130 128: split into two.

Arnold took the returned dirt to the Fralia branch.Considerable equipment will be needed to determine if it contains toxins.

Iris and Basilio are at the Flaria branch right now, and they're cooking for me.I wanted to see my face, but I decided that it would be better not to walk around the city indefinitely and waited at the inn.

Arnold came home earlier than I thought.--Wrinkle between your eyebrows more than usual.

"Definitely. The soil contains toxins."

For a moment, everyone breathes.And then...

"Uhhhh.So the monsters you met were working in the woods?Instead, are you blind that you attacked Laura with your own destiny?Kokoshi! "

Malta spoke first.

I approach Arnold.Then he handed over the paper with the test results in silence.

Soil was harvested sometime, but the toxins were not uniform in strength and all were different.The most toxic is the soil near the entrance, and the nearby large trees with spiritual drinking water - compared to the entrance - are few.However, it contains much more toxins than I thought overall, and it may not be that far before the poison can rot Fontarphne-sama's tree.

Seeing the variation in toxin strength, there may be multiple sources of poison somewhere in the forest.

"It seems that the monster is still working on it now.Then I have to slap it. "

"That's right. Hurry and explore the woods."

Lukash, who peered into my hand, agreed.But the calm voice of Vake broke in.

"Are you looking for something nasty to find?It's not one place either. It's more likely. "

"But we have to do it.Before it's too late. "

Lukash tells himself to speak forcefully.

Young familiars are right.Before it's too late, we have to beat the woods where the poison is spreading.But Vake is right.It is too late to just look for it without any solution.

Everyone thinks and a few seconds of silence fall.

Diona opened her mouth as if she had noticed something unexpectedly.

"Will the dirty soil be restored when we solve the source of the toxin spreading?

Diona's words met the faces of all her friends.

If the monster was spreading the toxin in bulk, it could be defeated, or the toxin created by the monster could disappear together.But if that's not the case - we'll have to figure out a way to extinguish the toxins in the soil.

Might work if we dispense the antidote and infiltrate it into the soil.But can we infiltrate the vast forest with antidotes by hand?

― ― It was the spirit of the vibrant wind, Wentor, who broke the silence that fell again when it appeared.

Rikerlant should be able to do it.He's a spirit of earth, so he can cheer up the earth!Well done on purifying the dirty land!

Rikerlant. Spirit of earth.--Those words remind me of last night's conversation.

It is the name of the Spirit, for which Lukash and the others have not yet been saved.

Then why don't we save you first?I still don't know what caused the poison, but if you know how to cheer up the soil, you should go there.So when the soil gets better, I can calm down a little bit and plan my countermeasures. "

"But while we help the earth's spirits, we may die completely."

Malta proposes. Arnold says calmly.

After striking the origin of the toxin, let the earth be energized by the spirit of the earth, Rykerrant.That's the best way.However, since we don't know the cause of the toxin, it would be better for you to cheer up the soil first without hitting the main body.Also, even if the toxin is intruded, I can buy time.If we buy time, we should be able to devise appropriate measures.

However, if we look at the amount of toxin contained in the soil, it is likely that the poison will run out if we prioritize the rescue of Rikerlant without doing anything.

― ― The moment I raised my hand to stay here and formulate the antidote.

"... I can't say it's a good idea, but can we split up?

Poof, and Vake murmured.

Everyone's eyes gather on him.I also lowered my raised hand and stared at Vake.

"How about we split up here with the team that investigates the toxins and reduces the damage, and the team that helps the earth spirits toward the Rykerrant Gorge, and move on."

Vake's tone is bitter.I don't think it would be a good idea for him to divide his strength into two.But I can't help but make a bitter decision in this situation.

Soon Arnold opened his mouth.

"Then I'll stay in Flaria.Suitable for specialties.Ampere, I need your help. "

Arnold looks back. Staring at me with my black eyes, I nodded reflectively.

"Yes, of course."

I meant it from the beginning.I had no choice but to refuse.

Nevertheless, as usual, Arnold's judgment is quick when he gets angry.The proposed Wake also laughed too early and said with a softer expression than before.

"You two are tough on boulders.It is possible that the demon King will think of his movements and be attacked.At least another one.... "

He's right, Arnold and I alone are militarily unforgiving.We cannot help the Knights, but they will also be busy fighting the active monsters.

It was Malta that raised its hand against Wake, who looked up at his companions.

"Then shall I stay?Lukash should definitely be there, and Diona can use the power of light.If you're going to land for the first time, you'd better stay with Vake.If you think so, how much is it?

Malta's judgment was sober and convincing to everyone.

"... yes, that's right.That might be good. "

Lukash also slowly agreed.

Somehow, I solidified in pairs with Arnold and Malta, Lukash and Diona and Vake, and stood face to face.However, when I saw this, I felt that it was too dangerous for these three to go to the place where the demon king breathed.

"But isn't it dangerous for the three of you to go as much as you want?There must be a lot of monsters.... "

If the next Rykerland Gorge is the same as the Gorge Dungeon in my memory, it's a place to walk through tough scaffolds and confront monsters who are never weak.Even though Lukash and Diona had the power to specialize in monsters and Wake was more accustomed to fighting, there were still too few trio parties.

Vake scratched his head with his right hand and said, "That's right."

"Why don't you call the Knights right there?"

"Call Mercedes"

Arnold broke into the conversation.

Waving up at him standing diagonally behind him.Arnold wrinkled between his eyebrows and said in an undisputed tone.

"Mercedes is my master of concoction and an excellent magician and concoctor, Elf.I am well aware of this situation.Better than bringing in a stranger knight.I don't know where the Devil's breath is.I don't want to make things easier for others in the land of spirits. "

--That was an unexpected suggestion from “I”.

Elvira, a full member of Last Brave, comes to mind instead of Arnold.But it is unlikely that Arnold, who cares about his sister, will send her sick and young to the battlefield.I knew it, but I didn't expect Mr. Mercedes to have white feather arrows.

But when I heard Arnold's words, the more I thought about it, the more I felt fit.

Mercedes, a master of an excellent blender named Arnold, and an elf of many species born with strong magic.I've been talking about it without him, but it's going to be a huge force.

However, the name of a strange woman suddenly appeared, with a confused expression of some of her friends.

"I know Mr. Mercedes very well.I've been taking care of you since I was a kid. "

After asking Lukash to follow him, he seemed convinced of the boulders.

Lycarant Gorge is headed by Lukash and Diona, Veik and Mercedes.Me and Arnold, Malta are here to stop the toxin from spreading even slightly.--That settled the story.

Unexpectedly, Arnold called out to Wentler as he drifted through the universe.

"Wentle, can you get my sister?I'll stay in the village alone. "

Let me cum!

I was worried about Elvira's safety when Miss Mercedes disappeared.But if the Spirit follows me, it will be a tougher protection than ever.I was relieved.

The rest of the anxiety is that I'm okay with staying in Flaria for a long time.It is possible that I was attacked in Flaria by blind eyes to work on this craftsmanship in the woods, but the monster did recognize my face.

With Arnold and Malta among the brave, the monsters might attack, but I don't want to get involved as much as I can.

"Am I okay to stay in Flaria?The city was attacked by another attack..... "

Let's set a line in my city of Flaria.It's a simple boundary, but it's much tougher than the one that's being held up right now. "

I was relieved by the powerful words of the Spirit of Fire, Avour, who appeared from nowhere.In "Last Brave", it was mainly only support in terms of combat, but it was more comfortable than I thought that I could actually use the help of the Spirit.

Malta whistles.

"I can count on you, Avale!

Only until I have the power.

"... I see, there's a time limit here too."

Malta sees Lukash and the others.They must go to the Rikerland Gorge to save the Spirit before the great tree of Fontaapne decays, and while the power of Avur is with them.

Tension runs between us.Immediately after staring at each other for a few seconds, they began to walk.Even one second is a waste of time.

On the other hand, we are

"Hurry, I'll use the vessel to talk to Mercedes.Ampere, just in case, could you call Mr. Caspere? "

I nodded at Arnold's words.

I hurry to write to Mr Caspere in time for the evening flight.It was closer to the report than a letter.Being in Flaria and briefly reporting on the current situation.I don't want to help you, I should tell you if there is a change, as I am given a special break from hiding.

Two faces appeared behind my head as I wrote.

(Oh, yes, contact Iris and Basilio....)

The juniors who are taking care of everything.I'll let them know I'm in Flaria.

--And I remember there.Speaking of which, Mr Basilio was familiar with the poison.Can I borrow his wisdom?

I finished writing to Mr. Caspere and looked out the window.The sun is setting.A hasty day is coming to an end.

(I can't believe this is how you're going to get involved in the journey of the brave.)

The last few days have been a series of unexpected developments.But now it's real.

I will never let Fontarpune-sama's tree die.Failure may close the way to the Holy Sword needed to defeat the Demon King -

Slightly tap the cheeks to add mood.I asked Malta to accompany me to the city in order to deposit a letter for the carriage leaving Flaria for King's Landing at night.

It was Mercedes who sent me a letter to Caspere and welcomed me back to the inn.Apparently, he nodded in reply to Arnold's request and risked further travel time to come through the space-time gap.

Laura, you're in trouble.

"Oh no... I'm sorry I'm so bumpy."

"No, I'm glad I could help."

Fufufu, Mr. Mercedes smiles beautifully.In fact, I've never seen how much of her magic is, but I was relieved to see it settle down so far in these circumstances.

I'm sure Mr. Mercedes will be fine.It will definitely help Lukash and the others.

As I spoke with Mr Mercedes, Arnold slowly approached.After Mercedes found it, he laughed small and called out.

"Arnold, why isn't Elvira me?!I was angry. "

Elle's too early.

"Yeah, that's right.She knows that, so she's going to start a special training with the Spirit and Wentor-sama tomorrow. "

Elvira seemed to be stubborn, and I smiled secretly.It would be a good experience for her to receive man-to-man instruction from the Spirit.

Mercedes clasped Arnold's eyebrows and said with her fingertips in a gentle voice that could be told by a small child.

"She wants to help you, too.You have to understand that feeling. "

Arnold doesn't answer. But I pulled my mouth tighter than before.

A brother who never wants to put his sister on the battlefield, and a sister who trains magic to help his brother.Rocco's brothers and sisters may be gradually losing their minds because they think about each other.

And Mr Mercedes looked behind Arnold.Looking at you, Lukash and his men stood at the end of their journey.

They spare no time and seem to leave in the evening aware of the danger.

Okay, I'll be right there.

"Be careful....!

She smiled when she said that to Mr Mercedes, who was leaving us.

Lukash approached me to replace Mr. Mercedes.On his right hand was grasped the Spirit Stone of Fontarpune, the amulet I gave him.

He takes my hand and makes me hold the Spirit Stone.

"Laura, this. Because I think I should leave it.Can you keep it for me?

Nod and stare at the Spirit Stone in your hand.Beautiful, like a stone that runs right through the water.

After observing the Spirit Stone for a few seconds, I raised my gaze to Lukash.His blue eyes were shaking anxiously.

"Lukash, be careful.We'll do whatever we can. "

Lukash nods. And then - giggled and hugged my body.

I'll be right back.

Gyu, you can hold me tightly.Lukash was so powerful that he couldn't move his arms as he tried to hold his trembling shoulders back.

Instead, gently close your eyes and respond firmly.After a few seconds, Lukash put his strength on his arm again and then let go of my body.

Blue eyes and eyes are tangled.She had anxious eyes like a lost child, so she smiled reassuringly.That would distort it, but Lukash would smile back.

Well then, I'll go.

Leaving the words behind, the childhood acquaintance - the brave man left town.