152 [3-9] Evil Bremern (2/2)

Mihranze looked at him quizzically.

”Well. There are theories about reincarnation and the world of the gods, but they are unproven.

All we can rely on are a few experiments by temples and a few fragmentary oracles. It's something like looking at the heavens through the eye of a needle.

I think there's a good chance the temple is telling us something we don't understand.

Looking around at the herd of meat (to be) silently and obediently following him, Everis says wistfully.

You don't want to handle them, do you?

No, not at all.

Mihranze shook his head in disbelief.

...... My actions are not due to devotion to an evil god.

Whether the teachings are right or wrong is of no concern to me.

Just for the sake of the princess.

For the sake of the princess, I will sacrifice every single piece of myself, human, demon and myself.

Placing her thickly gloved hands on her chest, Miarandze expressed her quiet, unwavering resolve.

Both Tracy and Everith had already heard how she had come to be under René's care.

Miaranse's hatred of human society (especially humans) and her almost religious loyalty to Rene are understandable.

But.

Tracy and Everith looked at each other spontaneously, as if cornered by something.

Yes, well, I understand how you feel, but ...... isn't that a bit heavy-handed?

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

”There will be more and more people who cling to you, Princess. But that will destroy the princess sooner or later.

Miaranse, no matter what, you're the princess's first mate. Since you'll be the closest to her, you should protect her.

”That's ...... of course!

I will protect her with all my might.

No, no, no, that's not it.

In the event you're not sure what to do, there are a few things you can do.

I'm just using it as a shield, if you know what I mean.

It's just a shield, if you will. You hold it up and wield it, princess.

”Ha, ha. ......

Miaranse was not quite sure what to make of this.

”Fortune has shown the princess.

Strangely enough, it seems as if everything that's happening is pushing the princess to replace the Demon Lord as the destroyer of worlds.

But I can't help but feel that it's not Gala for the princess.

”Gala ......?

Yeah, I know.

Tracy couldn't help but agree with him.

Even if I can be.

Even if I could.

I can't shake the thought that even if I could, it would be hard for Rene.

She's just a girl with a vengeful ...... destiny that's been ruined.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

You know, witches are evil, right?

You see, witches are wicked, and even if it makes the princess unhappy, it doesn't matter as long as it fires her up and wins the battle, right?

”Hmmm.

It's hard to guess how serious Evelisse was, and her tone of voice seemed to be hypocritical.

Miaranse was still pondering, her tail dancing beneath her thick protective gear.

”......, about time?

”Yes.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

The magic item in Tracy's hand, the super multi-functional magnetic needle, floats in the air, and the phantom light numbers indicate the distance traveled. This place is the next work point.

Everis drops the magic stone on the ground and pokes it with his staff.

The magic circle of light unfolded and sank to the ground, and Tracy saw it and marked it with a cross on the map she was holding.

The map, which showed the topography of the mountain range almost exactly, was lined with numerous crosses in a straight line from the northern base.

”......, this is number 57.

”Well, we have a long way to go.

Well, sometimes fieldwork is not so bad.

The itinerary of the wicked trekkers traversing the mountain range continues.