In the room where all the dignitaries and guards had left, I looked up to the heavens as I was left alone with Victor.
　After all, I had been lured by the bait of Ars and had no choice but to come, but my role in this meeting had been to provide insurance in case of emergency, and I had ended up taking advantage of it.

　If the joint force had been adopted, I would have been relieved of my duties, but since that was not the case, I had to act as insurance.
　The problem is how to report this to Celestia. .......

I'm not sure what to do. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

Is there really a connection between Ars Dittrand and paganism?

As far as I can tell, it's pretty much confirmed.

Well, ----, that's a problem. You can't even touch it directly in my country, the great country to the east.

　Viktor was so cautious that he left me alone in the room and walked out alone.
　I sit down in a chair in a quieter room and narrow down a few options for the future.

　Follow the guards, representatives of the four nations, and assassinate Ars.
　In this case, I can't let anyone see me.
　It would endanger the Kingdom of Theorning, and eventually the Kingdom of Euresia, and I might not be able to research magic.
　In that sense, assassination would be a rather forceful measure.

　So, is it better to assassinate these people in order to prevent the representative from being turned into an alchemy doll?
　The four guards are the most powerful in each country.
　It is unlikely that all four of them will be killed together.
　If they were killed, it would not be surprising if suspicion fell on me for showing a glimpse of my power here.

　Just as I was thinking about what the best choice would be, I heard the door slowly open.

I knew this would happen.

　As if she knew this was going to happen, Seretia walked into the room with a grim expression on her face.

It was a complete failure. Representatives from four nations, Gormoras, Gistar, Ruenza, and Ossaria, will be going to Ars. I was hoping to avoid it, but relations with the Kingdom of Theorning were not good, and the joint force was sent last.

Some countries would have allied with us just for the sake of non-aggression. So, Walth is having trouble deciding what to do next.

　Celestia was seated directly in front of me at the round table, propped up on both elbows, waiting happily for my reply.
　I hadn't decided on a solution yet, so the silent moments felt like an eternity.

"Well, I guess so. We can't move freely when the government is involved.

Then why don't we just get rid of the cause?

Cause?

Well, the cause is Hell Artyos, who destroyed the Kingdom of Worms. I think Walth, who defeated Era, can do it.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
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It's not always that easy.

Don't worry, I believe in you.

　Something is wrong with you. .......
　The old Celestia would never have said such a reckless thing.
　It was only after she was left alone with Ainess that she changed.

You must have heard something from Ainess.

"Not really?　I'm not going to tell you.

　Seretia replied with a smile and dodged my pursuit.
　I don't think Ainess is going to reveal my past.
　I'd like to think it's the result of me explaining in detail how I survived the Shinsei World, which is a very dangerous place.

...... It's true that I've been preoccupied with the Theorining Kingdom, but if I can find out where Hell Artyo is, it'll be faster to erase that. We can deal with Ars after that.

　I couldn't help but mention Ars.
　But Celestia only replied smilingly, "Right?
　She seems to be saying that she knows I'm going to fight Ars.
　She had told Celestia that she was suspicious of Arus, but she had never said that she would do anything to him.
　Celestia got up from her chair and turned her back to me.

So now that we have a plan, all we have to do is act.

"You react as if you know I'm going to fight Ars.

"Well, well, I'll let Ainess tell you about it.

　This is the only thing I can think of to say.
　I could not help but laugh at her backward figure.
　Ainez must have told her that I swallowed defeating Ars in order to save Celetia.
　If it was for Ainess' personal reason of not forgiving Ars for messing with Fiehl, there was no better reason than that.

　My strength has been proven by the defeat of Era and the Divine Spirit Realm, and I now have a solid reason to defeat Ars.

It's easier to move now. ......

　In the name of eradicating paganism, you could not get the opportunity to directly deal with the great kingdoms of Carlitz and Ars, but now you can go about your business with an open mind.
　But that doesn't mean that we can win for sure.
　The fact is that even Illus was far beyond what I knew, and if I'm not careful, I don't know what will happen to me now.

I guess I'll start with Hell Artyo.

　It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.