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“Hmm, then it’s clear why they were trying to capture the Reflexion Kingdom.

After hearing Basleigh-sensei say that the Founder Apollos was the king’s cousin, Retzel put his hand on his chin and continued to talk.

“As most of you know, the purpose of the Gospel’s Descent was to take over the territory of Reflexion and destroy it from within.”

“I can understand that, since they had other believers infiltrating their ranks, but did they not do it to other countries?”

When I asked him about this after all these, Retzel nodded.

“Yes, that’s right. I only saw the Founder as someone I could use, but I could see that he was obsessed with Reflexion. I knew he had a personal grudge against it, but if he’s one of the royals, I can understand.”

“Hmm …… He wasn’t around by the time I became a lord. In the first place, Retzel, at the time you were conspiring with Brao, you were already involved with the Gospel’s Descent, which means he was already the Founder …… For how long has this Apollos guy been doing that ……”

“I think it would be faster to ask the king about that.”

As my dad was mumbling about the timeline, I mentioned something that had been on my mind.

“As the King’s cousin, he’s older than my Dad, right? And yet, he’s taking his time to get his hands on the territory? It would be much easier to incite the Berias Kingdom to attack the Reflexion Kingdom, and there’s even a chance that you could control it without getting your hands dirty.”

“As expected of Lars-kun. I was wondering about that too. But he stubbornly instructed only to get the territory.”

…… I don’t know, but I feel something is out of place. But I feel like I know the principle of the action. I’m trying to dig up my memory, and Makina starts talking.

“I’m shocked by all this, but either way, we need to get the town of Gust back. We can’t let the Everlide soldiers keep the townspeople living in the Royal Capital. Basleigh-sensei and Regal-san, right? Isn’t there anything we can do about these demons?”

It’s no use thinking about the Founder, we have to do what we can for now. I’m When Makina said that, we changed our minds. It is true that no matter who the Founder is, he is still an enemy.

“Isshishishi, I’ve been waiting for you to say that. Now, you understand that the ten chief priests are the incarnation of otherworldly demons. And so far, the only one that we can rely on to erase them is this divine tree, the Sephiroth, yes ……”

“Then, is it okay for us to stand around that axis? I’m sure they’re strong, but Akzeryus …… no, we know what Asmodeus’ skills are, and the other two can be dealt with.”

“I’ll join you this time, as the son of a lord if you take back the town.”

“I’m in!”

“No, I think that brother and Nora shouldn’t join ……”

When I said that, Sephiro opened his mouth.

“No, that’s not necessarily true, big brother. You know those demons are controlling the Qliphoths, right?”

“Hmm? Yeah, I’ve fought them many times.”

“They were pretty strong. What’s wrong with that?”

Kudelica looked at Sephiro, who was being carried by Mom, and she continued.

“The Qliphoth tree is called the tree of evil, and the skills of the demons of the ten chief priests each control the ugly side of humanity and greed.”

“That’s why all their skills are so troublesome ……”

“Jack, you have to listen properly.”

I agree with Jack.

“So, I, Sephiroth, am the counterpart of the Qliphoth. And I’ve got the right ten cronies, too.”

“Oh, my. So you can call them and have them deal with them?”

Verna-sensei put her hands together and smiled, but Sephiro’s face clouded over and she shook her head.

“…… I can’t do that right now. I may be able to do it when I get my powers back, but I don’t know when that will be. It could be a hundred years …… it could even be a thousand years.”

“I can’t wait that long …… I guess we’ll just have to beat them ourselves. However, they’re opponents that I can barely fight in my prime, so training is needed.”

Fath-san shrugged his shoulders and snapped her fingers. She said that what Lucifugus and Kemuda did to her back then was a blow to her pride.

Sephiro listened with her eyes closed, but then quietly opened her eyes and showed us her palms.

“…… There is one thing I can do for you. Here–“

“Is that a …… nut?”

“They look delicious!”

“Can I have some, Sephiro-chan?”

“No, I can’t give them to Aina-chan and the others. I’m sorry. This is the fruit of one of my powers, one of my ten cronies. If you eat it, you will be able to defeat demons just like me …… Probably.”

“Oh, that’s great. So I can fight with it?”

Jack tried to take the fruit, but Sephiro quickly withdrew it.

“I can’t guarantee what will happen to you after you eat it. And you only have the same ten powers as the demons. If you eat it, you will have to face the demons. Jack-niichan, are you okay with that?”

“Uh …… W-Well ……”

He can’t decide, that’s the kind of look he’s making and Jack groans. If you’ve got the ability to fight demons, you’re going to have to act to stop them, and that makes the danger level much higher.

“And only those who are closely related to Lars-niichan can eat it …… If you don’t want to eat it, don’t worry, I’ll stop the Qliphoth’s demon.”

“So I can eat it too?”

“Yes.”

Sephiroth nodded without hesitation, but her expression was dark. I’ve offered, but it’s not what I want, is that it? I thought about it for a while and then told everyone.

“In the meantime, let’s put Sephiro’s case on hold until the kings come to a conclusion on what to do about the Berias Kingdom and the Gospel’s Descent.”

“Yeah …… if we were stronger, we wouldn’t have to make Sephiro look like this ……”

When Makina stroked Sephiro, she narrowed her eyes like it’s ticklish and smiled tantalizingly.

“Well, I can help you out with that, so don’t worry …… Worst-case scenario, we could go after the Lord Apollos directly.”

“Kuku …… That sounds interesting …… By the way, does this mean that Aiatsubus, who is currently in the dungeon, is also possessed by a demon?”

“Yes, that’s right. I’ll leave that to you, Lars-kun, and that’s all we have to say. It will still take some time for Apollos to figure out that the four demons have been defeated. To be honest, it was tough to have the town of Gust taken, but it was fortuitous that we were able to seal the demons in that place.”

“It’s not something I should say in front of the lord, Roen-san, but I apologize on behalf of Regal.”

“Ah, do you think you’re the only one who can be a good girl!? I-I’ll apologize to you too, okay!?”

My Dad laughed and waved his hand at the duo of Bas-Regal, who had begun to perform their ramblings alone again.

“Oh, don’t worry about that, since there’s no choice about that. There’s no one to blame, is there? It’s enough that we have something to work with here.”

“I’m really sorry, Isshishishi …… that’s why …….”

“What?”

“No, it’s nothing. Then, I’m going to withdraw for a while, and leave the rest to Basleigh-san in the field.”

When she said that, the pattern disappeared from her face and he fell to her knees.

“Teacher!?”

“I, I’m hungry …… I, I need something to eat ……!”

“What the hell!?”

“Well, I get really hungry when I put my Regal out in the open. I’d like a hamburger, a hamburger.”

“Basleigh-sensei, you’re a glutton!”

Aina raises her hand as she says this, and the place relaxes and everyone starts laughing.

However, two people who have not done so open their mouths.

“? Yeah, what about it?”

“What’s the matter, Sarge, talking about something like that all of a sudden?”

When I said that, Sarge jumped on my head and started talking.

“Isn’t that a fairy tale?”

When Nora said this while looking at Sarge, Retzel folded his arms and opened his mouth.

“…… No, that’s not entirely true. I’ve never been there myself, but I’ve heard that there are caves and dungeons far to the east where dragons live. Maybe you can find out something there.”

“A-Are you serious?”

Sarge was looking out the window and making a determined sound. And–

“Then, I’m going to come with you. I think a dragon would make a good training partner for me.”

“M-Master?”

And there was Fath-san, smiling fearlessly.