Wortenia Senki

Heavy wind and rain hit the window glass.

It's a rainy day that comes several times a year.

This room, with its curtains closed, was darker than usual despite being in the daytime.

Normally, we would put on candles or lamps.

However, it seems that the owner of the room is not particularly dissatisfied with such a gloomy and dim room.

Because there is no use where there is a light.

After all, the Lord of this room has been living for years just lying on his bed.

Severe coughing echoes in the room.

With the same seizures that always occurred, Akiko Kuse opened her closed eyes.

Then, I pressed it against my mouth with a cloth placed around the pillow.

Rusty iron flavors spread into its mouth.

(The interval between seizures is getting shorter... but I can't die yet.)

The thoughts were preventing the soul from escaping from Kuze's body, which had been devoured by death and disease.

Waiting for the cough to heal, Kuse Akiko slowly woke up and threw the cloth that was holding her mouth into the debris bin that was under her feet.

Then, to rinse out the taste of blood, I reached out to the water bottle near the pillow.

At that time, the voice of the person who should not be in this room resounds.

"Looks like you're not feeling very well. Kuse-san....."

I wonder when he was there.

A man stood in the corner of the room for some time.

It is a dark room with poor vision.

Moreover, the distance between the Lord of Voices and Kuze is five to six meters away.

However, he did not try to blame this suspicious figure who entered the room where no one would have come in had Kuze not called for it.

On the contrary, Kuze greets this suspicious person with a polite tone.

"I've shown you something difficult... I'm sorry, I don't usually turn on the lights because I'm asleep. I'll be ready for you in a moment."

That way, Kuze wakes up slowly and tries to get out of bed.

Apparently, I'd like to light the room for this suspicious person.

However, it would not suit a man named Akiko Kuze, who is one of the leaders of a group known as the organization that boasts hidden power in the darkness of the Western continent.

However, it seems that Kuze herself is not dissatisfied with the matter.

However, this suspicious person didn't seem to be a demon enough to be able to work as a mediocre sick man in bed.

"Please stay put. I'll put it on."

That way, the suspicious person removes oil and sparks from the shelf placed by the wall at a familiar step and lights the lamp placed on the desk.

Kuze wakes up on the bed with an apology to such a suspicious person.

"I'm sorry... Sudo..."

And in response to such Kuze's attitude, Akibu Sudo had a nice smile from an unusual person.

Then, grab the water bottle and cup that was placed next to the pillow.

"Hey, I don't really care. Because you and I have each other...."

That said, Sudo handed over a glass of water to Kuze.

"Please, don't hesitate to drink. Were you going to take your medicine?

"I'm sorry. Now if you'll excuse me...."

Inspired by Sudo's words, Kuze spread the medicine packet he had prepared and poured it into his mouth with water.

And when he took a deep breath, Kuze apologized deeply to Sudo again.

"I'm sorry I didn't welcome you."

Such Kuze's attitude was very similar to that of his subordinates when they lowered their heads to their bosses.

And Sudo doesn't seem unnatural to such Kuze either.

It was also clear from the fact that Kuze, the owner of the room, sat down with the chair placed by the wall by the bed without saying a word.

"So... may I ask why you called me back suddenly? I certainly don't want to use it very often because I can use the flow of the dragon pulse to get around with the Kingdom of Roselia instantly, but I don't want to use it very often for the approaching waves...."

That's what Sudo said, and he tapped his shoulder slightly.

Kuze smiled bitterly at Sudo's attitude.

Dragon pulse is the flow of mind circulating through this earthly world.

Is it, for example, a blood vessel that carries blood in the human body?

And Sudo had the ability to assimilate himself into the flow of the dragon pulse and move the distance in an instant that could not be considered by a normal grammar artist.

Of course, it's a secret that no ordinary person can imitate.

If someone else tries to do the same thing as Sudo, there is only one end of the human race.

The dragon pulse will end with a huge amount of flirting and tearing apart consciousness and body.

And it boasts an overwhelming advantage in this earthly world where mobility is limited to things like horses and walking.

This is why Sudo is an operative member of the intelligence forces of the Ortomer Empire, while at the same time being able to combine his work as an organization.

(This person is still the same... there was a possibility that my sudden summoning could upset this person's mood, but apparently it's not bad for now...)

Kuze is one of the leaders of the organization who can count on three fingers.

However, it was still necessary to pay careful attention to Sudo, who had a smile in front of her.

Because Akibu Sudo is a strong man.

Perhaps it was a breakthrough that seemed to have no one to line up even when I looked around the whole earth world.

(Transcendent... monster beyond the boundaries of man...)

There are seven chakras in the human body.

The seventh chakra, also known as the crown chakra, can be said to be the very existence of a species called man who can turn it.

That's why they're called the Reachers.

However, the existence of Akibu Sudo leads to a further frontier for such an arrival.

Besides, monsters who smile in front of their eyes are really whimsical and in a mood.

If I spoke poorly, I understood that it would only hurt Sudo's mood after many years of experience.

So Kuze honestly put his chest in his mouth.

"I'm sorry... but I really wanted to talk to you directly..."

"Hmm... it's good for me... I've stretched my legs to the corner, so let me answer as far as I can."

Sudo laughed joyfully at Kuze's words.

From that attitude, Kuze perceived everything.

(This person was expecting my question... then again...)

That was never a good thing for Kuze.

However, as far as I know, it does not change Kuze's behavior.

Because there are things in Kuse that must be confirmed from Sudo's mouth.

"Then, in spite of your words... why is Sudo plotting against Koichiro's grandson? Please let me know if you have any thoughts."

That is a question that Kuze must confirm.

(Speaking of Elena Steiner and the shooting, why does this person... have something to do with a man named Ryo Koshiba?

That question binds Kuze's heart.

Of course, as an organization, it will be difficult to show off Ryo Okoshiba and help him.

Because tissue is only a shadow.

Nevertheless, it is possible to send the people of the organization to the Kingdom of Roseria as mercenaries and adventurers through the Alliance, and to provide financial assistance through its umbrella chambers of commerce.

No, given the genius of a man named Ryo Okoshiba, the organization will empower itself without having to help from the shadows.

(So there's only one problem... this guy's idea...)

There is no human above Kuze in the sequence of tissues.

There are only qualified elders.

Moreover, even if an order is given by a qualified elder, it has enough power to stop it if it is Kuze.

However, the only thing that matters is Akibu Sudo.

So Kuse asked, prepared to buy Sudo's discomfort.

And depending on Sudo's answer, he was firmly prepared to plead in exchange for his own life.

(That's the only thing I can do for my friends' grandchildren....)

That thought drives Kuze.

In response to such preparations for Kuze, Sudo smiled as if he were a coward.

And answer Kuze's question.

But that was never the answer that Kuze had imagined.

After the meeting with Sudo, Kuze turned off the lamp and lay himself on the bed again.

But even if you close your eyes and try to rest, Kuze's brain refuses to sleep.

"For a better tomorrow..."

It is a philosophy that has been inherited from the inception of the organization.

Hundreds of years ago, a man summoned to this earthly world raised his wish when he created an organization to protect himself and his companions in this hellish world and his homeland summoned from the earth.

And Sudo said this word in response to Kuze's question.

I came back to create a better tomorrow.

At first glance, you can accept it as if you were swearing allegiance to the organization.

No, the members of the organization who don't know who Sudo is and what he does may even be impressed by the words.

But I can't take the word honestly if I get to know Kuze.

(Even this time, Sudo carried out a series of work activities in the Kingdom of Roselia.)

Certainly, there is no lie in Sudo's words for the sake of the organization.

However, if we do not focus on the success or failure of the strategy, the implications will be very different.

And Kuze somehow understood the reason.

(Isn't he... enjoying the danger...)

I can't get that thought out of Kuze's head.

Kuze unexpectedly shook his body as his eyes filled with occasional madness came to mind.

(But... what can I do?

Kuze himself was a successful arrival at turning the seventh chakra, Sahasara.

Even though he was invaded by death and disease, there is no other reason why he is still alive because he has a huge amount of life in his body.

But what can you do with such a body?

Indeed, in about ten seconds, Kuze can fight while consuming his enormous energy.

But that's it.

Kuze will surely lose his life if his energy is depleted by a battle of about ten seconds.

Besides, there were other reasons Kuse couldn't stop Sudo.

Stop him? No... I can't do that... that's always the best thing for the organization... I know that...)

Kuse had loyalty and respect for a man named Akibu Sudo.

Because Akibu Sudo is the founder and true ruler of this organization.

Indeed, it is true that Sudo's actions and manoeuvres vary.

But that's why I don't think you can flip the flag.

At least until the day Sudo's actions become a clear harm to the organization, all Kuze can do is ask in good faith.

However, Kuze himself understood that it had no meaning.

(Koichiro... I want to meet you... and see everything... so I can't die until then.)

The return of a friend who was once lost by a strange fate.

But in the current situation, it's hard to even talk casually.

So Kuze tries to sleep quietly again.

Dream that someday the day will come when you can entrust your thoughts.

However, Kuze, the unbelievable of God, still had no reason to know.

On this day, thousands of troops visited Galatia, a border city at the southern tip of the Kingdom of Roseria, under the crest of a balance inscribed on their flag above them.

And a horn was blown to announce that a new scourge was coming.