259-253 Underground

The miasma is a miasma that can only be found in the underground passageways to the castle that Keti knew about.

The miasma is a miasma that can only be used for one reason.

It's a good thing that the miasma is not a problem.

My tail is hanging down and my ears are hanging down, but since Ketty is the only one who knows about this tunnel, I decide to check it out right away.

Then Ketty looked down and apologized.

It will take about ten minutes to get there on foot. I'm sorry, Luciel-sama, I'm sorry.

There's no need to apologize for this, it's not right to be angry.

The miasiasma is so extensive, there must be a culprit that creates the miasma.

The miasma is not something that can be known or understood beforehand, so don't worry about it. The mere fact that the miasma is strong enough to visualize is enough to make us worry about whether the aura coat is enough to block the miasma.

Master Luciel, what is this aura coat?

It is a holy attribute spell that can block the miasma in the air for an hour, slow down the progress of illnesses, and also make it difficult for people to get affected by abnormalities. I've only used it a few times now.

When the Aura Coat was explained to him, he suggested that Lionel would take the lead.

'You have some useful magic, don't you? Then I'll go check it out. If Luciel-sama's magic has also increased in potency, then it shouldn't be a problem.''

That's not good enough. Lionel-sama is the key to this operation. I want to have a chance to redeem myself, so let me go.

In that case, I'll go with you.

I've never seen Ketty prodding Lionel's opinion before.

If Kefin is going with you, I'll leave it to you........

''Well then, Ketty and Kefin, I'll activate the Aura Coat, so go check out the underground passageway. If you feel any physical discomfort in the tunnels, find enemy soldiers, have difficulty seeing, or any of the above, come back immediately.

Ha!

The miasma is a miasma that has been in use for a long time.

The miasma is a miasma that can be used for a number of reasons.

The miasma is like a virus for ordinary humans.

If it accumulates in the body, it is said to cause illness and abnormalities.

The miasma is a miasma that causes people to become demons. The moxie of the moxie, the moxie of the miasma, is the original researcher?　The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a waste of time.

If they were good enough to create a demon race after only a few years of research, they could have done something else....

Just like Mr. Bazak said, only twenty percent of those who can turn into demons will be able to do so, and eighty percent of them will die, so how many sacrifices did they have to make?　Just thinking about it makes the man named Cloud seem crazy.

''Luciel-sama, since a battle with the demon race will be unavoidable, it might be better for you to recover your magic power while you're at it.

'Well, it's going to be a series of battles for sure, but we'll manage it. I'm more interested in what kind of policy the country is going to take after everything is over now.

That's for sure.

Lionel touched his slightly stretched beard as he agreed with me.

It's been a few minutes since Ketty and Kefin disappeared into the underpass, but there's something that's been bothering me.

Esther and Paula haven't said a single word.

I've always thought they don't usually talk much, but these two would be airborne if left alone.

They are dependable and trustworthy companions, but I sometimes wish they would improve one day.

'Esther, were there any places you knew of on the way here?'

''Well no, I didn't have any. And I didn't go out when I was in the Imperial City, so I don't remember much about it.

I'll look for you later on the golem. If it doesn't work, we'll look for it in the air.

Yes, thank you, Paula.

At my words, Estia smiled lightly, somewhat fleetingly, and shook her head.

Paula called out to Estea to comfort her.

I was relieved to see that scene and waited for Ketty and the others to return.

A few moments later, they came back from the underground passage.

We're glad you came back. So what was it like in the underpass?

''We don't know if it's a demon race or not, but there were a dozen or so signs of it. The underground passage was not that dark, but the miasma made it difficult to see.

This aura coat is awesome. I didn't feel the miasma at all.

Okay. So you think that's going to get us into a fight in the tunnels?

Yes. A fight will be inevitable.

Is there a split in the tunnels?

'There is a nya. It's just that there's a fork in the road where that sign was solidified, so it doesn't matter much.

'Right. So a fight is inevitable then? Haha~ I hope the underpass doesn't collapse.

It's as simple as trying not to fall apart.

Paula said and puffed her chest out.

'By the way, Master Luciel, what do you intend to do with this person?'

It was Mr. Bazak that Estia had asked about.

After Estia put him to sleep, Mr. Bazak didn't seem to wake up.

''Even if I wake you up here, you'll be in the way when you fight the demon race, so let's just take you there.

Is this person still of any use to you?

I know that Lionel doesn't have very good feelings for this Mr. Bazak, but I have to take him somehow.

That's the way I feel about it.

'Yeah. I know it might get in the way now, but for some reason I feel like I should take him with me.

On a hunch ... then I'll take you there.

'Ah. Well, then, once we've given everyone an area barrier and an aura coat, we'll proceed to the underground passageway.

Thus I granted everyone magic and we all went down the stairs leading to the underpass.