A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

"Firstly, Mr. Reurus, do you know about the Spirit?

"Spirit?

Reurus, who spoke to Estelle, unexpectedly frowned. When I hear of spirits, I know very little.

"... who speaks up when you sing?

If Reurus knew anything, he would have said the word "Spirit of Ice" to Sharon when he fought Kimira.

"That's right. When you sing, you often rely on the spirits who control the magical attributes you want to use."

Apparently it wasn't a mistake. Esther explains how to supplement the "chant."

"Spirit of Fire, Spirit of Ice, Spirit of Wind, Spirit of Lightning, Spirit of Water, Spirit of the Earth... collectively referred to as Spirit"

"Hee... are spirits different from monsters?

Is it a kind of monster, or is it a creature that distinguishes itself from a monster? It was a realuse that I was worried about and asked, but Estelle raised her eyebrows in trouble.

"Spiritualism teaches you not to be a monster. Mr. Reurus, don't say that when you meet spirituals other than me. You're gonna get mad at me, right?

They say not to treat religious symbols like monsters. When Reurus lowered his head to apologize, Esther resumed her conversation.

"So, there are spirituals who attach special importance to spiritualism. That's the Great Spirit!"

"The Great Spirit?

Is there any difference from the other spirits you just heard? When Reurus looks strange, Esther stretches her big chest.

"Yes, it's the Great Spirit Comona. Spirits who govern attributes are also subject to faith, but the Great Spirit is special among them!"

So Esther turned to the stone statue placed in the chapel. It's a stone statue of a woman, but apparently that's the likeness of the Great Spirit Comona.

"Do you know the language we speak, Mr. Reurus?

"... I don't know."

As Estelle told me, Reurus didn't know what language he was speaking. In view of that fact, I realized the harshness of life once lived in Shenna Village and sighed deeply.

"The language we are speaking is Komona!"

"Comona? What does the Great Spirit have to do with Commona?

Considering the flow of the story, it has to do with it. When Reurus asked, Esther nodded joyfully.

Yes… Comona is the name given to the Great Spirit. There's hardly any literature left, but there was a big fight about a thousand years ago. "

"Big fight?

What a vague expression. I don't even know where or who fought who.

"According to one theory, the battle between people and monsters... is that right? It's in the middle of Paradise."

Reurus wanted to tell me where it was. Lok doesn't even know about his country in the first place. The name of the continent doesn't ring a bell.

Did you understand the feeling of Reurus? Esther leans her neck in trouble.

"The continent we live in... is a continent in the southwest from the perspective of the Caldeba continent. I have heard that there are multiple countries that are very large and the same as or greater than Mataroi -"

Called the Caldivian continent, it is a realuse that feels like someone has heard of it. However, I think I'll soon forget it again.

"Anyway, there was a fierce struggle between people and monsters in the central continent of Paradia. But there were more monsters, and they were stronger, and humans were disadvantaged."

There is no guarantee that what happened a thousand years ago is right. It's a Reurus that I wanted to ask half of the story, but it's a little interesting.

"It was the Great Spirit who saved the people who were being pushed into trouble at that time. The Great Spirit was able to manipulate several attributes of magic and defeated monsters in cooperation with mankind."

"That's a cheap story....."

I understand the approximate story, but it seems that the details have not been communicated.

"In honor of the achievements of that time, I worshipped the great spirits... the spirits led by Komona-san."

"Hee... I know a lot about formation, but what is spiritualism now?

I don't really want to get into religious relations, but as far as I can tell from the side of the corona, I also seem to know your story. I mean, it's a commonly known story.

Reurus is born and raised, and Reurus has no “general” information about his hands. If you have the opportunity to listen, it is easier to listen.

"To the Great Spirit who saved mankind, to the Spirit who governs the various attributes necessary for people such as fire to live, and naturally I give thanks. That's the spirit doctrine, no more or less."

"... that's it?

Do you not deny the believers money or approach the powerful? Do you think about religion because the roots of Reurus are distorted?

"Thank the great spirits and feed them daily... that's all?

Esther also tilted her neck against Reus, who tilted her neck. Apparently, he really thinks so. Still, when Reurus is surprised, Esther strikes as if she remembers something.

"However, the spirits you believe in vary from region to region. People who speak Komona have many facets, such as the Great Spirit, Dwarves who prefer forgery, Spirits of Fire, and Elves who believe in Spirits of Wind."

But that was exactly what Reurus was afraid of.

"... the fact that spirits who believe are different seems to be true between believers."

"The attributes of spirituals who believe are different, but they are the same in terms of believing in spirits, so they will not be bad friends. We respect each other!"

I wonder if it's true and look at Esther in the eye, but it doesn't look like she's lying. At least Esther's spiritual believers seemed to have a sense of companionship in general and no great commitment.

"I see... such a religion. Pastoral or peaceful religion, I think. I thought," Kill the heathens, kill the unbelievers. "

It seems that if the world changes, so will religion. If you are saying that it is good to believe in spirits of your favorite attributes, it is not stingy to believe as a Reurus.

However, for the first time, Esther changed her expression to a harsh one after hearing Reurus's words. Until then, the softness differed from the smile and distorted his expression painfully.

"... not so radical, but there are religions that say similar things."

Unprolonged, slightly disgusting voice. Reurus was surprised at the tone of his voice, but Esther strayed in disgrace.

"Have you ever heard of Gregorianism?

"Gregorian? No... it's the first time."

I've never even heard of spiritualism. There was no reason for Reurus to know about other religions.

"Really... this Mataroi is a very small religion compared to Spiritualism, but in some countries Gregorianism will also become a widely known religion ~"

"Hmmm... as far as Esther's reaction is concerned, you're setting up a noisy doctrine?

Ignorance can lead to danger. Especially when it comes to religious relations, I didn't intend to ignore it as a revus. Therefore, when asked for details, Estelle wrinkles between her eyebrows.

"In Gregorianism, we believe in powerful monsters as“ gods ”... and we define the Great Spirit and the Spirits of each class as a kind of powerful monster."

"Ah...."

That's all I could read about why Estelle hates hair. In Gregorianism, I wonder if the great spirits and spirits who believe in spiritualism are not given special consideration.

And yet, when I heard that a powerful monster had emerged, I went hunting...

"What? What does that religion want?

I believe in powerful monsters, but if there are powerful monsters, I go hunting. Reurus was confused because he didn't know what he wanted to do with Gregorianism.

"I don't know... I didn't hear that the Great Spirit has been destroyed, but the Spirit with strong powers has been destroyed several times..."

Apparently, Gregorians have killed spirits who believe in spiritualism several times. Even if you think you're selling fights from the front, there's nothing you can do about it.

"Therefore, there is no dispute between spiritual believers. There's an enemy out there.

"Oh, oh... I see. By the way, can I ask you about the powerful monsters that Gregorianism believes in? Sometimes I feel hated for defeating without knowing....."

I don't want to fight powerful monsters, but Reurus is an adventurer. In the first place, I was defeating Kimira the other day.

"That's right... by the standards of the adventurer, the advanced monster would be so... Among them, dragon species other than dragons are definitely applicable."

"Dragon species?

Judging by words alone, it seems that there are monsters like dragons in this world. Reurus thought he didn't want to encounter monsters that were stronger than Kimira.

"Class dragons such as Fire Dragons, White Dragons, and Black Dragons. Whether other monsters will be targeted depends on their strength...."

The dragon species is confirmed, and other monsters appear to be on a case-by-case basis. When Reurus nodded to show understanding, Esther smiled to change the air.

So, Mr. Reurus, don't you believe in spiritualism too? Now I bless you as a spiritual teacher. "

"I don't know... what kind of spiritual teacher is that?

From what I've heard, it doesn't seem to be a problem to call in, but is it because the former Japanese are the first to be alert to religion?

Religious solicitation came to my home even in my previous life. At that time, she was a pair of women with a smile, but I can still remember coming with a biblical book in one hand. The memory of the previous life has faded considerably, but it had an impact so quickly that I could remember it.

"The Spirit Teacher is a word that refers to a believer who was allowed to build a church. Otherwise, it's called a Spirit. You can't be a spiritual teacher unless you're recommended by multiple spiritual teachers!"

Even though Esther is still young, she seems to be much better among spirituals.

"Wow... that means Esther's cutting this church up."

"... I'm a new American spiritual teacher, and I'm out right now, but I'm being assisted."

When Reurus admired her honestly, Esther told her to be humble while dyeing her cheeks red.

"I think it's amazing enough in New America... but why church in the abandoned city of Laval? You didn't think it was dangerous, did you? If it's a well-known religion, it's the only thing that matters inside the walls of Laval..."

If there is already a church in Laval, other towns and villages would be fine. At least there should have been no church in the village of Shena.

When powerful monsters emerge, the Raval Waste City, the first to be “fed”, is extremely dangerous. In the first place, Esther, a young maiden, runs the church in a noisy place.

This is an easy place to spend from the Reurus, which was accepted in the abandoned city of Laval, because the village of Shena, the birthplace, was worse than ever. Reurus thinks it's heaven where it is compared to that place.

"It's because it's dangerous. Because I can use healing magic, I can heal those who are injured, and I think that's why I need to believe in“ those places "... it's not going so well.

With her hands on her chest, Esther affirmed without a lie. It is because it is a dangerous place that faith is needed, and because I have the power to heal others.

I can't say anything more about Reurus, who was told that such an ester has treated me.

However, many of those injured in the battle against Kimira have not benefited from Esther's help, and she is unable to measure the distance to the Laval Waste City, where she is treating herself. It was thought to be a manifestation of intention not to get deeply involved in religion.

It would be helpful if you could take back the orphans, but I don't think that I could be saved just because I relied on religion. In the abandoned city of Laval, it is recommended that you protect yourself, your people, and the town by yourself. It was decided that adding religion to it would not be a positive element.

Not actively eliminating, but not accepting. Corona, who brought Reurus here, did not speak to the evidence. Personal friendship with Esther doesn't seem to involve her as a resident of the abandoned city of Laval.

Of course, that's why we're not forcing it to Reus. You are free to learn about Spiritualism by your own volition and how to get along with it.

(Even so, I'm a little religious.....)

In Japan in the previous life, a loose religious view such as celebrating Christmas, listening to the temple's night bell on New Year's Eve, and celebrating the first shrine on New Year's Eve was the mainstream. Reurus did not leak into the example, but if he was asked whether he believed in spiritualism, the answer was no.

It would be reasonable to stay with business-like relationships that do not leave you alone and rely on you to pay for it when you need it. When comparing the abandoned city of Laval with Spiritualism, the focus is on the former as a realuse.

(In the meantime, I'll give you the treatment price... so I don't owe you anything.)

I don't know how much the market is, but if you give me one piece of gold, I'm sure there's no shortage. Even though the equipment has been newly renewed, it is still there because it is only leather equipment. No matter how many religious people they are, if they were treated, they should be repaid.

It was a realuse that thought and caught my nose, but one day I realized that the silent ester was looking strangely at me.

"Hmm? What's wrong?

"No...."

Esther's head tilted to the right, tilted to the left, and finally tilted to the right again. It has a sad atmosphere, like seeing strange things.

"Mr. Reurus... I see. Don't you think there's something different about you?

――――

Suddenly, Reurus stopped breathing on his own. Unknowingly staring at Esther, Reurus opened his mouth while suppressing the tremors of his throat.

"... isn't that the usual way for con artists to guide their opponents with such vague expressions?

Decorate a large number of people as if they were true and talk, and make them feel like they've been told troubles even though they shouldn't know who they are. Reurus also remembered that such techniques existed.

Still, I accidentally uttered offensive words because Esther's words were illustrative.

Is that what you're saying through your past life, or are you telling me to take over as a regular means of con artists? Although there is not a known and troubled past, it cannot be denied that the existence of the memory of the previous life leads to any problems.

"I've been given the 'protection' of the Great Spirit!"

"... what is' protection '?

Reurus to encourage conversation while keeping vigilance down. The world is full of things you don't know, and you don't know what you don't ask.

"Special abilities... or words that refer to special talents. It's extraordinary and full of magic, it's amazing at certain attributes and magic... just like me because it's so“ ordinary and special "..."

Then the word was cut, and Esther opened her eyes wide. The way the words were delimited was the same, but it contained surprises as if they had been disturbed by something.

I peered into Estelle's eyes. I shouldn't have been particularly surprised, but in front of Reurus' eyes, Esther's eyes had a pale red light.

"Hmm!?

In addition, magic begins to be unleashed from Esther's body. Reus, who perceived it, kicked the floor aggressively and stood up to cover Corona with his dagger on his hips.

The Great Sword is more powerful, but it's too inconvenient to swing around indoors. Therefore, when I was alert to Esther while trying to pull out the dagger at any time, unlike before, I uttered words with a harsh voice tone.

"― ― Sometimes it has a power that can also be called allotropy. Oh, I'm not going to hurt you. In the first place," this is not the ability to attack others. "

That's how Estelle stares at Reurus. I don't think I'm going to harm you, but Reurus found out that he sees something inside of me.

"Whoa... what's with those eyes?"

A disgusting feeling like being searched in your stomach with your hands. Reurus felt the chills of his whole body upside down, but Esther spinned the words.

"Hmm... you're a very distorted and heterogeneous soul. Starvation... death from disease... death from overwork? I've never seen cause and effect so difficult to see, but I've never seen cause and effect so complicated."

――――

Again, Reurus said nothing. There was a verse that came to mind what Esther's words meant.

"Is that the price, or is there something like 'protection' in your body... no, it looks like something like 'protection'. Power to eat? Magic vortex? Resistance to poison? It's a complicated mix."

Is it true that the product in front of me is ester? The more Reurus remembered that question, the stare was mechanical.

"Have you ever broken your stomach? It seems that what you've eaten is changing... hah, instead of capturing the magic that fills the world, you're turning the food that you've taken into magic. Rather than" protection, "it's a kind of cause and effect convergence and curse."

"What do you mean...?

I am concerned about various things. There were too many things I couldn't miss about Estelle.

The end of the path followed by the "former you”... the cause and effect appears in the “present you”. It looks like you've been through some of the hardships, but that's what's shaping you now... that's all. "

"... does it have anything to do with my feeling magic?

According to what Reurus heard, magicians should be the only ones who could feel the magic. Even so, I didn't ask myself the question of being able to sense magic as a "bad feeling”.

"It has to do with it. But that's the problem with your soul. Because the thread of causation is not entangled."

It's a rough line of words. What I wanted to ask came next, but now Reurus wanted to hear it quietly.

"Not here, a wandering person who came from somewhere." Your presence today is a consequence of cause and effect. I don't want anyone to worry about me... you can live as you like. "

As soon as I said that, Esther's body shakes a lot. At the same time, the mysterious atmosphere that had been wrapped up until then dispersed, and Esther shook her head many times to avoid sleepiness.

When I look at it, I can't see the red light I've been wearing.

"Hmm... I'm tired..."

Subsequently, Esther leaked a prolonged voice. It's from the ester that we talked about earlier, and the atmosphere has returned to softness.

"This is the 'protection' of the Great Spirit... I can see the shape of other people's souls. But you're very tired."

"... I have a lot to ask you."

Reurus turned a tight eye to the ester that wiped the sweat off her forehead. But Esther just leans her neck in trouble.

"I'm sorry. When you enter the current state, your memory flies. So even if I ask you, can you answer me....."

"I see....."

I don't seem to be lying. Reurus sighed loudly and turned to Corona, who was hiding behind him.

"... Corona?

But before long, Corona disappeared. Looking around, Corona somehow moved to the corner of the room, touching her ears and closing her eyes even further.

"Corona knows what I'm capable of, so she evacuated so she wouldn't listen to me."

"Thank you for coming, but don't use it where others are...."

In other words, it seems that I am the only one who has heard the story so far. If you believe Esther's words, you will not remember them, nor will you listen to Corona. Reurus needs to hold him alone.

Reurus sighs again. It was a sigh that was deeper and more tiring than ever.

"Explain to me beforehand... at least I wanted you to be prepared."

"I'm sorry... I rarely look at it regardless of my own will. Didn't I say something rude?

It seems that the phenomenon just now was not done by Esther herself.

Earlier conversations - a number of words that can only be said to be divine. It raised a lot of questions for Reurus, but at the same time it solved some of the questions we had before.

"No... thank you very much. It's good to be here today."

Apart from believing in spiritualism, I was able to see things that should be regarded as “God's work” for the first time, including in my previous life. Therefore, Reurus thanked honestly and fished his pocket and took out a cloth bag instead of a wallet.

"The other day's treatment and what we were talking about... I don't know if it'll pay for it, but take it."

What Reurus wanted to give you was the reward he had left for the Kimilla Crusade - three pieces of gold minus the new gear. There was another silver coin, but I can't just give you the living expenses for today and tomorrow.

When the silver coins were removed from the cloth bag, Esther loosened her expression thankfully. However, Reus looked suspicious when he handed over the cloth bag instead of the silver coin.

Do you think it would be rude to check the contents here? Estelle does not look inside the cloth bag. Reurus laughs at such an ester and turns his gaze to the back of the church.

"Some kid took it, didn't he? Let me eat something delicious with this. Oh, I don't accept refunds."

"I'm taking care of this town, and I didn't have to pay for what I did earlier, but... I appreciate your feelings."

I don't know how Esther's church earns money, but raising a child costs money. In addition, there were not one or two children's voices heard from the back of the church, and it seemed that there were at least ten around.

"Well then, let me go home for today... well, there's one last thing I wanted to ask you."

"What is it?

Reus turned his back on Esther and walked to Corona, who was in a state of three monkeys at the edge of the room. Then he tapped his shoulders slightly and opened his eyes, retrieving the Great Sword, and then pushed Corona forward to the exit of the church.

"Estelle's abilities are unusual," she said, "but what else is there?"

It was just a question of interest. When she opens the door and looks over her shoulders, Esther puts her hand on her cheeks and makes a thoughtful face.

"From what I've heard, you can use magic that doesn't capture attributes...? You can manipulate time, you can change the world as you want."

"Yeah... ask yourself, but I don't want to see anyone who can do that."

I thought I shouldn't have asked, but I slipped through the door and slowly closed it. And after about a minute of walking with Corona, Esther screams in astonishment from the church on her back.

Apparently, I checked the contents of the cloth bag I gave you. I thought three gold coins were too exciting, but they healed the wounds I suffered when I fought Kimira.

It is good to earn money again. Besides, Esther told me something worth a thousand dollars. I don't think it's proportionate as a consideration, but I gave all the money I could give to the Reurus until tomorrow, except for living expenses.

Um, Mr. Reurus? Now Estelle is screaming..... "

"I just donated most of my money. Aren't you happy for me?

While laughing small at Corona's words, Reus left the church behind.