--Nevia, the Witch of Misfortune


　In the history of the Western Continent, she has been called the traitor of mankind.
　And the moon priestess of a thousand years ago.

We're surrounded, Spirit Master.
So it seems.
　From the shadows of the buildings around the square where we are, knights in jet-black armor emerge one after another.
　The knight in black armor must have been the Temple Knight of the Moon Country .......

　Why in the world were we surrounded as if they were waiting for us?
　Maybe the innkeeper saw us leaving and tipped them off.
　It's too late to worry about that now.
　Suddenly, I was worried that my secret conversation with Ila might have been exposed.
　I lightly grasped the silverwork of the necklace around my neck.

(Ila-sama~ hello, can you hear me?)　
(............ What's up, Takatsuki Makoto? At this hour?　(Have you escaped from the capital?)
　I heard a sleepy voice.
　I wonder if she was asleep?
　You're a carefree goddess.

We're being surrounded by the Moon Queen's knights.
What?　Is that okay?　What are you going to do?
I'll take care of it here. Master Ila, please be careful.
Wait, wait, wait!　It's really okay. ......)
　I terminated the conversation.

"So, could you tell me your names, please?
　Queen Neveah's eyes flashed gold as she said this.
　Oh no!

"Momo, don't look!　Mr. Mel!
I know!
　I hurriedly covered Momo's eyes, and the white dragon covered Abel's eyes with his hand.

I'm sure you'll be fine, Mel-san.
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　I'm not sure what to do.
　It's a horrible charmer.

I'm sure you're not the only one.
I can't be charmed at all. I'm fine.
...... As always, you are a mystery to me.
　Mel laughed at me.

"My eyes don't work ......?
　The Queen of the Moon widened her eyes, slightly surprised.
　Her eyes glittered with a golden glow.

"My queen, I have urgent business to attend to. Please forgive me for leaving the city at such an ungodly hour.
　I didn't think she would just let me go, but I tried.

"You've been looking me in the eye, and your response is ....... I'm interested in you. I'd like to talk with you. You're welcome.
　At the same time, the black knights came running towards me.

"Mel-san!　Let's run!
"Spiritualist!　Give me 10 seconds!
I understand.
　Me and Hakuryu-san exchanged a few words.


　--Mind Acceleration.


　I accelerate my thoughts.

"What, what?
"What?　What?
Both of you, please be quiet.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

"Dea, the Great Spirit of Water!
"Yes, my king!
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"Water Magic Mist!
　When I shouted, I was enveloped in a fog so thick that I couldn't even see 50 centimeters ahead.
With my "night vision" skill, I could see the black knights standing still in confusion.


　--Three seconds now.


"XXXXXXXXX (Extinguish, Spirit of the Wind)
　Just as I thought I heard the spirit language, the mist I had created was instantly blown away.
　The one who chanted it was a black armor that stood out among the black knights.

(Geez!　The Demon Lord Cain!
　Noah's apostle is in the mix.
　There's a hell of a lot of them.




"Water Magic Squall.
　The next spell I cast brought down a bucket of rain.
　The Kuro Knights are confused, but the Demon King Cain is charging towards us.
　I looked over and saw the Queen of the Moon staring at me with calm eyes.
　The Queen's body is surrounded by a pale glow, and no rain is hitting her.
　It must be warding magic.



　--Six seconds.



"Die!　Infidels!
"Don't kill her, Mr. Cain. You can't talk to me.
"Mmm.
　As the Demon Lord Cain swung his sword, the Queen of the Moon stopped him.
　Oh, lucky me.
　I didn't have to ask Dea to block it.


"Water Magic Storm.
　With the third spell, thunder rumbled and dozens of lightning bolts struck the area outside the capital.
　The Moon Queen's complexion changed.

"Don't, make sure there's no damage to the houses!
　The Queen is giving the order.
　Cain stopped moving too.



　--Ten seconds.



Let's run!
　The white dragon is reverting to dragon form.
　I'm not sure what to do.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.
　Thank you, Bailong (Mel).

I'm not sure what to say.
　The Demon Lord Cain is slashing at us again.

"Dea!　Please.
"Yes.
　With a loose reply, the Great Spirit of Water deployed dozens of ice wards in front of the Demon Lord Cain.
　Now they can't reach us.

"Your Majesty, all the lightning has fallen outside the city!
　I shouted just before the white dragon jumped up into the sky.

"......
　I thought I saw the Queen of the Moon's expression of "you did it" for a moment, but in a flash, she flew up into the sky and the city became small.



　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.



　I'm not sure what to say.



I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
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　I'm also moving to his back.


I'm not sure what this means,......, but the Queen of the Moon was with the Demon King Cain, right?
　I'm not sure what to say.
　He had his eyes closed, but he must have recognized the Moon Queen because she called him Cain.

Why would the queen of the land of mankind and the demon king be together in ...... such a foolish ......?
　The brave Abel's voice was trembling.
　It sounded more like anger than anxiety or fear.

　I was surprised, too.
　Is the Demon Lord Cain based in the Land of the Moon?
　I'd better stay away from him.

Master Ila, we've escaped. Are you all right there?
Yes, I'm fine. You're really starting to freak me out.
I just met with the Demon Lord Cain. Did you know the Demon Lord is in the Land of the Moon?
What?　You're kidding, right?
　Master Ila wasn't aware of the Demon Lord Cain's existence either.
　Well, if he knew, he would've told me.
　The Demon Lord Cain is a devout follower of Noah, just like me, so he must have escaped from Ila's "future vision".

(...... I'll run away soon, too.)
(Please do.)
　It would be unfashionable if the priestess of the Goddess of Destiny was killed.


　After that, we spent a whole day traveling in the sky on the back of the white dragon.


　After passing through the Land of the Moon, we could see a huge mountain range at the edge of the Land of the Sun. 　
　In the center of the mountain range is the sacred peak of Ascleus.

　It is said that the Temple of the Sun is enchanted with invisible warding magic.
　But we've been taught by Ila how to find it.

"Where the seven peaks line up. Only if you go around them in a specific order can you reach the temple. ...... It's a tricky ward, but it's safe.
　I heard Bailong murmuring.

　As he said, the scenery changed quickly after the white dragon flew with complicated movements.

　At the top of the mountain, there was a spring and greenery like an oasis.
　And there was a temple standing quietly.

　We've arrived at the hidden Temple of the Sun.