"To whom it may concern, I say to you.

You who have been guided in your soul by the Ancient Artifacts. I hope you are reading this.
　I hope you are with my blood.


　The chief of the organization that defeated my master left to the north.
　In his hands, a relic that controls life.

　It requires a great deal of magical power.
　There is a price to be paid for the art of guiding the immortal.

　Then it is a relic that my master should have.
　If you wish, take it in your hand and accept Kuon's thoughts.

　And this is the old corridor ahead.
　If you go there, find the center of what you control.
　But the center is a dangerous place. But the center is a dangerous place.

　Dare not tread on it. My Lord!






　I decided to show this message of Lyle's to Dr. Demeter and the wizard of the Zamelites (named Zepha).

　To be honest, I have some resistance.
　But we also need to give them information about the leader of the "Sanctuary Church", the First Priest.

　It would be different from me telling them 'I heard from the ghost priest' and the mysterious message saying 'the head of the organization (1st priest) has left for the north'.
　You have to have the Royal Family and the 'Magic Guild' take measures against the Empire as well.
　You have to give them the proper information.
　And Lyle too - he wouldn't want the country where Alice's incarnation lives to be destroyed.

　The problem is what to do with the information about the First Priest's seemingly undead ancient artifacts, but....
　We'll take care of that on our own.
　If my prediction is correct, it should make sense for Lyle to have written a message on this level (........).




"This is the mysterious message we found...

　In front of the writing on the wall, I said.



What a mess. The leader of the Sanctuary Church has been fleeing north?
And with an ancient artifact in your possession that controls the undead...?

　That's right. It worked.

　This sentence was originally written to be misleading.
Speaking of 'immortals', it means undead. Furthermore, if you 'guide' it, then it means 'controlling the undead'.
　Moreover, this message was written in the fourth layer where there was a large number of ghosts.
　No one would read that and think ''I see, there is an ancient artifact that can make people immortal?

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　I'm sure that Lyle's guy must have calculated that much and written the message here.
　It's probably that guy who left the holy sword Lean Kaal on the first level.
　He believed that I, who was reincarnated, would come to this place, and yet, he left a message so that no one else would know.

　........Really, you're too good. You're...
　But...

Well I didn't see Lyle among the ghosts on the fourth level.

That man who betrayed the Sanctuary Church is not likely to be buried here.
There's no sign of Lyle's grave at the site of Fira Village either!

　I wonder where Lyle's grave is. And his wife Remilia's grave.
　Come to think of it, we still don't even know what happened to Alice's sister Mia.

　I'd rather know what happens to my children (Lyle and the others) than the whereabouts of the Ancient Immortal Artifacts or the King's Horsemen (the Lords). I want to visit their graves with Iris and report to them that we have been reincarnated.
　But I don't have any information about that........

Well.........when this case settles down, I'll go to the Torrius territory and check it out.

　I will. I will.
　We didn't even have time to spare the last time we visited the site of the former Fira Village.
　If we take a look around, we might be able to figure out what happens to Lyle and the others.

　When I was thinking about it like that...


Yuki....
"?　What's up, Odette?
"Dr. Demeter and Zephyr of the 'Zamelites' what do you want to do?
You don't have to be that way.

　I looked at the wall.
　In front of the message that Lyle had written, Demeter-sensei and Zephyr, the sorcerer of the 'Zamelites', were stuck in front of it.　

　


''Is this a message to our lord, the Liestier royal family!
"The ancestors of the Liestier kings intermarried with the royal families that perished in the wars of the past. The phrase 'in my blood' is apt.




　They were talking in an excited tone.
If you don't know anything about 'Fira Village', that's how it will be interpreted.

It seems that whoever left this message was convinced that the Liestia royal family would be born.
No doubt I was hoping for someone to manage 'Elysian'!
It clearly says, 'He whose soul is guided by "ancient artifacts"'.
''The reason why the royal family created the 'Magic Guild' is because they wanted to control the 'Ancient Artifacts'!

　Dr. Demeter and the sorcerer Zephyr have excited looks on their faces.
　Both of them have their faces close to the wall and are staring at the carved words.

''If that's the case, who is the 'My Lord' here?
"Do not ask the obvious, Demeter. Who is the king of the country that was destroyed by the "Sanctuary Church"?
"You think there were some in the 'Sanctuary Church' who sympathized with the ruined country?
'That's right. I can't think of anything else!
'But ... there may be other interpretations?
No!　I'm willing to bet all the 'ancient magic' I know!

　Do you think we should take that bet? No, I don't think so.

I can't do it. Yuki.

　The next thing I knew, Odette was tugging on my clothes sleeve.
　Don't worry, I wouldn't bet on it. I'd be in trouble if they found out who I was.

　Rather than betting, I'd rather watch Demeter-sensei and Zephyr the Magician's reaction now.
　The reactions of the sorcerers in this world are very instructive for me, as I want to live my life like a human being.

''........The 'life-controlling relic' would be, as Yuki-Grossaria said, 'an ancient vessel that controls the undead'.
"It's called 'much magic' and 'a price'. Appropriate for an 'ancient artifact' that uses the undead.
What is a 'relic that my Lord should have'?
"The king of a ruined country - you mean that his descendants should have it?　Isn't that how Kuon's thoughts - that is, he wishes to restore the destroyed country!
You don't know that!
I don't know which one is Demeter!


　Bunchu.


　Demeter-sensei and Zepha, the magician of the 'Zamel School', looked at us vigorously.

''What do you guys think!''
"[....]

　Me, Odette and Gisele looked at each other.
　And then...


''All I know is that I have an 'ancient vessel' to 'guide the immortals'.
...which is appropriate for this fourth level of the undead.
I'm just your bodyguard, so I don't know.


"Mmmm...

　Dr. Demeter and the sorcerer Zephyr growl at our words.
　I can't tell if they're thinking about it or if they're convinced.
　They turn again to the message.

''But then, what does that last sentence mean?''
"....and this is the old corridor ahead. "And the old corridor ahead, and the heart of what you rule, if you head there.
The door ahead is locked, isn't it?
To open a door, you must search for the heart of what you have control over.
''There's nothing to see in this fourth level. If that is the case, then 'Ancient Magic' and 'Ancient Artifacts' must be further down in the hierarchy.
I've got to find that door key by any means necessary.
With the full force of the 'Magic Guild', no matter how many years it takes!

　Dr. Demeter and Zephyr the sorcerer are looking up at the door and talking.

　Odette and Giselle are staring at my hand.
　To be precise, I'm clutching the golden key.

　The key is just barely big enough to fit in the palm of my hand.
　It has the same crest on the surface as the door in front of me.
　The reason why the pieces of stone are attached to it is because it was inside the golem's body a while ago.

　I've retrieved this key from inside the golem after reading Lyle's message.
　By the way, the Myster Blood that I used for 'hacking' has already disappeared.
　The golem is sitting neatly in a corner of the temple. Someone will be able to retrieve it sooner or later.

　But still........what should I do with this key?
　If this is the case, it looks like we're going to have to mobilize the entire 'Magic Guild' to find this key.

''Since it's 'Search the heart of what you rule,' you want me to search the royal palace of the ruined country.
'That's going to take some time. Anyway, I have to go back to the 'Magic Guild' and report back.

"Master Demeter. Mr. Zephyr the Magician.

　I held out the golden key in front of them both.
　I couldn't pretend to be ignorant of this.
　At this rate, the entire Magic Guild is going to be searching the old country palace.

　I don't want to do that either.
　I don't want to do that, so let's just hand over the key and have everyone who wants to go to the fifth underground level.

"This key fell under the wall with a message on it.
What the hell? Really?
'After we found the message, I got curious and looked under the wall. There was a small opening and I found this key stuck in it. Perhaps that was the 'Heart of Thine Own'.

　Dr. Demeter and Zephyr the Magician roll their eyes.
　I continue.

'The teachers have deciphered this message. This means that the two of you are in control of the content of the message. What's more, this message has remained intact because the wall didn't fall down. In other words, I think we can say that the center is the root of the wall that has been holding it up.
So you're saying there was a key at the base of the wall?
'No, but it's that simple...'
It's simple, that's why I, Yuki and Giselle found out.

　Suddenly, Odette stepped forward.

''We've just joined the 'Magic Guild'. Giselle-san here has no knowledge of magic. That's why she couldn't read this message in depth. We could only physically probe around the message.

　Odette looked at me sideways and chuckled.
　As expected of Odette. That's a storytelling style worthy of a duchess.
　Both Dr. Demeter and the sorcerer Zephyr are starting to look convinced.

''The one who left this message may have been the one who resisted the 'Sanctuary Church'.

　I took over Odette's words.

'I suppose that's why they were hoping that teachers with a great deal of knowledge of magic and novices like us, and those with no knowledge of magic like Giselle, would come here together.
''It's not like the 'Sanctuary Church' where some of us have a monopoly on 'Ancient Magic'... but rather each of us working together to get here.
'It was a message I wouldn't have been able to read otherwise. I think so.
As do I, sir.

　Me and Odette looked at each other and nodded.

　I could monopolize this key and go to the fifth level on my own - but after that it would be a hassle.
''I have found ancient artifacts and ancient magic. ''Give me a title,'' he offered, ''where did you find them? That's what we're talking about.

　Besides, Lyle says, 'My Lord, don't force yourself to go beyond this.
　I don't know why, but he went out of his way to leave a message.

　I got the key back, just like Lyle wanted.
　I'll leave it to the people of this time to decide what to do with it.

"Anyway, the key is in here. That's a fact.

　Dr. Demeter said, taking the golden key from me.
　Then he turned to Odette.

I'll ask Odette Suley. Did you find this key?　Or is it Yuki-Grossaria?　Or maybe the vanguard, Giselle, which one?
It's Yuki.
All right. Then I'll ask Yuki-Grossaria.

　...What's more?
　I showed them the message. I've explained it. I've followed up. I've given you the keys.
　I'm sure everything's going to be all right.

　Dr. Demeter's giving me the stink eye.
　So does Zepha the Zamelite wizard next to me. The two of them are looking at each other and nodding.

　Was my explanation too much to ask?
　For that matter ... Odette's expression is bright.
　She holds her mouth and looks like she's trying to stifle a laugh.
　What the hell is this?

''I would like the 'Zamelites' to be witnesses in this matter.
Of course. He was instrumental in rescuing Lady Flora. Of course.

'Yuki-Grossaria. Do you wish to build a new house of nobility?　Or do you wish for the elevation of your family's title?
'What?　Ah, yes. The elevation of my parents' knighthood.

　I couldn't help but answer.
　Dr. Demeter, with a satisfied look on his face.

''Good. This will be passed on to the Liestier royal family from the 'Magic Guild' as an achievement of Yuki-Grossaria. In recognition of this achievement, Viscount Grossaria will be made a Countess.

　It was easy.
　Suddenly, it was decided that my family's knighthood would be raised.

''........I can't see the story....
''The ghosts of this fourth underground level gathered in response to the 'Ancient Magic' and 'Ancient Artifacts'. Isn't that right?
Yes, sir.
They've rushed to the sorcerer and Flora-Zamel, who controls the 'replica-lord'. I'm sure that there is no other ancient artifacts and ancient magic that they want. If there were, they would have flocked to it.
I'm sure you will.
''If that's the case, it's best to assume that the 'Ancient Artifacts' and 'Ancient Magic' are housed in the fifth underground level. However, the door to the fifth underground level was closed.

　Dr. Demeter trailed off.
　Suddenly, Odette grabbed my hand. She's smiling.
　I look behind me and see that Giselle looks convinced too.
　I see what Dr. Demeter is trying to say, too.

"You found the key, which opened the way to the place where the 'Ancient Artifacts' and 'Ancient Magic' are located. That achievement is tantamount to obtaining the right to obtain the 'Ancient Artifacts' and 'Ancient Magic'. Without the key, we would have had to be stuck in this place.
I'm grateful for that. Regardless of the faction.
Zephyr is right. There's probably no greater achievement than that.

　Then Dr. Demeter and the sorcerer Zephyr straightened up...

'The first place of achievement for the fourth layer of the 'Elysian' attack shall be Yuki-Grossaria, and the second place shall be Odette-Slay and her guard Giselle. This will be conveyed to His Majesty through His Highness Cain.
Well, that is, if this key opens the door.
'It's not a watered-down thing. Zephyr.
I guess so. Congratulations. Yuki-Grossaria.

　The sound of applause echoed through the fourth level of the basement.
　Odette and Giselle are smiling and holding my hand.
　While they wave my hand around, I...

　........Speaking of which, my fathers are on their way to King's Landing for their ascension to the rank of Viscount......I hope they're not too surprised to find out that they've suddenly become Earl. .....

　I had been thinking about that.