Sword of the Philosopher

"If you don't mind, will you fight with me?

At my invitation, Kuuza turns back and silences me.

We stopped in the middle of the street. Silvi and Sofia seem to have a set up waiting for Khuza's answer, an atmosphere of watchfulness.

"... confirmation, is your purpose sufficient to defeat the Demon Nation - and hence the Demon King?

"I don't know how far you can go, though."

I shrug my shoulders and respond to the quail.

"Besides, to fight the Demon King, we need to rally the power of the people of the continent... I think the immediate goal is to defeat the Demons who are rampant around the continent first"

"I see, I get it... I fit that purpose too. Greetings."

- Thus, Kuuza became one of us. I've come to the south for many reasons, but I didn't envisage meeting him...... anyway, he'll be active in future battles.

We walk out again and head to town. Along the way, Silvi questioned Kuuza.

"Why was Kuuza defeating demons and such while wandering alone? Was there a grudge against the Demons or something?

"There's no reason to be so profound... I started traveling because of my magic training, but when I did, I naturally got to fight demons. So, all kinds of disturbances... Silvi was also involved in resolving disturbances, etc., and somehow they started to say," The Wandering Wizard "etc."

- I guess it means that you don't have feelings for the Demons, such as deep hatred.

"It's just that I became a wizard because I originally wanted to help people. It's true that it suited you sexually."

"... a lot of reasons, but it's going to be an even fiercer fight. Are you ready for this?

"Whatever."

IMMEDIATE ANSWER. Whatever the reason, he was definitely prepared to fight through himself.

"Well... the story changes, you two have come this far to get the sword, haven't you?

Kuuza asks Sophia and Silvi questions. The two of them accept each other small.

"The problem is, after that..."

"We need to gather information and determine how the situation on the continent moves."

I opened my mouth to block his words.

"There's just still something left to do"

"What's that?

I'll tell Sophia after I glance at her.

"A covenant with the Spirit… go to the last remaining Salamander and make a covenant"

Salamander is located in the central part of the continent… where dwellings exist just slightly further north. There is supposedly a Divine Spirit Feus even closer. I must go.

"Well, with Salamander... then I have one suggestion"

"Proposal?"

"Mr. Sophia uses both sword moves and magic, right? If you have a contract with the Spirit in it, you will also use the magic trick."

"Right."

Sophia nods. Then Kuuza smiled.

"I'm from the Academia of the Kingdom of Nateria, where Salamander resides... some people study methods to efficiently bring out the power of the Spirit. If you like, why don't you drop by?

- The Kingdom of Nateria is a nation that exists in the eastern part of the continent. Although there are many countries where academia exists, the academia of this country is one of the largest on the continent. The number of wizards belonging to the court in its evidence is the first on the continent, and because of it, it is one of the nations that, many times, has prevented the invasion of the Demon Nation and is not dominated or survived by the Demon Nation.

I know that the Demonic side is also a powerful country, so I'm putting in the corresponding resources. As a result the country itself is ok so far, but I can't afford to help other countries...... that was the setting on the game, and that is still the situation that has become a reality.

"Is the country okay?

Sophia asks. Kuuza nodded small at it,

"So far they've been able to get rid of the Demons. There is no information that the town or anything else has been suppressed..."

"We might have to check the area, too."

"Maybe."

Khuza, who hammered Sophia's words, said to us, "What do you say?" He asks.

Hmm, right...... Sophia focuses on sword moves and is currently fighting. I didn't really think about going to the academy to train magic because there is nothing more magical about it now... is there more room to strengthen the area than signing with the Spirit?

"Sure, if you can effectively harness the power of the spirits… maybe even more power of moves, etc."

Sophia is also satisfied with Kuza's explanation. Sylvie seems to agree - I'll speak up here.

"Sure, that seems like a good policy."

"Then I guess it's settled"

"I just have one question. Why are you taking the initiative?

"She's pretty skilled, isn't she? I want to see what happens when those people bring out the power of the Spirit…"

I mean, curiosity? It would be a thought because I was a wizard who was enrolled in academia around here.

"Right... Sophia, is that okay?

"Yes."

"Then it's settled. Our next destination is Salamander's residence and the Academia of the Kingdom of Nateria."

- There is also the question of when to talk to Khuza about Sofia's identity, etc., but it will not be a matter of such haste. On your journey, if you have the right time, you can talk about it then.

After the sword is complete, we leave the south and now we head north... but as things stand, events like fighting the Five Demons have not been activated, and there is no way that Fili or Eina and the others are moving. The atmosphere seems fine for the moment.

If something happens on the way to Salamander's residence, you just have to deal with it every time - there are other events. Some of them want to intervene, so we have to make sure we don't miss the time when the event starts.

Together, the future policy is a decision. But there's still time until the sword is finished, so I'll be staying in the south for a little while... in the meantime, I have something to do.

It's a showdown with Azua the Water King.

On that night when we attacked the cave, we left the inn as we did on the first day of our stay and went to the port. And then Amalia told me, "I know where I am" - and the next day, I told my people that I was going to gather information, and I decided to go to a place where Azua's address was located.

"For once I'll talk to you too... don't expect me to"

Garc's voice echoes in my head. While I admit, "Okay," the magic of movement lasts about a few hours. Arrived at the relevant location.

It's a coast with beautiful sandy beaches...... it's an atmospheric place that seems like it could be a resort, but the presence of aquatic demons means people don't get very close.

Besides, I can see people fishing... here's Gark's voice.

"Amalia's story says there's a submarine cave just off this coast"

"If you use magic, I can go... but when you're underwater, are you okay?

Exactly when it comes to fighting in the sea, it's tough... but when I think about it, Gark responds.

'You'll be fine. Azua, the king of water, presides over water and darkness... the shapes of darkness should give priority to activities on earth, and the cave should also be filled with air'

"Expect that... but Garc, by the way. Have you ever seen Azua?

Just once. You know you don't show up in the presence of the Spirit, right?

- Sure, there's a lot of information out there about Garc and Feus, including rumors, but little about Azua. The fact that the location is likely to have difficulty communicating information in the south, but is barely active, will also be raised to the factor.

"Are you ready?

Gark asks. I nodded deeply,

"Oh, let's go"

Using magic with words - I went into the ocean.