42 - The Goddess of the Wind carries death.

It is said that there are areas of the desert that are swirling with sandstorms all year round.

Those who set foot in these areas lose their sense of direction and will not make it back alive.

In the center of such a sandstorm, the temple of the Lord Tulboo existed.

Although he seemed extremely unwilling, he said, "Oh, no matter what!　I'll take you there myself! and Ophir guided us through the sandstorm.

When we arrived at Trubo-sama's domain, it was a quiet place, as if the sandstorm that had just occurred was a lie.

The swirling sandstorms had become a barrier, blocking out the noises of the outside world.

Ophir? Why did you bring a human?

Anyway, as we arrived at the front of the temple, a woman called out to us as she leisurely descended the stone steps.

She was a dark-haired woman dressed in black.

Her face was indeed stern, but she was probably about the same age as Tera-sama.

I think she is a little too young to be called an old woman, but I guess that's what a rebellious child would say to her parents.

I didn't bring them here because I wanted to. They wanted to see you, so I had no choice but to bring them here.

"Well, it is true that I sense the power of Ignifer and Terra in you, but I do not like humans. You may leave now, before I have no more power over you.

Wait a minute!　Will you listen to us for a moment?

"You're a pain in the ass. I have nothing to say to you. Go away.

"Bwah!" the wind whipped around Mr. Trumbo.　The wind swirled around Mr. Trudeau.

This is no joke, he's going to attack us.

See?　I told you so. That old hag won't listen to a word anyone says. There's no point in going any further. Just go to ...... and get on with it.

I felt bad for Ophir, but I shrugged off his attempts to restrain me and spoke to Trubaugh again.

I heard that you are going to destroy the city of Afrar. If Ophir can't change people's minds, he'll turn everything to dust.

What of it?　I am the god of wind and death.

It is true that there are such people. But I believe that the majority of people are good people.

And on what basis?

Look at the children Ophir helped. Look at the children Ophir helped. They were very happy in spite of their poverty. The same goes for the people we saw in town. Not everyone is bad. Please understand that!

I tried my best to appeal to them, but they must have seen something like human karma.

I must have seen some kind of human work," Tulbaugh sighed.

The other two pillars have entrusted you with their power. You must have seen some kind of hope. But you see, human being, hope is temporary. Hope is temporary. Human nature never changes. You know that, don't you?

"Yes, perhaps. ...... People will surely repeat the same mistakes. That is why people reflect on them and live in pain. Please don't deprive them of that opportunity."

When I bowed my head and said, "Please," Tolbaugh sighed again and said, "I understand what you are saying.

I understand your point of view. I understand your point of view, but what does it change?　Only the good people you speak of will reflect on their wrongs. Those who sold out their own children have no intention of doing so in the first place. Then nothing will change.

I nodded my head and said, "Yes," to Trubeau, who shook his head in agreement.

So, we're going to blow them away so that they'll think twice along with Ophir!

「「「「--!

The girls, including Trubaugh, froze in surprise.

Of course they were.

I had not discussed such things with them beforehand.

I'm really sorry about that, but I had an idea while I was talking with Mr. Trudeau.

Therefore, I decided that now was the time to take the offensive and continued the conversation.

But I need your help for that. --Your power over death.

"Oh?　A mortal uses me?

Yes, I will. If this whole situation can be resolved and you can smile, I will use the power of the goddess!

I said with a wry smile.

"--hahahahahahahahahaha!

""--?"""

The girls' eyes rolled back in their sockets as that Tolbaugh-sama burst out laughing in a funny way.

Then Trubaugh-sama said.

I'll go along with your plan. I'll go along with your plan. But be prepared, human beings. If you fail to achieve anything, I will tear you into 108 pieces.

Yes, that's what I want!

I nodded my head and clenched my fists.

That said, 108 is a little too fine ......?

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