The imperial capital, Zebuldia, had a disturbing atmosphere.

Traders who are not based in the Imperial City escape the Imperial City like rats fleeing a sinking ship, and those who can't leave the Imperial City because of circumstances are prepared.The Explorer's Association has brought in as many escort requests as they usually do.

The prophecy of the Astrological Mystic Academy is not made public to the general public.Still, everyone knew something.It's all because of the incidents that are happening every day.

Sacred Sword A runaway incident by a demon sword caused by a gatekeeper.A battle over illegal potions caused by alchemists at the Plymouth Magic Academy in response to the appearance of monsters at the Zebuldia Magic Academy.

Just one major incident, but if it occurs in a row, it will give you a sense that something is happening if it is not quite dull.

Some of them were laid by Franz, but there was no door in the man's mouth.

In response to inquiries from aristocrats and merchants who had been sent to him night after night, Franz was at his limit.

"Damn it, what are you going to do next, that guy!"I can't believe it! "

The prophecy that occurred at the timing of the establishment of the countermeasure headquarters of "Shadow Fox of the Nine Tails" and its future activities.As soon as he tried to respond to it, the unexplained incidents that occurred continuously, the prophecies that still showed no signs of disappearing, were completely beyond Franz's ability to handle.

No--we wouldn't have been able to handle this situation without Franz.On top of the fact that things are moving too fast, there seems to be no connection at all.

There weren't enough people to work with the Third Knight Regiment to maintain security in the Imperial City.While I was investigating the previous incident, the next incident would happen, so I couldn't help it anymore.

The Plymouth Magic Academy case was the worst.

"Strawberry milk!?" Don't play with me! "

It's a nightmare. It must be a historical shame that all the Kaizen Thousand magicians belonging to the highest school of alchemy in the Imperial City are fooled and stuck in the strawberry milk in the water bottle.

All the alchemists who took part in the battle were captured.Even if they say that they were deceived, the potions are illegal in the first place, and the sins are not lesser.

And I couldn't put an end to [Chigenma] on that matter.If you are guilty of fraud, you may be able to ask, but it would be a bad thing if you were to say, "If you become a fraud, I will give you the real thing."

I told you to stop cursing, but I'm not telling you to make any other commotion!

I don't know if you know the true meaning of Franz's words, but we're really bad.

The same Knights of the Zero Knight's men said that the leak was inadvertently bad.

"But, Commander, if this much happens and is resolved, the prophecy will not go away, it means that the subject of the prophecy is more than that."

"... I was surprised to find that the [Sword Saint] had such a dangerous object."

In the Imperial City, where various treasures and talents are gathered, there are more dangerous items.Mages and alchemists have a lot of secrets, and other nobles don't know what they're hiding.

And perhaps even in the Imperial Castle's vault - if I checked it, I could find something.

Chigenmami revealed only a very small part of it.

The illegal drug, Strawberry Blaze, was a fake.It appears that Citrix got it from the Magic Academy, but it's not strange if they hid the real thing.

I sent the Knights around to check on the situation, but the results were not good.If you're honest in the first place, I didn't hide it from you.

We needed some kind of evidence to take the tough plan.It wasn't impossible to investigate the emperor's death in front of you, but it wasn't something you could use again and again.

Can you put pressure on the Holy Sword and the Zebuldia Magic Academy?

"It's a big guy from the Imperial City..."

"But the damage is happening."Strawberry Blaze is weak evidence. "

The Plymouth Magic Academy is already under investigation.It was enough to cause such a catastrophic incident and make the Regular Knights unconscious.

Even with the Sword Saint and the Zebuldia Magic Academy, it was too risky to be hostile to them without any evidence, but it would be relatively easy to investigate the warehouse given that the things it held triggered the incident.

There may be some other dangerous material in our possession.

The most important [Chiyo Mandarin]...... well, I guess it's impossible.You've done it so far, you must have thought about being investigated.In the first place, it seemed to show off its collection of treasures without having to investigate, and it seemed like it was pushing the curse without any trouble.

And when I thought about it, a terrible imagination suddenly passed through Franz's mind.

Could it be that [Chikamami] is fully demonstrating his [Divine Calculation Conspiracy] to confirm the true nature of the prophecy and washing what he had done from one end to the other?

"............"

If it had been Franz before, he would have definitely ordered the interrogation of Chikamami.

But not now. In the last few months, Franz has run into a lot of people involved with that guy.I've already sent Hugh to that man.I don't have any more resources for that man.

"...... For now, I will devote my strength to the matter of the church.In the unlikely event that the curse runs rampant, the number of victims will be the same as before...... No, the average person will also have victims. "

[Marine Cry] was the biggest and worst spell I had ever seen.

The curse, produced by an ancient mage using abominable technology, claimed the life of thousands of miles in all directions, and finally killed the mage who produced it.The object of the prophecy of the Astrology Institute is probably the most popular.

That said, the curse had raged a long time ago.The "curse" based on strong ideas tends to fade over time, and the purification and barrier technology of the church is more advanced than in the past.

According to the story of the Light Spirit Church, in the first place, Marine's plan to purify the cry was slowly progressing towards the coming day when the sealing magic deteriorated.The purification was only planned a little earlier this time.If Zebuldia cooperates fully, we will not fail.

“We have put cooperation into each organization.I also contacted Ark Rodan. Immutable There are also people, and they are ready to go. "

Immutable . The strongest holy knight in the Imperial Church.Even though he was not an aristocrat and had no affiliation with the Knight School, he was asked to join the Knights in a special case.

Combining combat and healing skills at a high level, the man was said to be comparable to Ark Rodin.

He is also a member of the [Ghost of Mourning].Ark Rodin, by the way, is a member of the [Footsteps of the Beginning].

"............ what's the relationship with that man like?"

Whether humans are lucky or whether the people who were involved with the man are growing up with the "Thousand Trials" ---

I shake my head and shake off such a big question.Either way, what Franz can do won't change.

We just have to pay for the fireworks that came down for the prosperity of the Empire.

§ § §

The road to the church was restricted before the curse could be cleansed.

It seems that the operation has not been made public to the public, but everyone is staring at the knights who are checking with a disturbed face because of the incidents that have occurred in a row for some time.

Although there is still a long way to go, the building of the Light Spirit Church in Zebuldia is the second largest after the Imperial Castle.I understood it well from afar.

Unlike the Imperial Castle, which embodies realistic health, the symbol of the sun on the countless white spires that protrude is very refined and fun to look at.

Talk to Anthem as he walks down the middle of the road.

"It's been a long time since I've been to church."

"...... umu"

Ansem is perhaps the most famous of the holy knights belonging to the Church of Zebuldia.

The reasons include the high level of certification as a hunter, the strength of its healing power, the good personality, and of course, the size of the body.

Unlike Liz and Citrix, his reputation had no bad reputation.He was not as violent as Liz, and he was not as stupid as Citrix. He had a sense of stability that was not ashamed of his two names, [Immovable].

I would be grateful if I could stay close to him to catch my eye. [M]Even the thunder doesn't fall, and if I don't stop, does Daiki's shadow say this?

Apparently, Anthem was able to mobilize a considerable number of people in cooperation with the state.The road to the church included not only knights and priests, but also the appearance of hunters.

Problems arose suddenly, both in the [Sword Saint] and in the Magic Academy.It made so much fuss, but if we were perfectly prepared, we would be able to cope with whatever happened.

And most of all, this time I'm here.

Relieved by the more complete posture than I had imagined, I slapped Anthem's legs like a pillar with excitement.

"Well, I'll do what I can this time!"There's nothing I can do! "

”……………………………… Hmmm”

I would never have followed him to the place of curse purification, but this time it was special.

There's Anthem, and I'm learning.Let's do it for this buddy of yours.

Even if something happens, you may not complain if you are on the scene.