
And then, a few days later──
“...So. So, you chose to close the store.”
“Yes. This is because of circumstances that end like this.”
The owner of [Steel Fish Shop], Galadd, timidly answered Shion's words.
“It's true.”
Shion also nodded at Galadd's words.
Galadd also asked his daughter, Carol, to think about the decision. Not wanting to live in a conflict country is of course the desire of parents.
“...... What will you do from now on?”
Zweita looked straight at Galadd and asked.
“I was thinking of going to the Cylus Empire which has a lot of Metallio but ...... After all, Carol was only half. I think there will be a 1 in 10,000 chance the worst case will happen there”
“And now I'm thinking of going to Canal Kingdom which seems to be the safest option.”
The Canal is a gentle country where all races live together and coexist.
There were no systemewa points from this country, but looking at how they had faith in the Light God Raidolg, there was no wall between races like in the Kingdom of St. Altlists.
For that reason, this country is also the country with the most number of half and quarter of each race.
“That might be a good choice.”
“Yes, I already have various things when to get there.”
“Are you going to manage the inn again?”
In response to Zweita's words, Galadd said “it was his plan” and smiled.
“So you guys also leave today.”
“That's.”
True, Shion and Zweita are also planning to leave the Kingdom of St. Altlists.
Now when the situation has worsened to the point where the word “war” has appeared in rumors among the general public, the, command by name “application for cooperation” of the royal family began to reach every guild that should be neutral.
The change of placement within each guild had already occurred, and the personnel who were of other races besides Humans left the St. state guild. Altlists.
In this emergency where the guild was in chaos, stories of fleeing to other lands even emerged among the Human adventurers.
It was also something that might not be avoided. If one considered it their position that was originally an adventurer turned into a mercenary employed by the state, that was a reasonable idea.
There were even rumors on the streets that the royal palace seemed to be discussing the law of conscripting adventurers.
“There is no point in staying in this country anymore.”
Galadd also nodded at Shion's words, but he did not know her true intentions.
Shion was planning to leave the Shutaia Continent.
If the war starts, there is no place where Shion needs to control things in a better direction.
Maybe it was also the time for him to join some countries and do something about war, but Shion had no intention of doing that.
“I understand. Well, be careful.”
“Yes. Is Carol packing?”
“No, it's okay. Give my regards to him.”
Saying that, Shion called out to Zweita and went outside the [Steel Fish Shop].
The back alley was deserted, and there were many shops that were closed. The public mood began to move towards the war until there was nothing more to do about it.
“What will you do?”
Shion answered Zweita's words.
“We'll be home.”
“Not that. After this, what will you do?”
Zweita asked him once more.
“After this” contains the meaning of what Demon King Varvatos will do with respect to the territory of mankind.
“I will keep an eye on the situation. Looks like this time not at a level where we need to do something.”
The war between fellow humans had no relationship with the Monsters at all. While they would destroy each other, and they would not have time to think about the Black Continent, it could be said that the Black Continent would be safe during that time.
“Hmm”
Zweita seemed to still want to say something, but she fell silent without saying anything.
Shion placed a hand on Zweita's head, and placed the Holy Silver stick he held in his other hand on the ground.
Seeing how they left this continent, he had to say goodbye to the name “Shion” as well.
“War, yes.”
Shion curled his mouth, and smiled.
If there were no enemies from the outside, they would search for enemies from the inside.
For mankind, it was a situation this could not be considered to have any advantage other than containing the instinct to create discord.
What can this country gain from the battle against fellow human beings who have fought together and close by for hundreds of years.
Shion could not take that thought in other words other than a stupid thing, it was worse than Gramfia who was invading because it wanted to look for a culture that did not exist in the Black Continent.
“...... Come, Zweita.”
“Un.”
As Shion pulls Zweita near her, Zweita circles her hands around Shion's waist and hugs her.
Their bodies were both engulfed in a dim light ...... Shion called magic to them.
“──Gate”
Together with the residue of light, the figures of the two of them disappeared.
Adventurer Shion.
Adventurer Zweita.
Two famous Adventurers in the Kingdom of St. Altlis, today.
Both of which the country hopes as a potential power in times of emergency have no record of crossing the country's borders, and are rumored to have been hiding somewhere, or perhaps even killed but .......
Even those who excelled at searching for information behind the scenes, were unable to capture their tracks.