--this is how I can remember myself, and how I became 'the one who steals reason'.

This is the one thing I'll always remember: ......

　I killed myself that day.
　There is no doubt about it. In order to be the Prime Minister, he chased after the Lord who rules and crushed his heart to become the one who steals the logic of the tree.

　All in order to live as the Prime Minister.
　In order to be himself, he had to be the best Prime Minister worthy of being the Lord who rules.
Being a competent Prime Minister - everything else is a hindrance. It's a burden. Unnecessary! Not necessary.
　Otherwise, I wouldn't know why I crushed my own heart.

"--......, sir (...)?

　As you are endlessly alone in thought, you hear a voice in the distance.

　However, at the voice, I shake my head in my mind and say, "No.
　I am not a "teacher" but a "prime minister".
　You can't be proud of a single "teacher" in that castle.
　That level of existence is not enough to protect the country.

　I am the Prime Minister.
　Because I am the Prime Minister, I can stand next to the Lord who rules.
　I still think of myself as a Prime Minister.
　I want to stand beside The Lord who rules!　I want to stand up: ......!
　And yet--!

''-- The grudge enemy, the primordial vortex wave, has appeared: ......!

　The man standing next to the Lord who controls is that man again.
　Aikawa Uzumi, the man who is a gentile and is called the founder of this world.

The King Who Rules (Lord) ....... Why are you with that man again .......

　I grit my back teeth and curse the current situation.
　No, I'm jealous.

　I understand.
　At the end of the day - no matter how much crap you want to hear - that's what it comes down to.

"Oh, if only you hadn't shown up at ....... Because of you, I'm alone ......

　The more he thought about the progenitor Vortex Wave, the more he remembered his last moments a thousand years ago.
　Back then, there was no one beside him.

　Of course, there were soldiers.
　There were people who depended on him.
　There were generals who respected him.
　There were also the young officers he had raised.
　He was surrounded by many demons.
　They were all there.

　--but there was no one.

　Not one of my friends from the past had been able to follow me around as I became immortal.
　All the demons I shared the orphanage with were under the grave, and not one of them had truly understood me.
　It's no wonder, since they were all devoted to the "Controlling King (Lord)". It's a natural consequence of the fact that he swore that he didn't need anything else in his life as long as he was by his side, as long as he had the "controlling king" (Lord).

　In the end, at the end of that life - the Controlling King (Lord) was not next to me.
　There was no one to understand, and I was alone - alone.

Sir, sir!　We're here!　Shh, please!

　A thump on my shoulder and my body shakes.
　I hear the voice again.
　This time it's loud in my ear.

　Oh, annoying .......
　Don't call yourself a teacher lightly ....... You don't know anything about .......

'Sir!　Call everyone!　It's like that time again!
I know. Anyone who can use recovery magic, use it as best you can. I don't know what caused it, but it's better than nothing!
Wake up!　Sir, everyone is waiting for you!

　Before I knew it, a group of 'magic stone humans' (Jewelcrus) whose names I don't even know were gathered around me.
　None of them can remember the name of the ...... ah, I can't remember the name of the earlier one.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

　Most of them were too young to work in the castle, but they were too strong to live in the castle town.
　So I prepared a "place" for them. I changed the environment of the continent so that they could live not only in this castle, but everywhere.

　Maybe that's why .......
　Before I knew it, their numbers grew, and before I knew it, they missed me, and I feel like I'm always clinging to them. ......

　The salvation of the "Jewelcrus" is something I've done myself, but now I can't believe it.
　I'm not sure why I've saved so many "jewelers" in the past year.

　Why is that ......?
　Is it because it was Hailey-sama from The Magic Stone Man (Jewelculus) who first reached the forty layers of the labyrinth and called me in this era?
　Was that 'Jewelcrus', the same as that Nosfi-sama, bothering you as a researcher?
　Or was it simply because you felt sorry for his situation?

　Unlike a thousand years ago, unlike a thousand years ago, I can remember about a year ago without difficulty.
　When I was called to this era, I first treated 'Hailey'. And as I listened to her stories for the treatment, I learned a lot about this era.
　At that time, my body spontaneously moved and I discovered the research institute that produced the 'Magic Stone Man' (Jewelculus), uncovered its reality and turned it into a clearing. The first of the "Jewelcrus" that I saved at that time was ...... I believe it was a rouge.

　Her real name is 'Protoes'. I think I was ...... angry (...) when I found out that she was the very sin created by the continent, a human-born being to oppress, as I recall.

　Ah, yes.
　Because I was angry, I wanted to save the 'Magic Stone Human' (Jewelculus).
　It's just a little bit, but I feel like the fog in my head has cleared up.

''--Sensei. We're here for you, so please say anything you want ....... Please don't keep it to yourself .......
'What ......?　Ah, ah, yes ......

　A hand reached out through the slightly clearing fog.
　Then I remembered that I was now in the throne room of Vyasia Castle.

　There were jewelcrus people around me who were worried about me.
　One of them, a blue-haired Jewelcrus, was holding my right hand in a tight grip.
　He was probably worried about his own lack of response due to his thoughts.

　Its hands were very warm.

'I'm sorry ....... Also, you were a little blurry ......

　I just looked at those beautiful hands and I thought I was - not (...).
　I thought it wasn't.
　Her hands looked more like that person ......--.

'Sir, there's something wrong lately ....... I'm always in a daze and ....... Please tell me more about your problems, because the doctor has everyone else .......
'Yes. I'm relying on you all. Don't worry about that now, I was just nostalgic rather than troubled, so don't worry about it. I talked to an old acquaintance of mine just a few minutes ago: ......
That's fine then: ......

　It's a story that has nothing to do with these girls.
　When I was fooling around with a suitable excuse, one of the 'Demon Stone Humans (Jewelculus)' proposed an unimportant story.

''Ah, um, sir!　When is the next workshop?　It's been a long time since we did that, hasn't it?　I'd love for you to teach me a lot of things again: ......!

　I considered my refusal carefully, and then shook my head.

'There's a lot more I want to teach you: ....... Sorry. Maybe we won't have another study group. It's ...... time to go.
'What ......?　But we're all looking forward to it: ......

　I continue to shake my head at the "Magic Stone Humans (Jewelculus)" who are biting down.
　This is no longer the time to be playing around with them, such as teachers.
　This is the kind of thing - 'playfulness'. It's a child's plaything.

It's no longer that simple. I'd like to conduct a 'castle' activation experiment as soon as possible.

　All you have to think about is winning the Original Vortex Wave.
　To do that, you'll need to stake everything you've built up until today.

''And you're going to raise a 'castle'?　Sure, we're ready for that, but ......, why the suddenness of ......

　This "castle" is my own - or rather, the last resort for the northern countries.
　When it comes to activating it, the reaction of this blue-haired 'Magic Stone Man' (Jewelculus) is also natural.

''The enemy that needs it is approaching. Please urge the people in the castle town to evacuate, even if it means that the main force of the Southern League is advancing here.
Enemies?　Is that the person you were talking about earlier?　When those people are at the level of the enemy's main force ......?
No, they're nothing compared to that playful army. Two legends that threatened an entire continent a thousand years ago - anyone who gets involved will die instantly.
A thousand year old legend, like the 'Lord' or the Apostle ......?
Yes, sir. So I'm going to ask you guys to take shelter. The castle will be empty.

　We don't need anyone else.
　Only the beings chosen a thousand years ago are needed in this castle.
　This is a battle only for those who know that they are the 'Prime Minister' of a thousand years ago.

''Wait!　We're going to stay here, and together we're going to--
''Only the 'Stealers of Reason' and the 'Apostle'-sama will remain here. The rest of our forces will honestly be a liability.

　I will clearly tell you that you are in the way.
　Hearing this, the 'Demon Stone Human (Jewelculus)' made a sad face and gripped the hem of his clothes tightly. If you look closely, the things around her also look the same.
　Then they bite their lips and nod in frustration.

'...... I understand,'

　I know that look and emotion better than anyone else I know.
　That's why I almost look like them. However, there is no doubt that these girls will be a hindrance in the fight against the Primordial Uzura Wave and the others. I calmly turn my back to them and instruct them in a clerical manner.

''Then, please do as we decided beforehand. The situation is a crisis situation with an assumed pattern B. Please evacuate the area quickly.
...... Copy that. I will pass this along to all of you immediately.

　The voice that came back was also clerical.
　And I feel a little relieved for myself.
　Then, the 'Jewelcrus' who were around looked at each other and then ran in disarray into the castle.

''Fufu. Well, it's going to be busy. I have to talk to Apostle-sama first. ......

　I was left behind and immediately turned my eyes towards the throne.
　The black-haired king with sleepy eyes - Aikawa Yotaki - was sitting there. Next to him, "Diablo Sis", who has an Apostle-sama in his body, was happily talking to the king.
　The fact that he and the Jewelcrusteans were arguing right next to each other seemed to be of no concern to them.

　They are the same as always.
　They are always together. It's a good idea to be able to have a little more attention to your surroundings, even if you've guided them in that way.

　As I approached the throne, I called out to him.

"Dear-sama. I'm sorry, but may I ask Sith-sama to take over for you?

　Dia-sama, who was talking to Yotaki-sama one way or the other, looks at me.
　When her name was called, it seems that her attention finally turned to us.

''Mm, now it's our time.

　He just keeps his mouth agape and tries to dismiss his request.

'Sorry ....... It's urgent.

　I'm glad that Lady Dear, who was born unfortunate, is looking her age, but I can't pull away just today.

' ...... It can't be helped. Let's get this over with as soon as possible. I've got some things to do with Christ (・・・・) now.

　Since she hadn't backed down after being pampered until today, Dia-sama, who perceived the importance of her errand, closed her eyes.
　At the same time, the strength drained from her body and the quality of the magic power she wore changed.

　Soon after, Dia-sama looked up and gave a smile that Dia-sama would never give.
　I took a look at the 'changeover' and spoke to the person of my original purpose.

''I'm here, Sith-sama.''
'I've been up all over ...... and I've been listening to everything. Finally.

　She replies in the same voice as Dear-sama, but her tone is clearly different.
　The one who is here now is not a pure and harmless girl, but the legendary apostle who once made a name for himself in the world - Sith-sama.

''But it's been a long time since I've seen an id that bare to that extent. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of them. ...... I don't mean to say it, but can you win?

　Master Sith greeted the dark-haired girl next to him lightly before stepping away from the throne.
　Dear-sama has the skill 'Over-Capture Protection' but Sith-sama doesn't, so this allows him to act freely.

The win rate is 50 percent ....... To be honest, it's a win rate that I don't want to go into battle too much. However, I must defeat the Primordial Vortex Wave and prove to the 'ruling king' (Lord) that I am better than him. Hence, I can never pull it off.
I didn't tell you to back off.

　In a very light tone, the Sith-sama shakes his head and starts playing with his own hair.
　You can tell from his appearance that he is not too interested in his own battle.

''With this 'castle', the attack will somehow get through. A thousand years ago, I ended up using it against Apostle Di Prakra instead of the Primordial Uzura Wave, but it was originally intended to defeat him. Finally, I can show you my true form.
'You've been taking care of it all year. Are you going to let it all go in a duel?
''Yes, this is the only power I can be proud of. I'll use the 'castle' to fight the Primordial Vortex Wave head-on.
But if you use your 'castle' as an ally, it will naturally leave the capital empty. If the Confederate States of America were to make a move on you, they could easily steal a lot of things from you.　You don't care about the war we've brought up to this point?
...... fine. If the war is over now, as long as one of the Lords remains, we can start over as much as we want. No matter what the 'Southern League' does now, it will not affect the big picture.
Of course, according to the Ides, yes. But will the other countries in the 'Northern League' agree to that?　Don't you feel a little sorry for him?
'It doesn't matter what the opinion of the nations who are using this 'viasia' as a bulwark. They will have neither the power nor the courage to condemn their actions. The preparations for annexing the whole of the North in case of emergency have been completed.
What, already?　...... really is this 'border war' - no, this continent is in the palm of Id's hand.
Normally it doesn't work out this way. It's just that with the 'Great Disaster' a year ago, there was a big hole in both of them. There was a lot of legacy from a thousand years ago, including the Apostle (you), so we were able to finish most of it with diplomacy alone. Honestly, it was very easy.
Easy?　That sleepless day is easy ......?　I didn't really understand it because it's not my specialty, but you're really awesome. Now, finally, I get it.
'No, you don't. I am an ordinary person. ...... More importantly, right now, the Primordial Vortex Wave is more important. In the eyes of Master Sith, do you think the 'castle' will work for him?
''It's the magic that sealed that Diprakra, so I think we should be confident. If you succeed, you should be able to seal it, even if it's an ally. If we succeed, of course.
Yeah, we'll pull it off. No more mistakes. I won't make any more mistakes.

　Distantly they say success is a little harder to achieve, and I argue back strongly.
　As long as the odds of winning were in balance, the ones that could win would not be able to win if they were disheartened. He glared at Sith-sama as if he was vowing to make sure he would definitely succeed.

　Seeing this, Sith-sama rolled his eyes a bit in surprise and then gave a small smile.

''Haha, that's kind of funny. I can't believe that id is so bare. It's kind of like watching your brother trying to compete with the boyfriend that ...... your sister brought with her.

　It is a very unexpected assessment and surprises me.
　I immediately correct that unfair assessment.

'Are you my brother ......?　No, it's not. It's a rivalry, so to speak, against a colleague. As a king's vassal, he does not want to be outdone by any other vassal. As a vizier, he cannot be defeated.
Hmm, that's the 'Prime Minister' thing to do: ...... It's a hell of a career move. Well, that's fine. I'm sure you'll be happy with that. That's the 'contract'.

　Sith-sama passes it off as a mature response and confirms the promise he made a year ago.
　Indeed, the only thing that matters is the 'contract'. There is no need for Sith-sama to understand your thoughts.

''Yes, it's a 'contract' for this time. Sith-sama, together with Youtaki-sama, I ask you to halt the true 'ruling king (Lord)'.
I understand. I promise I won't let my annoying sister interfere in your fights. ...... But I need to ask you for a little favor.
'Feel free to tell me. We're all collaborators.
'Before we fight, may I have a word with my allies?　Just a little bit.
'You want to see them?　I'd like to keep the irregularities to a minimum if possible: ......

　I find myself having difficulty with this unexpected offer.

'I want to advise you to surrender before you fight. See, I'm a pacifist.

　I glare at the Sith-sama with my thin eyes.
　Honestly, I don't believe the woman in front of me is a pacifist.
　She will have her own agenda, just as I have my own agenda. If you hold her down hard here and stop her, she will no doubt act on her own.
　Apostles are such creatures.　
　If that's the case, I'd rather they still do something reckless within sight.

'...... fine. It's just that if it becomes dangerous, I'll break in immediately.

　Unlike myself, I know that, due to my ability to do so (・・・・・), I'm not going to be in danger, but I'll still make a reminder in case it happens.

Thank you. Then I have to hurry up and get dressed up too. Hmm, I'm going to be busy!

　With that, Sith-sama meditates again.
　Just like before, the same strength is removed from her body - her content changes.

　Instead of Sis-sama's bewitching gesture, Dia-sama's manly gesture returns, and he clicks his tongue as his eyes widen.

...... d*mn it, Sith guy, you decided to do that on your own. You've messed up your schedule. Tomorrow we were supposed to go to a new restaurant in town, just the two of us.

　I chide her, slightly soothed by her lovely anger.

'Excuse me. I expect it will be a few days or so before the enemy attacks ....... It's possible that they may come tomorrow. ......
Yeah, I know, I know. Okay, Christ, let's go get ready. Here, give me your hand.

　Saying this, Master Dia reaches out his hand to Aikawa Yotaki, the substitute for the 'Lord of the Dominating Kings' who sits on the throne and the substitute for Christ the Searcher - Aikawa Yotaki.

'............, ...... n'

　Yotaki-sama reacts slightly to that, takes the proffered hand and stands up. Then, with an unreliable gait, as if sleepwalking, he follows Dear-sama.
　I remind myself on the back of the two girls, dismayed at the talent of the 'one who steals the logic of water' who can move so far even if they are 99% (almost) asleep.

'I've asked for her, Lady Dear. You never know what will happen if you go outside the castle. Please, please protect her.
"Oh, 'The Lord who rules' - Christ is my mate. I won't let you get into any danger. I won't let him go again. Never. ......

　It's a clear reply, probably thanks to the fact that he cited something to protect.
　Then, as if to keep his words, he firmly grasps Yotaki-sama's hand and walks out of the throne room.

　Thus, I am left alone in the throne room.
　Without taking the slightest break, he immediately moves to prepare himself as well.

　In order to win the First Ancestor Vortex Wave, careful preparation is necessary.
　I'm going to be on my guard and use everything I can prepare myself right now.

　I walked out of the door of the throne room and walked through the corridor of Vyasia Castle.
　The first thing I head to is the workshop on the side of the castle. There is a huge smithing facility there that covers the production of hardware for the entire castle.
　The workshop is built like a tower on the outside, but it is a single story. It has a high ceiling and numerous side windows. The interior temperature can be well regulated according to the work process.

　We walked to the facility and quickly entered it.
　At the same time, you are called out.

''-- Ah, sir!　We're doing great today. Please take a look!

　In the workshop, the people I had trained were showing off their talents to the fullest. When one of them - a brown-haired "Jewelcrus" spotted me coming to check on him, he came running up to me happily.
　I talk to the "Jewelcrus" while looking for my objective.

''You've made a lot ...... again, a lot .......''

　There was a lot of hardware on the surrounding workbenches.
　This 'Jewelcrus' is an outstanding piece of work in the workshop, and you can tell at a glance that it is highly skilled.

I'm confident that none of them are shoddy!　Thanks to the 'Divine Iron Forge' that my teacher taught me, all of the hardware will last a long time!
'Yes, I'm sure you do. You were a very quick learner. You must have been a gifted craftsman.

　Unlike myself, the 'Jewish Stone Humans' (Jewelculus) are very versatile.
　Watching them master in a few days what I had spent years learning was a bit complicated for me as a teacher, but it was worth it, and now the armor of the Viaissia Country is one of the best quality on the continent.

''Thank you, teacher!　Recently, thanks to the fact that I've started to get some recognition for my work, I've received orders for the 'Magical Stone Line' from various places, and I'm at a loss as to what to do. It's a joyful scream.

　As I recall, we reviewed the flood control and 'magic stone line' (line) in each town a few months ago.
　It seems that the effects of that have come to this point. If it's left to them, the framework of this Viisian country will be safe.

''I see. ....... Let's see, can I have a look at something other than the 'magic stone line' (line) and hardware?　I needed a weapon.
A weapon?　Um, there's a special order for teachers, I believe, over there: ......!

　The brown-haired 'Demon Stone Man' (Jewelculus) ran around the 'Workshop' to scrape up equipment for himself. And on the workbench, a rude wooden cuirass was first placed.

''A cuirass?　Is this the armor that was built by carving out a divine tree from the garden ......?

　It was a special armament that was built using the skills of the 'Divine Iron Forge' but did not use iron at all. It was completely an armament for the 'one who steals the logic of the tree'.

'It's the one that Sensei asked me to make a long time ago. Did you think that maybe it had been forgotten?　Well, it's not like I'm going to forget about it! It's the teacher's fault for not coming to get it.
Hahaha ......

　I guess this was the only one I forgot about.
　Lately, I've been forgetting things: ....... It's okay if work is involved, but when it's just me, it's not so good.

'Thank you. The enemy this time is quite a "swordsmanship" user. Now I can rest easy.

　Honestly, there's no way I can feel safe against that primordial vortex wave, but I'll be strong for the sake of the 'Magic Stone Human' (Jewelculus) who prepared my weapon for me.

　Gladly, she hands herself the cuirass, her eyes sparkling.
　Even without words, I can see what she wants in my hand, and I have no choice but to put on my hand armor and move to the open space of the workshop and do some light preparatory work.

'...... Ah. Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment.

　Then he practices the basic kata that General Volus taught him.
　As I was once taught, one by one, foolishly, as if to make sure - I swing my arms down vigorously, turn my hips and cut the sky with my feet, and launch my hands forward from my waist.

'Soooooo fast!　I don't see any movement at all!　I knew you were a strong teacher!

　The 'Demon Stone Man (Jewelculus)' clapped his hands and praised me for it.
　It's certainly better than I expected. It seems that although your memory is faint, your body probably remembers it. It seems that there is no problem with the skills "body arts" and "self-defense".

　However, I still think--.

Haha, no, not really.
No, I don't!

　--You're too weak.
　Are you strong?
　Absolutely not. I'm weak at this level - I'm weak.

　I'm sure that even if I could win all the victories against everyone in this castle with my 'body technique', if I competed among the 'stealers of reason', I would surely lose all of them.
　It's doubtful that it would work against the current weakened Primordial Vortex Wave: .......
　Even if your 'body technique' figures surpassed his, it's so likely that you would be overtaken in the course of the fight.

''I've also prepared a ring or bracelet that matches your magic, properly made of wood. Oh, but you should try the magic one in the garden. It might catch fire here.
Yes, thank you for everything. Now I'll go to the garden.
Yes, have a good day.

　While I was confirming my martial arts type, it seems that the 'Magic Stone Man (Jewelculus)' has finished collecting all the equipment for the 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Wood' in the workshop. After receiving them, I walk out of the workshop.

　While walking through the corridor, I put on my equipment.
　After putting a plain wooden ring on my finger, I put a special leather glove on top. He passes the bracelet between the leather glove and the glove's glove and the glove's palm armor to eliminate the gap between them.
　After attaching the gloves to his arms, he drapes the breastplate under his clothes.

　On the way, I pass many of my men working in the castle.
　There are people from all walks of life in this Vieissia castle. Not only are they of different ages and races, but they are also full of "Jewelcrus" and slaves. If it were any other castle, it would be an unthinkable situation.

　I was greeted by people on the street.

''--Good morning. Great Leader Ayd-dono.

　Some of them had worked at the castle before they took over the North themselves.
　And unlike my memories of sometime ago, every voice that is called out is full of good intentions.

''--Hmm. Mr. Ayd, it's another beautiful day. I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of your time. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. I've completed a revised plan for one day, and I need your opinion--

　As the "Prime Minister," I responded to those voices and continued to walk down the corridor.
　Because of this "Prime Minister" thing, my consciousness has become a little clearer.
　With sure footsteps, I reach the castle courtyard.

　It's an open garden that's more than ten times the size of the throne room.
　It may be the largest garden in the world.

　There are no ceilings in this garden, and many plants are actively growing under the vaulted sky. There are not only colorful flower beds, but also a variety of trees. The trunks and leaves of the trees take the place of walls and ceilings, turning the garden into a little maze.
　The maze is three dimensional. There is a bridge made of boards between the trees and a staircase leading to the tops of the trees.
　In the center of the three-dimensional maze, there is an open space paved with grass. It was a garden, but at the same time, it was also a 'training ground'.

　I walked up to that particular 'training ground' and stopped to look at the people around me there.
　There were many people in the courtyard.
　Vassals, researchers, and guests from abroad --

　Those who take care of the trees and flower beds.
　Those who train on the lawn.
　Even though it's a 'training ground', some are bringing in tables and chatting.
　And then there's the one who is holding a magical experiment device in his hand in the corner of the flowerbed--

'Oh, sir!　We've just finished examining the hundred and eleventh plant!　Look at this!

　One of the 'Demon Stone Humans' (Jewelculus) who was near the flowerbed noticed his arrival and called out. By his voice, the others also noticed him. Their mouths buzzed out, "It's the teacher" and "The teacher is coming".

　Slightly frustrated, I return the greeting with a fake smile.

'Good morning, everyone.'

　Immediately, the 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)' who called out to me earlier comes running up to me with a happy expression on his face. Then he tells me the results of his work.

''Another step closer to your ideal tree!　If we can produce seeds this cold-resistant, surely we can help those in need in the far north!　Best of all, the berries are way bigger!　Now you're full!

　The Jewelculus pointed to a fruit-bearing tree planted in the corner of the garden.
　Inside the garden's flowerbeds, there is an area that can be called a field, where improved crops are growing. In other words, this is a 'testing ground' as well.
　Most of those seeds have been improved by the power of their own 'tree stealers'.

''It's a stone. I left you in charge of it, and I was still sure of it. ...... But while the tree is important for that belly full of food, are the other plants okay too?
Of course it's growing nicely over there too!

　The "Jewelcrus" leads you to a flowerbed in the opposite corner.
　There, vivid flowers - red, blue, purple and yellow - spread out.
　It's an area of poisonous flowers and plants that you don't see in everyday life. In the past, they were used as an addition to the cure, but there's no need to take care of the "Jewelcrus" anymore. It's time to turn all of this into 'combat use'.

　I also checked the performance of other plants that react to magic and plants that are harmful to humans, and thanked the Jewelcruise for taking care of them.

Thank you for your help until today. I just feel bad for you for taking care of them, but it's time to 'use' all of this ......

　Hearing that, the smile of the 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelcrus)' froze. But without mercy, I relentlessly tell him the reality of my situation.

''I'm sure some of you have already heard the story, but ....... The other party has arrived who must use this 'castle' and release the entire 'garden' as well. So, we are now closed here.
...... Yes. I was contacted by this garden earlier. Keh, but is it true that you're with someone who needs to close the garden?　An enemy that doesn't have to use all of the 'castles' is honestly a good idea to me: ......
It's true. Without a doubt, he's probably the best enemy in my life. With everything I have, I'm finally going to be able to compete or not. It's ...... and I'm asking for an evacuation.

　With a sharp tone of voice, he emphasizes that there is no need for a 'magic stone man' (Jewelculus) to be in the way there.

'...... I understand,'

　She saw that and nodded, nodding her head.
　But she quickly looked up and listened to the story after the battle.

''So, once that battle is over, everyone can come back to the 'castle' again, right?　As usual, right?
...... Right. When it's all over, we'll--

　Honestly, if it was against that Primordial Vortex Wave, there was a high probability that the castle and garden would collapse.
　Nevertheless, I nodded back and protected the dream of this 'Magic Stone Human' (Jewelculus).

''-- Let's live together again. There's still a lot of work left for us to do, you know.
'Yes!　Okay, I'll get ready!　I'm waiting for the doctor to come back!

　That 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)' chuckles and invites the others in the 'garden' to begin to take shelter.

　Seeing that back, I feel relieved.
　I thought that some of them would be forced to stay in the castle, but they are smarter than planned.
　Perhaps they all believe that they will be able to defeat the enemy.
　They don't know the real strongmen like the Ancestor Vortex Wave, so they are under the illusion that they are strong.

　Thanks to this, he smoothly kept out of the yard and out of the way.
　Now I don't have to be bothered or taken care of.
　I can concentrate and concoct my magic.

　After making sure no one is gone, I place my hand on one of the trees in the garden. The tree is one of the thickest and largest in the garden, and I can tell at a glance that it is an old tree that has been around for a long time, with a large amount of green moss adhering to it but still maintaining its majesty.

　This is my trump card, the World Tree (Yggdrasil).
　Unlike the first one I used a thousand years ago, this second one doesn't have a single flaw.
　It's small because it's not yet activated, but once it's released with all of its power, it will be even bigger than the first one. This time, it could swallow not just a single castle, but a whole country.
　As long as they succeed, I'm confident that they can defeat any "logic thief".

　I'm going to be able to get my hands on this trump card, the World Tree, and it will be directly connected to the Viaissia Castle.

It's called Wood Growth.

　The foundation strengthening magic of the wood attribute is activated - boom, the garden pulsates.

　A crackling, dry wood popping sound is heard, and the 'World Tree' begins to move like a living thing.
　To be precise, it appears to be moving as it grows at a tremendous rate.
　In an instant, the trunk swells to many times its size, the branches part infinitely, and the roots begin to be exposed because they can't fit on the ground.
　As the "World Tree" changes, the plants and flowers in the vicinity are also affected. They grow at the same high speed, growing many times their original size.

　All the plants in the garden will grow and take root, encroaching not only on the garden but also on the stones that make up the castle.

　Roots ran through the walls and took root like a spider's web in the corridors and rooms of the castle - in everything that was there.

　This is the power of "The One Who Stole the Reason of the Tree".
　If this continues, the Castle will be swallowed up by the Garden.
　The place where you are standing now is the heart of the tree, and it will become a living "castle".
　The thick trunks are the bones, and the roots are the blood vessels.
　The lush moss and leaves would become skin, allowing a giant (tree fork) to 're-birth' someday.

　Of course, even this would not be enough to deal with the Primordial Vortex Wave.
　A massive giant body is just one of the cards in their hand.
　The 'Castle' activation experiment must be ended as soon as possible and the next preparations must be made.
　I'm going to speak the name of the magic and hasten its completion.

"--Wood Umil Kingdom.

　Honestly, I'm not sure how to check the 'body arts', just from the performance I just gave. I need to recreate various other plants to make them compatible with magic.
　I want to prepare new seeds for the duel, and I also want to consult with 'her' who had asked the trees to write the magic formula.

　There's still a lot to do.
　While constructing a plan in my head, I also check the enemy.

''-- Magic 《Trees Contact》''

　He passes magic power from the White Cherry Blossom (Pieris Aisia) in the garden to the ground and extends his magical senses to another White Cherry Blossom (Pieris Aisia) in the distance.
　He searches for the movements of his dueling partner in the distance, the founder Uzura Wave.

　I've already learned his magic power. As long as the 'White Cherry Blossom (Pieris Aisia)', which has prompted countries to plant trees in the past year, as long as we are not in a very remote area, we can capture it.

　I meditate and feel two powerful magical powers in the south of the continent.
　The magic power of the dimensional attribute and the magic power of the wind attribute - without a doubt, the founder and the demon king.

　However, the magic power is moving strangely fast.
　You can see that it is leaving the 'Second Labyrinth City Daryl' on a carriage or something and heading straight north. It may be using all the money and power it has and heading towards this direction as fast as possible.

　Beside those two magical powers, I can also feel the unattributed magical power of Snow-sama, who seems to be the commander-in-chief of the south. Also, this - is it the magic power of the star attribute?

''Noir......?　No, rouge?

　Apparently, one of them is accompanying and guiding the Primordial Vortex Wave.
　I don't know why, and I ponder this for a bit.
　However, he quickly decides that it doesn't matter.

　A year ago, the two of them have been working together for a long time, but lately, they haven't seen each other much. I guess we have grown up in an unknown place and acquired new values. That's all there is to it.

　Rather, it's a story of good fortune.
　With the presence of these famous girls in the "Northern League", there will be fewer irregularities along the way and the arrival of the enemy will be easier to calculate.

　Even if they appeared as enemies along with the Ancestor Vortex Wave, it had nothing to do with me.
　The 'teacher' and 'student' and other stupid 'games' are over.

''Ancestor Uzuma Wave: ......!

　It's more about the enemy that we need to think about.
　There is no time to think about anything else.

　What I should be thinking about right now is defeating the Ancestor Vortex Wave. You must report to the Lord that you have become strong again after this year. I have to prove that I am worthy to stand beside you as the Prime Minister.

　Ah, yes.
　You can't think about anything else, because your 'unrealized desire' - being a 'vizier' worthy to stand next to the 'ruling king (lord)' - is not allowed to think about anything else.

I am the 'vizier' ...... of Vyasia, the 'vizier' .......

　In the center of the Viaisia Castle - in the center of its courtyard, I mutter to myself.
　The body is transformed into a tree man (driad), rooted from the feet, connected to the castle by branches from the arms, and connected to the plants of Viaisia, both body and soul, thinking as the heart and brain of the 'castle'.

'I will win ....... This time, I will challenge you and win ....... And I will prove that I was not wrong to be the 'Prime Minister' ....... Otherwise, I will no longer be--

　Although he knew that his voice did not reach the Ancestor Uzuma Wave, he continued to spin his voice.
　While repeating the word "Prime Minister," he waits for the return of the two in the country of Viaissia, where Ancestor Uzumi and the ruling Lord had abandoned it.

　This is the last job that I can do as the Prime Minister, who has clung to Viaissia until today.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

''Uzura Wave ......, the founder Uzura Wave ....... ''Reigning King (Lord)'' ......, quick, quick--......''

　Please, keep muttering to yourself, before it's too late--