The Dungeon Struggle of an Earth Dragon!

To the word that came out of Azil's mouth, Lenaloid accidentally opened his eyes.

"... the former god disaster Dragon King... I didn't think he was a demon in line, but I didn't expect a big man to come out that far..."

"I'll tell you what, I don't know much either. That's about what I just said. Zepal has less information than Gibble. Guardian of the ancient Ginseng star vein... I might have known something around Uronus, Murus, Alto Parto..."

"Ah, you can't do that."

Lenaloid snorts at Azil's words as well.

The three now raised by Azil, three to be exact - Uronus is in seal, Mullus is dead, and Alto Parto is caged deep in the star vein. All those who can't hear it out.

"At least Zepal wasn't there when I was invited to the star range.... I don't know if he's dead or disappeared."

"Then at least Earth was born before that..."

"The soul of the dragon is in him, to be exact."

"Oh well. Was it now you, Earth, who reincarnated that soul?

"Yes."

Earth was born three years ago.

It was over a thousand years ago that Gibble went off with Zepal.

The calculations are not right.

So what this means is what Lenaloid said earlier.

The original Gibble child is already dead, preserved in some way so that his soul does not disappear, and is reincarnated again as a ground dragon.

That was how Earth was born.

"Um, you don't know that well either. If the original Earth you died and reincarnated it is now Earth, how could Gibble have done it now? Wouldn't she have been able to reincarnate her own child sooner, without having to spend a thousand years, without having to experiment with brave Cadias?

Yes, that was one of Leonaroid's questions.

How could you not reincarnate your own child as soon as he died?

Experiments that imparted the power of the star vein would have sufficiently verified the demons of the star vein without having to create a brave Cadias.

And... why did you put down the "millennium" interval?

There is too little consistency in her behavior. Too much, too much turning around.

"... well. If you don't ask him, you'll find out."

I wouldn't answer that, but Azil also spreads his hand and shakes his neck to the side.

"... hmm, okay. Well, I'd like to ask you a lot more..."

After that, Lenaloid keeps asking Azil questions.

"- I see. Hey, yeah, mostly. Okay."

"... at all, aren't you really reluctant?

For the number of questions left, the boulder Azil also looked up.

"It's not the right time to do that. Well, I just want to ask you one last thing."

"... you still got something?

"No, this one's just an interest. The sorcery you painted in that sky in the battle earlier...... what was that after all? It disappeared at the same time you passed out, but if the array was activated, what would have happened?

What is remembered by Leonaroid's head is the magnificent magic formation that fills the sky.

Perhaps Azil had taken most of the power taken from the stellar vein into that sorcery formation.

What the hell was that?

It was also similar to Elibel's 'sanctuary trespassing' procedure, but with different details.

What the hell kind of ability is that?

Pure curiosity as a magician dwelt in the eyes of Leonaroid.

"... Oh, is that it? That 's--"

Show only a little hesitation and then Azil will explain his magical abilities.

"... Huh?

For a moment, I wondered if Leonaroid had misheard.

"Is that true?

I don't think so. I mouth it.

Azil nodded.

"That's right. That's the effect of that procedure. My... No, all our sorrows were in that ceremony..."

That's what Azil's eyes said, he seemed to be looking somewhere far away, not here.

……

Lena Lloyd stares at him like that silently.

And a word,

"After all, you're an idiot."

That's what I said.

"............ well"

"I say Yamu, I say you... really, you're dumb enough to do anything about it"

Returning, Leonaroid broke off the conversation and left the scene behind.

Because I didn't want to be in the same space as Azil any more.

Because I won't be able to stand to beat him down.

After creeping through the transfer gate and traveling deep, Leonaroid sighed heavily, even against the wall.

Really, how did such a gentleman become called by such a noisy nickname as the Demon King or the Imperial Beast?

"... even trying to reach out to someone you're supposed to hate...? So did Eli, but how can a guy who likes me be such a fool..."

Scratching my head with me, she headed to the lab where Elibel was.

Let's have some tea to fix our mood. Of course, they said no.

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- What the hell was wrong with you?

It was such a question that Cadiaz felt when he preceded the impending death.

In retrospect, I think it was a life full of turmoil.

He had no memory.

What I remember is my name, Kirishima Aoba. That it came from somewhere else, not here. That was all.

A start from scratch with no one.

Normally, it would have been a desperate situation.

But he didn't give up.

Fortunately, he had power.

The power of thunder, and high physical ability.

Beginning his work as an adventurer in the Land of the Horn, he instantly rises and his name roars all over the continent.

I was able to get fame, money, connections, everything I could possibly have as an adventurer.

But that was only a process for him, too.

He had a purpose.

No, I might say sad.

"Speaking of which, Aoba, you always look like you're stuffed with chopped wings, don't you? Why? '

He started acting as an adventurer, and he had company.

One of them is a woman of elementary school stature - Swiren.

He said he was with Aoba's fiancée, but unfortunately he doesn't remember making that promise himself.

Ever since I literally forced her to shut up when she was stuck in a fight on her hips, I've come along with something, and when I realized I was in the middle of throwing a party with her.

Because of that, the most powerful Lolicon adventurer on the continent has even been given the disgraceful nickname. I want to cry.

'I have a purpose. You can't stop for that. "

"Hmm, that's the one I was telling you about looking for my hometown guy?

'... yes'

Just a little while before he answers.

'Damn, I hope they find me!

I felt sorry for Swillen for making her smile uncontrollable.

'Oh, I'll definitely find it and show it to you. And -'

- You're going home. To the world where I was.

I didn't put it in my mouth, and in my heart Cadiaz went on to do so.

Yes, his ultimate purpose is to return to the original world.

I became an adventurer because I felt more free to act.

Looking for people in my hometown was to gather clues for it.

'Let's do our best, Mr. Aoba. I'll work with you. So when it's all over, me and that... keh, keh marriage- wow!?

I started saying something strange, stroking Swillen's head and shutting him up.

Unfortunately, I can't do that.

For his part, he certainly prefers Swillen.

But I still can't live up to her thoughts.

Because I'm a person who will soon be gone.

Not here, because I'm a person who goes back to the world where I belonged.

"It's okay, I'm sure Swillen will find a nicer man than me."

'... that's never going to happen...'

Kadiaz laughs at the muffled Swiren.

Don't go back to the original world like this and live here as an adventurer.

I've thought about it many times.

But he eventually chose to return to his homeland.

But that didn't happen.

said the ground dragon in front of him.

'That's not your memory. My... my memories of when I was human. "

At that moment, his memory of his previous life - as Cadias - was brought back to him.

Myself who was a brave man.

Former companions.

And - my own death.

I felt my feet crumble away, ragged and noisy.

From the beginning, he had no place to go back to.

The people in his hometown - his people were dead a long time ago.

There was no home.

It was all false memories.

So, what have you been fighting for?

The people who followed me... what did Swillen die for?

Everything was... pointless.

And his flesh was ravaged by the earthly dragon's claw.

Dead.

- I should have.

"...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Wake up.

Where are we?

"What's the matter, Mr. Aoba? I'm so confused."

Turning around, there was Suilen dressed in the national costume of the Land of Wah.

"Sui...... len?

"What's the matter with you? You look like you've seen it in the haunted?

"Oh, because..."

'Cause Swillen should be dead by now.

He snapped his neck in front of me, and he stomped his neck.

Perfectly, unexpectedly touch the face of Swillen in front of you.

"~ ~ ~! Sexual Harassment!!

I got slapped. Ouch.

"Yes, suddenly what the hell! Well, Aoba, I don't mind you touching it, but I'm ready for it! Not suddenly! Ok!?

"Oh, oh, sorry..."

I apologize.

"More than that. See. Let's go."

Take the confusing Cadiaz hand, and Swillen walks out.

"Go? Where?

"Everybody's place! Aoba, we're all waiting for you!

Walk with Swillen in the confusion.

It's dark around, but I can walk properly for some reason.

After a short walk, I saw a shadow.

"- Whoa! Finally here, Aoba! I'm tired of waiting!

He was a big man like a bear.

I'm a Night Fork Lau Lang fan of the Adventurer of the Land of Tsubaki.

"... Lau, huh?

"Oh? What, the pungent side of it, huh? I want to keep you waiting. Here we go."

"No, you go..."

Why are you here, too?

Because you're in the Imperial Capital...

No earlier words came out of it.

Lau takes me and walks out again.

After a while, a different person appears again.

That had increased with one or two, and when I realized it was more than five.

They all walk thoughtfully chatting.

Everyone of them, once Aoba - Kadias was a member of the world who died.

Oh, so that's what you're saying...

Finally, he figured out where this is.

But if so... maybe.

A pale hope arises in him.

"Oh, it's almost over, we're here."

That's what Lau says.

Cadiaz turns his gaze.

"... ah"

There were those who did what he wanted.

Four men and women.

Sister dressed in a white coat.

A plain man with one eye covered with an eyelid and a red spear.

A big man wearing blue armor all over his body.

And a little girl with a wand to manipulate the metastasis.

I was one of those people who came about me once called the brave man.

"... oh, oh... guys..."

Fluffy and Cadiaz head toward them.

I hugged them in tears with a rundown.

"Guys... I missed you... I missed you...!

In the wind he told the spear man to do it, the blue warrior laughed lavishly, the silver magician did not change his expression, and the white Virgin held each other in tears.

I thought I'd never see you again.

I never thought I'd be able to exchange words again.

I couldn't go home. His hometown was no longer there.

But I could see him.

My hometown - to a former companion.

"Sorry, guys... sorry... I'm late enough to come..."

Swillen gently embraced him from behind, crying.

"Good luck, Mr. Aoba."

"Suilen, I..."

Before I say anything, Swillen opens his mouth first.

"Nothing. I don't resent you, Aoba. I'm not the only one. Even Lau, everyone else. We followed you to Aoba of our own free will. I would never resent Aoba for what he did to you."

―――

"Also, let's all adventure together, huh? Dive into the dungeons, find treasures, redeem materials in guilds, drink alcohol and make noise. Yeah, 'cause if Lau gets drunk and gets busted, it's your job to stop him, Aoba."

"- Oh, right..."

"Well, let's go, Mr. Aoba. It's okay, next time, I'm sure, 'cause we're all in this together."

He slowly, looks around everyone and stands up.

"Let's go, guys"

And slowly, Cadiaz's soul disappeared.

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"- Apparently you passed away satisfied."

The other me crushing satisfactorily.

"I'm not sure yet, is that what I'm capable of?"

Kadias reunited with his dead companions, and disappeared with them.

Not here, somewhere else.

We were watching the footage sent directly to our heads.

"Yeah, you're right."

The answer is the Virgin Orion.

She only rides herself out of a black coffin.

What a surreal sight.

"Dialogue with the dead. And recreate the ability of the interacted dead. That's what Sacred Cabinet is all about."

Get yourself out of the coffin, she explains.

"As it is now, it is the original role to eliminate the strays of the lost and to send them to God. It is the greatest secret of the holy kingdom left by the White Virgin."

Hands on a black coffin, it turns into a small cross with a pale light.

That's the cross Orion was hanging from his neck.

"But why did you think you'd use that ability for us?

Indeed, Orion is close to Una and Dos. And I hear that Robin and I have a connection. Therefore, I do not believe that the highest ranking human being in the human kingdom will tolerate the use of his abilities for demons.

"Because the matter of the brave is not irrelevant to us as holy kingdoms. I thought it would be a good opportunity."

"Opportunity?"

"Yes, I wanted to know more about you. At the Continental Conference, Mr. Una and Mr. Doss, as well as Mr. Robin, helped us. I was wondering if it would inspire people to change their minds about demons..."

Hands together in front of his chest, Orion reveals his heart.

"We in the Holy Kingdom are a nation that worships the Holy Dragon as its guardian dragon. There are also many Holy Dragons in the nobility who look like men. Especially not many people know that..."

I've heard stories about the Holy Dragon being turned into a human being and disputed by the Holy King.

Come on, you said Elja and Polo weren't ripped off, but they're totally ripped off.

"I've said that before, and I wanted to get along better with you. I wish I could walk with you. I'm not the only one with this. Few of the noblemen, starting with Lord Schwein, have the idea to say so."

Sir Schwein...... Oh, you're like that pig.

I see, originally there was an understanding of the demon, but was this a chance for her as well? Flip all your plans and hopes.

Well, as far as I'm concerned, if humans don't come hunting, all hail.

"Oh well. Well, keep it up. '

I give Orion my hand.

Even so, my size is too big for me, so I'll just get the tip of my pinky a little closer.

"Yes, welcome. Keep up the good neighbors."

Should I leave the details to Elibel and the dragons?

Happy with my reply, she crept through the transfer gate with the dos and followed the dungeon.

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"Well, it's us later."

"Oh."

"Release the cost of possession. For a while, you won't even be able to be conscious, so try your best while you're asleep. '

"Oh, really?

Blah, blah. I thought if I had another me, I'd be able to relax.

'Throughout this period you... I'm tired, too. I mean, how much do you think I worked while you were asleep? I changed because I thought you were loaded, but it was really tough.'

Oh, sure.

I only really appreciate it when it comes to that.

Honestly, the other one is doing a great job.

'...... so please keep it up'

"There, from now on, I want you to say as much as I can?

'... we're both one. Let's keep up the good work with two tripods'

"Hey, are you willing to throw a round? If anything happens to you, you're gonna throw a round at me again, right?

'...' cause I feel a lot better about that... '

'That's not the point! Come on, you gotta learn, buddy!

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There's no time! And you're not feeling it at all!?

It feels like I told you to do it. The other me holds my head.

Yeah, I'm sorry, with this personality.

'... ha, well, no. Anyway, once we get back. We'll talk about it later. "

Yes, sir.

The other me slowly closes my eyes and tries to release the possession bill.

In the meantime, I'll look back.

Sure, until now you've left me to rely on the other one...

Everything I reincarnated into this world was about to be done by myself, and Anne came.

Ever since Pulp was born, Elibel was resurrected, and his family grew and the dungeon expanded, he's been throwing all sorts of things round his family.

'Cause that works better - think of it that way.

But maybe it's time to change that idea.

You can't just rely on your family.

I have to support him, too, so he can support me.

I guess that's the real trust thing.

Yeah, you're right.

To the other me, I told him that way, but I have to grow up from now on, too.

Let's discuss this again with Anne and the others.

The other me, the future.

Thanks, the other me.

Makes me realize that's normal.

Take a break for a while. - That?

It's gonna take a long time to figure out what possession costs, huh?

It doesn't take that long to solve possession, does it?

'Hey, what's going on?

I speak to the other me.

But the other one doesn't seem to hear me.

And he's got a pretty serious look on his face.

'Hey, if you say so! What's the matter with you?

"- I can't."

"What, what?

I can't hear you.

Speak more clearly.

"- Out of the way..."

'... what?

"The cost of possession... cannot be disarmed. I can't go back inside you... '

... Nandatte?

"Ma, seriously?

Kokuri and the other me snort.

I don't look like I'm joking.

Oh, yeah?

'Duh, what do we do...?

'Uh... for now, it's me. Talk to Elibel'

'... right'

In the meantime, when the effect of sanctuary trespassing expires and we return to our original appearance, let's head deep.

Hurry up and talk to Elibel!

Oh, really, it's me.

I don't know. Is it the way it ends?

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Meanwhile, around that time, in the star vein...

'Apparently, the Grounds have safely lowered Azil. It's wonderful, I'd like to give it away. Boulder, it's my lovely earth.'

"Yes, but the stop doesn't seem to have stabbed him. Master Azil seems to be in the dungeon after his defeat."

"Ha... that's sweet, that kid is"

"What will you do?

'Have you found a candidate on the ground?

"Some of them. Would the most powerful be the dragon killing of the Bolhelic kingdom"

'Really? Okay, let's move too. We're going to give those kids one last trial. "

"... Is it good for you?

'I don't mind. I'm getting tired of pretending it's time to be "weak”. If you use such wounds and bulimia in the first place, you can quickly heal them.'

"... Is that why Master Harsha died?

"... Harsha?

"- No, it's nothing"

'Really? Then let's move. Gruffan, call Alto Parto as well. Either way, there's not much time left. of the star vein - let's begin the last feast of this star'