166-166·Artifact




Lazevara what do you think you're doing?

 After the morning HR was over.
 I questioned Lazevara about it.

'Oh,'

 Then she turns around and smiles a bewitching smile.

'Aren't you actually happy?'
Me?
'Yeah. Because you're being ridden by a beautiful woman like me! Wouldn't it be irresistible if you were a boy?

 I don't know what you're talking about.
 Totally. He was originally a prankster god, but I feel that transferring to the magic academy has added to that.
 By the way - Razebara is still on my lap.
 There are no signs of separation.

''Get away from Kurt!
'It's true! It's a disgrace!
No matter how many gods it's foul....

 Seeing this, Lara, Marise and Cynthia are making a lot of noise around her, trying to move her.
 Cynthia even heard the commotion and flew all the way from the next class.

I don't want to. I don't want to be in Kurt's lap,

 But Razebara would not move.
 Lara and the others tried very hard to move it, but Razebara didn't move even slightly.

''You're using the body-enhancing magic Rise Power........''

 That's why I haven't been able to move the seemingly frail girl, Lazevara.
 Even a god can at least use simple magic.

''Magic ... if that's the case!

 Lara emitted a single voice of energy.
 At the same time, she also activated her body-strengthening magic, Rise Power.

''Get away from Kurt!
Hey.

 Then Lazevara, who had not been able to move it by using the lever, lifted up in a heap.

You can't do this to me!

 Lara puts it down to the ground as it is.
 She puts her hands on her hips and has a pouty face.

''I'm surprised. Even though I'm not very good at magic, how could I be defeated by someone other than Kurt...''

 Lazevara looked stunned.

''I'm having Kurt teach me magic!
Me too. It was Lara earlier, but I can do this as well.

 Lara threw out her chest with an ehemism, and Marise hurriedly interrupted her.

''You too...?''

 Seeing Marise, Lazevara looked even more surprised.

 --Um.
 After all, Lara and Marise have grasped something from the previous battle.

 I was reincarnated a thousand years later in search of someone stronger than me.
 I had half given up on the idea that there was no one like that anymore, but somehow, somehow, these two people have the makings of it.

"It may be only a matter of time before they catch up with us.

 I mumble.

'Kurt, what did you say?'

 Lara notices this and asks a question.

'No I just thought that the rate of growth of Lara and Marise was more than I expected, too. I figured at this rate, it might just be a matter of time before I stop being able to teach them.

 It was frank.
 It was meant to be the greatest compliment.

 But Lara, Marise, and Cynthia hurriedly approached my face.

'What! Kurt! What are you talking about!
'There's still a lot left to be taught, you know!
'I don't want Kurt to not be able to teach me... and Cynthia is growing up too...'

 I mouthed.

'Haha. I agree. I still have a lot to teach Lara and Marise and Cynthia.

 Looking at the girls' faces, a smile naturally broke out on their faces.
 I stroke each of the girls' heads in turn.

'You're still making out with each other,'

 Seeing this, Lazevara's lips twitched.
 Is there something he doesn't like?

''Nevertheless, Razebara. I've heard a few things since you defeated Bagnuba but can you tell me more about the fact that the gods are thinking the wrong thing?

 It was a change from the friendly atmosphere.
 When I asked her a question, Lazevara's eyes became serious.

I'm sure I told you, but I don't know the whole story either. But it looks like things are pretty bad.''
What do you mean?
There are ancient artifacts that exist in the divine realm.
"Law.

 I know about the existence of divine weapons.
 The divine sword that Razebara uses is part of it.
 But the 'ancient divine artifacts' is apparently another thing.

''From the way Razebara talks, it sounds rather troublesome, doesn't it?
Yes, but it's just that it's a sacred artifact from 10,000 years ago. It's just that it's a sacred artifact from 10,000(ish) years ago(ish). To us, 10,000 years ago is like a year ago to humans... but even so, it's too powerful to be used anymore.
It's malfunctioning...?

 Lazevara nods in agreement to my question.

 But it's still ten thousand years ago.
 I didn't think I'd ever heard of such a name a thousand years ago, but of course not.

''I don't think any amount of Kurt would be able to win once the ancient divine artifacts are activated.
Huh. Even me?

 He blurts out.

'I'm looking forward to it. I'd love to see that ancient artifact or whatever it is.
You've got a big smile on your face. You're the only one who's happy to hear that you can't win.
Really?

 I put my hand over my mouth, and sure enough - I had unconsciously made a smile.
I'm not at all afraid of hearing that there might be someone stronger than me.
 On the contrary, it's so much more than that, it's that I'm excited about the weapon I haven't seen yet.

'What do you mean even Kurt can't win!
'Well, I've had plenty of enemies who have said that before. It's too late now.
'If it was Kurt I could take that thing down in one shot...'

 Lara was upset and Marise remained calm. Cynthia puffed out her cheeks in frustration.

''So... in the scheme of things... the ancient divine artifacts hold the key to that 'no-no'?
Yeah. It's a long story, but--yes.

 Then Lazevara suddenly clapped his hands with a pan as if he had a flash of something.

'Kurt, you want to see the ancient sacred artifacts, don't you?
Yeah, sure.

 Even though it's malfunctioning, it's still a godsend.
 There's no reason why I wouldn't be interested in it.

Then let's take a look.
What?

 When I asked him back, Lazevara put a finger to his mouth and continued, "I'm inviting you to the God Realm.

"I'm inviting you to the God Realm.