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Episode 175 Darkness
"Climb up from here.
I look up at the holes and tell them when they're going back to their original way.
"Huh? Are you climbing here?
"It's not like you can't climb with magic..."
"If you build stairs with earth magic, you'll be able to go back up? I can use it the next time I come, and it's two birds with one stone.
"From here to the top... Shinya-san... is magic so terrible...?
"I'm just going to connect it with beginner magic, and if we all do it, we'll be able to go.
"Won't you be used by the Demons?
"I know that the demons are sniffing around, but there was no sign of coming here. In other words, even if we were looking for it, if we hadn't located it, or if we hadn't located it, we hadn't collected it for some reason. Well, it's not an easily harvestable property in the first place.
"Surely there was no trace... there was too little movement to look for. This is the closest place to the city, and it's a famous story that Shiki came looking for dark flowers..."
"But is it true that the demons are looking for Yoshiki Hana? I heard from a trustworthy fellow.
"I don't doubt it. However, it is necessary to know what the purpose of the search for Shiki Hua is.
"I will leave that to the weak. I'll make sure to find out.
"We'll work with Gonzo to find out. I have a bad feeling about this.
"Please. I'll take care of the Demon Squad... and get out of this darkness now.
"That's not true. This kind of insipid smell is no good.
The Demons decided that they would never come here again, and we climbed to the top with scaffolding inside the hole.
The work itself was not difficult, so although it took a little time, I was able to face the surface while the moon was still rising.
"Phew! I'm finally out!
Senna stretches her arms toward the sky and stretches her back.
"Sinya. Can't you give me a bottle of Dark Blossom?
"Show it to Siden and Genjiro?
"That's not true. I think it would be better if I told her.
"Okay. Let's get ready.
When talking, credibility changes dramatically depending on whether there is a real thing or not.
After all, I told Siden and Genjiro that I was following the legend of Siki Hua.
It's important to find the Demon Squad, but you understand that this is important. In the end, by chasing Yoshiki Hua, it seems that we can also chase the demon squads, and there will be no problem.
Gonzo will report on our behalf as we continue to follow another Yoshiki Hua on the island.
Primary Dark Magic, Darkness. I thought it was magic that just created the darkness and didn't have much use for it, but coming here to treasure it...
Anyway, use Darkness to transfer Darkness to the crate and give it to Gonzo.
"Thank you.
"Dear Gonzo, Darkness disappears when it hits the light. However, it won't disappear when it gets dry, so it would be better if I opened the lid one day later.
"I understand. I will show it to Siden and Genjiro and explain various things.
Sinya, Nir, Rath. Senna, please.
"Oh, I won't hurt you one.
"Leave it to me.
Leave it to me!
"Then the selfish shall return before the sun rises.
"I'll come back.
"Tiga was saved, too. If you need anything else, please.
Wow.
So Gonzo and Tiga returned to the city.
"Still... I kept it with my own hands, but the day will come when I will get the Dark Blossom that I thought was just a legend. Honestly, I still can't believe it.
"Sometimes legends and ghosts make the facts look like legends. Perhaps there are other legends and myths that contain facts.
"Hehe... that's right..."
For some reason, Senna laughs happily.
I didn't know why at first, but I noticed it immediately.
Gonzo and the Devil, from which Gonzo's name came.
The truth was mixed with the Mikado, and Gonzo really existed and defeated the devil....
In Senna, the Devil is the Gonzo who defeats it in the Demon Squad. If there is a mix of truth in the gogaku, it is also possible that the gogaku will become the truth.
Gonzo and the actual Gonzo certainly have something to wear... but Senna is an unexpected romantic.
"I hope Gonzo can defeat the devil.
Nil seemed to have noticed and said so to Sena in a small voice.
"Beh, nothing! You didn't say that, did you?
"Fufufu."
I didn't say anything else about Sena's return, but it sounds like she thinks so.
"Already! Nil!
When she noticed it, Sena turned bright red and looked angry.
Like Sakura thought, maybe Senna likes Gonzo too. It can be read from a series of streams.
I know we're not involved, but I'm curious.
You may want to ask me more if you have a chance.
"Let's rest until the sun rises and then leave.
"Which way do we go next, north or south?
"Well... I think the south is better.
"Speaking of the south... were you sure it was iceberg?
Yeah.
"Why did you choose that?
"It's easy. Tianhua, which blooms in the north, is only allowed in from the west. So if you go north first, you have to make a big detour to the west, so it's inefficient.
I see.
I'm glad Sena, who suddenly has a plot of land, is here.
If I had gone north without knowing, the loss of time would have been amazing.
"Where does Iceberg grow? I think it looks like a cold place from the name.
"Legend has it that somewhere in the mountains to the south is the highest needle ice peak...
"That's a terrible name.
"As the name suggests, a tall mountain surrounded by cliffs that can be seen from afar. Mountains of snow and ice.
Normally I don't think about climbing.
"Isn't that right..."
There are no climbing goods in this world. Even so, it is something that can only be used in quite special environments and is not available anywhere.
You might get it if you go near the needle ice peak that Sena was talking about... but maybe we'll make it ourselves worse.
Heating magic equipment is made, but it is all necessary for life, and I have never seen anything made to climb snowy mountains.
We made heating gloves in the dungeon, but we'll need them all.
"I can see why there hasn't been many followers of the legend of Yoshiki Hua.
"We all don't want to die.
"Even so..."
"We have to go. I'll risk my life to save Sakura.
Without Senna, we might not be able to endure such a harsh journey. Perhaps the remaining two live in a rather harsh location.
Normally, there's not enough life left.
In anticipation of that, Gonzo would have guessed Senna.
Really... Sakura, Sena and Gonzo, these three trusting relationships deserve respect.
And it's really amazing because it's among the demons, the civilians, and the people below.
If everyone on this island were to join hands like the three of us, there would be no futile trouble or strife.
Light a fire a little away from the ever-dark forest and take a nap until sunrise.
As the sun rises from the surrounding mountains surrounding the ever-dark forest, we begin our operations.
"If you walk, how long does it take to reach the needle ice peak?
"Well... I guess I've been weak for a month.
"Ugh..."
The island is roughly 2,500 kilometers in circumference. Even if divided into quartiles in the east, west, south and north, each travel distance is 600 kilometers. Even if the outer circumference does not proceed in a circular arc, it is generally necessary to walk that far.
If you try to walk on people's feet, it's about 30 kilometers a day. Then, twenty days is a calculation.
Thinking about mountain roads, it will take about a month.
"I can't hang up that much.
After all, there was a five-month period when the event was announced, but naturally I didn't intend to take that long.
If I'd stayed on this island for nearly six months, I wouldn't have figured out how the Holy Knights would move on the continent.
Perhaps a quest called the Legend of the Four Ones Hua is a quest for Watanabe. As a condition, I think you will know when the inventory is required…
I don't know if the pioneer players who came here did, but they probably didn't make it to this Event Quest to see where the legend is.
Regardless of how high the status of the passenger is, the distance is. Four months in a circle. If it takes a total of one month to collect, would it be a reasonable period of time...?
No, as a quest for those who have arrived here, it will take them a month to pick it up… it may be a more harsh quest than expected…
However, there is one big difference between us and the regular players. It's Rat's presence.
"Rat, can you drive us?
I can't afford it! I just can't run with all my might... "
"You don't have to run with all your might.
That's easy!
Rats can continue to run at the same speed as cars for about half a day. I heard this before entering the dungeon, and I'm going to let you rely on it.
I'm not a demon, and I'm going to take a break, but if it's about 600 kilometers, it's a day or so away.
"Oh, are you sure you're okay? It's not heavy?
We'll get Mohmov to the rat.
I thought about the carriage in the inventory, but if you mount the mountain road to a rat that runs at the speed of the car, it will fall apart in less than a day.
Besides, rats can be hard to run.
I'm totally fine! Light and light!
"Don't worry, it's light.
"It's okay. Hold on tight to me.
Sit in my turn, Nil, and Sena, and I'll spread the wind magic in front of me to make the wind escape.
Nil, hold on tight.
"Ha, yes!
Nil puts his hand around my waist.
"Rat."
Let's go!
Tap!
As Rato kicks the ground, the surrounding scenery flies backwards one after the other.
"Wow!!
I can hear Sena screaming from behind.
It seems that we should run southwest for a while, and we don't need navigation. Until I get used to it, I'll give you instructions and move on.
Still, it's really fast.
I slipped through the trees and even though there were monsters nearby, I overtook them when I noticed.
Running at the same speed as a car, but several times more powerful than a car. Running a zigzag or jumping over an obstacle is easy.
It's been a long time since I ran!
"I was going to take you for a walk, but now it's done.
Yeah! Let's keep going!
"All right, go!
"Wow, ahhhhhhhh!
Sena screamed again from behind.
I hope there's no sign of Senna around Nil's abdomen...
After a few hours of running like that, you come out between the trees.
Big rocks are ragged and rivers run through it.
"Rat, let's take a break here.
Rat stops at my voice.
Hahaha, I'm breathing, but I'm not tired.
I can still go.
"I know, but you don't have to run to your limit. Let's get some rest.
And... Senna is at her limit.
Whether you are tired of screaming or feeling scared, you are very tired.
Sorry...
In my words, the rat who saw it reflected with a loud voice that he wasn't caring enough.
"Don't worry, we're just not used to it! I'm fine, I'm fine! I'm getting used to it, so I'll be fine next time!... maybe..."
Without one last word, I would have been strong enough... to be honest.
"Thanks to Rato, we can do it all at once. Don't be depressed.
I'll figure out what to do with Sena.
"Okay... sorry?
Rat rubs his head against Sena, who has fallen back, whispering again with Coon.
"We're fine! -Yeah! We'll fix your hair!
Really?!
Rato rejoiced as he circled around the words.
"Great! I'll finish it off perfectly for bringing it here!
Wow!
While Sena and Rat are playing, Nil and I prepare a light meal.
It's late for breakfast and early for lunch... brunch.
"Master.
"What's wrong?
Nil asks questions as he prepares his meal with me.
"Well... Sena-sama... Sena-sama thinks about Gonzo..."
"I guess. You can see it from me, so it's probably been a long time.
"...... well, that may be a strange question, but is Sena still okay?
What Nil wants to say is this.
I like Gonzo, but I'm hiding it.
Maybe I won't tell Gonzo how I feel.
Is Senna satisfied that she won't boil it out?
I think so.
Nil is not good at this kind of talk, and I don't know what to say, so I think it's a strange question.
"I wonder...?
I'm not good at talking about it either... so I don't know.
However, I am afraid that by communicating it, various things will break...
"Sakura-sama is Sakura-sama, she can't convey her feelings, Senna can't convey them... I don't know what to say... very much.
Nil puts his fist around his chest and frowns.
I know how Gonzo feels, and maybe Senna realizes that Gonzo likes sakura.
I've survived all three of those hardships, so I want everyone to be happy. However, this is not for others to decide, nor is it a good thing to touch easily. The phrase "cut…" is perfectly correct.
"Well... that's why we have to deliver the medicine to Sakura.
If I say goodbye like this, everything will be broken. That's all we need to stop.
"... yes! I won't let you end this halfway!
Ah.
It's the saddest thing to end up in a situation where you can't even put it on your shoulders.
Nobody wants that.
Watch Senna play with Rato once, then get back to preparing the meal.
Then we had a light meal, sandwiched a break, and then set off for Needle Ice Peak again.
I told you to think of a way to deal with Sena so that she wouldn't be afraid, but I don't think she's used to it. She doesn't have to scream, and she doesn't need a way to deal with it. It still seems a little scary, but it will take a little longer to get used to it.
Thus, when the sun set, I was able to see the needle ice peak, which was the destination.
Is that the needle ice peak?
I just wanted to say that Sena was right... but the real thing was more than that.
From the bottom, you can see the elongated shape of the mountain, with the wall of the mountain almost perpendicular. The upper part is covered with snow in pure white, and the lower part is covered with ice.
Temperatures have been dropping for a while, and it's chilly.
"It's cold around here. It's cold all year round. That leaves almost no town or village.
If it is cold, there will be no food, and few people will go out of their way to live in such a harsh place.
"However, sometimes cold can be an advantage.
For example, storing food. There is a large food warehouse and it is used in disaster situations.
I don't think I know much about living in the city.
Like the fridge on this island. Besides, it is an ideal environment for ice rooms. I've never heard of the magic of making ice, and I wonder if it's preserved? Or cut it out...
There seems to be other use value, but it is not the case that we are discussing it now.
"Is there a village or town around here?
"From here... there's a village nearby. It should have been going west like this.
"Alright, let's get there for now. Maybe we can get some information.
"I'll show you the way.
Okay!
Follow Sena's instructions and you'll soon see a village-like place.
The temperature is so cold that few plants grow.
Sometimes small grass grows on the ground.
The village is surrounded by a flat terrain with good prospects.
There is a wooden fence around the village that is likely to break if pushed, but no one like the sentry can see.
I don't suppose any of them have come all this way to attack.
A little in front of the village, getting off Rato and approaching, a man walks towards us.
"Was it a little too prominent?
"There are no people around here, so it stands out anyway. It's okay because you're the one who understands when you talk. I've been here once and I'll talk to you.
"Please."
When a man comes to us, he sees something like a wax in his hand.
Green hair as a boy, green eyes. The tightness is good and looks even bigger when combined with thick clothes worn to counteract the cold. Naturally, there are two horns on the forehead.
There is a significant scar on the left neck, even if it is distant.
Behind the man were gathered the inhabitants to bury the inside of the fence, sipping and watching.
"... ahn..."
You tried to find out about us, but as soon as you saw Sena's face, she looked surprised.
"Are you... Sena-san?!
"You remember me? Angak."
"Long time no see!
"I see. I'm here about something else this time. May I come in?
"It's natural!
Hey, it's Sena!
A man called Angak looks back and calls out to the villagers.