76 Where did U-ko disappear? (2/2)

◆Sizfe the War Maiden

Early morning. We have come to the Aliadia Republic's military drill ground at the request of the Freedom Fighters Association.

The Drill Ground is a training ground for soldiers near the Third Wall.

It is very large. We will be able to gather a lot of soldiers there.

Many freedom fighters have gathered in that parade ground.

'Wow~. A lot of them are here, Shizu-chan. I don't think we've seen this many warriors gathered since we entered the labyrinth.

Maddy says, looking around.

'That's definitely a lot. That's a lot of people. I'd say it's about two hundred freedom fighters. And they're all famous.

Sister Kayna is right.

The two hundred or so freedom fighters seem to be the most famous warriors in Thessia. If you look closely, you can see that there is also Gaudin the Earth Warrior and Zepha the Wind Warrior.

It's a sight to behold. I never expected to see so many warriors here.

Absolutely. What the hell is going on here?

Miss Leiria and Nora also look at the warriors and say

'What the hell is really going on here, Siszfe?　I've got all these warriors.

Novis, who followed along, complained.

'I don't know. I'm sure you'll be able to explain that to me from now on.'

Actually, I haven't heard any details about it either. It's just that it seems to be an exorcism.

The best thing about this is that it's very easy to get rid of them. You're here too, aren't you?

One man with a trident approaches.

”You're Nephim, the Water Hero.

'Yes, I'm Nephim, the Water Brave. Sizfe, you have become a warrior maiden. It suits you well.

Nephim looks at the war maiden's helmet with wing decorations on either side of me and says.

'Yes. 'Thank you,'

I thank you for the compliment. It is an honor to have received the benefit of Lady Raina. I am very happy about that.

'By the way, what do you want, Nephim?

Novis gets in front of me. I'm not sure why he's lurking. I don't know why.

'Just a greeting, Novis the Fire Brave. You are about to enter the underground canal with me.

Underground canal?

'Yes, that's right, Mr. Sisyphe. There is a demon in the underground canal, according to some reports. We've been sent to exterminate it.

I'm surprised by the words. I didn't think that there was a demon lurking in the basement of Ariadia. Isn't this a big problem?

'Hey, is that true?　If it's true, you're in big trouble!　Who was managing it?　That's dereliction of duty, man!

My sister Kayna is right. The superintendent won't be able to resign.

'Yes, that's why we've been called in. And it seems that the people who were in charge of the underground canal are missing. They probably escaped. And I've heard that their backer, a senator named Cornes or something like that, is nowhere to be found.

That's what I'm talking about: ......

I'm angry to hear that.

What a bunch of people who have been neglecting their jobs and then running away. And I'm angry at Cornes or some other senator who is a senator but hid himself.

I also heard that the existence of the monster in the underground canals is a secret. I hear that's what's worrying people.

Nephim puts a finger to his mouth and says.

It would certainly be hard to tell the citizens. But it should be difficult to keep everything a secret.

Some of the citizens will complain.

'Oh, it appears that His Excellency the General is here, gentlemen.

Looking ahead to where Nephim said, I can see General Krasus and the heroic Rage-sama, plus the wise Chiyuki-sama and the law knight Decius-sama. They would be going to the underground canal too.

And when General Krasus stood on the stage, he began to explain.

◆Kuroki the Dark Knight.

Yeah, I see. There's a bunch of raiders in the tunnels.

We hear from Turia, who comes to visit us in the mansion.

''Yes, storm god. It looks like the brave lords will be entering the underground canal.'

Turia bows her head.

'But I'm curious. A woman called the Moonlight Goddess or something. She looks like a Kuna, doesn't she?

I am surprised to hear myself talking about the goddess of moonlight in Turia's story.

'Yes. That's what I thought, too, and that's why I came to visit.

Turia says apologetically.

After all, the senator who lived near here, Cornes, was apparently a ghoul who had been transformed into a ghoul.

And in the basement of the Cornes mansion, Rage and the others met a woman named Moonlight Goddess.

It's close to this mansion, so it's easy for Kuna to go there if she wants to. So it's possible that Kuna went to meet Rage and the others.

I know Kuna has been walking around here. But I haven't heard anything about her meeting with Reiji and the others.

If so, it's too dangerous.

But for some reason I don't think that's possible.

No, but that's unlikely. Didn't this Moonlight Goddess say she would be waiting for you at the bottom of the underground canal?

'Yes. That's what I've heard from the brave lord. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the details of the story, but ......

'Then it must be different. Coona and myself are going to be flying around the plain of Minon to find Lord Ulvald now. There's no way we're going to wait in the underground canals.

I promised to look for Llanfeld and Urvald yesterday.

That's why I ended my vacation yesterday.

From today, myself and Kuna will go to find Urvald.

Therefore, the Moonlight Goddess cannot be Kuna. Kuna has no plans to go to the underground canal.

So it's different. That one thing is different, so we determine that it is a different person.

That Kuna is in a separate room with Shenna. She says that she's learning a lot of things from Shenna.

He can't take Sienna with him when he goes to find Urvald. So she will remain here.

There is no need to restrain her since we will be gone. You are free to leave this place.

And then there's Lord Ulvald, but I have no idea where ...... he's gone.

Perhaps they are hiding and looking for him for fear that Zeal will escape.

So, on the contrary, they let themselves be found. If we're flying gloriously across the Minon Plain, they might contact us from the other side eventually.

''I knew it,''

'Of course. In the first place, myself and Kuna weren't in this world three years ago. And the ghouls came to this country three years ago. So we are irrelevant. And the brave men are strong. I don't think it's a problem to leave it to them.

Turia looks relieved when she says this herself.

''I understand. The storm god doesn't want to destroy this country, does he? I'm relieved.''

From his words, he realizes that there is a fear of himself in Turia.

Come to think of it, many nations have been destroyed by demons, but I remember that many nations have been destroyed by the displeasure of the gods.

From the point of view of the gods of Elyos, humans are their subordinates, but there is no mercy for those who disobey them.

How many people in this world have been punished by heaven.

'At least I don't intend to do anything about this country myself.

Yes. I believe in you, O God.

Turia said and bowed her head deeply. She must be very frightened of herself with her strong power.

I look at the situation with mixed feelings.

Well, it's good. Let's focus on finding Urvald now.

Where is he now?

King Damon Urvald

It's underground in a human country called Ariadia.

There is an altar where the evil god Badon was sealed. I will be coming to this place with my men.

”It is a pleasure to meet you, my Lord. ”Welcome, Lord Damon Urvald, the great King Damon. My name is Tarabos. The Great Sleeping God has charged me with the management of this place.

One person bows his head.

Xand, the god of sleep, is a little god. That's why he's making a mere mortal into a servant.

I'm not sure I'm ready to answer to a human, but it's not an option.

”You said you're Tara Boss. I wonder where Zand-dono is.

I look around, but I don't see him.

The reason I came to this place in the first place is because Zand called me here. I've heard that we're going to do something interesting here.

I'm sorry, sir. I was only told to follow you when you arrived, too.

Talabos says apologetically.

'Oh well. We'll wait.'

I don't know what Xand will do, but it looks like we'll have to wait.

It was time to take a seat at the ready. I notice someone in the shadows. It's Zeal.

”Hey there. ”Hey, isn't that Zeal over there?

One of the descendants that were brought in pointed to Zeal. This subordinate is of the same black goat race as Zeal.

He also brought a few other animals with him.

''Hey, hey, it's been a long time since we've all been here.

Zeal is surrounded by his former friends.

Hm!　Zeal!　You came to this place to do me a favor.　And yet you betrayed us, how dare you!

Yeah. We want to make out with human girls, too. That's only in front of ....... I'm jealous .......

Zeal squirms as he is crowded in.

'Um, you all have a sister in Emphusa.

You're an idiot!　You'll be eaten alive!

When one of them says that, a few others concur, ”Yes, that's right.

The Empusa are a woman-only race with a habit of eating men. They are feared by men of all races because of their ability to manipulate magic.

'Then Damon princesses and dark elf girls can go to ......

”You'll never get away with this. ！！！！

The black goats are arguing with each other.

What a stupid thing to say. My head hurts.

'Well then, let me introduce you to a human girl. Will you forgive me for that?

Oh, really?　Really? I want a girl with big tits.

Okay, do you mind if I join you, Zeal?

Me too, me too.

When Zeal says he's going to introduce you to a human girl, the black goats rush in.

'What are these idiots doing?

'You guys!　What are you doing!

Then Zeal and the others become quiet.

'I'm sorry, Master Urvald!

The black goats bow their heads.

What are they doing at all?

''But still, Master Urvald, where did that man go? Frankly, I don't trust that god.

The entourage says with a grim face.

I can certainly understand that feeling. That sleeping god is a little too playful.

''Indeed it is. I wonder where he really went?'

I felt a little uneasy.

◆Kuna, the white and silver witch.

”My brother went to the underground canal ....... Um, Goddess. Is my brother okay?

Shenna listens anxiously as Coona speaks.

'I don't know. At least you're sure it's dangerous, though.'

Coona says this and Shenna bows her head.

'Please, Goddess!　Please help my brother!

Shenna's desperate wish. Coona looks at it with cold eyes.

I don't care about this guy or his brother. The only thing that matters is Kroki.

But Shenna has taught me what is called Ishtia's secret skill.

I've been known to pleasure the man I love in the bedroom.

I'm going to give you a little help in return for teaching me something useful.

Kuna will now fly with Kuroki in the sky. ”Kuna will now fly with Kuroki in the sky, so I can't help you. So, I'm going to give you a little help. So go get your brother.

Kuna holds her hand over Shenna and sends her magic power into her. This should make Shenna stronger.

''Thank you!

Don't thank me. And if you see your brother, tell him to blow the whistle. That way there will be no more rats.

Is that a flute?

Yeah. And I'll give you a butterfly. It will lead you to your brother, Dekinai.

With that, he calls the butterfly and flies it to Shenna.

'Thank you, Goddess. Then there's Decius.

Shenna corrects her, but it doesn't matter.

'Yeah, right. Then be careful on your way.

Yes, sir.

With that, Shenna leaves the room.

'You've gone, Lady Coona,'

A fresh head suddenly appears in the air.

It's Xand. This foolish man is now a complete servant of Kuna. He seems to be of some use to me, since he's a god himself.

And I told him to stay out of sight in front of everyone but Kuna. It seems that he has kept his word.

Xand. How's it going?

'I led the foolish Urvald to the altar of Badon, Lady Cuna. Then I locked them in with wards. Now you shouldn't be able to get out of it easily. Kyahahahahahahaha.

Xand laughs when he's down to just his neck. Honestly, it's too loud.

So I kick him as hard as I can.

Like a ball, Zand jumps around the room.

'Shut up, Xand. I'm going to kick you off.'

'Ugh, that's terrible, Lady Coona. Please don't say that after you've kicked me.

Xand whines, but I don't know.

'It's your fault for being so loud,'

I'm sorry, Lady Kuna. By the way, don't you go to the underground canals, Lady Kuna?

No way. I'm not going to that musty place. I never said anything about Kuna waiting for you in the first place.

I remember when I met with the brave men.

I told them to come to the altar of Badon, but I didn't say that Kuna would wait for me.

I touch my neck.

It may have been a mistake to make contact with the brave men.

If the brave men hadn't stopped their swords then, they would have been cut down for sure.

I didn't think they would counterattack at the same time as preventing Coona's attack.

When I think about that, a chill goes down my spine.

But stopping the sword was the right thing to do.

The brave man had saved his life by doing so.

But I can't tell Kroki about this. If I tell him, he will worry.

I must avoid making Kuroki sad at all costs.

I will refrain from going off on my own from now on.

And I got a piece called Zand. I'll use this one from now on.

I think I'm going to use this one instead. I'm sure you'll be able to find a good deal more than you think.

Xand comes up to me, laughing. He's a pain in the neck.

'Yes,' he says. Yes, because Ulvald has to be rewarded for thinking such a stupid idea.

He didn't tell Kroki where Urvald was. Kuroki is a kind man, so he might forgive Urvaldo for trying to trap him.

But not Kuna. I must punish him for it.

Kuna laughs a little.

You're a fool, Urbald. I'm coming to you now, my friends.

You must be prepared to wait for them.