It's a very good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to get a sermon from Beatrice ...... but rather an afterthought.
　You'll be able to find out more about it later.

　I'm sure Beatrice doesn't understand everything, but she still must have some idea.
　Beatrice knows Leeds well, and even if she doesn't, there's only one thing that would cause Leeds to move, considering what she's been doing lately.
　I'm sure it's not going to be very pleasant, so I'd rather not talk about the details if I can help it: ...... Now, we'll see what happens.

　Anyway, this is how Allen and the others ended up participating in the last part of the festival.
　It's kind of a fitting end to the festival.

　Gather all the bonfires in the center of the square and dance around them, dead and alive alike.
　Dance until the bonfire is burned out, and when it is burned out, the dead will return to their world and the living will sleep to prepare for tomorrow.
　That was the end of the festival.

　Although the dance continues, it seems to be well tuned, and is designed to burn out at the right moment.
　Before anyone gets tired of dancing and collapses, the bonfire is extinguished and everyone goes home.

　However, after talking about going home, Aren and the others are headed to the chief's house again today.
　It's quite a familiar sight, and you can get there in the dim light.

　But when they were about to enter the house, Allen stopped them in their tracks.

......?　Mr. Allen, what's going on?
"Hmm?　Well, I have a few minor things left to do. You two can go straight to bed. I'm running out of time, after all.
"Hmmm. ...... Okay. I see. If you say so, Mr. Allen, I will.
Yeah, you'll be preaching to Leeds in moderation, won't you?
Don't worry. We'll have plenty of time for a sermon tomorrow with you. We'll be busy on the road anyway, so it'll be a good way to pass the time, right?
Would you like to go easy on us at ......?
"...... me too, please.
I'll do my best.

　Watching them walk into the house talking about it, Allen smiled.
　It's probably because they know, I thought.

　I feel like I've been taken care of ...... but that's okay.
　Honestly, I just wanted you two, especially Leeds, to get some rest early.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to make it work for you.
　If it was so easily divisible, Leeds would not have come to this village in the first place.

　So if you wanted to take a break in any way, there was no problem.

Now, and ...... then, let's get this over with. I'll be in trouble tomorrow.

　I said, and when I turned around, there was a figure.

　You were not surprised because you had noticed, and I think they knew that you had been noticed.
　She didn't seem particularly surprised.

...... I have a question for you.

　The voice was probably the one Allen had heard most often in the last three days.
　But he had also noticed it (・・・・・・), so it was still no surprise.

　Looking at the person - the village chief, Allen tilted his head.

You'll be able to find out more about it.　Please?
Can I ask you, "...... how long have you been aware of this?
"Hmm, I feel like I've been asked the same question before ......, but that's okay.

　It's not a question that needs to be asked and it's an easy one to answer.
　After all, the answer is also the same as before.

"From the beginning (・・・・), though?
What is it, exactly?
I'm not sure if there are dead people in this village, from the moment you set foot in the village. And the fact that the chief is a demon and the person behind the control of those dead people ...... is what you call a necromancer from the moment you meet him, right?
"What ......!

　Maybe he was surprised by any or all of those words, but his eyes widened as he looked at the mayor, and his entire face showed his astonishment.

　However, to be honest, Allen did not intend to surprise the chief.
　You'll be able to find out what you're looking for when you're in the marketplace.

So, why didn't you tell me that at ......?　No, on the contrary, you didn't even seem to want to get involved.
Yeah, you're right. Because it is. And when people say why, they're just the same, right?　Because I didn't want to get involved?
...... even though you know I'm a demon and a necromancer?
"Yes.

　necromancers are, in essence, a generic term for those who serve the dead.
　They are abhorred and abhorred, and it is not uncommon for them to be tried and executed for heresy.

　But even if the chief was an ordinary human being, Allen would have reacted the same way, although his situation is somewhat different considering he is a demon.
　This village was peaceful and tranquil.

I would have thought that this would mean that the villagers were being used as sacrifices at night. But that wasn't the case. It didn't matter if they were demons or dead, they lived a peaceful life in the village. Why would you do anything to disrupt that peace?

　In fact, I was really jealous of you, Allen.
　I wanted him to be a part of it.

　It's the same as what I told Alfred.


　It was unthinkable to live here as it seemed to be buried in all manner of troubles, but if everyone was at peace, there was no way I was going to interfere with that.

The ...... devil, too?
You care about that, don't you?　For me, that's still a bit of a no-brainer. Because I don't know the devil well enough to say that I'm the devil, so what does it matter?

　It's true that the last time you met a demon was a thing, but it would be too short-sighted to think that because they were demons, they were all bad people.

　At least Allen was never harmed by the chieftain, but rather was indebted to him.
　It's just an ungrateful bastard to think of doing anything with such a person.

　It's a good idea, though, until the festival begins.

...... Honestly, I wasn't really going to do anything," he said.　The fact that he was looking at Leeds was just a precaution, just in case. Even if Leeds had been told about it, they wouldn't have done anything about the ...... village chief or him. If he had tried to do something, he would have stopped it. It was a bit too much of a tweak.

　But that's it.
　That would only stop your friend from trying to do the wrong thing and that's all.

　The rest, or maybe you'll go complain a little bit, but you still wouldn't have done anything to disturb the peace.
　It's basic not to do what you don't want to do when you're beaten.

　But--

It's just a hypothetical, though, and now it's pointless. Or maybe I should have told you that I was thinking about it ahead of time, but I didn't because it seemed to cause unnecessary tension. ...... Was that a mistake?　It's quite a difficult thing, isn't it?
...... Yes, indeed. I lost a good piece of jewelry because of my short-sightedness, so I can't regret it. But ...... that's not a bad thing, considering that it gave me a more excellent piece.

　That was the moment I said it.
　The number of signs in the place had instantly swelled to dozens.

　It was not hidden in the dark, but had definitely occurred now.
　Perhaps the ground has been prearranged so that with a single signal, it instantly becomes a dead man.

...... I see. I wondered where they were hiding them, since there were so many dead people, but on the ground. Well, come to think of it, it's the best thing to do. Crawling out of the ground is just like being a zombie.
...... It's a lot of room. It is true that you are quite skilled, but do you think you can handle this number?　Moreover, the piece left its consciousness to exert its power, but these do not. In other words, a decapitation won't break it, right?

　Indeed, Alfred's death from the fall of his head was due to self-destruction.
　Because he defines himself as a person, he perceives himself to be dead because his head was cut off, and he is, in fact, dead.

　Without the consciousness to recognize it, it would continue to move like a zombie, regardless of the destruction of its head.
　That's what dead people are.

　Indeed--

"You will feel no pain, and even if your limbs are shattered, they will keep coming. Now, how long before our power--

　--The Power of Reason, Parallel Paradox: Domain Seizure, Spell Break.

　Because the story was too long, Allen thrust his left hand forward out of the blue and clenched it.

　Of course, I should say, there was no response in that hand.
　But it has definitely grabbed something and destroyed it, and right after ...... the results are presented before your eyes.
　The dozens of dead people that surrounded Allen fell to the ground at once and even turned into a pile of dirt.

Where's ............?

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It's not only a good idea to have a good time, but it's also a good idea to have a good time with your friends.

　Or rather, the story in the first place --

Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention one most important thing. I forgot to mention one most important thing: ...... I'm in a terrible mood right now. You can't expect forgiveness or anything like that, right?　Well, it's too late in many ways.

　--The World's End: The Power of the Sword.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.
　You'll be able to get the most out of it.

　You swing your sword once as if to exorcise the blood and sheath it.
　The clear sound that echoes through the air seems to comfort your troubled mind for a moment.

　Looking up, you see a scene similar to the one you just saw, although naturally.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun.