Chapter 272 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [43] (2/2)

「After that, we became friends and traveled together for a while. He said he was looking for “strong companions” to accomplish his “ambition”. He was a strange man who knew about all sorts of things for his age. And I heard various stories from him during our travels such as the hermit of time, the 100 Million Year button, the transcendents, and also about phantom beasts and demons. Well, in other words, all the things I just told you were something that my friend told me about.」

Bacchus-san concluded the conversation with that.

「I see. Was that so? 150 years ago would mean that your friend has passed away, right?」

I thought this was the chance to learn about the hermit of time and the 100 Million Year button that have been shrouded in mystery up to now, but…

(Logically speaking, there’s no way humans can live up to 200 years like Bacchus-san.)

And when I dropped my shoulders dejectedly,

「Nope, he’s still alive. I haven’t got to see him lately, but sometimes he sends me some “unsettling news”.」

Bacchus-san said those words nonchalantly.

「H-He is still alive? P-Please tell me that person’s name!」

「Ah, I don’t mind. His name is Ba-」

The moment Bacchus-san started–

「Excuse me, Allen. My body soap seems to be completely dissolved. Can I borrow yours for a second?」

Sebas-san interrupted from the side with a troubled look.

「Ah, yes. Please take… mine!?」

It took a few good seconds to sink in.

「S-Sebas-san!?」

「Yo, it’s been a while.」

To my left was one of the Emperor’s Four Knights, Sebas Chandler, who once served as vice president of the student council of Thousand Blade Academy.