Maybe my journey will come to an end with this exploration.

When I think about it, I usually get in the mood and can't take the first step I'm supposed to take so strongly to inspire myself.

Perhaps this is my original feeling when I was in Japan, how I mock myself with a little nostalgia.

"Nao, are you afraid?

"... Yes, just a little"

"... it's okay, you should stay behind me. I'm used to coming forward."

Ginia next door comes out to me in a pale tone, but with a slight smile in her eyes.

Depressed...... I can't get rid of it with any words, she stands slutty in front of such a creepy forest and looks back at me again.

"In my hometown too, there is a dim forest. Good, I was escorting the kids. So... I'm used to it. I'll take the lead.... not only the beginning... but also the battle?

Ginia shakes her shoulder for a moment when she says something pale and shabby.

I got the slightest scary impression at first... but I think maybe he's trying to be an interesting person...

Clumsy, sometimes worldly than me, just a little older than me.

I'm sure Stilia and I can get along.

... if we break through here. And... if we can identify the Seven Stars.

We all decided to have plenty of souvenir stories ready to tell her the end of this journey, whatever the outcome, to go to her mansion when I was done.

"Don't worry too much. It is said that in the middle of this forest, until the 'tomb mark of God', which can be reached by ordinary adventurers, no such powerful demons will even appear. Don't tell me to be alarmed, but don't get too hard."

"Yes. I won't get stiff. It's often said that my expression is hard, but in fact my cheeks are soft"

"Well, um... well, I trust the Lord in a way..."

"Haha...... right, I'm fine. If I have to, I'm going back to camp once."

In the end, all that remained until the end in the Expeditionary Army were a bunch of regular knights who could really be called elite and a group of warriors who, even as they challenged my selection, were quite skilled.

Even they told me that this forest was a gateway, and that they needed to be prepared, the most difficult dungeon.

They are supposed to follow us and build campsites on a regular basis while consolidating the protection behind us.

If anything, we're going to retreat to them immediately and attack them in a way that we can all defend, annihilate, and rest.

I've never made such a massive, and cautious, march before, but not this time.

Not so long ago, this place is special.

"... So it's time to go, Nao"

To Ginia's words, I shall be ready once and for all now.

Behind us, there's a whole bunch of people lined up, waiting for that.

"Yes! The aim is the deepest part of the Ethereal Star Forest. Beyond 'God's Tomb Mark'! Target, confirmation of the sealed seven stars...... and - liberation! Expeditionary forces, all units proceed!

And he set foot in this dark sprawling, terribly beautiful, mysterious forest, shaking his chest as he responded to my hanging voice.

"Hmm... that's Gardeus... a lot bigger than the Empire"

"Uh, according to this book, Gardeus is a huge city where the gods led and coexisted with their respective tribes in the age of mythology…"

"Cities? Aren't they countries? And mythology... I wonder if it's not the same as it was during the Divine Slavery"

"Looks like it. It seems to be a myth transmitted to this continent, and this kingdom of Gardeus is a nation awakened by name from the great city of mythology."

Nao, it's been ten days since I left Sphere Garden after chasing you guys.

Thanks to the performance of the magic car, we were finally able to reach their country, but if there were no interrogation or blockade, we would have been able to come from the harbor in about two days, so we were reminded that we had come a long way.

Well, thanks to you, I knew Elle existed.

"Well... stop by the kingdom or head straight ahead Nao you headed..."

"How long would it take to get straight?

"Well...... if this magic car is going to take three days, we'll talk about it almost without a break"

Goto, I see you've got an extra high-performance demon car. But... you just made it too much, yesterday and, obviously, the speed has dropped and the frequency of replenishing magic is increasing.

At a time like this, automobiles can do terrible things to their limits, but when they become just creatures... what's wrong?

"Um, Mr. Kai"

Then at that time, you were thinking about it or the mouth was running low and Reyce raised her voice.

"What's wrong with you?

"I think you should stop by the kingdom. I think we'd better get accurate information on how long it's been since Nao and the others officially left."

"I see, maybe you do. But that's not the real reason, is it?

"... Yes. If the information is certain, Mr. Stiglia is now out of Nao's party. I wanted to see her at first sight."

"Right... what do you mean you're not feeling well? I might be able to help a little, Kai-kun. I knew I'd stop by the kingdom."

Originally, I left it up to the two of us to stop by or not, if they wanted it, there was no reason to say no.

And especially what Reyce said. It would be time for the demon car to be replaced.

"All right, then right at the next branch. Shall we stop by Gardeus?"

"Okay, then leave the reins to me!

"Hehe, let's go then! To" Gardeus, a country of mythology and development ""

Although it is a kingdom, it is the 'representatives, including the heads of each profession' who determine the policy of the country.

And the king is a symbol of "the great representative who was involved in the founding of the country and his clan," and at the same time, if you put it badly, it is also the valve of the author of that book, who takes a slightly twisted view.

"It's written quite deeply... I'll let you read this book carefully later"

"Hehe, I bought it at the Massagi bookstore. The title is blurred, but it looks like it's called" -Ton Travel Book. "

"Hmmm...... interesting"

It could be the "Langton Travel Journal"... the traveling pig... you don't.

Eventually, we reach before Gardeus, to line one of the huge gates.

Sometimes during the war, people of various appearances lined up, but from what I've seen, immigration screening didn't seem that strict.

"Kai-kun, is that it? Looks like the gatekeeper is letting each and every one of you touch a clear ball."

"Hmm? What... some kind of test?

"Do you need something like an immigration form... you're in trouble"

As Lue put it, the figure of a human touching the transparent, crystal ball-like objects of softball magnitude before entering the king's capital.

... It's a battle, no matter what.

And our turn has finally arrived.

"Hello -! If you don't mind, could you hold your hand here when you enter the country -!

"Uh... what is that?

As I approached it, besides my thoughts, your young daughter seemed to be the official.

I didn't realize it because I was wearing a hood at a distance... or the nori is pretty light.

"This is the magic guide that collects magic. There is currently a shortage of magicians during the war, and now they use the magic they collect to create special potions. I'm going to be a complete volunteer, if you don't mind."

Oh, that's it. It's a total street fundraiser. That's a light knoll.

... I'm not going to cooperate with one faction in the war, is that all you need?

"Oh, by the way, the magic power to collect is 1% of that person. Because there is no abnormality in health because it is an amount that will naturally recover in half of the day."

"I see..."

Isn't this delicious? Probably about the MP, but for once I'm a god slave too. There should also be far more MP than usual, but at 1% of it......

"Yes, then I'll pay you"

"Ah."

Then Lue touched the balls in an intriguing way.

The next moment, the balls glowed violently, and the transparent balls touched the glowing balls without the light subsiding.

"Wow! I'm full in a flash! Elf's sister, could she be a magician? Currently, the Gardeus Brave Army is looking for a surgeon!? You can take it away with great treatment though!

"Huh? Yeah, I'm not taking part in the war. I'm a traveler."

"Really... If you're interested, head to the Centre for Occupational Suitability Diagnosis, located in the Central District of Gardeus. Then come through."

Honestly, are you saying it's pretty peaceful or japanese?

Looking only at the way culture develops, I have the impression that it is closer to Japan than any city I have ever visited.

And naturally, it also appeared in the streets.

"Wow... the semi-final capital was an amazing metropolis too... this place is even more amazing..."

"You're so lively... this isn't even a festival going on, is it?

"In the first place, we're supposed to be at war right now...... this sure is awesome"

A small but functional form of magic car that runs through the city. A bicycle with people walking across the sidewalk, simple but well manned. And near the roof of the building, is it also a dedicated passage, a passage for humans who are strengthening their magical powers and physical abilities?

Even at this moment, there were warrior-inspired humans and surgeons running around at an extraordinary speed.

"Shh, wow... I can't believe the magic is so close to life... Kai-kun, this country is amazing, the magic car I just saw, the aisle up there... it just feels like two generations or so of procedural progress is going on here!

"Speaking of which... strange aerial buildings stood out even in the Sphere Garden... Gardeus... apparently the development of the Magic Instrument is not comparable to that of any other continent"

Is this already, in a way, the future look of magical civilization?

He said that there are facilities for occupational diagnosis, and that the collection of magic is usually effortless, so much so that this country is already under the impression of a different world.

"The magic car earlier is also amazing...... not graceful, but is it called functional beauty? That's a form that looks like you've scrapped waste..."

"Hmm, I don't seem to be able to relax, and I don't really like that one"

"Maybe it's wide during the outing. Small as it looks."

"Ku, is it true that the surgical formula for space expansion may be used!? It's a super high tech ceremony!?

Oh, no. I just said it with a nori like a compact looking light car.

but if there really is such a procedure, maybe there really is such a magic car.

"You have a lot of shops...... is that a pharmacist? It looks like there are many different shapes of bottles in store."

"True! Besides... is that a kid's toy? It's a store I don't know."

"That's so lively...... I'd like to take a look around but for now let's look for the aristocracy"

"Oh, you did. We need to find Mr. Stiglia's house."

"Shh, it totally fell out of my head... it was definitely a family name Shezzard, wasn't it?

"It should be. It looks like there's a major facility in the middle of the city for now, so let's go for it."

Apparently, the city was divided into eight compartments, as if it were a pieced pizza.

It seems that in the center are dense facilities for carrying out various requests, arrangements and procedures for residents and humans coming from outside, like bureaux and guilds, and the compartment directly behind them is outside the aristocracy.

By the way, they say the royal castle is in the deepest depths outside the aristocracy.

"Only the aristocratic district is higher than the others, isn't it? I wonder if it's a matter of security."

"I see... I can't get into that compartment without going through the center," he said. Is it hard for us to get in, after all? "

"For once, it looks like there's a gate over there. Shall we just go?"

First the magic car in the hall? Deposit in a place like a public parking lot and walk to the gate that leads to the aristocratic city.

It was in a much friendlier shape at the entrance to the city, but it was just a convincing knight wearing armor who was protecting this place.

"Excuse me, I'd like to go first from here, is it possible?

"Are you a traveler? Tourism from here cannot be permitted without a prior application."

"No, there's got to be an old acquaintance house ahead of us..."

"Hmm... then let's try to get the use out of it. If it's false, it's punishable, but don't you mind?

Good. Apparently, it's not like they're gonna pay for it up front.

"Is there a house called the Shezzard family? I'd like to see Mr. Stiglia there."

The moment I told him his name, I felt like the look and attitude of the knight in correspondence was freshly tidy with piscilli and sound.

"Were you acquainted with the Deputy Commander! May I ask your name!

"Ah, yes. May I tell you that Caivon and his line are here?"

"I will turn to the transmission immediately. Please wait at the waiting area over there."

Apparently... Mr. Stiglia treats quite a few dignitaries in this country.

Or vice president...... do you even say he's the vice president of the country's regular knighthood?

"Looks like Mr. Stiglia was a celebrity, huh? What should I have done, prepared a souvenir or something?

"Sure, you're welcome... but shall we go to the waiting area first?"

"... Speaking of which, you've had a status peek before..."

If I remember correctly...... her status would have had the title 'Patron Saint of the Kingdom'.

When it comes to getting that much title, I guess that's what her raised martial arts medal is all about that makes me want to give it up.

Speaking of which, Grandpa Ken had the title of "Hero of the Redemption".

At least those two are good to see as great men on par with Oink.

With that in mind at the waiting area, waiting quietly for Shafa to visit, the waiting knights stared at this one looking softly somewhere.

No... Reis, to be exact?

"Um... what's wrong with me... I've been feeling my gaze since earlier"

"Also, sorry! I was just wondering."

After all, she notices too, and begins to speak to one of the knights who was nearby.

It's not the wind that's otherwise angry. Without snoring, she is a beautiful woman who gathers her gaze.

But... I can tell it's a different sight from the quality that's always been directed at me.

I'm sure she was concerned that she wasn't the same kind of gaze she could always be directed at.

"Um... I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but you were active in the Seven Star Cup on the semi-final continent earlier, isn't that Lace Rest...?

"Huh...?

"Oh, I'm sorry, you're different..."

"No, although I'm sure of it"

Then at that moment, at an astonishing rate, the knight took a piece of paper out of his nostalgia, and the knights around him also began to surround Reis, as follows.

Something happened and this one stood up, and the paper the knights had caught my eye.

"Is that... Reis's painting?

Everyone had a portrait of Reis the size of a bromide.

Speak to one of the knights and ask him what the portrait is...

"This was painted by the painter who went with us when our representative entered the Seven Star Cup! Every year, we send a representative to that tournament, and we send writers and painters together to distribute the tournament in a booklet."

"So there's this painting in this year's winner's information, and the PR guy replicated it and screwed us knights! I can't believe you're really such a beauty!

The other knights begin to talk about this painting as if they were even proud.

Says it's fashionable to collect these portraits among Knights humans?

... Wow, it's like a certain Amy magazine. With the development of culture, this country is still flying one head away......?

"Sa, is that a sign? Uh..." To Mr. Miller over Leis "."

"Me too, please! Be sure to say" Love you, Joshua "!

"I'm sorry, I can't love you..." To Joshua. "

It is Meehr. And do it with Joshua. Stop staring at me.

Then the waiting door opened and the knight, who had responded in front of the gate earlier, returned.

"What are you guys doing!

"Captain! Look, it's Mr. Lace Rest himself!

"Nah... if you do take a good look, you are... yeah sunk! These are the vice president's friends! I won't tolerate disrespect!

At that moment, the expression I've been showing disappeared in unison, and I began to align myself with the acne, and everyone held their voices and said, 'Excuse me!' And after apologizing, he went back to his place of business.

Mr. Stiglia, wow, that's awesome...

"... I didn't realize it was Lord Rais Rest earlier, as long as you're ashamed"

"Yes, no... Um, I didn't know these portraits were out there... it would be helpful not to spread them too much if you could..."

"Don't worry about that. Because only the city guards are represented in the Knights for the current fiscal year.... Um, on the road, would it be nice if I could..."

The knight who was called captain also took the portrait of Lace from his nostalgia.

"Hehe, I got one from the knight earlier too. Rayce's painting!

"Ah, good Lue. I'll split it up later."

"Um... isn't it good because I'm with you? It's a little embarrassing."

In the carriage, when Reyce signed the knight, Rhue continued to sign, making Reyce's expression an indescribable object.

But it's more like a color copy than a reproduction.

If I could get that far with the magic guide, would I possibly publish a newspaper?

"The Shezzard family mansion is not long away. It is the family that protects the royal family for generations, and in that relationship it is located close to the royal castle."

"I see. Then her father was also a knight?

"No, Mother. You were my predecessor's Knight Commander. Your father loves the arts, not martial arts, and is dedicated to the development of our country, especially the artistic aspects and cultural exchanges."

A knight in a good mood to get Reiss's autograph and see tells me about her.

She said that as soon as she entered the knight, she protected the royalty from the enemies, and the following year she let the fierce demons overflowing from the dungeons push her alone.

There seem to be many other warrior traditions of hers, and it is impossible to make a story of them by the time you reach the mansion, and so on.

By the way, do you think Grandpa Ken was wise enough to lead the country together as a court magician in the days of the previous kings?

I'm just a little surprised I thought you were just Grandpa Ero.

"We're here. This is the Shezzard family mansion. I've already told the people in the house, so please come straight in."

So much so that the carriage stops and quickly descends into the mansion.

I feel like I've seen it, it looks like a very common aristocratic mansion, not a special large mansion.

QUALITY Rigid, I guess you're saving extra decoration.

but apparently it didn't show up that way in Reyce's eyes.

"This is... in the architectural style of the master Burstani Magenda... the shape of that window is... wonderful... one day my shop window will be in the same thing..."

"Heh. That's kind of an awesome mansion. All right, let's go, then, Lace."

"Right. I'm sorry I kept you waiting. Shall we?"

"Ah, yes..."

That's amazing, I didn't know Reis was so familiar with art relationships, but he was a maniac.

... fishing for mechanical tricks, and art... quite a multitude of hobbies, huh?

Even when ringing the knocker, Rais instantly corrects his posture to the man who immediately opened the door and appeared in the decree, although Rais was whining something with excitement in a small voice.

"Welcome aboard. Master Cayvon, right? Please, come here."

The man of the decree also gets the impression that he has no heart or a disappointing physical condition.

A man with such a quiet power is guided through the reception room and recommended to the couch.

"The lady is in good hands right now, so please wait here."

"Okay."

Left in the room, Lue leaks small at the same time as he leaves the room.

'Did I do something wrong,' he said.

"Maybe he was resting in his room..."

"Again, as a nobleman, I guess I can't show my guests how weak I am... I might have taken a little account of it for sure..."

"... That's it, you're in bad shape..."

A few moments later, I heard a knock, and with it, she came.

Borrowing the maid's shoulder, and pinching the other shoulder, on the side, pine leaves.

"Huh! Long time no see, Mr. Stiglia"

"It's been a long time since Lord Caivon and Lord Rhue and Lord Reyes have been here."

However, there was no shade in its expression or voice color, and it appeared to my eyes as if I was purely happy to reunite.

... you're a strong person, she is.

The maid leaves the room behind. No, Stiglia speaks out somewhere happy.

"The seven-star cup opened on the semi-final continent. Lord Reyce's work has reached my ears. Congratulations on winning."

"Oh, that's the thing... do you also know what the specifics are?

"Specifically... was there an accident after the finals?

"Ah... yes, it is"

After all, events at that tournament have not been leaked out of the country, he said.

Perhaps the guild humans, starting with Oink, are turning their hands.

Now I think there were few ships leaving the continent right after the tournament.

Well, I guess there were a few people who originally came from the Secondary Continent.

"But it's not up to you either. It makes me look so painful..."

"That's it. We have some information too... What the hell happened, Stilia?"

Cut it out here at a different time.

She suffered this wound at the end of your path, Nao.

What the hell did he think and move and what did he meet there?

You should hear that.

And she hid and spoke quietly, covering her face as if she had behaved somewhere to her temperament, which she had shown so far.

"... it will be a little, long story. If you don't mind, let's talk…"

"I'd love to. We're going after you after this, Nao."

"That would be greatly appreciated. From now on, Nao and Old McKenzie, and the king alone, will know the story."

She speaks. Everything that's happened since we broke up in Agidal.

Nao, tell me your story.