Chapter 145 (1/2)

Translator: Kureha

Editor: [QueenieZhuz]

A chill ran through h the hydro wall However, I remained dry even when I was on the other side of the wall

As I took one step forward, I felt the hardness of the stone path beneath my feet

I expected this place to be in the wild but still, I was glad that hadhere, beneath the clear blue sky which see around, I saw the hydro wall and its surface swaying gently

A field of colourful flowers that seemed to have been delicately taken care of surrounded the area

space was filled with ic, yet none of them seemed to be connected to the Leyline

Which means, this place is in a different dimension from where ere before

The place seeave out an odd sensation of being boxed in

Carla and Kyle, who could sense the strangeness of this space seeh alert

『So this is Taisha The architecture is similar to the other shrines… However, the atmosphere here is exceptional』

The emperor couard down for even a second

Personally, I saw this place as a garden which has been coeously decorated building I' that uard the gate just as we have planned I hope our coh any problems we may face』

The emperor cut off suddenly and looked towards the end of the stone path

There,a fa us

After all, we are in her territory I was expecting her to spot us sooner or later

『Well I did tell you fellows to coeous uys』

Ten appeared with a bitter smile spread across her face She wore her vivid outfit and her dark green hair flowed behind her

Beside her was Makoto standing casually hite hair and white ears standing upright at the top of her head

She wore the typical shrine maiden outfit with the white kietically but Ten was the one who spoke

「Lava, so those people are the…」

「That's right, she's the one who kidnapped Aru and one of the valued dragons」

I replied when Kyle whispered the question toodd about Ten as standing in front of me But before anyone could make any on of the stor that none of ainst the contract』

Carlsan, whose face was as white as a pill gave a small bow as she finished the sentence To this, Ten nodded approvingly, but with her bitter smile still plastered on her face

『I know I understood that you haven't taken any action against the contract I noticed that your ic stem hasn't shi+fted at all This only means that the emperor was better than me』

The emperor as casually thrown into the conversation also bowed his head down

『It is my honour to meet you, the God of Taisha I aise for our sudden visit』

『You better be I've never heard of so with one of the valued dragon with them』

『I have always believed that I have been blessed with good-natured people and good luck However, this tied in dismay as the eaze

『However, I a-awaited proy before widened at the enore her reaction

『On the dahen the eate of Taisha, hethat has been passed down over generations in my family』

At those words, I finally understood why the eht kick us out of the shrine

I' there was so tiht, we didthat wish upon understanding the truebehind that promise?』

The e tone

『Indeed, my wish is to put an end to the shrine maiden system』

Ten's eyes widened at the emperor's words Her expression twisted up into a sad smile with almost tearful eyes

『I see, so you ca of that promise However, ht out a way to convince her And Ten, I will have you listen to theave a coave in

『This is an irregular case but there's no doubt that you uess I have no choice but to listen to you』

She said it in such a kind and tender tone that it only intensified the suspicion I had towards her

『However, I feel like a hole is being dug into et Mako-chi to listen to them in my place But don't think of her as my replace』

I felt a little irritated that the elared at Ten Yet, I decided to ask an important question first

『Are Aru and Mikoto safe?』

I have analysed her ability with Nectar before

Now that I have soainst her

『Of course, I can hand theht now After all, you did make it all the way here Is that all you wanted?』

I asked her with the will of not backing out even if the argureed so casually as if she has read my mind So, I stood there, unsure of what to do next

As I struggled to find a word to say, the eht into Makoto's eyes, as standing next to Ten