It was not until five days later that he was ready for everything and was able to bring Arnold into the sanctuary.
The empty spirit Cielo laid Arnold on the scaffolding floating in the air, surrounded by the drinking water of the spirit, which is the power of the water spirits Acari -- the power of light was introduced into the people of Rustu -- and the wind spirits Wentle shaped the boundary of the water, and furthermore made a small cave with the rugged and purified soil of the soil spirits Rykerrant, and the fire spirits Avur at the entrance did not want to create the sacred fire of the magic talisman.
I looked out at the cave from outside the sanctuary and felt Arnold sleeping in it.
"Somehow... it feels pretty heavy..."
I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it!
Wentl-sama snorted his nose. I did everything I could. And then -- -- I saw a bag hanging from my shoulder.
Inside this bag are a few prototypes sent by Lukash through the Light Artifact. This was the last resort if the Spirits could not contain it. However, I was still worried about whether I should prescribe it even in such a situation.
"I hope this keeps it down..."
I looked up at the cave again and muttered.
Suddenly, the people of Rustu, holding the Light's Artifact in their hands, approached with joy. If you look at it, you can see the Lukashes on the water. I was worried about my condition, and it seemed to be hailing me.
Awesome.
Lukash looks across the water at the cave and leaks his honest thoughts. She explains how it's made, so you know Arnold sleeps in the cave.
The others were surprised to see the real thing. I never thought I'd get this far, so I'm in tune with their surprise.
After a light chat, silence comes. It was Lukash who defeated it.
"Laura, we're leaving town tomorrow."
"... yes..."
Tomorrow, finally, the hero's party headed for the Demon King. I thought it was about time, but when I actually heard it from my mouth, anxiety immediately took control of my heart.
He leaned down and looked at his shoes.
"I don't think I'll be able to go back when I leave this city. But... I need to see Arnold again and hit him with a beating.”
Yeah.
That's why...
Lukash stumbled there.
― ― He's also very anxious in his heart. Anxiety about confronting the Demon King, and anxiety that I might lose my fellow travellers.
I've always thought that if I knew that I had the talent to make concoctions, I would be able to support my heroes with this power in the future. I honestly don't know if I've achieved that goal. I have always been supported by many people. But this time, if only I could lighten their anxiety a bit.
She patted her cheek and raised her face. Then I smiled and peered into the water.
"I'll take care of Arnold."
His voice did not tremble.
Lukash, with his eyes rounded, said over and over again.
"It's okay, I'll do something with the help of the spirits"
To be honest, it was an unreliable word. But that's all I can say right now.
I'll take care of it. I'll do anything. That's why I want Lukash and the others to focus on fighting the Demon King. The anxiety that nests in their breasts may overwhelm their feet.
Trust us, Arnold.
Thinking so, I stared at my childhood friend. Then he nodded tinyly.
"If so, I want you to get rid of the power of the Demon King from Arnold's body." Like Elvira. "
A gentle childhood friend, in the worst case scenario, will still take Arnold's life. For a moment---but I didn't want to lose Arnold, so I nodded my eyes.
"... I promise."
Lukash's expression was finally softened.
Grasp the bag containing the prototype. Heroes are ready. Then I won't be bothered anymore.
Dissolve the barrier, open the sanctuary, and prescribe a prototype. How Arnold's Seal Magic reacts was a major concern, but like Elvira, let the people of Rustu help and do their best to tear the power of the Demon King from him.
Looking over the faces of his companions, Lukash spoke forcefully.
It's okay, we'll never lose.
I felt like my chest became lighter when I felt frizzy.
It naturally raises the angle of its mouth. Lukash never lied to me. That's why I'm fine this time. I can heartily believe that word and wait.
"I believe you. Please be safe."
And Laura.
Smiling and nodding, we cut off the communication.
The people of Rustu, who had a vessel of water, stepped back. I took back the bag containing the prototype and approached the sanctuary.
--This is the last step.
The big stone door is open, and if you step forward, it's already in the sanctuary. A ball of light approached me as I looked up into the cave.
Let's close the door and close the sanctuary. The barrier will be stronger and the escape route will be blocked. ”
It's Cielo. I nod, and then I ask.
Is it possible to have humans inside while the sanctuary is closed?
"That's right... if you stay for a long time, I think you will be burdened by the burden on your body if you don't directly get the permission of our spirits. If you close the sanctuary, your power will be stronger as you try to drive out the intruders.”
"Ah....."
If the door is open, you will be able to enter and exit to some extent. In fact, it was the people of Rustu who carried Arnold and brought the power of light into the drinking water of the Spirit. They were busy walking around in and out of the sanctuary.
However, if you stay for a long time with the door closed, it seems that no one can.
A person who has directly obtained forgiveness. I'm the only one who's qualified for this right now.
"Can't we get permission?"
It was Zeke who came in from the side. They'll want to keep an eye on Arnold so we can get to him as soon as we can.
Wentle-sama's voice answered Sieg's question.
I can't have two Spirit Stones.
Spirit Stone. That is the proof that the Spirit has granted forgiveness.
If there's only one thing we can do - we can't give the people of Rustu new forgiveness right now.
The Spirit Stone is needed to open the door to the Holy Land where the Holy Sword is sleeping. Yes, I was worried that it would be easy to prepare a pom-pom, but this time it was a shame.
Sieg puts down his eyelashes and says, "Is that so?" And then he stared at me.
I didn't have a choice from the start to keep the door open. It's one thing to ask the spirits to keep an eye on you -- but if you do, I'd like to be able to prescribe a prototype first.
“Okay, so I'm going in and I'm going next to Arnold.”
Merzedes and Inglés rushed towards me with a nod.
As if listening to the conversation, both of them lowered their brows and peered into their faces with a worrying expression.
"Laura, we're right in front of the door." If you need anything, say it right away. "
Yes, thank you.
Melzedes, who worries like her mother, loosens her cheeks with joy. Meanwhile, Mr. Inglés made his expression even steeper than before and suggested it in a low voice.
"Laura, you should be outside too..."
“No, I want to be aware of the anomaly a little sooner.”
Shake your head wide. I am sincerely glad to be worried, but I did not intend to give up.
A few moments later to notice the anomaly would kill me. Someone should be around. And... I wanted to be next to Arnold.
Did Inglés realize that my will was hard? He bites his lower lip tightly and lowers his head wide.
"Take care of Arnold."
I couldn't say "leave it to me". Instead, I touched her shoulder softly and nodded tinyly to her face. Then Ingrid responded with a sarcastic smile.
We take a few steps back, keeping our gaze on Mr. Merzedes and the others. That way, it's already in the sanctuary.
Goggling, the stone door closes with a loud noise. After seeing it closed tightly, I stared at the cave that had been built in the sanctuary.
"Laura"
Acorns that are somewhat more mature than the familiar puppy figure guide you into the cave. That said, it was a very simple construction inside, and I could see Arnold wrapped in the boundary of the entering water.
I wonder if Master Rykerrant was distracted. The spillage and part of the ground raised up and became like a chair. Sitting there, I looked up at the barrier of water from below.
So far, Arnold has calmed down. After being carried into the sanctuary, she had a very calm sleeping face, and she could not see the black turtle. Under these circumstances, I think the power of the Demon King is putting a little pressure on me.
Ampere
Arnold's voice resurrected in the eardrum. That's how you called me, but now the voice is far and vague. Fear ran through his spine as he gradually forgot his voice.
Lukash and the others left the city. Across the door, Merzedes are standing by all the time. All I have to do is watch here and raise my voice when something goes wrong. And in some cases, we prescribe prototypes.
It's okay. It's okay. We're doing everything we can. But when I was alone, my anxiety pushed me like a wave.
(If anything happened to Arnold...)
Memories of Arnold and I were like a running lantern in my head.
When I first met you, you arrogant little man, you poisoned my heart. But as soon as I learned about him, I began to want to help Elvira with her treatment. Of course, it was for the sake of this world, for the sake of the future hero Lukash, but even without it, I was struck by his thoughts of dedicating everything to my sister.
Excellent, unkind, difficult to understand, kind person. Someone who's always been ahead of me and doesn't look back, but has been waiting for me ahead.
Little Girl
When I set foot in the sanctuary, I remember. A red-eyed Arnold, taken over by the Demon King.
I didn't doubt, vaguely, that my time with him would continue. The future collapsed in front of me that day, and I was furiously upset. The fact that he disappeared from next to me, my heart...
Laura?
Akari looks up at us worriedly. "What's the matter?" I tilted my neck and noticed. Notice the tears on your cheeks.
--This tear was a deep sadness and fear that consumed my heart, pretending that I hadn't noticed it for a long time. I was weak, so I knew that if I noticed this, I would stop walking.
I wipe my tears. And in order to calm my feelings, I sighed heavily. You can't come here and be drunk by fear and sadness. Even Arnold scolded me.
I stood up and looked up at Arnold, protected by the water barrier.
"Laura."
Just before falling asleep, Arnold called me by my first name. He laughed very beautifully at that time.
I stretched out my hand without even realizing it. Then, Master Cielo and Akari distracted me, and invited me into the barrier. Tears were about to spill on Arnold's sleeping face, which was much closer than before.
Reaching out, I wiped my forehead on my forehead and stared at my right hand, which was thrown out. I take the hand unexpectedly. Then I squeezed it with both hands.
This may be the first time I've touched Arnold consciously. Perhaps it was because of the sealing magic, I was terrified by the cold body temperature, and I noticed my own heart, hoping that you would clench this hand back.
Oh, yeah. That's right.
I must have always wanted to touch Arnold. I wanted to touch his back, his clumsy cheeks, his big hands, and his soft heart, which he carried all by himself. I'm not asking you to give me back the same thoughts, just accept them. But if selfishness were to be tolerated, if Arnold would tilt his heart a bit - I would have liked to have this hand gripped back.
I don't know what to call this emotion. I don't even know whether to call it love or love. Too calm to call it love, still immature to call it love. But you can't deceive yourself anymore than you realize.
(If you call me by name again, I feel that everything will be refreshed)
We can't let Arnold die for that.
I slap my cheek and put my temper back on. And I changed my mind to see if I could miss out on any minor changes.
Release your hand, hoping it will convey warmth the next time you touch it.
─ ─ The unknown emotion that began to breathe secretly in my heart gave me courage.