34 - 26 勇 a person called a brave man

After finishing our meal, we visited Terra-sama, aka Jibogami-sama, again, with such happenings in the morning.

Yesterday, Terra-sama had urged us to reassure the people of Algren first, so the important discussion was to be carried over to today.

So, we went to the same plateau where we had been yesterday, but we were surprised to see how much the landscape had changed.

Yesterday, there was only a vast expanse of grassland, but now there were majestic trees, hundreds, ...... or even thousands of years old.

Welcome to us, children of men!

And at the base of the tree, Terra waited for us.

He was standing there, smiling as ever with a gentle smile.

Oh, hello.

"Well, I'm glad to see you in such good health.

Thank you so much for your hospitality yesterday.

When we each returned greetings, Terra-sama said, "Oh? Terra-sama said as if she had noticed something.

I sense an igniferous power in you that I did not feel yesterday. It seems that you are united with your beloved.

What?"

Alka looked surprised when she heard that.

As expected of the god who governs life.

He seemed to have instantly detected that we had been united.

But if possible, I would appreciate it if you could not detect such a sensitive matter.

Because tomorrow, Magmael will have the power of Ignifel or something like that. ......

I think "Ignifer" probably means Hinokami-sama, which transfers power .......

The actuality that I was thinking that way was probably on my face.

The actual "Ignifere" is a very good name for the "Ignifere".

The power of Ignifel in you is trivial. It is not the embodiment of immortality like Iguza. But perhaps you will stop aging, and you will no longer suffer from illness. It is enough power for those who love each other to walk in the same time."

...... Yes."

Hearing this, large tears fell from Arka's eyes.

I am sure that somewhere in his mind he was thinking.

I am immortal and Arca is not, so the time will come when we will part ways.

Naturally, I was thinking about it too.

That was one of the main reasons why I did not take her as my official wife.

We can't be together forever.

I thought that I would rather be a good friend to her than to put her through that kind of sadness.

But even so, Arka was determined to walk with me.

There was no way that I could disrespect that determination.

So I embraced her.

And I held her until morning.

I'm happy for you, Arka.

"Mm....... I'm so glad. ......

I hugged Arka tightly, who couldn't stop crying.

In such a smiling atmosphere, Magmel also wiped away the tears in her eyes and said, "Well then, I'll leave you alone.

Then -- now you can hold me without any worries.

...... Hm?

Hey, wait a minute. That's not what I'm talking about."

And then Arca is resurrected.

He's still in tears, but he switches quickly. ......

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Aside from which of us is going to be tonight's partner, we're going to talk again about this whole thing and Hinokami-sama's .

We decided to hear again about this one and about Hinokami-sama,...... or Ignifer-sama.

As you may have guessed, it was one of the gods like me who gave you power - "Ignifer". She is the god of fire and rebirth, and I think she was a good match for your "immortality" skills. And the name is somewhat similar."

Terra-sama giggles happily.

She is a lovely god with a smile on her face.

I couldn't help but feel my face relax as well.

Hey.

"Hi!

While I was getting jealous of the girls, Terra-sama continued her story.

I've just learned that Hinokami-sama is a goddess.

And this is the tree of life, the "World Tree," which serves as my dependent. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is rather me.

The World Tree ......

It is indeed a magnificent tree full of vitality, worthy of its name.

As long as the World Tree is alive and well, the dirt of the earth will continue to be purified as new life. But the pollution continues to increase, and if this trend continues, the same fate may eventually befall us all.

"Such is the case with ....... Can't you do something about it?

The first thing you need to do is to find out what the "dirt" is. To begin with, "dirt" is the negative energy produced by a living being. Under normal circumstances, there is no way that dirt could accumulate to the point of engulfing me, God. Therefore, there must be someone who is intentionally trying to create it.

I see. You mean you want us to beat that guy?"

Terra-sama nodded with an apologetic face at Arka who had come to a conclusion.

You are right. The reason why so many of you "saints" have appeared in this age is probably to counter the existence of the "saints" and to unite and guide them. And I believe that you, who can unite and lead them, are the ones who have the mission to save the world - in other words, the ones who are called "heroes.

"Brave ......?"

Yes, the hero of salvation and the last hope of the world - a brave man. That is you, Iguza. Find the other gods and ask for their help. But beware of Fulga, the god of thunder and destruction, who resides in the heavy snowy region further north from here. She has a very violent temper.

I understand. Then I'll go and see the others first.

Yes, that would be a good idea. Yes, that would be a good idea. I will entrust you with my power, even if it is only a small one. --Now, go, children of men, and bring peace to the world. And bring peace to the world.

""Yes!""

We nodded our heads in agreement, but then I suddenly had a thought.

--I suddenly thought to myself, "I don't know what's going on, but it's getting worse before I know it!　I thought.

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