War?

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

It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I heard that the Rustabelle empress, which is located to the north of the Demon Mist Forest, declared war on the neighboring Dizenaire Demon Empire and won an overwhelming victory.

"This is a dangerous country that goes to war just as it's finally starting to get some peace.

"Yeah. You might want to keep a closer eye out for... what?

Hinori, who was facing and talking to Radia, suddenly saw Meldina and the others frozen behind her with uncomfortable expressions on their faces.

''Mel-chan, Koo-chan, and even Mio-chan froze... What's wrong?''

Well, I mean... Hey Mel, isn't Dizenaire, I think Dizenaire is Oma-kun's country?

'Yes, I thought so too. Oma-kun was a demon, and there was no way to go wrong.

Apparently, the fact that the country of those who had spent time together, even if only for two weeks, had lost the war had sufficiently inflamed their hearts.

The face of Cunaria, who had been getting to know each other, especially as they were getting to know each other by hand-to-hand every day, had turned slightly pale.

''I'm certainly concerned about Oma... but... the problem is that Dizenaire, who says it's the land of the demon race, was easily defeated.

What do you mean?

Miserio, who has an unfamiliar expression, asks Virum's muttering with one hand on his chin in thought, "What do you mean?

It will be a prediction based on training with Oma, but the physical abilities of the demon race are quite high. Probably to the extent that the human tribe's ordinary soldiers could not defeat them even with a few people.

Oh, I see. The demon race is a race that is physically and magically superior. I've heard that if Emperor Dizenaire is going to start a war, the surrounding countries need to unite to fight against him.

'I see. I'm sure you're not alone in defeating the Dizenaire, who has such a high level of fighting power, Rastabel. I'm sure there's something in there.

The fact is that the difference between the races was so great that the nations were convinced of Dizenaire's victory.

I've been thinking about the "something" that will not only bridge that gap, but also reverse it, but of course I can't think of anything that would change that.

It would be great if we could figure out what that is, but there is not enough information available at this point. Should I go and check it out in person...?

Vilm, don't do that.

When I turned around to hear a voice stopping Virum from examining Rastabel's investigation to gather information, a senior spirit was approaching.

He was probably a little taller than Virum.

The same brown skin and wildly bunched brown hair as Radia's proved that she was a spirit that belonged to the earth.

If you call Radia a Miss, she had the appearance that was appropriate to call her a sister.

''Sissi?''

'Rastabel is the land of the human race. If you go there, you'll find yourself in more trouble than you bargained for. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more. It will be good training for the young spirits.

Sheil smiles reliably and places his hand on Virum's head, but he seems to see the tinge of anxiety in his expression and begins to stroke the child gently, as if he were soothing him.

'But...'

"We have discussed this with Mother. Don't worry, my dear. I'll just disappear and have a little look around.

It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what's going on in your life.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time. Sheil, it's wrong to tell Ville-boy not to worry. Hinori was in danger only a few days ago.

'Ugh, well, I can't say that back to you other than to tell you the truth... but be careful, okay? Sister Shi.

'Oh, you mean the man in the hood? Magic that's so dangerous that Hinori is bound, that's for sure. Let's be sufficiently careful.''

After that, Shiyu, who was ready, went to gather information with a few higher spirits and a dozen or so spirits.





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Two weeks have passed since Sheil and the others headed out to gather information.

The original plan was for them to return in ten days, but we have yet to hear from them.

''That's strange. It's not a good idea to have a good idea of what to expect when you come back.

Hmm. But if something happens, it's funny how no one ever comes back.

"Indeed. If they do engage, they'll probably bring one or two of them back as liaisons before they do.

In the usual square, those in the village had gathered and were concerned for the safety of Sheil and the others.

It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I'm sure you'll find that you'll be able to get some rest. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about this.

My sister...

'Yes, Vilm. 'You haven't forgotten what happened the other day, have you? (...I don't want to remember.)

'That's true. But...

"Brother Vee, Hu will go. Huu won't be so easy to catch.

This is Fuu, you say there's no telling what's out there. We must not go alone. If anything happens to Hu, Viru-boy won't stop now.

The three sisters tried to calm the impatient Vilm, but they couldn't decide on anything other than to come to the rescue because they didn't know what had happened to Sheil and the others.

'....I'll go after all! Huu, follow me as a liaison. I want you to let the village know as soon as you find out anything.

Copy that.

That's why I told you to be calm...

Just when Radia is about to stop Virm, numbed by the slow progress of the strategy meeting - - - she says, "I don't know what to do.

"Oh, no! Ugh!

A lone spirit came tumbling through the village's wards.

While all the surrounding gazes were focused on the spirit, Virum was the first to rush to that spirit and quickly pick her up.

''Virum-kun, help me! All of them... Mr. Sheil!

""?

She was one of the spirits who had gone to gather information as she was ravaged by injuries, probably from being attacked with a mithril-made weapon, and exhaustion from running as fast as she could, and she was one of the spirits who had gone to gather information.