Raina, Goddess of Wisdom and Victory

　I am now coming from Elyos to the Kingdom of Eldo, the country that Rage and his friends created.
　Because this is where Ishtia-sama is.
　Eldo is a swampy country in the middle of the Bandol Plain.
　It was built on top of a well-drained hill after the extermination of the demonic beast Peruda, who ruled this land.
　I heard that at first there were only a few people who followed them around, but recently I heard that the population has increased.
　It is said that they plan to increase the number of places where people can live by irrigation work eventually.
　However, if they do that, the lizard man and frog man who live in the swamp will probably rebel.
　Well, with Rage's power, it doesn't matter how much they rebel.
　I can easily slaughter them and expand the world of people.
　I won't have to worry about it.

''So you need the Scorpion God's poison?　Raina?

　He leads me into the palace and as I explain, Lord Ishtia asks.

'Yes, Master Ishtia. He says he can make an antidote with that. And Gypsir has Giltar's sister, Bruul, who is in Gypsir. I need you to get the poison from her.

　I nod.
　I look and see him attached to Rage's side.
　It looks like he's got his eye on Rage.
　Rage is as beautiful as his brother, Alfos.
　It's understandable that she has her eye on him.
　However, Rage is supposed to be my lover, in case you're wondering.
　Nevertheless, she tries to get her hands on it. It's just like her.
　Maybe it's better to pretend to be in a bad mood for now.
　I look at Reiji and the others with a little glare.

'I see~. I understand, Raina. By the way, could you do me a favor? May I?
Excuse me?
Would you mind lending him to me to go to Gypsir, since it would be boring for me to go alone?

　Then he looks at Reige with a shed eye.
　Chiyuki and the others behind him look dissatisfied.
　I'm used to seeing scenes like this on Alfos' side.

''Go ahead, do what you want.

　I huff and puff and turn away.
　We've done our job.
　All that's left to do now is to return to Elyos.
　I glance over at Shirohne, who is lying on her bunk.
　She is not going to wake up.
　It would be better if she didn't wake up like this.




The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.

Oh, my God. That's angry. Mr. Rage.

　Raina leaves and I say to Rage teasingly.
　Next to Rage, the goddess Ishtia is snuggled up next to him.
　Sahoko looks very unhappy as she watches it.

'Really?　I didn't feel like I was angry, though.

　Reno nods his head.

'Really? If Reno-chan says so, I'm sure he's a little jealous~

　Nao looks at Rage meaningfully.

'Don't make fun of me. Guys. You should be thinking about helping Shirone right now.
'Ugh! It certainly is!

　He's right and I'm not going to say a word.
　Now we should think about helping Syrone.
　If we need the Scorpion God's poison, and we need Ishtia's power to get it, then we should listen to her request.

''End of story?　Then you'll come with me then. Rage.
Oh, all right. Ishtia. We're trying to save Syrone. We're going together. We'll talk to her later and get her to understand. That's what I'm trying to do. Hey, guys. I'm going to Gipsyll for a few more minutes. You guys wait here.

　Rage says and everyone looks unhappy.

'Wait, Rage-kun!　I'm going with you!
Nao's coming, too!
'Reno goes too!　Reno wants to help Shirone too!

　With the exception of Sahoko, who was pregnant, and Kyoka and the others, who were always staying at home, Nao and Reno wanted to go with them.

'Ishtia. Is it okay if I go with you all?

　Rage asks and Ishtia is unsure of what to do.

'Hmmm. I'm not sure if there are too many of them. ''Yes, you can come with me if you're alone.''

　Then he smiles mischievously.
　We look at each other.
　Who's going with me?
　We talk for a bit, and then we come to a decision.

'I'll go. Ishtia.

　When I declare that, Nao and Reno also give me a look that says it can't be helped.

''Surely Chiyuki-san is the right person for the job. ......
'I don't know if I have a choice, ....... Be careful. Chiyuki-san.
So, you'll take care of the rest. Kaya,
Yes. I'm sure you'll take care of Master Cyrone.

　That's settled.

'Well, I guess it's settled. Now let's head to Gypseal, shall we?

　Ishtia said with a bit of amusement.




◆Dark Knight Kroki.

　We are coming to the Demon King's Castle.
　The objective is Lugus' archives.
　Although there are more books in Elyos, because it is a bit of a hassle to go, if there is nothing in particular you want to look into, you will borrow books from the archives of Lugus.
　Entertainment is scarce here in Nargol.
　Therefore, reading has become my favorite pastime.
　I visit Lugas's private room. When you enter, you find yourself in the presence of an unusual visitor.

"Goddess Tona. It's a rare sight to see you here.

　The first guest is Totoona, the goddess of knowledge and books of Elios.
　In the room are Lugus and Totona, the master.
　I bow to Totona.

Long time no see. Kuroki. You haven't been here lately.'

　That Tona complains to herself.

'I'm sorry Tona. I can't go to the stacks because they seem to be under so much scrutiny.
It's Raina. She probably doesn't like you. That's why she's preventing me from seeing you.

　Tona lets out a sigh.
　She tilts her head at the words.
　It's because she doesn't feel like Raina hates her.
　I don't know what Raina is thinking in the first place.

'Then why are you here? That's unusual.

　He looks at Lugus, the owner of the room.

'Tona has come to consult with this Lugus. Lord Kuroki. To save my brother who fell to the Scorpion God's poison.

　Rougas says as he smokes the flue.
　A sweet smell wafts into the room from the flue.
　Tona's brother is Toles, the god of power and battle.
　What's wrong with that god?

Sorry, Tona. I can't help you, Lugus. I can't help you. I don't know any other way to make the antidote than to make the antidote that Herr Herkert left me.
I knew it. ......

　Tona drools.
　The look on her face makes me want to help her.

''It looks like we'll have to go to Gypsir after all. I hope Ishtia-sama and the brave men of light will do well. ...... I'm worried about Ishtia-sama and the others alone.

　Tona says something that bothers me.

'A brave man of light?　What's wrong with him?
Oh, yeah. Kroki. To Kroki, they're the enemy. I'm sure you're wondering what they're up to. As a matter of fact, I heard that their companions have been affected by the Scorpion God's poison. According to our information, they're going with him to the Gypseal.
'He ......, hehe ....... So who got hit?

　Oh man, I'm so upset.

'I don't know that much. I'm pretty sure it's a fellow female swordsman.

　That much said, I can understand.
　The white noise.
　What do you mean, he's down?

And Le ......, the brave men of light head to Gypseal to help their friends?
Yes, but I don't feel comfortable with only Lady Ishtia. I'm going with you. 'Oh yes, will you go with me, Kroki?　I feel better when you're with me.

　Tona says all the time that it's a good idea.
　It's certainly a tempting proposition.

'Yes, ....... I've read a lot of books for Tona. I don't mind going with you ....... I'll have to ask Her Majesty's permission.

　This is like helping an enemy.
　If we go, we'll need Modes' permission to go.
　And Coona is not going to like it.
　What should I say to him?

"Ho ....... You're taking Kuroki with you. Then I'll tell His Majesty this Lugus.
Are you sure, Mr. Lugas?
Yeah, well, that's okay. And I didn't do it to help Thor's cause. I don't think there's anything wrong with having a meeting with someone from the land.

　Then Lugus laughs.

'Well, thank you. 'Lord Lugus,'

　Now it's settled.
　Let's go to Gipsyll myself.




Demon King Modes

　I meet Lugas in the audience room of the Demon King's Castle.

'Ho, you sent Kroki to Gypseal? I don't mind, but I don't mind letting the strongest dark knight go.
Your apprentice sounds like a lovely one, Lugus, doesn't he?

Yes, Your Majesty. Yes, Your Majesty, she's useful to us in so many ways.
Is that your study of magic?
'Yes, Your Majesty. The sorcerer's society Tona created has been of considerable use to us.

　Magic is the art of using magic better.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to use it, it's also a matter of time before you'll be able to use it.
　And Lugas is the one who created the foundation of that magic.

As I told you before, the weaker a person's magical power is, the more dedicated they are to the study of magic. The humans are moderately good at studying magic.

　Lugus says happily.
　As always, Lugus' personality changes when it comes to magic and knowledge.
　Lugus taught the basics of it to everyone.
　It was more about the development of magic.
　Because of this, witchcraft spread all over the world and many different types of magic were born.
　Tona made a human named Saria an apostle and created a society of sorcerers and spread witchcraft to humans.
　Those who learned of the magic began to study it themselves and created various kinds of magic.
　Totoona had the results of their research collected by the Society of Magicians.
　And Lugus gets the results of his research from Totoona.

'I see. ......'
'Of course, there are other reasons, Your Majesty. Lord Kuroki has long wanted to see the world. I thought it would be a good opportunity to go to Gypsiel.
'I see. And the other one is for Kroki?
Yes. Lord Kuroki is now a major figure in Nargol. It is good to know many things.

　Lugas laughed as he said that.



◆Kuna, the white and silver witch.

　The night Kuroki left.
　He meets Raina in a dream.

'Totona's totally unnecessary, too: ....... Well, I had to help Toles anyway, but it's not fun.

　I nodded at Raina's words.
　It's not fun to see Kuroki going to help Shirone.
　It's also not fun to be with Totoona.
　But it's also hard to stop Kroki.

'You're not going?　Kuna?
You can't go there. Raina. I don't want to help save Cyrone, ever.

　I'm not happy, but I can't help but look away, which makes me cringe.

"Well, of course. Well, yes, given your character. I just can't help you this time. And the fact that you're with Totona bothers me, but, well, it's a simple errand, so I don't think it's anything. ......

　Raina let out a sigh.

'A simple errand?　Apparently that's not what you're saying about Tona.

　He tilts his head.
　Raina's story about Ishtia and Kroki's story about Totona are a little different.
　He says that it could possibly be a tricky one.
　I tell Raina that.

Oh, is that so? It's funny. That's what I've heard: ....... It's not good. Come to think of it, Lady Ishtia was pretty optimistic: ......
Hey, man. You okay?　What's that?
'I don't know. Maybe I should move on too, but Gypseal is not on its own.

　Raina says anxiously.
　I've heard that Zipshir is a special place.
　Like Nargol, those of Elyos cannot easily enter it.
　Coona is getting anxious, too. She regrets not going with them.

'I'm sure Kroki will be fine: ......

　I still think Kuna should have gone too?
　I think about that as I look at Raina.