"Well, I'm just gonna go,"

"Thank you for your help"

"This is it. Charles. Thank you. That was very helpful. Also, you're always here. Then Ray. You've always had the habit of being cautious, so be careful."

"Mm, long time ago?

I wonder if I would have been that much of an alarmed man, if I recall... I feel like I'm coming out of it.

Hmmm............... let's snort.

I stroked the scarlet flame pattern I put on my hips, and I had to be a man worthy of this sword. Looking again, I waved as I went to Skrut with my mother, who came to drop me off at the village gate, before riding with Charstena in the prepared carriage.

Hearing the sound of a horse's hoof kicking the ground, dressed in pakapaka and silver armor, he turned to the village as he turned away, waving his face out of the window and into the carriage.

I can't believe I'm gonna be traveling with you.

In front of me and Charstena sitting next to each other, there was Dick and Alice sitting back opposite the direction of travel.

"That's our line. You're not usually in this country."

"Or so it is."

I laugh bitterly and see the view outside, and I think where I'm headed now.

I'm on my way to the northeast of the Kingdom of Lykeberg, an undeveloped area. How funny...... Kohon! What a dangerous name. Don't be alarmed.

Now, why did I go to a place with such a exciting name is all Dick asked me to do.

Anything. Dick's been missing for two years. Besides, I'm also swollen in suspicion that this country is going to be ok because the cause of it is said to be lost... let's put that aside.

Back to the story, while he was missing, it seems that Dick's life, or where he lived at the critical point, was that undeveloped area.

Dick says that there can be no demons in mass occurrences, and even warcraft are losing their reason and are rampant. They say there's been more demonic progression than that undeveloped area from where I left this country in the last few years.

That's all I hear, it's a supermassive case that's no different from when the Wang capital progressed, but he manages to carry it thanks to the Knights who perceived the danger as soon as possible.

But that's just maintaining the status quo. So far, they say, it's a level that won't be a problem militarily, but if the majority of the Knights, who would otherwise have to keep staring at other countries, are nailed there for a long time, they could end up in an irrevocable situation later.

If you say it without clouding your words, it means that the Empire will not attack you down. Well, it's going to be hard to get your hands on the brave guy thing for a while, but I'm sure we want a speedy resolution.

That's why I'm the one with the white feather arrow.

For once, I listened to the whole story, and the cause that this would be is already a hit. Or it can't be anything other than the crystal of the Evil God. How many have we got, man?

But the fact that we keep standing so far and the crystals of the Evil God come out is definitely proof that the Demon King was trying to serve something first.

Daikanya, I guess I was even thinking of destabilizing the empire and kingdom and waging a war. To give birth to a new evil god...

... When this is over, do you want to go see Dragon God once?

I don't know how to respond to the resurrection of evil gods. Besides, I have to go see Sarah once.

With that said, I haven't seen Spirit God since then, but have I already left?

Yeah, I doubted it, so I asked Charstena...

"For once, you said you were going back to the Tower of God, so I guess you'll be back soon, huh?

"It's like a day trip."

"Yeah, actually, I guess so."

I do think the Tower of God was further beyond the sea than the continent of Afroto...

Differences in force are too isolated and flashing.

If you think about it, even Charstena, who's right in front of me, is in that area. I can't do a streak because my body won't follow me because of reincarnation, but I don't have standing as a boyfriend because I say I can always draw on that superb power.

"... by the way, Dick. There are a lot of strong demons in undeveloped areas, aren't there?

"Well, you're here. But most of them are warcraft."

Dick seemed to reinforce the edge of the word a little and tell him not to make any sacrifices to the proposal.

But if you don't make a sacrifice in this case, the case won't be solved.

"No, that's already a demon. We can't send him back to Warcraft."

I want you to try to remember. When the Wang du proceeded.

At that time, I was removing the Evil God's crystals before the progression took place. Nonetheless, things did not go to a resolution. That was because it had only removed the added protection that would be sprinkled.

I mean, it's too late. Once the crystals have been removed, the Warcraft cannot be undone.

"Unless that's the power of the Demon King."

Regardless, there's no way I can do that. Same as when we were in the Empire. I don't have the power to save the demonic beasts, just as there was no way to bring back the demonic people.

"Then can I take him down?

So if there's anything I can do, it's just to kill them with this hand and indirectly give them a chance to avenge the demon king. In a good way, though.

If you don't hide it, I'm just trying to exploit it their misfortune.

"... I can't decide. If what Ray says is true, maybe there's no other way to save them than to kill them anymore. But that decision should be made by the Knights Commander, and I can't say enough that there will never be."

Surely there's a chance that means I don't know are left behind. But it's true that there's no time to look for it, no Ate.

Dick's idea, I have to say, is sweet.

"... Well, if that's what you're saying, I'll refrain from getting my hands on this one unless you get attacked. But don't hold any odd hopes. The world is pretty irrational, isn't it?

"I know that. But if I can help, I want to help. That's what I think."

I hope so. I broke off this dark topic. If Dick had a good idea of his own and found out something sweet, and he was saying it like that, he wouldn't say anything.

Dick would kill his own heart if he had to. That's the man who can do it. My rivals.

Because I thought so, I stopped sticking my neck in this matter more than I was asked to.

Spending roughly a week rocked by a fast horse.

First, the Knights Commander told me that I was trying to escape from trouble, and now I'm already in an undeveloped area. Charstena and Dick are together in disfigurement. Dick's parents left him on the way because the rules were annoying and stuff. Maybe by now, it's Cancún in the knight's quarters.

"Damn you... I'm the one who gets scolded. Ahhh, Alice would be out of butch by now......"

"That was bad. But you and this Knight Commander stink. Do it, won't you be a knight? Do it, you think I'll play the paycheck? If you don't have to fit in, you're gonna be so helpful to me."

"Instead, I wear firepowder."

Dick is a little cocky that way, but he works for free because of his childhood skills, so I'd say forgive him.

"So, where are the ruins you've been wandering about?

"You don't understand me, do you? I just got lost and got there."

………………

Actually, this guy may be incompetent except in battle. No, this goes through incompetence, just a foot job. I can't go anywhere without looking away.

"Yeah... why are you holding my hand?

"You say we shouldn't let the kid go because we've been going somewhere for a long time, right?

"It's kind of embarrassing."

Dick laughed bitterly when he said that, but even with me, he didn't want to hold hands with a man. I'm just doing this because it's far better than getting lost.

"In the meantime, look for something like that"

I made a policy of looking for something that looked like that ruin for now, and the two of them snort small, but I'm not going to walk around the dangerous woods on purpose. Of course, I found you in space.

Then, like Cliff Mountain one day, there's a demon springing up.

"Right this way."

I walk out of the way. Then followed by Dick, who was pulled over, and Charstena.

"Even so, you've lived in a place like this for two years."

"Well, it was critical. Food is scarce, and drinks depended on rainwater. I guess the hardest part was not being able to cure the injury."

"That was a spectacular experience. Glad you could help."

And then, looking up at the sky, the depressed green leaves that block the sun's rays enter your eyes. I don't know if it's a forest or a mountain, but it's a bleak place. It kind of annihilates me just to be here.

That's not just something that must come from dimness.

Charstena said oh, but can you say that Dick was truly helpful in fulfilling it?

One step, step on the dirt and you'll see. At first glance, you can tell by the trees. One bite, including cold air that feels chilly, will tell.

This place has already been invaded by darkness, he said.

"... Dick, has anything changed before and after you got here?

…… I'm not sure what the question means... I am... "

Dick leaned his neck toward the intent of the question, but he's not listening with madness. After two long months on this land, it's bound to accumulate.

─ ─ The protection of evil gods.

I was worried about that. I was wondering if Dick would be demonized.

Dick looked back at my worries like that, in a relaxed tone, and said it.

"If I insist, I guess I'm stronger than before. Other than that, especially..."

"Right. I don't know, but this neighborhood is full of evil god protection, so you shouldn't accidentally incorporate it into your body any more."

"Huh...! So... Dikuld, you have the protection of the evil god inside you?

I am impressed by the look on Charstena's face that ran the war, and the dangers come to Dick's face as well.

"Almost 100 percent. But as long as we don't take in excessive protection, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Oh, yeah. Good."

I tilted my neck at Charstena, who gave me a soothing look.

You didn't know that? Even though he's a god?

But don't put that in your mouth and turn your face to Dick.

"So when this is over, you better get out of here"

"I see... somehow, but I get the flow of the story. You're right, I don't think I should stay here long."

That's what I'm talking about.

I nodded a little faster to walk.

"Is this the place?"

There was a big pile of rubble in front of us. In a nutshell, that's just ruin. Compared to the ruins I've seen so far, it's clear that the damage is terrible.

Well, in this herd of demons, this may well happen, but I don't see any signs of brand new destruction. Or maybe it's the site of a city or country worn out by war or something.

"There was something like crystal in here, wasn't there?

"Yeah. I don't know what to say, he was giving me signs of chills."

That would already be a hit.

"All right, let's just go inside....... hmm? What's up, Shall?

"Oh, yeah... it's nothing. 'Cause it's probably my fault."

Charstena looked at the ruins and was stunned, so I asked her if something was wrong, but she shook her head small and said it was nothing.

He didn't look too serious, so I didn't do anything deep to ask, but stepped inside the ruins.

Inside the ruins were worn out, jittery and dark shady places just like the exterior. At first glance, the site of the island where Seaterra and I met is closest, but more jittery air creates a moment of disgust. It burns the brain stronger, darker and darker, as do the signs of the protection of the evil gods. It's like you're walking on a bloody pile.

If you think that way, you seem to be blinded by no heart or the tragic killings that have taken place here.

... Someone came in here.

There, someone who came out of the inside responded, but was slapped against the wall and dropped his neck. The neck, which bounced goto the ground, went straight under the foot of the entrant. And I got kicked over to the front door.

The neck went to his companion who rushed for backup...

"Ray?"

A clear, smooth voice poked the eardrum. I turned my face to the side when I closed my eyes softly and broke the battle of fantasy.

"What's wrong?

"Yeah, 'cause Ray looked scared"

Were you looking scared?

Well, it wasn't even a sight to laugh at...

"Really? Maybe he got a little drunk by the vibe."

"Then I don't mind... if you have something to worry about, tell me, okay? 'Cause Ray always holds it in by himself."

"That kind of char, that's worrying. I want to immerse myself in the atmosphere once in a while."

Deceiving Charstena's pursuit that way, I moved my legs forward.

I don't see any more fantasies. But why?

The intruder that came out of it earlier... it seemed to me like he looked the same as Nord.

The ruins were six stories, even just the part that was out on the ground, but the spread to the basement was more than that. We discovered it about the 10th floor downstairs, taken by evil signs that we didn't have to use the space.

"Was this the crystal of the evil god after all"

"Oh, yeah. This is the cause of all the anomalies that have occurred in this area. From what I've seen, I'd like to use groundwater and sprinkle some protection."

The M.O. is the same as Cliff Mountain.

When I took the magic out of the magic vegetables in my clothes, I threw the crystals of the evil gods into the storage space.

"Now you won't have to worry about more protection"

Now, is the first stage clear? And then there's how to get rid of the rest of the shelter on this land, but that's not the only thing I can do. I've already told Dick and the others how.

"... well. Ray, I actually need to tell you something... I touched that crystal."

"Huh...! Oh, you idiot......!

There will be more to the detour...!

"Something came into me. I felt as though my presence was going to be smeared by it. And when I gave in, a monster was born that I'd never seen from anywhere."

"A monster?"

Dick nodded small at me when I asked him.

"─ It was a shadow. It was a shadow in the shape of a black man. I wonder if that was the evil god that came into me."

"What happened to him?

Dick shook his head silently, pointing to a collapsed wall nearby. The scars on the rubble are still new and it doesn't seem like that time has passed since the collapse. I narrowed my eyes a little and Charstena opened her eyes the other way and took a breath.

"... the shadow was an appearance that could not be roughly described as an organism. But I got slapped over there, and I got blown away in the back. So I came across something strange."

"Strange...? Hey, wait. There, you say something happened?

And when Charlstena inquired, Dick, who snorted, came with him, and stepped over the rubble, and led us into it.

And...

"That's it. The light of that sword has cast a shadow."

A dazzling sword of light deep beneath the dim basement with only a pine light in your hand. It is as if only the perimeter of the floor, where the sword was pierced, was crept out of this basement and beneath the yang.

"Duh, how could you be in a place like this..."

A glimmer of Shizuku fell out of his open eyes. Uplifted cheeks. Small open lips.

I once saw that look on Charstena's face. That was, like, eight years ago. That's the look on the face of the reunion I gave Charstena and I the first time we met.

Zukin and pain ran on my chest. Feeling the bug evil, like a bug crawling up from my feet, I turned my face not to Charstena, but to the sword of light.

"─ What's that?

Voices without discouragement. But I didn't realize that, and Charstena replied with a happy look when she wiped her tears.

"That sword... is the sword of the brave."

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I was running out when I realized. Under the sword.

If you ask me why, all I can say is that I was unconscious.

It's just that in my mind, my childhood heart was boiling.

"Whoa!

With a roar, I pulled the sword up with both hands. But...

"You're out!

I didn't even freak out.

"Yes, all of a sudden, Ray?

"No, speaking of the sword of the brave, it's the holy sword, isn't it? The chosen brave one, isn't it? Then it's the man's saga that I can't help but pull through. Didn't you, Dick?

"It's just Ray."

"Totally... - You're right, Ray!

"All right, go! Dick, the right to challenge is equal for everyone!

Me, which became a strange tension, and Dick, who held the sword of the brave man with both hands in front of Charstena, who turned his frightened eyes to us, gave him strength.

"Ha ha!

"Fuck you, Dick! Pull out that sword and become a brave man... well...?

Dick, who raised his roar against me, jumped his arm upwards and fell from his back in excess of his lack of resistance

"Wow!

Dick with doten buttcakes. In his hand...

"You're lying..."

"I'm out..."

─ ─ The sword of the brave man was held.

……………

"Why shouldn't it be me? Huh!!!

I was barking when I realized I had endured a lot.

I regret it! I regret too much!

What do you mean?

It's settled. For what Dick did and I didn't.

"I'm sorry to hear that, Ray. Apparently, I was chosen for this sword."

The face of Dick who won proudly.

Apparently, this guy's selling me fights.

"All right, Dick, get on the table. Either you deserve to have that sword... let's make a decision in battle"

"I just want it!

"What, why are you in a fight all of a sudden? ⁉ ●"

Me and Dick started turning back on our spirits. The cries of Charstena were vain and wooden spirits within the ruins.

"─ Are you both ready?

"Of course."

"Me, too. Anytime."

Me and Dick were across the street in a thin green spot just after we left the ruins. Just in the middle of it, there was the figure of Charstena with the nuts in her hand.

"So when this gets to the top, it's a start, right?

The two of us nodded to confirm Cochri and Charstena and swallowed a good breath.

Me and Dick were both serious in themselves, concentrating all nerves on a compromised apple cutting game.

─ ─ But you wouldn't win if you simply did it.

A hand with Charstena's apple, like a pendulum, walked forward and back several times and was thrown directly on top.

Apples climbing high in the sky at speeds that are not suitable for the bun and how to throw. Me and Dick look straight up at each other.

It was still Dick who moved first. With a comma millisecond difference, I follow the moving Dick, and I jump up towards the apple, too.

Dick's sword captures the apple whose ascent turned into a descent, moving at a speed no less than instantaneous movement. But what makes it so easy?

"Reflection!"

Scuffy, the sword suddenly passes directly under a bouncing apple.

"I got it, Dick!

On behalf of the unfettered Dick in the air, this time I jump out in front of the apple. He had scarlet flames in his hands, cut them off directly from the top, and set his aim.

"I won't let you! Spirit Arrow!"

But a clear arrow punched and bounced off my leg, and I lost my balance.

"Rotten! rebellion!"

Dick was violently played batin and body by a sharp counterattack. Wave your body hard and plunge to the ground.

"Come on, Spiritual Light Bullet!

But Dick, who had responded by firing an oversized ball of blue light, cut the ball vertically with his sword, but turned diagonally downward in the aftermath, and was bounced off.

Dokan! And almost simultaneously, me and Dick clashed to the ground. He jumped right up and turned to me. Ahead, we had each other's appearances.

"Son of a bitch!

"Lose!

We sword-style away the dirt smoke that disturbed each other and stormed ahead...

─ ─ An apple fell to the ground.

"Yes! Draw"

"Ho ⁉h⁉h⁉h⁉h⁉h⁉h"

"Eh ⁉"

sudden interrupt and draw declarations.

Me and Dick got it all together and pointed it at Charstena, who came in to stop the amazement.

"Why, Charles? You're still on your way!

"That's right, I didn't hear it was over when the apple fell!

And me and Dick point to a gushy apple and claim significance, but Charstena sighs loudly and says something really decent.

"How do you cut this?

"Ugh..."

"It's..."

Accidentally stuck in words.

But Charstena shouted out loud at us still scratching to keep up the fight and took control of it.

"Anyway! With referee authority, this battle is a draw! I made this a battle to keep you from fighting in the middle of the demonic flock, but you end up fighting. It's too dangerous to watch. So that concludes today's battle. Okay?"

It does make sense what Charstena has to say. I snorted honestly at her words.

"Okay. - But! Well, then, we haven't decided which one of us will get the sword of the brave!

"I mean, we just have to play the next game!

"You're breathtaking, both of you. How much do you want to compete..."

Charstena had a half-eyed, frightened face.

"But no. The demons are gathering in response to an earlier attack. Look, the woods are noisy."

"I see. Does that mean that there will be more fights?"

"No, Ray. I want to avoid sacrifice as much as I can. Let's see which one can stun a lot."

"Yeah, let me ask you something. Were you listening?

Me and Dick missed out on the exact scratch.

I was listening, properly.... don't ask.

"Anyway, Ray's not all set, either, so not today. Besides, you're the only one who can use that sword anymore, aren't you, Dikuld?

"Only me? How come I'm the only one who can use it?

"That's because you, the holy sword one. Only the person chosen by the Holy Sword can use that power. It's a common temple."

From the moment I couldn't pull out and Dick gently pulled out his sword, I didn't have to ask Charstena to do that, I felt that way. But I didn't dare, because I simply regretted it. I have my father's sword, and I don't need anything else than a holy sword, but I don't care about ratings like he's inferior to Dick.

So, I blew the battle, but apparently I can't use that as an excuse anymore.

But Charstena said it was the sword of the brave, but isn't this sword a bit like an artifact to her?

As surprising as it was earlier, isn't it really the kind of thing you want to put on the side?

"Shall you join us in this battle for the sword?

"I'm sorry, I have no idea how that could be the story......... I'm sorry for Ray, but I think you should have Dikuld chosen for that sword. 'Cause that's the guy's... yeah," God-killer brave "will."

In that way, Charstena's face, which I said when I saw Dick, was full of mercy. Seeing her smiling softly, as if to reflect someone in its appearance, I lost my temper to compete with Dick around that sword.

That, Dick seemed to be the same, eyes like seeing something entrusted to him, staring at the sword.

"Ray said the sword was a holy sword, but the sword wasn't a holy sword. There is only one sword in this world called the Holy Sword. But the sword has been lost to the fold of the Evil God War."

"Really? I heard from Lycood that the" God Killer Brave "was chosen by the Holy Sword..."

I tilted my neck, not measuring the sword of the brave man and the sincerity of her mouth. Dick feels a little left to talk about.

Well, he doesn't seem too interested in the past, so I can't help it.

"Right, that's what I hear too. But that's not the sword the" God-killer brave man "used. It's a sword made by the God-killing brave."

"Made by the God-killing brave?

"Yes, the last power he left in this world during his death. Never heard of it? The legend of the sword of the brave. No one knows anymore?

I don't remember hearing about hatred and legends like that, whether I go back to my memories when they say it or I'm familiar with legends and legends from all over the world. But I'm very interested.

"Until now, too, I thought it was a lie, so I guess it's natural not to know. 'Cause it's a complete fabrication, and nobody meant it."

…… You weren't making this up, were you? There was actually a sword. "

"Yeah, I guess that's what this is all about."

Nodding small, Charstena. The expression reflects ambiguous and unclear emotions.

"The legend of the sword of the brave begins with the story of the brave man leaving his power when he dies. But no one has seen the moment. That's why I thought we were making this up."

Charstena gave me a thought-provoking look, saying why I thought it was a fabrication. Does she have something to think about?

... No, naturally.

"Legend has it that the sword of the brave gives the chosen one the power to pay for darkness. So, Mr. Dickold, can you confirm that now?

"I don't mind that, but what should I do?

In that way, Charstena asks Dick, who can handle the power of the sword. I was remembering on that side.

Perhaps this... was the legitimate key for this sword to enter the tomb guard ruins.

"I think darkness is a cover-up, probably not what it means to be. Sure, the sword that invalidates dark magic is awesome, but for the power left behind by the" God-killing brave, "it's too weak. So I think the true meaning of darkness refers to the protection of the Evil God."

I do agree with Charstena's idea. If you are a brave man who fought against evil gods...... no, if you are a brave man who actually defeated you, it is not surprising that you knew who the evil gods were and had the power to pay for it.

If I had that power, I'd like to see it with these eyes.

"... if so, it would be a good situation for you. One from the rear, the big one will pop up in 10 seconds."

"You say it in a critical way. So, can you ask for it, Mr. Dickold?

"Yeah, I got it. If Charstena's right, we might be able to save them."

And the branches of the tree shook violently ahead of us all looking back. And a giant who showed up knocking down a thick trunk. Red, congested, irrational eyes clearly show that it is not a warcraft, but a demon.

"Ha!

A flash of silver.

It was unleashed into the gap of a moment when he tried to find his prey and raise his roar. Dick had only slightly slashed his toe when he was careful not to inflict fatal injuries or when he would have been able to hunt and slash his neck with a single blow. Because of that, not even a drop of blood had been blown out of his leg that should have been slashed.

─ ─ But the effect was immense.

The same black beast that came out when he killed the demon crawled out of the giant's body. It was a truly instantaneous event, but shaking his body violently, no, even the skeleton and tissue of his body distorted into gnagna, and the giant fell on the spot.

"It's getting smaller...?

"Yes...... is it? I wasn't sure if it was due to the fact that it was originally big..."

Compared to when it appeared and now, I don't even feel like my body has shrunk slightly, but it's not a big difference because Dick is right.

"But you can't go wrong with the present. I knew the legend wasn't a lie."

Charlstena's voice with a serious look was slightly trembling.

He had no heart or his eyes shaking fine to see the fallen giant.

The time is already sunset.

We finished our work in the undeveloped areas, we left there, the division between the woods and the meadows. It was such a place where a Knights position could be desired in the distance, cutting out farewell.

"A sword that pays for the protection of evil gods? I envy you, you bastard."

"Ha ha, I often say to the habit of having such a fine sword.... but thank you. With this sword, we can save the beasts who have become demons."

Dick looked at the sword with a sunny face, then squeezed it hard.

"Right. Well, good luck, knight."

"Good luck with that one. If it's true, I'd like to give you a hand too..."

"I don't need it. He slashes with these hands."

"I thought so."

Me and Dick go our separate ways. Previously, always will be.

But someday the road will cross again like this. Until then, it's time for another goodbye.

"Bye, Dick."

"Yeah, I'm praying in the shadows that your enemies will come true."

Combined with a fist holding a pendant of tricks, sword and shield, me and Charstena turned to the king's capital and started walking.

It's a short trip. Soon, though, you will return to the King's Capital.

Then the busy days of reconstruction begin again. When that's over, let's get back on the road.

So far, the purpose of the journey is twofold. How to get to the capital of death and kill the demon king. But you can have more.

I'd rather have a destination than a journey without it.

Besides, I'm not the only one traveling.

"Shull, did you notice anything?

"... I don't know, not yet. But... maybe I don't know anything."

"... well"

Charstena didn't specifically tell me what she noticed. But I added that to one of the purposes of my journey.

By doing so, I might have wanted to be a pardon for hiding something about Nord.

... one day, we need to talk... I knew it.

Yes, even though I thought so, I wasn't going to have that courage yet.