488-Abandoned child




 I walked leisurely through the comings and goings of Midhays.
 Misha and Sasha are next to me.

 Arcana seemed to like Zesia and Ennesone's waterwheel act, and the three of us were staying in the innermost part of the Delzogade, playing with something.

'Straight down, left at the end.

Copy that.

 Misha was guiding Ray through .

 The ice mountain range in which the Spirit God Human Sword is buried is a maze of intricate interiors. It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find out what's going on.

 It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Is there any sign of life?

'Not particularly at the moment. I haven't heard any answer to my calls, and I don't see any sign of anyone living there.

 Ray returns the as he moves through the ice mountain range.

"Is there anyone living in that empty place in the first place?

 Sasha questioned.

"Well," says Sasha, "it doesn't surprise me that some of you are living like hermits. "Well, it doesn't surprise me that some of you are living like hermits.

 There were many such tricks among the demon tribe.
 Most of them were the ones with strong powers.

"Take the next right at the parting of the ways.

 Following Misha's instructions, Ray walks away.

'I'm almost there.'

''But it's also a bit strange that you've gotten this close and you can't feel the magic power of the Spirit God Human Sword at all.''

 He says as if in thought. 

 <What does this have to do with the fact that you can't use the transference (gatom)?
 Even when the Brave Academy had once enshrined it in the temple, if you got close enough, you could see its magical power leaking out.

 Even if the Evanescence Mana is a little damaged, it's strange that you can't feel its power.

 Misha can't see it either.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on when you get close enough to see it, but I can't see any sign of it.

 What's lurking here?

 We've only been in this new world for a short time.
 <The fact that we can't use the Gatom and can't feel the magic of the Spiritual God and Human Sword doesn't mean that we haven't simply overlooked something, but still, it's better to be careful.

"Proceed with caution.

I will.

 With maximum vigilance of the area, Ray continued onward through the ice maze.
 Just then, I heard footsteps rushing towards me.

 It wasn't coming from the ice mountains where Ray was.
 The footsteps are echoing right beside me.

"Anos-sama.......please wait.......!

 A man called out to me.

 I don't know his face, but he must be from this city.
 I have some vague recollection of the magic.

What's wrong?

"My name is Dram of House Noros. I would like to apologize for not being here to see you. I'm afraid I've come to see the two Necrons, Master Anos's men.

 Misha and Sasha look at each other curiously.

'What?'

 Misha asks nonchalantly.

'Actually, I would like to talk to you for a short time about your mother. I would like to discuss with you about a gift for your birthday party.

 Oh," says Sasha, as if to make a point.
 From the reaction, it seems that she and Drum are no strangers to each other.

It's very early in the day. Is this important enough to stop Anos? Why don't you at least come back when it's just the two of us?

 Sasha said.
 Then the drummer dropped to his knees on the spot and bowed deeply.

''........I am truly sorry. Since the existence of our Noros family is at stake, this kind of misbehavior is a matter of life and death. I will accept whatever punishment is necessary. Please, please, could you give me just a few minutes of your time?

 Sasha looks at me in annoyance.

'Go ahead. I'll see to Ray's side.

 With these words, he connected the magic wire of the Demon King's Army (Guys) to Misha.

"You can borrow the God's Eye.

"Hm.

 Misha and Sasha walked over to the drum with their heads down.

'This time it's special. From now on, at least give me three days' notice.

 With a look of relief, Drum looks at Sasha.
 Then he lowered his head again.

''Thank you very much!

So, where do you want me to go and what do you want me to do?

Let me show you around. Please come this way.

 The drummer stands up and leads Misha and Sasha away.

'Ray. Up there. There's a hole in the ground for each person to pass through.

 He instructs as he looks into Misha's vision.
 Directly, I wish Ray could use Misha's divine eye, but the Creator God's vision is too wide.

 It's more than even I can hold.
 It's a good idea to be able to use your own eyes to see what's going on.

Follow that path for a while.

 The moment he took a mouthful, a spark of fire flickered on the underside of his evil eye and he heard the sound of burning wood.
 The fire in the Eques Kiln had come on by itself.

''........What's wrong?''

What, let me talk to you. Yeah, I'm gonna need it.

 I turned my evil eye to my home.

 There was no one in the workshop.
 It seems that my father and Yggers are out on business.

 I heard the doorbell ringing.

"Welcome!

 Mom greets her customers with a smile.

 A tired, ghostly man walked into the blacksmith and appraiser, The Wind of the Sun.

 He was a one-armed man.
 The muscles on his left arm were thick and swollen.

 He wore an unfamiliar uniform.
 The color of the uniform is gray. There was a skull emblem on the shoulder and a foam and wave emblem on the chest.

 It seems like an army or even a school emblem of the academy, but I don't recognize it.

 Where is he from?

What can I do for you, sir? If there's something you'd like to see, I'll take it, so please don't hesitate to let me know.

 Mom calls out to him, concerned that he is a shipmate.
 The man looked at the swords and spears in the shop for a moment and muttered, "It's so poorly made.

''........What's wrong?''

 He walked over to his mother, who was wondering, and the man put something on the table with a thud.
 A red, sharp blade. There was no handle or other handle attached to it.

Do you remember?

Appraisal. May I have a word with you?

 Refusing to do so, Mom put on a pair of white gloves and took the blade in her hand.

''It's an unusual blade.......more like a creature's claws than a blade, but.......''

Claws.

 The ship-armed man said in a low voice.

 Mom picked up a loupe and carefully looked at its red nails.
 But he didn't seem to have even a mindful idea of the knowledge he had on hand, and a troubled expression appeared on his face.

'Can't you remember?'

I'm sorry. It's just that it's not really our house.......I was just hoping to get some clues....

 Mom puts a red nail on the table.

'Would you like me to show you a larger store?'

No,

 A rugged voice sounded.
 With a glare, the ship-armed man said.

''You're the only one who knows that.

 For a moment, there was an uneasy silence.
 Mom looked at the man's face, curiously.

'You still can't remember? The child you abandoned.

 Mom rolls her eyes in surprise.
 The one-armed man's eyes sharpened as he held a red claw in his hand.

 Mom backs away from him, receiving a killing blow so strong that even a commoner could see it.

''This one,''

 A man pointed the tips of his red nails at Mom.

'It's meant to be used like this.

 Red claws aimed at Mom's stomach and ran at a terrifying speed.
 A moment later, the man was engulfed in a fierce, raging fire that was released from the kitchen.

''Eques-chan........!

"I, I, I, I, I will not allow...!

 The Eques kiln burns down in despair, and if you hear the sound of disturbing footsteps, it will quickly burn them down.
 It's the order of this new world and my mother's guardian.

 But--

 Zugangs, a man stomped his foot, and the sound alone drowned out the flames of the Eques kiln.

''I didn't know the Lord God was in service. Looks like you're not mistaken for someone else, Enki, the Princess of Misfortune.''

"--Hmm. You say a lot of things I don't know. Who are you?

 The one-armed man turned his gaze back.
 While he doused the flames, I shifted and took up a position behind him.

'Trash, get out of my way,'

 Without question, the man unleashes a back fist.
 Faster than that, he struck the back of his head with his palm.



 The man fell on his head and slammed his face into the floor with a dull thud.

'You have that much power and yet you don't know me. That's strange.

Punishment.

 He stamps his foot on the head of the guy who tried to get up immediately.

'Answer the question. Spit it all out and I'll forgive you at the stake.