Explorer Russell Kurai.
He came to the rift in the forest for simple investigation and exploration.
I think it was an incredible coincidence, but when I heard from him, it seems that the ruins behind this rift belong to a fairly unusual category in history.
"--- There are very few relics that enshrine the beast of God."
As part of lunch, Russell told me about the ruins here.
Surround the fire and sip the tea boiled in a camping-like pot that he had.
It's still till noon, but there's no sign of animals around the mysterious and cracked space.
Feeling the calm air, we listen to him.
"Many of the reasons for this were that the Beast of God should have been feared, called a natural disaster for the people of the past. They have so many thoughts as knowledgeable creatures that their values are very different and distorted from those of humans."
"I understand."
"I don't know where their scales are. If you want to worship something bad, you have the innocence to destroy the altar itself for fun.... you could say it's beyond understanding."
"I understand...!"
"You really sympathize with me...!?"
As for the Divine Beast, there is a perception that it is close to me...
I can't say such a thing even if my mouth is ripped, so when I smile and leave, Russell keeps talking even though I'm surprised.
"But there was a god beast among them that could stay close to humans."
"Ferrihert?"
"You know very well. Ferrihert is also one of its pillars. And now, it's the closest god beast to be seen."
You've been witnessed all over the place, Philip.
Footwork is lighter than any other god beast, but that means she loves traveling freely.
"And as I studied the legends everywhere, I learned that the god beast was enshrined in this land."
"Well researched....."
"I've only stepped on the number of places for how many minutes. I'm more proud of the number of ruins I've trampled on by myself than that rare adventurer, Bear Fredence."
Russell shows her chest with confidence to Sheena, who looks amazed.
That's why you brought your legs here.
Find out for yourself and investigate the site.
Somehow, it feels so field-based and cool...!
"Beor Hydun, the god beast in charge of the darkness, is enshrined here. According to legend, it is said to be a god beast who looks like a lion mixed with white and black...."
"Beor Hydun....."
"When I hear the darkness, I don't have such a good image...."
"Yeah, yeah."
While I murmured the name of the Beast, Reefa and Nia, who were moaning the sandwich, murmured.
Russell shook her head to the side with a smile on her face.
"Darkness certainly doesn't give rise to a good image, but it's actually a symbol of peace for the ancient people."
Mr Russell teaches me with his index finger up like a teacher.
I think it is better to keep a note and take out the notebook.
"When the sun rises, man works, and when it sinks, there comes rest in the name of rest. And for the ancient people, darkness meant the end of life, and death was thought to bring peace."
"Peace, huh?"
"The life of man is harsh. Ancient times were marked by a confusion in which the beasts of God fought as a matter of course - in which the species of man was a weak species that could never be strangely destroyed."
Is that what Mr. Leon was saying about the time when the Beast was fucked up?
Surprised that Russell knew so much, he ran a pen into his notebook.
"Even in the harsh world, people have lived hard to find hope to live, but to be scared tomorrow. Their rest was nothing but a dream to dream in the dark."
"... I see, that's why you thought of saving death that you could dream of forever?"
"Exactly."
It's a sudden thought, but it's not strange.
It is not strange to look for some kind of base in an end-century world where god beasts are rampaging around in reality.
"Beor Hiddoon was enshrined as a watcher of his death and an advocate of rest. It is said that he lived near the short life of man, and watched his death."
As far as I'm concerned, aren't they evil god beasts?
But seeing death, it feels like a reaper...
"Thank you very much. I learned so much...!"
"... somehow, you're an enthusiastic young man. I've never heard of him so eagerly."
Mr Russell laughs bitterly.
You can't listen to such an interesting story with enthusiasm.
While leaving his notebook, he tried to reach out to a sandwich he hadn't eaten yet -
"Is that it...?"
You've already noticed that the basket is empty.
Only the parsley attached to the decoration is left...!?
Of course, when you look at Rifa and Nia, you can see that they are rodent in the sandwich at the same time.
……
Mu?
"... no, it's okay. Yeah, eat a lot...."
For some reason, I mouth the tea at hand with a calm mind.
Relax and think about Beor Hydun again.
The beast in charge of darkness.
If you think about the magic of Rifa and Nia, you can expect to be a god beast with both shadow and cold air properties, but what was the purpose of giving them that power?
No, in the first place, is your servant Ol Hydun a god beast friendly to us?
As I put my hand on my chin and immersed myself in my thoughts, I was surprised to get something from Russell who was in front of me.
Huh?
"You don't seem to eat much, so please. Because there are a lot of them."
"Ah, thank you."
What I was offered was stick-type food.
It is a type that is wrapped in a wrapper and it is shaped like a snack when I try to tear it.
If you try one bite, the refreshing texture and sweetness will spread.
——— Food that accumulates in your stomach and feels exactly like mobile food.
"Apparently, as far as you're concerned, we need you to get into this ruins."
"... muggle, that's what happens."
"... if you don't mind, may I take part in your investigation?... ah, I'm not interested in anything like that."
Russell shook her hand to the side in a hurry to make a grip.
Without a heart, the eyes seemed to be burning.
"Instead, I'm interested in the structure of the site itself and the historical heritage that has been untouched for hundreds or thousands of years...! Instead, I'm only interested in it...!"
You're a passionate person.
But I have to ask Sheena what she thinks about this.
What do you want to do, Sheena?
"I think you can take it. Rather, his presence will make the investigation of the ruins even safer. Besides, I'll prove my personality."
If Sheena says so, you can trust her.
After I get an understanding from Rifa and Nia, I'll face Miss Russell.
"Thank you very much. Mr. Russell."
That's a deal.
I smiled at him with a gentle smile.
We have more friends to rely on in the Ruins Survey.
Rejoicing at the fact, I recall the stick-shaped food I have with me.
"And this is really delicious."
"Isn't that right? Once I got lost in the ruins and starved to death, I decided to carry a lot of preserved food with me. Besides, I am also committed to the taste. Actually... I made this."
"Eh, really...!? But it also works, right? I can carry it with me, and it's actually really amazing...."
It's a pretty revolutionary food for an adventurer.
At least dozens of times more preserved foods are delicious than those commonly sold by adventurers…!?