After the invasion of the Caucasus region, Hercule moved to the province of Misr.
　He had an important meeting to attend.

　It's very hot, Master Hercule.
　"Indeed.

　Hercule and Cecilia met up there and had a friendly date until the day of the meeting arrived.
　But it wasn't a standard date where they walked around the city together.

　It was a desert date.

　I don't want to get too sunburned.

　Cecilia pulls her hood up as she says this.
　Both Hercule and Cecilia are wearing cloaks with hoods attached to protect them from the sun.

　The locals don't seem to mind, though.
　The locals don't seem to mind, though. "You're all dressed amazingly ....... Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?

　Many of the Misrule people living in the province of Misrule wear rather revealing clothing.
　Both men and women wear only a waistcoat, and their breasts are bare.
　Some children are completely naked.

　Cecilia, who was a devout Messianic woman (except for the fact that she was very dirty), was quite shocked.

　"Are they Messiahs, ......?
　"Well, I don't know.　I don't know. The beliefs around here are pretty random.

　The same is true for ancient Lemuria, but ancient Mithul was also a polytheistic world.
　Lemuria became a uniformly monotheistic world due to Messianism, but polytheistic beliefs still persist in the province of Misr.
　However, this does not mean that Messianism is not believed in.

　They believe in Messianism, follow the teachings of the Bible, and also visit the temples of the native gods of Misrule.
　That is the extent of the religious views of most Misrule people, and of course it is doubtful how much they understand the doctrines of Messianism.

　In ...... urban areas, especially in Alectia, polytheistic beliefs have been completely eradicated.
　The majority in Aletheia, however, is not Orthodox Messianism, but Alethean Messianism. ......

　It's really not good. We may need to increase the number of evangelists to the province of Mysul.
　In moderation.

　As for Hercule personally, as long as he believes in Messianism, he will not mind if he does not adhere to its teachings.
　It's too much trouble.

　But this horse is not very comfortable to ride. I think his face is cute, though. ......
　"Pretty?　If you think it's cute, it's fine.

　Cecilia smiled kindly and patted the strange horse she was riding - a camel.
　Camels are not very comfortable creatures to ride because they rock more than horses.
　In the desert, however, they are far more durable than horses.

　If you like it so much, why don't you take it back to Nova Lemuria?
　"Well, I don't usually ride them. It would cost a lot of money to feed them.

　Cecilia doesn't have any pets.
　She also did not own a horse.

　I'm not very good at riding a horse either. I can't ride alone.

　Hercule and Cecilia ride camels, but the camels are pulled by Mithulians.
　The camel is pulled by a Mithulian, like a pony ride in a zoo.

　Hercule can ride a horse, but he is not yet able to handle a camel by himself.

　Do you want me to teach you?
　No, I don't have much time. ......
　I've been wondering for a while if you're not getting enough exercise.　Why don't you get some exercise?

　When Hercule said this, Cecilia clammed up.

　I've been thinking about it for a while.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to try.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do, and how you're going to do it.

　I don't want to tell lies, quibbles, or sophistry, but ......
　But I don't want to be defeated, so I choose to keep silent.

　Of course, when you shut up, you have already lost the battle.

　If we work out together, you'll have more time for me.　Besides, I prefer a woman with a healthy body. Besides, Nia works out too.
　"Oh, really?　Okay, I'll give you a minute. Well, if you do, please be gentle.

　Cecilia had already heard from her own mouth that Nia had been favored by Hercule.
　She had thought that she was far ahead of Nia until now, but now that Nia was gaining on her, she was getting a little impatient.
　There is no catching up or anything in ...... Hercule's favor, but there is between Cecilia and Nia.
　This is just a matter of Hercule being brought into the fray of the two of them, and not really a matter of romantic feelings.

　This horse ...... is a camel, right?　Are they in the Misrule region since ancient times?　
　"The origin is different, but I heard it was introduced more than several thousand years ago. It's only in recent years that their use has become more active.

　Camels - human camels - were introduced to the province of Misrule before the invasion of the Lemurian Empire, and even before the founding of the city-state of Lemuria.
　However, their use itself was not very active.

　Camels are indeed desert-adapted creatures, but not all deserts have the same conditions.
　The deserts of the southern continent and the deserts where the camels originated have slightly different environments, and the camels could not fully demonstrate their abilities in the southern continent.

　In addition, horses and donkeys had already been introduced to the continent.


　Misrule horses and donkeys, acclimatized to the activities in the Misrule region, could work as well as the early camels.

　As a result, they were treated as "horses and donkeys are good, right? As a result, horses and donkeys were not used extensively, and their spread stopped in the Misr region.

　However, after thousands of years of use in the Misrule region, camels have adapted to the environment.
　Unlike the camels of the early days, today's camels are perfectly adapted to the deserts of the southern continent, and can travel long distances in the desert, which is impossible for horses and donkeys.

　Hercule also attached great importance to such camels.


　While they were talking, Hercule and Cecilia arrived at their destination.
　They wanted to see the Pyramids, the largest pyramidal structure in the province of Misrule.

　If you look up, you can see how big it is. Was it the tomb of a king long ago?　How did you build such a thing? I don't think it's important to make a big tomb. I feel sorry for the slaves who were forced to work there.
　"Well, I doubt it's really a tomb. I doubt it's really a tomb, and I wonder if the slaves really made it. ......

　Hercule replies, pulling out the knowledge of his previous life from his brain.
　At least the Egyptian pyramids were not built by slaves, and there is no solid evidence that they are tombs.
　Well, Hercule is thinking, "Isn't it a tomb? Well, Hercule thinks that it is a tomb.

　Maybe it's a giant pickle stone.
　That's absurd.
　But it's more productive than a tomb, don't you think?

　When Hercule said that, Cecilia couldn't help but gush.
　Surely pickles would be more useful as long as they could be eaten.

　But thousands of years is indeed too much time for pickles.

　What's going on inside this thing?
　"I'm sure there's an entrance somewhere. I think there's a way in, but I'm going to have to investigate soon.

　At that time, I'm going to go in there myself, Hercule.
　Adventure is a man's dream.

　Well, I'd better get back.
　"Yes, Master Hercule.

　The two of them returned to Alectia, the capital of the province, in peace.





　It was a few days later.
　Hercule and Cecilia had an audience with a group of people at the governor's office in Alexandria.

　"It is a pleasure to meet you, Emperor, High Priestess Medium.

　A black man greeted them in a slightly accented Lemurian language.
　He is not a Mithulian.
　He was an official messenger from the Nuba Kingdom, south of the province of Misrule.

　Oh, thank you for coming.
　Thank you for coming.

　Thank you for coming." Hercule greeted her with an air of importance, and Cecilia with politeness.
　There was a difference in their personalities, rather than their positions.

　I am here today on behalf of our new king, His Majesty King Techiridea Mani.
　(What king did you just say?)
　(I think it's ......, but I can't make it out.)

　(I think it's , but I can't make it out.) Hercule and Cecilia are confused by the overly exotic name.
　The messenger, knowingly or unknowingly, begins to tell them the reason for his visit to Lemuria.

　"Since the time of the previous king, our country and the Lemurian Empire have had a close relationship. However, the previous king disliked Messianism, drove out Messianists and their clergy from the country, and stopped trade.
　Yes, it was a very unfortunate incident.

　The Kingdom of Nuba had long had trade relations with the Lemurian Empire.
　The Nuba Kingdom was rich in gold, and the Lemurian emperors who wanted gold to ensure the stable issuance of the Lemurian gold coin, the reserve currency, had been as close as possible to the Nuba Kingdom, and had also promoted the spread of Messianism.

　However, the Nuba Kingdom also had its own indigenous religions, and the penetration of Messianism caused conflicts with those religions.

　This culminated in the era of Hadrian, the first emperor of the Lemurian Empire, and the first king of the Nuba Kingdom.
　The relationship between Hadrian, who was an ardent Messianist to the extent of issuing a ban on holy images, and the First King of Nuba, who loved indigenous beliefs and was anti-Messianic, was at its worst.

　However, the anti-messianic king died and the Lovemessian king, King Tekirideamani, ascended to the throne. ......
　The Nuba Kingdom immediately sent an envoy to improve relations with the Lemurian Empire.

　The king said he would apologize on behalf of his predecessor for his outrage.
　"Apology certainly received.

　Hercule nodded.
　Hercule didn't care that much about it.
　After all, it had happened before he was born.

　So you will allow us to resume trade?
　"Of course.

　Hercule wanted to trade so badly that he wanted to go to her and ask for permission.
　You can never have enough money.

　There's also one more thing the King would like to ask of His Majesty the Emperor and High Priestess Medium: ......
　What is it? Tell me.
　You want me to do it?

　Of course, we both know that.
　We have already discussed this at the bureaucratic level, and all we need is a political performance from Hercule and Cecilia to shake their heads.

　"We would like you to establish a Messianic Archdiocese in our capital.

　This meant that the Nuba Kingdom would officially accept Messianism and make it the state religion.

　If something like what happened to the previous king happened and the priests were killed, it would be unacceptable for the guardians of Messianism.
　"I understand, Your Majesty. I understand, Your Majesty. The Nuba Kingdom will do everything in its power to protect the clergy.

　Hearing the messenger's words, Hercule nodded in satisfaction.
　This was the end of what Hercule needed to confirm at the very least.

　"What can I do for you, High Priestess Cecilia?

　Hercule asks. ......
　Cecilia smiled.

　I have no problem with that. We will begin preparations for the installation of the archbishopric immediately.