173 173 "Country of Magic" (1/2)

Isital ......?

”Yes, I do. Ishtar, the grimoire kingdom. Have you ever heard of it?

With that, we got off the sandworm and walked through the gates of the country.

There was a fantastic scene there that was different from any other country I had ever seen in this other world, in every sense of the word.

Various cities floating in the air.

The culture of the city looks more scientific than medieval, with humanoid golems walking among the people, sweeping the streets and transporting people.

It's also full of magic tools that I've never seen before, people moving through the air on what looks like a witch's broom.

It's the most prosperous country I've ever seen.

But Luna just said this is Ishtar.

Are you sure it's Ishtar, the allegedly defunct civilization?

We once went back to that ruined place and saw this country in ruins underground.

It certainly looks vaguely similar to the ruins we saw at that time.

But that means that this place couldn't be--

Kyou. What are you spacing out for?

”Oh, oh no,

Luna peeks at me from the side as I'm thinking.

...... For now, it's still too risky to make a definitive statement at this stage, but I need to look into this city a little more.

I need to find out more about this town.

By the way, where are you going to stay or something?

”Huh?　No, not really.

”Oh yeah!　Oh, well, why don't you stay at my house?

”Heh, in Luna's house!

I'm surprised by the unexpected invitation.

Are you sure?　Staying in a house with a girl out of the blue. ......!

Oh, I'm talking about my house. It's a huge house, I have a lot of room, but it's not used at all. There's a lot of room, but it's not used at all, so I thought it would be nice if you could use it. And I was wondering if it would be okay with you, Rock?

Saying that, Luna crouches down and meets Locke's eyes.

Seeing this, Locke happily hugs Luna.

”Yeah!　Rock, I'm going to sleep with Luna Woman!

”Haha, I'm glad to hear that too!

At Locke's reply, Luna happily hugs back.

Yeah. It seems that she was more worried about Locke than me.

From what I've heard, the house Luna lives in is a big place like a mansion.

Then the rooms are different, and it won't be a problem to say they're under the same roof.

And I didn't know where to stay when I first arrived in this city, so I was grateful for Luna's invitation.

Then I'll feel free to stay with you.

Yeah, come on over. I'd like to introduce you to your father or something!

With that said, the smiling Luna took me and Locke to the house she told us to go to.