Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

"Hello"

"This is the Ambassador."

When I showed my face to the ceremony hall in a carriage with everyone, the witches of the Temple of the Moon quietly greeted me with a courtesy.

The Marquis of Gilbolt as well as Tefra should be at the ritual venue. Because it was in the form of shifting magic and sending it to the ritual venue and being protected by the Knights and the Mages.

Because Tefra wants to talk to me, he decided not to move the Marquis elsewhere either, but to wait for my visit.

"Well, I'll have a little chat with you two."

"Yes."

Grace and the others said they were waiting at the lodging facility while we talked. Mallane looks happy because there is also a penelope.

They said they were in the East Room, so I headed over there and Tefra, Marquis Gilbolt and his wife were just talking. Does the relationship between Tefra and the Marquis feel close to that of Claudia and King Melvin? The Marquis Gilbolt is quite awed of Tefra.

"Oh, Theodore"

"This, my ambassador."

When he realized what I looked like, Tefra broke up with him, and Marquis Gilbolt and his wife stood up and gave him a deep salute.

"Are you all there?"

"We've all been waiting for that. You kept your promise, and I wanted to thank you for it. The curse just disappeared."

Tefra slightly opens the chest of the garment, which should also be described as a flaming feather, with a grin.

"That was good. If the spell hadn't vanished just by defeating the witch, we would have had to head to Mount Tefra."

"As far as I'm concerned, I didn't think it was a bad idea to travel with them."

Tefra laughs bitterly, he goes on with the words.

"Of course, the curse is gone from these two, too. I need to talk to you too... right. He said he wanted to tell you something. Would you like to start there?

"I don't mind that."

Answering, Marquis Gilbolt nods and opens his mouth.

"First, let me thank you. A grace that saved the lives of not only the inhabitants, but also their wives and daughters. How should I reward you?... No, I apologize for making a scene around the ambassadorial palace and within the Kingdom of Verdogal before that, and I guess it's better to be rewarded."

"You're safe and above all. I did receive word of thanks and apologies."

Payback. But I'm not in a position to decide it, and if that means defense around me, the end is achieved. So I guess that's the job of King Melvin or the king of Sylvatria. If you do that, the situation is the situation.

King Melvin was aggressive in rescuing Marquis Gilbolt, and I don't think he would make unscrupulous demands.

Well... from the Marquis Jilbolt, I suppose I owe him an unrequited debt against me and the Kingdom of Verdogal.

"I am not in a position to ask the Marquis for reward or punishment. I hope this will lead to friendship and public peace in both countries."

The Marquis bowed his head deeply again meditating on my words. Is this where you tried to tell the Marquis from me? If you can get information from the Marquis about Sylvatoria's domestic affairs, I think that's fine.

Talk about the Silvatorian relationship - turning over King Melvin sounds good.

Tefra turns to me when I have a separate story with the Marquis Jilbolt.

"Well, Theodore. I want you to take something from me."

"What do you mean?

"Though I suffered such wounds, you kept your promise to me"

Tefra looks at the healing shell affixed to my burn, and she looks straight at me.

"If you return something from me, you'll have to stand up as an ally. Then my blessings to those close to you. And I want to leave a sign of friendship in this ceremonial venue that you created."

"What is the blessing of Lord Tefra..."

The Marquis rounds his eyes.

"Uhm. Makes it more resistant to flames and cold. A few things will not cause burns, and even in the midst of a snowstorm it will not lose warmth. Though...... those people are only people's bodies. I want you to think that my blessings are not absolute either."

... No, definitely not. I'm quite grateful for the fire and ice resistance. I guess it has an affinity for fire because it's a volcanic spirit, and it means something like giving warmth in a hot spring against icing. Besides, from the mouthfeel, it works for all party members.

"That's... that's helpful."

Answering, Tefra narrows her eyes with joy.

"And as a testament to the friendship that we leave behind in this ceremony... I think we can gush water from the land, just like we did near the mountains"

Near Mount Tefra - that is, just like Marquis territory, when it comes to gushing water......

"Uh. Does that mean a hot spring will gush?

"Hmm. Would there have been a pond in the garden where you made it? I want to make sure the water springs from it."

"Does that mean it's the same water as my territory?"

"I guess so"

Marquis Jilbolt nods at Tefra's words.

"The Embassy. You'll be proud of the local area, but those hot springs are good. It warms up from the core, and they say it's medicinal even if you drink it."

"Can you use it for Yuji?"

"Yes, they say the skin is smooth and luminous."

Marquis Jilbolt nods.

Hot springs are fascinating. It would be disproportionate if it had a medicinal effect. I thought about the use of ritual venues, but isn't this a decision?

"But there's one problem with doing that. There is something in this land - an incredible force working from my point of view. I think that if we can talk to the rulers of the land and gain their recognition, we will be able to extend our strength..."

"Then maybe... although I think I can introduce you"

"Hmm. That's my ally."

Tefra laughed delightfully in my response, and Marquis Gilbolt blinked.

In conclusion, it's possible.

I took Tefra to Claudia's and asked her if it was possible and she returned a light answer.

"Really?

"It's not like trying to change the root of a labyrinth. The same goes for the labyrinth of the pit... but in the direction of enlarging, it moves easily."

Change the root of the labyrinth. In other words, the caretaker Claudia is needed to maintain the labyrinth, so the labyrinth also tries to defend it, even against Claudia's will. That defense is a runaway demon or a Guardian...... The defects in the labyrinth and the purpose of strengthening the people living around the labyrinth are competing and conflicting.

"Maybe just make a pact between Tefra and me, and the labyrinth side will hold you back with Tefra's power at its core. If you think of Yuji as keeping people fit, it fits the direction I'm looking for from the beginning."

According to Claudia's words, although the Spirit Palace and the Moonlight Temple at the back of the labyrinth used more advanced magical ceremonies, she also allowed them because they were essentially the purpose of exiting the demon threat, and the labyrinth side accepted them with a decision of direction made by its will. Indeed... neither the equipment for the demon nor the Yuji field would have anything to do with maintaining the labyrinth.

"So thank you very much from now on."

And, Claudia gives Tefra her hand.

"Welcome. Goddess of the Moon. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Tefra smiles and takes Claudia's hand.

"I swear I will bring blessings to this land as long as my covenant with Claudia and my bond with my friend Theodore are alive"

"Then let me welcome it. Walk together and wish each other prosperity"

Between Claudia's connected hands and Tefra's, a glow arises.

The light becomes stronger and stronger, and the brilliance just blinks. Eventually, that slowly subsided.

"- That's it. It must have been like an enclave around Mount Tefra."

"What do you mean?

"Tefra would be free to go to and from the mountains and ritual venues."

"Ho."

Tefra gives a happy look to Claudia's words.

"Hmm...... So, should we make the ritual venue a spiritual temple in Tefra, and make it easy to use and maintain the interior as a hot spring facility?"

"That's exciting."

Let me do a lot more around there with magic architecture. I would be able to make it a public bath or something around the ritual hall... well, I'm talking to King Melvin.

"Is it a hot spring? Looking forward to it."

Mallane snorts at Grace's words. Everyone has a happy look when they hear it's a hot spring. Yeah. I'm looking forward to the hot springs, too. I also want to consult with Alfred and work hard to make good equipment.