Although called a race track, this place was not as grand as the venues for Formula One racing or the like. This place was exclusively used for training, car shows and official races with small race cars.
That said, the course length was roughly a kilometer.
The main grounds was 160m wide, quite a large facility.
A number of teams were practicing today. Several small cars were speeding away. There were also people watching from the audience. The sandy run-off area also had staff doing work.
A quick glance of the surroundings revealed roughly thirty or forty people present.
The surprising thing was that the "King of the End" was mixed among the crowd. Sitting at the most forward part of the audience seating, unbelievably, he was watching the race cars going at high speed.
With a serious expression on his face, the sacred aristocrat was staring at the cars driving rapidly with thunderous noises.
This could be described as the graceful and noble airs of "royalty whose curiosity was piqued when confronted with rare and unusual tribute or offerings."
Furthermore, he was even chatting with people beside him.
After listening to their answers, he would nod with a look of comprehension. A crowd gradually gathered in the audience seating around the "King of the End." In addition, they were explaining all kinds of knowledge to the Devil King-exterminating hero, offering snacks and drinks to him, gazing into his handsome face in a trance.
As a side note, the "King of the End" was dressed in the same attire as he was last seen.
A blue tunic and white cape. Taken down from his back, the scabbard carrying the divine sword was stood up next to him.
The handsome face with its pale complexion was clearly not Japanese. Despite this appearance of his, none of the surrounded people were bothered at all.
"That's essentially the attitude this great hero takes towards humans."
Lu Yinghua explained.
Erica and Liliana were watching the "King of the End" from afar, at a corner of the audience seating.
"He seems to have come into contact with seven or eight people during the last two days. When Committee members asked around, everyone replied saying they 'met a very handsome foreigner who was extremely friendly.' Also, they were all speaking with a face of rapture, hoping sincerely to meet him again."
"A hero who makes contact with ordinary humans huh..."
Liliana remarked with mixed feelings stirring inside.
"Even in this regard, he is quite an exception among Heretic Gods."
"Also, he is probably the same as Madame Aisha. I believe he possess a charm authority."
Currently, all those people were treating the "King of the End" with sincere well wishes and admiration.
Having witnessed the same scene many times in ancient Gaul, Erica pointed out this fact.
"Try imagining this, a virtuous and revered king who could be called a Bodhisattva's reincarnation. Or rather, it would be more apt to consider him the originator. If he were to go to heavily populated urban areas—"
"Undoubtedly, he would be a cause for massive chaos just like the Madame in ancient Gaul."
"Unbelievable. By gathering fanatical believers, he could probably turn them into his own army. Even with a gentle disposition, he is also a god whose actions cannot be predicted..."
"Well, my two Nee-sans, about that..."
Lu Yinghua interrupted the conversation between the two Great Knights.
"Are we really going to make a move? There is the option of hiding and continued monitoring, right?"
"You definitely make a good point. But even if the charm authority could be released, I believe the 'King of the End' must not be allowed to enter cities. If he were to go on a rampage as before, who could predict the extent of damage and casualties..."
"Also, Lu Yinghua, you still have your master's orders."
"In that case, I can't find any words to retort."
The trio nodded at one another. Resolving themselves, they started to move.
They walked from the corner in the audience seating over to the circle of people that were gathered around the "King of the End." Squeezing through the charmed crowd, they approached the hero of salvation.
The trio were the only people gazing at the pale-haired aristocrat with calm eyes. Presumably because of that...
He apparently figured out their identities. With a calm voice, he called to the people around him.
"My apologies, everyone, but let us call this a day. I hope you will leave as quickly as possible to let me be alone. Thanks."
The effects were immediate. The people around him packed away their things quickly and left the seating area, disappearing towards the exit.
Also, there was a lot of human noise at the race track and the run-off area.
Originally driving smoothly, the cars stopped one after another. The racers got out of their cramped driving seats while the recording crew at the maintenance station also began preparations to withdraw.
But unlike the people at the audience area, these people were showing displeasure and agitation in their words and behavior.
The History Compilation Committee had contacted the race track's management to close down the track for today in an emergency (possibly using magic in the process as well).
Glancing sideways at the people leaving, the "King of the End" stood up.
Turning his dignified and handsome face towards Erica, Liliana and Lu Yinghua, he slowly walked over to them.
"You are affiliated with the godslayers of the present generation—Kusanagi Godou and Her Highness Luo Hao, aren't you?"