It was also instilled a few days have passed since "that ant." Not only for us, this is a nightmare for all the people in the kingdom.
But sadness gradually became anger. Only two days after the royal army attacked the lair and arrested dozens of black magicians, hundreds of families lost their children because of their "sacrificial rituals" flocked to the gates of the castle and protest to be fair And of course, the "fair" here is the public death penalty for all of them.
Although the king agreed to that with the people, the royal army wanted to postpone the execution day to gain more time from the black magicians for the purpose of the "ritual".
Because the school and dormitory were temporarily closed, currently all five of us as well as Gaido-sensei were ordered to stay at the royal guest resort. The size of this place has led me to my room several times.
As for Miyuki, just before I woke up, she had left in silence and left only a note saying "see you again".
Day after day, night after night, every time I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, a series of whispers came from nowhere and hurt my head like a hammer. And it became my fear of sleep, now the dark circles in my eyes were as dark as ink. The sleeping pills made by royal physicians can only help me to "sleep well" for 15 minutes at the most.
Instead of sleeping on my bed as usual, tonight I decided to take a walk around the royal garden. Gradually I began to think that everything with the phrase "royal" at the end were big things, and this place, too, called the garden, but I felt it was like a zigzag maze equipped with Decorated by dozens of different flowers.
Enjoying the fresh air here helps me forget the fatigue that has surrounded me during the past few days.
-Well!
That noise startled me and almost summoned the sword if I didn't see that "green thing". Yes, that characteristic smooth, smooth hair is none other than her, Yumi.
Why is she still awake now?
Originally planning to approach me to talk, the act of looking around to check around made me a little worried. Hiding behind a tree in the garden, I squinted to see what she was doing.
Then I realized, my eyesight is now much better than before. Although I didn't use any magic, I could see the dark place clearly as day.
Frantically picking up the broken pieces of glass from the cup, after finishing cleaning the "battlefield" she had accidentally caused, Yumi returned to the royal kitchen. She breathed a sigh of relief because her recent clumsiness didn't wake anyone up.
Thanks to the kind chef's help, she can save a lot of time to cook this "small meal". She is very excited after finishing it and bringing it to "that person".
-Thank you, Gil, I'll go now.
-Haha, remember to walk carefully.
As if it were getting colder, she thought and wished she had put on a jacket.
-Oh Yumi, did you bring it again?
-Yes! I made some cakes today. Hope you receive.
-Well ... precious, thank you. It's been a long time since we've tasted that cake.
The guard of the prison jumped in joy. His expression made Yumi laugh and decided to be happy with him.
-So I'll go up when you have some privacy.
-Thank you, sir.
- Remember to be wary of him.
-Yes. I will be careful.
After saying goodbye to the cheerful watchman, she walked to the front of the only cell where there were people.
The dust-filled silver food tray covered with some hard bread sprinkled with the rest, the glass cup filled with dirty water, all still lying flat on the ground, were left alone for the cockroaches to crawl. And the prisoner was still leaning against the wall, even though his hungry stomach was shouting, he still insisted on not eating what he considered a "garbage".
Though a prisoner, that was too much, she sighed.
Taking the key from the cell door that she had been given by the guard to open the door, Yumi brought out the dirt tray and her new tray.
-Of course, the young lady is still naive.
-What do you mean?
The smeared face looked straight into her eyes and smiled softly.
-I am a black magician, what do you mean by that.
-But you saved me, I believe that you are not a bad person.
Tori raises his dirty hand, intending to rub her head but then decides.
- Saving a life is nothing compared to killing hundreds of people.
-But...
-Little letter, please consider as delicious meals in the past few days have paid off and gone. Because anyway ... we'll be executed tomorrow.
Death!? Those words were like lightning striking her ears, she knew it was by the king's orders, but was that worth it?
-...
-I have declared the purpose of the "ritual" already, now my head has no value to hold back.
-The purpose ... for what?
-The birth of maya.
A chilling feeling ran through her body, knowing that it was over but she still prayed it would not succeed.
-Don't worry, young lady, that ritual won't work.
-Fish! That's good, but why?
Tori smiled at her and glanced towards the corner of the outside wall.
-Why don't you come here to hear me better, Ka ... zu ... loud.
To Yumi's surprise, I slowly walked out from my "hiding place" and entered the cell. But I myself was very surprised at his ability to observe, perhaps the leaders in the ranks of the black magicians who were already strong with or without magic.
Although he was a black magician, it was he who saved Yumi, so I could say that I respected him more than I hated.
- "Ceremony could not succeed", what do you mean?
He just shrugged slightly and pointed at me.
-That's the answer.
That's the right answer.
The voice of "that guy" once again rang through my mind.
It's correct? What do you mean "that guy"?
While I was still confused as to what just happened, he just laughed softly and continued his "story".
-Do you know about Excalibur?
-Have.
-If we say we know where it is, will you believe it?
-Heh !?
Did I hear wrong? I wondered and slapped my face to wake up, Yumi also looked at me with equally bewildered face.
-Right! It is hidden deep in the world's largest cave, Motadus.
Motadus, I have read briefly about this cave. It is listed as "banned" in the world. There have been rumors about adventurers venturing into adventure without ever returning.
-And if...
-Is that true?
Unknowingly, Gaido Sensei stood right behind us. That stern expression in an instant turned into a "horror" scene that almost made me fall over. Immediately afterwards he grabbed Tori's collar and the way he went.
-You two also follow me.
So this is the "Great Basilica of Soren". I gasped in surprise the moment I entered this large place. The floor is paved with smooth Grantis stone, which is one of the best anti-magic stones in the world. Separating between the floor and ceiling of the massive marble columns, they are placed in vertical rows perpendicular to the entrance to and create a walkway in the middle. In addition, the ceiling was meticulously sculpted, as if it were a drawing of a world map.
The four of us walked slowly through dozens of soldiers and royal guards. The serious atmosphere here made me sweat even though it was mid-August.
Stepping in front of the throne, my anxious feeling was at its peak and I began to think that I should slip out of here.
-You all go out, I want to have some privacy.
-RÕ!
After listening to Gaido-sensei, it is common for Tori to know the holy sword Excalibur at the top, but this place suddenly becomes quiet. Mr. Shu just kept silent and kept rolling his eyes as if he was contemplating something. But the quiet atmosphere just now was suddenly destroyed by my sneezing.
-Gaido, are you sure this information is true?
-Bam!
The sound of the door kicking startled us. An old man with strange clothes, just like that, blatantly entered this place.