A cave without light.
It was also quite deep, and the high ranking monsters were stupid.
It could be called a natural fortress.
Furthermore, there were countless artificial traps set up, which was difficult to take out.
At the final point of arrival, an out-of-place artificial room was set up.
There are candles, chairs, desks, beds, etc.
There was a clear sense of life.
Except for being in a dangerous cave, there was only one unnatural thing left.
A girl with blue hair is sleeping on the bed.
If you are just asleep, it can be cleared up as a human physiological phenomenon.
However, since the girl fell asleep, the sun had risen and fallen over the horizon.
"... you seem to be sleeping properly."
Nerim, who had Sheila's body, was transferred back to the base.
It seemed that she no longer felt uncomfortable when looking at her body.
"Oh, welcome back."
"Nh, just now...... no!" Why are you here! "
I unexpectedly responded to an unexpected visitor, but Nerim immediately returned to me with a wildcat-like vigilance.
It was Quena who was leaning back in one corner of the room.
"I'm still a top-class adventurer at A rank." You don't think we'll make it here? "
"... then why didn't you bring her home?"
Nerim looks at the blue-haired girl asleep.
“We didn't have time. I got a call saying you were transferred."
Quena shows the guild card.
It showed how he interacted with Zed.
"I see, but you know what I'm doing here." I was thinking of moving the base right away. "
"The mountains of Atimia?"
"Too bad, it's off. I've never even stepped foot in the front of my head." A place you don't even know. But it's amazing. Did you know that I had a base there? "
"I knew there were multiple bases." I'm here because I have a tip from Zed. "
"That kind of luck and instinct is also said to be within your strength." That's brilliant. That's why it's such a waste, isn't it? ”
What a waste?
"I told you it was a waste for a pervert like that."
Nerim puts his hands on his chest and teases Quena with a demonic smile. Even though she knew that, Quenna blushed and shook her head as hard as she could.
"Ji, Zido has nothing to do with this!"
"I didn't mean to say anything else about Zed?"
"AAAAAAAA!"
Quena's mind was swirling with what she wanted to say.
However, shame prevails over organizing them, and the good things don't come out of words.
With such remorse, tears accumulate in the eyes. She looked like a child swallowed by anger.
"Fufu, I meant to be a little mischievous." But it's your fault, isn't it? While I was in possession, I kept talking to Sheila and blooming. I'm listening to you, too. "
"Uhhhhh!!"
Quena was bypassed, so I couldn't say anything back. Inadvertently stepping on the ground while meditating on my eyes.
In a moment, Nerim's signs were sharp and pointed.
”-Guys, there's a lot of gaps.”
"It's not like that!"
Quena prevents Nerim from striking the tip.
That's not all.
The cutback was also vivid.
These series of flows are so perfect as to be exemplary.
But we can't afford to praise each other.
Nerim lightly shuns Quena's slash.
I was hoping for an opportunity to turn myself into an attacker.
But.
(─ ─ I can't fight back...!)
Quena's sword judgment was extremely harsh.
Nerim's turn is not coming.
(It's a body with qualities, but as it is, it's tough--if it's just a sword technique)
The cool air wraps the whole thing.
Quena's body trembled at the sudden drop in temperature.
"What the hell!?"
[Ice Blossom]
Flowers bloom at Quena's feet.
It was about the size of a fist.
It breeds and blooms countless times.
It must be made of ice.
It will strike.
Of course, it's hard and sharp.
Magic scrapes the furniture and walls of the room.
"- [Schizophrenia]!"
The room temperature rises.
Quena's flames were scattered with swords and flowers.
But that's enough time for Nerim to get back on his feet.
”Phew... you're so strong to fight me”
Oh, I can't help but admire the Sword Saint Nerim, who has been hailed as the greatest sword in history.
Quena taps her mouth and measures the distance.
The distance between Nerim and himself.
However, Nerim reacted unexpectedly.
He opened his eyes wide and showed a tremendous amount of weakness.
"How do you know I'm Nerim?"
I just got a message from Riff.
Nerim's hostility grows.
“Who else knows about this?”
“Rif and I, and Zed. That's it. They say it's off limits. But how can you believe my words?"
“Believe me, because you are alarmed. It's easier for people like that to tell the truth because their mouths are generally lighter."
I see.
Quenna was certainly confident.
You wouldn't be as confident in a direct confrontation as you are now. I knew I was thinking of retreating when I started fighting Nerim's main body.
However, now I was using an unstable Nerim using Sheila's body by using alternative magic.
Above all, I'm not sure why, but for some reason Nerim doesn't want to go back to his body. It is not unnatural for Quena not to doubt her victory.
"--But how long does that margin last?" What if it's on the same terms? "
Nerim reaches out.
The terrible magic power swallowed the surroundings.
Quena was frightened by the stagnant air.
You want to exchange bodies with me?
That's five minutes, right?
"... I'm sure of it."
If that happens, the army will rise to Nerim, who is used to handling other people's bodies. That is self-evident.
But Nerim didn't do what he wanted.
Oh no!
Nerim's magic power was dispersed.
Alternative magic that was supposed to be exercised has disappeared.
Quena put her hand on her waist with her face.
That was sweet of you.
"So you can force the cancellation... did you also use an alternative magic?" It didn't look like that. "
"You idiot. If you can use magic that much, then I'm training your field."
"Then why...!"
"You taught me new magic." I just need to undo the alternate magic. "
"I can't believe there's such a thing...!" So much advanced counter magic... that riff is such a cunning!? "
“No, you're the only one who buys.”
A black-haired man passes through Nerim's head.
"Zed...! But how did you know such magic!?"
"When I decided to split up and look for it, he told me that he might use it." He said he came up with several applications in an instant. "
"...... It's really amazing if it's just fighting ability." You're a genius I've never even seen. "
It was a praise that came from the heart as a warrior, neither as a flattery for the mighty, nor as a repentance.
Quena was happy as she was, but she didn't like one thing.
I don't think there's anything else about just fighting ability.
It's easy to be blind when you're in love with someone.
"Do you think so?"
"Yes, it is."
"Well, you're the only one who has a hole." Sheila's probably telling me something good about Zed. "
That's why!
Nerim shouted.
I didn't like Quenna's point.
"Every night, every night... I'm in sync with my thoughts, so I can't say no!" You're a good, honest girl! When I get to know Zed, I'm going to go crazy and talk and think! After seeing the same sight in the woods for hundreds of years as an evil sword, I couldn't have gone mad, I was almost weird! "
"Ahh..."
One of the causes of Nerim's dislike of Zeed was caught in the eye, and even Quenna couldn't help but feel sympathy.
Nerim suddenly returns to his prime.
"Above all, I hate his room."
It was a muddy voice from the bottom of my heart.
Nerim continues without waiting for Quena's reply.
"That fighting force." I don't think there are any enemies. I could be a hero, no matter what era I was born in. I was able to reign over the people. But still, I have the kindness of course. It even looks disgusting. "
I distorted my face.
Nerim's eyes seemed to be looking somewhere else.
"You think too much."
"How about that?" Sheila was saved by him. There's something about Zed that you owe me. But that's just a fantasy. Zid doesn't even realize the deception in his mind. ”
"Are you trying to tell me that Zed's kindness is a lie?"
Essentially, yes.
Inadvertently, Quenna laughed.
"No matter what your intentions are, if you can reach out, you'll be saved." At least from the person who was saved, it's real kindness. "
"It's such a beautiful thing. It's a crowning ideal."... I wonder if I can say the same thing when I'm betrayed. "
Quena tries to open her mouth to spin an objection.
There is no elevator.
Multiple magic circles appeared throughout the room.
It was unrecognizable to Quena. Inevitably, it was linked to the trap that Nerim had prepared.
"--You should avoid long conversations on the battlefield." Not to mention if it's in your favor. "
You don't sound disgusting.
"It's heartfelt advice."
It was not a lie.
Nerim didn't hate Quenna.
I want you to live, if you can.
But Quena was a little different.
I shared the same feeling - I wanted Nerim to be alive.
"M-My God! That man taught me this too!?"
The magic circle in the room was destroyed.
But Quena couldn't remember anything about it. But the difference was that it didn't seem surprising.
It's a little late, isn't it?
"Sorry, but you made it, didn't you?"
Quena nodded with a reassuring smile.
Nerim's sharp gaze was directed at a new visitor.
"--Zide...!"
"Looks like you haven't returned yet."