We were walking around town on the white gravel road, guided by Sofia.
Inside the town is a white brick house of one color, wrapped in tranquility, unlike the land of witches.
But in a building that was bigger than the house around about two turns halfway down the road, there were a large number of humans in a row.
For a moment, I'll be in that sight.
It was very different from the memory of a place that unleashed magic to help Dahlia, even though she didn't know it before.
Somehow, I think it was a pleasant city where humans were a little more comfortable.
"Lazareth, is it that rare?
"Ah? Yeah, it's been a long time since this side of the city."
"Sure, the town has changed a lot in six years. But I believe all of that has changed in the right direction."
Her eyes, who speak so, are obviously not laughing.
... I remember very well the chills in this city.
"Okay, let's come. Your Majesty is waiting for you."
"Oh. Let's go, Lazareth"
I'll leave the place behind so Merchiades can force me to take you.
On the road, I noticed a song coming from a big building just like mine.
"... a hymn?
The song is a mystical hymn, as if it were sung by the faithful in the church.
And the lyrics... belonged to my world.
"... Merchiades, did you hear that?
"Oh, the song now..."
"It was definitely a word on this side. But I've never heard the song before."
Even Merchiades seems to have noticed something unusual.
But Sophia doesn't care about us like that, and she keeps going to the back, so we can't be sure.
In the end, I headed to the castle with the thought of getting my hair pulled back.
After that, after we were passed to the castle, only Merchiades was passed during the talks, and I was told not to enter, so I was walking in the castle.
... I want to talk to Sofia. That's all I thought.
But the castle is also as white dyed as the town, which is creepy.
I wish I was in the castle, but I can't hear a word about nobody opening their mouth.
There are so many soldiers in armor around that I don't like them.
That's when I found Sophia walking in the castle.
"Ah, Sophia!
When I speak up, the soldiers turn this way simultaneously.
I was scared for a moment about it, but as I walked straight to Sofia, she turned around to see if she'd finally noticed me.
"Oh, Lazareth. What's wrong, sir?
"No, the... if you don't mind, why don't we talk?
"I don't mind, if I may"
Sophia answers my conversation in a flashy way.
... Again, it feels creepy to have a back somewhere.
"Um... Tall, stretched out, huh?
"Yes, I thought so too."
"Haha, I guess so"
... the conversation is interrupted.
I didn't expect another day to be concerned about my conversation with her.
"Speaking of which, Sophia. You're getting stronger, really."
"Yes, because I have to be strong for the people of this town"
"... well"
She decided to fight for someone.
... I guess she's already gone out of my reach.
"Lazareth than that. I'd like to show you something, would you like some time?
"Hmm? What do you want to show me?
"... hehe, I'm sure you'll be surprised"
That's all she says and starts walking in the castle with a smile.
At that time, I was distracted by the fact that a single string was hidden from her neck.
Walk for a while and be guided to a large building in the castle.
As for the interior, it has an impressive white stained glass on the front, chairs and laid carpets. The walls and columns were stained with white everywhere.
If it was the only color, it was just the flame on the candle.
"It's a cathedral. Here, day and night, we pray for those who believe. Believe me, there will be no more war from this world."
"... you mean the people in town who said earlier that you believe in something?
"Heh heh, follow me and you'll see"
... why. My instincts scream back.
She's right in front of you. She's definitely supposed to be Sophia. Nonetheless, why do you feel so scared so far?
But in the end, losing curiosity, you go down the thin aisle next to the stained glass, and you hit the door.
The moment I opened the door, the unpleasant voice I could hear stuck my ear.
... it was the sound of the demon clan.
The demons are put in a white iron lattice, screaming to get out.
Sophia still didn't take her eyes off me.
"They are angels fighting for our 'God'. He is a demonic figure but also a created divine soldier who fights with us."
"... Huh?
An inorganic white wall makes me nauseous.
I suppressed my vomit and stared at Sophia, but she looked at Nico and me the same way.
"... you said you were created, right? You don't know anything about demons!
"I didn't say it. I just asked if there were any books on that side about the Demons. I won't be disturbed."
"Besides, I haven't told you a single lie. There is no record that we were there in the past, but now we've created it."
... Sophia smiling and saying that.
Speaking of which, now that I think about it, why did she say that there was an investigation on the Demon Nation, but there was no move to destroy it so far?
Because she, this country, was creating demons.
"Damn......!
I go back the way I came so hard to keep my painful arms down and look for Merchiades.
This town is dangerous. I have to go back.
That's when I bumped into a guy.
The man was none other than Merchiades, king of the land of witches who spent the last six years with me.
But he doesn't move a single frown when he sees this tragedy, and he talks to me laughing.
"Hey, Lazareth. Where are you going?
"... Huh? Where do you think you're going? Come on, come on!
"Huh? Run away? What are you talking about? We'll still have our purpose."
... What are you talking about?
Purpose? To kill these guys?
"Lazareth. No, Master Sage. I want you to be a demon from now on, a god in this world after you've regained your magical power."
"... I don't know what that means."
"Demons are people who inject other people's magic into their bodies, which naturally happens to their bodies. So if you use that magic, you can use it again."
"Yes, because the Divine Soldiers who gave them the magic to do so are judging."
... That's what they say. Their eyes are as brilliant as the sky one day.
I don't like it. I don't want to be a demon. I want to stay human.
Scary. Don't come. Scary.
"Don't worry, Lazareth. No more reason, but we're here for you."
"Yes, you become, by overwhelming power, a God who creates peace. What are you afraid of?
I shake them off and try to open the door, but the key is on and I can't move.
Why, you said you were free until earlier.
"Why, Merchiades! Aren't you on my side?
"I'm on your side. That's why I want you to regain your power as a wise man."
"Such an unsolicited thing......!
"This was decided by Congress. Don't feel bad."
That said, he's pointing something at me from somewhere with a tip.
We have to run. But my body doesn't move.
Demonic squeal. The two of you in front of me.
Scary. Scary. Scary. Scary.
... That's when a red-haired man popped out from across the door like he was covering me, along with a slaughter with flashing flames.
His face, I know him well.
As far as I can remember, a man who can't possibly cover me.
Zahr was standing there.