Episode 89
A wolf
“… Ugh.”
Elric was half-lying down on the carriage seat, exhausted.
I felt like if I left it like that, it would just flow away. The smell of sweat and the heat were so hot that it felt hot.
“Are you okay?”
Hayes looked at me with slightly sad eyes.
“sister… .”
“huh? “What do you need?”
“Please save me… .”
Hayes scratched his cheek as if he was embarrassed.
She also went through similar hardships when she first encountered martial arts because the magic path did not suit her aptitude, so she knew Elric’s hardships well.
To conclude, Hermann’s instructions failed from the beginning.
Without using magical power, you can just strike with a wooden sword 100,000 times. I wonder if that’s a level that a wizard’s stamina can handle.
Even Elric’s stamina and effort while crossing the Blue Yeon Labyrinth were so excellent that he was able to beat up a couple of average wizards.
Nevertheless, Hermann’s task was very difficult, and even it had the condition of ‘maintaining a good posture’, which made it even more difficult.
『In addition, since we have to keep moving by carriage, we have to do it while maintaining our posture on the roof. There will never be another hardship like this.』
For a moment, Mephisto’s eyes sparkled.
『As of today, the king has decided.』
[What?]
『On the day when this King returns to this land with all his power back, I will be very pleased with the lions. I will compensate by giving up the seat on my right… !』
[…] 【Dance】.]
『Sigh!』
Elric sighed naturally.
‘I heard that the knights of the Byle family are all so stubborn and full of camaraderie… . Was it because of something like this?’
If we roll around together like we do now, a sense of camaraderie that never existed before will inevitably arise.
“Should I just smack it away… .”
The problem was that we had already come too far for that.
Hermann’s eyes sparkled so much every time he counted the numbers next to him.
In addition, the blue hawks who were watching next to me were so excited that it would soon be their turn and decided to play rock, paper, scissors for the next turn.
“that is! not! A woman! From the side! Take a look! There is! however! ji! I said I couldn’t do it! one! the poor! Anyway! Of human males! Self-respect! Shim!』
[…] 【Dance harder】.]
『Gya gya gya gya!』
Elric watched Mephisto’s handstand tap dance as the tempo quickened, and sighed as the ground fell.
Then.
‘huh?’
Elric was belatedly able to see that a tangerine cat had fallen asleep in Heise’s Murpak with its body curled up in a circle.
It may have been a cub, but it boasted a rather cute appearance. Her white stripes were stylish, and she even had a triangular pattern called a ‘tuxedo’ on her chin.
But strangely enough, right next to me, Irina was staring at me while chewing on a handkerchief.
“no way… “Sister, that cat?”
“Shh! “Belle, I just fell asleep.”
“… “Did you even give me a nickname?”
“huh.”
Elric opened his mouth wide.
The guy I thought was a kitten was King Velence!
It seems like he has been following Prime Minister Norus a lot since he quietly hugged him when he was depressed because he thought he had betrayed him.
I would have guessed that he was already using sign language and was using a pillow on his lap.
Still, there is a guy who is known as the king of his time like that. Is it okay to not keep things like body weight?
No, rather, the Tiger people are tigers in name and color, so how can they look like cats like that?
“please! Doing it! It sucks! To the youngest! My sister was taken away! second! Same! me! form! good night!”
[…] 【Dance more passionately】.]
『Kyauuuk!』
Elric vented his anger on Mephisto all day long.
* * *
It had been about three days since the group arrived at the Temple of Flowers, following the guidance of King Velence – who now began to call not only Hayes but also Herman by the nickname ‘Bel’.
“Here.”
Elric and the others’ eyes widened.
“here… ?”
“Is it really here? No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t look like a temple.”
Hermann looked back at Belle and tilted his head – he was talking to Belle like Hayes, as he was calling her a nickname.
Before she knew it, Belle had climbed up to Hayes’ head and shook her head. Recently, whenever he had the chance, he spent a lot of time with Hayes, maintaining his hydration state rather than his human form.
Irina was glaring at Hayes with burning gaze as each day passed.
“that’s right. “It looks a bit shabby on the outside, doesn’t it?”
“hmm. It’s not just shabby, it’s… .”
Hermann scratched his cheek as he looked at the temple, with only the marble pillars remaining.
It must have been quite large when it was young, and there were many pieces of various flowers left on the pillars.
At first glance, it looked like a foundation.
“It’s because it’s ‘closed’ right now because of General Dong.”
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“This is closed?”
“yes. “I put in advance notice that it will arrive, so it will be open soon.”
The party quietly looked at the pillar, thinking that they should listen to Bell’s words first.
at that time.
“her! I thought it was called a flower temple. Did this place remain like this?』
Mephisto crossed his arms and stared at the pillar, or more accurately, at the empty space next to it, and then let out a laugh.
Elric asked as he opened his mind’s eye and carefully examined the magic devices surrounding the pillar.
[I guess it was here a thousand years ago?]
“no. There was none.』
[Eh?]
『However, it was in the plan.』
Elric withdrew his mind’s eye and turned his head in that direction. I meant to tell you in more detail.
『This is the ark.』
[ark? what is that?]
『Should we say that it is a new cradle created in preparation for the world’s destruction? The humans at the time, dragons, giants, and even those you call ancient gods… It was a place that was created to prepare for the future after being frightened by the advance of the great demon god and to try to sprout again on this land even after destruction.』
For a moment, Elric remembered the scene he had seen in his dream when he first unsealed the magic spell.
The image of a being fighting against a demon that was tearing up the sky, destroying the earth, and splitting the sea, using dragons and giants to its heart’s content.
Is that exactly what Mephisto meant by ‘destruction’?
『Of course, the advance came to a halt because of you.』
Mephisto narrowed his eyes and glanced at Elric, then turned his gaze back toward the temple.
『Anyway, at the time, I thought the plan was in progress but then stopped. But it seems like the progress continued?』
A slight smile appeared on his lips.
『Maybe there will be some familiar faces. Then it would be very fun.』
These are faces that Mephisto knows.
This is a pantheon where flower gods live, so couldn’t there really be such a being?
At that time, I wondered what Mephisto would feel like.
Cuckoo… !
『It opens.』
When Elric felt a small vibration, he opened his mind’s eye again.
The long grains that looked like hatches became tangled like skeins of thread and began to draw a swirl shape.
Then, a huge ‘door’ was created and began to open from the center.
Clap!
With a sound as if a stone door that had been closed for a long time was forced open.
That’s it…
A solid line was drawn vertically in the middle of the sky, and a cluster of pure white light began to pour in this direction.
There was such a bright light and a warm breeze blowing that I wondered if the dark, black snowy field was being colored with bright light because of General Dong.
Step by step.
Step by step.
From that halo of light, a person wearing pure white robes slowly walked out.
Will it be 150 centimeters? She was a woman of short stature and build. She was wearing a hood so I couldn’t really make out her features, but she had a pretty cute look.
However, unlike ordinary people, both eyes had vertical pupils.
‘reptile?’
Elric could see that half of her forearms beneath her robes were covered in scales.
“I can’t believe they are customers who came during this ‘quiet period.’ almost… “In terms of time here, it’s been about 40 years.”
‘40 years?’
“Nice to meet you. He is called Hunia Trogueax, the landscaper who maintains the Temple of Flowers. “It might be hard to pronounce, so just call me landscaper.”
“Nice to meet you, landscaper.”
When Belle waved her small paw in greeting, the landscaper just nodded and turned back.
“It’s dark and windy outside. “Please come inside first.”
Elric and the group followed the landscaper into the halo of light.
Then, just like when I passed through Antromorph’s monument, a completely different world from the outside unfolded.
A terrain with low hills rising here and there along a wide-open plain.
There was a chilly wind, but dry weeds and wild flowers were swaying on the hillside.
And far away.
There was a marble building standing tall and pointed.
There were various engraved pieces of all kinds of beautiful flowers.
It seemed like that place was a real flower temple.
thud!
At that time, the sound of the door closing was heard and the barrier leading to the outside was closed again.
The group glanced in that direction and then started following the landscaper who started walking ahead of them.
“Usually this place is full of flowers and a warm breeze blows, but with the recent arrival of ‘winter’, it has gone into a dormant period.”
The landscaper guided the group toward the temple and added various explanations.
“It is our temple’s rule not to receive visitors during the closed season. In the meantime, not only our priests who have gone outside, but even the chief priest are strictly prohibited from entering.”
The landscaper glanced back at Belle and continued speaking in a blunt tone.
“However, we have opened the door for a short time at the earnest request of King Tiger, who has been a long-time supporter of our temple, so we hope that you will follow our guidance as closely as possible.”
“Please understand even if the landscaper’s tone of voice seems very harsh. “He was someone who rarely lived outside, so he was naturally quiet, so many people who met him for the first time misunderstood him.”
Belle quickly added an explanation, but the landscaper immediately kicked it away.
“It doesn’t really matter to me whether these people misunderstand or not. On the contrary, if you make a fuss, I can just kick you out, so it’s easier for me, right?”
“… So, that way of speaking is causing misunderstanding?”
“it’s okay. “It’s none of my business.”
“Ugh!”
While Elric was listening to their conversation, he noticed that the texture of the weeds on the shaking mound suddenly became distorted.
‘What about that?’
Although it was very small in size, the wavelength lasted for a very long time.
“During the rest period, many ‘gods’ fall into a deep sleep. Please note that any actions that interfere with hibernation are strictly prohibited. Of course, not all flowers bloom in winter, and some people may see them, so please be courteous during this time. Then, would you please tell us the purpose of your visit… !”
[human! human!]
The landscaper was not about to investigate the group when he suddenly heard a voice from above and had to raise his head.
Is it about the size of your palm? A very small ‘fairy’ with wings as thin as a dragonfly came down, making a bright sound.
[pretty! sister! Pretty! very!]
The fairy came in front of Hayes first and circled around her.
“What do you mean! Heise must be much younger than Soosun!”
Belle protested by waving her cute paw, but the fairy laughed and shook her head.
[If it’s pretty! all! sister!]
“Ugh! Here we go again. Say hello to everyone. You are the god of repair. “Daffodils.”
Everyone looked shocked at Bell’s words.
It seemed like he was just a fairy from the fairy race, but he was a real god?
“Thank you for your words, Su-seon. But when I see Su-seon, she looks more like an older sister. What should I do? “You are so beautiful.”
[sister! Even your heart! Pretty! sister! me! He said it was pretty! Another god! Boast!]
Even though I couldn’t tell exactly what was being said because every word was broken, it roughly sounded like ‘I will boast to other gods as well.’
The god of repair moved his wings and wandered around among the group.
At the same time, I became very impressed with each person.
For Augustine.
[monster! monster! An old and gloomy monster!]
“haha! “Don’t you think it’s a bit absurd for someone who must have been over a thousand years old to be aged by this old man?”
[I don’t know! Something like that!]
For Hermann.
[lion! Fat lion! It’s heavy!]
“this. It’s not ‘scary,’ it’s ‘heavy.’ “I need to work harder.”
To Isabel.
[crush! exertion! however! Sister here too! Pretty! It has the most scent! Feeling good too! It gets better!]
“… thank you.”
For Sean.
[Poor! Knowing! It happens every day!]
“… “Do all gods use the law of interest?”
To the Blue Hawk.
[Naughty guys!]
[shut up! many! Noisy!]
[It’s messy!]
[I’m crazy!]
“Huh?”
“This is the crazy guy, not us! Lady God!”
“you’re right! “I don’t want anything to do with these people!”
“Are these brothers saying what I am going to say?”
We were busy chatting like this non-stop.
Then the god of repair approached Elric for the last time.
Elric, who was secretly anticipating what kind of evaluation he would receive, soon had to open his eyes wide.
[scared! It’s dark! stink! It’s full!]
What the God of Repair was looking at was not Elric.
It was Mephisto next to him.
Wizard who swallowed talent
