The Cosmic Staircase

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When I moved back to the castle, I surprised a lot of the people there. All the guards were already awake and on duty, and they were freaking out over my presence a lot, like come on! I know I am a bit hideous but be more polite in front of your friendly caterpillar cocoon goddess thing!

"W-What is that monster?!"

"G-Get on formation, don't let it enter!"

"Tell the King about this monster, it emanates a terrifying presence!"

"Is it a demon?!"

"Ugh, come on! Let me pass! It's me, Kireina! Your friendly neighbor caterpillar!" I sighed. "Well, I am more of a cocoon now that I think about it."

"It can talk!"

"Wait, Kireina?"

"You fools, stop at once!"

A general of the elves quickly stopped the knights and guards from provoking me even further, he looked rather stoic. I remember this guy, he was one of the ones I healed using Purification, he looks all nice and dandy now, I guess things went well.