It was peaceful for the next three days.
　Since then, Ituna started to smile as usual, Sianne still hasn't left, and Stella is walking Shinji somewhere to play.
　Just as Tina was starting to feel relieved that I wasn't going away, they showed up just as I had predicted.

'Ta-da!'

　With a greeting, the door of the Nest Wing Pavilion was opened somewhat roughly.
　The guests who were enjoying their meal all turned their attention to the entrance to see what was going on.

　A man dressed in white and silver armor was standing there.
　He looked around with a stern, stern expression, as if he would not tolerate any injustice whatsoever... He looked at me, who was serving the food, and walked straight over to me.

''You're Sakahagiri Ryoji, aren't you?''
Ha, that's true, but. You're not a client, are you? What do you want?

　When I returned it unwillingly, the White Silver Gentleman took out a scroll and unfolded it with a bang.

"This is a summons by Rowes, the god of law and truth. I would like you to come quietly to the Great Temple.

　The guests are buzzing with noise.
　When I say the God of law and truth, I mean the God of law and order in this world.
　When it comes to a call from there, of course it's not just a matter of course.

What if I say no?
"In that case, we will enforce it. There is no veto.

　The silvery-skinned man replied to my confirmation once and for all, without any emotion.

I see. As I recall, in the name of law and truth, no one should resist.

　I'm pretty sure that was the instruction.
　I cowered my shoulders in frustration.

''I understand. I'll follow you.
What, Mr. Sacagawea?

　My rather simple answer surprises Ituna, who hasn't been informed of any developments in the future.
　I suppose it's because my usual self would not have simply complied with it.

Then I'll be leaving immediately. You must finish your greeting. Don't even think about running away.

　As the silvery white guru flipped his cloak and walked out, Tina came over to me with a worried look on her face.

''Ryou, what on earth is going on...?''
I'll be fine. Everything will be fine.

　It's pissing me off in the flow I was expecting, but it's still a decent one.
　Let's just go with the flow for now.

Well, I'm going to go for a while.

　I waved my hand as lightly as if I were going out for a walk, and Tina hugged me from behind.
　I huff a little at the warmth of it.

'Be careful. Definitely come back.'
Yeah, of course.

　Tina leaves with a reminder.
　Then Stella came in with Shinji and looked up at me.

'Nee-cha, I want to go with you.'
'I'm sorry. Stella, take care of Shinji for me.
Uh ... oh no. But I get it.
That's a good boy. And Shinji.
What, me?

　Shinji's eyes blinked in surprise, as if he hadn't expected his name to be called.
　He got up on his knees to meet his son's eyes and stared straight at him.

'You're a warrior, aren't you?'
...Uh-huh. I'm a warrior!

　Shinji hesitated a bit at my question, but nodded vigorously.

'Then protect your mother,'

　I don't know if I'll ever know what they're saying to me when I'm only four years old, Cyndi.
　Maybe someday she'll remember.
　I stared at him, and eventually Shinji nodded his head.

I'm going to protect my mother. I'll protect your mother.
Good. Good job.

　I give him a quick pat on the head and then stand up.
　This is the last thing I need to do is live in peace for a while.
　And last but not least.

Your job, old man. You take care of everyone for me.

　He throws out a few words with his back to Ituna, who had been watching the exchange with Shinji with a strange face.

''........Yeah. I've been entrusted with it!

　I left the nesting wing pavilion with a chuckle at my usual cheerful answer.



　The carriage with me in it rattled toward the capital where the Great Temple is located.
　Full-helmeted knights wearing armor similar to the silver guru and straddling a warhorse are strictly surrounding the carriage.
　It's probably more of a measure to prevent escape than an escort.

　I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get out of the carriage, but I'm going to be shackled and gagged as soon as I get in. I was treated like a criminal.
　I was treated like a criminal, so we didn't talk to each other at all on the road.
　The reason why I'm still quiet despite this treatment is because this is the way I planned it to go.

　The offering I left with Ituna and Sianne has a sealed envelope with my name and the purpose of this visit planted in it. This is how I intended to wait for contact from the God side.
　It is possible to summon them directly if you find out the true name of the god, but as someone who knows the feelings of the person who was suddenly summoned, this is a path that I would like to avoid considering that they are the person I will be negotiating with.
　If this development had nothing to do with what I had in mind, I'd go on a rampage, but it's going to be a while before I reach the capital.
　But it's going to be a while before we get to King's Landing. The carriage came to a stop all of a sudden.

"Here's the carriage. "Get down here!

　While twisting my head a little, I follow the instructions, dancing my heart out for a slightly different turn of events than I had expected earlier in the day.
　What I was dropped off at was a wide plain. I can't find a single house, let alone a temple, in the area.
　The gag is violently shifted by the silvery guru and my mouth is released.

I'm not going to be able to get out. I thought you were going to take me to the Great Temple?
That's not necessary.
Yeah. For a guy who talks about living in the name of God, you're pretty good at lying.
'Of course. Any lie is acceptable when you're dealing with a criminal.

　The silvery-white guru thrusts his chest out proudly without a single change in expression at the sarcastic snide remark.

''So, what do you say we're doing here?''

　The knights in my escort silently put a noose around my neck.
　The end of the rope was attached to the back of the carriage I was riding in earlier, behind me.

'This guy is very polite. 'What's my crime, by the way?'
"You have insulted the Supreme Being, Li'ars. That disrespect must be atoned for with a thousand deaths.

　Hmmm, apparently my offering was taken that way.
　I tried to write as carefully as I could and sufficiently described the merits of the god's side.

'I made an offering to that supreme god, and I don't remember paying tribute to the god of law.
"Every offering is subject to our censorship.
Oh, I see. That makes sense.

　It seems that my offering was found by the policeman before the Supreme Being could see it.
　This is usually the only way to go, so I guess I was a bit careless.

Now, you don't have any last words, do you?
Hmm, by the way, what happens if he doesn't die as a result of the execution?
There's no need to think about such things.

　The silvery guru assured me, so I have no choice but to go along.

''Okey. Then, if you don't die, we'll think about it then.''

　Including the way I'm going to conduct myself in the future.

'Okay, do it!'

　Gosha, who had been waiting for the instructions of the silvery white guru, slapped the horse hard on its back with the reins to make it run at full speed.
　At that moment.

''Oh, so that's why I told you.''

　Normally, it would have been an extreme punishment to break his neck and drag him around at once, but my body didn't budge.
　As a result, the carriage that was being dragged lost its balance and rolled over violently.
　Of course, the rope that tied my neck to the carriage had been torn off.

''Bah, silly...''
A monster?

　The knights are dismayed by the unbelievable sight and send me a horrified gaze.
　Except for the silvery Gentleman.

Why are you here? "Why are you here? Serve the sentence and live the rest of your life.
I don't mean to be an arrogant a**h*le, but...
My eyes cannot be deceived. No matter how special you are, no matter how little you break your neck, unless you anchor your own body to the ground or to space, there's no way the carriage can pull you down.
Oh, she knows.

　He cowered his shoulders and then flung the remnants of the rope around his neck.

'Do you understand?　If you resist, it will be your family who will have to pay for it.
You're the one who doesn't get it. It's just me now, so I'll be quiet, but if you're going to take a hostage, we won't be able to back down.

　The silvery guru laughed for the first time at my warning.
　It was a very thin smile backed by an overwhelming sense of composure, though.

No, you are the one who doesn't understand. All sinners should bow the knee before the god of law and truth, Rowes. Every sinner bends the knee before the Law and Truth, as it is commanded.
All right, all right. I get it. I get it. I think it's time we all introduced ourselves.

　I can't hear you..." he winked while pretending to hold back his ears and smiled back.

"I'm Ryouji Sakahagi, the otherworldly tripper who was just passing by.
"The names of the sins of the world...
So, of course you're not just an executioner.

　He interrupts the silver guru's response and tells him his name.

''Hey?　God of law and truth Mr. Rowes.
..........
You're a substitute. There's no point in trying to hide it. I can confirm it with my own eyes.

　Of course, it's obvious without needing to check.
　The inhuman atmosphere.
　An attitude of peace and quiet that was maintained even after witnessing my abnormality.
　And the hardness of mind and inability to communicate with the gods who govern the law, which is common to the gods who govern the law.
　Well, I guess it can't be helped because the authority to govern is "law", "justice" and "order".

'Yeah, if you're paying attention to the people around you, you'll be fine, right?　I've petrified them all with my magic.
......

　For the first time, the White Silver Gentleman let out a breath in agitation and checked his surroundings with just a glance.
　'Of course, the knights are just as I declared.

''When did that happen?''
When you insinuate that you're going to give your name to a sinner or something.
"You're a fool for adding to the list of charges you've committed.
'No, no, no, he was executed for maxing out his guilt points anyway, right?　So, what do you think?

　The silvery-white guru squinted at my reassurance.
　As I thought the inhuman presence of his body was made even darker, he emitted a dazzling light.
　This is a divine light that is guaranteed to cause an ordinary human being to go blind if he or she looks directly at it.
　After the glow cleared, the silvery white Gohin's figure was no longer there.
　A man wearing a white and silver robe and carrying a staff with a balance on the tip in his left hand was standing there.
　The one opens his mouth solemnly.

'No matter how. I am the God of Law and Truth I am Lowes Lü Almaïr.