Now that we're out of Arkham, we need to discuss where to go.

"Taking down the Zodiac cult is one thing, but I don't know where they're based. Do you know where Luna Maria is?

"I'm sorry, I don't know.

"Yeah. That's a problem. If we don't know where we're based, we can't figure out what to do about it.

"You can't put up a fight without any information.

"Well . If you know your enemy and know yourself, you'll never be in danger in a hundred battles.

"That's Songzi,

"Yes, the words of an otherworldly soldier. It's also the grateful words of my father Vandal.

"Inefficiency is certainly not a good thing. Let's gather information on the Zodiac cult first.

It's a good idea. --By the way, now that you mention it, what is the Zodiac Order?

"We, Mr. Will ......?

　Lunamaría staggered a few steps mentally. That was too elementary a question, as expected.

"Oh, no, I know the basics, indeed. I just don't know it in depth.

"And Mr. Will grew up in the mountains.

"Yes, yes. My father and mother didn't teach me much about mundane things.

　Will, you don't need to know anything else!　I think they are both the best educators, but their teaching style is a bit biased," says Mother Militia, who hugs me and tells me not to touch the world, and Father Vandal, who tells me not to touch the ancient knowledge.
I think that's the best educator in the world," Vandal says, explaining with a wry smile.

The Zodiac Order. The Zodiac cult is a group of pagans who follow the Demon King Zodiac, who caused the Holy Demon War.

　Wait for her next words without saying that you know it.

Its birth is said to be the moment when history was written in this world, or even before. And that they are the ones who started the Holy Demon Wars.

"You've been conspiring for that long?

We don't know that. Some say it was originally a mutual aid organization formed by a group of masons. They switched from the mason gods to the Zodiacs.

I wonder what happened. Changing the God we believe in.

I don't know, but one thing I do know is that the Zodiac cult is the very darkness of this world. The human kings and the various orders in the camp of light have always been hostile to them. Even the king of this country has sent out many defeating armies.

"And yet I could not destroy it.

Yes . The camp of light has made many declarations of eradication, but after a time the cult will be revived. -- as if to illustrate the words of their doctrine, 'Where there is light, there will always be darkness'.

"Can't you make peace?　Can't we meet in respect of each other?

It would be impossible. Their doctrine is chaos and confusion. The more chaos this world becomes, the more the evil Zodiac thinks it will enjoy. And the chaos will be sacrificed to Zodiac's resurrection.

So they are not compatible with each other.

That's what it is. And they're not just after chaos, they're after noble blood as well.

I remember you saying that when we first met.

Lunamaría nods yes.

As I explained to you, they want the lives of the brave men and women of this world to be sacrificed to the resurrection of the evil gods. I've been told that offering their blood will speed up the resurrection of the evil gods.

So that's why Lunamaria was targeted.

Yes. Also, royal blood is a valuable sacrifice for them.

Would you substitute a sheep for me? --I have to stop the Zodiac from coming back either way.

Yes.

I found out more about the cult. I guess we'll have to knock down the cult to get the pillows up high enough to sleep.

"Yes. . it will be difficult to get around in this world.

Yeah. So first we need to find out what their situation is "right now".

"That's why, I have a better idea.

"Measure?

"Yes. To be precise, it wasn't my plan, but that of our high priestess, Master Flora.

Master Flora - you were the teacher and mentor to Lunamaria, I believe.

Yes. Master Flora is also the supreme leader of the Mother Goddess Order. That means she's always checking out what the Zodiac Order is up to.

Well, I guess I do have some good information.

I haven't seen you in a while and you might have some new information. I thought I'd go back and check on you.



That's a great idea. I mean, we've been talking about meeting up for a while now, so this might be a good time to do it.

　Having said that, ask Lunamaria where the headquarters of the Order of the Mother God are located.

It is northwest of Midnia.

"We're in the west, so we'll have to head north. That's close.

"Yes . . is right under your nose.

All right, then, let's get on with it.

"Yes.

　Lunamaria emits a bouncy voice sound. Apparently, she's very much looking forward to her homecoming, or rather, to seeing Master Flora.

　She's not much older than me. She was supposed to miss her family for a long time. It's only a temporary homecoming, but I'm sure it will comfort her.

　And it's not a social call to see Flora. He must be a fine man, a priesthood who raised a personality named Lunamaria. I also wanted to meet her to see what kind of person she was.

　I intend to stay with Luna Maria for a long time. I hope she's good with the gods.

　With that in mind, I headed north to the road leading north.