Sword of the Philosopher

"I don't know how much 'he' will be affected by the magic used by Nehmeisa"

I'll talk to Sophia and the others.

"But it's my view that it's irrelevant. And I don't know more about the events that triggered the collapse of the world… one thing, I'm guessing"

"Master Luon, what's that?

"Before I died in my previous life, the story was about to come out with a new one. I told you before, that meant the end of the trilogy. Maybe there, something will happen"

Most importantly, does that story cause the world to collapse, or is it something that triggers it? I don't know about this either.

"All I can tell you right now is that we should rush to the scene when that story starts,"

"You think it hasn't started yet?

"Oh... that's just the problem. It's not gonna happen any time soon, is it? It could be a month from now, or maybe a year from now. I don't think it's a hundred years from now, just because there's already a character in the story."

"This is not the continent or the Sherzian continent."

"I'm gathering information about this area. I know what the story starts with, so I guess it feels like I'm going into the place at the right time."

"By then, we'll have to do something about Nehmeisa."

Richard's words. I nodded deeply.

"We're behind on the enemy we found this time. The goal is only Nehmeisa. We will continue to fight it."

"First things first, so..."

I replied "yes" to Garc's mention... the discussion is over.

Then we move back to Exxon's mansion. In the end I never encountered a knight on the Imperial side and got a dragon demon stone.

We will consider the treatment in the future… As a result, we were able to return to Exon's mansion at night.

"It's safe to leave it to you."

That's what Exon said when he welcomed him. It's just that our faces are either slightly stiff or throw a surprising glance.

"What's up? Is there a problem?

"... although slightly different from the main elements of this battle"

Exon looks like he wants to hear it. Well, if he knows all the stories, is there a problem with talking about them?

Sophia and Richard decided to take a break and I'll talk to Exon.

"Hmm, new enemies... more like all the culprits"

"There's nothing wrong with not counting against the enemy in this fight"

"Maybe so... Luon, will you fight sooner or later?

"I'm going to take care of it."

Here, I remember Dragon Demon Stone.

"Keep this dragon demon stone."

"Does that also mean to fight the culprit?

"Unique. Definitely a mighty opponent. If you can, give me as powerful a weapon as you can through the fight against Nehmeisa... just not that much time. If you decide you can't, I'll give it up."

"Nevertheless, we should do what we can. You just want to integrate the Dragon Demon Stone that exists on this continent and create the most powerful weapon."

- The story is getting magnificent. No, is it true that I should do that much?

"Anyway, it's not enough about ingredients yet. Besides, traveling around the continent like it is now takes time."

And here Exon did his hand to his chin.

"For once, I'm not saying we don't have the means to bring together a number of dragon demon stones"

"You're one of the four dragon marquises left."

"Exactly what do you know? Yes, the Marquise of the Northeast... it's Anastasia-Zelenfi."

- Sure, the person has the side of a weapons collector. It doesn't mean military use of it, it's just a hobby to collect.

We also collect Dragon Demon Stone, but that doesn't mean we will use it. Even Nehmeisa thinks she has eyes on dragon demon stones in her possession......

"Isn't it possible that Nehmeisa's been telling me that?

"If you don't ask him directly about it, you won't know."

"Assuming we have a discussion... do you think we can persuade him?

"Must be tough"

Exon and I shouldn't have gotten along so well. Even if we talk, we'll need to head to the opponent's mansion, and in some cases, there may be a fight.

"Luon, if you fought, you'd win, wouldn't you?

"Maybe I can win... is that what you want?

I don't know.

She tends to prioritize her desires over her loyalty to the Empire. Conversely, it is possible to use it as an ally.

However, in this case, it is extremely likely that you will tell me to give you the Dragon Demon Stone that I obtained as an exchange condition. I'm trying to produce a weapon, but I give you that material...

"After the battle, I wonder if I can give you the reward."

"I don't think I'm going to hear that. Quality dragon demon stones are not so numerous. If she wanted to do a collection, she wouldn't want to let go."

... It's a pain in the ass. In the game it was a stream of failures, fights, trying to draw into the allies. The method of knocking her down and taking the Dragon Demon Stone was also - labyrinthine in the game because the storage is not a mansion.

'Cause we're not in the right place.

"If you take it from her, you won't be interested in this fight anymore. You just have to love extreme stories, weapons and dragon demon stones. It's unlikely to be compatible with this one trying to use it."

Getting the dragon demon stone she has seems quite difficult in itself.

"Hmm, then you get the dragon demon stone sleeping in the field whenever possible, or... there's a limit to it"

"I can assure you that just combining the two that are currently there can do quite a bit of that. But, Luon, you're not convinced by that, are you?

"... even in the fight against Nehmeisa, you can't say it's absolute"

"Right."

Is this a challenge around here? But I can't be bothered forever.

"First, let's send a messenger"

Exon says.

"It's still better to just talk compared to the other Marquis. Let's see what we can do with the reaction."

"Isn't that easy... in the meantime, we'll gather all the dragon demon stones we can"

"Oh, that's fine"

I think we are making steady progress, but I feel that the walk is slow...... I can't wipe the feeling of impatience, but now I just have to do what I can, huh?

"Exon then. I'll take a break."

"Uhm."

So today we rest with results for now - but the next day, unexpected events will happen.

The next day, I'll have a discussion with Sophia and Richard in my room about what to do after breakfast. For one thing, I will rely on a source to find out about the Dragon Demon Stone... Here, a samurai came into the room after Knock.

"Dear Mr. Leon, visitors would like to see you."

"Visitors?"

"Yes."

and a samurai with a slightly stiff voice,

"... Marquis Zelenfi, you see"

- Surprised. Today yesterday we discussed it, because it is, but I didn't expect it to come from the other side.

"Who is it?

When Sophia asks, I answer.

"One of the Marquis of the Four Dragons...... has a taste in dragon demon stones and weapons collection"

"What if you found out we're collecting dragon demon stones?

"I think it's too soon to visit... anyway, shall I see you"

"Besides Master Luon, both of you"

samurai says. You mean me and my people are the target?

"Okay. Shall we go?"

Sophia and the others nod silently and leave the room. Sound the shoe in the hallway and arrive in the guest room. After the knock, we entered the room.