In his study, piled with papers, Delsacis is simultaneously engaged in official and business affairs.
　Creston was also there, unusually, and there was a heavy air in the air.

It seems that the [Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom] has invaded the Ruda Ilulu Plains and been beaten back. The brave Iwata died of his injuries after making his last report to ......, but he was probably erased.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing. I'm not sure what to make of that.　This is unthinkable. ....... And what about the beastmen?
"I have some interesting information on that. I heard that there's a wise man on the beastman side. I've already got the source of that information. We can't let them kill him.
You're still the same. How well do you know what's going on behind the scenes?　You scare me sometimes. ......
It's all about protecting the country. I want to protect ...... the country she loved, father. To me, it's a crappy country, but to her, it's a free and friendly country. That's why I want to protect it with my whole life.
I see. ....... I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.

　You can see the look of seriousness on Delsasis' face.
　From childhood to adulthood, Delsacis had been a void. His ability to think so quickly, to see everything through, had robbed his mind of its childlike nature as a boy. That's how smart he was, and that's why the connections between the nobles seemed so ugly and trivial.
　It was when he entered the Istor Academy of Magic that he began to change. Creston, who thought he had been blessed with good friends, took the opportunity of his character becoming more and more rounded to arrange a marriage with the daughters of a powerful noble family. However, he now regrets that it was a mistake.
　Delsacis understands this. Being born into a ducal family, he cannot spend his life with the woman he truly loves. Even so, he hired the woman, Milena, as a maid and kept her close to him to watch over their relationship.
　It is heartbreaking to think about that time. It was probably because Creston was also responsible.
　As a side note, Milena and her friend also came with her. I didn't expect her friend to become a great woman that even Creston couldn't stand.

"If you destroy the world she loves, I'll destroy it, even if it's a great nation. I've been entrusted with her happiness. ......
I'm afraid you're really going to do it, Dell. ....... I'm sorry, ......, but I've done more than I should have.

　Before he married his current wives, Delsasys had a woman in his heart, Milena. He loved her so much that he wanted nothing more than to have her.
　But as a nobleman, you have responsibilities. You can't marry freely. And political marriage is one of those duties.
　Because of the inevitable betrothal by the king, Delsacis was forced to marry, and Creston only found out that he was in love with someone when it was almost decided. Had he known, he would have managed to stop the marriage.
　He had children with his current wives, but he and Milena still loved each other secretly and in secret. These days went on for a long time.
　However, a woman's instincts are keen, and she detected Delsacis's encounters, and was finally forced to leave the house. At that time, Milena was already pregnant, and Celestina was born.

　As a political marriage, there was no way to say that Delsacis had been in love with another woman before the marriage. For this reason, Milena had to take the brunt of the unjustified mud.
　But she already knew that would happen. She had even accepted that she would not live long.
　Bloodline magic [Prediction of the Future], the power to look into the future, at the cost of reducing the life span of the magician. Moreover, if it could not be controlled, the lifespan would only be reduced.
　Milena's family sacrificed their entire family in order to erase this magic from the world.
　And the Celestina who was born did not inherit the magic of predicting the future. The longing of the family, including Milena, had been fulfilled.
　Delsacis knew about the bloodline magic of prediction of the future, but it was only when she was about to die that she learned the truth about lifespan. Milena was even prepared to die, leaving Celestina's future in the hands of Delsacis and Creston. Her death was said to have been a peaceful one.

　To Delsacis, the world was a trivial thing.
　He regrets not being able to save the woman who gave him light and at the same time was strongly attracted to him, but he still does crazy things in order to fulfill the wishes she entrusted to him. No, maybe it's half a hobby. .......
　In any case, Celestina's happiness is something that Delsacis must protect. That's why he's been doing everything he can to keep the nobles away from her.
　Even if you don't love your daughter outwardly .......

It's over. I love Isabella and Elysten. But I want her to be free to live her life. I don't want her to be constrained by the bonds of nobility.
I know. That's why I'm ready to crush the maggot. You'll burn up all the flies that come near you.
I think you're going a little overboard with this one, Father. ....... Anyway, I heard that a huge hole has been drilled in the Ruda Ilulu plain. I heard it's the same size as the one in Count Bettlestein's territory.
"What?

　About a month ago, a huge hole was suddenly drilled in the foothills of Count Betlsten's domain.
　I'm pretty sure I know what caused it, but this time it was a different story.



You mean there's someone out there who's as good as Lord Xellos?
"Perhaps ....... He might be a disciple. At the very least, a wise man.

　What Xellos had done was already known.
　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it for a lot of things. He would easily see through a lie as simple as Xelloss'. He is of a different age.
　Of course, if they send out investigators, they'll find out the truth to some extent.

How much damage have they done?
About 10,000 troops, 453 of whom survived. They're definitely turning on the country.
What does it mean if the Sage regards the Kingdom of God as an enemy?
"I have a rough idea, but I can't say for sure.

　Delsasis has its own intelligence network.
　The information network covers almost all inhabited areas, and all of that information is sent to him.
　Aside from the information gathering process, the quality of the information received is terribly high.

Hmm ......, I'd like to see that country disappear soon.
I agree with you, but it will be difficult now. There are some troublesome people.
I'm sure you've heard of the Four God's Bloodline League or the ...... fanatics.　Wouldn't that be a good way to use the Inquisition against them if necessary?
"That's not enough. Unless you have more power.
Hmm, ......, we'll just sit tight for now.

　I decided to give priority to information gathering for now, and turned my attention to the next problem.
　This was also a troublesome problem.

The construction of the Ilmanas underpass has been delayed. It seems to be blocked by some hard rock. ......
"Is it impossible even with Gaia Control?　I'm sure you can move rocks with that magic.
If it's just soil, there's no problem, but this one seems to contain minerals that prevent the magic from working properly. They say it contains mithril and Damascus ore.
"Isn't that a vein?　Can't we dig it up?
It's not a vein. It's not a vein, but there's a small amount of minerals in it that are interfering with the magic effect. ...... I'm not sure what it actually is, though.
"Hmm ......, I guess we'll have to play our trump card.

　The gray-robed mage comes to their minds.
　However, there was a big problem with this too.

"It seems he's in another village now. He's training orphans.
"Hmm. Well, I'll see him when he gets home and ask him for help.
He'll be back in a few days. Also, it seems that some brave men have entered the country. What should we do about them?
Let them go. For now, Lord Xellos will have to do. You can keep your reward. Those tunnels are our most valuable asset.
I'll pay accordingly. This is a national project. ...... Can you live with that?

　Delthasys turns to the door of the room and calls out.
　A dwarf stands there with his arms crossed.

"Good. I'll be ready for you then.
"We'll be expecting you, Nagri.

　The bearded dwarf smiled grimly.
　Nagri of Hanba Civil Engineering. He is a righteous, compassionate, trustworthy, and outspoken man.
　He is a field man who always goes to the hottest sites. The more difficult the job, the more his soul burns, and he is a craftsman whose life is worth working for.
　And things are decided without him.
　The deviousness does not happen in the field, but in the conference room, or the study.

　The third day after meeting the hero.

　Three days after meeting the hero, half a day of walking from the Furan Road to the Santor Road. Xellos had finally reached the city.

I'm tired. ....... Hey, give me a ride in the carriage.
"You're a sloppy young man. Don't you think you should have more energy?
Don't be absurd. ...... I couldn't rent a carriage because I didn't have any money.

　This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your vacation.


　They had no choice but to go with me on the way to the city of Santor, but they already had no strength. No, they had the strength, but not the energy.
　The reason for this was that only Luceris, the children, and the female priests were riding in the carriage, and the bastards had to walk.
　Of course, they take breaks and change wagons. But the men have to walk more than the women.

Why do we have to walk?" ....... Aren't brave men supposed to be treated better?
I'm not sure what to make of it.　If I had known about this earlier, I would have been able to secretly start a revolution.
It's good to be a woman. ....... "It's good for women to be treated well.
"Isn't that the reason why you were taken advantage of?　In fact, it is more likely that such people are summoned on a priority basis. They are the best people to manipulate. The immature age is easy to brainwash.

　Despite their high level, the priests are stronger than the heroes.
　I'm not sure if it's because of the environment I grew up in, but the self-proclaimed heroes were looking really pathetic.

You all seem to be very strong on your feet.
I've been to many places for missionary work, so I'm basically used to long journeys like this. But this time, the brave man was extravagant, and the budget was .......
I'm not sure if it's my fault. ....... It's your own fault for causing this. You could have at least rented a carriage if you had saved your budget.
d*mn you ...... for being such an idiot.

　You can't get back the money you spent. Hindsight is 20/20.
　In the end, it was Katsuhiko's unthinking actions that caused this. I can't even feel sorry for him.

"Why don't you just run away under the guise of searching for the evil god?　I'm sure you'll be treated like crap if you go back to your country, and you'll end up saying goodbye.
If I could, I would, but I don't have the money. Inquisitors are inflexible, and they'll raid other countries without a care in the world. They're crazy.
"Why don't you work?　If you become a mercenary and work hard, you can get enough money to survive, but don't you ...... want to work?
"I can't ..........

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to afford it, but I'm sure I'll be able to afford it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to understand that he can't bear to live in poverty.
　This is the result of turning away from the harsh reality.

Why can't I do anything without money? ....... Why ...... did I end up in this mess?
"Because you're a ...... little boy.
I'm not sure what to say.　It's a real bummer, so please stop!
I don't like to admit that I've made some of my own youthful mistakes ....... This is ...... stupidity.
"Do you enjoy people's misfortune so much, or do you hate the brave so much?

　I'm just making fun of him because I'm bored.
　In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, you can contact us at our own web site. He is a free man to any extent.

I'm not sure what to make of it.　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it.
"Basically, it's similar to the belief in spirits. The creator god is the one who created the world, and he only watches over it and does not interfere with it in any way. They are happy to have been born, grateful for the life that provides them with sustenance, and believe that it is good to work hand in hand regardless of race. That's the general idea of the religion. I heard that they preached a very gentle religion without any superfluous things.
So, when were the evil gods and the four gods born?　I don't understand how the current situation came about.
"There was an interesting story, I think it was ......, 'The god of beginnings is about to leave the world after his ascension. A new god is born in the remaining world, but he is ugly and innocent. Therefore, I will seal the ugly and innocent god in the earth, and hope that a new god will be born, and I will appoint the four spirits to act on his behalf and give him divine power. But the four gods are innocent and joyous. But the four gods, innocent and joyous, spread misfortune over the earth and plunge the world into chaos.　I heard it was carved in stone at some ruins. Other similar inscriptions have been found. There are also examples that have been handed down as folklore in various places.
"Oh, that's .......
So, you're saying that the four gods are not fulfilling their assigned duties and are wreaking havoc on the world as they please?

　I'm sure that's not what the priests want to hear.
　But history is something that the victors falsify at will to show their legitimacy, and the truth about the defeated side is often thoroughly erased. Even if a war is won by deception, it is often written in posterity that the war was won by a fair and honest frontal assault. Most truths are kept in the dark when power and religion are involved.

Probably, there was a creator god who could communicate with the gods like a saint. That's why the truths written in books were burned, but the truths engraved in ruins have been preserved for future generations. It seems that mages were also involved in this.
I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you. If there were such a thing, we would be .........
What?　It seems to be a part of a huge magical device, and we don't know which ruins it is. It just happened to be included in a magic formula recorded in a magic history book, and that's how I noticed it.


　It is said that the stone inscriptions were in such an important position that they could not be destroyed. You can find countless such ruins, but unfortunately they are inscribed in magical script, so you can't read them.　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. The truth of the history that was cleverly hidden in the magic formula was probably a camouflage to pass on the evil deeds of the four gods to future generations.
　In the midst of the Evil God War, the unfinished facility has been reduced to rubble, and the magic formula, left incomplete, has been left as a record of the truth.
　I don't know what the original purpose of the facility was, but it did serve to tell the truth.

By the time of the War of the Evil Gods, the Four Gods had already grown in power. They must have ensured their authority by shutting down the evil gods, and the original creation religion was erased as an evil religion by their hands. However, it seems that only the Empire of Atrum is still a Creationist. The four gods seem to want to get rid of the inconvenient ones as soon as possible. ......
"Mr. Xelloss, why do you look so happy?　It's a very evil smile. ......
"Oh, Mr. Ichijo. I thought you were riding in a carriage.
I've been replaced by that idiot from Tanabe. He's got no guts for a man.
That's harsh. Well, it's true. The priests have much more guts.

　The other hero, [Nagisa Ichijo], was walking next to Xellos before he knew it.
　When he looked at the carriage, Katsuhiko was completely exhausted. He really has no guts.
　It must be hard for him to look at the unchanging scene and walk leisurely. There are no conveniences like automobiles in this world. Even a carriage is so uncomfortable that it hurts my back.

"To be honest, I don't want to go back to Metis. I'm afraid I'll be executed if I leave now.
How are you going to pay for lodging?　I heard you don't have the budget.
I've heard that you don't have a budget.

　To be honest, Nagisa doesn't know what to do.
　Becoming a mercenary is fine, but I'm already tired of seeing bad people. Most of the people who cause problems are mercenaries, and Nagisa has captured them several times.
　To be honest, I don't want to do such a bloody job as a mercenary.

We can earn a living by magic healing, but the brave Tanabe-dono is ......
You don't want to work, do you? You've spoiled him so much, ....... How can he live with that?
I don't think so. I guess I'll just have to find a part-time job!　I'll stay here under the guise of research and missionary work, and eventually defect to this country.
That's probably a good idea. Unless you have something to offer that will be detrimental to the country. ......
It's hard for us to finance ourselves when we're in another country, so we'll have to work as healers for the church for a while. The brave Tanabe is a rough spender. ......

　He will definitely become a pimp. The old man gave Katsuhiko this assessment.
　I'm sure he'll be a pimp. If you use the authority of a brave man, it will definitely lead to diplomatic problems. If that happens, he will be punished as an illegal alien from another country, not as a hero, and the Metis Holy Law God Kingdom will surely abandon Katsuhiko easily.
　We don't need useless heroes, we can give preferential treatment to those who are useful.

He doesn't know that. "He doesn't realize that if he continues to cause problems in other countries, he can be easily discarded.
If the brave are disposable pawns, then of course that's what the country will do. The only reason you've been able to do whatever you want in other countries is to show off the military power of the brave, but I have a feeling things are going to get worse. I don't want to look like a fool, and I need a way to fight back.
'He's dragging his feet, though, isn't he?　We're in a stinky situation and he's still trying to rely on his heroic authority.
We're in danger, too. We don't want to attract the attention of the Inquisition.

　The priests around the brave men are all just the ends of an organization that was trained in a small church.
　In other words, they are disposable pawns that can disappear at any point. In a sense, they are all on the same side as the heroes, but Tanabe didn't understand this at all.
　He had the knowledge to understand, but he could not apply it. He is a perfect manual man.

You have been training as a missionary for a long time, right?　You've been training as a missionary for a long time, so you must know the details of the situation in other countries.　You could pass on the information that is inconvenient to the Holy Law God Kingdom of Metis, and ask the powers that be in other countries to take advantage of it. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find a great deal more information on the web. In fact, they left the people to die and burned them to the ground. They reported that there were no living people left and they had to burn the city to prevent the disease from spreading further. In fact, they abandoned the city because it was not worth saving. The country was skeptical of the Metis Holy God Kingdom and wanted to have a record of working for another country.
Can you prove that?
We were forced to join them. We were forced to take part in it. I still have nightmares of them burning the city to the ground, abandoning the suffering people. I still have nightmares about it. ......

　The other priests nodded in agreement.
　The other priests were nodding in agreement, but they were too afraid of the Inquisition to press charges.
　Apart from the teachings of their religion, they seem to be bound by the fear of the zealots.


　The reason they were put under the command of the heroes was to get rid of as many witnesses as possible in the battle. The fear of death kept the priests quiet, and they were sent by order to a place where their lives were in danger.
　They must have chosen people who were willing to die.

That's a problem. ...... There is no God or Buddha. It's just human sin. Oh, you can see the outer wall of the city. We'll be in the city in about an hour.
Why is it taking an hour?　It won't take you more than twenty minutes just to walk around.
It's a territory under the direct control of the duke.　Naturally, they'll be on the lookout for intruders. There's a line at the checkpoint, so it'll take about that long. Information is important, Mr. Ichijo.

　In the city of Santor, if you just want to get out of the city, you won't get a checkpoint.
　Even if you do, most of them are merchant carriages with large loads. Mercenaries and traveling merchants who do business on their own can enter the city quickly with only a few questions.
　But if you're a group of brave men, you're bound to have some problems.

　Despite all the trouble, the old man was able to return to the city.
　He was thinking of taking a bath and having a cold ale when he got back.

　This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

This is the stalker of Mob Village. I was attacked on my way back, so I wrapped him up in a mattress.
The mercenary guild reported it to me, but I'm surprised you survived. From what I've read, he's a convicted murderer with three felonies.
Once, I slipped out of the noose and attacked the female priests, but they returned fire and hurt me a bit. I've never seen a man jump up and down naked in real life.
How hungry for women is this guy? ....... I'm not sure if this is too much to ask, but I think it is.　Well, he's a criminal, so that's good.

　The mercenary guild's wagon driver was apparently a respectable criminal.
　After two encampments, he slipped out of the ropes and dove into the tents of the female priests, including Luceris. However, Luceris's Morning Star exploded, and he was lashed again.
　After that, he was beaten and chastised by the female priests until he finally calmed down. At that time, the stoker man looked very happy. Now, his whole body is swollen up.
　The old man turned such a criminal in to the guard station.

"There's a bounty on his head from the victim's family and the state. It was life or death, but they caught her surprisingly fast.
Why doesn't the Mercenary Guild do background checks?　It would have been a terrible mistake to have a criminal on the staff.
They don't screen their staff very well. They've got a lot of roughnecks, so it's no big deal.
The murderer is a big deal. Did he register as an employee under a false name?
I don't know, I think there's a lot more dust to be found, and that's our job as guards. We'll look into it.
I'll leave it to you.

　The bounty was shared with Luceris and the other female priests, providing them with a small amount of extra income.
　It's a good income for the priests who are struggling to make ends meet, but I'm afraid the self-serving brave Katsuhiko will do something stupid again.
　The other brave old man has a feeling that the other brave man will have a hard time, but for now, he decided to remain calm.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
I'm going to take the other priests to the church. These kids are ......
We're going to prepare for the launch!
And we'll discuss future training!
"Some of us have learned our lesson. We're going to train for the next one.
We're going to eat meat. We'll eat meat. We'll use our own money to buy meat. ......
We'll be fine. This town is our garden. We never go out in the middle of nowhere.

　They are really strong kids.
　They are going to have a review meeting and a launch party for the future. I can't help but hope that some heroes will learn from this toughness.
　After that, Xellos is going to return the carriage to the mercenary guild.

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　After a quick meal in the cafeteria, Xelloss returned home.
　It wasn't a long journey, but he was mentally exhausted after three days of driving through the empty forest roads.
　The old man was also a modern Japanese, naturally accustomed to the convenience of transportation, and was in no position to speak about Tanabe. The only difference was that Xellos was more patient.
　At any rate, he could take a good rest. That's what I thought until this moment.



Hey, sweetheart. Are you home?
"Mr. Nagri?　And Mr. Boring. ...... What's going on?
Come on, let's go.

　I've been waiting in front of the house, and Naguri grabbed the old man's arm tightly with a really nice smile.

I'm going to ...... where?
Where are we going? Let's go, buddy.
So, where are we going?
It's a good place. Let's work up a good sweat together. We built a bridge together, didn't we?
No way. ......

　No way.
　When Hanba Civil Engineering works, there is a difficult job waiting for them. Civil engineering work is a battlefield.
　Civil engineering is a struggle against nature.
　Making the most of the terrain, making the most of nature, and creating the best buildings possible. Hanba Civil Engineering is an expert in this field.
　We already knew the answer.

"It's a good site, it's really challenging. Fun and exciting work awaits!
"Work is good, the feeling of accomplishment after completing a difficult task is addictive...
"I want to rest, I'm tired and suddenly physical labor is ......
"Don't worry about it. We'll be there in your sleep. You'll be well-rested until then. ...... Hey?

　Nagri turned his head and saw a carriage waiting for them.
　The fact that he hadn't noticed it before must have been the result of magic or skill or both. The problem was that the carriage looked familiar.

"Hurry up and get in, you old bastards, I can't wait to ride!　Hurry up and entertain me!
"Ha, [High Speed Jonathan] ....... What kind of guy would you hire?
This guy is the fastest. Just get in. ...... Oops, I forgot to use this guy.
"Mogga!

　I'm not sure what to do with it.
　The rag must have been soaked in some kind of liquid. It was a perfect kidnapping trick.

Come on, bro. I need you to get there as fast as you can.
"Hey, hehehehe ......, you've been busy lately!　There's no time for my crotch to dry out, I'm psyched ......!　I'm not going to let you down, old man.　I'll make you cum as fast as you expect!
You can count on me, I got it.
Yeah, I'm counting on you.
I'll take care of it. I'll play you a numbing beat today, too.

　The carriage starts to run, suddenly at a super speed .......
　This is how the old man was donned.

"The 'Hya---------s, Ha ---------- -This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

　With the voices of the three Ikareta .......

　High Speed Jonathan and Hanba Civil Engineering were strangely compatible.
　They are aiming for a more HOT construction site. With one unhappy old man in the back of the truck, ..........
　A hot, bloody site awaits them.

　Thanks to him, High Speed Jonathan, the performance of Hanba Civil Engineering has been on the rise for the past three months.
　After all, since he arrives at the site before anyone else, he naturally starts work earlier. It is no wonder that the performance of Hanba Civil Engineering is rising as they start construction work at an extraordinary speed.
　It was only after arriving at the site that Xelloss learned that the Ikareta Summoner was useful as a super-fast cab. At any rate, Xelloss was taken to the scene of physical labor.
　No rest for the weary old man.