Another World’s Highest Guild Leader ~I’m the weakest in the guild, but I can’t quit the guild because of the heavy love of all the guild members~ - Chap 63: Let's Have Fun Together (Yuma)

“Nii-ni! Hurry, hurry!”

“Don’t pull so hard, Yuma. The merry-go-round isn’t going anywhere.”

Led by Yuma, we arrived at the merry-go-round. A nearby sign reads, “A giant merry-go-round with a diameter of 28m. Great for couples or families riding in carriages. Magical experience. Can you withstand this merry-go-round?” The latter part of the sign piqued my curiosity, but it should be fine.

Currently, the merry-go-round is operating without music, simply rotating its carousel horses.

“This looks fun; the horses are spinning around!”

“Yes, it does.”

As expected, the attraction is popular with little kids, and Yuma is completely captivated.

My first companion is Yuma, the youngest Devil’s Triumphant Return member, and a formidable axe wielder. She ranks first in the guild, making her the strongest. Her rampage mode is unstoppable, hence her top ranking. However, overall, Lulu, who ranks second, is stronger.

As the horses come to a stop and the entrance gate opens, we join the queue. Suddenly, a staff member rushes over.

“Excuse me, guests, but this merry-go-round is unavailable for individuals under 140 cm.”

Why would there be a height restriction for a merry-go-round? It’s just a light-hearted ride with horses gently moving up and down and the floor rotating.

I’m tall enough, so the staff must be addressing Yuma.

“Yuma is over 140 cm.”

“But…”

Next to us stands a life-sized figure of 140 cm. Comparing it to Yuma, she’s a bit shorter.

Yeah, she’s not quite there… Yuma tries to stand on her tiptoes, but her shaking legs give her away.

The staff looks at me awkwardly as if to say, “Please do something about your nearly crying companion.”

“Um… can we ride together?”

“Yes, if you’re together…”

“See, Yuma? You can’t ride alone, but if we ride together, they’ll let us in.”

“With Nii-ni! That’s even better!”

Riding together is not an issue. I’ve heard that girls Yuma’s age often want to ride alone, but she still enjoys being pampered.

We’re led inside, and Yuma picks out a horse. We straddle it, and I hold the safety bar while embracing Yuma from behind in a protective posture.

“I’m glad we could get on it.”

“Yeah! I’m even happier to be with Nii-ni!”

Yuma’s beaming smile is heartwarming. If I were her parent, I’d cherish such a cute daughter daily. But her actual parents sold her to pay off their debts to loan sharks. They are the worst kind of parents to abandon such an innocent and adorable child.

“Nii-ni?”

“It’s nothing. Looks like it’s about to start.”

The gate at the entrance closes, and the unique pre-ride music starts playing.

“Here we go, the merry-go-round is taking off!”

As the staff announces enthusiastically, the platform starts to rotate, and then…

Whoosh! Whoosh!!

“Hot?! What?!”

Suddenly, a pillar of fire shoots up next to us, engulfing us in hot air. It seems like fire magic, with orbs of fire appearing around us.

Distracted, I barely notice the floor dropping beneath us. The merry-go-round platform is now enclosed.

“Scary!!”

“Kya, haha!”

While I’m genuinely frightened, Yuma bursts into laughter.

Next comes a blast of wind from below, lifting us into the air. The netting below was for this purpose. I hold onto Yuma tightly.

Then water, then lightning, and so on… This isn’t a merry-go-round; it’s more like experiencing different elemental magics.

“Wasn’t that fun?!”

“Really?”

“Yeah! Didn’t you enjoy it, Nii-ni?”

“Well… I enjoyed it, too.”

Holding hands, Yuma looks up at me with big eyes. I can’t bring myself to say that I was terrified.

After the ride, our hair was a mess, but the staff quickly fixed it up. It seems like an unnecessary effort.

“Ah! Let’s go on that one next!”

“Alright, but let’s walk, no running.”

We walk together, matching Yuma’s pace.

It’s been so long since I’ve been to an amusement park with someone…

“Do you like being with me, Yuma?”

“Yes, I love it! Nii-ni is important to me!!”

It’s impossible not to feel happy hearing that. Yuma’s smiling face, looking up at me, makes me feel a tinge of sadness at the thought of not being able to see her like this anymore.