Huh? Who Swiped It?

"......Heh, this is fascinating."

Right after escaping the Gate.

The Japanese Hunters gathered around me.

Thanks to their dedication to the rescue mission, there had been no casualties, but they'd fought a bloody battle against a calamity-class magical beast—the dragon.

There was one reason they couldn't rest right away, despite struggling to stay conscious with their mana depleted.

"I'm seeing one in person for the first time...!"

The still-beating green heart held their gaze.

Nobles and commoners alike were practically drooling. Some even asked my permission before carefully touching it.

The family heads were just as fascinated.

Wasaburo Shimizu, who had recovered enough to stand, spoke in disbelief...