Sword of the Philosopher

"Nereid......"

In response to Kuuza's remarks, Silvi shrugs. Sophia looks interested. I pull Nereid's information out of my memory.

Nereid - there are spirits on this continent other than the four major elements, and some divine spirits can also be said to be of the highest rank… Spirits who preside over attributes such as Undine and Silf are considered to have the power of an advanced class, able to covenant with humans and fight together.

I feel like the Spirit is going to be told not to "discriminate" because spirits that do not have the power of such attributes are only a way for humans to distinguish between lower spirits - lower spirits, starting with Nereid.

Anyway, those junior spirits exist - if we're talking about a setup dataset or something, there should be more spirits like that, but it didn't really involve me in the game, so I didn't have much interest either.

What is the point of engaging with such spirits here... Sophia opened her mouth as she pondered.

"If you're threatening the Spirit's residence, you'll have to deal with it."

- The Spirit lives in such a way that it does not interact very much with basic humans, but humans live under the influence of much of it. It can vary from good things like abundance to big fish to bad things like natural disasters... but it is definitely an indispensable part of people's livelihood on this continent.

"Defeat the demons present in the cave. What's your departure?"

"You can match it at your convenience. When did you visit this town?

"Today though."

"Then can we free up for a day or so?

"No, we're fine...... what about Master Luon and Mr. Silvi?

"I'm fine."

"I'm okay, too."

"Then it's settled."

Kuuza said, turning his back on us.

"Tomorrow morning, I'll wait at the entrance to the east of town."

That's what I said. He left... Shortly after, Silvi shrugs his shoulder.

"You're the same. Well, you look fine, but above all."

"Well... by the way, both of you, the weapons naturally don't make it."

"We should be on our way even more quickly than the Spirit's dwelling is in crisis"

This is what Sophia said. Because of my motivation, I decided not to say anything more.

- That night.

Tomorrow I'm going to go to the cave on the coastline with Kuza... and I'll have to find out where Azua the Water King is. I was deciding with the Raifins to make the meeting around there the night I arrived in town.

The place is a port in town. There is no sign of people at all because it is late at night. Only the sound of the waves is echoing around.

"Thank you for waiting"

Raifin's voice. Turning his neck, there was her and even more Amalia.

"What did you say to Sophia and the others?

"I'll see what the ocean looks like. See if there's any sign of a demon there."

"I see... So, what do you think, actually?

"During the day, there are quite a few more signs from the sea than the quality of the passing objects that Master Kuuza was talking about is improving. But it doesn't seem like it's going to hit this town."

In the first place, after breaking up with Kuuza, we collected information about the area around the town. I also asked the fisherman and the like, but he said nothing unusual had happened.

"There's a chance they're planting something for the Southern invasion, too."

"You can't deny it. However, as things stand, it doesn't seem that there is something in a visible way."

Does that mean the southern invasion is still ahead of us - no, the five great demons have already lost two. It is quite possible that the Demon King is also taking such matters seriously and preparing for further aggression.

"I mean it's okay now for now...... So, Amalia. Please."

"Yeah."

Amalia responds to my words and then approaches the ocean. Then he spread his hands to the left and right - from his fingertips, producing water.

That eventually takes shape, and a number of user demons emerge that mimic her, about the size of a toy doll.

"Release my identity to the sea and find the address of Lord Azua"

Amalia turns her neck to me.

"I, the Spirit, can find a place for it, even if I am separated... because even in the sea, I can see the magic that emanates through the sea"

"How long is it going to take?

"I think there will be consequences tomorrow if it's close. Until we find him, can we just decide to get together here like we do today every day?

"I don't mind."

Now we're done... I thought I'd go home. Arrow tip, a voice from Raifin.

"Master Luon, it's about Kuza."

"Oh."

"This time, I understand that we're going to fight together, but then what?

... I guess we're talking about whether or not to be one of them. I'm doing the guard, so if he joins me, the guard will be two at a time. It is true that I want a wizard companion as a balance, so I might say that I have some to companionship with.

However, because it was an unexpected encounter, the reality is that I honestly haven't got my thoughts together. Can we use this fight together to see if we have the strength of the 'Three Powers' streets to make a decision?

"You're thinking about that area. I need to talk to Sophia and Sylvie."

"That's true. We'll take care of Luon and the others around here."

"Okay."

Discussion is over. I decided to go back to the inn.

The next day, we headed east of the town designated by Kuuza. He was already waiting there. You look at us, you distort the edge of your mouth small, and you smile.

Come on, let's go.

Take the wand on your shoulder and walk out. Its prestigious standing even gives the impression of an ancient strong warrior. Sylvie goes next door and starts the conversation. Me and Sophia walk behind it.

But I didn't know I was going to take my skin off for the Spirit in the town I visited to get a weapon... when I thought about it, I had a feeling.

Speaking of which, there are spirits where we're going.

"... Sophia"

"What is it"

"Can we get Rayfin?

"Did you call?

Raifin shows up. One question here.

"There are spirits in various parts of the continent... do those spirits possess the ability to fight demons?

"... inferior to those of us who can make contracts with humans, but will have the ability to cope. And this time Nereid, probably."

"Do you have any kind of cooperative relationship with those spirits?

"It would be possible. Instead, we should talk about it through Amalia."

With the help of various spirits...... this battle seems to be one of those triggers. Although I have to figure out how to get you to cooperate because you just don't exist to be able to contract.

"But I doubt it"

Here Sophia opened her mouth.

"In yesterday's information-gathering phase, it's weird that the demons have no visible activity other than coastal caves. It seems like it would be nice to attack town."

"Maybe I'm not after this one because I'm focusing on the Spirit."

You were listening to us, Kuza starts talking.

"Maybe the aim is to curb the spirits' behavior"

"As far as I'm concerned, it sounds like action to control the southern seas."

Following Kuuza, says Silvi.

"What I can say for sure is that the South has less demonic and demonic influence. But you're acting unknowingly."

"Perhaps so. In it, he's after the Spirit."

"If it's the Spirit of the Sea, you naturally feel sensitive about what's going on in the ocean, etc."

Here I opened my mouth.

"Perhaps you consider those abilities troublesome and interfere with the Spirit"

"If so, we have to make them stop as soon as possible."

Silvi and Khuza nodded at Sofia's words. I also gave my consent - eventually I arrived at the destination cave.