--Three days since I came to the Temple of the Sun.

　There is no need to worry about water since there is a spring here.
　A variety of fruits and vegetables are growing around the water's edge.
　There was even wheat growing here.
　Apparently, they are grown by magic. 　
　It's peaceful because there are no demons.


"Is this paradise ......?
　The saint Anna muttered, not Abel ......, but a woman.
　I'm not sure why I'm wearing a woman's dress.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.
　I took a sip of water from the spring.
　It's good.
　I'm not sure if water comes from a mountaintop or not.
　...... It's a different world.
　Don't think too much about it.

　We're eating at a stone table and chairs that Mel made with earth magic.
　There are bread, fruits and meat dishes on the table.
　The bread was made from wheat that Mel had turned into bread using "cooking magic".
　As expected of Mel, he can do anything.

　The meat is from a beast that Mel hunted down on the mountain.
　Momo and Anna cooked it for me.

　I peeled the skin off the ...... fruit with my knife.

"The ...... master.
"Oh, the usual.
　The Great Sage (Momo) was struggling, so I quickly held out my right hand.
　I quickly held out my right hand and the peach bit it.

"Haha ......, Master's blood is sweet after all .......
Really?
　I tried to lick the wound where the Great Sage (Momo) had bitten me, but it tasted like blood.
　Rather, it tasted like blood.
　I don't know how vampires taste.

I'm not sure what a vampire can taste.
　The peach turned red.

"Hmm?
　I don't know what to say.
　This is an indirect kiss ......?

It's ...... shameful, Makoto-san.
　I'm not sure what to do.
　No, it's not a glare. .......
　I just licked my own wounds.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to do.
　I'm not sure what to do.

"Momo is to complete the training menu that Mel has designed. Anna, you should talk to the sun goddess. Also, since we are above the clouds, the sun will be shining. You can practice your light hero skill.
Thanks to this, I have a hard time with daylight. ......
　Momo muttered sadly.
　We're in a shaded area on the roof of the temple.
　Direct sunlight would cause the vampire Momo to collapse.
　I stroked her head.
　It may be a difficult environment for a vampire, but it's safe.
　You'll have to be patient.

"...... I pray every day, but I can't hear the voice of Altena, the goddess of the sun. ......
　Anna's voice is not cheerful.
　I've heard that Altena's power to interfere with the earth has weakened considerably due to the lack of faith in her in this age. ...... I wonder if she can't even talk to the priestesses.

I'm heading to the Great Labyrinth now. I have to explain my plans to Jonny. I'm also going to give her the weapon that the Goddess of Fate gave me. Mel, can I ask you to move?
　I also got a weapon for Jonny from Master Ila.

"Rough with dragons. But I'm worried about the family I left behind in the labyrinth. Fine.
　Mel-san agreed to move to the Great Labyrinth.

"Makoto-san, ......, please be careful.
I'll miss you, Master.
I'll be back in a few days.
　I smiled at Anna and the Great Sage to reassure them.


　The journey to the Great Labyrinth on Meru's back was going well.

　It took about two days to arrive at the Great Labyrinth.

　On the way, I got tangled up with a bunch of demons a few times, so I used my sacred artifacts and offered them to the goddess of water (Eir) using the sacrifice technique.
　Recover my lost life.
　A thousand-year-old demon is strong, so that's good.
　It's easy to accumulate almost a hundred years of life.

"............
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

I'm not sure what to say.　What is it?
"............ Nothing.


　I was told that anyone who uses the sacrificial arts for fun is crazy .
　Be careful not to overdo it. .......


　After arriving at the Grand Labyrinth, we traveled to the middle level.
　There was an astonishing view.


This is ......
"Wow, this is quite something.
　In the middle level of the Grand Labyrinth, a magnificent city had been built.
　It wasn't large, but it wasn't hidden in a cave like before, and the buildings extended to the edge of the underground lake in the middle level.
　Isn't it going to be attacked by demons?

"Great Mother Dragon!　You're back!
　The red-haired young man came running towards the white dragon.
　And when he saw me, he backed away.

"Oh, you!
"............ who are you?
　I don't recognize you.

"You're the red dragon who was first put on ice by the wizard. Don't you remember?
Oh, it's been a while.
d*mn!　I'll kill you one day!　But not now!　You can't do this now!
...... Huh.
　He moved further and further back.
　He was frightened.

　I'm sorry, so I decided to go to Johnny's alone.
　Thanks to the presence of an old dragon in the middle of the city, the demons don't seem to come around.

　As I was scurrying around to ask where Jonny was, I heard a woman's voice saying, "Ah! I heard a woman's voice.
　And then I heard footsteps running towards me.

Makoto-kun!　What?　Where are Momo-chan and Abel?　No way. ......　
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. By the way, is Jonny here?
Well, he's out hunting for food, but I'm sure he'll be back soon.
Oh, I see.
　Apparently, she's not home.
　While I waited for Jonny, I greeted the earth hero (Wolff) and the iron hero, and shared the story so far.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
"The people are fascinated by .......
　He seemed to be shocked by the contents. 　

　After a while, Jonny came back, I greeted him, and he said it was a celebration for me and Hakuryu's return.

Why the feast?
　I asked Julietta, the wooden warrior.

"Because you're the first person to go to the Moon Country and come back.
　I'm sure you've heard of it. .......
　I didn't really feel it because it was an easy trip that Hakuryu took me on.

　I sat near Johnny, the host of the party.
　I sat down near Johnny, the host of the party, and explained my plans.

...... So, the goddess of fate advised me to train for about half a year in order to fight the demon king. I'm sorry, but can you wait a while?
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.
　Oh, that ......?
　I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　And then there's ......, who is training in the Temple of the Sun hidden in the sacred mountain of Asclepius. What's going on with you, Makoto-dono?
"Ha, ha, .......
　He doesn't seem to be angry.
　All right, let's give him this.

"Ila, the Goddess of Fate, thought this weapon would be perfect for you, Johnny. Please use it.
　I gave her a sword and a bow.

"Is this ......?
"I got it from the lair of a priestess of the Goddess of Fate in the Land of the Moon. I heard it was a hard-to-find weapon.
　But I don't know the difference.
　I can only tell that it is a magical weapon.
　Jonny looked at the weapon he received.

The manufacturing method is different from the one in this continent. ...... Is it from another continent?
Yes, it seems to have come from the eastern continent.
　If you're in Jonny's class, you can tell the difference. 　

It's not a replica, it's an original, made by a craftsman. I miss .......
I'm not sure if you're from the eastern continent, Jonny?
　There is no record of the origins of the legendary archer Jonny Walker.
　The only thing we know is that he was older than Abel the Brave and the Great Sage.

I've never left this continent. I've never left this continent. I'd like to explore other continents someday. ....... We'll talk about it another time. I understand what you're saying, Mako. If it takes a long time to defeat the Demon Lord, that's fine. I'll wait patiently.


I'll call you when I'm ready.
Mm-hmm.　
　We talked.

　Then, I was asked a lot of questions about the Moon Country.
　The party was enlivened by the appearance of Hakuryu's family from the depths of the Great Labyrinth.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that all of the demons in the middle level have escaped. .......



　The next day.



I'm not sure what to say. Mr. Shiro Dragon.
I'm not sure what to do.
　I rode on the back of the white dragon and aimed for the Temple of the Sun.



　The flight was as smooth as the one before.



　--Until the Demon Lord Cain appeared, riding a black dragon.