476 - - 14-27 Old Story




Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Huh?"

Saki overheard Jin's muttering and asked back.

"Jin, what did you say?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"...... in Leonard's kingdom. I was wondering why there is such a thing as a transfer magic circle that goes to the moon,......."

If the moon were a spaceship, it would make a lot of sense, Jin said.

"I see."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


I don't know why no one ever came back, but at least it makes sense as to why there was such a magic circle that went to the moon.

"Well, it can't be verified. ......"

"......What do you mean?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Vivienne, who did not know the background, tilted her head.

"Well, I went to Leonard's kingdom the other day,......."

Stearina explains to her.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Oh, I didn't know that happened. Thank you. That was very informative."

Vivian smiles softly. Then she looks around at the group.

"Is there anything else you would like to hear?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Jin immediately asked the question.

"...... Is there any lore about the demon tribe?"

There is so little information about the demon tribe. He wanted to take this opportunity to obtain as much information as possible.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"The demon tribe, huh? Well, ...... some bits and pieces, maybe."

Vivian thought for a moment and then spoke again.

* * * * * *

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


The demons appeared several hundred years before the magic wars.

They migrated south from the continent to the north.

Mankind had also headed north long before that, but we do not know what happened to those people.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


The demons were far more powerful than the human race and skilled in magic.

They were not hostile to each other from the beginning.

Such a relationship was established, and it seemed that the two races could coexist.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


However, one day, a crucial discrepancy arose.

What it was is not known, but it is certain that it was something that antagonized the human race and the demon tribe.

After that, the two races fell out of favor, and the demons eventually retreated to the north.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


* * * *

"......That's all there is to it."

Vivian looks apologetic.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"That was probably over a thousand years ago. And it seems that the demons didn't have anything to do with the human race until the magic war 300 years ago."

"No, thank you."

Jin bowed his head.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


After all, the continent where the demon tribe lives is located in the north, so it seems that it is difficult for them to feed themselves.

On the other hand, their magical technology is advanced and their magical power is superior to that of humans.

"...... have you heard anything about the magic war?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Elsa asked Vivian.

This was something that Jin had wanted to ask as well. In particular, she was hoping to get some information about the "Aether Stampede.

"The Magic Wars, right ......?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Vivian began to speak three times.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

A little over three hundred years ago, a tribe of demons moved south again.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


The reason is unknown.

This time they were very belligerent. The towns in the north were destroyed and the inhabitants were all slaughtered.

The nations that had been individually opposed to each other were united and opposed under the leadership of the Kingdom of Dinar.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Even so, the end of the war was progressing at a disadvantage to mankind.

<, they succeeded in destroying most of the invading demon tribes.

However, 60% of the mages on the human side died at the same time.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


The war ended with an unprecedented catastrophe.

* * * *

"......This is about all that was communicated."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


It was no different from what was being communicated to the public.

"What else can you tell us about the Aether Stampede?"

This is a matter of interest.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


No, nothing. In the first place, the <> is a commoner and is not informed of the details of the war. Most of the mages who knew about it are gone now.

"I see... ...... that's a shame."

It seems that the only way is to look for the records of those days. However, despite the efforts of the fifth column (Quinta) and others, they have not been able to find them.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Thank you very much."

Jin thanked and bowed. The others did the same.

"Thank you, Vee. You must be tired. Why don't you try this?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Stearina offers Persica juice, a specialty of Horai Island. It's chilled in a thermos.

"Thanks. It's ...... delicious!"

The juice is thick, rich and sweet. It's good for the throat. And the abundance of free ether gives the drinker vitality.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Oh, my throat feels better."

"We must take good care of our throats."

Stearina and Vivian smiled at each other.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Well. Shall we go and see the cat?

It was almost eight o'clock. It is a time that is no longer a problem here in Coup.

We all decide to go to fulfill our other purpose, which is to see what the cat is doing.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Do you need something to bring back?"

Vivienne smiles at Jin's concern, which is very Japanese.

I told you that I love to hear stories about our guests from abroad. I'm sure you'll be happy to see them. Don't worry."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Then he stands up to show her the way.

Locking the front door, they follow the alleyway to the main street.

Many people were walking around, a far cry from the previous day. Cartloads of fish were also passing by. It was a scene full of life.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


We walked along the edge of the street so as not to get in the way of the carts. Jin was somewhat reminded of the streets of his former home in Japan.

After walking along the main street for about 10 minutes, the atmosphere of a residential area begins to emerge.

After another 10 minutes, they arrived at a house with a magnificent gate.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


This is the Teclaes house.

The grounds are about 100 meters square, which is an extraordinary size for such a remote area.

Moreover, the stones used in the house have hardly been weathered. This is evidence of regular maintenance.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


On the right side of the large gate stood a gatekeeper.

"Good morning!"

Vivian greeted the gatekeeper.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


"Good morning. Oh, this is Vivien, how can I help you today?"

"I've brought a foreign visitor. Is Mr. Eckert home?

The gatekeeper and Vivienne seemed to know each other and were conversing in a friendly tone.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


Yes, he is here. I see, I'm ...... from abroad."

The gatekeeper looked at Jin and the group and smiled.

He looked at Jin and the others and smiled. Please wait a moment while I make a call to the master.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com


The gatekeeper rang the bell to summon the errand boy, who announced something and ran away to the house.