--The public cemetery in the royal capital, Symphonia.

　They can be classified into two main types.
　The first is the 'sacred cemetery' where royalty, clergy and nobles rest.
　It is an ornate tombstone that contains expensive secondary burials.
　And in order to prevent theft, a temple knight is said to be on guard 24 hours a day to prevent theft.

''So if there's a moon priestess hiding out here, I think it's this way.
　Prince Leonard and I, accompanied by Sakurai-kun, came to the public cemetery in the Fourth to Ninth Ward.
　The tombs of the human race, the beastmen race and the witch race were gathered there.
　It was midnight.
　We waited until the time when we were not seen.
　By the way, Sakurai-kun and Prince Leonard were dressed in humble armor.
　Me?　I didn't need a disguise because my normal clothes are plain, you did it.

''However, the communal cemetery here should also be patrolled by temple knights and monks. Just in case the bodies turn undead.
　Prince Leonard said.
　Yes, a problem unique to the other world, the undead appearing in the cemetery.
　In preparation for that, it seems that there are patrols in the common graveyard here as well.

　But "I don't see any, human
Yeah, there's an undead guy hanging around instead.
　My voice was answered by Sakurai-kun.

　He said, "Zombies and skeletons are walking through the graveyard.
　It's similar to the situation in the underground canal.
　We used our "Stealth" skill and walked slowly through the cemetery.
　I was surprised that Sakurai-kun can use the "stealth" skill.
　It's not that I don't need to hide from any demons, I'm just strong enough that I don't need to hide from any demons.

　The cemetery is like a forest with many trees, and the fog is deep, making it difficult to see.
　There seems to be no worry that the zombies will find us.
　Nevertheless, they are standing in every certain position, as if the undead are on guard.
　This isn't a natural occurrence.

Is this a hit?
The Moon Priestess is a user of Necromancy. I think she has a good chance of being here.
The absence of temple knights and monks can be explained by considering that they were manipulated by a 'puppet' of moon magic.
　Sakurai-kun and Prince Leonard supplemented my question.

　
　As expected of Noah-sama.
　I'll have to thank you later.

(Hmmm, that's great!)
　Oh, you saw it.
　Thank you, Lady Noah.
Watch out. I wouldn't want to put the maiden in harm's way.
　Is that so?
　Noah-sama has a somewhat worried nature, but since the Goddess-sama says it's dangerous, it must be true.

''By the way, since you invited me, is it okay for Prince Leonard to come with you?
　Prince Leonard can't use 'covert', so he's grabbing my sleeve.
　Cute. A small animal?

It's all right. Sister Sophia has asked me to cooperate with Makoto-san.
　His tone is firm, but the cemetery in the middle of the night looks scary to a nine year old.
　Every time I see a zombie, my shoulders jerk, "Huh.
　I've done a bad thing.
　I'm sorry to make you feel scared.
　Princess Sophia is going to be angry with me........

''Before I meet the Moon Priestess, I want you two to be careful with something.
　Sakurai-kun spoke to me in a serious voice.

''The Moon Priestess can see the future with her 'fate magic'. I heard it's not a panacea, but there's a chance she knows what we're looking for. Then there's 'Puppet' and 'Enchantment' at the royal level. When she touched me, even I couldn't resist and was almost manipulated by her.
''Hi, Sakurai-san, the brave man of light!''
　Prince Leonard shouted in surprise.

''Yes, though fortunately I was rescued by my friends. It seems that those who don't have psychotic magic resistance can't hear voices or make eye contact.
You can't do anything about it.
　Sakurai-kun's explanation was staggering.
　How did you catch such a guy?

''I have the 'Clear Water' skill, so I guess it's okay. Does Prince Leonard remember the 'Calm' skill?'
'Ha, yes. I've learned 'calm' skills as Makoto-san told me to. I'll be fine.
　If that's the case, the mesmerizing magic shouldn't work so easily.

''I'll be the one to convince the Moon Priestess. She'll probably have a powerful undead escort created by 'Dead Spirit Magic' to escort her, so I want those guys to be stalled.
　Sakurai-kun told me his role.
"Yes sir." "Okay." "I understand.
　I know you're really scared, but Prince Leonard responds in a healthy way.

''And then the most important thing.
　The seriousness in Sakurai-kun's voice increases.
　Is it still there?

"You must not attack the Moon Priestess.
The curse of the Moon Priestess.
　Prince Leonard continued with Sakurai-kun's line.

'Can't I attack you?　A curse?
　I'm not trying to attack you.
　I'm just like the poor guy who was sacrificed (scapegoated) by the Sun Nation.
　But what about the curse?

'Whoever inflicts an injury on the Moon Priestess will be subject to the Curse of Retribution. If you kill the Moon Priestess, the curse of death will be applied to the one who killed the priestess, without exception.
The curse of death affects not only the person who killed him, but also the people around him. One theory is that it's a curse that can destroy an entire city.
Scary!

　The moon attribute is the jurisdiction of Naiya, the goddess of death and darkness.
　She receives the blessing of that moon all over, the Moon Priestess.
　........It is indeed dangerous, Noah-sama.

I'm going to set the "Clear Water" skill to a stronger level.
　It's not good for using spirit magic, though.
　No, because it's scary, isn't it?
　That's right. I have to tell you something too.

''Sakurai-kun. I want to ask you to do one thing for me as well.
Yeah, what is it?
　I glance at Prince Leonard, who is holding onto the sleeve of my clothes.

'Me and Prince Leonard just happened to be with Sakurai-kun to discover and defeat the undead in the common graveyard. Me and Prince Leonard had nothing to do with the matter of helping the Moon Priestess escape from the cemetery. Is that okay?
''........I see, indeed. When I think about it, would you let two brave men from the Water Country cross such a dangerous bridge?
　Sakurai-kun's expression is twisted in a painful way.
　If he had the luxury of normalcy, he would have noticed it right away, but.
　After all, it's the position of the Knight Commander to the reincarnation of a savior.
　The pressure of the pressure is getting to you.

Don't worry about it...
Thank you. That's very helpful.
By the way, how can you convince the Moon Priestess to do this?　I don't know what kind of person I am.
'Yeah I went to see her every day when she was in prison and she must not look that bad...................... I'm the one who held her captive, so she may have a grudge against me...
Hey, hey.
　I hope you're okay.
　But you're really the hero of the story, going to see a trapped exiled princess every day.
　But with 20 wives, isn't that cheating?　

Asking Sakurai-kun how to treat a woman was a waste of time. I'll leave it to you.
No, I'm not that used to dealing with women...
What?　If Sakurai-kun, who was dating a college girl in junior high school who was a teaching intern, isn't used to women, who's used to them?
　That's enough!
　Apologize to me, you virgin!

Well, that was a long time ago!　My teacher was pressing me and I had no choice but to... and how did Takatsuki-kun know about it!
Sasan told me. It's an amazing girls' network.
'd*mn, you didn't think all the girls knew...'
Oh, um.
　As Sakurai-kun and I were discussing our policies, Prince Leonard gradually interrupted us.
　Excuse me. The second half of the conversation was completely unrelated.

Oh, I'm sorry. By the way, is Prince Leonard going to be okay with us after this?　If you want, it's just me and Sakurai-kun.
No, I'm going with you!　But you two are breathing well together.
　For some reason, he looked at me enviously.
　Are we breathing together?　Really?
　I think it's a silly little chat.

Then let's move on to the back.
　At Sakurai-kun's voice, me and Prince Leonard nodded.


　◇


　--a beautiful, ghostly, transparent beauty, lit by the moonlight.　


　From a distance, those were the words that came out when I saw her.

　Black, lustrous hair.
　A white dress, disproportionate to the graveyard.
　A languid profile, doll-like, well-formed.

　A woman sat on a rock by a small pond, and a knight in armor stood upright and immobile around her.
　The number of knights was probably about twenty.

　We used our 'covert' skills and timed our exit by hiding behind a tree.


(Is that the Moon Priestess?　(Sakurai-kun)
Yeah, I'm sure. It's her, she's here.)
　Relief and gentleness were evident in Sakurai's voice as he spoke in a whisper.
　Was he that worried?

(The Moon Priestess who is said to charm all living things in this world...)
　I heard Prince Leonard's curious murmur.
(What is it?)　(It)
(Makoto-san, it is said that the figure of the Moon Priestess is the most beautiful in the world, next to the Goddess.
Oh...
　It's second only to the goddess, isn't it?
　Surely it's the beauty of the moon maiden that is at the center of this fantastic scene?

　For a while, we were hiding behind a tree.


'When you come out, Ryosuke, the brave man of light.

((!!))
　I've been made.

　Sakurai-kun glanced at us....at me.
　We look at each other and give a small nod.

(All right.)
　At first, I'll stay hidden and join in when the time is right.
　I raise one hand in the air to signal, "Yes, sir.

"Hi, 'Moon Priestess' Freyae.
　Sakurai-kun emerges from the shadows of the tree and casually calls out to his classmates as if he were talking to a girl.
　His voice is full of casualness and gentleness.

'What are you doing here?'
　The moon maiden's voice is cold.

''I'm here to help you.
"Leave me alone?　I'd rather be alone.
　Hmm, I can't read the true intentions from the tone of his voice.

''But there is always a temple knight with 'Searching' skills at the gates of the royal capital, Symphonia, on guard, at all times. Freyae alone won't be able to escape, right?
Don't worry. There's going to be a ruckus in King's Landing by now. I'll take advantage of the commotion and flee.
You mean the Beastmen revolt?　That was a mastermind already arrested. There will be no rebellion.
Oh, yeah, I see.

　The moon maiden's voice is calm without being rushed.
　It's as if she is convinced that there will be a rebellion.

''The demons are gathering around the royal capital. It's probably the work of the 'Order of the Snake'.
''That has been taken care of too. The Order of the Sun and the Four Heavenly Knights are fortifying the gates of the city. No demons will be able to enter King's Landing.
...Isn't it?

　The teasing tone of the moon maiden.
　I don't feel like the persuasion is working too well.
　Or rather, I don't think she needs help.

Are you connected to the Order of the Snake?
''Don't be silly. I'm hated by those guys.
　According to the Moon Priestess, the Order of the Snake is not on her side.
　Well, the gods they believe in are different, so that's appropriate.

''Forget it. Can you go somewhere else?　I don't need your help.
　When I said that, the knights who had been standing upright and immobile raised their swords in the direction of Sakurai-kun.
　Sakurai-kun does not hold his sword.
　Are you okay?

You don't want my help?
　Sakurai-kun makes a painful sound.
'You've been annoying me since just now. I don't even want to see your face.
　The moon maiden's voice was laced with annoyance.
　She raised her hand towards the moon and twenty knights attacked Sakurai-kun at once.
　Oops, they're attacking me out of nowhere!

Sakurai-kun! Mr. Sakurai!
　Me and Prince Leonard jumped out at him.

'Oh?　I don't know your face. You're not the holy swordswoman you're always with, are you?
　Is this about Yokoyama-san?
　No time to think about such things.
　Sakurai-kun is surrounded by knights.
　It's amazing that you can handle that many with your bare hands. But--

(...is Sakurai-kun moving slowly?)

Makoto!　The brave Lord of Light can only bring out his true strength under the sun!
　Oh!　Come to think of it, you said something like that!

　A knight who follows a moon priestess, whose face is skeletal and lifeless if you look closely.
　Dead Knight (Undead Knight).
　They cannot be compared to zombies or skeletons.
　Are these the true strength of the moon maidens?

''Prince Leonard, please excuse me for a moment.
Makoto?
　I grab Prince Leonard's hand.

　--Tuned (synchronized)

"Huh!
　Prince Leonard freaks out, but he'll apologize later.

"Water magic, water dragon!
　He unleashed a super-grade spell to engulf the death knight.
　It blew away some of the enemies.

''Hmm, a wizard?''
　The Moon Priestess walked over to me in a boring manner without panicking.

　Sakurai-kun is fighting with the other Dead Spirit Knights.
　Without the sun, he's certainly not a cheat hero like he was in the Great Maze.
　He's just a normal, strong warrior.
　But it looks like he can't lose.
　After all, he's crossing over with his bare hands.

　More than that, what's creepy is the 'Moon Priestess' Friae, who doesn't lose her spare attitude.
　She smiles and slowly approaches us.

''Makoto-san........''
"Prince Leonard. Don't forget your 'cool' skills.
　At the sound of my voice, Prince Leonard squeezes my hand back.
　Is it a girl?
　I hold my dagger at the ready, as if to protect Prince Leonard.
　But I can't attack the Moon Priestess.
　I don't know what to do.

"I'm glad it's a full moon today.
　The Moon Priestess smiled gently at us and said.


　--She smiled gently at us and said, "Oh, I wish I could... hear...?


　The moon maiden's eyes shine with a golden color.
　That's the same as the Water Goddess (Eil)...?

　Enchantment magic again.
　It doesn't work for me because of the 'clear water' skill.
　Prince Leonard also learns the 'Calm' skill.
　I'm sorry, Moon Priestess.
　You're right, if you're relieved...

Watch out!
　Sakurai-kun suddenly pushed me away.
　Hey!　What are you doing...

What?
　What I saw was Sakurai-kun, being stabbed by Prince Leonard's sword.