Sword of the Philosopher

Night...... in the end, all the men ended up in Nojuku. Well, I can't physically stay in the cabin, so I can't help it, but Shasta said a word that I think I'll follow "good luck," and walked into the cabin.

Totally...... not just no follow up. It is slightly cold because of the high altitude, but the temperature was adjusted to make it easier to sleep due to the magic of Shasta. You don't seem too tired though, as you sleep wrapped around a blanket on a ragged rock skin. I'm fine, but I'll complain to you tomorrow.

It's just that even under these circumstances, Yusuka and Richard fall asleep from the daytime battle, and I'm the only one with eyes open. Not that I even have eyes, but I was somewhat looking at the beautiful starry sky.

"- Whoa, are you still awake?"

Shasta's voice. Waking up her upper body, she came next door.

"That's all it took during the day, so we all fell asleep."

"I can't help it. I'm fine, though."

"You've been commanding all that and spinning your head, and you can afford a lot of it"

"I'm also physically fit... I have a lot to say"

She gives out her tongue. Look at that. I sigh.

"Well... take a good look at Yusuka and Katra."

"Let's promise."

And here she changes the subject.

"... dragon elves often lived in isolation like me. These people will be on the table in future battles… interesting as far as I'm concerned"

"I hope this knocks you down...... I want to ask you one thing, what do you think of the situation where Nehmeisa is trying to ravage the continent?

"It doesn't matter, many dragon elves would think. It's just like he's manipulating the emperor and masterful. If he wins the fight, there's no denying the possibility of doing something, and considering that, I feel like it's a hassle"

That being said, she shrugged her shoulders.

"What I'm trying to say is that if we're going to disturb the peace, we're going to confront it. I don't know what Anastasia thinks."

"... you don't believe in the Marquis?

"I believe it, but I also have doubts. There are a lot of unexpected attitudes. Honestly, I think you're losing money with that personality."

Somehow, I wanted to scratch that Shasta would be the same... let's not.

"If he's gonna get what he wants, he's gonna work with anybody."

"If it's more beneficial to have a neph-meiza, we're talking about doing it."

"That would be just unlikely. Nehmeisa hasn't interfered much either due to the difficulty of handling Anastasia...... besides, given the way Nehmeisa does, even if she snuck over to the imperial side, she would be doomed to be killed in the end, and I realize it if Anastasia had a good guess. Either way, she has no choice."

Talking that far, Shasta smiled bitterly.

"Lord Luon doesn't seem to have a loophole. I wonder how much you observe about Anastasia?

"For once."

So far, no problem. We should just be ready so that whatever the situation is.

Shasta then gave her friend a worrying look.

"I don't know what Anastasia thinks, but I want to help a friend. We'll work together till the end."

"Thank you... you and the Marquis of Exon will do well."

"Whatever. Oh, speaking of which, Lord Luon. I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you one question."

"What?"

"There is something surprising about Lord Luon's background. Including the fact that this world is a story… and it seems unsatisfactory in terms of strength"

She showed it to me when we met, with a childish grin on her face.

"How far are you going to go in the end?

"How far... as far as I can beat someone I might eventually fight"

Think of the beings you encounter underground.

"I don't think it's enough to simply train yourself. We also need tools that can enhance our magic and develop countervailing moves."

"Can't it be something you have in hand?

"I honestly don't know. But if it's possible, I think it should be developed."

Personally, I think it's more difficult than this fight.

"I think so."

Here, the cabin door opened. If you keep an eye out, you'll see Sophia from the inside.

"Looks like she can still move, too."

I'll ask her as she approaches.

"What's up?

"No, I just went outside with my eyes open. What are you talking about?

"How strong should Lord Luon be?"

- Did Sofia also have an interest in the topic, and I'll give her a glance.

"Strong,"

"Interested, are you?

"... I don't think there's anything I can mention to Master Luon."

I'm the one who taught her everything. I can't help but think so.

"Tell me if you have any ideas."

When this one said, all of a sudden Sophia shook her shoulder.

"Oh, uh, right"

"Why are you so nervous?

"No, is it something I can talk about..."

"I don't mind."

Sophia hesitated a little about my words.

"... I think we should rally as much power as we can than fight a mighty being. Like this fight."

"Oh."

"Then I thought about what to do...... it might be absurd, but I wonder if we should merge forces like spirits and dragons. Because there is also the possibility of synergies. However, I can't think of any methods..."

Fusion, huh? I remember the game.

"... in the story, there exists a story that fought those who existed underground"

"Well, naturally it was more than a story. Was it a happy ending?

"It was a victory for the hero. It was just a difficult journey to get there, and I had to get a lot of power"

"What power did you gain?

"A wide variety of weapons that existed in the world - things like angel armor and spiritual weapons. gathered them and defeated the last enemy"

"Is that the same thing I told you?

To Sophia's question, I shook my head to the side.

"I didn't merge my powers. I wonder if the expression fits that we only collected spirits and angel weapons and made use of them"

"So you think it's not enough?

Now Shasta asks. I often think,

"I don't know...... but I tried it once and it doesn't even seem to be enough"

"Then what?

"... the fusion of Sofia may be an effective handset. However, there are many walls to do it"

"It's going to be hard to mix forces together..."

To Sophia's words, I'll go on after I agree.

"It's not until this battle is over about how. But it's not a half-breed way to do it. That's what even conflicting forces have to fuse."

"Conflicting forces, is it?

"The protagonist of the story harnessed even the power of the Demon Clan"

Sophia breathes into my words.

"That's what every power means. Demons to man, spirits, dragons, angels... the fusion of all the forces that exist in the world"

"That's an endlessly tall wall."

Shasta's opinion. I laughed, even though I agreed.

"But it seems rewarding... but first, we need to stop Nehmeisa's ambitions"

"Um, about that... what do we do after tomorrow?

"If you'll look at Yusuka and Katra, I'll head to the labyrinth."

"Well... a dragon elf but a mixed angel power. Could be a hint of Lord Luon's goal."

"Maybe."

I look up into the night sky. There are many stars in the clear sky that impress me not least.

"I'll help you as much as I can, too"

Finally, Sofia states: I exchanged words of "thank you"... eventually, I went to bed.