...here... what?

　When I woke up, I found myself in a place where it was pitch black. I didn't know if I was standing upright, upside down, or lying down, and I didn't know if I was left or right.

　But the place is familiar to me. How could I forget it? Because this place.....

"You're awake.

　I heard a beautiful woman's voice. I turned towards the direction of the voice, and there was a beautiful woman standing there, as usual.

''It's been a while, Goddess Aster.''

Yes. It's been a while. Ravert Lanwalker. The last time we met was the first time you fought a demon general.

　The goddess Aster smiling at my face (I don't know if it's there) and smiling at me. But the one who called me here.

''Mmm, I think we can talk some more.

But the fact that you've invited me here means something, doesn't it?

　The goddess Astell, who read my mind, puffs up her cheeks. It's a very cute thing for someone with a made up beautiful face to blow their cheeks, but that's not the point at this time. If possible, I'd like to get to the point quickly.

''.........it can't be helped. Then let me tell you why I called you. Having said that, I'm sure you've already noticed it too.

The one that possessed you, demon sword?

　When I ask, the goddess Aster shakes her head. I knew it. After that black haze possessed Demon Sword-kun, the atmosphere changed completely. That must have been the cause.

''The Demon Sword-kun you speak ofーーKaido Takumi had my blessing. He had given me the title 'Endured One' as a title. The ability, simply put, was to become strong just by receiving it.

　.........I didn't think that Demon Sword-kunーーKaido was a blessing holder. Since there are five of us in this world, you were the last one, along with me, Caro, Tigris and Kana.

　Besides, can you become stronger just by receiving it? I don't know the details, but I think it means to take the attack of the opponent.

It's not just attacks, but curses and such. However, it was avenged. As you had nicknamed him, he had a magic sword. If it was true, holding that thing should cause a change in his body. But he was able to use it normally.

And you blame the blessing for that?

'Yes. Yes. Thanks to the blessing, I was able to endure what was normally unbearable. Because of that, I also possessed the power of the demon race, which the human race could not possess.

　It was true that those guys with demonic swords had mutated their bodies without exception, and were in a state of rampage without an ego. However, Kaido was using it as a sword normally.

''So, what is that guy that possessed Kaido's body?　I had some pretty creepy magical powers.

''Yes. He is possessed by the Demon God Baron, whom the Demon Generals are trying to resurrect.

I knew it.

　It was a bit predictable. The only opponent that had such unpleasant magical power and that all seven demon generals would bow to would be the Demon God.

''Yes. But it's not a complete revival. The seal hasn't been lifted yet.''

Sealed?

Yes, sir. These are the five seals on this continent. The ones I sealed Baron with long ago are still intact.

　A seal that will remain on the continent. Then they're going to come after us next.

''It's the lifting of the seal. Once the seal is lifted, Demon Baron will be completely revived. Mr. Ray. I have a favor to ask.

　........If you've said this much, you don't need to say any more. You want me to protect the seal. The goddess Astel, who can read my mind, sees my mind's mutterings and looks like she's about to cry.

''........I know that I'm forcing you alone to do this. I'm sorry.

'It's nothing new. I may have said it before, but I'm already involved enough. Besides, I can't let you destroy the world I live in now.

　My decision is still the same. I won't let them destroy my future life. The goddess Astell, perhaps sensing my determination, also cries politely. Then she wiped them away, and this time her expression changed to one of divinity.

''Well then, my apostle, Leyvelt Lanwalker. I will tell you the location of the seal. The locations are the Great Divine Tree in the Kingdom of Forest Faria, the Water Dragon Shrine in the Kingdom of Ciria, the Great Gold Mountain in the Federal Republic of Eirnolt, my Temple in the Papal Kingdom of Arcadia, and finally the Demon Land in the Kingdom of Nanor.

　They all seem to be important places.

''Come to think of it, one of the demon generals, Azel, said that the final point is the Demon Land, what's going on over there?''

The main body of Demon Baron is sealed up there. Didn't you wonder?　The land is flooded with monsters. The reason for this is because of the miasma emitted by the main body of the Demon Baron, even though it is sealed. Because of that, the monsters grew stronger and stronger.

　I didn't think the cause of the demons in the demon land was that kind of cause. I've certainly wondered about it, but I thought it was that kind of place.

''Ravert Lanwalker-san. Please forgive me for placing the fate of the continent in your hands. I can't apologize for this, but I will give you this.

　As the goddess Aster said that, a shiny object flies to me from her hand. It fits into my hand and I look at it.

Key?

'Yes, sir. It is a key to open a certain door. You'll need it. The Dragon King and his men know where the door is. It's up to you to tell us where it is.

　I don't know what it is, but I'll be thankful for it. And now that you're done, the body of the goddess Aster starts to glow.

I'm sure I won't be able to come out for a while. I can only leave it in your hands, so please forgive me.

Hey, we don't mind our own business, we just want a place to live. Just pray that Goddess Astell finds us safe. She'll be the Goddess of Victory.

　When I say such a shitty thing, the goddess Aster gushes and laughs, pfft.

''I understand. I'll pray for you all to win.''

　Then, with the last smile of the goddess Aster, my consciousness was cut off.