Vol 14 Chapter 4 (2/2)
fatigue.
The way to eliminate fatigue was a good dip in a boiling hot open-air bath.
”I feel so lucky to be enjoying something like this...”
G.o.dou muttered softly, enjoying the unexpected sense of bliss.
Reportedly in cities built by Roman hands, great baths in the empire's style
were nothing rare. However, they were rare luxuries on a farm like this.
Due to the lack of aqueducts, simply the transportation of water already
took monumental effort.
However, there was a flowing hot spring in the back of the mansion.
(According Erica, this current plantation here was located quite close to the
border between modern Switzerland and Germany. This place was
supposed a land of hot springs since ancient times and even the Roman
army would use it as spas for recuperation.)
Thanks to these natural amenities, they were able to enjoy this simple
pleasure.
However, G.o.dou suddenly recalled something while he was soaking
leisurely in the bath.
Come to think of it, didn't that servant girl mention something about how
the people at the plantation would use steam baths for sweat therapy?
”It sounds quite interesting. Maybe I should try it out later.”
G.o.dou leaned back against the bath's edge as he muttered.
At this moment, G.o.dou heard the whispering voices of his two companions
who were not supposed to be present.
”Jeez, this G.o.dou, even though he keeps saying 'it's better to go back
sooner,' he's already fully adjusted to this time period.”
”Well, he is His Majesty after all. His Majesty is someone who always
survives no matter where.”
” !?”
G.o.dou looked back frantically to find Erica and Ena before him.
The two girls were wearing nothing with only white cloth covering their
chest to serve as bath towels — There was not even a sc.r.a.p of sheer fabric
over the rest of their bodies. In other words, they were fully naked.
”W-W-W-Why are you two here...!?”
G.o.dou asked in a trembling voice.
Just like him, they had sweated a lot during horse riding. However,
because they said they needed to do something, G.o.dou had entered the
bath first by himself.
Under G.o.dou's stares, Erica and Ena stiffened their bodies from
embarra.s.sment.
Probably due to embarra.s.sment and nervous tension? Their expressions
were quite stiff and they were inexplicably avoiding eye contact with
G.o.dou.
However, the two girls nodded at each other as if they had resolved
themselves and entered the bath together. Then Erica approached
G.o.dou's right side while Ena took the left!
They were very close. G.o.dou's separation with Erica was 20cm while Ena
was roughly 10cm away.
Then the blonde beauty frowned with severe displeasure.
As if competing with her rival on the other side, she shrunk her separation
from G.o.dou by 5cm.
Seeing her behavior, the black-haired child of nature hesitated for a
moment before drawing herself closer with a rare, timid expression as she
watched G.o.dou's face.
They were extremely close to each other, their bare skin almost touching.
”Hey, Ena-san...”
Murmuring with displeasure, Erica also took action.
Naturally, she also approached so closely that their skin was about to
make mutual contact. Sandwiched between the blonde and black-haired
beauties, G.o.dou began to tense up severely.
”C-Can you explain clearly why are you two doing this...?”
G.o.dou managed to mutter his question.
He was mobilizing all of his self-restraint, dispelling all notions of wanting to
make more intimate contact with these two girls. Even so, the current
situation remained rather troubling.
Regardless, Erica and Ena were completely naked apart for the piece of
white cloth each had over their chest respectively.
Of course, before G.o.dou's eyes were the two girls' silky-white and tender
skin as well as the attractive bodies he was already quite familiar with —
G.o.dou froze his head and line of sight, only staring straight ahead.
Absolutely do not gaze left or right. Absolutely do not look. He repeated
strongly to himself over and over again.
”G.o.dou. From hereon I wish to negotiate with Ena-san to reach an
'agreement prohibiting stealing ahead.'”
”W-What stealing ahead?”
”To prohibit stealing ahead regarding Your Majesty. Ena has already
discussed many things with Erica-san over the past four days.”
”So we intend to decide on the specifics with you as the witness, G.o.dou.”
”What the heck, that's...”
An unexpected conversation was taking place between the trio in the
open-air bath.
However, G.o.dou finally managed to recover from his panic. His
companions consisted of the combination of Erica and Ena who were
especially p.r.o.ne to unprecedented, unconventional behavior. However, so
long as he kept his cool and approached them with strong rationality and
critical thinking, G.o.dou should be able to resist them.
G.o.dou warned himself to remain resolute in the face of all occurrences as
he tensed his expression.
”I knew it. Umm... I must cross that line with His Majesty and become even
more intimate...”
”This place is different from contemporary times and is quite a dangerous
situation, yes? ...Taking into account the suspension bridge effect, I
believe it is quite likely for that type of situation to develop between G.o.dou
and either of us...”
”Guah!”
As Ena murmured shyly, Erica whispered softly with a slightly worried
expression in response.
Watching them like that, G.o.dou's calm was instantly blown away.
”Particularly me, I have not opposed the idea of having children with
G.o.dou, starting a very long time ago...”
”Oh what are you saying, Erica-san? Even me, Ena, has already
considered the prospects of doing that with His Majesty all the way back in
the beginning.”
”But Ena-san, don't you find that type of undertaking quite daunting in
some ways?”
Erica spoke with the tone of a salon mistress who was worrying about a
female friend.
Rather than trying to make difficulties for a rival, her tone of voice was very
broad-minded and accepting; very much in Erica's style, one should say.
”Regarding this point, I believe we must venture into this unknown domain
with as positive an outlook as possible... For the sake of sharing that joy
with G.o.dou...”
”E-Ena definitely has no problem too.”
Although it felt a little like she was forcing herself, Ena continued to a.s.sert.
”One will always manage when the time comes to try this sort of thing for
real. Nothing comes out of it unless you actually try, that's what my granny
said.”
”W-W-W-What the heck are you two discussing in front of me...”
G.o.dou finally managed to get a word in, prompting embarra.s.sed
expressions on the two girls' faces.
As if to conceal her embarra.s.sment, Erica coughed dryly.
”In any case, we must avoid escalating that type of compet.i.tion. We are
already facing a difficult crisis, so we shouldn't waste unnecessary effort
and energy.”
”That's why we need to make a detailed agreement.”
Erica and Ena joined forces.
”Before we return to the modern era, neither of us will try to forestall each
other. Then there's no problem, right?”
”Yes, no problem. Ena has no objections.”
”But if G.o.dou were to be consumed with desire under some sort of impetus
and he demands on his own initiative...”
”It'll be treated as an exception. Ena thinks there's no grounds for
reprimand in that case.”
”Indeed. Precisely because he's G.o.dou, I am quite confident that the
possibility exists for him to behave that way.”
”Then it'll be impossible to refuse...”
Hearing shocking words, G.o.dou frantically interrupted:
”W-Wait a sec! That's kind of person you two take me for!?”
”Indeed. In that area, you'll surely toy with us thoroughly for sure.”
”However, when His Majesty acts in that manner... Ena doesn't dislike it.
How about you, Erica-san?”
”I, on the other hand, hope that he could control that bold and unrestrained
side of his somewhat. Of course, it's quite refres.h.i.+ng to be treated that way
on occasion. I can't deny that it doesn't feel bad at all.”
”Oh, Erica-san doesn't hate it either. Sure enough...”
”Ena-san, this is quite unladylike. Please choose your words carefully
before you speak!”
”Uh... How should I say this? I'm very sorry in various ways.”
Stuck in this girl talk, G.o.dou could no longer bear staying any longer. Of
course, he deserved all this for what he had done in the past so there were
no grounds for him to complain.
Just as the discussion was getting underway, a fourth person arrived.
”S-Sorry to disturb everyone in your enjoyment...”
G.o.dou did not expect the new arrival to be Linde.
Furthermore, she was wearing nothing apart from a loincloth. A young
maiden's smooth skin and delicate body was displayed in full view.
Fortunately, she was carrying a small jar in her arms, thus barely obscuring
the front view of her upper torso.
”W-Why have you come to this place!?”
”1-1 was thinking of serving you all in the bath... Oh, here is the perfume the
master ordered me to bring to you. He said it was for the two princesses to
use...”
Linde bowed her head as she spoke as though avoiding eye contact with
G.o.dou.
Her body kept trembling. It was clearly fear. G.o.dou could not help but
reprimand.
”Entering the bath the way you're dressed is unacceptable! Men and
women should bathe separately in a place like this!”
”G.o.dou... Even if you say that now, it's completely unconvincing.”
”The way it looks now, you're just having Ena and Erica-san serve you
while you enjoy the pleasure.”
”Th-That's because you two suddenly intruded. Uh, no matter what, if I'm
overcome with impure thoughts and end up doing something wrong, it'd be
bad, right?”
”No, not at all. Should that situation actually arise... I have already
prepared myself.”
”Eh?”
Watching this ancient girl declare as she bowed her head down dejectedly,
G.o.dou was rendered speechless.
He stared at Linde in dumbstruck shock. Quick on the uptake, Erica spoke
on G.o.dou's behalf.
”Your duties are done here. Please go prepare dinner next.”
”V-Very well. I understand. Princess!”
Given instructions by Erica, Linde swiftly disappeared from the bath like a
puff of smoke.
”What on earth was that child thinking...”
”G.o.dou, please understand your current situation. Now is a good
opportunity to explain things for you.”
Erica explained to G.o.dou as he went limp in exasperation.
”Listen well, G.o.dou? You have been mistaken for Uldin who is no simple
invader. He is the military leader with the greatest power and influence in
these lands. His position is that of a king and a chieftain's.”
”A king, you say?”
”Yes. Furthermore, this isn't modern society. Given a tyrant of the ancient
world, illegal and immoral acts are condoned for the most part.
Presumably, violating that child is also not a problem.”
”What!?”
”Although it's quite unpleasant, it does occur frequently...”
”However, I must make one thing clear to you. Should that type of situation
arise, you must suppress yourself absolutely. You must limit your l.u.s.t only
towards me or Ena-san.”
”Erica, how could you say something like that as an unmarried maiden!?”
G.o.dou scolded the Diavolo Rosso loudly for what she proposed with a
blush.
However, Erica continued with a face full of embarra.s.sment.
”But it's very important. Although it also includes disallowing your affections
to stray, the main worry is that you might leave descendants behind in this
era, you know?”
G.o.dou stared wide-eyed at the sudden mention of ”descendants.”
Then Ena commented with deep feeling as if explaining things further.
”It was the same with my grandfather. Great men with illegitimate children.
If Your Majesty were to sire children in this era, it could end up doing
something like changing history.”
”When saving someone, there is also the terrifying possibility you are
consigning someone else to death.”
Erica sighed listlessly.
”How about a better description? The effects occurring a century or a
millennium later cannot be predicted at all. Stemming from one incident,
people who were supposed to be born may end up not existing. People
who should have played great historical roles becoming nonexistent,
ultimately causing changes to both history and the future...”
”Ah, you mean the b.u.t.terfly effect?”
Realizing what his companions were getting at, G.o.dou nodded.
”A tiny b.u.t.terfly flapping its wings could end up causing a hurricane to form
elsewhere faraway. It has been mentioned in movies about transcending
time and s.p.a.ce. However, is it really that easy to change history?”
G.o.dou could understand Erica's suggestions. However, he was still only
half-convinced.
Compared to this issue, he considered male and female sharing an
open-air bath, conversing while essentially nude to be a greater problem.
As if suggesting to himself as he endeavored not to look towards the sides,
G.o.dou spoke:
”There are limits to what a human can do.”
”If you really were a normal person, then you wouldn't need to be so
neurotic.”
”A person capable of even slaying G.o.ds. Even alone, most wars could
probably be won single-handedly. With a little more effort, establis.h.i.+ng the
boundaries of one or two kingdoms should probably be a piece of cake.”
Faced with the girls' successive accusations, G.o.dou went rendered
speechless. Come to think of it, Saint Raffaello had mentioned before:
'Most people would have trouble sleeping peacefully at night ever again if
they heard the full story.'
'This is a dangerous matter that could change the world completely. In
actual fact, it has already started.'
What if humans who had traveled through the corridors or Madame Aisha
herself, more than anyone else, were to change past history?
Stemming from that, momentous changes could occur in the future world —
Indeed such a possibility existed. If penicillin had been invented back in the
Edo period, there would be great changes in history and medicine from
then on.
”Was Saint Raffaello referring to this when describing Madame Aisha as
the most troublesome...?”
Clearly a cut above the other six Campiones, the troublemaker who
traversed time and s.p.a.ce.
Realizing this meaning, G.o.dou sighed.
”There are far too many unknowns. Avoid doing anything rash, G.o.dou,
okay?”
”Yeah, that's really true... I will remember that carefully.”
G.o.dou nodded deeply to acknowledge Erica's advice.
Just at that moment, a giant shadow flew overhead in the night sky. It was
one of the pterosaur-type divine beasts in Uldin's service. Only a single
pterosaur was flying swiftly.
”Is it returning to the castle?”
”Perhaps it's scouting. According to rumors, [Tyr's Sword] Uldin has set his
eyes on Augusta Raurica as his next prey.”
”What's that Augusta whatever you just mentioned?”
”It's the Roman colonial city closest to here. Uldin has already visited that
place many times over the past month, ordering those dinosaurs to attack
in a half-playful manner. All of the city's elites have already fled. The
defending soldiers have lost all their morale.”
”That's only natural. No matter how you put it, summoning dinosaurs in the
ancient world is cheating.”
G.o.dou remarked emphatically, prompting Erica to smile wryly.
”Who knows if it's a blessing or a curse, but there are no authorities on
biology in this time period. The dinosaurs have all been categorized as
'dragons.' Ah, however.”
Erica smiled mischievously as she spoke.
”There was one piece of notable news. There is someone in Raurica whom
the people call the 'Holy Maiden' and she has bestowed her protection
upon the city — That is how it managed to barely pull through.”
”They defended against the attacks of divine beasts?”
Ena was shocked by the news Erica revealed.
”If it's true, then that's really amazing. The only ones capable of that are
G.o.ds or G.o.dslaying kings — ”
Ena stopped midway. G.o.dou also remembered a certain fact.
”Since the 'corridor' is connected to this place from the very start, the
chances of Madame Aisha being in the area are quite high.”
Erica smiled at G.o.dou's mutterings. The Diavolo Rosso must have realized
it a long time ago.
G.o.dou nodded hard, clear where they needed to go next.
Part 4
It was the night they decided to head towards the city of Augusta Raurica.
G.o.dou, Erica and Ena paid Old Man Furius a visit and exchanged parting
pleasantries. Then they set off from the plantation during morning the next
day, after receiving several ”gifts.”
”Rather than gifts, it feels more like robbery...”
”Oh my. All I said to them was how wonderful it'd be to have these items.
Very kindly, they prepared them for us before we set off...”
Erica responded to G.o.dou's grumbles in a sleepy voice.
The blonde girl, always vulnerable during early mornings, had not wakened
completely. Nevertheless, she still mounted her chestnut horse in one
gallant motion and started riding with complete stability.
Erica's horse, saddle and the full set of riding equipment were part of the
gifts.
G.o.dou and Ena were sitting on a four-wheeled, roofed, wooden carriage
that was drawn by two horses. Over their modern clothing, the trio had a
cape draped over each of them.
As a side note, they had also received some clothing native to this time
period.
In terms of comfort and ease of movement, they all preferred their original
clothing, however.
”Well, it shouldn't matter, right? It's not like we robbed the poor.”
Holding the reins as she sat on the driver's perch of the four-wheeled
carriage, Ena remarked nonchalantly.
Riding the chestnut horse, Erica also nodded in agreement.
Seeing the two girls acting like this, G.o.dou was impressed instead. In a
certain sense, they were exhibiting a dependable and flouris.h.i.+ng ability to
survive.
Were the combination of Yuri and Liliana present instead, they definitely
would not have accepted things so easily.
In any case, the horse and the carriage began their idyllic journey.
Horses would tire and collapse rapidly if they galloped at horse racing
speeds. Hence, it was common sense to have horses trot at a sustainable
rate. Naturally, this speed was quite slow. Compared to modern travel,
there was no contest at all.
However, it did allow one to admire the scenery along the journey in great
detail.
G.o.dou and company were traveling along roads built by the Roman
Empire's army. The empire's road network covered all of Gaul and allowed
for efficient travel.
”If we wanted to travel quickly along this route, there is also the option of
riding a boat along the Rhine.”
”So that city called Raurica really is located along the river?”
”The sh.o.r.es of the Rhine have been home to many cities since antiquity.
Strasbourg, Mainz, Bonn, Cologne... All the cities in that region were
originally Roman colonies. However, they had different names during this
time period.”
With Erica as their travel guide to recount the past(?), the trio continued on
their way.
Along the way, G.o.dou and the girls had to spend one night outdoors.
Using the roofed carriage to serve as a tent, they took turns keeping watch
as they spent the night.
Thanks to Old Man Furius' care, they had ample stores of food. Since
Erica and Ena were able to conjure large amounts of water through magic,
drinking water was not an issue.
If G.o.dou really had to complain, there was the carriage's shaking that his
body was unaccustomed to, which caused fatigue in his back and various
joints. That was all.
Then the second day of their leisurely journey arrived.
Just as the sun began to set, G.o.dou and his entourage could see the city
just ahead of them.
They reached the city of Augusta Raurica. However, it was merely the size
of a small town by modern standards.
Thousands of homes were lined in rows along the Rhine's sh.o.r.e.
Naturally, the road G.o.dou's group followed led towards that direction. But
compared to the town, the stronghold two kilometers ahead was far more
important. The stronghold was surrounded by walls roughly five meters tall.
In terms of structure, this greatly resembled Uldin's castle.
Furthermore, G.o.dou and the girls saw it. A creature circling the skies
above the castle, the same type they had seen before. The black
pterosaur. The Deinonychus-form divine beast that could suddenly grow
wings.
However, this pterosaur had a rider.
A black-haired young man was mounted on a saddle on the pterosaur's
back.
”So he's that Uldin person of rumor?”
”It's very likely. Just as the old man at the plantation said, he's very similar
to His Majesty!”
As Erica wondered, Ena also made a surprising report using her excellent
vision.
Very similar to him — Kusanagi G.o.dou the j.a.panese?
As Far Easterners, G.o.dou and Ena should be quite conspicuous
existences in ancient Gaul whose population was virtually pure Caucasian.
Feeling intrigued, G.o.dou's group spurred their horses to go faster.
However, before they could reach their destination, the pterosaur's rider
made a move first. He tossed several small, white objects towards the
ground.
They were seven teeth from some carnivore.
As soon as they landed, the teeth changed in shape. They transformed
into forms shaped like the Deinonychus, except with bodies measuring
roughly four meters in length.
The mini-Deinonychuses were equipped with well-developed hind legs and
vicious, hooked claws.
They started running on their two hind legs, leaning forward such that their
head, back and tail were in a straight line parallel to the ground. Their
speed was akin to a steed's.
Born from teeth, the army of mini-dinosaurs instantly reached the castle
gates ahead.
The few soldiers on standby in the lookout above the gates began to look
nervous.
”Those things intend to attack the town!?”
The seven mini-Deinonychuses kept cras.h.i.+ng into the castle gates that
remained tightly shut.
On every impact, the wooden door would shake intensely. While this
intense clash continued without pause, the heavy timber creaked noisily.
About to break, the castle gates managed to hold.
Just as G.o.dou was thinking a breach was only a matter of time if this
continued —
Ten odd defending soldiers appeared on the castle walls.
Apparently, the walls were quite easy to mount from the inside of the
stronghold.
They swiftly drew their ”weapons” and prepared to attack. There were
several ma.s.sive crossbows mounted at regular intervals on top of the
castle walls.
”W-What are those?”
”Ballistae — siege crossbows!”
As expected of a knight, Erica answered immediately.
The soldiers used roughly ten ballistae to fire without pause. They targeted
the seven miniature dinosaurs. It was a sight akin to watching infantry
fighting against tanks.
”Amazing. They look completely unafraid!”
”Rather than courageous, it's probably better to describe them as
foolhardy. It won't be that easy for them to escape.”
As Ena expressed her amazement, Erica was also surprised.
If they were the ones launching the attacks, the two girls would probably
inflict fatal blows to the enemy with single strikes.
However, the Roman defenders also displayed great battle prowess. Using
the ballistae — siege crossbows — they kept firing ma.s.sive arrows that
pierced the skin of the mini-Deinonychuses.
Accompanied by the splattering of blood, the dinosaur army groaned in
pain.
Also, one of the arrows skewered a mini-Deinonychus' eyeball!
G AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH !
Its eyeball destroyed, the dinosaur roared. It shook its head violently as if
the pain were unbearable and rolled away from the castle gates along the
ground due to the suffering.
YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!
Seeing this, the soldiers on the castle walls cheered with full fighting spirit.
Their morale was astounding, despite clearly having such monsters as
opponents.
”I keep getting the feeling that it isn't actually courage. It looks more like
their sense of fear has been numbed.”
As G.o.dou muttered, the situation took a new turn.
A man in his prime mounted the lookout over the castle gates.
He was wearing metal armor with a helmet decorated with striking
feathers. It appeared to be equipment that expressed exalted status.
”Barbarian Uldin! Stop these barbaric acts that threaten our cities and
towns, right this instant!”
He yelled across the glowing evening sky with his deep voice.
As a result, the black pterosaur landed near the lookout. It was Uldin. Until
just now, he had been watching from the sky as the soldiers fought
valiantly.
”Don't say such inconsequential things, commander. It's been quite a while
since I last found prey of value, I'm just about to enjoy this joyful feeling.”
A young man's voice. However, it was unbelievably filled with imposing
solemnity.
Without being shouted loudly, it was still transmitted clearly to one's ears
naturally. This was the mysterious man commanding the flying
dragons — Uldin.
G.o.dou could not help but listen intently to the man who spoke as he
ordered his pterosaur to glide away.
”An easily defended castle that is difficult to besiege. Soldiers who remain
fearless in the face of dragons. Furthermore, a valiant general to lead the
soldiers — An apt description, wouldn't you agree? How fares the beautiful
Holy Maiden, may I ask?”
”Shut up, barbarian! Stop subjecting this town to your violence and scram!
Back to your dog's lair!”
”Hey hey. I am absolutely not a man who is difficult to communicate with,
you know?”
In the face of the angry commander, Uldin replied with a regretful
expression.
”By all means, if you'll swear loyalty, I don't mind being your king for now.
All you need to do is fight courageously for two years and you'll surely
acc.u.mulate sufficient wealth and victories.”
”By that you mean you will take away the empire's citizens!?”
”Mmm hmm. Although it's a little much for me to say this myself, I am
already quite used to this type of job. I'm actually quite good when push
comes to shove, you know? I also want that Holy Maiden as my woman.”
”Vile creature! You unreasonable, lecherous villain!”
While listening to their conversation, G.o.dou nodded.
He was getting an idea of what kind of man Uldin was. He was very likely a
man who commanded the ma.s.ses and ordered others around as if it were
second nature.
Hence, his words and actions naturally displayed authoritative solemnity.
On the other hand, G.o.dou's two companions had different impressions.
”Indeed. This man is quite similar to His Majesty, right?”
”Making use of one's own authority as the G.o.dslaying conqueror, living a
life surrounded by beautiful maidens. However, the man over there is quite
candid about his desires.”
”S-Stop lumping me with that kind of man...”
G.o.dou could not help but grumble. Uldin took new action.
He suddenly whistled loudly, causing the rampaging mini-Deinonychus
army to disappear like a puff of smoke.
”Very well, partner, I'll rely on you to go wild for a bit.”
Uldin called to his pterosaur.
In that very instant, a commotion erupted in the lookout. Despite the
commander's yells of ”Engage!”, the surrounding soliders forcibly dragged
him down from the lookout.
The soldiers manning the ballistae on the castle walls also fled.
These soldiers had been fearless even against the Deinonychuses. They
probably reacted differently now because they were familiar with Uldin's
terrifying ways.
The soliders scattered like spiders, leaving no defenders to protect the
gates.
”Smash it!”
The pterosaur's master, Uldin, gave simple instructions.
As his mount, the pterosaur opened its jaws wide and spewed out
scorching lighting. The wooden door of the castle was instantly destroyed,
blown away by the violent impact.
Although this was indeed terrifying power, G.o.dou simply watched with
eyes of appraisal.
Uldin should be capable of easily destroying this sort of stronghold.
G.o.dou clenched his fist tightly. He should avoid changing history as much
as possible. However, he could not accept leaving that man unchecked —
Should he act? He deliberated. However, it was only a moment's
hesitation.
By the time he realized, G.o.dou had already jumped down from the driver's
perch of the carriage.
With that, he was able to move his body freely. Then G.o.dou chanted spell
words:
”For victory, hasten forth before me... O immortal sun, I beseech thee to
grant radiance to the stallion!”
G.o.dou had long realized the man was the people's enemy.
Hence, he was a suitable target for Verethragna's third incarnation, the
[White Stallion]. The time was currently dusk. Sinking in the western
horizon, the orange sun gave off radiant light.
This was the spear of fire and light released by Verethragna as the
heavenly child of the sun G.o.d Mithra.
”Hmm...?”
However, the instant the setting sun quivered in response to the spell
words, Uldin also took action.
Frowning in surprise, he picked up a small-sized bow from his saddle with
his left hand while an arrow with a golden arrowhead suddenly manifested
in his right hand —
The instant Verethragna's [White Stallion] was released, the ancient
Campione called out:
”O arrow of Rudra^, grant unto me the radiance of the sun's halo!”
These were spell words to control a sacred authority. Next, the arrow of
gold was fired towards the setting sun.
At the same time, a second sun appeared in the eastern sky.
It was the sun that was supposed to rise with the morning glow. However,
the glow of dawn was currently coloring the brilliant red of the dusk sky into
a rosy shade.
Then a sword of fire and light was released from the second sun.
”G.o.dou, be careful! Like the [White Stallion], that's an authority for
controlling the sun!”
Erica's warning made G.o.dou understand completely.
Uldin was also a Campione who used the sun as a weapon. As a user of
the same power, his instincts had alerted him to danger, prompting him to
strike in response!
The sun G.o.d's flames flew from the east while the [White Stallion]'s flames
approached from the west.
G.o.dou's group watched as the two fiery ma.s.ses clashed violently
overhead, colliding with each other and mutually annihilating
simultaneously.
”Oh, I knew it...”
Uldin muttered as he watched the battle of flames.
He looked down from atop the pterosaur, obtaining a
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