172 strategy meeting




 After taking a look at the outside of the cathedral, Allen and the others decided to dismount.
 There was no back door that could be broken into, and there was no sign of anyone going in or out.

 It became necessary to spend the night at the top of the mountain if we stayed there any longer, so we chose to descend the mountain first.

"For now, we'll go to the city at the foot of the mountain, right?
"Well, it's okay, isn't it? It would be a hassle to go back to it every time.
...... better for your safety, too?
Well, you know.

 If you've already been here once, it's possible to come to the top of the mountain with the cathedral in transition.

 However, the security of the cathedral is being tightly guarded up there.
 There's no chance of getting caught even if you shift around.
 That's why Allen and the others walked down the mountain instead of leaving at transfer.

 There was no reason to move to another city, and it would be foolish to go off on a tangent in case they were noticed by something.
 Therefore, after descending the mountain, Aren and the others decided to stop by a nearby town to get a hotel for the day.

 By the way, that city at the foot of the mountain is not a neutral zone, of course.
 It's a city that belongs to the kingdom of Kralus.
 However, it is more like that of a frontier area than a typical city.

 Since the city is located at the foot of the cathedral, the city is often crowded with churchgoers who want to see the cathedral.
 You cannot enter the cathedral and the mountain is too steep to climb easily, so they will not climb the mountain, but they will stay in the city to admire its grandeur.

 This will inevitably lead to the comings and goings of various nations and races, but the kingdom of Clarus is basically a country of human species.
 It is not exclusive to other species, but it is hardly a friendly country, or at least it does not welcome the arrival of other species.
 It is not an exclusive country for other species, but it is hardly a friendly country, or at least it does not welcome the arrival of other species.

 But the Kingdom of Clarus is also a rather poor country and you don't want to miss the opportunity to earn valuable foreign currency.
 That's why the city at the foot of the mountain - Kaelum - is the only one that's half-open to the public.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of it.

 I'm sure you'll be able to get in and out of the city and get a place to stay without any problems.
 You'll be able to find a place to stay.

Now, ...... what shall we do?

 Allen muttered to himself as he watched Milene and Henriette gathered in a room at the inn.

 They knew that it was possible to get a hotel in this city from the beginning.
 So now we should not be concerned about that, but about the future.

 But if I had thought of anything else, I would have said it.
 The reason I'm going down the mountain is because there is nothing more to do.

 And the same goes for Allen, in the sense that there is nothing to think of.
 I looked at their faces in turn, and when I saw that there was nothing going on, I shrugged my shoulders with a wry smile.

Well, I guess it's not so convenient to come up with an idea on the way down the mountain.
"I've thought about it, but the vigilance on the cathedral is much more than I expected. The church's headquarters, which is the head office of the church, has never been public about its relationship with the devil, so maybe it was only natural.
...... For now, the only thing you can do is just wait for someone to come and go?
I know. . but I don't think that's very promising either: ......

 It's true that someone will come in and out of the room if you're on guard for a week, but it also means that you have to be on guard for that amount of time, and more than anything else, there are concerns about whether it's really safe to adjust the timing there.

 For example, if the door is closed, the transference will be played, but even if the door is open, the transference itself will be conveyed to the other side just because it is no longer played.
 It's not a problem for the demons in such a place, and considering the fact that there is so much vigilance, it would be overly optimistic to think that just opening the door will solve the problem.

 And that is not limited to transference at all.
 The same thing could be said for using Milene's ability.

 At least Aren could.
 We can't be overconfident because we're not invincible, and we can't say what will happen until the door is opened.
 As expected, with such a complicated magic formula, even Allen can't say what will happen when the door is opened until he sees it in action.

 Of course, there is a chance that the door will open, but if you don't think about what happens if it doesn't, you'll be at a loss.
 According to Henriette, Leeds and the others will be safe for now, but we don't know how long that will last, nor is it limited to their being here in the first place.
 You can't afford to take it too easy.

...... could be even harder to do?
"I'd save that until the last minute if I could. If I did, I'd have to run around.

 Although it is not a problem as long as their identities are not exposed, it is unreasonable to think that they will not be exposed by doing such a thing.
 Basically, they should think that they will be found out, which is the same as putting up a fight with the church itself, such as breaking into the headquarters of the church by force.

 The church will be threatened by believers all over the world, and if that happens, it will be impossible for you to live a peaceful life.
 It's the last thing you want to do.

 Of course, it's not a substitute for the lives of Leeds and the others.

...... Well, it's a last resort, or maybe it's best not to think about it at all. If you think poorly, you might think the worst even if you don't come up with anything, and your thinking might be slowed down.
"...... sure? There's no point in just helping them in the first place.
...... Well, you're right. Even if I could save you two, you'd still lose if you became a fugitive.

 But still, it's far better than ...... really losing.
 If there is no other option, I'm sure Allen would do it without hesitation.

 I'm not going to say it in words, but only in my heart ...... I suddenly felt a glance.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more enjoyable.

 Maybe you know what you're thinking.
 But there is nothing you can say, so you smile and shrug your shoulders and return it.

 I know.
 The words that Henriette has said are really only directed at Allen.
 Are you going to repeat it again?

 But that, too, can't be helped.
 At least, I would rather make enemies with the world again than abandon Leeds and the others for the love of my life.

 It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.
 It's not so much that I decided to do it as that I decided to do it.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to be the best way to get rid of it.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what to expect if you are going to have a meal.


...... Yeah, well, I think you need a change of scenery. It's a good idea to get some inspiration from unexpected sources.
"...... no objection

 This is not to escape, but simply for a change of pace.
 With a statement that he knew to be a lie, Allen turned his back to Henriette and the others and left the room to go get a meal.