Disciple of Immortal
Act 6: Chapter 17: Retrieving the Pieces

Act 6: Chapter 17: Retrieving the Pieces

「We have to quickly retrieve a total of thirteen pieces. Among those, three pieces like the 《Dragon's Hole》, 《Cocytus》, and the 《World Tree》 that protect the spirit world are impossible to destroy. We have no choice but to keep watch over them and manage them so that we can prevent any interference from the higher being.」

Veranta spread the map as he gave us a round explanation.

There were a lot of marks on the places where Veranta had made his preparations.

「Among the pieces, there are some that can be easily retrieved if Sopiah’s power is involved. Those that can be handled by the Sopiah Trading Company should be quickly gathered and destroyed. Zero, Ramiel, and I will go to protect troublesome places such as the 《Great Dragon Hole》.」

Veranta explained the situation and then looked at us.

「The one with the highest level, Nobunaga… You should destroy the rest. That should limit the number of methods that the higher being can use to interfere with Locklore.」

「Are you sure about this? If they're cornered to that extent, they might straight out erase this world altogether…」

「The higher being are the ones who created this world. It's only natural to think that they can easily erase this world at will, but if I start saying that, there will be no end to our problem. The only thing we can do right now is to limit the range of the higher being's intervention. The safest method is to kill all of you and rekindle our relationship with the higher being, but that path has already been cut off.」

Veranta heaved a sigh, shrugging his shoulders as he told us.

「Moreover… It also made me want to try after talking to you guys. I'm also tired of dancing like a clown for the higher being for thousands of years. I might put this world in danger… But if there's a chance for Locklore to gain its freedom from those folks, I'm more than willing to bet on that chance. Even if what awaits at the end of the road is the annihilation of Locklore…」

「Veranta…」

… Even though it was just a declaration of his intention to support us, it looked rather hilarious since he did so while his body was trapped inside Noble Mimic's stomach.

Considering the fact that he revealed this much information, I believe that he wouldn't backstab us. If we’re going to move forward with collecting the pieces that he prepared, his cooperation was indispensable. So, this might be the time to release him from the Noble Mimic’s stomach.

Lunaire peered at the map and then nodded lightly.

「Let's split up and take action immediately. I'll go with Kanata to collect various pieces—」

「Hold up… If we're talking about the division of labor, the most correct choice is to split you two, right? I mean, having both of you in one team is an overkill. Moreover, there's the possibility that those three are going to face unforeseen danger without Kanata. Though Zorophilia has enough power to overcome most perilous situations, she lacks experience when it comes to the spirit world. If she gets captured, there's the possibility that her 《Dream Sand》 will be used against us. That's why it's a much better choice to assign Kanata by her side. Pomera's level is simply far from enough. As for Rosemonde, sorry, but I'll have you stand by in another place. She won't be able to participate in retrieving the prepared pieces. This is a race against time, and we have no leeway to raise her level right now.」

Wow, that was absolutely correct.

It was indeed a much better choice for me to go with Pomera and Philia.

Lunaire was already a one-man army by herself.

I mean, even if I went with her, I would only become a hindrance.

「Eh… B-But, I-I finally reunited with Kanata, that's why… Y-Yes! Since both of us are being targeted by the higher being, it'll be much better for us to be together!」

「… No, all of us are already considered their enemies… From that point of view, losing anyone to the higher being is a huge blow for our side. Especially Sophia, who holds the biggest influence in the world, and Zero with his troublesome ability. However, we cannot afford to hesitate since doing so is equal to giving a head to the already overwhelmingly superior higher being. We won't be able to win the freedom for Locklore unless we gamble on this opportunity.」

Veranta gave Lunaire a firm scolding.

「B-B-B-But… Uhm… T-The other side might prioritize taking us down first… That's why if we're separated…」

Yup, none of Lunaire's reasoning held a candle against Veranta's logic.

Lunaire seemed to be struggling, yet her words started to become fragmented, a signal that she was about to lose.

It was clear that she was just trying to come up with a justification to come with me.

「… Surely not, however… Are you by chance trying to use this battle with Locklore's survival on the line as an opportunity to go on a date?」

「W-What are you talking about!? I-I just voiced my concern regarding Kanata's safety!」

「I'm happy to hear your concern, Lunaire-san… However, I do agree with Veranta this time! Don't worry, I'll be alright!」

「I-I do not think that it might be fun to travel around the world! Don't make fun of me, please!」

「Calm down Lunaire-san, Veranta hasn't worked on the detailed plan either! I mean, we can still take our time sightseeing around the world once everything is over!」

I held Lunaire's hand as I tried to persuade her.

「I-It's not like I want to date or something along the way! I've no interest in the outside world anymore… I mean, since my 《Hades' Impurity》 isn't completely suppressed yet, that's why Kanata won't be able to blend into human society if I'm with you, and it's my wish for you to live a normal life…!」

「… THIS Troublesome Master of Mine.」

Noble Mimic heaved a sigh.

… Thus, it was decided that I would team up with Pomera and Philia to retrieve the pieces scattered around the world.

「We should act quickly. Everyone should depart as soon as I divide the job.」

I suddenly recalled something upon hearing Veranta's remark.

The three items I got as a reward from the Dragon King in the Peach Dragon Village.

The 《Alvrena Rod》 owned by the high elf queen, the 《Necronomicon》 that recorded necromancy, and then the 《Lavia Monolith》, the slate that was recorded by the sage in the past.

The 《Lavia Monolith》 recorded the magic used by the higher being using otherworlder's 《Gift Skill》.

I couldn't analyze it, but I think Lunaire might be able to decipher its content.

If she could decipher its content, it means that we had a way to resist the higher being.

「Before we part ways, I have something I want to entrust to you, Lunaire-san.」

「Eh… D-Does that mean I'll get a gift from Kanata!?」

Lunaire asked with a shrill voice.

「Er, my apologies, it's not really a gift… But it's something that I want you to decipher…」

「Ah… yes, that's right. Given the situation, we must consider all possibilities…」

Lunaire spoke with an obviously disappointed look on her face.

… Okay, I'll think about a suitable gift for her once the situation calms down.

That being said, I couldn't really tell what Lunaire really wanted, especially because she could get almost everything with sheer brute force.

「《Dimension Pocket》」

I took out the 《Lavia Monolith》 from the deployed magic circle.

「This is the item.」

Veranta raised a cheerful cry when he saw the slate that I placed on the ground.

「Hohou… If I'm not mistaken, this slate was made by someone with a deep understanding of magic. No, when it comes to such an item, it becomes clear after a single glance. How amusing, I haven't expected such a thing to be hidden in the world… Where did you obtain this?」

Lunaire's hand reached out to the slate.

「… It seems to be some kind of barrier. Even I can't use magic of this scale. It's like magic from another world altogether… Could it be that this is the magic used by the higher being?」

「R-Record of magic used by the higher being!? In that case, we might be able to keep the higher being in check if we can decipher this magic. I honestly am not quite optimistic about our chances, but man, I never expected that you'd find such a fine piece.」

In contrast to Veranta, Lunaire didn't seem to be that elated.

T-This item is definitely more important than I expected, but…

「It's so complex that even I can hardly understand its content. I'll try to decipher its content, though I don't know how much time I need to decipher it.」

I had never expected that it was so amazing to the point that even Lunaire had a hard time deciphering it.

I had secretly hoped that maybe she could be an effective means to counter the higher being, but it didn't seem to be that easy.

However, there was no doubt that the 《Lavia Monolith》 was the key to our victory.

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