The mountain march lasted only a week. In addition to the bad roads, the land was desolate, and I had to worry about securing water several times. However, he managed to find a spring or river, and sometimes bitten the roots of a tree to quench his thirst.

The magical power gradually drifted, and an unusual atmosphere began to appear overtly. Even the growing plants seem to have a completely different quality. I often felt that I felt something, and when I looked there, there was a violet with small flowers.

"That's right! I went behind!"

Angelin yelled at him and shook his sword at the other one. But it quickly stopped and jumped back, succumbing to Angelin's sword. The demon roared in a weird, provocative, ridiculous tone. A red-haired lion with a scorpion tail. A magical beast called Multicolas. Even though Anessa's arrows were already sticking out of her body, the monster came at a constant pace. Miriam, who has been spellbound, shakes his wand with regret.

"Damn, it's so quick ..." "I'm here ... three but even one is troublesome."

A magic book floating beside Ishmer emits faint light. The rearing instance is marguerite swung away by a sword.

A smart monster. Rather than believing in power and falling into a dark cloud, I'm waiting a certain distance to get tired. Angelin bites her teeth and holds her sword up again.

"Kashim, what can I do ...?" Absent"

Bergliff said so.

"I saw, but when you attack, you always cooperate. If you have one-on-one, there is enough chance." "But if you attack from here, you will keep a distance and come together with three animals," Anessa says Was. "That's why. I won't give you time to hang on them one at a time. Let's do the remaining one with everyone.

Shortly afterwards, Bergliff regained his sword and kicked the ground. Duncan follows, followed by Anessa, Miriam and Ishmer. Marguerite also jumps at Marticolas as quickly as the wind, and magical power swirls around Kasim.

Angelin raised her mouth and faced the rest. The martial arts seem to be somewhat surprised as the defensive humans have taken a turn. It seems that they can't join because they are completely closed. Certainly, I felt painful with two opponents, but I do not have a piece like losing if I have one to one in this way. I do not escape.

"That's really fun!"

In addition to the changing circumstances, apparently lacking calm in Angeline's fight, Marticolas roared and fluttered with sharp claws. Angelin inhales and kicks the ground lightly. Two swords. The lion's arms and head, which were swung down, separated from the body and rolled on the ground.

"... one-on-one is fine"

When I looked down, the other two were killed. If I couldn't get it, it would be risky to scatter it, but I was fortunate that the opponent was in vain and the talent was all right.

He was surrounded by three animals, and when he tried to attack, he immediately escaped and attacked him because he was a two- or three-person opponent. There was no problem if they were scattered all at once and one at a time. Angelin smiled happily with the observing eyes that saw it, and the dependable appearance of Bergliff, who immediately made decisions and gave instructions.

"n/a……"

In sight, Bergliff was sitting on the ground with a large sword. Miriam is jumping joyfully next to it.

"Did you do it! Hey, Belle-san, will you peel off this monster?" "Hmm ... That's right. It doesn't look bad as a material ..."

Berglyf closed his eyes a bit spicy and pinched his forehead with his fingertips. Somehow the complexion is bad. Angelin ran as a dokiri.

"Dad, are you okay? Injured ...?" "No ... I'm OK, I'm just a little tired."

Bergliff smiled weakly. Duncan frowns and raises his hand on Bergriff's forehead.

"Bell ... Isn't there a fever?"

Angelin is surprised and reaches forehead. Definitely hot. If you look closely, your eyes look hot and moist. Kasim scratched his head.

"Hey, hey ... don't go crazy, Bell." "I'm not going to go crazy.

Marguerite sighed.

"Sloppy bell. What should I do to take a break today?" "No, it's better to go to the" Navel of the Earth. " It's more dangerous to have a night here. "

Berggriff nodded in Ishmer's words.

"It's not impossible to walk. Let's go ahead. It's bad if a monster like the one before comes again."

Angelin took Berglif's arm.

"I'll lend you a shoulder ..." "No, Anger, you're asking for the top. You're the most aware of the demon beasts."

Can you find the surrounding enemy calmly in such an unconscious situation? Angelin squeaked. Berggriff smiled and stroked his head.

"Don't look like that. If you arrive early and rest, you'll heal quickly. And adventurers must always be calm. Don't let Dad be disappointed."

Angelin managed to make a smile and took out the crystal cone and headed the line. It doesn't seem like we'll have the time to peel off Multicorus.

Although the progress was slow because of poor scaffolding, I still managed to go ahead and noticed that people were suddenly going. At the top of the slope, you can see a couple of adventurers. The direction is similar to that of Angelin and others. When I looked at it in the distance, I saw some obvious artifacts, like a fortress, sandwiched between tall canyons. Ishmer breathes relief.

"I saw it ..." "Em, it looks like a citadel ..." "It seems to be from an old age. The other side is" Earth Navel "."

When my destination became visible, my steps suddenly became lighter. As we went up the slope, there was something like a road. Rather than a road made, it is a road that has naturally become such that people come and go. It stretched toward the fort, and the back of the adventurers was visible. He crossed his hands behind his head to make sure Marguerite wasn't clogged.

"Well, it was good to come from here if there was a way." "No, this way is only near the citadel. Look."

Ishmer pointed in the opposite direction of the citadel. The road continued for a while, but it disappeared halfway along the road, and the desolate ground spread.

"No matter where you go in the mountains, it's good at first, but it seems difficult to get involved and follow the same path, but you get here no matter where you go ... it's strange."

Angelin turned his eyes again. The first step is to get to it. Bergriff's complexion is getting worse, walking with Duncan's shoulders, but is about to fall.

As we approached, we realized that the fort was quite large. The stones were not cut out and were of different sizes and shapes, but the gaps between the stones fit together so closely that a piece of paper could not be inserted. Stepping into the citadel, Angelin looked away. Stone buildings lined the slopes on both sides of the road, with many adventurers, some of them being merchants. They carried large luggage, made simple stalls out of wood and cloth, and sold various things. Some even laugh at the sake.

Looking at the party, Ishmer laughs when he gets stuck.

"Did you be surprised? The hole itself is a little further away. There are many merchants who are eager to buy materials for high-ranking demons. Escort adventurers are among the best." "I was surprised ... I thought it was more like a killing." "It's like the area around the hole, but there are a lot of people who open a shop for adventurers ... I need to lay Mr. Bergliff down. "

Angeline looked back at Bergriff. Berglyph stood firm, but faced down with eyes down, breathing shallowly. A little further back, there was a very large stone building. It seems to be durable because natural stones are combined without gaps like a fortress. There are some places where loading is crude. Someone may have rebuilt it once it collapsed.

Angelin thought maybe there was a country here in the old days. An unknown kingdom buried behind history. I wonder if it was destroyed by a monster.

The large building seemed to have adventurers lying. Partitions are made of cloth everywhere in a large hall-like area, and it seems that each person is preparing his own place. It was already crowded, but I managed to find a place. Clean the floor and hang a cloth on the rope to separate the places.

Berglyph finally fell asleep and fell asleep. Angelin did his hand on the forehead. The heat is not drawn. I think it was rather hot. Kasim is catching luggage.

"Would you like to incense herbs. I have to wipe my sweat. Can someone come for water?"

Anessa has a leather bag.

"I'm coming." "Oh, I'm going too. I want to see you around here." "I'm gonna go. fool"

The three accompanied and went out. Angelin was holding Bergriff's hand for a while, but eventually rose and went to the wall, looking out through a pierced window. A light breeze stroked my cheeks, shaking my hair and passing through the building. It's not as hot as Istaf, probably because of its higher altitude. The wind is cool and comfortable.

There are many people under your eyes. Each person walking down the road looking down may be an adventurer with a skill in his arms. Busy, lively and bustling as a small town. It's more like a town. Is there a large number of adventurers because the great seas are close? There is no experience with so many high-ranked adventurers meeting together. This wasn't the case even when Orphan defeated the Demon King.

"It's lively"

I was surprised and looked at my eyes as I heard a voice from the neighbor. The same or a little younger boy was standing next to him, looking down from the window in the same way. The boy has long hair tied behind his head. At first glance she was dark-haired, but she shimmered in ultra-blue when illuminated. A kimono of key tie weave is put on from the top of the robe. He seems to be from the east. Angelin was surprised that he would not be preoccupied at this distance. There is no doubt that he is quite skilled.

The boy smiled at Angelin and gave his hand.

"Toya. Thank you."

Angelin slammed Toya's hand, confused. Toya smiled laughingly.

"Don't be scared so much. You'll be fighting together for a short time."

I wondered what it was, but remember, Angeline bowed down a little when he remembered that in Adventures of the Earth, it was dangerous if the adventurers didn't work together.

"Hello ..." "What's your name?" "...? Oh, me? Angelin ..."

Toya shrugged, shrugging at Angeline's embarrassment.

"I hate you? I'm sorry." "No ... it's such a character ..."

Angeline scratched her head. I don't really watch out for Toya, but I don't know what I've talked to my first meeting. I'm more worried about Berggryf's condition. Toya fumbled as though the scion had disappeared, but soon opened her mouth.

"In fact, are you looking for people ... are you looking at the elf?" "Elves ...?"

Marguerite? Said Angelin, tilting his head.

"What happened to Toya?"

At that time, a shadow appeared. Angelin was astonished when he saw that. Elegant ears and tall elves stood on smooth silver hair like bamboo leaves. A woman.

"... Sati?"

The Elf tilted his head, muttering unintentionally.

"Sati? No?" "Oh ... sorry."

Another, Angelin dropped her shoulder. Not so convenient. Toya scratched her cheek.

"What's wrong, Morin. I can't see you. "Oh, Angelin-san."

When Angelin bowed, Morin smiled.

"Morin, thank you. Toya is annoying ..." "If nothing was annoying ... hey?"

Angelin was embarrassed and swam away. Morin sighed as if she was stunned.

"Isn't it annoying after all. You see, I'll go. I'm hungry." "I just ate a little before .... Oh no. Angeline-san. Also," "Oh, well ..."

They went away. Somehow relieved. It doesn't seem bad, but I can't keep up. Somehow embarrassing his unpleasantness always teased by Kasim. It was nice that Casim was not here, Angelin gasped and turned his heels back. The fire is intensified and burned in the stone furnace. Bergliff was sleeping calmly.

"Dad, did you calm down a bit ...?" "Oh, Bell got a lot of pills and he applied it because he had some pills to make his life easier." "But it's surprising. I thought he was

Duncan shook his head in the words of Ishmer.

"No, Bell has wonderful arms and observation eyes, but his life in Tornella is long. Even though his body is robust, changes in the environment put a burden on his body if he is not used to traveling. "Isn't that what you do?" "That's right ... That's right. Speaking of which, it's not an adventurer ..." "Well done, because the oilers were still relying on Bell."

Kasim said so and clasped his hand behind him.

"But I'm here. It's not enough to meet Percy." "Yeah ..."

Angelin sat down beside the bonfire and lowered. Moreover, it is not easy to find out if there are so many people. Once the great shogun has begun, it may not be the case of a long-awaited orchestra.

But I don't think we need to hurry too much. Percival has been in this "Navel of the Earth" all the time, and the end of the Great Seas will not mean that he will not go anywhere. Isn't it bad that we meet slowly after the ending of the great shogun and the number of people decreases? Yes, are there Yakumo and Lucile too? Angeline sat on her knees if she wanted to see her.

Duncan looks up after apparently finishing his ax.

"Don't you discover anything, Angers?" "Hmm ... there are so many people. Everyone is just talented people ... some of you just talked. There was an elf. It wasn't Sati-san ..."

Seeing Casim reacting a little to the word elf, Angelin added. Kassim smiled and put on his mountain hat again.

"Hehehe, I guess it won't go so well ... but it's unusual. Well, the oilers also bring Mary." "But if there are so many talented people, information is likely to gather. Angers What was your story told? ”“ Um ……… ”

Ah, Angelin scratched her cheek, saying she was only introducing herself. This is how Kasim laughs again at his unfriendlyness.

"... I'm looking for something."

Angelin stood up in a deceptive position. Kasim laughed from the air. I'm worried about Bergliffe, but there's no spec even if it's swelling sideways. I'm going to look for something nutritious and feed me.

I left the building and walked towards the citadel. Passing only through various adventurer outfits, probably from all over the continent, they pass through many small stalls. As the sun goes down, lamps are starting to light at the eaves of the stall. Seeing such a scene, it seems incredible that there is a nest of high-ranking monsters nearby.

Many stalls sell wound medicine and food. On the other hand, some shops specialize in buying materials. There were places like a tavern, and surprisingly, a woman who made a sashimi with an ana figure and saw a woman taking care of him was also seen. Really a town. I feel like some people make a living here.

When I was looking at my eyes, I hit someone. Something smelled like a herb. Angelin rushed and looked forward.

"Excuse me……"

Looking up, Angelin gasped involuntarily. Standing was a lion-like man. A cloak is put on a simple armor. Standing in front of me feels like some hair. I think I will be pressured. The man looked at Angelin with a sharp glance and left without saying anything.

Angelin breathed as though her throat had been released.

"... that's been a long time."

For Angelin, few people think it is unlikely to win. Belglyph and Graham are. Many adventurers in the area also felt that they looked strong but could not lose as far as they could see. But only the current man was exceptional.

"... I'm OK. I'm not an enemy ... and not as much as my dad."

She was taking deep breaths in a terrifying manner, pulling the hem of her clothes as she went. I saw a drooping dog-eared girl with sharp eyes.

"Douyu, Rimenbamy?" "A! Lucille!"

Angelin was happy and took Lucille's hand. I felt the fear was blown away at once. Lucille flapped his ears.

"A long time ago, Anger. You're doing a safe beacon?" "Yeah, Lucile was fine ...?" "Mochinoron ... one person?" And Kassim-san are all coming. ''

Lucille closed his eyes.

"Good. Shall?" "Shall isn't coming." "Oh, sadness .... but it's dangerous." Crises are next to each other, so it's fun! "

Indeed, Angeline somehow understood that, according to Lucille, this buzz was also due to death and side by side. Adventurers do not know when to die. It is not unusual for those who have just exchanged sake to become silent corpses. So, adventurers enjoy themselves when they can. I was convinced that there were many sake and food stores. The better you earn, the more exciting your money. Since there are only high rank adventurers, the business here will be rich.

However, that made me feel strange.

"But this is the only place I'm doing with food ..." "Old people said. If you don't have bread, you should eat the demon." "Eh?" There are plenty of vegetables because there are many plant-type beasts. If you sell meat, adventurers will be happy. Two birds with one stone.

Angelin laughed half-amazed, for something strangely self-sufficient. Perhaps you are a strange adventurer who hunts demons by himself and cooks its meat.

"Yakumo-san ...?"

I thought Lucille might be lost, but I didn't say it. Lucille looked into Angelin's face.

"Do you want to see the uncle of" Haou sword "?"

Angelin gasped. That's it. Originally, Yakumo and Lucile told me and I came to this place. There is no reason they do not know about Percival.

"I want to see you ... but my dad is more than me ... but he's a bit more now."

At that time, there was a sudden loud noise. Angeline looked back and was surprised that something was happening over there. It is the direction of the "hole" which is the center of the "earth navel". Lucille caught her nose.

"... I smell fish.

After a while, a strange smell drifted on Angelin's nose. One adventurer ran while shouting something from the hole.

"I came out! It's a big game! And I'll come over here!"

Some kind of demon seems to have appeared. The eyes of those who drunk in the traffic changed, and they quickly got up with weapons. Lucille saw Angelin.

"Would you like to go?"

The fact that you're here means that that big building you've decided to sleep on may be dangerous. My dad is not ready to fight now. I have to protect it. Angelin nodded and ran out. Lucille also comes with a light step.

They sprinted between the people, sprinting on the street, and walked out of the building to the open.

"Uh ..."

Angelin gasped involuntarily. Lots of adventurers were looking up with weapons in their hands.

A giant fish was floating in the purple sky that had passed away. The body is flat and long, with no dorsal or belly fins. Instead, large fins, like bird wings, protrude from both sides of the body, gently scratching the air. Each one of them was covered with scales that seemed to be about the size of a human waist, and a number of mustaches stretched near the large mouth and swung like water.

Dragon whale Bahamut. Although it was a fish, it was an S-rank monster named "dragon".