The city had gone quiet at night, and I was working alone on the roof of the inn where I was staying.
　I was standing on the roof of the inn where I had stayed, working alone.

　There were dozens of sheets of paper floating around me, and I picked out a few of them.
　I pick out a few of them, repeat the process several times, and then raise an eyebrow and snarl, "What are you doing?

'What are you doing?　Dear Seika.
Yeah, it's an easy one.

　When I answer, Yuki says surprisingly.

"It was divination, wasn't it?
Where is it?
You're right.

　We don't even know if there are divination sticks or bamboo growing in this world.
　There are many plants and animals in common, so it wouldn't be surprising if there were, but at least it would be far away.

Tools are not essential. Anything is good as long as it works.
Hmm. In your previous life, you said that and crushed the face of an old astrologer who was well remembered by the nobility.
'You remember it well. That's just a bunch of young people who don't even know the truth, showing their ignorance and digging their own graves.

　Nevertheless. Looking back, it might not have been a very admirable thing to say or do.
　I was about to sell a dubious cursed object to an acquaintance, so I lightly flattered him, but there were ways to avoid incurring the wrath of the people.

　Yuki said in a fluent tone of voice, oblivious to my petty regrets.

'But why do you go to the fortune-telling office again?　Is there something you're worried about?
Yeah, a little bit.

　I hesitate for a moment before I ask, "Do you...

"Are you aware...?
"?　What can I do for you?
It's a current of power around here.

　I say, "Look.

"There's a dragon's vein running down here.

　The dragon vein is the flow of power through the land.
　When this is present, the land prospers. The crops will be abundantly fruitful and many energetic people will gather around it, which will have a positive effect on their surroundings.
　Of course, it's not only people who benefit from the dragon vein, but also the same for the incarnated species.
　That's why the remote and unexplored regions where the dragon vein runs were usually inhabited by powerful demons (ayakashi).

　Yuki snarled, "Ummm.....

　I can feel some kind of power... but is this it?　It seems to me that it is somewhat different from what we had in Japan...
'Yes. The power looks a lot different from the one in my previous life. But there's no doubt that it's a dragon vein.

　The reason why the power that the humans here have is different from chi and spell power, which is called magical power, may be due to the difference in the power that flows through the land.

''The land of Astiria was also filled with power, but this place is even more than that one. That's why the city is developing.''
More than that place?
'No ... probably, but I don't think so.

　I explain.

"There are no monsters more powerful than dragons in this world," I explain. In addition, there are far more monsters here than there are in Astoria. There are three huge dungeons, after all. The more heads there are, the less benefit each of us receives.
Haha. Now that I think about it, that's true.

　Yuki said in a convincing manner.
　Then, he muttered in a somewhat well-behaved tone.

''However, the people of this place are a waste of time, aren't they?
?
''You should have built a city right above the Dragon Hole anyway. That would have allowed it to develop further.

　A dragon pit is a place where the power that flows through the dragon vein gushes out on the ground.
　It's a particularly beneficial place in the land of the dragon vein, so it's certainly plausible.

　I'm a bit dumbfounded, but I say to Yuki, "That's a dungeon.

I'm not sure if that means I should live in a dungeon in the mountains.　What are you going to do if you live in a place that's overrun with monsters, with no place to cultivate, and where it's hard for peddlers to come?
If it gives you that much power, it's not much of a stretch, is it?
Don't be like that with the demons. People have a hard time with things.

　Then I add, "Later.

"Later. There are no dragonholes in this land.
...Yes?

　Yuki says with a pop.

'The three mountains that are said to be inhabited by a large number of monsters were not dragonholes...?　So where is the power headed...
What can I say...?

　I thought for a moment and continued.

"There are dungeons in this world. "There is a core of powerful monsters, sorcerers and spells in this other world that gives birth to monsters and treasure.
Yes, sir.
''This other world can't exist without a price, of course. Even if it's just there, it's slowly diminishing the power the nucleus has. I've heard that dungeons sometimes spontaneously disappear, but that's probably because the nucleus has used up all its power.

　There is always a price to pay to create something.
　This is one of the truths that does not change in all things.
　But when it comes to curses, it's usually hard to make ends meet.

So how many nukes and how many dungeons can you keep up with...remember that dungeon in the basement of Rodnea? The boss monster, Rainbow Naga, looked pretty strong, but even so, the monsters that appeared were all small fry and didn't have much treasure, right?　That's how much power is required.

　Even from reading the records about dungeons in the school's books, there seemed to be no mistake in this perception.

'When you think about it, the dungeons in Lacana are on a strange scale. This kind of thing can only be established if the nucleus is a high-level dragon class monster or a divine artifact class spell.''
But it's real, isn't it?　What does this mean?
'Perhaps, but the boss monster is taking the place of the dragon hole.

　I explain.

"In a previous life, didn't the god of the land fall into the hands of the god of the earth, sucking the power of the place where he lived, causing the decay of the house or village?　In the same way.......I wonder if there are monsters in this world that can efficiently capture the power of the dragon vein.
"Hmm.
''In the past, monsters like that gained power in this land and eventually became the nucleus and formed dungeons in each mountain. This vast dungeon is maintained by the inexhaustible power that he sucks up from the dragon vein rather than the boss monster, the nucleus, itself. Maybe.
That's a pretty vague way of putting it, isn't it?

　Yuki mutters.

'But didn't that elongated human say that the core of the dungeon wasn't a monster?　He's been knocked down a few times in the past.
'Yeah. That's why the dungeon disappeared every time it happened, I think.

　I say, "Well, I suppose the reason the dungeon is still standing is because another monster with a similar ability formed a new core and reshaped the dungeon.

The only reason the dungeon is still standing is because another monster with a similar ability formed a new nucleus to reshape the dungeon," I say. If it becomes a vacant zone, monsters will flow in from other mountains, and if the conditions are met, of course the same phenomenon will occur... well, maybe.
Perhaps, sir? That's a very vague way of putting it, isn't it?
''It's just a prediction. But at least you can be sure that there is no dragon hole. That's the most reasonable prediction.
''Well, if Seika-sama says so, then it must be so.
''As I said before, that's probably not the case. The ability to gain the power of a dragon vein is probably different from simple strength... because otherwise, it's unlikely that people would defeat you.
It's true... but I don't think there's anyone in this world who can defeat a superior dragon.

　Then Yuki said in a dumbfounded manner.

It's a very convenient place to live. It's a very convenient place to live," he said, "because it's inexhaustible source of wealth, and yet it's not a great threat. It's probably because they live in such a blessed place that these people are able to be proud of themselves.


　Yuki asks curiously as I say this with my silence.

Why?　It would be awful to be woken up by a tempest, just like in that world.
'That's true but it's not good to be weak either.

　I explained to him: "If the boss monster that's taking over the role of the dragon-hole is defeated, the flow of the dragon's vein will be slowed down.

If the boss monster, which is taking the place of the dragon hole, is defeated, the flow of the dragon vein will naturally be slowed down. And if that happens, what will happen?
What do you mean?
I don't know.
Yes?
''I don't know. There was no example of a dragon vein in a previous life that didn't have a dragon hole. There's no way to know what will happen.
Yes....

　Yuki sounds confused, but there are things I don't know, too.

At least one of them is not a problem, since there are two others. It's a good thing that you're not the only one. But....if all three of them were to be defeated, I seriously don't know what would happen. I wouldn't be surprised if a terrible catastrophe happened.
Haha....I see. So, it was fortune-telling, was it?

　Yuki said as if she had gained it, and then said in a somewhat reluctant voice sound.

'However, aren't you somewhat overly concerned?　There are three of them, and even after one of them is actually defeated.......
There are only two bosses left in this room.
What?
The boss of the North is already gone.

　I say, "I thought you said that the mountains to the north have been cleared of monsters?

"I thought you said that the mountains to the north had been cleared of monsters?　And instead, there's a change in difficulty in the mountain dungeons to the east and south we're already starting to see signs. In fact, there's a bias in the flow of power.
What do you mean by that, sir?　Did the people of this land knock them down?
'Well that's not the point. What matters is that Lloyd has a plan to take down the East Boss in this situation. Once that happens, there's only one thing left to do. It's not a situation to be optimistic about.

　In some cases, you may need to leave the area.
　But even if I do, I have no idea where I'll be headed next. I'm not sure I'll be able to get Fiona's help, either.
　So the alternative would be to stay here and work out the worst-case scenario.
　The question is, what would happen if the worst were to happen?

"...earthquakes and eruptions are possible, but it doesn't seem to be a volcano that's around here...so it's probably the stampede that Amu was talking about.

　Monster Stampede.
　The phenomenon of a large number of monsters attacking a city or village.
　If it was going to happen here in Lacana, it still felt like the most natural thing to do.

''Umm........''

　Yuki says hesitantly.

'It goes without saying, but.......to the extent of a disaster, can't Seika-sama do something about it?　Didn't you contain great waters and storms in a previous life?
Of course it's possible, but it would be a very public display of my power.
....
"...I know you're going to ask me what I'm talking about now.

　I'm not going to use my power to save a stranger in this town, even if it's for someone close to me.

I'm not going to use my power to save a stranger living in this town, let alone for someone close to me. Fiona has been fortunate enough to keep what happened at the castle under wraps. I don't want to let this luck go to waste.

　In spite of what she did, that's all that really helped. I'll have to thank her for that.
　I don't want to do anything more to make the politicians look at me.

''....Yuki...''

　Yuki says, fearfully.

'Yuki, Seika-sama.......I think it would be good for you to spend your time as you did in your previous life....'
"Like in a previous life?
'To be able to help complete strangers in their power, to be surrounded by everlasting friends and disciples, and to live a peaceful life...'
What the f*ck are you talking about?

　My tone is hard.

I failed at that, and that's why I'm in this world now.
It's...

　Yuki clammed up, hesitated for a moment, then said as if to squeeze it out.

''So ... thank you.
....

　I reached out silently and patted the demon on top of my head.
　Maybe Yuki is feeling frustrated with my situation since my reincarnation, but I can't help it.

　But there was nothing I could do about it.
　The world is not so simple as to consist of violence alone, nor is it so naive as to allow violence to go unchecked.
　In order to not make enemies of the cunning politicians, we must still be cautious in our own way.

I'm sure you're not alone in this, but that's the whole point. I was a little unable to determine what would happen from now on and what I should do, which is why I was relying on fortune telling and the like.
'Yes ... and then, Seika-sama. What was the result?
The result. Well.....

　I mutter to myself with a sullen face as I look at the floating gadget.

　I tried several times to change the divination, but all I got were inaccurate trigrams that didn't answer the question. The oracles and reciprocal trigrams didn't change much either.
　Still, if you want to force an interpretation...

I mean, you do whatever you want, and it works.
Isn't the oracle a good one?
"Don't lie to yourself about how you feel. Or, "Let your friends guide you.
The oracle seems to have come up with a very clear oracle........but is that what we're talking about here?　What kind of questions did the Seika-sama ask?
I was just asking a normal question about the future. I'd like to know why they're so psychotic, but that's just the way it is with astrology.

　I'm not so sure about the future.
　I'm not a cure-all, either.