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“I will also be out for a bit.”

The wise man, who had just finished organizing his temporary residence, sneaked a peek at the saint who had just finished her service.

“Where are you going?”

“Go to the territory of the Chujaras.”

Now that the wise man has defeated the Demon King, he does not suspect that he has any suspicious intentions just because he is one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Unless you use the help I’ve given you so far as an excuse to take the Demon King’s seat yourself.

“… Would it be okay if I asked why you are going?”

So this was the saint’s personal curiosity.

Because the saint was a girl full of curiosity.

“As you know, Saint, the Chujara group is a dangerous species to the people. They are vicious and have a high reproductive capacity, so they devastate the surrounding environment. Even among their own kind, they do not hesitate to kill each other, so they do not increase beyond a certain level. However, when a wise individual appears, the groups that used to kill each other unite and leave in search of a new home.”

There is even an explanation that they invade other countries because they cannot handle the explosive increase in population.

Most of what the wise man said was knowledge that even the saint had roughly learned.

“I will go and meet the Chujara sorcerer in person and find out what kind of relationship he has with the Demon King’s army.”

The saint also heard the general circumstances.

“Irona, can you communicate with Chujara like Yongsa?”

“Of course. If that’s possible, isn’t that why she’s called a sage?”

The saintess was a little skeptical about whether it was something to be so proud of, even if it was a great thing. But it was better than being called a witch.

Suddenly, I thought that maybe she had worked hard to become a wise woman until she was called by another name instead of the derogatory term of witch.

She had always been proud of being a sage, but it was an attitude that was difficult to understand for a saint who had been chosen since birth and had lived an upright life.

Especially since I grew up learning the importance of the virtue of humility.

“Okay. Then have a safe trip.”

“Saint, you too. If anything happens, contact me.”

Even though she knew that she couldn’t cause any damage unless she was at the level of the Four Heavenly Kings, the smile on her lips was still light. The saintess hid it while secretly observing that the sage had not let down his guard yet.

“Kio.”

For a moment, I missed the voice of a warrior, not a wise man, giving instructions.

“Amizel.”

The voice that was so sweet to hear even when called by name instead of surname.

Ah, I miss you, warrior.

Although the circumstances were better than those of the princess who was taking care of her affairs in the kingdom, the fruit of desire was quite stimulating to the pure believer.

Cohabitation. Pregnancy. Marriage. Fruition. Love.

In fact, the harem planned by the wise man was good.

Anyway, the warrior already had a spouse… .

No, it wasn’t that it was bad.

Because it won’t be a first for the warrior who is new to him.

I felt a feeling slightly closer to resentment than deep regret.

The wise man is wise. The princess is strong. The priestess is clever.

What about yourself?

“Dear. I have a new outfit to show you. Could you come to my room for a moment? The designer of this outfit made it based on the picture you showed me on your smartphone? I think it would be great if you, the designer of the outfit, could take a look.”

“Warrior. Our next stop is the Kingdom of Kyadpurat, but it has a complicated relationship with our kingdom. If it’s okay, could I hear your opinion? I have a map and related documents in my room, so let’s have a cup of tea and discuss it.”

“Warrior. There is a place I want to show you. It is not a dangerous place. I have not found those who sell their own kind into slavery. Didn’t the warrior say that last time? When I return to Earth, I want to show you the scenery here. I found a good place.”

In front of the mature warrior, his rivals were all feminine.

“Sir? Ah-.”

Tsdam tsdam

“My lady, aren’t you treating the saints too specially? I feel a little disappointed.”

“Is that so? That’s because Kio is special.”

“The girl also has the same opinion as the wise man. I really envy you, Miss Kio. So, you can also mess up the girl’s hair. No, I hope you can do that, so can you also pat the girl like Miss Kio?”

“That’s a bit… .”

“… warrior.”

Soon, the priestess approached the warrior and nodded.

“Haha.”

“Ah… .”

I looked at the hand moving away with a sad look on my face as if it was embarrassing, and then without thinking.

Even though I had the best body, I was still treated like a child, like a younger sister, and I was dissatisfied with that, even though I knew and accepted the positive aspects of that treatment.

“Ehehehe-.”

So I tried to look more natural.

I act innocent and naive, and if I don’t look rational, I’ll just get weird looks.

“I, Your Majesty.”

“What’s going on?”

“We too. We want to stand guard.”

However, the desire to catch the warrior’s eye was genuine, and while he was pondering, the elements expressed their opinions.

“Are you talking about night watch? There’s no need for that-.”

Even though it was a temporary residence, the sage’s skills were trustworthy since he had benefited greatly from the demon world.

Even if that’s not the case, I plan on staying up all night to watch over you.

Obviously, rest is an important part of life, but the warrior party was able to survive without sleeping for more than a week.

“You still need to rest as it has not been long since you were healed.”

The saints were concerned about others rather than their own greatness.

“Thanks to the saint’s treatment, I feel refreshed. I was surprised that not only my wounds but also my scars disappeared?”

“The body may have recovered, but the mental part will take some time.”

“But we want to help too.”

There were certainly no physical problems, but I advised against it because they did not treat the mental aspects.

“Isn’t it good to help unconditionally?”

Then suddenly the warrior’s advice comes to mind.

“Yeah. It’s good to lend a helping hand to someone in need, but it’s even better to help them stand up for themselves. Help them become self-reliant. ”

“… I see.”

The saint nodded as if she understood, but she didn’t seem to fully understand, so the warrior was lost in thought for a moment.

“And also, on the other hand, when the person who received help shows sincerity by offering to repay, it is good to accept it without rejecting it. This is a little different, but what if a rich person with a lot of money helps a poor person who doesn’t have money and the poor person gives money as a thank you? What do you think?”

“Wouldn’t it be burdensome for rich people to receive money?”

“That’s right. The rich man has a lot of money. He was considerate of the beggar. But the beggar? He needs money, and he knows that the other person has more than enough, but all he can give them right away is a small amount of money. It’s hard to express his gratitude beyond that. Of course, he did say thank you, but he didn’t feel comfortable just saying thank you to the rich man and keeping his mouth shut.”

“… That could be possible.”

“The example is a bit strange, but the point I’m trying to make is this. If the rich man refuses, the beggar will be hurt by the rejection of the favor he tried so hard to show. That’s why it’s important to receive sincerity even if you don’t need it. Sincerity is something that has meaning in itself. Even if the other person doesn’t need it or has an abundance of it. As long as it’s not useless or trashy just to tease them. ”

“I see. I understand what you wanted to say. Thank you for your kind words.”

“No, what, I was embarrassed while saying that, thinking about the examples I gave. If you know, that’s fine.”

“Yes, hehe.”

Having learned that being considerate without thinking can also be a burden on the mind, the saintess listened to the deep elements’ requests, recalling the advice that one should only decline three times.

“Then, if anything happens, please let me know right away.”

Even when I was living in the church, this kind of thing happened often, but I realized it while going on adventures with the warriors.

Goodwill is not something to be taken for granted. The favors directed at you are usually something that appears out of consideration for the gap in status.

That was the world.

Not as plain and upright as a fairy tale. Not as innocent and upright as a child.

Didn’t.

“Yes… !”

But seeing her pure joy reminds me of those who used to consider it an honor to take on tasks in my stead.

The elements have long life spans but are small in number, so they are trained and raised until they reach a certain level. Also, the more noble they are, the more they are admired, and it is a theocratic society ruled by the natural tree Dera. Since training is taken for granted, it is common sense that not only adult elements but also young elements cannot let their guard down in terms of combat.

Although most of them are of slim build and are more focused on tactics than direct combat.

‘Slosh slosh’

A thought that was lost in the beauty of the stars embroidered in the night sky. While most of the elements known for being blunt were passionately asserting their own usefulness, the saintess thought about the reason she had come here.

The element that convinced her seemed similar to a priestess confessing to a warrior. Although I have never seen a confession scene.

Everyone in the party confessed the same thought, and everyone knew they were rejected.

“The compassionate Piruora.”

And in between.

“What should I do?”

I admire the warrior, but I just want to tease him.

“Can I join you, warrior?”

It wasn’t just because of the Demon King’s curse.

**

“Ma, the lowly Paduchun bows his head to the peak of the devil…!”

Inside the tent, filled with dreary smoke, the sage sat before Chujara, who was lying face down and talking fluently, with a charming appearance.

“You’re quite clever.”

The wise man diligently scouted with his servant horse, hiding himself if possible. When he finally figured out the whereabouts of the being he was searching for, he used magic to move closer.

Even though it appeared so suddenly, the result is as you can see.

Chujara was usually considered simple-minded and ignorant, but as a sorcerer with high intelligence, Chujara was able to understand his opponents and his own abilities.

Moreover, Chujara’s scope of control is the entire race.

“Thank you…!”

Paduchon, who reigns as king in the mountainous region where the Chujara tribe is said to be active, racked his brain while wondering if he would be able to survive.

“Tsk.”

The sage frowned at the unpleasant smell. He soon used a magic spell to change the scent silently.

“Gasp… !”

The density of the air changes in an instant, making it suffocating.

A magical power that knows no bounds. An oppressive feeling that makes it difficult to breathe. A fear of an existence that cannot even be fathomed.

Even though the line between magic and sorcery is vague, I was able to understand it after accumulating some knowledge.

You must not touch that.

Paduchon’s instinct warned him that if he was not careful, not only himself but the entire mountain could disappear.

“Are you the leader of this place?”

“Yes!!”

I have tracked down and found the strongest being, but there is such a thing as “what if.”

To think that this is the level of a person in a place like this. However, he is not at the level of a regimental commander.

“I have a few questions.”

“Please speak up!”

“Did an element called Kuhora come here?”

“If it’s Kuhora, then yes. The blue-skinned element that is Kuhora came to me three months ago.”

It was the moment when the conjectures of the warrior, the priestess, and the wise man turned out to be true.

“Tell me more about it.”

“They asked me to go to the Land of Elements to deal with their growing kin. Since it was almost time to go anyway, I had planned to go even if they didn’t ask me to, but since they said they would give me a reward, I decided to go on the date they gave me. I received these as a reward. ”

Paduchun offered first, fearing that Kuhora might take the reward he received from him.

“Do you have anything else to tell me?”

“… … I don’t think so.”

In addition, after asking various questions, the wise man confirmed many facts in addition to the inside story of the Demon King’s army colluding with the Chujaramuri.

“Okay, take it.”

“This is…!”

A small chest floated before Paduchon’s eyes and slowly descended.

“This is a reply to your question.”

He said that even if he received little help, it was his duty to repay it.

It opened by itself with a ‘click’ without even touching it, and Paduchun’s eyes grew wide.

“Thank you!!!”

An elixir that permanently increases your abilities just by drinking it.

The warrior party was unnecessary because there was a limit to the increase in ability through consumption, but it was an excessive price for Paduchun.

You should be grateful to the untouchable power for sparing your life.

Thanks to the sage’s generosity, Paduchun pressed his already dull head even further into the ground.

“It’s a secret that I came to see you.”

The wise man spoke frankly and really found out only the information.

They could have wiped out the race to help the priestess, even though they knew that due to the nature of the Chujara, if their area was devastated, they would move and ruin other places.

Was it because they were having a discussion on the subject of the law of nature? Or was it simply because they respected the will of the priestess?

Rather, these large-scale invasions were nothing more than an act of population reduction for the Chujara clan.

Even the wise man knew this, but he did not like the collusion of the Demon King’s army.

“Yes! I will never say that!”

Ugly appearance. Foul smell. Shrill voice.

On the contrary, the wise man did not like any of them, but he felt sorry for the tiny creatures trying to live, so he just smiled faintly and disappeared.