The elders fell silent.

　It was clear what the oracle Krsna had received was referring to.
　"Avenge the Rose of Hell," she said.

　The oracles of the fathers are always straightforward and conclusive.
　The living can only guess at the thoughts behind them.
　And there is no way to know if it is really right or not. There are times when many people die in obedience to an oracle.
　But everyone is convinced that it was better than not following it, or that it was a bad idea. The Council of Elders did not need to be blamed for its own decision.
　Even if the Council of Elders had followed the oracle, there was still room for interpretation because the content was so straightforward.
　It is not uncommon to twist the content to suit one's needs and follow it to a reasonable extent.

　...... At least, that was the way it was until now. Until the Caenis Empire invaded.

　At first, I thought I could win.
　But it didn't take me long to realize that was a naive assumption.
　Now it was certain that the Caenis Empire would soon defeat the warriors and take the forest. The Council of Elders thought so.

　The Fathers had given them many strategies to fight for the forest. However, all of them seemed to have little effect and only increased the number of casualties.
　In the first place, if we are absolutely no match for them in terms of strength, then there is no point in trying. If you are not strong enough to accomplish what your ancestors intended,......, then you are doing this for a reason,.......
　The elders were in a state of confusion. More casualties, more defeats. If this continues, the cause of the "oracle" will no longer work, and the tribesmen will be confused.

　Then, suddenly, the content of the Oracle changed.
　It was only a few days ago that the oracle suddenly stopped saying anything about the Caenis Empire and started repeating the words, "Avenge the Silver Perilous Star. He had already received the same oracle that the previous Saaresaiah had directed to Krsna.

　It was only after I saw her that I understood the meaning of the oracle ...... and realized that it was the "Rose Princess of Hell".

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　The Mirror is a tangible manifestation of the will of the fathers who returned to the forest.
　It is not supposed to manifest itself unless there is a special environment and appropriate circumstances.

　But...
　That reflection appeared in the middle of a battle and attacked the Rose of Hell.
　On the other hand, it was such a serious matter.

　The elders were even more puzzled.
　There was no way they could afford a two-front strategy.
　If they didn't, the forest would be taken. And yet, the Fathers were prioritizing the battle against the Rose Princess of Hell over the Empire of Canis. No, he is even going to appear as a reflection and challenge her to battle. Obviously, the level of seriousness is different from the previous oracles.

　The elders had not been told of this oracle by the tribesmen. At first, they simply didn't understand it, so they took time to think about the meaning of the oracle, but there is another reason why they haven't announced it yet.
　If the oracle was the most important thing, I would have to bow to the Rose of Hell right now.
　But what would happen if I did that?
　"The Rose of Hell and the Great Forest will simply be swept away and swallowed by the Caenis Empire.

"My elders. The enemy we must fight is now clear, isn't it?
　You have shown us your reflection.

　Krsna said decisively.
　The elders looked at each other.

"How do you know this?
"In prayer my spirit was touched by the spirits of the noble predecessors.
　I felt it. I saw that those who had left their names and forms to return to the forest to lead us were fighting with a noble will.
　And I saw them. I saw the evil that must be destroyed. ......

　As she prayed in the cave of the Great Spirit Tree, she was closest to the spirit of the Fathers.
　She was the closest to the spirit of the Fathers as she prayed in the cave of the Great Spiritual Tree, so she could not only receive the message, but feel its movement as if it were her own.
　Inwardly, Jibal Maguza felt bitter about the miracle. It's too much trouble.

"Listen to me, Seer.
　The Silver Perilous Star wants to ally with ...... us.

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　When Jibal Maguza explained the process step by step, she covered her face with a sigh, as if she had seen something ugly.

You can't be easily seduced by such sweet words. ......
I'm not sure what to do. But if we continue to fight the Caenis Empire, we'll never get anywhere.
"......, Master Preceptor!
Calm down. I'm not suggesting that you lick the nectar from the same flower as him.
　I'm not sure if it's because I'm not a fan of his or not.
　If you have to fight either of them at some point, it is better to gain the upper hand when they are exhausted by fighting each other. To do that, we can at least pretend to join forces for a while.

　Jivarmaguza chewed on a green weed.
　Krsna, however, did not shake her head.

"Please forgive my rudeness, Elders. But it is also my duty to make sure your message is accurate.
　Making enemies fight each other for profit: ......
　It's a simple scheme that even I could come up with. If it had been useful, I would have been ordained to do so. And yet, the order was only to 'avenge his men'.


　I can't help but think that there is something significant about this. "Isn't there a poisonous snake lurking on the path to join hands with the one who is the Rose Princess of Hell?

　A clear gaze that never wavered in the slightest pierced through Jivarmaguza.
　Zibarmaguza couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. That doubt was also present in Jibal Maguza.

　But there was no hope for him if he did not stop the empire first. ......
　As the tribe's political leader and experienced warrior, Jivarmaguza could not help but feel this way, and that is why he had no time for the oracle.

　Or would a miraculous dispensation make everything all right if he decided to fight the Rose Princess of Hell here and now?
　Would the situation be resolved in a chain of events, like a pile of stones that all fall apart when you hit the bottom?
　Cruz Salina seemed to believe so, but ...... the next wrong move could destroy the tribe. That's why Jivarmaguza couldn't make a rash decision.

Anyway, I think we should tell everyone what the oracle said first.
　When Lord Saaresahya heard the same oracle, he was put off because he was still unsure of what it meant. ......
"Wait, no!

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"...... Now is not the time. The village will lose its harmony.
"Why?
The rumor of an alliance with the Rose Princess of Hell has somehow spread throughout the village. Unfortunately, there are many who hope for this.
　And if you throw the story of the Oracle into the mix, ...... the village will be confused and torn apart.
"But what does it matter? When the elders make a decision, everyone follows.
Normally, yes. But now it's too dangerous.

　The concern that Jivarmaguza had and that the elders shared was something that was difficult to explain in words.
　They had led the tribe for many years, and they could feel it. It's something that can only be described as an expert's intuition derived from accumulated experience.
　But it was clear that the tribe was on the verge of exploding. He didn't want to give away any information that might provoke it.

　This concern did not go over well with Krsna.

It seems to me that there is nothing to be lost.
　We have a mandate from our fathers, and if the elders decide to follow it, all we have to do is to do our best.
　The most important thing now is to remain steadfast. Then we will all be united.

　Listening to Krsna's words was a kind of emotional experience for Jibal Magus. The words were as dazzling as the sun shining through the trees in a straight line.
　She believed that if she did the right thing, all would be well. It's a beautiful vision of the future. You want to surrender to it.
　But it's not that simple, Zivarmaguza thought.

　--It's still too straightforward.

　That's why the elders chose Saaresaiah as their chief priest and not Krsna.
　It was because Krsna was too straightforward in temperament.
　She could not swallow political considerations, pleasantries, and the like.
　In a sense, this was the nature of a priestess. It was typical of priestesses who spend their days in quiet prayer and practice, cut off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
　However, the tribe's religious leader, the chief priest, was a highly political figure, and in order to lead the tribe in an orderly manner, honesty alone would not suffice.

Please guide us. I'll do my best as the chief priest.
"Mm. ......

　Jibarmaguza replied vaguely.
　Where do you want me to lead them? He still had no answer.