43-1. Is belief stronger than will?
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In the mass media, will is often expressed as unbreakable.
But I think it’s a flame that doesn’t die out and burns up again even if it seems to be extinguished.
It’s important to do your best. Even if it is broken and bent, it is because people are the ones who get back up again.
The wheels of the wagon rattled and stopped. The former site of the country of the land where a race with animal characteristics lived together.
“This is it. Iron Wolf Village.”
Arrived at Iron Wolf Village. A place where wheat and barley are specialties thanks to the wide plains. As for another feature….
There are things like Roque Grancia, who is from this place, famous, and that Tardun, the god of will, is revered.
“Mister Helm! Look over there! His Majesty the Emperor!!”
As soon as Ariel got off the carriage, she jumped up and down, pointing her finger at the giant stone statue. The Rang clan holding something like a long-handled halberd.
“..No. The scar is short.”
Looking at the statue of her father from the side, Fine pointed out the mistake. I don’t see much of a difference.
She has such sharp feelings once in a while.
Wolf King Locke.
A scammer with the power and charisma that commanded all the Ten Commandments during the Demon War.
A woodcutter that is said to be able to change day and night just by swinging an axe.
‘The wolf that eats the sun and bites the moon’ is said to have been nicknamed that way….’
The appearance from the game PV was really spectacular. He just hit the ax in front of the demon lords, but day and night changed like flipping the palm of his hand.
Compared to the fact that I couldn’t kill the magic hat and free Empress Bellin from her card, it’s a huge difference. The current demon slaughter is an improvised dragon slaughter.
I almost died because the head didn’t die completely. The other ultimate skill, the three-dimensional magic circle, is difficult to use in an emergency because you have to use it with Fine and handcuffs.
“So this is Fine’s hometown?”
“Yeah..Because there was an empire after I was born.”
Kinel said while taking a quick look around the crowded town.
It’s not as good as the Empire, but it’s home to Fine. That’s why I’ve been to the game before.
“Good quality meat has arrived!!”
“Does your fur look good today? Where have you been?”
“I think the basic of swordsmanship is posture. It’s more about attitude than skill.”
I saw beasts with animal ears and tails talking loudly together. If it’s the temple of Tardun, I know I have to climb the mountain here.
“Pine, then have you been here before?”
“When I was a kid… Wait a minute.”
Ariel shares her story with Fine, who takes off her armor and helmet. The pure white hair flutters in the wind.
The name Fine Grancia was not exposed to the outside world.
Some people might notice if it’s lupus, but no one would think that a white-haired Yinlang woman is a princess.
“Pine, is there anywhere you want to go? I guess I’ll have to stop by the temple tomorrow….”
The sun rises in mid-heaven. If you start climbing now, the sun will set soon. First of all, I have to stay here for one day and visit the Lupus Mountains tomorrow.
‘I also need to get information about the temple.’
She thought she could get all the information about the demon lords from the Library of Truth, but there were many variables. Proper preparation is required.
“Accessory store.”
Finé stopped in front of a building with a slanted old sign and spoke. A shop with a sign that reads .
It’s a name I’ve heard before. Because she had been here before, even with Fine, when she was a nameless saint.
Did you buy a ring here then? It seems that she focused on protection and matched the items. To protect the saintess who is weaker than anyone else.
“Good. Let’s go.”
As I opened the rattling wooden door and entered, a woman with black cat ears was lying on the counter.
“Nice to meet you..”
This person still exists. I don’t know how old you are. The store owner looked over the four of us with a languid expression.
“Hello!”
“Welcome to .. Whoaam..”
“Are you sleeping again..?”
Ariel greeted her warmly, but the Miao woman went back to sleep.
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It doesn’t matter if he looks like that, since he’s someone who moves faster than anyone else when he’s about to steal.
The name you see in the game is Creuña. She is a famous NPC among players, as she is called the store owner at the highest level.
“Pine, why are you suddenly an accessory store?”
“When viewed from the outside…. It looked pretty.”
I did see a lot of people wearing earrings and necklaces when I got here. But I think there are many of them in the imperial palace.
I looked around for items. Contrary to the old appearance of the store, the items here are only those that can guarantee quality to some extent.
“Mr. Kynell.”
“Why, Licht?”
As I looked at the blonde-haired warrior who was left alone, I made a hint. Ariel and Fine are moving to that corner at some point and looking at cute accessories.
“How about buying a ring? In pairs with Miss Ariel.”
“What are you talking about again?”
You two are getting married later, so let’s put it on like an engagement ring beforehand. Flags must be stacked in advance so that the route will not go wrong.
“Here is a ring that increases swordsmanship…. A ring that increases mana sensitivity.”
I showed Kainel two silver rings with purple amethysts in them.
The flower that symbolizes the warrior couple is lavender. The color should be matched with this one. I spoke while hiding my sinister thoughts under my helmet.
“If you don’t believe me, try it.”
“Just try no. Sudden….”
Kinel put on one of them and drew his sword. Hook, and a sword attack across the store. A clean, smooth sword was visible. The movements are lighter and more sophisticated than before.
“What? Than you think…. Are you okay?”
“I said yes.”
Seeing her own swordsmanship lightened by her ring wearing it, Kainel said, as if she was dumbfounded.
“The Ring of Will and the Ring of Intelligence. It’s a rare item, so it’s not common.”
Of course not. Because this is one of the hidden pieces. In games, certain items often go well together.
For example, in the case of Mana Rose, if a mage uses it, she can jump several levels of the circle. I intended to present it to Fine because it was a blue rose.
“Customer, please do not use a sword in the store.”
“Oh, sorry.”
It was then. Krunya raised her claws and sounded her warning. There was a system to get angry if someone attacked in the store. I almost forgot.
“Licht.”
“Kai! Look here!”
As we were talking, two figures appeared behind the two of us. Something strange to wear on your head. It was an animal ear headband.
“hehehe, puppy ears are cute! Kai..!”
“..Licht, that’s not possible.”
These guys. Did you go to see this before? After all, hair accessories are also ‘accessories’.
As if to show the difference between me and Yellowy, Kainel had long puppy ears, and I had pointed ones that looked like wolves.
‘I used to wear this to play. It’s a memory.’
The helmet used in the game was detachable. The nameless saint, Fine, saw that I was wearing her headband and joked that she looked so good and that she was of the Yin Lang tribe.
“The helmet.. I really can’t take it off..”
Fine is trying to peel off as she puts her hand on my helmet from earlier. She continues to challenge with a regretful expression.
“Fine has a good idea! Is there no mana orb? I have to take a picture of this!”
“Ariel.. What is this.. Shy!!”
You must be envious of a couple of warriors whose strategy worked. Even if you try to push it away with force while whimpering, you won’t be able to do it. It’s a perk like the helmet of conviction.
“I thought Richt would suit him better.”
“Sorry. Blood.”
I handed an apology to Fine. It’s not something I can do on my own, so what can I do?
***
When Richt paid the balance and left the store.
“Do you have any other wolf ears..? Something that can be attached to a helmet….”
Fine didn’t give up. She found Crunya again and opened her mouth. A black cat’s tail wags at the voice calling for the shopkeeper.
“If the helmet is a problem.. I would rather buy a necklace..”
“Necklace..?”
Kru Nya yawned and pointed to the wall to her right. As she beckoned, her previously invisible hidden space was revealed.
“It doesn’t have to be animal ears.
A special display case where only neck accessories such as necklaces and chokers are organized.
It was a secret sales counter with the words “Show me that I belong to you!”
“Why.. Is it more popular..?”
“Ask a man to fill it up… because it’s the custom of the Yinlang people… Are you sure you’re from the Empire?”
Fine trudged over there and inspected the items. For humans, a ring means marriage, but for the Inrang tribe, a necklace is a sign of a married person.
In fact, you are asking your spouse or lover to fill it up for you. Crunya cut off the previous explanation because she was sleepy.
“Yeah, I didn’t know such a custom existed.”
But Fine didn’t know. Even though she knew that her father, Emperor Locke or Empress Bellin, always wore necklaces.
Because Emperor Locke, his daughter fool, did not tell Fine about the love of the Yinrang people.
A dog collar attached to a chain was also visible in the display case. Big enough to fill a person.
“No, something cute….”
Finé almost had a bad idea for a moment, but soon she shook her head, worried about being loved by Licht.
I didn’t realize that the worry was love, but Licht is a precious person to me.
I didn’t want to suppress the comfortable feelings that kept being drawn to me. Even when I was anxious and sad, if I was next to the black knight, I felt stable.
“….I like this.”
After thinking about it for a while, Fine bought a black choker and smiled with satisfaction.
A choker? Oh lala.