83 Episode 83 "Would you like to bring back the treasure of" Kiri no Tani "? Yes No".txt (1/2)

'I greet the old bloods and their masters.

The mummified flying dragon said.

It was several meters long. The scales on its body had all fallen off, leaving a layer of warped flesh sticking to its bones. There were no eyeballs, and a red light was glowing in its eye sockets.

It looks like a complete corpse, but its mouth is moving. Is it some kind of undead?

It has a small treasure chest under its belly. The tail is integrated with the cave. When the red light on its face flashes, the air starts to move faintly. That mummy flying dragon might be using its magical power to control the 'fog'.

If it were a game, it would be a dungeon boss. Or maybe it's a guardian of the ruins.

He even called himself a guardian.

Do you understand what people say?

''Hundreds of years of living - because of your existence. Lord Tenryu was able to take on human form as well. It's only natural for one in his entourage to be able to speak human language.

In human form?

”How.

She's all white and platinum blonde with...

They danced with great wings, and were the same color as the sky.

It's the same as ”The White Man Who Greets You”.

That means that it's the ”residual thoughts of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka”.

We've come this far with momentum alone, but the important thing is yet to come.

We've broken through the Valley of Mist. Thanks to our cheat skills, it was an easy win, but if we were doing it right, we would have been wiped out or returned home disabled.

To begin with, the vision is ineffective, and the five senses are being attacked by distorted companions, and that's the hardest part of the game.

The fact that you cleared it means that if this were a game, you would be told ”Well done for overcoming my ordeal” and you would be given an event item or an important flag.

In that case, how do you get around it (・・・・) and just get the information and leave?

'First of all, Cecil, tell me about the 'Ancient (Elder) Elves'

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

The Ancient Elves.

The original beings of the elves.

They are said to be closer to gods and spirits than to humans.

They had strong magical powers and various skills, but their fertility was weak and their populations were small.

They also had a strong sense of responsibility, always worrying about predicting what the future would bring, and working hard to avoid all kinds of misfortune. Specifically, he built ruins and artifacts. He had no time to rest.

Perhaps that was why they spontaneously disappeared earlier than the demon race.

The last individual was identified several hundred years ago.

Furthermore, if there were any ruins or relics in this world, it was best to assume that they were the work of the Demon Race or the 'Ancient Elves'.

The current elves are the evolutionary type of the ancient elves, with increased fertility and vitality instead of weakening their strength.

''So the 'Ancient Elves' were like demigods and demi-humans?''

Rafilia would be surprised to hear you call me that all of a sudden.

Rafilia, she's going rigid. Iris is desperately tugging on my hand, but it's not responding.

I think we should get the information out of here and let's just get it over with.

I looked at the mummy flying dragon.

Because it's a dead body, its expression is not the same. All I could see was a red glow where their eyes were.

The question is whether this information about the flying dragon is correct or not.

''Excuse me for being so abrupt. We are traveling adventurers. We have come for those who have lost their memories.

...... My name is Moribito. I don't remember my name. I'm just an undead man who lives in this land and guards the Heavenly Dragon's treasure.

...... I knew you were the one guarding the event item.

What are you talking about?

”No, no, I'm sorry for stepping into the sacred ground.

''There's a good reason why I opened the Valley of the Mist. Lord Tenryu will be forgiven.

This place is like a cemetery.

What makes you think that?

'The dragon-shaped rock outside was a substitute for a tombstone, for the fog keeps useless things out. If there's a dead flying dragon ...... talking guy there, how can you think of anything but a cemetery?　Common sense.

Because that's what a nobleman's cemetery is in this world and in the original world.

Pyramids and tombs.

They leave monuments to the greatness of the dead, but they've also been designed to prevent people from carelessly approaching them. They also used that kind of material for games and so on, so I know a lot about that. By the way, I looked up the materials at the library. I don't know if the dragons in the other world are doing the same thing as in my world or not, though.

I don't understand your common sense, but you are keen. Lord of the Old Blood.

That's a good answer.

”This is the grave site of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka. The Ancient Elves and Demons built this cemetery to mourn the death of this great man. I am the guardian of this place. My magic connects me to the valley and allows me to see through the mist. That is the role I have been playing all along.

I knew this guy was the caretaker of the Valley of the Mist.

In the original world, you would forget about the country and the king in a few hundred years, but in this world, there are creatures and magic that have a long life span. That's why the caretaker is still alive.

That's convenient. Magic.

It's been a while since I've felt anything like this. I could see old blood and a man who believes in it. The trust that comes from breaking through the fog. They kissed each other at the entrance of the valley. The ability to quickly distinguish between friends. All of this is the proof of a qualified person.

The red light on the mummy flying dragon's face grew larger. It's looking at us.

This trend is ...... bad.

”Let me tell you about the Heavenly Dragon's Treasure. You've come this far, you have the right to know...

Excuse me. I'm in a bit of a hurry, so let me clear up my partner's mess.

I'll be here until someone who is worthy comes along.

'This 'fog' is deceptive to people. You can get through it if you have faith, right?

Hmm?　Well, yes. It's a great place to be. But now that we've talked about me...

'It's all about trusting each other, isn't it?　If that's the case, then we need to address the concerns of our friends first, don't we?

That's why I think the treasure is...

'You don't?　Will my people's fears be an afterthought?　That's too bad. It's too bad. The Tenryu-sama's subordinate who greeted me politely with residual thoughts was a black person who put the troubles of slaves on the back burner.

This is so disappointing! I thought Tenryu-sama was a more kind-hearted person when I came to visit. Well, I'm very disappointed.

Let's go to ........................ and listen.

Okay. Flag evasion successful.

I'll knock the flag off the event item transfer.

I have a feeling that even just the name 'Heavenly Dragon's Treasure' has something to do with the fate of the Demon King and the world.

You just called him an 'Ancient Elf', right?

I grabbed Raphilia's shoulder and brought her forward.

The Mummy Flying Dragon was related to the Heavenly Dragon, and so far she wasn't trying to antagonize us.

The sea dragon Kerkator and the flying dragon I met yesterday were both people I could talk to there.

I may believe what the dragon officials say. Of course, I'll verify the information later.

Am I?

”How.

It's my time at last!

At Mummy Flying Dragon's words, Rafilia gulped and clenched her fists.

''I knew I was a historical figure after all!　Speaking of a beautiful girl with mysterious skills and no memory, it's quoted that she has a noble secret.

So don't call yourself a beautiful girl.

'But I'm surprised that I'm an 'ancient elf'!　I see. I thought I was so extraordinary. I see. I'm an ”Ancient Elf”, aren't I? The ancient race's...

'Yes. You would be a replica of them (・・・・・・・), made by the 'Ancient Elves'.

............ Yeah.

Raphilia, who had been getting excited, tensed up.

Me, Cecil, and Iris were all dazzled.

Replica?　Oh, my God.

The original Ancient Elves became extinct hundreds of years ago. If there are any left, they must be replicas of what they made.

The Mummy Flying Dragon began to speak.

''The 'Ancient Elves' were weak in fertility and their populations were only decreasing, just as Cecil told me.

When they realized that their numbers had dwindled too much, they created replicas of themselves in order to preserve their knowledge and skills. Unlike the demon race, they were good at creating items and artifacts that used magic power, so they could do just that much if they gathered the knowledge of their race.

And the result was a duplicate that looked exactly like an 'Ancient Elf'. A so-called homunculus.

Their knowledge and abilities were inferior to the original, but instead, ancient knowledge and skills that don't remain today were installed.

There were a few - even the mummy flying dragons don't seem to know the exact number of them, they couldn't have been more than 10.

The 'duplicates' that were created were set to awaken in each era and were hidden in different parts of the world.

Rafilia was one of them.

When the Valley of the Mist was created, the ancient elves were also involved, so perhaps the memories of that time were still there - the mummy flying dragon said that and concluded his story.

''I see, I see that you have a 'skill to attract bad luck' within you.

After hearing a bit about Raphilia's situation, the mummy flying dragon nodded with a flinty head.

''The 'Ancient Elves' were an unnecessarily pessimistic race. They were worried about the fate of the world. They even predicted the appearance of the Demon King. It is a good idea to save the world by drawing misfortune to your own copy......

But I have memories of listening to ...... heroic tales of adventure and protecting something. ......

Raphilia murmured vaguely.

'It's probably just a memory from the time it was made. To instill in you the role of protecting the world.

The mummy flying dragon said, as if it was obvious.

Raphilia is a duplicate of the 'Ancient Elf' and was created.

The memories of being told heroic tales when you were a child, the memories of protecting something, the memories of attracting misfortune and making it easier for them to fulfill their role of protecting the world...

This is the worst. What do you think you're doing, Ancient Elf?

Don't force that on your own replicas.

”...... is a legendary race. They're just a black tribe.

A replica is specialized for a single function. It has a variety of skills installed in it. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. That's what it was: ......

How do you know so much about this?

That's because you're one of them.

With that, the mummy flying dragon raised its fluttering wings.

At the back of the cave, there was a silver coffin. The lid was open and the contents were empty. The surface was dusty.

'I told you that the Ancient Elves were involved in the Valley of the Mist. They left a replica here as well. That fellow woke up decades ago, adjusted the Misty Valley, did his job and went on a journey,” he said. He said he wanted to research ways to protect the world.

The girl's name is...

I didn't have to ask.

There's a name engraved on the casket.

”Gabriela Grace.

That's the name of the ancient elf duplicate that was here.

It was confirmed.

The family name is the same as Rafilia.

And it fits with the story of the Elderslime we met in Ilgafa.

He told me. He said Rafilia was just like the elf who created her. If it's a replica of the same 'Ancient (Elder) Elf' as Rafilia, then it makes sense.

...... master.

Raphilia looked at me with eyes that looked like they were about to cry.

''Somehow, I understand ....... Mummy Flying Dragon, you are right.

Raphilia: ”Raphilia: ......

It's like the missing pieces were snapped together. I know that this is the grave of the dragon. I know that this is the grave of the Heavenly Dragon. I also know that this is the place where the Heavenly Dragon takes a long, long time to be reborn again. ......

The Heavenly Dragon's rebirthplace?

''It's sealed so that no one can get in until the time comes, and when you open it, the Mist of Deception fills the valley. I can also recognize the name of Mr. Flying Dragon. The red flying dragon ”Raizika”. But that's all I remember: ......

Rafilia fell to her knees with a bang.

'It's only natural that I don't remember myself. I was created like this from the start. I was sealed up somewhere and then I wandered off and got picked up by ....... From the beginning, I was meant to be a humanitarian figurehead to bring bad luck to the world.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get a better idea of what I'm talking about, but I'm sure I'm going to be able to get a better idea of what I'm talking about.

Rafilia covered her face with her hands and then...

It's good to see you.

And then he laughed.

What?　Why?

Wow, that felt good. I see, so I was made in the past. This means that I'm a clean slate with no past ties to the past, no one has touched me, and I don't have to worry about becoming my master's. Well, that's good.

It's not a strong .......

Raphilia, she's jumping up and down, bobbing her chest.

What? Are you sure?　It's like a homunculus, isn't it? Aren't you in shock?

'What?　Because Master doesn't like me being 'made up'?

Homunculus. Android. A replica of an ancient elf.

Raphilia-Grace, a girl who inherited a little bit of the memories that are now gone.

That's ......

...... cool?

Of course.

'And the 'ancient elves' and 'replicas' are all for the convenience of the people of this world. I'm from another world, so it doesn't matter. There is no doubt that Rafilia is my slave, and I'm sure everyone else won't mind either.

'Yes. 'I don't mind,' said Cecil.

My master is my master,' said Iris.

'If you say that, I'm a survivor of the demon race.

You mean, Iris is a dragon's blood, right?

It's rather intimate.

'I like my master better than before.

''Of course...''