38 8. Decisions

"What? From the sea, water dragons and sahaggins have invaded?

"Ugh, here comes the giant and the rust-eating monster!?"

"Message to the village says that the Goblins and Kobolts led by Auga attacked."

"Yona!"

"I'm already doing it!

Jonah lays hands on Mirror of Farfrom and controls Memorial Vision.

And worst of all, I could confirm that it wasn't all a false alarm.

Hardenturm harbour. The fishermen were on the verge there, just after the restoration. It is equipped with a trident and continuously aims to land. Further offshore, a scale-covered dragon was visible.

Tanatos, a giant that scatters death just because it exists. Dead giants, a type of top giant Titan, were taking rock giants to Dwarf's mining district, slowly but with great strides.

But the Dwarves cannot deal with giants. Because we do our best to deal with rust-eating monsters (Rusty Beasts) who want to mine Bold Iron (Crystal Iron). Allow even one intruder, and it means the city's death.

Vicious and ugly suburbanites were attacking the villages. Intrusion into the village is still inhibited by moats and walls, but it will be only a matter of time as it is. Anyway, that army is far beyond the size that the Yuts assumed.

Everywhere, it was war.

Besides, enough to make you feel threatened with survival.

"I didn't know the target was all there."

Yut smiles more bitterly than he assumes.

Not if you're laughing.

But I had to laugh.

"... what do we do?

As I ask this one, Larsia asks.

Exactly, the usual smile disappears and the voice is severely painful.

No, it's not just Larsia. Exile and Jonah originally, as well as Valtrude and Alcia, all paid attention to Yut.

I am expected to come up with ideas to escape this desperate predicament.

After four pairs of eyes and one gaze over the eyelid, Yut was not kicked out by that selfish expectation - or anything.

I don't think it matters if you think about it for a second, because I'm not a resident of this world - and so on.

Rather, I'm happy with that expectation. I even feel bonded with my people.

The question is whether that expectation can be met.

And fast.

(I might be able to...)

I have some brilliant ideas, but I don't know if it's doable. It's a worse idea than gambling.

Because if you're gambling, you should know the multiplier at least before you bet.

"In the meantime, let's sort things out"

"Right. But even when I say organize..."

"Monsters show up there, come on. It's tough."

"Well, I'm just gonna hit you."

"Right."

"I can count on you, avant-garde."

"Because you can travel in Teleportation, and divide your power?

Exile and Valtrude's presence aside, Yut examines Jonah's idea.

"Right. Divide your power in half and destroy the Falve Defense Team and the enemies of other cities and villages."

"No, that'll push you off"

Yut shook his head and denied the idea.

That's what they think.

"I disagree with the dispersion of power, too. This Falv - Obelisk can never be put in the hands of the Book of Nothingness.

Valtrude endorsed Yut's statement. Right, with a voice that can be called outrageous.

"So, abandon it?

"That's the only way. There's no way I'm gonna admit it."

Valtrude's gaze, which uttered a plain contradictory dialogue, was straight towards Yut.

We have to save the people.

The world must also be protected.

Conflicting propositions.

It was my parents' faces that came to mind before that. Then, childhood friends and friends. High school apart, but still an interactive football club teammate.

Earth, Japan, my own home, my own room, school. Convenience store for the destination, well done ramen shop. TV or cartoon I liked.

The next thing I saw in my brain was Valtrude and Falve.

A developing and vibrant city, an uncle like a stall bear, a waitress who likes to talk, and a gatekeeper loyal to his mission. A bureaucracy headed by Claude, strangely rigorous, honest and competent.

The Dwarves of Mainz. They were desperate at first, they were given a bold iron or a carriage railroad, they were like children who were haunted by new toys.

Merchants of Hardenturm. At best, Yut and Jonah always surprised me. Regina, who is continuing the trail of her father and developing the Chamber of Commerce.

The villages also toured, starting with the village of Kaye. Villagers encouraging farming and vigilante training, children playing with pleasure, and new lives were also born. He also participated in the harvest festival.

- Yut decided.

As late as it gets back somewhat, there's nothing wrong with that. At least, that's what I thought.

"In a year's time, we'll be forced to make a big decision. I want that choice to be fruitful."

About a year ago. In my dreams, the last word conveyed by Zeras, the god of knowledge, came back abruptly.

Hold on, hold on.

The moment I realized the possibility, my blood drew from Yut's face.

If you are Zeras, the god of knowledge, you can't possibly not know what Yut will choose in this situation. Yet why on purpose, did the Knowledge God give these words?

(Is that what...?

There is no certainty.

But I can't deny the possibility that I've noticed.

"... right"

But Yut abandoned his stray lightly.

The possibility was not weighted enough to reverse the scales tilted once. No, I didn't just want to regret it, even if it did.

Exactly, it's a fruitful choice.

"Seems useless to stop, so I'll just tell Yut"

Did you feel that determination, Arcia stands up and lips in Yut's ear?

I couldn't stay calm even though I knew I had no other intention. I heard that confession whispered in my ear as I looked sideways at Valtrude, and Yut's eyes opened full.

"... thank you, Arcia. Let me use it."

Indeed, if the other fellows - especially Valtrude - asked me, it seemed like a boring piece of content.

At the same time, it is also a bill that will ensure Yut's bet.

"The operation has been decided. Me and Mr. Arcia, we're going to the underground cavity first. Guys, I'm sorry, but come on a normal route."

"Can't you come with me?

"I mean, why underground?"

"Sorry, no objections, no questions asked."

"... ok, I believe you"

It was drafted by Yut and approved by Valtrude.

This is good enough for a reason to move.

Yut took Alcia's hand and switched the function of Miller of Farfrom to the transfer gate.

Then, keep going through the mirror and move forward to the obelisk underground.

The look - no one could see it - was as clear as if freed from the troubles.