Sword of the Philosopher

By picking up Jin, Sophia and I are headed to the island where he lives. Magic by his subordination for movement. An application of the power of the wind, similar to the magic of movement held by me and Sophia, but with much different speeds, we quickly lost sight of our base, the island.

I learned about the recent state of the phantom beasts on that road, but they don't have much movement.

"Can I ask you one question?

"Go ahead. I can predict what you're going to ask."

In response to his comment like that, I open my mouth thinking it was probably just his prediction.

"Are the other phantom beasts positive about us?

"At the very least, I conclude that the only way to cooperate is to find out that we can't end Stargod alone... even if we don't actively engage like me or Terra, but we get a passive endorsement"

"Just not hostile, let's interpret it as good"

Jin agrees with Sophia's opinion: "Right."

"Ma, there are no more people out there who treat Mr. Luon and the others in an evil way. It would be more beneficial if we put our hands together... we just weren't actively involved with the multi-race in the first place, and we didn't forbid it."

"It feels kind of loose, but are you sure you're okay?

When I got anxious and asked, Jin replied "Probably". I am anxious.

Well it would mean unusual for them too, and I can only hope for terra and gin moves here... I can see the island thinking that way. It didn't seem to be a goal point though, and it passed there.

"... I told you a while ago that I might impose constraints on you not to talk about what's on my island."

Yes, Jin starts talking.

"But as an example of how you can work together, you don't have to be around it."

"Are you sure?

"I'm sure it's a serious secret, but it doesn't mean it should never be known. Just because demons and angels found out where they came from in the first place doesn't change the way you look at them, does it?

"Doesn't it depend on the content?

Sophia responds with her neck tilted. Jin returned "I don't know,"

"Angels and stuff like that don't disappear because of the accomplishments we've done so far, or the fact that they're exposed. It is up to Mr. Luon and the others to decide whether or not to speak to the head of the heavenly world. That's helping Lug crusade the phantom beast... no, think of it as a thank you for knocking me down"

and here Jin shrugs his shoulders exaggerated.

"I really wish I could offer you something more, but unfortunately I only have a fragment of history, and I have nothing else to give you."

"Enough...... how long will it take to get to the island?

"At this pace, an hour or so."

The speed is out, but it's pretty far... I don't know how much information Gin has, but go to the island and listen... it's going to take at least a day. Ma, I need time for Devals to complete the magic to resurrect Anverate, and I don't have to panic here.

Then Sophia and I get a lot of information about Jin and the phantom beast. I'll tell you what's going on in the world as far as we can. That was how time quickly passed and we reached the island where Jin was based.

"Go ahead, though it's hard to walk"

Jin says with a bitter smile. Going down to the sandy beach, he goes to the forest entrance... and the greenery is thick compared to the island of Lug.

No, should I say that the forest trees are dense... the ancient native forests, the intense magic that the word recalls and the blue trees that reject those who come. Did Sophia think the same thing, turn her gaze here?

I look her in the eye too and look at each other. But a little while later, both sides started walking at the same time.

Into the forest. The sound of all kinds of birds can be heard somewhere in the smell of dark dirt. It wasn't just a raw, gentle thing to play the chorus, it was even the sound of rain pouring down on us.

"It's completely different from the island of Lug."

Sophia squeaks as she looks up at the trees. By the way, the trees growing are also thick trunks.

"Does this make any sense?

"Probably has something to do with magic. The magic that exists on this island affects plants a lot. Left alone, trees grow so much, and the breeding power of organisms is amazing. Each of the islands where the phantom beast lives has its own characteristics, but with that in mind, this is a much more vital place."

As I say, Jin also looks up at the trees again, just like Sophia.

"Maybe that's why... your ancestors chose these places to live. To keep the information in your possession... I dared to choose this place where the deep woods would form. It is a land with strong magic enough to hesitate to enter the island. It must have been a good idea to hide something."

"... hey Jin. Your ancestors told you to hide the information, but you never thought you'd destroy it."

"I don't know what the thought of the first phantom beast who set up this place left me with information. I've just kept my ancestors' words and kept the information secret, and I didn't question the part about why. There's no answer for questioning in the first place, and it's useless to think about it."

You don't have a body or a lid when they say that...

"To add only one thing,"

And there was a continuation of Jin's story.

"Right, if you dare... I guess my ancestors left me thinking I needed it in the future"

"Needed?"

"I don't know who the angels and demons are... I wanted them to find something by revealing it... I feel that way"

It was a lot of abstract stuff, but you wouldn't have left it if you didn't think so.

"Whatever this information is, I'm just trying to figure out what it might do for you."

"Dude... I'm interested as a person whether it helps or not, and I'll let you take a look"

Sophia nods yeah too. People get interested in hidden truths and such. That seems the same even for Sophia, the princess.

"... Well, I'll be out of the woods in a little while"

The moment Jin mentioned that, I saw light at the end of the forest.

"You'll be able to take your time here today or so. Explain the truth and you can stay overnight."

Cheerfully stated Jin...... was full of signs that he was having fun welcoming a visitor named me and Sophia.