337-331 A title that is more troublesome than a brave man

What was waiting for me at the destination of the transfer was a time-space dragon that was about to decay and a spirit queen who was activating some kind of magic at her side.

''I'm back. Time and Space Dragon-sama, that figure is...''

''Luciel, your attack was so strong that you got blown off the body you were holding in place, right?　That attack made it impossible for me to maintain my dependency.

I mean, isn't that a pretty big deal?

Was it true what the Spirit Queen said about not being able to fight?

''It didn't seem like there wasn't that much damage when you were transitioning me?　And he refused to recover, too.

''This relying party had already reached its limit. Even so, the reincarnated dragons were sealed in, so they fixed their bodies in this space to stay in this world for as long as possible.

Maybe I've done something terrible?　I hear that if I'm not good at it, I'll make the evil gods act more active....

I'm afraid to ask that directly, but I pause for a moment before asking again.

''As for me blowing it up, but the other reincarnated dragons have opened it up, are they okay with all that?

'Well, I guess it's okay. As for the reincarnated dragon, it's the poisonous dragon that gave him the role of the dragon god, and it was confirmed that this body was going to decay when it was attacked and blown up anyway.

Well....

You shouldn't have blown it off, should you?　I still think so.　

'That's right. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get out of this labyrinth if I had died. You should be grateful that I activated delay magic on all of your body except for your head.

Thank you, sir.

There are a lot of things I want to say, but if it had disappeared, I wouldn't have been able to leave......I'm really glad.

Even so, the fact that the recovery magic was useless means it's senility.......I'm jealous.

But what happens to that pain if you stop time while you're seriously injured?　You've been in pain for about fifty days?　Or is it possible for a time-space dragon to block out pain?

A lot of things like that came to mind, but since it was pointless to ask, I decided to change the subject immediately.

'Haha. Luciel, you love to train, don't you? But as expected, I can't move my body anymore, and since I promised the spirit queen that I would free you from this labyrinth, I've decided to free you from this labyrinth.

Those were the words I should have wanted to hear.

And in response to those words, a magic circle appeared in the center of the room.

So I can finally go home with this.

While thinking that, a new anxiety came to my mind when I saw the decaying form of the time-space dragon.

''Thank you very much. But before I leave, I have one question I would like to ask you.

What is it?

'Will I be able to defeat or repel the evil gods as it is now?'

I didn't expect to be able to stop or transfer time that easily.

As expected of a time-space dragon, while I think it's because he's a time-space dragon, even if I learned the time-space attribute, I'm not sure I'd have the confidence to do it.

''Well, I guess I can't do it. So I think I'll give you another power.''

'I'll be clear. But the other power, oh!

As the body of the Time and Space Dragon glowed for a moment, the necklace of the reincarnated dragon emerged from the neck, and the light from the Time and Space Dragon was sucked into the necklace.

Not only that, but the light flowed from the necklace to the illusionary sword.

''Now that necklace will have the power of all the reincarnated dragons in it. If the time comes to fight against the evil gods, you can use the necklace to summon anyone you wish. The only way to use it is to call the one you imagine with magical power.　

I really think it was an insanely awesome thing.

''........Can you call Klaia-sama with that summoning?''

"If it's as a relying dragon, I'll be happy to participate in the race.

I guess this would mean that this is a godsend even if I don't.

Well, it really helps me in the future.

''Thank you so much. By the way, I think it flowed into this illusory sword, does it have any effect on you?

Of course it's there. When the reincarnated person is confronted with the evil gods with it, the people around them will not become undead even if they are inside or touched by the miasma of the evil gods.

It was even better than I expected.

This would allow me to fight with my masters.

Well, if I can fight within the sanctuary wards activated, it seems to have the same efficacy.　

''Thank you. Now.........Ah.

Hmm?　What's going on?

Here I felt as if the illusion sword was like a holy sword.

And if I'm the one to repel the evil gods.....

When I think about it, my bad feeling becomes very strong.

''That Toki-Sora Ryu-sama, this doesn't make you a hero or something, does it?

'Oh, you wanted to be a hero, Mr. Reincarnate?　Then you can get your blessing from the spirit queen who keeps looking at us and keeping quiet all the time.

I look at the spirit queen with a blatantly disgusted look on my face.

'I can't decide if that face doesn't want to get blessings from me, or if you don't want to be brave, or if it's both.

I'll be sincere about not wanting to be brave, while reflecting that it was indeed rude.

''I beg your pardon. If possible, I would like to receive blessings to increase my chances of survival. But you don't want to take on the role of a brave man. And the brave man will appear in about forty years, right?

It was the Time and Space Dragon who answered my question.

''That's right. But to be precise, it's the one who has the heroic factor. The real hero is the one who obtains blessings through his or her own actions, like the reincarnated one.

At this rate, I'm really going to be forced into a role.

''........Then I'll fight the evil gods with my illusionary staff instead of the illusionary sword.

''It's a quibble. But if you don't want to be so brave, there are ways to give your blessings and not be brave.

Really?

Yeah, it's boring.

I think what the Spirit Queen is saying is true from the appearance of the Time and Space Dragon.

But is this time-space dragon really on the verge of decay?　It seems like he's just trying to be funny.

Just as I was thinking that, the Spirit Queen begins to talk about the rest of the story.

''Time and Space Dragon, keep your mouth shut. Do you know that the heroes are the Demon King's counterparts?

Yeah.

You're dealing with an evil god. So you don't have to be a hero.

That's a relief to me.

Then of course it's better to receive a blessing.

"Well then, please do that.

We'll wait until after we get out of here.

Yes.

I think the timing is right now.

'Well, you'd better get going now. There's still plenty of time to spare, but there's no telling when it will happen.

Okay. I'll see you soon.

"The space-time dragon will come back.

Yeah. Take care of the world.

I want you to say that to the one who will be brave.

With that in mind from the bottom of my heart, me and the spirit queen, having finished our greetings, proceeded to the magic circle and aimed at the ground.

''Ah, you'll be responsible for transplanting the world tree to the place where it used to be, right?

At that time, when I heard the voice of the sky dragon, I was swallowed by the light of the magic circle.

Then the light immediately subsided, but it wasn't the place where the dragon gods were.

But it was a place that looked vaguely familiar to me.

''Do you know where we are?''

It looks like you made it back to the ground safely. This is the site of the World Tree.

I guess that's why it looked vaguely familiar to me.

But really, the genie queen looks happy.

I'm sure the genie will be happy for all of us if Forenoir and the others meet them again.

I see. In that case, let's immediately transfer to the place where Forenoire and the Dragon God are.

'I'd like that to wait a little longer. I want to inform the spirits of our return now.

I could vaguely guess that it meant something different than meeting with Forenoir and the others, so I decided to let the Spirit Queen do what she wanted.

There doesn't seem to be any particular problem with releasing them here anymore.

''........I understand. Let me know when you're done.

Okay.

The Spirit Queen nodded and closed her eyes.

That was when I tried to move away from her for a bit, as it would be hard for her to concentrate if I was close enough.

The Spirit Queen began to dance as if she were using the stump of the World Tree as a stage for a slow dance.

I'm sure all of these are spirits.

Then that voice suddenly echoed in my brain.

Piron [Title: We have acquired the blessing and protection of the Spirit Queen]

I looked at the Spirit Queen, and before I knew it, her eyes were open.

''O wise Luciel. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for freeing me from the labyrinth of the World Tree.

I'm glad I was able to help.

'Hasn't Luciel the Wise changed his mind about not wanting to be a brave man?

Yeah.

Then I'll title you guardian of the world.

'Eh, I don't need that grandiose title...'　

Piron [title: Protector of the World]

I don't want a title that is outside of the realm of humanity. It's exactly what I feel like I owe.

Now, can you please take me to my daughters?

Yes.

I couldn't bring myself to complain about the spirit sentiment, so I slumped my shoulders and transitioned to the foot of the Dragon Valley.