Chapter 321，Part1: 1 - Drifting Road of the Divine Tree ②

Chapter 321,Part1: 1 - Drifting Road of the Divine Tree 2

Chapter 321 Drifting Road of the Divine Tree 2

Part 1

We go through the broken gate. Eliza and the others explained that it was a magical road, but the surrounding scenery didn’t change a lot. If they didn’t tell me, I wouldn’t have been able to distinguish it from an ordinary road.

With Eliza leading the way, we proceed along the bumpy and pathless road.

Unlike the road where we were attacked by many Monsters, it was surprisingly quiet after passing through the gate. The quiet forest, with sunlight streaming through the gaps in the leaves, had a somewhat sacred air about it, making it very comfortable.

The ground was bumpy, but there was no room for me to move around on top of Mimic-kun. It would have been perfect if I could be on top of the carpet, but I am not gonna ask for more.

On the other hand, the guide which I received from Eliza, continued to rotate with an interesting momentum. When I first saw it, it looked just like a jewel tied to a string, but its movements are more aggressive than I imagined.

I have no idea what kind of force would cause it to start moving like this.

“But it’s really a quiet place............” (Liz)

Liz put her hands behind her head and let out a bored voice while looking relaxed. In response, Tino complements what she says while looking around the surroundings.

“But somehow...... It feels like my senses have been messed up.” (Tino)

“Hmph............ You have sharp senses. The space is twisted due to a secret art. If you don’t take the right path, you will wander through the forest forever. Normally the guide is supposed to point to that path――” (Lapis)

Lapis *chirari* glances at me. Her gaze is cold, but the expression on the faces of the Members of 《Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)》 behind her are even sterner than hers. It seems that among the Spirit People, my only allies are Kruz and Eliza, who have been exposed to my uselessness.

I take a deep breath and try my best to lighten up the atmosphere.

“So-So you mean that...... There is no correct way to go?” (Cry)

“What did you do to make it like this, desu............ There shouldn’t be many beings who can interfere with the secret arts of Spirit People......” (Kruz)

That’s what I would like to know............ Wait, do we even need a guide? There is only one way in front of us?

While I am thinking about such things, Tino suddenly raises her voice timidly.

“But............ In the first place, it only looks like a straight road......” (Tino)

Lapis frowns and says to Tino, who completely speaks for me.

“Hmph............ Know that what you see is not all there is to see, Tino Shade. You only see one road because 《Lost (Horo)》 is guiding you.” (Lapis)

“............ Eh?” (Tino)

Tino opens her eyes. At the same time, roads appeared in all four directions where there had been nothing before.

It was truly a magical sight. I did not see the moment the road multiplied. I am sure that there was nothing there earlier, but I am not even sure of my memory of it.

Tino opens her eyes widely and gives an astonishing voice.

“What, is, this............!?” (Tino)

“So this is the secret art of Spirit People............ Very interesting.” (Sytry)

Let’s show them that my Relics are also useful!

It is true that the 『Fool’s Guidepost (Loser’s Sign)』 is useless, and it is true that I do not have a Relic that can show me the correct path (If I have something like that, I would already use it long ago).

However, there must be a way to confirm the correct path even without those.

I look at Tino who is wary of the surroundings.

Sometimes the simpler approach is the best way to solve the problem. If we don’t know which one is the dangerous road, we just need to check it from the sky!

A Thief’s eyesight would be able to assess the situation from far above.

“Saying that they are useless is awful...... If you have Car-kun, you can even check the road from the sky――” (Cry)

“!! Master~, it’s my turn, right!? Car-kun!” (Tino)

Tino, who understood everything from my words and gaze, *pyon* jumps up, and the nearby *fuwafuwa* fluffy Car-kun flies to her feet with agile movements and catches her.

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When Tino puts her finger in her mouth and whistles with it, Car-kun flies up into the air with Tino on top of him.

The way she manipulates Car-kun with heart-to-heart communication is my ideal. There is something like compatibility between Relics and Hunters, but apparently, it seems that Tino has good compatibility with Car-kun.

If you ask me if it is a pity or not, then it is a pity, but well, if I were a carpet, I would rather have Tino than me, so I don’t blame him. The “Overgreed (Evolving Demon Mask)” that I got from Eclair-jou was also suitable for Tino, so maybe Tino has a talent for using Relics.

Tino and Car-kun slide through the air like a run-up and soar up at once. Seeing that, Kruz opens her eyes wide, and Eliza lets out an “Ah” small voice.

And then, when they are high in the sky at once, Tino and Car-kun are suddenly blasted off.

It was a *bachin* loud sound. Tino, who is spinning due to being blown away, hits me vigorously, so I quickly catch her.

I am unharmed thanks to the power of a Barrier Ring, but the impact on Tino’s side doesn’t change.

When I timidly check on her, Tino, who has been shrinking back, raises her head and meets my eyes. Her *pokan* blank expression turns red in the blink of an eye and she jumps away from the spot.

“So-So-Sorry, Masteeer~! Ah............ Th-Thank you very much! I’m glad you caught m――Onee-sama, it’s not what you think! It was just unexpected, it’s not like I did it on purpose――” (Tino)

“............” (Liz)

No, that’s fine, but............ To begin with, it is not like I caught you on purpose.

With my Barrier Ring, I am just a wall. Even if I hug you and was protected from impact, I can’t catch Tino who is flying at high speed without her being hurt.

Right now, it is the same as Tino slamming herself into a wall...... But, you are doing perfectly fine. ............ Isn’t it time for your Certification Level to go up?

Liz looks annoyed, perhaps not pleased with Tino’s behavior, but when I *bunbun* shake my head sideways, she limits herself with only a hurtful look.

Like Tino, maybe Liz is growing little by little too.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading! A bit late but here’s the extra chapter thanks to John. 2 more to go before I finally go back to my regular schedule

Tino really became Car-kun’s master.

Maybe the Relic Master wasn’t Cry but it was Tino all along!

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