1217 Black Moon Soul Suppressing Festival - Prayer for Soul Suppressing

After saying goodbye to Mida-Roux and the others, we were once again aiming for the "Gili Gu Square".

Dia, Chill-Rim, and Tikatras won't touch anything about the scene just now. You must have understood that this was not a conversation that could be settled cheerfully. Of course, Dia and the others were grateful to Tikatras for taking care of her like that.

Ayfa and Lyerfam-Sudra have the same brilliant faces as before, and they serve as escorts. No matter what your thoughts may be, they will not disturb your mind. I was thinking of Tae-Sun's death, and I was trying to be calm.

"... even so, the [Gili Gu Square] is far away." Even though it's slowed down due to the crowd, I think we've come a long way. "

For the first time in a few minutes, Lyerfam-Sudra, who was walking ahead of us, replied that Tikatras had been waiting for him.

"[Gili Gu Square] is a place used for mourning rituals!" It's built around the middle of a residential area because it's a no-fuss place for pedestrians based on the main road! It would be much appreciated by the inhabitants! ”

"I see. It's the same as the 'Plaza de Eira' where the wedding took place." Even so, it's a lot of crowds in places like this. ”

Lyerfam-Sudra is right, the streets are overflowing with people. I'm sure this is a sign that many of our lords are enjoying the festivities. The streets were not furnished with fire pots like the main street, but only lanterns like the ones hung at the entrance of the house were reliant on the eyes, so it seemed to highlight the creepiness of the inhabitants of the underworld, which was even dimmer.

"This is the street leading to Gili Gu Square, so it must be getting more crowded!" But you should be there in less than eight and a half minutes! "

Eight and a half moments are unfamiliar words, but in short, half of a quarter. There are seven or eight minutes left until we arrive.

"In this case, maybe I should have taken a detour from another street sooner?" But, well, it's still a long night-- "

When Tikatras said so, Ay = Fa shouted, "Wait."

"I have a strange sign." Degion, Vichezzo, prepare for the change. "

At the same time, Lyerfam-Sudra and Dia were looking around. I'm sure he noticed the signs of a change without being late for Ei = Fa.

But Vichezzo, who was snuggly beside Tikatras, stared at us with a frown.

“What the hell is that? Even in this crowd, we will not miss the killing.”

"No, this is not murderous.

Ei = Fa's words were suddenly overturned by a rallying call.

I heard you started a fight or something on the way. The mutually accentuating voices of men and spectators shuddered together.

"Beware! That's probably--"

Ai-Fa said that, but Vichezzo said, "I know!” he interrupted in a sinister voice.

"Master Tikatras, come here!" I'll stop at the end of the street and do my job! ”

Tikatras and the others were walking ahead of us, so they were close to the hustle and bustle. So Vichezzo and Degion tried to move the Tikatras from side to side, scratching it from side to side, to the right side of the street - but it didn't stop because a manpower wave was coming from the front.

A few meters away, two figures in black cloth are starting to clash. People are trying to distance themselves so that they don't get caught up in the fight. Then a wave of waves was created and we were pushed back.

"Asta, don't leave me!" "And while Ai = Fa ran her sharp gaze around her, she clasped my arm. I'm sure Dia and Lyerfam-Sudra were trying to protect each other in the same way.

Fortunately, the six of us were still in one group - but the three Tikatras were at a distance. There were a lot of black figures between us and there. All of them were covered with black cloth from their heads.

"Hey, Ai = Fa. Is there something wrong with you?"

When I called out to her like that, Ei = Fa hung behind the faces that she had intercepted in silence.

With that in mind, Vichezzo said, "You! A voice echoes."

"Wait! Give it back!"...... If you disturb me, I won't forgive you! "

What the hell is going on? All I could see was Degion's white head jumping out of the manhole.

Then, from a distance, something like the sound of an overhanging whistle rang.

At the same time, a group of people wearing the black cloth in front of them tried to return the bumps.

Ai = Fa was silent after all, and his left arm protruded into the void.

The man with his fingertips on his temples fell to the ground without a voice. He is one of the humans who tried to escape at the signal of the whistle.

The rest looked back toward Ai-Fa in astonishment.

While covering my back, Ei = Fa raises his right leg. The dagger was held in the hand of the man who fainted after being kicked in the lower jaw with his toes.

"There's no escape in this crowd." Drop your weapons quietly. "

Ei = Fa declared in a sharp voice, but the remaining two pulled out their daggers at the same time.

Then something warm is pressing against my chest. It was the tiny body of Chil-Rim.

Dia, who entrusted me with the body of Chill-Rim, jumps without a runner and kicks the head of a man with a dagger.

At the same time, Ei = Fa once again played a gorgeous high kick and knocked out the last one.

The people around me finally noticed the commotion, screaming and screaming and moving away.

At last, my sight was opened.

Tikatras snaps in the middle of the street and grins, "Ahahaha." The crown on his head was leaning upwards, and all the ornaments hanging from his neck had disappeared.

Degion and Vichezzo stood arrogantly on the left and right of such a master.

And at the foot of Vichezzo, several men were lying on their knees - Degion was holding one of the outlaws in his slender arms. She grabbed the collar of the opponent's outfit and tightened her throat.

"Oh, my God! I can't believe we were surrounded by this many outlaws!"... Degion, you can't kill me. Killing people at the Soul Suppression Festival should be done! ”

"But these outlaws... took Lord Tikatras' ornaments."

"Yeah, but I don't think anyone escaped. Ai-Fa seems to have gotten a lot of numbers!”

Then Dia peeled the black cloak of the man who was lying down with his foot.

What was held by the man spread out on the road surface of the stone pavement. And all of them were ornaments of glittering silverwork.

"I see. They surrounded you with crowds and tried to take them away." I didn't feel the intent to kill, so I guess I didn't want to kill you. "

“Yes, but if the number of people is so distracted, the air will be disturbed.”

Dia and Ei-Fa speak in such a calm manner.

Vichezzo chewed his white painted lips and nicknamed them both.

"So... you perceived the signs of these people, not the fuss that was going on ahead?"

"Hmm. Perhaps the outlaws are among those who caused the commotion." I surrounded you while drawing your attention to you. "

Then the walls behind the Tikatras split in two, like the Ten Commandments of Moses. And it came to pass from thence, that we were Dan-Rutim.

"Oh! Asta is Ai = Fa!" What, was there some sort of commotion there? "

Dan-Rutim was dragging men in black cloth all over his hands. After that, Dim-Rutim and the women of Rutim will follow.

"They suddenly started working together, so I told them to stop!" Then, suddenly, pull out your dagger! I had no choice but to let him sleep! "

I see. Then perhaps the outlaws could have been captured for the rest of their lives.

Then he whispered to the outlaw that Degion was holding.

"How many of you were organized...?" If you don't confess honestly, I'll crush your throat. ”

"Zhu, ten!" ", the outlaw confessed without a break.

Eifa took down three, Dia one, and Dan Rutim two---three at Vichezzo's feet and one at Dégion's, for a total of ten. Degion nodded, squeezing his throat and putting him to sleep.

"This fine ornament has been hung up for you to see, so you will be targeted by the outlaws. You should be a little more careful."

Vichezzo quickly turned to his master as Diaeres tried to deliver the ornaments he had picked up from the ground to Tikatras.

And while receiving the ornament, Vichezo looks at Dia and Ei = Fa with an extremely regretful look.

"... thank you very much for protecting Tikatra-sama's ornaments."

Hmmm. Dia doesn't mind anything, but I don't think Ai-Fa, a forest folk, would be pleased with such a superficial word.

"... top? I am truly grateful to you."

But you're looking at Diaz with the eyes of your enemies, aren't you?

"... this is outraged by my own impudence."

Vichezo, who spoke like that, shuddered his shoulders and wept smoothly on his cheeks. Dia sighs as she whispers her head into the hood.

"There's nothing to cry about, isn't there? Even though you're doing such a fine job, it looks like you've got a baby somewhere."

"So, who's the baby?" ", Vichezzo wipes his tears off the back of his hand. I could never speak, but such a technique certainly seemed like a stubborn child.

As we stand up, the guards rush in with their swords. Then, the captain with the fine decorations jumped up to see Tikatras.

Tee, Tikatras-sama! What the hell is going on?

"Oh, I'm sorry for adding so much extra work." Ten of these outlaws tried to rob me of my ornaments, so my servants and the rest of the forest were eliminated. "

Normally, the inquest would have begun, but with the prestige of the privileged class Tikatras, we would never have been taken to the enclosure. Ten unconscious outlaws were captured by the guards, and this scene is over.

“Were the Astors on their way to the square? I'm sure it's worth a fortune! Let's have a lot of fun!"

The Rutim family left in the opposite direction.

That was how we decided to aim for a new [Gili Gu Square].

"Well, after all, the hunters around the forest are a big deal!" But! If outlaws wanted me alive, Degion and Vichezzo alone would have done the job! That's why Vichezzo won't be so distracted! "

As the march resumed, Tikatras greeted Vichezzo with a high smile. I don't know what Vichezo looked like because he's turning his back on us.

By the way! Why did Ai-Fa go out of her way to get rid of the outlaws who were trying to escape?

Tikatras asked, putting his hand on Vichezo's shoulder and walking backwards.

In response to you, Ei = Fa said, "Hmm?" and tilted his head.

"I'm sorry, but I don't understand the meaning of the question. Do you need a reason to get rid of the outlaws?”

"After all, those outlaws used to hide their ornaments and try to escape." Ai = Fa's role is to protect Asta and the others, so we don't have to risk ourselves, do we? ”

"I didn't feel any danger to that outlaw... can't you miss the sinner?"

When Ei = Fa answered in that way, Tikatras glistened with joy.

"The people around the forest are really clean at the bottom!" When I hear such words, I'm going to want to welcome Ei = Fa as my wife again! "

"... maybe I should have missed the outlaws."

"Ahahah! I will never force you, so please take care of Ai = Fa's pure soul!"

Tikatras turned his gaze toward me like that.

"Nevertheless, Asta is a big deal." Even though I was born out of the outside world, I am able to live unrelentingly as a compatriot of such a pure people. "

“No, there are people other than me who have moved from the outside world to the forest, but what kind of presence do I have in the eyes of Tikatras?”

Maybe it was because I was dragged by Tikatras' dawn-absorbing words that I asked inadvertently.

Tikatras narrowed his eyes even more delightfully, saying, "That's right."

"Your soul is certainly in a unique shade." But what I see is... it's just a forestside bamboo shoot, right? "

It's just a forestside camper, isn't it?

"Yes. Of course, you must be the best cook in the forest." Still, it's the same as being the kamado on the edge of the forest. No matter how much Vulcus or Diamond is a noteworthy force, just like you're a cook in the castle town of Genos... you're the one in the woods. ”

The smile of Tikatras, who spoke like that, must not seem to exhibit a different quality of innocence than usual.

"That's why I think you're a big deal, Asta." For example, Schmiral-Lilin may also be a fine forest-side hunter, but he still has half the signs of being an eastern people. The same goes for people like Mime and Mikel. However, you have a completely different shade of soul than the rest of us, and you only look at the forestside bamboo shade from any point of view. At best, the difference between Yun-Sudra and you when you walk over there is about the same as the difference between a man and a woman. That's why I may not have any special interest in you... but if you were born outside the forest, it would be amazing to see you like a forest folk. That's why I'm sure you-- "

And Tikatras said there, "Wow!” I screamed and almost flipped. I must have stumbled on a slight step on the street because I was walking backwards all the time. However, his back was to be firmly supported by Degion's elongated arms.

Tikatras-sama, be careful... it seems to be [Gili Gu's Square] soon.

“Oh, I see!” Tikatras turned forward.

At the same time, Lyerpham-Sudra nodded "Hum".

"I heard something strange again." Is that... a song? Or is it the voice of prayer? "

"I'm sure that's a soul-soothing prayer!" However! I think it's one of the most beautiful songs in the world! "

Tikatras responded like that, but I still can't tell by my ears. Since traffic is very busy, it may not yet be within earshot of ordinary people.

As I tried to seduce my ears, I panicked when I noticed that Ei = Fa was sending her a sideways gaze.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to hear from Tikatras."

Ai = Fa gently clapped my head on the back of my hand, clasping her lips a little bit.

Whatever Tikatras thought, it was me, and that's what we were told at the castle feast.

(But that's the happiest thing I've ever said to you about just being around the forest.)

With that in mind, I kept walking through the crowd.

In his ears, he finally heard what Lyerfam-Sudra had said. It is a foreign chanting that crawls through the earth.

We arrived at Gili Gu Square.

The moment I stepped foot in the spot--I took a breath without thinking.

The "Gili Gu Square", which is unbeatable in other squares, is filled with many humans.

And the majority of them were the people of the east, and the chanting of the square came out of their mouths.

I didn't think I'd see the people of the East for a while, but they were gathered here.

And most of the people of the east that were there were clothed with black cloth from their heads.

In the center of the square stands the shrine of the Great Eagle, in front of which are lighted brightly and a huge kindling.

Since it was originally forbidden to light a fire on the ground, this day would have been specially allowed. It was such a huge pillar of flame that it could not be beaten by the fire of the feast ceremony on the edge of the forest.

The people of the east chant heavily around the flame.

And they that were not of the people of the east were in rank, and casting white flowers into the flames.

And the white flower was eaten, and the flame was high up in heaven, and the white smoke was rising.

People are delivering flowers and thoughts to important opponents who have returned their souls.

Coupled with the extremely exotic chant of moderation, there was a fantasy atmosphere that was unexpected in this world.

The chanting by the people of the east was as heavy as it sounded from the bottom of the earth, but also as fluid and soft as it gently enveloped their hearts.

"... I see. Most of the merchants in the east are men, and there are no women in Genos who pray for soul suppression."

Having said that, Tikatras looked back at the Vichezzo.

Well then, Vichezzo will fill that hole for you.

"... do you want me to break in here by myself?"

"Yeah, I'm not sure if I can get a prayer to Gili Gu." Besides, I haven't heard the beauty of Vichezzo in a while. "

Vichezzo took a breath and then placed her hands on her tight abdomen, keeping her back straight.

And the incredibly graceful voice unleashed from her white painted lips.

The heavy chants of the eastern peoples were accompanied by their beautiful voices - perhaps to complete the prayer for the underworld god Gili Gu. Vichezo's strange voice was in complete harmony with the chanting of the men.

Even though Vichezo was the only one, he was making his voice heard with unbeatable clarity to the men. It was as elegant as some wings flying in the night sky, but with her natural majesty and bravery, it was trembling vigorously at night.

"Now, if you're bringing flowers to appease your soul, you can bring them to the flames." Degion and I have been stuck here for a while. "

Ei = Fa, who had been greeted like that by Tikatras, often thought of it and then ran through the hidden pockets of the hunter's clothes. Since he had heard about this practice beforehand, Ei = Fa had brought the three-wheeled flowers that he had decorated in front of the entrance.

Ai = Fa unwrapped the package with solemn hands, and offered me one of the wheels.

After receiving it, I turned to Tikatras, who was listening to Vichezzo's prayers.

"Um, Tikatras. I was just talking to you... did you say anything at the end?"

"Yeah? Was it?"... oh, yes. I was talking about you being born in the outside world, and it was strange to look like a forest folk. "

Having said that, Tikatras smiled as innocently as before.

This is only my guess, and I hear that the people around the forest are not interested in star reading, so I may not think it to be a very fruitful story. Still, do you want to hear it? "

Yeah, I'd love to.

Tikatras laughed mockingly at the words.

"If you continue to live in the forest, one day your soul will be dyed in the color of the forest... I thought that maybe you will be given a star as the son of Amsukhorn." Because it's hard to believe that you're not a natural forest folk, so you look like a forest folk. "

That word is in the middle of my heart with an unexpected momentum.

Unwittingly, Tikatras waves at me as I lose my words.

"It's just my imagination." I don't know if such a case exists. If you want to put that story to the test, I think you should discuss it with Lord Hermes, not me. "

"No... just the words of Tikatras are enough for me." Thank you very much. "

"There's nothing to be thanked for." Please don't be fooled by the words of people like me. You've made a fine cook by the edge of the forest, Asta. "

Tikatras smiled innocently until the end.

I will bow to you and return the acne to both Ai and Fa. Lyerfam-Sudra and the others accompanied the escort. While aiming for the center of the square, I decided to apologize to Eifa.

"... if you have to apologize to me, shouldn't you persist in such an act?"

Having said that, Ei = Fa has been hitting me on the head again.

However, the blue eyes were floating like a mother scolding a mischievous toddler.

"If Tikatras had heard any unpleasant words from me, I would have been very upset." You should know that and clench yourself like that. "

“Yes, I want to inscribe the words of my parents in my heart.”

When I answered with a serious face, Ei = Fa already smiled and hit me on the head.

The people in the line look up at the white smoke for a while before pulling back when they smoke the white flowers into the flames. Because of the crowd, it took us a few minutes to get our turn around.

Lyerfam-Sudra, Yun-Sudra, Dia, and Chil-Rim accompanied me, while Ei-Fa stood in front of the flame.

On the other side of the flames are the black feathers and pale faces of Underworld God Gili Gu.

When I saw it in front of the stall, it was Gili Gu's face, which didn't feel any emotions, but now that it was illuminated by the orange flame, it didn't look like it was smiling gently anywhere.

After I bowed my eyes to such an underworld god, I threw a single flower into the flame.

Eifa also threw in two flowers.

The little flower quickly burns up as it twists itself like a fairy in the flames.

Together with Ei = Fa, I looked up at the smoke from the sky.

Have we delivered the flowers we handled to the deceased?

I tried to find my mother in the wobbly smoke, but it didn't work.

However, there is a clear reflection of her mother in her heart.

She sat on the edge of the garden and watched me and Reina in the garden. She stood in the kitchen and prepared dinner. She smiled gently at me and my father on the sick bed. Even for seven years, her mother had left me many memories.

And I can think of other deceased people.

Tay-Sun, who had a gentle smile on the verge of death - Cycléus, who was speaking a curse at the hands of Zatz-Sun-Refreia while being pushed up the street as a sinner - Siluel, who had thrown himself at the bottom of the cliff while hating everything in the world - was not distinguishing between good and bad thoughts.

(Well... if you look at my dad and Reina, I guess I'm the one who's dead.)

I prayed to heaven as I felt the pull pain in my heart.

(Mom, don't worry about me... please keep an eye on my dad and Reina)

With Vichezo and the people of the East chanting in my heart, I withdrew from the flames with Ai Fa.

Ei = Fa has a dazzling face and holds her mouth shut. Lyerfam-Sudra's expression was also harsh, and Yun-Sudra secretly wrapped her eyes around her. Dia and Chill-Rim were hiding their facial expressions with their hoods and collar rolls, but one day they were clutching their hands tightly. It seemed that people who had not thrown white flowers were also praying at this time.

"... thank you, Asta, for today." I think it's time we all came back. ”

Chill-Rim said as he retreated to the corner of the square.

I feel very quiet, and I say, "Yeah."

"It's still a tragedy... but I'm sure we won't be able to satisfy our feelings in just one night." Will you come back to Genos on Easter? ”

“Yes, that's what the sitting chiefs were telling us. At that time, can I speak to Asta again?"

"Of course. If you have half a month, you'll be able to talk a lot." If you'd like, I can invite you to join the Pinos by the forest. ”

Chill-Rim staggered his collar and revealed a smile wet with tears, then said, "Thank you."

Dia also looks around at us with her face exposed.

"At most, there will be two moons until the Easter Festival." Until then, there's been a breathing disaster. "

“There you are. I look forward to seeing you again.”

As Ei = Fa responded with a gentle face, Dia spilled her white teeth.

"But we should act together until we go out on the main street. I'll say hello to that strange nobleman, and then I'll come back to you first."

“That's right. If Tikatras and the others are leaving Genos tomorrow, we should say goodbye this evening.”

That's how we set our sights on Tikatras.

Along the way, I speak to Eifa.

"Hey, Ai = Fa. Shall we go back to the woods? I want to tell you more about Ei = Fa this evening."

Then Ei = Fa turned her face to me and smiled gently, “I thought so, too.”

I have a lot of important people. After finishing the business on the second night, I finally know what the Soul Festival is going to be like, I don't care if I talk to all of them.

If so, we must first speak of Ei = Fa. I'm sure this festival will take root in Genos and around the woods - we had to talk to more people next year.