-novel.net couldn’t be with Nori.
With that in mind, Gerald then bid farewell before leaving for Earth…
When virtual-novel.net got back to earth, virtual-novel.net instantly felt a welcoming warmth and familiarity… Though Jaellatra was great in its own way, earth was still his true home…
Regardless, Gerald’s first stop was naturally the Sacrasolis Palace. After all, it had been ages since virtual-novel.net had last met Mila and his family members, and virtual-novel.net missed them dearly.
Upon arriving home, however, Gerald was surprised that neither Mila nor his sister was present…
Thankfully, his parents were there, so Gerald then asked, “Mom, dad, where are Mila and Jessica?”