Sword of the Philosopher

"Right, I originally knew the Southern invasion was the gateway from Richard's story, but I got over it without difficulty, so I don't think it's a bad idea. I'm concerned about the demon king's trend, but the spirits and god spirits are working together. There's an element of uncertainty, but there's not much pessimism."

"Thanks mostly to Master Luon, though."

"I guess so."

"Yes, I am."

Voices leak with sighs.

"Master Luon is too conscious everywhere."

"... consciousness, hey"

"Even when it came to the southern invasion, it would have been difficult to bear without the advice of Master Luon"

Well, can you say that?

"I followed the divine spirits to stop the magic of the continent's collapse and continued to fly around and defeat demons during the further southern invasion... I think it's an untold feat"

"Oh well."

When you say something again, you don't know how to respond.

"... Well, I'm glad you appreciate it, but in my case, the first reason I got stronger was to keep myself from dying. If this is how you were going to fight from the start, maybe you dressed up better."

"Even if you didn't get stronger, didn't you have the means to avoid it?

"Yeah, but someone wanted to start Sofia and help. It was imperative to be strong."

That's where I laugh.

"It was unexpected that you were going to travel with Sophia."

"It was inconvenient..."

"No, I think this would have been a good idea. I brought it so far into a good war situation because I think there was some Sophia's hard work"

Taking my word for it, Sophia smiled.

"That's what I'm glad you said... But we have to try harder to help Master Luon."

"You don't have to go that far..."

Sophia's face clouds when she releases her voice. I suddenly wondered what had happened, but I heard a voice from her first.

"Master Luon still has something to do after this battle, doesn't he?

You made that clear before when we talked.

"Oh, yeah"

"Is that what you're going to do alone?

"... that's what I'm thinking so far"

If you're looking at Sophia's face, you know what you're trying to say...

"You know, Sophia."

"Yes."

"Once the battle with the Demon King is over in the first place, Sophia will return to the kingdom of the Barks. It's hard to accompany me on my journey, right?

Silence - Sofia neither affirms nor denies.

For a while, only the sound of the waves echoes around. Not that it's an unpleasant silence, but it makes Sophia beat a little faster about how she reacts.

"... indeed, Master Luon is right"

Sophia says. Admittedly, the expression is momentum trying to shake my head head-on into my words.

"I am the princess of the kingdom of Barks and I must move for my country if I am to be"

"Then..."

"But this is how I gain the power that I might defeat the Demon King... and I also wonder if I should use it for future events that threaten people"

... I see, it makes sense.

"Mine, can I give you my opinion?

"Oh, I don't mind."

"... to be selfish, I want to see what Master Luon knows and what he will do now"

Sophia turns this way. Eyes that tie your mouth and appeal strongly to me.

"I think there are various circumstances that Master Luon will not talk about. But there's one thing I can say."

"... what's that?

"If I shoulder to shoulder with Master Luon... I'm sure Master Luon will speak, won't he?

- I couldn't answer anything. No, I thought that might be true on the inside.

"Hmm, strength?"

All of a sudden, a child Garc appears in front of me.

'That I haven't been explained to you, either, that I'm not strong enough?

"... No, it's a slightly different story than fighting the Demon King, so I thought I'd explain that to Garc, too. Plus, look. Garc's gonna be back in the woods after the fight, right? I don't even know if it's going to happen. I was wondering if you'd mind."

"You can't say that."

"What?"

When asked back, Garc says, after a laugh.

"Whether you leave Lord Luon or not is my only existence."

"Oh, come on, that means..."

"Something seems to be of interest other than fighting the Demon King. At least you want to figure out what it is. '

... just a statement. But I can't even stop it, so is it difficult to pinch my mouth any more?

"I feel the same way."

Then Sophia claims. I know what you're trying to say. But...

"Here's what Princess Sophia thinks."

Garc speaks out here.

"If we can gain the strength to fight the demon king, we can catch up with Lord Luon at all costs. I mean, he said he could do his part as Lord Luon's squire. '

... I feel kind of weird talking about it. First of all, what does it mean to be a squire who has fought for the Demon King?

"Right."

Sophia admits it softly. Here's one thing I mention.

"I mean, don't people in the country forgive you?

"I persuade you."

IMMEDIATE ANSWER. I lose my word in unexpected reactions.

'Can you do that?

"I'll try."

'Ha, well. Lord Luon, if you discuss the Demon King, you will admit it without refusal. There will be no more.'

Put your head on. I feel like the demon king is being chased away by me, and it seems kind of odd.

"Sophia, maybe you're thinking about discussing the Demon King yourself to try to shoulder to shoulder with me?

"... weird, right? It's like fighting the Demon King even sounds like a crossing point."

Sophia laughs bitterly.

"Regardless, it is also my grief to discuss the Demon King. I have no doubt about that, and I intend to do everything in my power to respond. But..."

"Okay."

Sophia kept her mouth shut in my reply.

"I know what I'm trying to say...... just honestly, I'm pretty sure it's not a story that can be decided by my existence"

"... If you've cleared the obstacle, can I continue my journey with you as a squire?

"There's no reason to refuse."

It also seems like a lame story from me... sending my gaze to Garc here.

"I don't care what you say. That's a sign you're going to follow."

"Umm."

IMMEDIATELY. I had to laugh bitterly.

"... Having spoken to Master Luon for a moment, I calmed down"

Smile on Sophia's face. Yeah, that's a good look.

"Then we'll discuss what we'll do after tomorrow"

"Yes, Master Luon, did you think of anything?

"In the end, I don't possess the power of a sage either... I just don't think Phili can use it unconsciously, so I think it should be triggered by something..."

And here I came up with one.

Speaking of which, you had a move you hadn't tried today.

"What is it?

"It's Spirit World I learned as a trump card."

To my words, Sophia also speaks up, "Sure."

"That sounds like a completely different way to do other moves, plus the moves that brought together the powers of the spirits, right? There must be a convergence of Sophia's powers..."

"Right. It's going to be worth a test once."

Sophia agrees. Do you feel that you have found hope?

"Well, I'm still going to verify..."

"Don't be so hasty. Sleep tight and get fit before you do."

Sophia just seemed a little uncomfortable...... eventually agreed "ok" and pulled back.