"I see. She looks a lot like that saint, Althea.

　The silver gushed out, bringing the gold into view. At the sight of her, Kalia's lips parted sharply in reflex. Her eyelids contorted violently and her heart palpitated. Just looking at her, Kalia could feel her body jump in alarm.

　Golden was so upset by her appearance that he said in a panic.

"No, you're not!　I'm not Althea, I'm not that monster!

　She had glittering golden eyes and flowing, shiny hair of the same color. His lips are full and his shoulders seem small. He doesn't look like he could hold a sword. He didn't look like he rode a horse, judging by the shape of his legs.

　He looked very familiar to Caria. The Great Temple of Flimsulat. Alueno, the great saint who said that happiness and salvation were in her hands. The woman in front of me looked like the spitting image of her.

　At least, except for her attitude.

"...... You say that as if you know Althea well. Hmm?

"Hyagi?

　The woman screamed as if frightened when Kalia narrowed her eyes and let out a low voice. There were large tears in her beautiful eyes, and she looked even more fragile than Caria as she sat on the ground as if she had lost her back.

　There was no trace of the supercilious behavior she had displayed in the Great Temple. Even her language was that of a different person.

　Honestly speaking, Karia can't believe that this woman is the High Priestess Alueno or the Goddess of Salvation Althea. Of course her attitude is one thing, but it's hard to see the point of them doing such a foolish thing.

　Then perhaps we should hear a little more from this woman.

　There is always a pitfall awaiting you if you act on one aspect of something for which you cannot see the reason. Regardless of whether this woman is an enemy or not, it is not advisable to dismiss strange events as strange.

　In the end, I think this was something I learned from Lugis in the past. Kalia looked at him with her hand on her chin and her silver eyes to the side.

　Rougis's pupils were dilated tightly, conveying the excitement of his nerves. He never took his hand off his sword, giving off the vibe of a ferocious beast.

　In short, Lugis is not very calm. Kalia let out a deep breath in her chest.

　Perhaps it was because of the kidnapping of Fialaert in front of her eyes, but Karia knew that Lugis had become somewhat unstable lately. At best, he had lost his sweetness. At worst, he had lost his composure. During the march, he must have been forcibly suppressing these feelings.

　That's where this agony comes in. It's no wonder he's a little mentally challenged. The teeth clicked in Kalia's mouth, and she glared at the gold before her.

"What, what, I'm not tasty?

"I'll boil you. Lugis, we're taking a long break, you should get some rest.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. He was still clutching his treasure sword, but as Kalia continued to stare at his profile, he cowered in resignation.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Oh, I'm sorry, Caria. You're pathetic.

"Idiot. You can rely on your shield a little.

　Even as she said this, Kalia's cheeks never relaxed. Even as Lugis stepped back and sat down, Kalia's whole body rippled with a kind of irritation.

　Grumpy. That's the only way to describe what's going on in Kalia's mind.

　If Lugis is unstable, it is your role to support him, and it is also comfortable to be relied on. But there's another part of her that can't hide her frustration. She even felt like her guts were being ripped out.

　After all, the cause of Lugis' emotional turmoil was something else. He's been tied to his chest for a while now, as if he's been tied up in a noose. He doesn't think about anything else.

　I know. It's natural to be consumed with anxiety for Fialaat's safety. But that's not what this is about.

　You know it, but you're still in love because you're in love.

　Just the fact that the destination of his worries is not himself is enough to bite Kalia's heart. Kalia's silver eyes sharpened as she asked for the name of the gold.

"Yeah, and ......, yeah. Shad, yes Shad!

　That's a fake name. Kalia nodded and understood. No one says their name without flicking their eyes left and right and hesitating before saying it.

　Kalia's long eyelashes lowered a notch.

"So, Shad. You asked for help, but why?

　Ultimately, what Kalia wants to know is the purpose of the woman who calls herself Shad. Why did she act as if she was on the run and then come to you for help?

　If it's a trap, it's a poor one. I can only think that she is assuming that people will see through her act.



　After all, she's not a village girl by any stretch of the imagination. The giant Kalia could tell at a glance that she was not the daughter of a nobleman.

　Shad thought for a few seconds and then said.

"There's an evil dragon named Vriligant to the east. I am no match for it. Then it is only natural to seek help from the mighty!

　Shad says with an air of authority. How can he be so confident when he is asking for help?

　This, too, does not seem true to Kalia. Kalia lowers her eyelashes again and closes her eyelids for a moment. Her vision darkens and she can't see a thing. All she could hear was the sound of her own breathing.

　But there was one thing she could feel. A burning sensation on my skin. A chill down my spine.

　--It's an overwhelming sense of evil. A presence that could swallow up a mere mortal with a single glance.

　The source of it is the woman who calls herself Shad. She takes human form, but she's not human. She probably doesn't even try to hide her demonic nature.

　That's not good. Kalia thought genuinely. A long finger stroked her beautiful lips.

　She still didn't know the purpose of the woman who called herself Shad, and she still didn't know why she was here. Still, I can only come to one conclusion.

　No matter how suspicious, no matter how strange. There's no reason not to kill her right here. Especially if she's a danger to Lugis.

　We no longer have a choice. It's rare in life that you get everything figured out.

　Kalia puts her hand on the black and scarlet greatsword at her hip. Her fingers entwine around the hilt and her hips and elbows meet in a straight line. The sight of Shad's head being chopped off was now in Kalia's mind.

　I'll kill him. I'll kill you right here. You may have the advantage now, but it will only take a moment for you to lose.

　Kalia believes that no matter how great or magical he is, there is nothing he cannot kill. And so I am his shield. I have to do my part.

"You've come to kill Vriligant. You came to kill Vriligant. I will tell you what I know.

　At the same time, Kalia flicked her black scarlet. Just as the sparks scattered for a moment and the blade began to swallow the sky, a voice stopped the momentum.

"- Master Kalia. He's not lying. That person is really asking for help.

　I turned around and saw Leu with only his face and legs sticking out of the blanket. I could no longer tell if he was walking or rolling.

If he needs help, he should be helped. Master Kalia.

　Leu said from inside the blanket. Kalia's eyelids hardened coldly for a moment, but then she caught sight of Lugis' face as he stood beside her.

　Then she sighed loudly and put the black scarlet back into its sheath. Then he said.

"You said Shad.

"...... Oh, yes, Shad. You can call me whatever you want.

　You called me Shad," Kalia said, her face contorting at the poor pseudonym, which she hadn't been able to respond to for a moment.

I'll listen to you. Don't lie to me again. If you let even one lie slip out of your mouth.

　Let one lie slip out of your mouth," Shad said, repeating his words.

"I'm not leaving you alive. With all my pride.

　Shad nodded, his face turning pale as he froze, his face and body frozen.