Sword of the Philosopher

The mansion-like building that arrived was dyed in a white monochrome and seemed to be a darkly telling story that it was a different space from the rest of the world.

It's about two floors long, but there are no windows at the top. Rude leads the way, opens the building door, and asks us to come in.

Following Croix... it wasn't a mansion or anything, it was just a big space for carrots.

"When they first formed the 'door', they couldn't stand it if it wasn't for this much building because the magic spread a lot."

You noticed my gaze, Rude starts talking.

"I don't need a building this size because I don't have any technical problems right now."

"... is this building something that's been around since the time the 'door' was built?

"Yes, it's made of wood, but it uses magic to prevent it from aging."

Rude goes indoors while giving an explanation. We followed in silence and reached the place where the magic formation was depicted.

However, I can see at a glance that it is not the kind of magic formation that humans deal with. The tattoo also appeared to be somewhere geometric, with a complete loss of regularity and legality.

"... zemun"

Here Croix opens his mouth.

"We're going alone from here. Zemun, get out of the demon kingdom and get ready so we can get in touch with the Fosias."

"... are you okay?

Zemun's question. It's more like he cares about his own hard work, etc. than if he's okay out of the demonic world.

"Oh, I'm fine. I can't stop here."

Croix's response to it was firm. Zemun was relieved to hear that, too,

"Okay. This one will be ready as much as possible. The Phosias will also be out of Bizell's sight. I also thought about when we withdrew beforehand, so I was wondering if we could start getting ready before it's too far away."

"Ok...... please"

Zemun to thank. And Rude invited us to join the magic team.

"Magic activation is an instant, and it's a deserted island that transfers"

"Do you know where it is?

Rude nods at my inquiry and starts walking. One shelf exists at the wall, but I opened that drawer and brought something.

"Take this one."

It's, apparently, our map of the world -- the map of the world itself is present in the original world, but it's something from information that was asleep in the ruins of angels and so on. The Demon World, or the Demon Nation, seemed to be looking into the world.

"You don't need this map, so you can take it with you."

"Really... where is the island -"

Drop your eyes on the map. Red little dots had been struck directly north of me and Sofia's homeland, the continent of Sherzia.

"Is this the red dot?

"Exactly."

Then don't get there if you dictate the direction from the position of the sun and fly the devil to the true south.

"Looks like you can get to where you want to go... then, Master Croix, please be safe"

"Oh."

Rude begins his preparations outside the magic formation. So I look forward to leaving the demonic world this time.

Amel to Croix, and Ange...... it will be hard for humans to guess that they are demonic, but spirits and angels would break through. It's up to me and Sophia to see if they can make it home safely.

I'm just not going to attack them if they see humans themselves and it's okay...... no, Emel is subtle. For example, if I encounter an angel or something, I might think of crossing the blades.

Should this be stabbed with a nail - right after I thought so, the magic team glowed white.

Here we go... That's what I thought. Arrow tips fill the perimeter with light at once. A slight floating sensation arose, as did the feeling of feet off the ground...... while doing so, discomfort disappeared and so did the light.

And what I saw were trees. Looks like we were standing in a wasteland surrounded by trees.

"... that's a flash of events"

Sophia squeaks. I opened my mouth while agreeing, "Right."

"Croix, this is the original world already...... you took off the demon world, right?

"I think so"

"I think..."

"I've never used it like this before. I don't have a choice."

"By the way, this, how do I get back?

Amel asks. Croix then pointed to the rear.

If you look at it, there's one magic formation that resembles directly behind it.

"The transferred person is bound by magic. If you're going back, just stand on top of the magic team and put your magic on the ground and you can go home."

"It's easy to go home."

"It would be extremely inconvenient not to have a confusing return procedure...... Well, Mr. Luon. About now."

"For one thing, me and Sophia are going back to the kingdom of Barks..."

"Then I'll accompany it. At least me and Ange. What about Amel?

"Why are you saying this in such a way that I'm the only one left behind?

"Honestly, I don't think there's going to be a better discussion with Amel."

... Apparently he had the same idea as me. You don't need to tell me this from me.

"Instead, whoever he is, he's decided to set up a duel and confuse the field."

"If you think so, why did you bring me here?

"You don't know what you're gonna do if you stay in the demon world. Then you'd better let Mr. Leon succeed before you arrive at your destination."

"... Mr. Croix, about your visit to the castle, don't you have it in your roots?

Croix shrugged her shoulders as Sophia said with half a bitter smile.

"I don't have it in my roots. I just decided not to trust Aemer on anything other than the battle side."

"You can't pull back if you just say that."

"... you're gonna be quiet, aren't you?

"I can't guarantee it"

"Hey!"

to Croix's scratch. Amel laughed,

"It's a joke, a joke. Even I realized that Bizel wasn't a good idea to be the Demon King, and I'm as quiet as I can be."

"Be absolutely quiet, not whenever possible... Mr. Luon, if you make any weird moves, don't hesitate to slap me down"

"... ok"

I agreed cheaply, but is this okay... well, there's nothing weird about Amel either because the situation is... right?

"So, Croix. Let's get back to it. So you're just gonna go back to the country and negotiate, huh?

"Oh, you'd better have a discussion first in a country where heroes and princesses take root"

Then also negotiate with angels etc...... Eluaz is telling me to "buy some time" but how much time do I need? On second thought, it looks tough.

"And Mr. Leon, what about Ange, can you lay low about your abilities?"

"You mean prophetic ability?

"Oh. 'Cause weirdly, when the story spreads, Ange's body gets in jeopardy too"

"Okay... me and Sophia will make the safety of Croix and the others our top priority."

"Sorry."

"Except when you're the Demon King, you're gonna have to ask me what I want."

Croix smiled slightly at my words,

"... it's a hero's demand. Be prepared."

When I told him so, he put his foot forward.

"If you go through the woods, the ocean is spreading. Reach the coast to generate a demon. Let's go all at once."

"Oh."

As we reply we begin to walk...... the battle in the demonic world is a paragraph, but maybe we can say it's the real deal from here... it's a challenge, but it's not an exaggeration to say that peace and security in the demonic world hang here in a way.

Then let's do our best for this world too... I went into the woods thinking that way.