74 Art. 73 「Gazaria's Sky Garden」




 It had a majestic appearance that could be called a hanging garden.

 Deep in the mountains, even deeper into the suffocating depths of the mountains, the garden was set up. It was a wondrous sight that made one feel as if the clouds were a foothold for the city.

 A poet who was invited here once called it the only city in the world where elegance and strangeness go hand in hand, and this is where the elves live.

 The Hanging Gardens of Gazalia.

 You can feel a natural sigh of admiration escape from your mouth. Both of my eyebrows naturally rose and my eyes widened.

 Even in my earlier travels, this sight had taken me aback. Fantastic is the word I would use to describe it. It was a sight that made me think that the world must have looked like this when the gods were still said to have descended to the earth.

 How unlike me, I thought, my cheeks contorting in self-mockery.

 A strong wind blows against my cheek. The feeling was strangely cold. Why does it get so cold on top of a mountain, even though it's so close to the sun? I couldn't help but wonder.

"I have received a reply from the King of the Elves: ...... He says he will welcome you. He says he will welcome you.

 As I chewed my tobacco from the carriage, I heard Mattia's clear voice. The messenger who had gone to the Hanging Gardens must have returned.

 Her voice, which had been so gruff, now sounded softer.

"Hmmm, ...... surprising. It's not always easy to get things right. To be honest, I was prepared to make a few trips.

 Fialat's lips twitched as he spoke.

 Surprising, to be sure. I, like Fialaat, did not expect an uneventful audience.

 In fact, I might have thought deep down that it would be better to be turned away at the door.

 My heart has stopped palpitating now. However, my fingertips shook when I suddenly thought of him. After all, it seems to be deeply rooted.

Whatever the case, if you can see him, you should see him. That's how things are done.

 Kalia said, jumping down from the carriage. Her silver hair swayed. Apparently, she had orders to get out of the carriage and proceed into the city. I'm sure you won't be displeased if I disobey.

"Oh, by the way, have you heard the name of the King of the Elves?

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I've heard of ...... Fin Largius. What's the point of asking?

 I tried my best not to be rude, and threw out a curt reply. She's a woman with a mouth full of poison, isn't she?

 Finn Largius. Finn means king, so technically he's King Largius.

 That's right. I believe that's the name of the king who sent Elddis off to join the humans on their journey to salvation.

 It seems that even my untrained brain remembered that much.

 So, perhaps there is no problem at all. A strangely casual thought crossed my mind.

 There was no doubt in his mind that his king was a friendly king from past history. Depending on the conditions, we should be able to form an alliance if the negotiations go well, and even if not, there is a good chance that we can form a non-aggression level of cooperation.

 Even if not, there is a good chance that we can establish a non-aggression level of cooperation.

 At this time, only a small percentage of the ruling class has anything to do with the elves. The name of Elves is still unknown and feared by the common people. So, the best we can do is to make them fear us, and that will help lower the morale of the soldiers.

 Well, as long as it works, there is no problem. I sighed quietly as I let out a combination of optimistic fantasies and pessimistic delusions.

 I'll be back.

"Cathedral Knight, Garrus Gargantia.

 For a moment, Alueno didn't recognize the voice as coming from his own mouth. A few moments later, and even more so when the person he had called out to turned to look at him, he finally realized that his mouth was open.

"Hmm ...... Oh, what is it. You're the diva. "Yes, the Cathedral Knight Garrus Gargantia is indeed here.

 She jokingly put her hand in front of her chest. The expression and gestures of the man seemed frivolous, and it was hard to believe that he was a cathedral knight. Alueno's golden eyes narrowed as he shuffled his feet.

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 His armor and gear are made of silver and white, which is supposed to make him look dignified. It was also somewhat unsuitable for him, and he seemed to be stuck in his characteristic somewhat joking tone.

I'm not what you'd call a diva. Yes, you are. I'm not a diva, that's not what I'm called. ...... Well, yeah, where do you go out dressed like that?

 As he replied, his brain flickered and he made up a reason for stopping him on the spur of the moment.

 Why did I stop Garrus? The reason why he called out to Garrus is something even Alueno himself can't figure out. In fact, he was almost unconscious when he opened his mouth.

 Garrus cowered slightly at Alueno's words and opened his mouth. The gesture also has no weight as a cathedral knight.



"It's just some boring business. But you know what I mean, diva.

 You're a smart guy," Garrus added lightly, his cheeks relaxing.

 You're a smart guy," Garrus adds in a light tone, his cheeks relaxed.

 It's not that Alueno is particularly close to Garrus. At best, when he sees him, he greets him and chats with him. I would call him an acquaintance.

 However, living in a cathedral where there are few people I can call close friends, I guess I can say that we are in a sense quite close. It's hard to put into words.

 Garrus himself is an elusive person, but the words he spoke were perfectly honest.

 At this time of year, a cathedral knight is walking the corridors of the cathedral in full gear. At that point, it's almost as if their purpose is already known.

 We're going to defeat the heraldists.

 Oh, yes. To defeat the heraldists with Lugis. Alueno's eyes narrowed softly. The golden eyes seemed to gleam darkly.

"Well, yes. Yes, and you'll be in Galuamaria in a few days?

 Alueno's voice had a slight chill to it. The wind made a whistling sound.

 Garrus shook his head silently and shook his shoulders. Then he looked around once, and brought his face close to his and said.

No, no, no. This is a special mission. It's not something you can talk about, but ...... the cathedral has joined forces with the chief of the elves.

 My eyes widened at the words. Elves. Elves? You mean the forest people? Why would the cathedral do that? Before he had a chance to express his doubts, the next words grabbed Alueno's brain. He could hear the sound of his throat gulping down spit.

"That's where the magic message came from. They've captured the ringleader witch and, what was it, the traitor.

 Alueno's consciousness was far away from Garrus's words, who said that the magic used by elves was amazing. I'm not interested in those words anymore. They're worthless.

 Traitor. Yes, there is only one person who can be called the Great Patriarch at the moment. In Alueno's eyelids, he saw a man. Lugis, his childhood friend, the one he left his handkerchief for and promised to see again.

 Well, now I know why I called out to him without knowing. Alueno blinked. He had a premonition. He understood. The fact that the cathedral knights were coming at a time when preparations were not yet complete meant that it must be something to do with the witches of the heraldry or Lugis.  

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 Arueno's breath spilled out. The space seemed to shake.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something to help you.

"No. If I could, I would, but I can't. His Holiness wants them alive.

 So I'll be the only one traveling as a cathedral knight, Garrus says, sounding deeply annoyed. For a moment, I thought his narrowed eyes had lost their usual frivolity.

 I see, capture alive. Alueno could almost understand the plan.

 Perhaps he wanted to carry out the execution in the cathedral or in the capital of the Garlist Kingdom to suppress the rebellion of the heraldists and at the same time solidify the authority of the Great Holy Church. Such things did not matter to Alueno. But it's nice to be alive.

I really wanted to take Buckingham with me, but I knew I'd kill him if I took him.

"Cathedral Knight, Garrus Gargantia.

 I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it.

"May your journey be a better one. And if it is possible.

 Her small lips wavered. The little lips wagged. As if making up an expression.

"I hope you can show me the face of a traitor.