Sword of the Philosopher

That's how we continued our journey... and finally reached the place where the phantom beast waited.

Is it just south of the Sherzia continent as far as the location is concerned... although I don't know exactly how far it is.

And the first place I visited on this island was a lot bigger.

"First, I'll explain what this place is like"

People in the organization, including me on the coast, get explanations from Devals.

"There are various islands, large and small, in this sea area. There is a mirage of phantom beasts on each of those islands… so this island is centrally located among the islands that exist as a flock, and it is also an island where phantom beasts talk to each other face-to-face"

"Is that where the conference hall is?

Devals says, "Exactly."

"And this land is a neutral zone...... I mean, no fighting on the island. This is what the phantom beasts do to each other, and we must protect them."

"So it's an absolute rule. Ok...... don't you have to disarm or something?

"Terra, the phantom beast, said there was no need to go that far. Well, we're headed to the venue from here."

One deer approached us when Devals mentioned it that far.

Body hair is white...... no, silver? It was such a shaded being, it was either due to drifting magic or it showed an atmosphere that was separate from ordinary animals.

"Welcome, human beings"

A deer that utters such a high voice as a woman... - No, in this case should we call it a phantom beast?

That's what we usually call a phantom beast. Terra, or so to speak, a mighty beast, but they also have men and so on, so I guess that's where the presence in front of them stands.

"I will lead you under Master Terra."

That's how the phantom beast begins to lead the way. We decided to follow it, leave the coast and go into the woods. It's just that the road was built and we were able to break through the woods without difficulty.

"Road, does that mean there's room for discussion?

"Exactly."

It was a whine uttered like a soliloquy, but the phantom beast guiding him also answered the discipline.

"The trees around us are not to be seen talking from the outside."

"Ha, I see... how often do phantom beasts face each other?

"How many times a year?"

I don't think we know exactly what it is, so don't comment... and we went through the woods during the conversation.

What I saw up front was a plain… but there are various stones, large and small, dotted everywhere. If you look closely at that, the upper part is flat, so maybe it's a chair replacement.

With that in mind, there is a slightly larger figure of deer in the distance… its presence slowly approaching us.

Everybody stop moving. The reason is obvious... it was giving off a terrible sign.

"Well done for coming."

- It's definitely a deer figure. It was a phantom beast, with just golden furrows and blue eyes as if to foresee everything in the world... just a glance at this one, even that feeling of being read all over the mind, releasing an uninterrupted presence.

"... are you Terra the Mirage Beast?

In response to the inquiry, the phantom beast agreed.

'I don't know. Who I am called Terra... but should I just add one'

Supplementary? I questioned him, arrowhead, word from him.

"The name of the phantom beast Terra must be about me. But this is the name I will be the head of the race, and I will therefore be given."

"When the existence that governs the race becomes so called,"

"Exactly."

Hmm, I see.

"However, because Jin and others, for example, are close to humans, not all phantom beasts are named in the same way as we are…"

"I understand the story... and the problem is that the other phantom beasts..."

"First, I'll talk... more than I've set the stage for this discussion. First, I'll put the story together properly."

"... you stand on the arrow, you look like a lot of trouble"

"I won't mention it, but I'm pretty sure you disputed a lot."

Things have been going on between phantom beasts... well, can you tell me that Terra just didn't pay us in front of the door after hearing from the other phantom beasts?

"Though, things are a little different about Jin"

Plus the phantom beast Terra continues.

'Cause in his case, he was going to pop up again. Not to talk about it here, but to change the place again,'

"... Isn't this a no-combat place? Shouldn't we be face-to-face in that kind of place?

'Cause it was going to break the momentum.'

Whoa... is that okay?

"Apparently, for Jin, he's excited about dealing with humans... so it was harder to contain them."

"As for this one, it's easy to talk to me if you're interested, and I'm glad to hear that you're involved in the battle..."

Talk about Amel in the rear with her head in mind. Then the wild line of "I'm sorry" and so on flew from her at the time, but let's ignore it.

"Anyway, I think it would be nice to have a proper discussion here... shall we get down to business then"

"Well, first of all, you want the magic the phantom beast possesses."

"We were looking into what we could get from the phantom beast... but I'm not going to try to take it away from you if it's unfolding like this... but wanting magic hasn't changed"

'As an indication of our willingness to cooperate, I intend to offer whatever I can... but it is not enough to negotiate'

"Is it right for us to challenge 'God'... after we make sure of that, huh?

'Whatever,' replied Phantom Beast Terra to the inquiry.

"We don't know much about the existence of sleeping underground, either. Many people are not convinced that they need to show some strength, although they will cooperate if they need to find out about the clues. '

"I'm aware of that too... So, how do we do it? We're not fighting here, are we?

'Um, I need to reposition, but I want to ask a question before I do'

Silence arises. This side stops the words and waits for Terra to speak.

"Chief of the heavens, according to Devals, you have some information about the existence of sleeping underground as well... rather than what you've seen? Hero, I wanted to hear your opinion directly on that '

About 'God'? I guess it's one of their purposes to hear that.

"Oh, let's talk about that... I've met him several times. What am I supposed to tell you about what I ran into then?

"I don't mind."

Has the phantom beast not yet confronted 'God' directly and had a conversation - with such a conclusion, I opened my mouth to the phantom beast Terra?