Dream Life

March 30th, around 8am.

Now I'm coming with Guy Jakes to the cave where the enemies of the gods, the pitch-black demons, were lurking.

Although I defeated the Demon General (Ark Demon) Ashtal, I came to scout because the enemy does not take action (action), but I feel no sign of the enemy at all.

But he's the one with the overwhelming power. There's no sign, and I expect there won't be, but in case you run into him, there's definitely no life.

I can't stop the unpleasant sweat from that tension.

"I'll be ahead of you. Zach, please wait at the entrance."

That's what Guy says, he walks inside with the usual cautious footsteps. He seems as nervous as I am himself, but that's a veteran, he doesn't even show those barebacks.

I should have considered the magical trap and accompanied him, but in the sense of spreading the risk, I leave it to him, an expert in scouts.

If you find an enemy, abandon Guy, but because I need to bring the information back, don't even think that enemy makes sense.

Waiting as I peered into the cave, Guy came back in about a minute.

"There is no enemy figure. I just took a light peek in the back, but I didn't feel any danger"

"Well... then I'll go scouting this time. You need to wait away."

"Got it. But if you feel any danger, withdraw immediately or give us a signal. Please don't take any action on your own."

"Okay," he said and nodded, Guy ran toward the slope on the other side of the valley. And quietly disappears when you enter the affordable rock shade about a hundred meters away.

After confirming that, I slowly turned my gaze to the cave.

The cave is semi-circular about three metres in diameter and is shaped for naturally made things. It would be a magical expansion of a naturally made cave.

The depth of the visible range is about ten meters. It's turning right ahead, and you can't see it from here.

Guy's story of going for reconnaissance was that it was slowly curved and extended, as far as I could see, to about ten meters away.

However, since it has not reached the back, it is not known whether there are further passages or doors.

Pull out the sword of love that was hanging on your hips.

Adamantite's sword, but he was caught in Ashtal's explosion and thought it had been completely lost for a time. But he's back at my disposal with the hands of the squire who identified the explosion.

According to what I heard, he was poking at the rock wall in the basement on the entrance side.

Despite the shock of that explosion and piercing by even more rugged rocks, the Adamantite sword of the famous Ulrich Drexler never bent or lacked.

However, the non-slip leather on the grip is completely peeled off and the cloth I had is wrapped around it to make it non-slip in the first aid.

Hold the sword in your right hand and cave carefully.

Proceed with caution not to make footsteps, and even more occasionally stop and check your surroundings, but on the contrary, do not even show signs of small animals such as rats or bats.

I get the impression that the water doesn't feel like it's flowing, it's like an underground vault made in the village.

It takes about twenty seconds to get around the corner and peek into the back from there. The aisle continues, as Guy says, but it also curves loosely so you can't see the end of the line.

Moving on in the mood.

The chilling air flowed from the back. They're wider than I thought, and there's a blowout somewhere more like an air hole.

Proceeding about ten meters, I could see the end of the cave.

Five meters further ahead seems to be the room, but I can't even see it deep with my vision enhancement skills.

It feels like putting your back on the wall and slowly goes back. There's no sign of an enemy when we get here. As expected, there doesn't seem to be a pitch-black demon clan.

It gradually becomes clear what's going on in the earlier room.

It was about twenty meters deep and there was a door further behind it. It resembles the creation of ancient ruins previously seen when surveying the mountains of Aquila.

The door is open and you can see a passage made of marble-like stone.

Peeping into the back right of the room, there was an altar.

Its altar is different from the objects of the twelve pillars of the gods, and it is intricately intertwined with texts that use a lot of curves like the Tang Grass pattern, making me feel like my soul is about to be sucked in when I watch it.

The original purpose was achieved by coming so far and having no sign of the enemy.

We should withdraw here if we were supposed to, but I care about the altar.

We may find clues as to what the pitch-black demons were doing and where they went. Guy had commanded me to act alone, but I told myself it was just confirmation, and I stepped in.

The next moment, my vision turned dark.

It was only for a moment that my vision dimmed, and soon became the original brightness.

(Was it a trap!

Although I regret it, I squeeze my sword and turn my attention to the changes around me.

It looked exactly the same as the earlier room. But there is something decidedly different.

That's the air or the atmosphere.

Until earlier, there was no sign of a creature, and the atmosphere was like a cemetery or an old ruin. But now I am so full of life that I feel the breath of the spirits.

Holiness, or majesty, has long felt a Rin air like a shrine or temple.

"It's safe here..."

Suddenly a voice echoes in my head.

Looking around in haste, there was a shadow for eleven before the altar.

I wondered when, but soon found out that its existence was a god.

"Is it the gods who called me to this world?"

I just heard it in the sense of creating a motivation for the story rather than confirmation.

"Ranari."

Beautiful sturdy nodding with eagle wings standing in the center.

I doubt the gods came out at this time.

"Why did you show up on this occasion? Is it because I failed?

'We don't think we've failed. The Son of the Dark God (Noctis) has not yet awakened, but what he taught and guided will surely bear fruit.'

"But I failed to lead Luna, whom you sent. And this time again, that pitch-black demon tribe, no, is trying to escape your enemies. Didn't you have to prevent that being released into this world?"

'You don't have to worry about it. He's already moved somewhere else...'

"I'm moving somewhere else..." he whines unintentionally, but God kept talking.

"... that being was, no, not one that could be defeated by a man's son. You can't defeat us with all our strength."

I hear that even the gods cannot defeat them, and doubt their ears. There's no way we can have such a presence. And to Luna, of course.

You heard my heart.

"If the Son of Noctis, and the Son of the God of Light (Lucidus), who will soon be summoned, join forces, it can be sealed for a very short time..."

"For a short time......" Words leak unexpectedly.

On behalf of God with eagle wings, a beautiful sturdy man carrying a hind light takes over the story.

"It is equivalent to thousands of years in terms of the notion of recognizable time. Seeing this as short or long would be a story of another dimension '

"Is it thousands of years......" he appeases.

If the results I've been doing lead to thousands of years of peace, it's worth the effort. I'm not the one who accomplishes it the most, but Luna and the other.

Again the eagle wing god started talking.

"That's it. The role is over. Before this, you can live as you please."

"The role is over, is it? Still, Luna stays in half a serving?

'No further interference is required. No, it's harmful. I've already interfered too much. There was no need to challenge that existence. The act gave the enemy the opportunity to enter'

I was told that that battle was rather harmful in vain, unconsciously staring at the gods.

Starting with my grandfather, the Lockhart family fought their enemies risking their lives for my mission. And Brett and Ricky are losing their lives. I was angry that they said it was an intrusive act.

Has my anger been conveyed, or has he said something to affirm our actions?

"But it is true that the result was to protect the son of Noctis. If it doesn't move, there is no denying that your son is in his hands."

"Wouldn't we have done the right thing then?"

I wanted you to acknowledge our efforts. I didn't want to be called a futile effort to be prepared to die in a situation where I knew nothing.

'I can't even say yes. It is also true that then interference gave the enemy freedom of movement. Even if the son of Noctis were in the hands of that one, the son of Lucidus would have regained it. I would have changed that future if I hadn't...'

I can't keep up with my head and can only whine "I changed the future......"

'... now I still see the future of this world. But if the enemy moves freely now more than ever, the future will have been just one possibility.'

"You mean you won't be able to see the future? That's when this world ends..."

"Run Ri. Now the world will still be saved by your sons. But giving that person more freedom of movement is beyond our control. It means the end of the world. '

Gradually, anger springs up.

"Any more, when the world is over if I get my hands on it...... I mean, all you have to do is entrust Luna and the other person with everything and pull in?

"Run Ri. In the future, I forbid you to engage directly with your son until you have settled with him. If you do, you will add bias to your child's behavior. Not only would that give the enemy freedom of movement, but it could also cut your son's own power. '

"... instead of taking Luna back to the village, you said you couldn't even meet her? ……

"Ranari."

That's where my anger exploded.

"Don't be ridiculous..."

At that time, there were dead Brett and Ricky in my brain, and Mel and Dan's face, who risked their lives to fight and scratch.

"Don't just say something unsolicited! You guys told me to protect Luna! Don't put your hands on it now that it's been used!

'It is true that you asked me to prevent interference and to take refuge. It is also true that I asked you to teach and guide me to pave the way. But it's over. "

The eagle wing god pales against feeling nothing in particular on my sword screen. That oils my anger even more.

"You keep it! The result is the death of two of our people! Those guys died leaving their precious family behind! ……

I can't control my emotions. I couldn't help but say that my head knew I had no choice but to complain about the gods here.

"... I won't let you say that that death was in vain! You guys don't understand people's minds. I'm not talking about those guys! If you don't like that, you can force yourselves to eliminate it!

Totally cut.

He could not contain his anger by words that were too irrational, I suppose.

Another god leaves a step forward. She was a beautiful woman with pitch-black hair, fair skin and a soft grin.

'Thank you for protecting my son so far. And there's still something you care about...'

Apparently, Noctis.

"… but what God in Heaven (Kaelm) said is also true. If you want to protect my son, direct interference is counterproductive. I trust you will understand. '

Whether it is the effect of the words of Noctis presiding over tranquillity, slight but anger subsides.

"If direct interference is counterproductive, do you mean indirect interference is not a problem?

Noctis frowns slightly.

'You can't necessarily say that. There are many parts of the world that we cannot judge from. Therefore, we must strike carefully to avoid giving the enemy a gap to enter'

"The rules are unclear, so don't do it..."

'Exactly. I feel like I'm saying something harsh to you for all you've done.'

Noctis looked sorry and bowed his head small. That just calmed me down a little bit, but I'm still not convinced.

I reconsider what the gods are saying with my head cold.

(I don't know what the rules of this world refer to, but I guess that means whoever obeys God's will will will be synonymous with God. So, with the Gods intentions, you mean that I move is NG... Luna gets support other than me. It is also called the son of Lucidus. Perhaps he hasn't heard the gods...)

I turn back to the gods just thinking about it that much.

"I think I understand what you're trying to say. Involvement of someone who knows you exist, including me, will empower the enemy. So I have to pull my hand for her own good. That's how you understand it."

So the frog says' suddenly 'and nods loudly.

'I should have thought a little more about how I felt about that,' he says of reflection.

I hear words of apology and my anger subsides.

'I am grateful to you.' Cause it gave your child more power than we thought. '

"More than I assumed?

'Yeah, the connections you've built will always help my son. The same goes for protecting me, but I can only thank you for empowering that child'

Networking seems to refer to the Blacksmith Guild. Sure, Luna was liked by the Dwarves, but that's also the result of her own efforts.

"I'm not convinced, but if it's for Luna, I'll keep her out of contact in the future. Of course, I'll be happy to meet you from the other side."

'That's okay. Then' the noctice disappears.

Yet other gods disappear, but there was still something I wanted to ask.

"Wait! There's still something I want to ask..."

The frog that remained until the end said, "We shall see each other again..." and disappeared.

I'm left on my own. I'm on my way.

(And he just said what he wanted to say and disappeared. Those are the unsolicited ones... I wanted to see who those enemies were... I think they're probably the Nothingness (Vanitas) but I'm not sure... and I wanted to ask you where they went...)

I wanted to ask you something more. That's about the mysterious words I heard in my dreams right after I woke up in this world.

(He said I couldn't recognize him then, but I might recognize him now. I've been wondering for a long time... well I hope to hear it then because I'll see you sooner or later...)

I don't know, but at least the danger has definitely left.

A brief examination of the altar and the corridor behind it, but the altar was nothing but tattooed, and the corridor was buried in dirt and sand and there was nothing like a clue.

(Return to everyone...)

That's what I thought, after the cave.