Sword of the Philosopher

Return to the nearest town and we'll have dinner to discuss.

"Let's hear each other's opinions... as far as I'm concerned, I think the investigation should continue. It just seems hard to expect the kind of results we found at the hospital."

"Even if I find it"

Sophia looked at me troubled,

"Doesn't that also require translation work in order to find out more after all?

"... I don't think it's a terminal, I think it should be a book or something... It's just that Sophia's right, some kind of translation work will be needed, and even if we go around the ruins from here to time critical to get the material, it's possible that we won't be able to decipher it in time"

"I'd rather grab the translator first"

says Reese. Whereas I...

"But a candidate being is a Spirit... if you meet a being associated with the Holy King Rebait, it could be a hassle"

"Once this commotion has subsided for the first time, can't you?

It is true that once the plan has been carried out, translation work may also progress,

"The main thrust is to do what Princess Emena can do by the time she gets here, considering the possibility that the descent of the star gods will be quicker depending on what we do in the first place... well, I wish I could say that after cleaning up the problem with the worst royals"

If so, can we do it slowly...? In all its troubles, Sophia suggests.

"For one thing, will you continue the investigation in the forcible army and then base your decision on the results?

"What you're judging here is a hold...... now, the next place isn't that far away, and is that reasonable"

However, you can't expect much... that's how I decided to proceed with my meal.

From the next day we headed to the third site...... so we arrived a few days later, but it also collapsed again and it was impossible to get proper information.

We still only have three samples, but we can still say that the hospital and the ruins found by the Holy King Rebait are exceptions to the rule... So, based on the fact that Princess Emena's side is starting to move a lot, we're going back to Forna's mansion once.

"How's it going?

Asking Forna, buried in a pile of materials,

"As you can see... you're more difficult to navigate than I expected"

"He said he'd look for a tactic, but he couldn't, could he?

"There's a lot going on there in parallel with the work, but it's still hard... Maybe we should seriously consider looking for a translator"

"... but you can't make contact as it stands, can you?

"Oh, more than being a lord, it's possible to identify the translator and invite him here... then naturally, he'll be suspicious. If I get my eyes on you, I'm more than likely to expose your existence."

"So if we get rid of one of Princess Emena's and Prince Livina's cases, you mean"

"That's the way it's going to be, but are we moving around now to get the work done before then?

Well, the prerequisites are too strict, so I'm worried about a lot of things, but it's not that hard to get rid of them.

"As things stand, does Princess Emena have any means to make it in time for her visit?

"That's tough... I'm looking into it at a level I don't expose, but it'll take a lot more time to get to the translator than it does to move in a way I don't publicly"

As it stands, there's nothing we can do. Do you ever sit on your back?

"... I know that you rub your mind about Star God, but if you find out, it's over. We can't do this here, and it's one thing to do it carefully, right?

"Exactly, but as far as I'm concerned, there are reasons why I can't retreat... and I haven't been able to find out satisfactorily about what I've been saying lifework. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not worthy, and I'm willing to do something with my own hands."

... I guess it's the mean one. She has a strong pride in having looked into Star God. I should have thought it was simply to the extent that I was doing it as a frame of taste, but in the future the wise man saw, there was a figure of himself... and with the important role of telling him about the star god. Maybe that fact set her on fire.

"But you're hitting as many hands as you can hit as you can with the status quo, right?

"Oh, that's for sure...... but I'm after another possibility"

"What's that?

"Other translators...... I mean, are there any other spirits"

"Even if I were there, wouldn't it be hard to find it?

I also feel kind of stubborn... so Forna shifted her gaze to me.

"I'll do it as far as it won't bother you."

"... if that makes you feel comfortable, I don't mind."

I didn't deny it. I'm so motivated. I have no right to stop it.

"So we... there are still untouched ruins, but honestly I'm wondering if there's anything I can get, and I'm wondering if I should focus on the investigation."

"You have that option too...... I can't tell if the ruins are broken on the map or not, but a case like a hospital should be called a miracle"

"I thought I might be the only one who moves."

"Sometimes just in case. If we were to go, it would be more desirable under circumstances where the rescue posture is well established"

"... right"

I nodded to my opinion...... I often don't know the ruins of the ancients. As for the hospital, there was no hostility to us, the intruders, so there was no problem, but the lab wouldn't be surprised to peel our fangs.

"Whatever, you just have to decide what to do in a day or two...... I'm back, and let's rest for today"

"Oh, yeah"

Even Sophia and Reese would be tired of moving around. They'll say, "No problem to this extent," but if you can rest, you should.

Tomorrow, let's talk inside the company… go back to your room, stretch gently and sit in the chair.

For now, the status quo is not so bad. I gained the knowledge of a wise man, and I found a powerful source from the ruins. Well, I don't know if that will help you fight Stargod... but if you are fighting Stargod, you may have information that will help you with your movements and so on when Stargod descends.

Expecting that to be the case, I decided to take the day off. I don't know what to do after tomorrow...... I went to bed worried, but it was pointless about the idea.

For some reason - because things have moved a lot.