The Little Duchess’ Home Tutor
Episode 31: The Witch War
In other words ― Dragon is a substitute for God?
"Hmm."
Arthur threw the pebble in his hand lightly into the river in front of him.
I thought for a moment that the water column would rise, but I heard the sound of Pochan.
Rock is a hero. I know how to put my strength in it.
"...... I couldn't make up for it. The world is as wide and as deep as one imagines. However [Seven Dragons], it was impossible to get everything back together. After a while, something weird happened."
Is that weird?
The beautiful man turned over and returned to the fire and sat down on his simple chair.
Put your hands together and nod deeply to me.
"That's right, I'll tell you in advance, it's extremely difficult to prove what we've talked about before and what we're talking about now. My late father told me that there was a Rotlingen archive somewhere south of the Eusten Empire, somewhere in the land of Shiki... I don't know where it is by now, and it will have been swallowed up by plants for the first time. Please take that as a prerequisite."
Since the last God left, man has been singing peace.
Until then, the [Dragon] that was threatening people disappeared and the powerful demon beasts stopped their activities.
... I don't know how long it was.
Is it a few decades or a hundred years? If you ever see the Demon King again, ask him.
Anyway, that's it.
Man was no different than God and the tree of the world.
No, rather, it grew and began to walk the earth with my face.
The Rotlingen Empire, built by my ancestors, has swallowed up many nations - almost unifying the entire continent. In this day and age, even if we go abroad, it is a few legacies that we do not struggle to communicate. During this time, they dismantled the massive tissue that covered the continent.
For the first time in the history of mankind, Rotlingen was the empire that unified the southern continent with the empire in which the [samurai] of the Far East came to rule. It was said that the two empires were competing to conquer the world.
... I didn't even notice that my feet had already collapsed.
The first anomaly began when the Imperial Capital of Rotlingen was attacked by the [Devil].
- Oh, yeah.
It was written in ancient books that this person was the first "demon" in history to exist in our time.
Before that, [Devil] was... different from the [Devil]. Just as [Dragon] and [Dragon] are different.
Let's keep talking.
The [Devil], who attacked the Imperial Capital, wiped out the heroes and brave men of time, and gave the Emperor a flesh-thin look.
They say I told them.
He who inherits the blood of the fool Rotlingen. How many times do you have to break your word? Why did you lose the world tree and not listen to the anomaly that is happening in this world where God has left? - Do you understand? There is no more kind 'him'. I'm not here anymore. And you who forgot to make a promise to him... would suffer a great disaster. "
And then the 'devil' left. No one knows who he is.
And it was written in the diary of my fathers' beloved.
But after this prophecy, many people appealed.
Until now, my power has become weaker or suddenly unusable.
Looks like there's been a lot of confusion.
If we thought about it ourselves, it was like suddenly being unable to use magic.
Probably--this is all I could do. By then, Rotlingen's powers were strong.
However, it was a mistake.
At the time, the two empires, with the exception of Rotlingen, were about to take a fight to a certain existence.
That's right... the opponents were called the [Last Witch].
A race born of men, transcending men and destroying their role.
His family did not strip the human world of its fangs.
However, since [its power was terrifying], the Second Emperor was about to destroy it.
― ― It's hardly survived in this world, but it's called the [Witch War].
One of the [Witches] in Rotlingen who was listed in the Ether Heart advised against the movement of the Empire before the war.
I advise you to prepare for the aftermath and send the messenger to the west.... I don't think I'll do it anyway. "
She was one of the Eight Grand Dukes selected for "He", and she probably knew what the end of this war would be.
But people were stupid.
Talked like that, Arthur fell silent for a moment.
I chew what I just heard inside myself. [M]
"Seven Dragons" were created to support the post-divine world.
· As a result, the human race will flourish. It will gradually grow.
Abnormalities in various parts of the world. The power you can use is weakened or can't be used.
The first [devil] appeared and announced the prophecy - the beginning of a great upheaval called [Witch War].
- I see.
I take a sip of tea. [M]
"In other words --- the Great Magic" Light Shield "held by the Wainwright Royal Family and the" Resuscitation "embedded in the Inquisitors of the Holy Spirit is a mimicry of the power once available."
"...... It's helpful to understand quickly. Hmm. Mostly correct. In time, the great magic was developed even later."
It makes sense to be powerful.
From what I've heard so far... the power mourned by the people must have been made up of the existence of God and the world tree.
"He" perceived the anomaly and produced "Seven Dragons".
However, it is merely a watchful presence for the growth of the "world tree".
It was self-evident that the remnants of God's power were gone.
Arthur also took a sip of tea.
"Let's continue... The diaries and ancient books of this period only contain the remorse of my ancestors." The day came, the day came, the day came! ".
The two empires that laid hands on Witch ?
Understanding the results, I dared to ask.
The cold night wind shakes the flames.
"---... perished. Now we don't even have a continent, islands, country name, or even the shards of a prosperous city." It was so rare that weapons were discovered. I hear that the people of the southern island countries are descendants of the southern continent who emigrated to avoid war... but I'm not sure. It is rumored that the climate fluctuated significantly after the end of the turmoil. Yeah, I didn't say that. Only a few people did it. It seems that there were only a few [witches]. "
"Ahh!"
The hero spoke the truth indifferently.
The rattling sound of the river sounds so loud. It's too much to ask.
I'm stronger, though.♪
I heard Linaria's phantom hearing. Yeah, that's what you are.
He shakes his head and shakes off his voice.
"So? What happened to 'West'?"
"...... Rotlingen made many mistakes, but [Witch War] 's response to the Demon King was one of its most serious."
Arthur poured a new cup of tea.
He gave me a signal by hand, so I'll give you mine. [M]
The smell of black tea drifts around.
"At that time, the emperor ignored the advice and did not send any messengers to the demon king, but instead drove back the messengers sent to him." "There is no room for negotiation with the barbarians."... hey, Allen. How come people forget their promises and their words? My family was supposed to have been taught about it by 'him'. The demon king is not an enemy, but the most conversational opponent in the world. "
"... sometimes I think about it too"
"I see... oh, I'm sorry, this is the first time I've told such a story to anyone outside my family." Forgive me. "
Raising the mug slightly, Arthur shook his head.
The blonde reflects the moonlight.
On the contrary, a sadness appeared on the hero's face.
"If the emperor of time takes such an attitude, the generals and the terminal soldiers will do the same."... the result was a nightmare. I don't know - the frontline commander himself uttered something he couldn't say to the demon king himself who showed up on the frontline. After we clear out the witches, it's your turn. Wash your neck and wait. "