‘Why is this reacting?’
So far, the heavenly spirit has only reacted when it discovered super-healing and divine beasts, which were called artifacts of evil gods.
But isn’t that an artifact?
‘… … Wait, is this… … .’
A possibility passed through my mind.
However, I stopped speculating because I thought this was strange in many ways.
[Wasn’t this written by that evil god?]
… … It was a Skadi who spoke my guess too easily.
[Hasn’t the heavenly spirit responded only to things related to the power of evil spirits?]
‘It did. So I think so too… … Isn’t that a bit strange? That a guy who fought against an ancient god wrote something like this.’
[Well, that’s true, but… … The important thing is that the Heavenly Spirit responded.]
‘… … Cheon-gak, do you have any idea about this?’
But there was no reaction.
However, it was felt that Cheon-Gak was also watching that tombstone carefully.
That’s why I stopped thinking for a while and watched the conversation between Phrexia and Langfwin.
“Is this the only thing that records the Old Gods?”
“Good question, brother. There are more, but this is all I can see.”
“Is it a matter of preservation?”
“That’s right, the only thing that’s okay to put out here is this.”
“Then could you show me that… … .”
“That doesn’t work.”
At Langfwin’s determined answer, not only Praxia, but also the Royal Guards showed a somewhat surprised expression.
It was because he had only shown a favorable attitude towards the Matu tribe.
‘It might feel colder because it was a different attitude from me or other people… … .’
That was a clear warning and warning.
A stern warning not to try to know anything other than what they allowed.
“All right.”
“Well, thank you for understanding, brother.”
After the conversation, Praxia glanced at me.
We exchanged glances with each other, but I nodded slightly.
‘There’s no need to provoke them unnecessarily.’
Currently we are in what western warriors call the Sanctuary.
It was a place to display and store all kinds of things honoring the Old Gods.
Our goal this time was to stay here as long as possible.
I needed time to investigate what they’ve hidden through the heavens… … .
That’s why I and the others, including Praxia, tried to please them as much as possible.
“I will give you one night.”
“Are you saying that we will be allowed to stay in your territory only today?”
“Yes. If you cannot comply, I will expel you now.”
“Lady Langfwin, I have something to tell you.”
At Phrexia’s words, he looked at her with slightly softened eyes.
“Can you extend the length of time you can live in the sanctuary?”
“Hmm… … .”
“I don’t know if I could tour the entire sanctuary in one day, but I think it’s a bit lacking.”
“Brother is right. It takes two days to see everything we have revealed.”
“then… … .”
“So I will give the brothers only three days.”
“Thank you, but it seems a little difficult to do that.”
“Why?”
“I am from the Sigvarda Continent. Being here alone, with no connections from Her Highness… … It’s a tough situation.”
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Langfwin’s sharp eyes pierced me.
It was a questioning look, but I answered with a shrug of my shoulders.
“I can’t help it, they are my guests, not the people of the kingdom.”
“… … I will make a condition. If you will never deviate from our guidance and guidance, we allow you to stay for two nights.”
“Thank you for the favor, Langfwin.”
“If you deviate from our instructions by any means, we cannot guarantee your safety.”
“Let’s engrave it deeply.”
After being allowed to stay in the sanctuary for 2 nights and 3 days, I secretly released the ceiling.
If you feel the power of the old gods, as in the case of Ronberg, he instructed you to stay away.
The western warriors could have really attacked us if something happened.
At this, Cheon-gak thought about it differently than usual, but soon affirmed and hid himself.
After that, I leisurely wandered around the sanctuary with the guards.
“You never get out of our sight. If even one disappears, I will attack right away.”
… … The vigilance of the Western warriors who pressed in this way was great.
Well, since an 8-star assassin is in the group, he must be constantly checking the number of people.
“Your Highness, look at this! The stone statue is so cool!”
… … However, Inari looked around as if he didn’t care about that.
To this, Leah replied as if she were surprised.
“Are you okay? I thought you would be very offended by their attitude.”
“Have they been doing that for a day or two? Ah, that’s about what I met.”
“… … .”
“We’re not here to destroy this place, so wouldn’t it be nice to have a look around?”
“Good idea, Inari.”
Perhaps thanks to that, the tour continued in a somewhat relaxed atmosphere after that.
In the meantime, Inari often asked the western warriors questions.
“Are there any other traces or records of the Old God left here?”
“I do not know.”
“Will there be? It’s weird if you don’t.”
“… … He said he didn’t know the situation in other countries.”
“Um~ that’s right.”
… … In this way, I asked the western warriors once in a while, but surprisingly, they did not warn Inari.
Is it because you can see that you have a somewhat outstanding tendency judging from your appearance and words and actions?
“Hella-sama, isn’t something similar to that in the Mage Tower?”
“There is a statue that embodies the ritual. Not now… … .”
“why? What’s wrong?”
“Actually, Your Highness broke it a long time ago.”
“Your Highness? … … Ah~ If it was the old days, that was the old days! The rating was not very good… … .”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Do you have any other anecdotes? I heard that you were called a prodigal child, but honestly, I can’t imagine~”
As a result, some of the people around them began to gather near Inari.
At first glance, it seemed that he was interested in listening to her question.
… … Is it okay to talk like that when the person in question is nearby?
“You’d better listen to Mr. Alan or Mr. Honess than me about the everyday parts.”
“Alan! Lower Hornes!”
“Um, wasn’t it a bit surprising that the person who hated hard work suddenly changed? and… … Oh, and your appetite has also changed.”
“Eating?”
“I used to enjoy alcohol and meat. But at some point, you started to have similar tastes to me.”
“… … When I think of my brother’s appearance back then, it’s a completely different thing from now.”
“What happened, poor Hones?”
“It’s a little awkward to say because it’s a story that could damage your honor.”
“Wow, was that enough?”
… … While listening to such a conversation in silence, I asked Lahos, who was guarding my back.
“Lahos, what do you think of Inari like that?”
“In my personal opinion, I don’t think that kind of personality is a reason for disqualification as a side room.”
“… … what??”
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At the word that made me doubt my ears, I turned around without realizing it.
In response, Lahos said with a rare embarrassed expression.
“… … You weren’t asking this?”
“I asked because you might think negatively about the SS captain walking around so lightly.”
“I don’t think there’s a problem with that level, because there’s a difference between being light and lacking in dignity.”
… … I heard the answer, but I didn’t stop staring at him.
What kind of accident did you have to go through to come up with the word side room?
To this, Lahos replied as if confessing.
“Actually, it seems that it popped out unconsciously because of Inari-sama talking about it often.”
“what is that?”
“If it wasn’t for Her Highness’ status, I would have courted him long ago… … .”
“… … I’ve heard that a few times, but that alone seems to be a weak reason.”
As if it was the right song, Rahos pondered for a while, then slowly opened his mouth.
“Actually, there is something we talk about once in a while.”
“You mean us, the SS?”
“yes. His Highness, too, thought that he should find a spouse and look after his heir… … .”
“… … Why are you discussing that??”
“It is necessary and should be there, but are you thinking only about preparing for war… … Didn’t His Majesty ask about this before?”
“… … No, I think you just asked in passing.”
“I think it’s His Majesty’s consideration.”
… … Well, I couldn’t deny it at all, so I didn’t reply any further.
“And this, too, comes from our concerns.”
“Are you concerned?”
“We used to talk among ourselves that His Highness didn’t seem to be interested in anything other than extermination of the great family.”
… … I had no choice but to shut my mouth for a moment.
In fact, other than that, I didn’t really care.
“Incidentally, a thoroughgoing person like Your Highness did not seem to have any thoughts about the future when the war ended and peace was met.”
“… … .”
“I apologize if that was a presumptuous concern.”
“No, there is nothing like that. It’s not wrong.”
As Lahos said, he had never thought about life after that.
Because my ultimate goal is revenge, not the future after that.
“… … I understand what you mean, I will refer to it.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
* * *
The schedule of staying at the sanctuary for 2 nights and 3 days has come to an end.
Unlike Ronberg, there was no sign of being caught, so I was able to leave in peace.
However, I should say that the atmosphere of the SS has softened more than usual, but it felt like something was getting closer.
‘… … Well, this time it was more like everyone going out to play.’
It was all the more so because the actual mission was complete, and I had to keep the rest quietly.
As a result, I naturally took a breather, and it felt like it worked in a positive way.
After that, I summoned the captain of the SS and some of the black robes.
Hones, who was watching me, said.
“… … Brother, you look strange.”
“okay?”
“Yeah, it’s like an evil boss from a book… … .”
“You feel the same way as I do, poor Hones.”
At Alan and Hones’ words, I looked back at myself for a moment.
He was stroking the cloth in his arms with his legs crossed.
“Since everyone has gathered, I want you to show it soon, Cheon-gak.”
“… … .”
Cheon-gak, who opened his eyes at my words, looked around and turned his head.
Then he patted my hand as if to keep stroking it.
‘… … Why are you like this?’
After I went to the sanctuary, I couldn’t help but question the unusual appearance of Cheongak.
He acted as if he didn’t return to the heavenly spirit, and kept hovering around me, asking me to touch him more.
It seemed as if he was trying to somehow alleviate his troubled feelings.
“… … I envy you, I want to be stroked like before.”
“Alan, have you ever touched it before?”
“Yes, I stroked it when you first summoned it. I avoid it now… … .”
“Cheongak doesn’t like being touched by anyone other than Her Highness, so it can’t be helped.”
… … Well, since everyone doesn’t mind waiting, we can leave it for a while.
After about 10 minutes passed, Cheon-gak slowly walked towards the center as if he had made up his mind.
“… … kywu, kyw.”
Cheon-gak added that this time the show is quite long, and began to radiate magic power from the horn.