As everyone left the Queen’s bedroom, they returned to the portal room. Murasakiiro went over to a portal that had a nameplate above it with nothing but question marks. She explained to them she had asked for some information from some other sources where the cure could be.

It was through this portal. Although she’d never been there before, Murasakiiro had heard that it appeared through this one and that it was dangerous.

She turned to face the others and asked in a booming voice, “So, who will step up and retrieve the cure for the Queen’s sake?”

“I will.” Bridget raised her hand and replied. “If you’ll take us home for this, then I’ll do whatever I can to help.”

“Well, if you’re going, then I’ll go with you!” Midoricha added.

“Thank you,” Bridget responded kindly.

Midoricha cheeks grew a light shade of red as he didn’t know how to react.

“Uh, I think I’ll stay here.” Clause decided. “I’m not an adamant fighter, and I get scared easily—”

“You wimp!” Gurenji shouted, “How can you say such—?”

“Calm down!” Akapin interrupted.

“If he goes, he will probably be a burden to everyone. That’s why he’s choosing to stay behind.” The Princess Pilkon deduced. “You can stay behind, too, if you want Gurenji.”

“What? No way!” The gray Pilkon exclaimed.

“Then don’t be a burden to anyone, got it?”

“But... Murasakiiro...” Gurenji’s muttered.

“Come on, let’s get going. We probably have little time left!” Midoricha proclaimed.

“Yeah...”

Bridget glanced at Gurenji and noticed his expression.

“Do your best everyone,” The Princess cheered everyone on as Clause waved them goodbye.

“Make sure you make it back safe, ok?” Akapin added.

“Don’t worry; we will,” Midoricha replied as Bridget waved back at them before heading into the portal.

Midoricha and Gurenji soon followed suit and went inside the portal.

“Now all we have to do is wait for them to return.” The Princess stated.

“Um, do you think they’ll be alright?” Akapin asked nervously.

“But, of course, I have faith in them.” Clause said.

“Well, ok, if you say so...”