Return to the guild.
Sheila and Nerim were facing Rif as they took off the hood that was deeply covered.
You're not going to run away this time, are you?
Rif laughs mischievously.
And Nerim bent his mouth back to.
"At that time, I thought it was the enemy." He called himself one of the "Astheians." "
"I was wrong to say that, too."
Riff laughed as he scratched.
"Can I talk to you for a second?"
"Oh, it's Zed. Thank you very much. What's wrong with you? If it's a reward, I'll give it to you in full."
"Actually, I met Sufi and Reuters on my way to bring Nerim and Sheila." It was a secret condition... I'm sorry. "
Hmmm. It's a hassle, but let's do something about it.
Place your hand on your chin and show the position you are in.
From the looks of it, it looks like a small child is desperately thinking, which makes him feel dizzy, but that's not the case.
That wasn't all I wanted to say.
“That's not all we're talking about. I took on the hero story to convince Spiffy and the others."
"... I see."
Rif's eyes were opened for a moment.
Then I went back to normal.
Her mask was dirty, and she must have had a glimpse of her face. But I did hide it so that I wouldn't be confused.
Maybe it was a look you can't really see.
"Zido, be a brave man." The guild..... "
“I don't want to quit”
I blocked the riff I had told you about.
That was decided in advance. I was going to tell you when I was going to be able to tell you about the Alliance's withdrawal.
Are you going to concurrently serve as a hero and an adventurer?
"Yeah, I'm gonna do it."
"That's too much of a disregard for the brave." Though thou mayest acknowledge the power of the Lord, it is not easy to save men. Just fulfilling the responsibilities of a brave man. "
It seems as if she won't let me tell you whether it is or not.
This is what Tholia wanted to say.
If I didn't know anything in advance, I'd nod.
"I promised Sufi that I would be a brave man, so it would be unjust to decline." But I feel very grateful for the guild that pulled me out of the Kuzela Knights. "
"Kuku, I'm glad you're saying that. But I already got enough back. I don't want you to push me through."
I don't think they're going to take a step back.
That's why Rif's will was so hard.
In the middle of it, backup fire is coming in from behind.
"I don't think Zed's going to be a traitor."
Nerim.
Riff breathed a sigh of relief at her statement.
"Do you understand?" where the enemy is hiding..... "
"At least I don't think I'm here." I will be with Sheila and Cuena for quite some time. I've seen Zed's readiness. Whether you go to the Astea side or the Astea side, you will not be endangered. ”
What kind of conversation are you having?
But I can't have you interrupting my conversation right now. It's for deciding my advance and retreat, so it's hard to pinch my mouth.
Rif was twisting his neck with his arms together.
…………
Ahh, after all, it's like watching a toddler.
However, contrary to that appearance, there are so many situations in my head that I can't imagine.
"You want to bring me on your side, don't you?" I'm sure the purpose is the same. But from my point of view, you're the most suspicious person here. "
"It's true. This was taken one."
The riff throats amusedly.
"If you want me to believe you, accept them as I believe them. Needless to say, Zid is stronger than Sheila and Queena.”
It was a strangely persuasive word.
Rif smiled as he sighed as he gazed at the ceiling.
"Okay, you have to believe me."
"You didn't believe me before?"
Quena says lonely.
I agreed with that.
I just believed in the riff, and I have a chest pain that feels like I've been thinking about it for a while.
"No, I didn't believe it from the beginning. It's about trust being ranked higher than trust."
I didn't quite understand the meaning of the minor word change.
However, it would be better to think that it would have been better if it had been ranked up.
I wonder if it would be too simple for me to feel so happy.
"So, can you explain the situation?" I'm talking about "The Astorian" and "The Brave". "
Hmm. Let's start with our past.
Then the riff continued.
I was the Sage of the brave party two generations ago.
Really?
Sheila and I show our surprise.
Quena seemed to know.
Nerim also nodded.
"Well, I guess so." By the way, what generation am I? "
"Nine generations ago." Even though it was called the strongest in history, it's still a well-known name. "
"Yes, nine... eight more generations from us..."
"No, there was nothing four or eight generations ago." We're all living our lives. "
“That's good. I'm really glad."
Hello. Can't you explain the situation to me?
Sheila asks.
"I'm sorry. Anyway, I and Nerim were sages and sword saints, but they stood shoulder to shoulder with those who were called heroes. Even among the humans, you were excellent at jumping."
I don't know what to say.
Everyone here admits that Riff is good.
In this case, I would have been dead without Riff's magic items.
“That's why you're pulling a bow at Astaire?”
"I was planning to kill us from the beginning."
"... erm. What do you mean?"
"That's what it means." Zed, when will the Brave Party appear? ”
That's when the Demon King appeared.
"Hmm, that's right. The Demon King is strong." You want to rule the continent with that power. "
It's a demon race.
Sheila says.
That's right.
The Seven Great Demon Aristocrats were the best example.
They were always saying that power was everything.
"But I'll think about it." From the perspective of the strong, it is also a person who demonstrates how to use power. It will remind you that this world is weak and strong. "
It's not a very good way to put it, is it?
"I know you're disgusted, but unfortunately, history has proved it. Do you know the first brave man?"
Raines, right?
Quena answered naturally.
Of course, I don't know.
Sheila peeked at her face, wondering what to do.
Fufufu, I'm boasting.
Ah, this is "I knew it" face.
As expected, he was the head of the Knight School.
I thought you should know about Riff, but I kept my mouth shut. I don't know anything. That's not what I said.
"No, it's not."
... you're wrong!
Sheila, who had a pretty face, said, "Gahn!” I was surprised by the sound of the effect coming from somewhere.
"What do you mean? I'm sure it's Raines." It was learned in the Imperial Household of the Waila Empire. Just in case, there's no mistake. "
"If we're talking about made history, we're not mistaken. But the orthodox history is different. The first heroes were different."
"That's..."
"Only the 'Astheians' are informed." The story of the desire of a pathetic man who was inspired after defeating the demon king... Another demon king was the first champion who wanted to rule the continent. "
I see you had such a history.
"You know Ruina, right?" He's not an 'Astaire', either. "
In other words, whether it's the Imperial Household of the Waila Empire or not. You must be a member only.
Why are you so secretive?
"There are many things, but when it comes to brave people, it's to prevent the loss of trust." No one wants to hear the story of the first hero who was driven by desire and caused a massacre. "
Apparently, the lidded history was worse than I had ever imagined.
"I see... so, what does that have to do with anything?"
"In response to the fall of the first hero to the demon king, the Asteans changed their policy. The humans with the power that stood out also decided to be buried with the Demon King."
――
Nerim and Rif's sad face was impressive.
"Hey, but it was only the Brave Party that got killed, wasn't it?" Aren't there any other protruding tribes? Why did you bother..... "
"It's not influence. It takes a hero to move a man in a massive war. However, the charisma that was useful in wartime also became an extra influence in the post-war period. Because the first hero also wielded tyranny as a king after defeating the demon king. However, there must have been someone else who was secretly disposed of besides the brave party."
“Still, we're putting the Brave Men's Party at the centre of the tragedy because we were direct victims, but most of the constituent members were killed no matter what generation we saw.”
Nerim adds to Rif's words.
"It's terrible... then, did Riff and the party of the Evil Swordsman get killed?"
"Yes, the hero I trusted turned his blade to me." After that, I heard that he died of illness due to rumors of the wind, but he must have been killed nine out of ten. "
"When I was a girl, I was betrayed by a saint." If there is a difference, I was saved by providing magic technology to the "Astorians". "
Magic technology?
"Hmm. For example, a magic item against the magic of the curse that was hanging on Nerim." Nullified the magic of the "Astaire Apprentice" versus the strongest personal class. This is a sign that their plans are going to collapse. "
Did you bring Riff in to work around it?
Well. Originally, they were going to kill me, but they must have bought the ability to deal with their Shinto magic perfectly.
They pretend to be calm.
But I know.
The anger within is endless.
Rif isn't the type to say, "I'm glad I'm the only one who's alive."
”... if I were you, I might have killed all the [Astaire].”
I muttered to myself.
And then Riff nodded.
"I thought I'd do the same. But we didn't know the full extent of them. Just calmly check the authenticity of the information and hunt it down. Because if we don't eradicate it firmly, it doesn't make sense."
"It's the opposite of me."
Nerim says.
She was thoroughly crushing everything related to Astaire.
It was meant to save Sheila, so I don't think I can help it.
The two of them act in contrast, but the purpose is the same.
"I am being used by the Astheians." But it's all just to break up the organization. "
Quena was the first to react to that readiness.
Are you telling me you know the size of the opponent?
Of course, there's no way Riff doesn't know.
You know better than Quenna.
That is natural because it is an internal person.
Still, Quena dared to say that the difficulty of what Riff was talking about was high.
"It certainly surrounds several powerful people who are not breathing [the disciples of Astaire]." The guild's S ranks. There are other forces. "
"Even so, it's just the Brave Party. It's [Stellar Drop] 's Sword Saint Reuters. There was also a wise man, Aigel, who was good at magic items. That's a genius who was chosen as a wise man without magic. Besides, you should think that some believers are as powerful as A-ranks."
"Hmm. We should think of the number and quality of the opponents as high." But Nerim will join us, won't he? Even today, he is considered the most powerful sword saint of all time. "
"If you can destroy that organization, I'll help you." I won't spare you. "
There were also riffs.
Her magical skill is beyond doubt.
It's so powerful that the "Astorian" who kills most of the heroic party dares to use it.
I have seen it directly a few times, but the depth of knowledge and the delicacy of technology are immeasurable.
Moreover, if we can move to the guild, it would be like having one of the continent's most militarily powerful organizations on our side.
And you guys, right?
Rif's eyes glowed sharply.
Next to her, Quenna shrugged her shoulders.
"Don't be shy." You want Zed. "
"Don't be humble, Quena. It's no exaggeration to say that if you are only strong, you are S-rank."
"I am!?"
When she realized that she was being praised, Sheila grabbed a head start.
Rif nodded with a bitter smile.
Sheila's strong, too. Not a thousand.
Oh no!
I know it's not a lie, but depending on how you look at it, you'll be forgiven... "
"I want you to tell me the answer. Of course, you can refuse."
Quena and Sheila look at me.
They're on the side of the trouble, so I'm sure they'll follow me when I get back.
"... you don't even know how the [Astorian] disciples behave." When I think of my childhood alone in "The Bottom of the Forbidden Forest," I still have nightmares. Because I know the fear of being bullied by the stronger one. "
"It's good to be relieved. There are many plans for the destruction of the [Astaire's] disciples. There's something in there that doesn't kill anyone."
Oh, I see.
Naturally convinced by Riff's words.
She must be so wise as to accomplish it.
You can trust me because I'm the kind of person who leads a large organization, the guild.
Help or don't help Riff.
(... what if I could help you?)
You will make many enemies.
First of all, it's Reuters.
He's strong.
It was said that the guild was the strongest.
I wonder what would happen if you fought me.
... I wonder if I'll lose.
And Agel.
I don't want to fight the son of a skewer butcher.
I can't even imagine battling magic items.
You said you owe me, but I'm sure you're going to turn it on your enemies.
“I'm sorry. If it's true, I'd like to give you time, but you have to decide here.”
Riff calls for an answer.
"... will the Holy Republic also become an enemy?"
"That's what happens."
And then, and then.
Tholia and Phil are enemies.
I don't want to fight.
I hope they think the same, but they're not as indecisive as I am.
They both do it.
I don't know about me.
If we become enemies, can we kill each other?
Sufi.....
I'm not aware of the inhumanity of the Astorians.
If I knew, I'd try to stop it.
I promised to be a [Hero] with Sufi.
It's not about getting killed.
To be the savior that Spi seeks.
It's like helping people.
It's okay.
Spiffy's not coming to the battlefield, is he?
I'm sure the riff will solve it as peacefully as possible.
(But that's right. The answer was decided.)
I looked into Riff's eyes.
I can't lie.
"I will cooperate. I will not forgive what the 'Astheians' are doing."
"I see, I see... thank you."
Riff's words were accompanied by relief.
I'm sure this is the divide of destiny.
I understood with my head and instinct that I had decided so much.