The relic of the gods was a miraculous material that could perfectly seal the vast grounds of the temple depending on the situation.

Once sealed, the magic of the gods would protect even if the end of the world came.

However, because there was only one material left, using it was like giving up their abode that they had protected for a thousand years.

“So, do you expect them to leave it under their management even if it is done that way?”

“I found and found someone who handed over evidence of the trees to the Information Guild. It wasn’t easy to trace the back of the Guild with perfect security, but I found out that they were priests.”

“……!”

In response to his answer, confusion came to her mind.

Because only the sorcerers were the ones who could obtain the leaf.

“Then, do you mean that the temple is related to black magic?”

“You’re really straightforward. How did you immediately suspect that? Even I took a long time to break that stereotype.”

For her, it was obvious.

Priests were strong candidates.

“Then, how about finding out who that person is on the temple side?”
Lucia, in any case, wanted to expose the tail Jaisang caught.

But,

“I can’t rush it yet. You should know that as well.”

“……. ”

Although his words didn’t please her, she couldn’t refute them.

He was very cautious.

Given that the temple was neutral and had friendly relations with any country, there was no place on the continent without a prayer room for the sole god, which meant that faith in the temple was absolute.

It was even stronger faith because the faithful saint, Ahilun, was touring the continent, healing various pains.

So, making a move without certainty was like poking a beehive, as if to stir up the hornet’s nest.

With that in mind, Lucia sighed briefly.

“Then, what do you want me to do?”

“Find the last vein of the Arkis Republic.”

“Yes? What does that mean…?”

She was suspicious.

Suddenly talking about the last vein of a vassal state.

“The place where the backstory of that last vein came up is one of the uses of the castle, so it would be good to go to the Duke’s castle and find out.”

“No, what are you talking about now…?”

Lucia couldn’t understand what his words meant.

It was because of the horrific incident that occurred when she entered training for five years and her eyes became blind to the world.

The place where the Tree of Life was located was the village of Hengken in the Ilyss Count, the Ilyss Count.

That place was not originally the empire’s land.

It was a vassal state, but it was the land of the Arkis Republic, which was distinctly separate from the empire and located in the southern part of the continent.

The owner of that place, the Duke’s family, started black contamination, soon faced a mysterious death, and now, until it was sorted out, the empire was temporarily managing the republic.

After much thought, Jaisang thought that finding the last vein of that Duke’s family would solve everything.

That was,

“The Arkis Republic is the only country on this continent that has blocked the entry of the temple. Although rumors are circulating that it was executed as a curse, anyway.”

“Then, do you mean there is a surviving child of the execution?”

“That’s right. The gashins there chased the rumors for a few years, but it’s hard to guess if they really have the intention to find it. Anyway, find the last vein of that place before the movement to accept the temple intensifies, and let it continue the law as it is.”

The empire couldn’t refuse the temple.

However, the vassal state had ample autonomy in the laws of the republic.

So, if she found the last vein that would inherit that will, it would serve as the rear guard to keep the will of the Arkis Republic with the tree, even if other countries couldn’t stop it.

If that happened, the empire could not take over as much as the temple.

“You misunderstood, Master. I expected to entrust everything to you. Of course, there must have been precedents. Come to think of it, I forgot to say thank you like other fools.”

“……. ”

He was talking about the task he had entrusted only to Lucia, leading the Knights of Darkness during the Turthorn War.
And that was also a saying that it was easiest to use Lucia as a shield now.

However, he didn’t use that perfect move.

“Although it’s late, thank you for overcoming it. So now, let’s protect together.”

Perhaps, unlike the past, it might be because it was before the hope for the Tree of Life was taken away.

“Isn’t it difficult?”

It seemed that the one who would be the companion for this business trip was asking.

And, as if Jaisang was worried again, he asked as if to confirm once again.

It was because of the annoying gashins in the country, the destination of this business trip, and also because the person closest to regulating that power was none other than…

“Director Lucia!!”

Before answering that question, a partner for the business trip jumped in.

With a face as bright as his pink hair, he rushed to her like a body, leaving only her head, and jumped straight towards her.