At the other side of the ancient gate, there was another passage with pale-white wall and ceiling.
[This, this looks similar to the military district research facility]
As I looked up, Roxy also nodded in agreement.
[Indeed. Not to mention its sturdiness, it is also reflecting light brighter.]
[Naturally. This is the genuine Gallia technology here. Unlike the imitations in the capital.]
Eris commented as she touched the wall.
[But to think that there is a Gallian relic here in Hauzen’s underground. I wasn’t aware of this place’s existence despite having been travelling around the world.]
[Around the world, huh….. I haven’t gone that far yet.]
[Hey, Fate, have you seen the sea before?]
[What’s that?]
I leaned my head closer in interest. Roxy however, was less curious.
[I have read about it in a book. It is said that on the far south of Gallia…there is an incredibly large lake.]
[Well, that’s certainly how the sea looks like in a way. I’ll take you there when everything is over. Maybe ask Fate to drink the seawater.]
[What are you planning?]
[Well, I plan to have fun with the ignorant Fate.]
[Please don’t.]
[Ahaha.]
Eris continued talking after laughing merrily.
[Do you know…what lies beyond that sea?]
[No, I do not. None of the books I have read had any mention regarding what lies beyond that great lake.]
[How would I know?]
[Fate doesn’t even know what sea is, I’d be very surprised if you know what lies beyond it.]
[Yes, yes, pardon for my ignorance.]
Eris then proceeded to enlighten me from my ignorance.
[It’s a new continent. Lots of unexplored land. Perhaps, even wider than the entire kingdom]
[Is that true!?]
[Un. I’ve travelled there myself. But the new continent was too vast to cover alone.]
[I see… Were there strong monsters on that new continent?]
Hearing that question, Eris somehow looked horrified.
[You really don’t know, do you? Ah, Greed does have that kind of personality. I should’ve known.]
[I really didn’t know much before awakening the power of Gluttony skill. I’ve been working hard since then, but…]
[Don’t make that kind of look. I get it. Actually, on the new continent, there was no monster. Only regular animals.]
[ [ EEEeee!? ] ]
[Is there really such a peaceful place?]
[Un, there is.]
[Then, why does the human never aim to cross the sea?]
[About that, I have no idea. But to do that, we have to cross Gallia first. I think it’s understandable why no one has ever thought about that.]
[Yes…it makes sense.]
[Originally, Gallia spanned through a very vast territory, including the present day kingdom. However, even then their influence did not reach beyond the sea. I crossed the sea to check whether if it’s true. And I was convinced that it is.]
[A place free from Gallia’s influence?]
[Un, it is. You heard me correctly… Seeing your reaction, I guess you haven’t understood the significance of this yet?]
[Well, my bad…]
[It’s alright. Staying the way you are right now is fine too. But first, Myne…then stop the opening of the Door to His land.]
[It is exactly as Eris-sama said. We may not understand now. But once everything is over, and Eris-sama brings us there, I believe we will finally understand.]
[That’s right!]
I tried to poke at my moody sword buddy. He’s been keeping silent for too long now.
『What？』
[Eris said that she had crossed the sea before.]
『She’d truly like to try something outrageous.』
[And why is that?]
『Obviously, because it’s something this Me couldn’t do.』
The corner of my lips twitched.
[Don’t tell me, you’re jealous?]
『Ha!? There is no such thing. This Me is just a sword after all. Freedom is something I shouldn’t be concerned with.』
[Then, I shall take you along as well.]
[What did Greed say?]
[That you’d like to try something outrageous?]
[Ahahahaha, that’s just like him to say that. But honestly… He was the one who really wanted to see the new continent the most…]
Suddenly I heard Greed’s outburst via 《Mind Reading》.
『Cut it out already! Just hurry up ahead! Did you all forget Libra’s threat?』
[I know, I know, no need to shout so loud!]
[Greed.]
『What？』
[When this is over, I’ll show you the new continent.]
『…..do as you like.』
[Yeah, sure. I’ll do as I like.]
[This is…]
