Book 9: Chapter 3: Part 4

Book 9: Chapter 3: Part 4

Heres the chapter, enjoy~

Part 4

After somehow escaping the attack by the Dragonias, we came across a strange temple-like building on a planet. The temple stood alone on the planet, but its unusual size bothered me more than its appearance.

Is this really a human temple?

As Iris-san noted, the size of the temple didnt look like it was built for humans.

From a distance, I could see that there was only one entrance. There was no door; just a gaping hole that led into the structure.

However, the size of the entrance was strange. It was so huge that even the huge spaceship of the Dragonias that we had just fought could easily fit through it, not to mention Merl-sans spaceship that we were currently on.

In order to explore the planet first, Merl-san lightly operated the panel, and the spaceship landed quietly.

We arrived safely on the planet, but the closer we got to the temple, the more I realized how huge it was. When I stood at the entrance and looked up, I couldnt even see the top of the entrance from directly below.

T-this is really built by Sage-san, isnt it?

I was overwhelmed by its size. No matter how I looked at it, I couldnt imagine that it was built for humans

Even from the alien Merl-sans perspective, the building in front of us seemed strange, and her eyes widened.

(This is the first time Ive seen such a strange structure Was it built for some giant race?)

Yes, as Merl-san said, the size would be more convincing if we were told that it was built for gods or giants.

However, as if to deny our idea, Ouma-san, who landed on the planet with us, shook his head.

No. This is exactly what the Sage created and what Yuuya should inherit.

E-even if you say I should inherit it what was the purpose of building such a large temple?

I dont know what hes thinking. Lets just go.

Wait!

As Ouma-san walked into the temple without hesitation, we hurriedly followed after him.

Once inside the temple, the walls were covered with a strange, slippery material that looked like marble.

Meanwhile, Odis-san touched the wall and tried to channel some magic power, but he quickly shook his head.

Fumu I have no idea what it is. Ive never seen anything like this in our world either. But given that this wall is impervious to magic, Im guessing that this material is used to protect something from magical attacks.

As I was listening to the results of Odis-sans brief analysis, I suddenly heard a tremendous sound. I hurriedly turned my attention towards it and saw Master Usagi kicking at the wall.

Master Usagi!

(Mm? Oh, Im sorry. Ive never seen this material before. I was curious about its durability, but I didnt expect it to be unbreakable.)

Even if you were curious, would you normally kick it?

(Dont be so angry. It didnt break, so its fine, right?)

Thats not the point though!

Isnt everyone really acting too freely? Or am I just too nervous?

Then, like Odis-san, Merl-san also touched the wall and seemed to be operating her device to check something.

(This is an unknown material that hasnt been registered in our database. I did a contact analysis, and as Odis-san said, this material is quite resistant to magic power. In addition, as for its strength Was it called the [Black Hardwood Tree] that grew in the [Great Devils Nest]? It seems to be even harder than that.)

Its more than that tree?

[Black Hardwood Tree] is an extraordinary plant that can not be damaged by Master Usagis skills or Sage-sans weapon, but this material is harder than that

I hadnt even gotten to Sage-sans legacy yet, but even here at the entrance, I was already preoccupied with other things.

I couldnt see the ceiling because its too high so I didnt know what kind of light source was used, but the building was brightly lit The more I searched, the more strange things I discovered.

Look at that.

!?

As we walked down the corridor for a while, a huge door suddenly appeared in front of us.

It was a door as big as the entrance, with a sci-fi design on the surface.

There were glowing lines running all over the door, rather than otherworldly feel, it gave it a futuristic look.

There is nothing here, is there?

Theres nothing here.

The material of the walls of the room itself is no different from the corridor weve been walking through. Either way, its an unfamiliar material

(Its a bit of a letdown, considering how ostentatious the staging was.)

I still cant believe it, just like Master Usagi said.

Woof

Buhi.

Pi?

Night and the others were also looking around the room, but they couldnt find anything in the end.

Then Ouma-san tilted his head.

Its strange Before we opened the door, I could strongly sense the presence of the Sage from the inside of the room, and then all of a sudden that presence disappeared What the hell is going on?

As everyone was puzzled by this situation, Iris-san looked at me with a sudden realization.

Ara? Yuuya-kun, have you ever worn a bracelet like that?

Eh?

I also looked at where Iris-san was looking, and surprisingly, I saw an unfamiliar bracelet on my arm!

W-what the heck is this?

I dont remember wearing it at all, so I hurriedly tried to take it off, but

Fuh Nnggh!? Nnngghhhh!

No matter how hard I pull, it wont come off my arm! No way!

I immediately activated my [Identification] skill and found that it was

[Contract Bracelet] :: A contract bracelet.

What is the meaning of this skill!

What do you mean the items name and description are the same! What does the contract say in the first place?

As I was confused by the questions that were coming out of my mouth at an alarming rate, Ouma-san approached the bracelet.

I see. The Sages presence I had felt in this room was from that bracelet

U-um I mean, what is this?

Perhaps the bracelet is the legacy of the Sage. What do you think? Do you know how to use it?

Not at all.

Well, thats just the way he is. He must have set it up so that youll know how to use it at some point.

I hope so

I tried to use my skills to look into it, but nothing came up, and I also tried to channel my magic power, but it didnt work.

However, if Ouma-san is right and this item is Sage-sans relic, then we have no more business in this place.

When we left the room, the door that had just reappeared just disappeared again like smoke.

It really is a strange building. The Sages magic is unfathomable

Odis-san said while observing the door disappearing. Even from the perspective of a magic specialist, Sage-sans magic was still outstanding.

Umu. Other than the bracelet in Yuuyas hand, there is no other sign of the Sage in this place.

Yes Im not particularly attracted to anything anymore either.

Whenever I came to this place, I felt as if I was being called by something, but after I got the bracelet, I didnt have that feeling anymore, so I could assume that our business here was over.

Merl-san, its been a little long, but were good to go here. Lets go.

(I understand. From here, we can warp all the way to the area around Amel, so lets leave right away.)

After nodding to Merl-sans words, we left the planet.