The story of how I, who became the beloved child of Winter Fenrir, was healed from despair

Chapter 72: Last Epilogue [Fenrir Arc]

[Winter Fenrir Epilogue: 2]

(From El’s Perspective)

In the northern plains of the Felsnow Kingdom, a fluffy white mass darted across the lush green land.

Four legs moved clumsily, plodding along.

I—uh, I was running… Whoa—!?

…I fell. If I were to add sound effects, it would be something like “pote-kororon.”

I was stretched out like melting vanilla ice cream.

I was nudged by a nose and promptly woke up.

Whoa! I lost my balance and tumbled again, rolling over once.

Ollaaa!!!

I mustered all my strength into my limbs… I did it, I stood up!!

Proudly puffing out my chest, the fur on my chest fluttered in the spring breeze.

The soft, fine hair was silver and pink—a springtime characteristic of Fenrir’s fur.

Far above, Fenrir gazed down with a warm smile at the little wolf.

Hey, that doesn’t look like a gaze directed at a lover!

It felt more like how one would look at a very young child, so I puffed air into my cheeks and accidentally cut myself with my fangs inside my mouth.

As I yelped like a beast, Grea gently touched my cheek with the horn of a unicorn.

The tip was a bit scary, but I was relieved that my wound healed.

I stomped my feet, moving my front and back legs clumsily, feeling the grass rub against my paw pads.

It tickled.

My tail swished back and forth, and that sensation surprised me.

Hmm, when I was human, I didn’t have a tail…!

Caught up in that feeling, I stumbled again. Damn it! As a little wolf, my curiosity was overflowing. Right now, I was chasing after butterflies with my animal instincts.

Fenrir, the large beast, snuggled up to me.

The two beasts looked very well bonded.

The action of rubbing cheeks together had a hint of sweetness to it.

…Because they’re lovers.

When I turned to look back, the sacred mountain where the magical beast Fenrir resided towered above us.

Considering I came down this slope in my unfamiliar beast form, it was quite an achievement, right!?

…Though I did get a decent amount of assistance.

<…As you command.>

Yay!

It feels like a roller coaster, and it’s so much fun!

I promise I’ll study hard, so Grea, please don’t sulk!

I smiled at Fenrir, saying, “Thank you!”

My mouth opened too wide in a clumsy grin, and Grea complained, “Don’t show your fangs, El-sama,” but Fenrir returned a sweet, indulgent smile.

I’m so happy!!

With a light step, I called out.

…Oops, I only meant to tap my foot once, but I cast quadruple the magic!?

Whoosh!!

The spring breeze swept us away.

Filled with warmth, it carried an abundance of cherry blossom petals.

As it brushed against the white-silver fur of the winter Fenrir, it shimmered brilliantly.

The beasts looked at me with intense expressions!

Geez! I’m definitely going to demand some comforting fluffiness later!

Uh-oh, I realized I wasn’t focusing on riding the wind and ended up rolling around in the spring breeze.

My bad. Whoa.

As the spring wind ran over the city of Felsnow Kingdom, it scattered cherry blossom petals behind us.

We finally reached the royal castle.

I thought we’d burst through the front door in a frenzy, but just before that, Fenrir released the wind.

“Welcome, we are glad to have you.”

Michela greeted us first.

…I dazedly listened to her words.

Seeing the little wolf sprawled out on top of Fenrir’s head, the members of the Felsnow royal family must be smiling warmly. How embarrassing…