I walked for a whole day on the road to the Temple of the Mother of Earth. How many times have we walked this road?

　We were caught in a Shakespearean elopement between an elf prince and a dwarf princess, and we wasted quite a bit of time.

"Well, it's not a journey with a time limit,

　And just when you think that since they are happy, there is nothing wrong with it, you notice that Luna Maria has a difficult look on her face.

What's wrong?　The "Lunamaría

No, I have a bad feeling about this.

"A bad feeling?

"Yes, I've walked this road many times. I've walked this road many times, but I've never seen such an ominous atmospheric movement.

"An ominous atmospheric movement?

　I looked up at the sky and saw that it was indeed a strange color. It looked like it was going to rain at any moment, yet there was not a drop of rain in the sky. A warm breeze and dense clouds were stirring my anxiety.

　Lunamaria was also a priestess who could receive oracles from God.

　She had the mysterious power to see the future.

　It was bad luck for her to have an ominous premonition.

　Trusting Lunamaria's intuition above all else, I decided to stay one night ahead of schedule at an inn. There, I decided to wait for the weather to recover before continuing north.
　Was I making the right decision?

　--At least that decision certainly delayed our journey to the temple.

　Staying at the inn has led us to meet an emissary of a house.

　The messenger was the steward of Viktor's trading company.

　The butler, who once wielded a sword with you to help the young lady of Viktor's trading house, came to the inn and asked to see you.

　As soon as he saw me.
Oh, Master Will, I found you at last.
　I was in tears. Hans added that he was moved by my fine figure.

"If the men do not agree for three days, scrape off the surface," he said, "I now understand the meaning of those words.

You're exaggerating. --But, Hans, what is it?　That look: ......

　If you look at Hans's butler's uniform, it was in tatters.

He never dressed like this when he was at Viktor's house. He cared more about his appearance than anyone else. And yet, dressed like this rag, it's extraordinary.

　My words remind him of his mission, Hans. He didn't mention the dirty butler's uniform, but bluntly explained the situation and asked for help.

Will, I beg you to save our trading company, the trading city of Sylre--

　We felt an unusual presence in the desperate faces, the dirty clothes, and the words of distress.

　In fact, Hans, the butler, collapses when he finishes saying them.

　He's worked night and day to find me here.

　Lunamaria rushes to give me a recovery spell and a tonic potion to nourish me.

　We soon find out that it's not important, but after resting for a full day, the next day we hear from Hans, the butler, to find out more.

　The Viktor Trading Company is one of the merchant associations that are powerful in the northern part of the Midonian kingdom. They mainly dealt in lumber and stone, and made a fortune by selling and exporting them.

　As for my connection, when Lunamaria and I began our journey, I rescued a young lady who was being attacked by mercenaries hired by a rival trading family.

　The head of the Viktor family was very grateful and lent me generous assistance thereafter.

　I can roam freely because of a passbook issued by the Viktor Chamber of Commerce. And when I went to the city where Viktor's branch office was located, they gave me plenty of food and information.

　But what happened to this important supporter of mine that she is in trouble?

　I ask Hans, the butler, who has recovered his health.

"Yes, sir, but your daughter's life is in danger.

"Did something happen to Karen?

Yes. At this rate, the young lady is going to be sacrificed to the sea god.

"The Sacrifice of the Sea God--

That's not very accommodating, is it?

　Frown.

The trading city's vital trade route has been cut off by the sea god's anger. I have decided to sacrifice a young girl to appease the god.

So Karen is the one who was chosen to do it.

"Yes--

　Hans exudes a look of frustration.

　I don't know why the daughter of a prominent Victorian family was chosen, but this is not a situation that can be overlooked. I'm going to tell the old butler that I'm going to save Karen.

Are you sure?

"Of course. I am indebted to the Viktor family in no small measure.

"Thankfully,

　Anticipating this, Luna Maria tells me that she's already packed her bags. I compliment her on her skill, and she replies with a smirk.

I didn't think Master Will would leave the Viktor family in danger. That's why I made all the preparations while Hans was asleep.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry to go home again.

"Do not be bothered . The Temple of the Mother of Earth does not flee.

　Lunamaría says jokingly.

"Yes,



"And it might be a good idea to go to the trading cities. There is a lot of information in a trading city.

You might even get some information on the Zodiac cult, I suppose.

That's what I mean.

"Yeah. Let's keep a positive attitude. Now, let's just keep going.

"Yes.

　Ready to go, we paid for the inn as it was and headed east.