A few hours after Diabolus and the others were annihilated, we saw an extraordinary sight in front of us.

''Oh!　I'm seeing something awesome!

Is that the fog that covers Kojima? You can't see inside at all.

　A pure white fog so thick that it reached up to the sky above covered the sea like a wall.
　It was as if the clouds had fallen straight down.
　From far above, on the Dara, we looked down at the fog, but it stretched to the horizon and we couldn't see how far it had spread.
　This isn't a thick fog or anything like that. It's doubtful that you'll be able to see even one meter away once you're inside.
　Sisuya and the others may be surprised by this fog, but they have a stunned expression on their faces.

It's reckless to proceed without a guide when the fog is that thick. Even if you could fly in the sky, I don't think you would be able to reach it.

'Yes. If it weren't for the guidance, I might have had to use my magic to make that fog disappear.

　Estelle-san is thinking a very dangerous idea again..............I'm afraid of this kind of idea sometimes.
　But if it's magic, it certainly seems that the fog can be erased.
　When I was thinking about this, Luna denied it while crossing her arms.

'I can sense a strange presence from that fog. I don't think it can be erased that easily.''

'Oh, I knew that fog wasn't normal either. I wonder if that has something to do with the guardian gods too?　I'm so glad your sister is here with you.

　If you ask me, the fog stretched vertically perfectly and neatly, just like a boundary line.
　It doesn't seem to have occurred naturally by any stretch of the imagination, and it doesn't seem to be something that can be easily erased.
　If I didn't get permission from the temple and Irina-san hadn't come, it would have been impossible to break through this fog.

''There's a small island in there called the Holy Land?

'Yes, the Holy Land is protected by that fog. It should have been impossible to pass through the fog without the bead given to us by Master Testudo.

Hmm, if there is something in Kojima, how in the world did it get through the fog?

　If there was a mastermind controlling the Diabolus ahead, what method did that guy use?
　Even Estelle's magic doesn't seem to be able to erase it easily, but he's going to go into this fog and find the moving island. Is such a trick really possible?
　Actually, the fact that they haven't arrived at the small island yet.......that line is thin when Diabolus was there like that.

　When Dara was close to the fog, Irina took out a green gemstone, a bead of carapace, from the box she was holding.
　As soon as she held it with both hands, as if it were precious, the bead began to glow and emit light towards the fog.
　Then the fog in the area where the light struck disappeared in an instant and a path was created in the thick fog.
　Seeing this, Freesia crackled and clapped her hands in admiration.

'The fog is gone!　That jewelry is awesome!

"This is the power of the bead of Master Testudo.

　Oh, it's like a fantasy to have a path made out of items!　........This world was already enough of a fantasy.
　I feel like I'm under the impression that Noll and his friends are so gory that they rarely use these legitimate means. Maybe it's me half the time.
　When I entered the finished foggy road, it was just like all white inside. If I were surrounded by this fog, I wouldn't be able to feel up and down or left to right.
　As soon as we pass by, the road behind us is immediately closed off by the thick fog.
　You really have to be a person with a bead to let it through. The security is perfect, isn't it?
　As I watched the scene, Sissiha also looked around curiously.

''It's also amazing inside. If I were to go inside without my bead, I wouldn't even know which way I was.

'But you guys don't seem to mind moving around in the dark, do you? You're not afraid of this fog, are you?

'No, this fog seems to be something special, like Luna said. I haven't been able to get a sense of position since I entered this area. Is there anything unusual on Okura-san's part?

Oh, it's true.

　When I checked the map app, the screen was blank and didn't even show our position.
　To think that even gacha-produced items would be interfered with... this fog isn't normal after all.
　It's doubtful that the beacon can be used in this situation, and it was a good decision to bring Luna and the others along with it.
　Perhaps she was listening to our conversation, but Esther calls out to me with an uneasy look on her face.

It's a bit scary because you can't see the demon even if it's nearby. That demon might attack us.

We're good, right?　Even they can't see where we are in this fog.

'I hope so. I think we should be careful just in case.

　Hmm, if the mastermind behind controlling the Diabolus is on Kojima, then he has a way to break through this fog.
　If that's the case, there's no way we can't take advantage of this thick fog. If it were me, I'd make them ambush me here to beat the enemy.
　You have to be properly vigilant and not think that you won't be attacked in this fog.
　As I was steeling myself to do so, Nol asked Irina-san a question that was bothering me.

"What would happen if a fisherman entered this fog by mistake?

'If they have no ill will, they will only be let out of the fog toward land. I have heard it said among the fishermen that if they are lost in this vicinity, they should aim for the fog.

'So what happens if they come in with bad intentions?'

We will never see those people again. In this fog, you have the household of Lord Testudo as well, and God will punish such ungrateful people.

　Oh, Irina-san is smiling and saying something very scary.
　.........hmm?　Didn't you say something else that bothers you?
　That Master Testudo's household is in the mist?

"A pupil like Dara... Gohon, do you have other relatives?

　The moment I said the word demon, Irina-san looked at me with a horrified look.......
　He smiled again when I said "household" again, but he's really scary.

''Yes, Testudo-sama has other dependents besides Dara.

　Irina-san replied with a smile, and when she raised one hand, something flew out of the fog.
　
　The demon that jumped out, it is the skyfish that attacked us before.

The actuality of this demon is that we are the same--Mugu!

Shut up!

　I fingered Skyfish and hurriedly covered my mouth as Freesia said something yucky.
　Oh no, oh no, this is too bad, this is too bad!　A skyfish is one of Master Testudo's men!
　You've been attacked before and defeated.........................You don't know what will happen if they know.
　Glancing at Estelle and the others, I saw that Estelle had a bloody face. Noll's face was invisible, but the same atmosphere.
　Sisja and Luna don't understand or maybe they don't understand, but they're tilting their heads looking at us like that.
　I began to question Irina fearfully.

''Well, isn't that family member generally known?''

'Yes, I suppose so. There are many of these kids, but they are rarely seen outside of this fog. But if there is something unusual about the shrine near the sea, they seem to sense it and head for it immediately.

What would happen if an adventurer or something else approached the shrine and was attacked and defeated by mistake?

''.........Hmmm.......I don't know, as I've never seen anything like that before.''

　Hier--The light is gone from Irina-san's eyes.
　I wonder what will happen if we defeat our family members on earth?
　In fact, he already knows we defeated the Skyfish... or the gaze he's looking at us with is scary!

　But you seem to have a habit of heading to the shrine when there's something wrong, so why were we attacked?
　It is true that I approached the shrine, but I didn't touch it. If I had to say it was only Freesia attacking something, but.......was there some kind of change at that point?
　No, I can't think, I have no idea.
　While escaping from reality in the name of thinking, she began to speak with a bitter smile as she was scared of Irina-san in front of her.

''In reality, we don't know the movements of our subordinates either, so we don't know if they are killed. In that case, we might receive divine punishment directly from Testudo-sama.

Oh, yeah....

　Good ... or is it good?
　For now, it seems that Irina-san hasn't found out that I defeated the Skyfish.
　I'm afraid to say that I will receive divine punishment directly from Testudo-sama.......
　Even though I had no choice since I was attacked, I'll do my best to make amends, so please forgive me!
　As I was repenting in my heart, Sisha asked Irina-san a question.

''And yet it was as if you had called your family members, but can Irina-san interact with any other family members besides Dara-san?

'Yes. But we cannot exchange words and so on. If you are near a holy place, you can call out to them and they will come near you.

'Oh, then, do you think there are many families here who will protect your sister?　That would be reassuring.

Well that's true. But it would be impolite to rely too much on our family members...

　Can Irina-san ask for a certain amount of help if it's not Dara but Testudo-sama's household?
　I'm sure that even the skyfish would be a great help, but Irina-san doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about it.
　It's up to the situation to rely on other members of the military, but we have to do our best to finish this on our own as much as possible.
　I handed something to Luna while we were moving through the fog with that enthusiasm.

Luna, use this before you reach the island.

Hmm?

　What I took out was the Invisible Cloak and multiple vials of my blood.



'Whoa, how did you know I was just handing it to you?

'I know what Heihachi would think. It was the same last time. He's as cowardly as ever.

　I did a dark strike with the Invisible Cloak in the Shrine Battle, and you seem to completely understand my fighting style.
　He's called me a coward, but he's smiling a little, so he doesn't seem to think badly of me.
　The power of a single blow is the most powerful in this group, because Luna is the most powerful. It's a great match for a surprise attack.

　Then, as we proceeded through the fog without being attacked by the demons, the fog finally disappeared and our vision opened up.

''I can see it. That is our holy place - Testa.