Just like that, Nanahoshi went to sleep.
Until the future.
I feel refreshed, my gloominess from before has lifted.
A strange feeling remained.
Perhaps, even without me, Nanahoshi can return in the future.
Since my future self had a sad expression, without hearing her hypothesis, he must have assumed she committed suicide after hearing from Perugius.
Well, whatever the case, that’s one thing done.
Perugius is going to continue with the research, though Nanahoshi might also do something in the future…
Well what’s done is done.
It’s time to switch tracks.
Nanahoshi is capable of thinking for herself, and choosing her own path.
I also have things I have to do.
Alright.
The next place on the list is Sword God Gull Farion.
Let’s go with Eris and two other people.
Simple is best.
Though I’m a little uneasy going without backup, I’ve heard that the Holy Land of Swords doesn’t have many bright guys.
It’s full of guys that have discussions with their fists.
But, before that, I need to report to Orsted.
Regarding Nanahoshi’s decision.
Although he might have already heard her hypothesis…
Nevertheless, I have to report the outcome.
While thinking so, I headed towards Orsted’s office on foot.
“Ah, Chairman Rudeus! Thank you for your hard work!”
When I entered the lobby, the receptionist girl bowed.
This child is energetic.
“The president is waiting for you in the back.”
“Gotcha.”
While replying, I entered the president’s office.
After entering, I closed the door, took a stance with my feet shoulder width apart, and put my hands behind my back.
As always, I bowed to Orsted, who was sitting at his desk.
“There is a report.”
“… Let’s hear it.”
“Nanahoshi’s return failed. She believes the cause is in the future, Perugius lent her Sukeakoto of Time to sleep until then.”
“I see.”
Orsted slowly removed his helmet.
Then placed his hand on his temple and let out a long sigh.
“What did Perugius say?”
“That he believes the failure was caused by a defect in the magic circle, and that he will improve the magic circle in order to return Nanahoshi…”
“Is that it?”
“And that the past cannot be determined by the future.”
“That’s right. That sounds like something Perugius would say.”
Orsted’s voice somehow sounded more muffled in emotion than usual.
No, as usual, his voice is level and he has a sour look.
“You’ve heard about Nanahoshi’s matter. What are you going to do?”
“For the time being, I’ll gradually consider Nanahoshi’s matter,
I think I should head to the Sword God, Gull Farion.
As usual, I would like to request the details.”
“I see… I’ve already compiled information regarding Gull Farion.”
Orsted retrieved a stack of papers from a cabinet.
Preparations are good this time.
I’d be fine just talking, but this is good too.
Shouldn’t compiling these kinds of documents be my role?
No, it’s too late for that.
“I shall gratefully accept this.”
“Everything is written in this document. Avoid fighting Gull Farion.”
“Yes.”
“After that… hmm?”
Suddenly Orsted shifted his line of sight.
I’m tempted to look as well.
There, stones are lined up in a row.
Although they look like tombstones, they’re the communication lithographs I’ve installed in various locations.
At the bottom of each lithograph, the name of the installation location is written.
Asura Kingdom, Milis, Ouryuu Kingdom is doing well, the magic continent, the number has increased quite a bit.
This is less like a president’s office and more like a server room.
Orsted’s gaze was directed to a certain point.
One of the lithographs emitted a pale light.
That lithograph corresponded to the one in Atofe’s fortress.
The letter was brief.
[Kishirika Kishirisu has been captured.]