Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

"Are you a vicious sinner in what the ghost has deposited from the Immortal... That's a tricky story. So you don't want any trouble with us."

"Well, you will. My brothers and sisters and I are hoping we can bring them into battle in the plains near the mountains."

Talking about the Ayatsuji brothers and sisters, the ragged river boy seemed to have conceived with his arms around him, but eventually slapped him around his knees with his watery hands and said.

"Okay, I get it. I liked that you came forward to talk through it. I'll show you right away, I just wanted to say. It would mean if you could forgive me through the conversation. Can you wait here for a while? Maybe it involves us, too, and I think we'll be fine."

"Oh, okay. Thanks."

"I mean good."

Thankfully, the river boy laughed and dived into the water. For a while then, as he sat by the abyss and waited, the river boy came back and showed his face.

"Your Majesty is going to see you. Are you confident in swimming?

"Swimming? You can breathe in the water, and you can move."

"Ho. It is the mercy of Mr. Boulder. He's convenient."

River children laugh at each other. Somehow, I feel convinced by God's mercy.

"Actually, this abyss... there's a passage in the shadow of the aquatic plants. It's all over the place. If you can't swim, while you're holding your breath, I thought I'd take you near your company."

And the river boy says.

"Oh. If that's the case"

and into the abyss using underwater breathing and dark vision magic. Seekers on the shoulders also hold onto Kimaira coat firmly.

"... No, you really have a liver sitting there. Well, no. This way. Follow me."

I have the impression that the river child passed through the impression and was scared, but... he guided me exactly as promised. Continue after the river child by scratching the long aquatic plants that grow in the abyss. It's a passageway... an underwater cave.

The cave does not continue straight, as it continues like a whirlpool, with all the air and diving in the water again. There are also horizontal holes, and the interior seems to be a complex structure inside.

Sure, I thought it was a little narrow in that abyss as a living space for river children... but was there such a space spread underground?

Eventually I go out to the open place. As he followed with water flow manipulation to follow the river child, he appeared in a large, airy space.

... underground lake or here. Swimming on the lake, the river boy says.

"They say there are more monsters around here than anywhere else. The weak are relieved to make promises after big fights."

"Promise?"

"Oh, don't get out of each other's realm, avoid a fight. So... the plains you want to rent as a place of battle are under your command."

"... was there such a circumstance on the monster's side as well"

"I do. In front of Mirror Abyss, the ghosts of Iwami Gayue, and the big spiders of Black Misty Valley. You are, well, my back shield, and you made the underground cave our home... you know what I'm talking about. They worship us in shrines, but we can't talk directly over there, and there's no way I can walk land and show you around."

And, the river boy strokes his plate. I see. So he can show us directly where he is.

Spider in front of you. I don't really know who "you" are from the story of the river child, but I feel like the water has something to do with it from the mouthfeel and the title.

If it is the rear shield of a river child who lies near a people, it should also be seen as the territory in front of it.

That's how I cross the underground lake - somehow I see a birdhouse and a company by the underground lake. The lights were lit and blurred. It's not a crude company, it's decorated with a variety of things, and it's a fine object.

"This is amazing again."

"This birdhouse and company were built with other monsters who respect our family and you."

And the river boy says happily. I wonder if somewhere in the horizontal hole I saw along the way would mean the residence of the River Kids?

A monster shrine in the underground lake... He dived the birdhouse and went all the way to the front of the company, where a river boy spoke up to the company.

"Your Eminence. I brought you."

"Thank you."

I have a response from the back of the company. Alone the door of the company opens and a red glow emerges from the darkness. It manifests itself in a relaxed motion from the back of darkness. Red eyes and bright white scales - it was a white snake. But it's a serpent, how many meters long would it be? I feel quiet and calm but strong magic. This magic... has an atmosphere similar to that of the High Spirit.

"I'll see you first. My name is Theodor-Wilcloud-Gartener-Forestania."

"Hmm. My concubine's name is Mihayanoterhime. I don't care if you're in front of me like the river kids."

If you want to hit Kanji, Princess Shui Hao Hui, right? Sometimes snakes can compare their bodies to rivers. When that happens, before the early morning of the water, is that it? Even people are worshipped by shrines, and it may be better to call them gods than monsters. Well... shall we talk about it?

"- Then, beside gathering information, he was caught in a riot involving sinners in the capital, he said. It's hard to serve the palace."

He talks in front of you at the underground shrine, where river children are standing. When I finished the conversation, you shook your head to the side.

"Well... personally, I've been shown what my brothers and sisters have done."

I also have a brother-in-law who is cooperating with me. I don't like how Ayatsuji brothers and sisters do things. And if you're going to get involved in a scroll, you're already an enemy from my point of view.

You laughed delightfully at my words.

"I see. I don't know if I feel comfortable with ghosts."

"What are the ghosts... doesn't that mean they're hostile?

"You're an old fighter with the chief. I have a deal, but I don't mean to hate each other."

You laugh somewhere fun. That's how I went on with the words.

"I like it when you try to get us through the feuds of our own kind. The ghosts have a bad impression."

It would be helpful if you could say that. But it involves a scroll and has no direct relationship with you. What about letting us use the plain, which is your possession, for the operation? Depending on what you think, we need to think about the operation separately.

"As for the plains, I heard they were received by you..."

"If you're not going to destroy the land without darkness, I don't mind using it as a place to fight. After the battle, no dirt will be left on the land, but only on condition. The story of the scroll shall also come about in the peace of the land. There's no way I can get it done with a concubine and other personnel. And..."

You cut the words once and look at me. That's how you stared at me for a while, but twisted the edge of your mouth.

"... Hmm. Aren't you being kind to my family or anyone close to it?

Sincerely with your family......

Mm-hmm. Speaking of snakes, Illumhilt, Lamia, Naga and the others. If it means water attributes, so will Ashley, and the faces of water dragon parents and children, Marr and Grantios will come in.

"Right. I have an idea of companionship and friendship…"

"Huh. The sight of the concubine shall also be in the midst."

And you laugh with pleasure.

"Trusting you for that, well, that's the thing. The rare ones seem to be welcoming to visit, and we know why the river child said it might be the mercy of some God. I don't think it belongs to the Son of Man."

"Thank you"

When I thank you, I nod quietly before you.

Now I wonder if I can say that I have made my way to the battle using the plains. Nevertheless, do not leave unclean in the land after the battle? Is that something we can do if we are careful how we fight, or should we perform a ritual to gloat after the battle?

May I ask before you... can I ask Tadakuni or Yura about this and see it?