108 - - The Brave Goes to Meet the Spirit King

We headed for a place called "Spirit Township," where spirits live.

It was located in a corner of the unexplored land called the Far Black Continent.

I had visited there before when I was a hero, so I was able to get there in one shot with a transfer spell.

"This is it?　There's nothing there?

We are in a deep jungle.

The sounds of plants and animals can be heard everywhere.

"Hey, this is the entrance to Spirit Land."

"The entrance looks like a ...... mossy ruin, brother."

Stone statues and broken stone pillars lie here and there.

One of them was a stone door.　

"Behind this door is the world where spirits live.

"Yay!　I'll open it!

Mikhail tries to put his hand on the door.

I instantly get behind my brother-in-law, grab him by the neck, and step back.

Bari bari bari bari bari bari ！！！！

Suddenly, there was a lightning strike where Mikhail was standing.

"What?　What the hell is this?

"It looks like it's warded. It wasn't there the last time I was here."

"Don't move faster than lightning, already ......."

But what are you going to do?　I don't know about the warding."

I walk up to it normally and put my hand on the door.

Lightning strikes me, but I repel it with my fist.

The door opens with a clattering sound.

"Okay, let's go."

"""No, wait a minute!"""

"What? What's wrong?"

"What the hell is going on with the wards?

"I shattered it with my bare hands."

What about the lightning strikes?

"I shattered it with my bare hands."

They all sigh.

"That's amazing, Julius-kun, to break the wards put up by the spirits!"

Thanks. Well, let's go."

Behind the door was a pitch-dark passageway.

Behind me, they walk in single file.

"Why are we in this line?"

"If you walk in the front, there should be plenty of room for traps and such."

It's like a canary in a coal mine.

After that, there were a number of traps set up, but we proceeded to smash them all without any problems.

"The instant death magic and lethal poison ...... trap's killing intent is so high that it's not good."

"I'm getting rid of all of them. I knew you were good. I'm glad I let him lead the way."

After a while, they exit the passage.

"Oh!　It's so beautiful!　It's so sparkly!"

It was in a lush forest.

Particles of seven different colors were dancing in the air.

The plants, trees, and the air contained a high density of spirits, which were probably emitting light.

"Let's go say hello to the king first, shall we?

"The king?　Is there such a thing?"

We go straight through the trees.

"Oh. The king of spirits. She's literally the queen of the spirits.

"Hmmm ......."

Gaius is suddenly in a foul mood.

"What is the relationship between the Spirit King and your brother?"

Oh, here we go. He's really possessive, isn't he?

"I used to be a bit of a... We used to work together. Just friends."

I have only borrowed power from the King of Spirits when I was a hero.

"Hmm ...... just a friend. I think she thinks of you as more than a friend."

"She's such a pain in the ass." "Is there any way to stop her from turning into a female?"

"Shut up, you guys!"

Giggling, Gaius pulls his brother-in-law's cheek.

After a moment.

Through the forest there was a stone temple.

We go inside.

It is not very large and soon we are in the audience chamber of the king.

Seated on the throne was a beautiful bird of fire.

A fire of fire shone brightly.

It radiated a heat that consumed everything in its mere presence.

"Hey, King Spirit. How are you?"

I approach the smiling Spirit King.

"To you, brother. ......"

"Hmm?　What's wrong?"

All of them were on their knees, looking as if they were in pain.

"How can you ...... stand in this? Wow, the pressure ...... is this the magical power of the king of spirits ......?"

Gaius and Mikael barely had time to speak.

But Elise and the others were having a hard time.

At that moment, the Spirit King's body bursts into flames.

The flames eventually take human form.

When the heat wave subsides, there is a beautiful woman with red jade hair.

"I think it's a little better now, isn't it?"

"You look fine. You're still as beautiful as ever."

The Spirit King, whom I had not seen in 2000 years, had not lost any of his beauty.

"............"

Squeezing ～～～～, Gaius pinches my arm.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing!　Phew!　Your brother's an idiot!　You hit on women like you breathe!"

I don't know why my brother is so grumpy.

I'll check the gender again...　Are you lucky?" I'm so lucky!"

The King of Spirits giggles as he watches his brothers.

"I see you have made some amusing friends. So, what can I do for you?

"I need your help."

I explain the situation lightly.

I tell him about the school competition and that there are otherworldly reincarnations and demons among my opponents.

"I see, it's not a student-level skirmish.

"There's never been a time when it was student-level talk, especially since my brother came ......."

Hmmm," the King of Spirits ponders.

"You have taken good care of me. I understand. Let me help you.

Thank you. I owe you.

Hey, it's nothing compared to what you've done for me.

The King of Spirits smiles pleasantly.

"That's Julius. I can't believe that even the King of Spirits has taken notice of you.

The women's team nods in admiration.

"Well, let's first check out your qualities, shall we?

She gets up and goes to Elise first.

"Hmmm......... you have the magical power to be liked by spirits. You have the makings of a genie.

"Are you a spirit ...... surgeon?"

"Well, usually magic is generated inside the body and converted into magic. However, a genie is not a genie, but a spirit that is converted directly into magic. You will be able to use greater magic with less power than usual.

The Spirit King gathers magic power in his right hand.

"Let some of the spirit's magic flow through you. "Then I can unleash your hidden power, what will you do?"

"Please!"

Touch Elise's stomach and let the magic flow through her.

At that moment, her body glows seven colors.

The spirits of the air bless you. You have become a new master of the spirit arts.

Next, the King of Spirits goes to Sakura.

You are more special. You have a spirit ...... inside you. You are from the Far East, aren't you?

Yes. But a spirit animal ......?　I've never heard of it."

"They are beasts like guardian spirits that have been passed down from generation to generation. And they have more than one. But they are locked."

"So, if I go to ......, if I break the seal, will I be able to handle it?"

Maybe. But to seal it is to put it in danger. Are you willing to take that risk?

"Please."

The Spirit King puts his finger on Sakura's brow.

"d*mn ......!　What a ...... amazing power ......!"

Some kind of spirit animal must be running rampant in his body.

I put my hand on his shoulder as he tries to devour me.

"Calm down, okay?

As I say this, the spirit animal that had been rampaging inside Sakura's body becomes docile.

"My God, the spirit animal is afraid of you!　I'm impressed."

"Ze ......!　Huh ......!　Thanks for the help ......, Julius."

"Don't worry about it. We'll learn to control our powers slowly."

Next, the Spirit King goes to Michael.

"You are an archangel.

"Yes. Do you understand it well?

"Angels and spirits are very close. I will share some of my power with you.

A feather of flame appears in the palm of the King of Spirits.

It becomes a spark of fire that rains down on his brother-in-law.

"Oh!　I'm so motivated!"

"With practice, you will be able to wear the spirit. Now ......"

Finally, the Spirit King comes before Gaius.

"There is nothing ...... I can do for you."

"What?　What do you mean?

"I mean, you don't need the blessing of a spirit."

She looks at Gaius' twin swords.

"You already have great power. But you have not yet mastered it fully."

"You mean the Warriors Sword?　...... sure, I don't know how to use my saber."

When Gaius had used his spiritual equipment before, he had only been able to do about 20% of what he was supposed to do.

That was proof that he had not yet been able to control the power of the Warriors.

"I will not give you the power, but I will teach you how to control it. I am especially good with fire.

"Please, please, please!"　

Gaius bows his head to the King of Spirits.

"Well, well, you've grown, little brother."

Before, he didn't bow down.

He used to be so stubborn.

"Finally, Julius. I have something for you.

"What is it?

The Spirit King opens his hands.

There is a burst of flame, which soon transforms into a single [key].

"What is this?

Your brother used to use this weapon before he was reborn. It is the key to the treasury where he kept it.

I take the key.

"Could it be that thing?"

"Yes, that's it. I retrieved it from the straw after you were reborn."

He takes the key and puts it in his pocket.

"Thanks for picking it up. But is there ever a time to use ......?"

I don't know. But it belongs to you. It's only logical that I give it back to you.

Gaius nods his head.

"What is that thing?"

"Well, it's like a trump card."

"The trump card of the god of valor is ...... something really bad, isn't it? ...... Don't ever use it!"

"Oh, yeah. Okay. I'll never use it."

Well, the only time you should use it is when something as bad as world collapse happens, so it's better not to use it.

"Brother, didn't you just omit an important part?

"What are you talking about?"

Thus, we trained under the King of Spirits.

Our training in the spirit world lasted one year.

But since the flow of time is different from the outside world, a year here is one day outside.

Thanks to our training, we improved our level considerably.