50 Episode 50: Former Demon King, Finding Home (1/2)

A few days after the incident in ”The Black Forest (Schwarzwalt)”.

Me, Iris and Odette were headed to the library in the kingdom.

The aim, of course, is to find out the current location of 'Village of Fira'.

It's been 200 years since I died in my last life.

Because of the ”Eight Kings War” along the way, the country has also changed its position in the village.

Even the ancestors of the ”Grail Chamber of Commerce” were about as far out of the village and started doing business as soon as I died in my previous life. Even Rhodelia no longer knows the exact location of the village.

Just in case, I inquired 'don't you know where the village is'...

'Here's what's in the legend.

”The village of Fira with My Road. After My Lord is gone, we shouldn't stick to the land or where we are.

We only prepare for the rebirth of My Lord. ”

─ ─ and '

The bat brought back the message that

Just say, ”Sorry. I miseducated your ancestors,” I just replied.

... I also feel like it's not my fault.

That's why we're in the library.

When I arrived, I asked the clerk to give me the current and ancient maps.

Waiting in a private browsing room, the clerk brought me a round map.

And there are two maps I've spread out on my desk.

The latest map is from a few years ago.

It is about 150 years old because the ancient map depicts the end of the 'Eight Kings War'.

”That would be perfect.”

Odette said as he glanced at the two maps.

”Do both Yuki and Iris have memories of previous lives? Then the location of the village can be identified immediately...?

…………

”... why are you turning sideways? Both of you.”

”I've barely been out of the village in 150 years in my last life.”

”My Road is still fine. I didn't take a step.”

Me and Iris looked at each other.

Iris...... Alice was just a child at the time.

That's why I've never been outside the 'Village of Fira'.

Speaking of which, after wandering around for fifty years and settling in the village of Fira, I have barely left for 150 years. He was in the ancient castle doing ”Guardian of the Village”.

I'm not sure I remember that time.

”... as it were, well, 200 years ago. There must have been circumstances that we don't understand right now.”

”... Odette's a good guy, isn't he?”

”If you say so, you won't answer anything. So, is there anything you can remember?

”... right”

I close my eyes and call back memories of my previous life.

I wandered around 350 years ago.

I don't even want to remember that time, but when I wake up my memories...

”Going south, there was an ocean. Inland Sea.”

”The Inland Sea - the sea surrounded by land, is it?

”Oh. I crossed it and reached the northern town. Then I climbed up the mountain and reached the village of Fira, behind it. And the guys from” Sanctuary Church ”came from the west. There was the capital of the country, and there was a branch of the 'Church of the Sanctuary'”

I thought you remembered.

”I'm not sure because I remember 350 years ago. And then there was a river in the town at the foot. There was a source near” Village of Fira ”. Looking in that condition…”

”Around here, right? Yuki.”

Iris' finger pointed to a point on the map.

It's on an ancient map, a small kingdom. It's in the mountains to the northeast.

If you go south, there is an inland sea, near which rivers also flow.

The coves of the Inland Sea are... close to the terrain I saw from the sky at the time.

There doesn't seem to be anywhere else that applies, and it seems like it would be a good idea to actually go here and make sure.

”That's something you'll find light...”

That's the library managed by The Magic Guild.

Maps and materials are also available at the first level.

When I was looking for him personally, I couldn't identify the location of the village 200 years ago. I have to thank you.

”So, which area will it be when you see it on the current map?

”... north of Wangdu, isn't it? This place... eh”

”... you're about five days from here on a horse. However, it is dangerous to tailor your carriage because it is close to the border with your neighbor. You have to hide your identity and go with patience.”

I saw the map Iris pointed out.

On the latest map, the name 'Village of Fira' is not mentioned.

However, if you look at the terrain, you know where it is.

Iris is right, five days north of here by horse.

This is the site of the village of Fira, just ahead of you from the port facing the inland sea towards the mountains.

I don't know if the old castle I was in is still there.

But there must be a ”King's Ride” in or near that place that the Lyles took away. The Lord of Nosferatu crowned my name.

Well, that's just a prediction, too.

The only way to be sure is to actually go. Anyway, I was thinking of going home once.

”... but after 200 years, towns and villages will change.”

How many towns and villages have been lost because of the ”Eight Kings War”?

On the map, the country has changed.

The place where the King's Capital of the country to which the 'village of Fira' once belonged is now a small town.

To the north, there seems to be a new country.

The kingdom we are in and the country across the border - a military state called the Empire.

Nothing. I'm not at war with the kingdom right now, but in any case, it's near the border around here.

It would be difficult for a royal human to tailor a carriage with dignity.

”Then... we'll have to ask Iris to leave a message.”

”... I don't know”

Alice dropped her shoulder disappointingly.

”... me too... I wanted to see the site of the village of Fira”

”Hang in there. Iris. If you were to go, you would be taking soldiers in a royal carriage. But that would make a scene. You can't stay away from Wang Du for ten round-trip days, can you?

”There is too much distance to summon. Even if I could, I'd have to go home with me. I will be absent for at least five days. The princess has been missing for five days, and that's exactly what's gonna happen.”

”... ugh”

”Don't give up this time. Always tell Iris about what you find over there, too. That's all right, right?

”... I promise.”

”Have I ever broken a promise?

”You haven't made me a good man yet. You said you'd watch Alice until she was an adult, and she was dead first. You said you wouldn't do anything to make Alice cry.”

”Sorry, sorry!

I did Iris' head.

Iris was still puffing his cheeks.

”... but I get it. Good luck this time.”

”Well, it's not like I can leave right away either.”

Soon there will be an orientation for The Magic Guild.

What had been postponed in the Dorothea case was finally due to resume.

Me, Iris and Odette are gonna be in on it.

At that time, we must finally keep the Holy Sword back because we will be entering the giant dungeon 'Elusion'.

I summoned him on my own the other day. I still have that one on hand.

... If you don't make it, let's go.

Now it's just about Spirit King (Lord = of =) Ride (Phantom), a giant Yoroy who emits mysterious rays, and The Magic Guild is a fuss.