Chapter 29 Part2 (1/2)

Ex Strongest, Heading Out to Save the Girls – Part 2

The place aimed was surprisingly found.

But the moment Soma and Camilla saw the place, they widened their eyes in astonishment.

Why–

”This place is more of a village rather than a town…” (Camilla)

”Hmmm… This is really unexpected.” (Soma)

Yes, they thought that the scale would be like a town, but it was obviously a village.

It was surrounded by wooden fences, and even by just looking around, there were only ten buildings.

The population was probably no more than fifty people.

”Hmmm, how to deal with this place…” (Soma)

If they went over there, there was no mistake that they would be considered as strangers.

But then, that wasn't a problem.

Because the problem was whether they could get information or not.

If it was a town, it wouldn't be strange if people were trying to get various information.

However, to do such a thing in this kind of place was weird no matter how one thought of it.

And a straightforward question to that was would they simply tell the information?

”Anyway, it can't be helped to feel troubled. You are considering because you are going to do it, right?” (Camilla)

”…Yes, I am.” (Soma)

Somehow the result of their action was noticeable or they probably bet on it, so they turned their feet to the village.

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”I will not sigh if this doesn't meet our expectation… or even if we are completely got it wrong.” (Soma)

In the corner of the town– no, the village, Soma watched the sky alone.

From the conclusion, it was true that his expectation was completely wrong.

He tried asking the people from surrounding whenever he saw them, but they were either didn't understand, didn't know or he was ignored.

It felt like the people were unapproachable, but the reason might be because they saw Soma as a child.

Well, this was clearly difficult.

It was normal to think that people didn't want to be engaged.

”Hmm… I wonder if Sensei also didn't expect this…” (Soma)

In terms of appearance, it wasn't weird to see Camilla as a child… or rather, it was normal to see her like that.

In that case, it was highly likely that the other party also faced similar situation.

Although both of them were separated at that time, it might still be better than being together.

The result of investigation wouldn't change anyway whether they were alone or altogether. After all, people would understand that they were a trouble in a glance.

Anyhow, thinking of what he should do now–

”…Boy, it seems that you were asking various people until now. So, what's wrong?” (??)

At that time, a voice called him.

When he looked down to turn to the voice, there was an old woman.

According to the content of the question, it seemed that she saw what Soma had been doing.

However, there was nothing to be surprised with that.

Soma also noticed that the old woman was watching him.

Soma didn't ask that old woman since the beginning because she was watching him with wary eyes, but… he didn't expect that she would speak with him, so it was somewhat surprising.

He wasn't really sure what the old woman was thinking, but maybe she seemed a bit talkative by listening to her story.

There was no way to miss this opportunity.

”Uhmm, I won't come here because I have a business, but I have no sense of geography of the surrounding. However, I also need to find food, so I wanted to know what was around here…” (Soma)

”I see… that was why people didn't want to get involved. That's for sure.” (Old Woman)

”Hmm? What do you mean by that?” (Soma)

”Well, it's not really well known, and it's probably not easy to know this, but there is a certain ruin over that side.” (Old Woman)

”Ruin…?” (Soma)

Whatever it was, it seemed to be an altar that was used hundreds of years ago.

It was a place to wors.h.i.+p a certain G.o.d–

”…Could it be an evil G.o.d?” (Soma)

”Yes, it is. That's why everyone didn't get closer or wanted to get involved. If they are unfortunately involved, they do not know what kind of troubles come along with it.” (Old Woman)

”Hmm… I see. So, that's it.” (Soma)

In regard to that evil G.o.d, it was supposed to be a crazy G.o.d who descended to this world hundreds of years ago.

It destroyed everything of mankind, but it was defeated by a certain hero.

By the way, it was a different G.o.d compared to the one that the Holy Doctrine believed in.

In this world, people claim that there were originally two G.o.ds. One of them went crazy and the remaining one became the only G.o.d.

Well, that didn't matter to Soma, but actually, that evil G.o.d was regarded as a G.o.d that Demons believed in.

Strictly speaking, there were descendants of those believers, but… of course, that was also cooked up.

Rather than that claim, it was actually the other way around.

It was more convenient to say that the Demons believed in the evil G.o.d.

That was the reason of why the Demons were considered enemies of mankind.

It was just that by believing from that point of view, there were a few of those who believed the evil G.o.d since the beginning and they were in a position to be prosecuted.

Well, it was justifiable because from that believes, it would destroy even themselves in the end of the day.

No matter what era of which world, there seemed to be such a person.

Anyhow, it wasn't enough just to know about those who believed in the evil G.o.d. It could be say that it was enough to make people ran away in the night because of that rumor.

It was common not to be involved in this matter, and it seemed that fact was similar among Demons.

And as Soma thought so, it was possible to understand the interaction with people in the village.

When he thought about it again, there was no one who ignored or being hard-hearted to him.

Soma just nodded because the people went away as if they didn't want to get involved especially when he tried to engage them.

”…By the way, why aren't you running away even though you know about it?” (Soma)

”I don't have long time to live. There is no need to be scared at this late.” (Old Woman)

”Hmm… I appreciate your story, but… is it alright to tell me that? By the way, how long does it take to go there from here?” (Soma)

”Well, it will take a day by walking, but… I think it would be better if you don't do that. Regardless of the evil G.o.d, there are a lot of monsters in the surroundings. I would recommend you to detour, alright?” (Old Woman)

”I would like to do so if possible, but I can't do that.” (Soma)

Well, it was obvious.

He didn't know what to do in such a place, but there was nothing pointless at this kind of time.

”So, is there something like a landmark around that place?” (Soma)

”…Do you have business in that kind of place?” (Old Woman)

”There is no proof, but maybe there will be.” (Soma)

The old woman stared at Soma, who nodded while said so, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't say anything at all.

And then, the old woman knew the existence of the place, but since she had never been there, she didn't know the details.

Well, if that was the case, he had no other choice then.

”Hmm… just in case, let me ask this. What else is there in that direction?” (Soma)

”Yes? Don't you have a business in that ruin?” (Old Woman)

”Well, just in case. In case, it is not the place that I want to go.” (Soma)

”I see… there is nothing nearby the ruin, but…” (Old Woman)

Despite of saying that, the old woman had told everything she knew.

While writing it down in the corner of memory, Soma lowered his head.

”I was saved because you told me a lot of things.” (Soma)

”…What, there was nothing significant, but I'm glad that I was able to help you.” (Old Woman)

”Hmm, it was enough. Anyhow, are you having trouble with anything? You had told me a lot, so if it is possible for me, I would like to do something. Well, I can't do much and I don't have a lot in my hands…” (Soma)

Far from having nothing, in the case where she asked for money, he could get it from Camilla.