Flying Whale’s Wonderful Life – I who has fused with an Invincible Weapon from the Age of Gods will build a city on my back –

I and Valena decided to go into the forest on the other side.

When we measured electromagnetic waves to look for a control console, the one that responded most strongly was in the direction of the forest.

We fly using a small gravity controller and cross the shore. Flying too high would be perceived by the air defense weapons system, resulting in flying close to the surface of the water.

If you can't search from the sky, you'll use your feet. In any case, our goal is not only to search, but also to research this empty island. As you explore with your feet, you'll identify key ecosystems and resources and see how much you can use them.

The forest was full of lush life. I and Valena walk on the path of the warm sunshine.

To the outside, it looked like a dark forest of densely populated trees, but in fact it was properly spaced so as not to block out sunlight, and had no gloomy atmosphere.

The soil is soft and fluffy, as if walking on a carpet. Vivid mushrooms grow on moss-covered fallen trees that sometimes become obstacles. The drifting sweet and sour scent may be due to the vines growing in the mountains.

The birdsong was pleasant to the ears and the squirrel was running on the branch as I looked up. Although he does not show his appearance, he can feel the signs of many other animals.

A variety of ecosystems seem to be built in this forest. However, I was worried.

"The number of insects is small."

I nodded at Varena's words.

Insects are not without them. Bees are flying in the sky, and earthworms dig into the earth. Yet no pests such as mites are found anywhere.

"It looks like the environment is perfectly managed."

"It seems that all but the recognized flora and fauna are excluded."

"It's like a miniature garden, but it's convenient for us."

"Yes. It was a very good environment. The quality of the grasslands was excellent. Mixed farming in that area would increase the output in each step."

"Oh, it's no exaggeration to say that this is an ideal paradise, but that's why it's strange why there are no humans."

It is without doubt that the people who created this sky island were Jindai. It is unknown what the purpose was, but it must have been hungry as long as living on this island.

So why are humans gone?

Did you lose in fighting with people other than this empty island? Or did the people living on Arashima fight each other? Or has the disease spread beyond treatment? No, isn't it actually perishing and hiding somewhere?

I thought about the possibilities, but there was no answer.

Eventually, we will go to the open place. There was a large, clear blue lake. The central part of the lake is raised, and a large tree that pierces the sky grows from the floating island.

The trunk looked terribly thick and seemed to be robust, and the branches that stretched in all directions had leaves that were as large as a human face.

When I saw the tree, I remember the mythical tree called "World Tree".

"It's a big tree, about to laugh."

"Aside from the trees, the terrain is too artificial and makes me feel awkward."

I laughed.

I think this is an interesting scenery by itself, but it is clearly floating from other scenes because it is too artificial, and the feeling of foreign objects is not a hump.

To describe this attached scenery in one word-

"No sense"

To be honest, the ballerna laughed at me.

"Hahaha, I want to see the human face that I designed!"

"When I came up, I was so excited."

"It's no doubt. You must have thought that God has come down!"

"Isn't the one around you stopped? That's crazy."

"Isn't it a person who can't talk around?"

"Oh, that's common."

"It's hard to understand, and other designers may have been sad."

Even behind the construction of such a magnificent sky island, it seemed strange to think that there were human-like wobbles. After all, human beings are like human beings no matter where they go.

Well, I don't care about that.

"But this dung large tree is planted in such a conspicuous way that it may have some other purpose."

"Don't give me the dung big tree! ... and what's the purpose?"

"Is it embedded in the device that manages the whole forest?"

"Oh! Then check the electromagnetic waves!"

When I took out the electromagnetic wave checker and pointed it at the big tree, there was a strong reaction.

Control console "It looks like the right answer! Maybe this is it?"

"Well? Let's investigate anyway."

†

As we cross the lake and approach a large tree, we begin the investigation.

First of all, we found that this large tree was made by genetic engineering and that it was 8,000 years old.

In other words, Sorashima was created about 8,000 years ago. It emerged two thousand years after the seal was sealed.

And, most importantly, I found a device embedded in a large tree.

Control console "It's unfortunately not. It looks like a device that only manages the forest. However, since the system is connected, you should be able to access it from here and locate it. Please wait a bit."

Varena touches a large tree with her forefoot and attempts to break into the system. Without much time, Varena turned to me.

"Locating is complete. It is a rocky valley that rises southwest from here. The distance is a bit far, but this body will arrive before sunset."

"Okay, so let's go right now."

I tried to walk and stopped suddenly.

"Somehow, it's too much beat and it's not as adventurous as I thought."

"Do you want an adventure?"

"I'm a former adventurer, was there anything exciting?"

"I'm just troublesome, so I want to go home quickly."

I blew into the honest verena words.

"I've been with you for more than six months, but it's still the case."

"Is it still half a year? I feel like I've been around for a year."

"Me too. Well, you're always there to help me out."

Save a little, I said.

"Thank you, Ballena. Thanks for you, I'm always saved."

When I say thanks, the ballerina looks down at her.

"What, suddenly ?!"

"No, by the way, I don't think I've ever thanked you."

"... I'm a support AI, of course I'll do my best for the Lord."

"But I don't want to be troublesome?"

"It's this, this is this."

I see, I laughed again.

"But I'm still helping me. I'll continue to ask for your help, Varena."

"... Captain Quito, is that something strange?"

"Weird? Where am I strange?"

"Because it's weird to change like that. Well then ..."

Ballena points at me and shouts.

"I'll confess to me under this legendary tree!"

“…………?”

"I'm glad, but I'm just a support AI ... I'm not the one who can respond to Captain Quito's wishes ..."

"No, no, what are you talking about? Hey, Varena-chan, what are you talking about?"

"Captain Quito should have a better partner! So sorry! I can't accept that confession!"

"That's why? Wait a minute?"

"Let's hurry ahead! We have an important role in getting this sky island! We don't have time to get involved in romance!"

The departure progress, and the baller who raised his fist started to proceed without permission.

I forcibly talked about this support and AI! I thought I'd do a good job with a good atmosphere!

When this happens, we will clarify anything!

†

We go through forests and climb steep rocky mountains.

Although it is a difficult place to walk normally, thanks to this rabbit body, it was possible for the rabbit to jump over it.

On the way, I was attacked by a giant synthetic monster, Chimera, but I couldn't say anything because I was able to get rid of it with a photon repulsor. Probably a monster placed by a human in the Kamidai as a guardian.

We arrived at the summit without difficulty and found the town of Jindai stuck in the valley.

Yes, town. The city extends in the valley. There were no figures, but nothing was devastated. Maybe there's a robot to do the maintenance.

Control console "Is there a sky island in that city?"

I asked Varena, but there was no response. I didn't deliberately ignore me, she seemed to be worried about something, and she looked crazy.

"Valena, what's wrong?"

"... Eh? Oh, no, nothing ..."

But that face doesn't seem to be nothing. There shouldn't have been any particular incident so far.

"What is it?

"... actually ..."

"Actually?"

Varena said with a serious look.

"I was worried that I had saved and erased the game I was playing before I came here ...

"You don't really care"

Let's skip this support AI.

"Because! Captain Quito is quick and fast! If you can't save, it's because of Captain Quito! Take responsibility and level up!"

Control console "Do you know! Look for it!"

I pull the ballerina's forefoot down the valley.

「――――」

"Yeah? What?"

I heard back, as Varena said something behind.

But--

"No, you're not saying anything?"

He just shakes his head.