The island of Ireland is vast in area. Rugged and mountainous in the north. And home to a diverse range of creatures and landforms.
On this island. There is a legend of a "Dragon of evil" That appeared more than 600 years ago and four warriors who defeated it.
One of the warriors. "Holy Knight Grandel. Later founded the country and laid the foundation of the Grandel Kingdo. Which boasts a long history and tradition.
However. A mysterious wizard suddenly appeared in the kingdom and turned all the people into crystals.
The surviving princes. Machin. And her childhood friend. Te. A knight.
They set off to reclaim their homeland and follow the clues to the emerging superpower of Britannica.
Rondomel. The capital of the Kingdom of Britannica. Surrounded by high walls and boasts one of the largest populations on the island. Two groups of adventurers were now saying their goodbyes.
"...That's it for u. Then. Reall. Thank you for your help...!"
N. No! We're not anything like that..."
A lot of people come and go. In front of a large hospital with the most advanced medical technology and facilities in the country. Or even on the island. Say. With her long golden twin-tail hair hanging down. Bowed her head deeply.
The daughter of the Grifos Lords who switched sides from the Kingdom of Grandel to Britannica. For the weak power to survive. Her father had taken up with the great power. And to show his loyalty. He was forced to do the impossible.
But tha. To. Is now mission-clear.
"I humbly beg your pardon. Without the help of Princess Machina and Tet-don. We wouldn't have been able to solve this case on our own."
"Thank you. My dear!"
Sorry. The spearman is Sarya's childhood friend and subordinate. And the sisters Kyn. The archer. Also, thank her.
The "Forest of Giant Trees" occurred at the southern gate of Rondomeln. It was their role to solve the mystery. With the help of Makina and Te. Who happened to be there. They were able to defeat the monsters that attacked them.
"It wasn't our power that ended... Everything. It was you and... Sage's power."
The air in the place becomes heavy as Makina replies with a downcast look.
Sag. A boy who was a childhood friend of Sahya and the others and who claimed to have the "Power of a brave warrior". His power is real. And with i. He defeated a boss monster that could be called the Lord of the Giant Tree.
However. He was seriously injured and although his life was saved. He has not regained consciousness yet. He was hospitalized for a long time. Even if he recovered. The doctors at Rondomeln were not sure if he would be able to walk like before – in fact. They said it was hopeless.
"... Was this the right thing to do?"
Tetteh calls out to a boy her age.
Sarya's subordinate. Sage's childhood friend. And brother to Solaris and Kaina. He asked Rik. The swordsman who wielded two swords.
I don't understand...
Gravely after a moment of silence. Rikku opened her mouth.
He was the only one who knew that the Lord he had a crush on. His own sister. And Princess Grandel's Machina had intercourse with Sage. But he did not denounce or forgive Sage for it.
Saving lives and being saved. That's all that happened in the forest of giant trees.
If you have to force yourself to put into words your feelings of complicated emotions and still want to be with them.
Rick spat out what seemed to be an answer. Looking into Tet's eyes.
"... But I'm still your 'pal'."
"So..."
Tette and Rikku shook hands firmly and didn't say much more.
"... The. I think it's time for me to go."
The men of Griffo's territory are going to report to Britannica at this point. The Giant Tree has disappeared. And now Sahya's territory will be safe and sound.
And Makina and the other. Who is aiming for the revival of Grande? Are also heading for their original destination. They head to the Royal Library to uncover the truth behind the lewd crest magic "Gerwes" Used by the Black Hooded Wizard.
If you need anything. You can always count on us. The most important thing to remember is that you can always find a good deal more information about the company and its products and services at.... Even s. For the sake of Grandel and the Princesses of Machin. I will help you in the name of Griffos."
"Yes...! Thank you! I'll see you sometime!"
And s. After one more farewell. Makina and Tet walked away again – and again.
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The Royal Library of Magi. Located in a corner of London.
But the white-walled building. Too beautiful and majestic to be called a "Library" And reminiscent of a wealthy man's mansion. Showed Britannica's strength and novelty as a nation.
It's huge...!
"But there's nothing quaint about it.... I'm not impressed with the way you take books and artifacts from other countries you invade and store them in your own country..."
There were also things like stacks and libraries in Grande. But even s. Makina was honestly surprised at the incomparable scale from the outside.
Tet. On the other hand. Was critical of the building's exterior and culture. Knowing the origins and policies of the military state of Britannic. And he was reluctant to enter the interior.
Welcome to the Royal Library. Are you returning a book? Or are you looking for something?
As soon as they stepped in. A young woman wearing glasses greeted them at the reception desk.
She has long navy blue hair pulled back into a ponytail at the back of her head. Wears a long robe reminiscent of a mage'. Or perhaps a staff member's uniform. And has a mild smile on her face. The actual library is a good fit for her.
'Ye. Sir. I wanted to do some research on.... U. Gerwe...."
I want to read books on magic. Als. Books on history."
Tet interrupts Makina's statement and pretends to be a 'very normal adventurer'.
The Tet still considers Britannica an enemy state. And this is its capital. You could say we're right in the middle of enemy territory.
They avoid bypassing the word that gets to the heart of the matte. Or the revelation of their true identity. Which would be passed on to the higher-ups of the country. Grandel and Britannica originally didn't have a very friendly relationship.
It was all Tet's thoughtful decision. Makina reflected on the fact that she lacked crisis management in that area. And at the same time. She once again felt reliant on Tet to fill in for her inadequacies.
Books of magic and history. I'll show you where they are... I am the Librarian 'Elys'. If there's anything else you don't understand. Please don't hesitate to ask.
The female staff member. Who introduced herself as Ely. Guided them with polite words and gestures.
He looks young. But he must be a professional in this job. He moves through the spacious museum. Through the mountain range of high bookshelves. Without any hesitation at all.
...Here is the magical books section. And the next area is for history books. If you are looking for a particular boo. You can also use the 'Magical Agency' to search for it. You need permission from a staff member to use i. So please come to the reception desk."
Thank you."
"Hmm...."
Tette put her hand on her chin and looked up at the bookshel. Which was much taller than she was. Tette puts her hand on her chin and looks up at the bookshel. Which is much taller than she is.
"... S. Shall we look for the. Mr. Tett?"
'Yes.... I only know the name of the magic... 'Gerweth' that that wizard uses. But it might be dangerous to search for it or speak of it indiscreetly. Let us first carefully search for books that contain old magi. Princess."
Lowering their voices so as not to disturb those around them. The two finally try to get closer to the "Truth".
We're finally in the capital of Britannic. And the librarian. The largest collection of information on the island.
The exiled princess and knight got into the spirit and dove into the sea of countless books.
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Makina and Tet plunged into the sea of type. Trying to find the one little pearl called "Gerwes" In it – already. More than five hours had passed.
"... No good."
"You didn't make it..."
The result. Their heavy sighs echoed loudly in the deserted surroundings.
It was dusk outside and closing time was approaching. Many people visit the museum during the day. But now it was sparsely populated and most of them were getting ready to leave.
I didn't think you could come up with a single word that matched...
I press my cheek against the table languidly. Feeling ashamed.
A large number of thick books piled on the desk. A tower as tall as a young child was erected. But I could not find the word 'Gerweth' in it.
Some books introduced the latest magic catalogues and old lost magic that no one uses anymore. I also searched for exotic magic by relying on translation. But in the end, I couldn't find the information I was looking for.
"All I'm learning is more and more about magic...
"As for you. Princes. I'm sure that's a good thing...
'The lack of information about Gerweth is... Umm...'
Makina hadn't read this many magic books since the time she learned magic in Grandel. But no. She doesn't want to study. She just wants to know the details of one magic.
Te. Who had been a dedicated sword fight? Cooperated with him with a difficult look on his face and carefully unravelled the history of the Island of Ireland. However. Even s. It only ended up enriching Tet's history-related education.
There were no stories of magic crystallizing people or similar fairy tales. But... It did make me feel proud to read about the exploits of King Grandel the First after all these years."
Fairy tales. History. Grandel the founder. Four heroes. –One of them.
"... Brave."
Yes?
I suddenly remembered and looked up from the desk where I had been propped up.
Tetteh reacted to these words Makina whispered in a potty mouth.
You've read the books on the lore of the Four Warriors. Haven't you. Tet?"
"Yea. Ye.... U. In this boo...."
Tette pulls a thick history book out of the scattered books.
In the forest of giant trees. When Seiji was pierced through the torso by the tendrils of a plant-type monster. Immediately after that. In a strange space where time seemed to stand still. Makina saw a woman who looked like a white "Moya".
The woman left a few words and then ascended into the sky and disappeared. But when I thought about Sage's self-proclaimed possession of the 'power of the brave' and that the effect was real – it occurred to me that maybe that woman knew something about the 'core' of what was going on.
The four warriors who slayed the 'dragon of evil' 600 years ago. One of them is the well-known 'Magical Swordsman' Arthur Grandel-sama.
Tetteh opens the book and reads the summary. The legend was so famous that even a child knew it.
'You are my ancestor. Aren't you? You created the Grandel School of swordsmanship and magi. And you were a noble and great knight-king..."
He is a figure to be admired and aspired to by all Knights of Grandel."
He was once just a knight of one country. But with his chivalry and peerless strength. He crushed one oppressive dictatorship after another. And finally defeated the Dragon to win his own country.
That great vein of blood still flows through Makina's body.
Then Joseph in The Great Wizard.
It's a name every student of magic is bound to hear.
He systematized magic that had been handed down from generation to generation in various places. And made it possible for those with talent to learn it correctly.
At the same time. He developed numerous new magic techniques. He was so influential that the history of magic can be divided into the period before and after Joseph's appearance.
After defeating the dragon. The country he founded is still at the forefront of magical research and is a technological powerhouse that is actively developing a "Magic engine" That uses iron and steel.
"And the Sun Priestess. Yalta."
That's where the Pope came from."
The third of the four warriors. A cleric who found the "Hero. The human who slays the dragon of Evi. And united the hearts of the nation and people all over the island. He is said to have rarely fought on the front line. But he healed people with his mystical powers and left behind many miraculous anecdotes.
It is said that the word of God was heard. After the defeat of the evil Drago. A religious state called the 'papacy' was born.
"And it ends at...."
"–'Brave' Yuri. Do you have any idea what it's like to be... This brave?"
Following the oracle of the Sun Priestess Yalt. He rose from a lowly peasant to a hero who put an end to a dragon of ill repute. He is a well-known figure on the island of Ireland.
The one who adventured with his friends carrying the holy sword and saved the world from the dragon crisis. His achievements and words of praise are more than enough for a dozen or so.
'No.... It's just that... The brave men were 'me.' Right...?"
'Yes...? That's what it says. And that's what I was taught. But..."
Tet looks at me strangely. It's not unreasonable. Because everyone understands that the brave Yuri was a 'man' with excellent eyesight and physical prowess.
Makina was also taught that way growing up. However. The hero-like figure that appeared from Sage's "Crest of the Brave" Appeared to be a woman.
Ummm....."
The bits and pieces of information I've acquired on my travels so far. And the librarian. Which boasts the largest collection of books on the island. However. It was not enough to find what seemed to be the 'truth'.
No matter how many books I could. No matter how much I think about it with my punctured brain. I can't find the answer.
"–Wel.... We're about to close. So I'm going to go clean up."
O...! I'm so sorry!"
In the meantime. Makina and Tet were the only two people left in the facility.
Ely. The librarian who first helped them at the reception desk. Approached their seats and apologetically told them that they were the ones who had left the books out indefinitely. The two of them hurriedly began to put the books back where they belonged.
... You've been looking for them very hard. But didn't you find it?"
Iris gently takes the book from Makina's hand. Who wonder. "Where was this book?" And returns it to the shelf without hesitation.
Not as a staff member. But as a human being. She spoke softly to Makina and the other. While giving off the air of an older sister.
"Ye. Yes...! Wel. It's about old magic.... It's not in any of the books..."
I'll try to blur out the details. But tell them that I'm having trouble with it.
Then Elys put her hand to her chin and thought for a moment.
'Hmmm. I'm sure most of the books in this library have magic in them..."
If you can't find it in this facility. It's either a new magic that was secretly developed by an individual. Or it doesn't exist in the first place. The magic that exists today has been created by the great wizards of the past who have devoted their entire lives to it.
The black-hooded mage who attacked Grandel didn't look that old. Common sense says that he must have mastered the 'Gerwes' magic somewhere. If no. Then we're really stuck. We would be back to square one.
"... Oh. Or... If you're in the Forbidden Library."
"'Forbidden Library'...!
Makina's eyes shine at that word. Speaking of which. That's right. How had I forgotten about it until now?
Colour. Who works at the Wells Volcan. Advised me to head to the Royal Library. H. Also a victim of lewd magi. Had told me to head to the forbidden library deep in the Royal Library.
There is a high possibility that it is not mentioned in the so-called "Front" Book. Which can be viewed by anyone. But if it's in a restricted-access boo. Such as a strange or forbidden boo. Or a book called "The Book of Witchcraft." Then – or perhaps – it's in a book called "The Book of Witchcraft.
But..."
I have an Adventurer's Registration Card! I'm still ranked D..."
He shows his registration card impatiently. But Elys shows his difficulty with a wry smile.
'I'm sorry. But access to the Forbidden Library is only allowed to a few staff members and adventurers of B level and above...
I see...
I felt as if the few glimmers of hope I'd seen had vanished; it would take quite a few days and achievements to become a B rank or higher adventurer.
"... But ye.... If you have time. Come back tomorrow. It sounds like something is going on. And I'm willing to help."
"O. Really?...?
'They both handle the books with care and try to put them back where they belong. They've always been very quiet. The library doesn't take kindly to people who behave and look for things.
The words and deeds of the two who grew up in the royal palace sometimes became 'sweetness' in the severe journey and often made them suffer. But no. Their good upbringing has paid off.
The light of hope that had been extinguished seemed to be still connected as a thin thread.