Pawahara Seijo no Osananajimi to Zetsuen Shitara

We arrived at the World Tree of Terra, the goddess of the earth, as originally planned, and we were very happy to see each other again.

It seems that Terra had been wondering about us for a long time.

I was very grateful for her thoughtfulness, and after introducing the three new members to the party, I decided to get right down to business.

I see. A dwarven village?

Yes. It seems that my weapons can't withstand my power as it is now. ......

I see. It is true that you seem to have grown a lot compared to before. The other gods' power is one factor, but the journey so far has been an irreplaceable source of great nourishment for you," he said.

Besides," Terra laughed happily.

I can feel the power of Ignifer from all the saints here, stronger than before. It is a sign that they love each other very deeply. You love all of them so universally, don't you?

Yeah, yeah, well, ......

Well, that's a feeling story, isn't it ......?

As I was feeling indescribably awkward, the rumored saints began to say something like this.

I'm sure they love me all the time, but I'm probably the most loved of them all.

But of all of them, I am the one who is loved the most.　What are you talking about?

"No, it's totally me, isn't it?　I didn't tell you guys, but we seem to have the best chemistry.

Oh, that's a funny thing to say. I'm proud to say that I'm the best when it comes to chemistry, and I'm sure he thinks so too. I'm the most loved.

I see. I am the best. I see.　Iguza.

Let's see... ......

No matter how I answer, I can only see a bad end. ......

The most important thing to remember is that the best way to get the most out of your money is to be careful what you spend.

I wonder if that's so?

'Yes, I think so. I hope that one day you will use the power I have given you to create a lively and loving family ......, no, a "big family".

A big family?

What a great word, but I don't know if I can raise that many .......

No, but I am a man, and when the time comes, I will have to make up my mind and do my best.

In the middle of the conversation, she started to get back on track.

You want to know where the dwarves' village is, don't you?

Oh, yes. I was wondering if you could tell us.

Of course, that is fine, but as you know, the dwarves live without any contact with other races, so even if you know where their village is, you will not be able to find it. So, even if you tell them the location of the village, it is more likely that they will not cooperate. Are you still going to visit them?

Yes, of course.

Terra-sama's mouth softened at my immediate answer.

I was sure you would say so. --I am sure you would say that. The dwarven village is deep underground in the valley to the north of here. Follow the river. Along the way you will see a large waterfall. The entrance to the village is hidden behind it, but I am sure you will find it quickly.

I understand. Thank you, Terra. I will be sure to get the cooperation of the dwarves!

I assured her emphatically, and Terra-sama nodded with a smile as soft as ever.

Yes, I'm counting on you. I wish you all the best on your journey.

◇ ◇ "Yes, I hope so," said Terra.

After the three new members of our party were given Terra's power, we took to the skies to the northern valley she had mentioned.

If I remember correctly, if you go further north, you will reach the place where the goddess of thunder, Fulga, lives.

She is said to be the goddess of destruction as well as thunder.

Naturally, she is not a simple being.

Anyway, we followed the river as we were told and eventually found a large waterfall that would serve as a landmark.

We then proceeded through a cave hidden behind the waterfall and arrived at what was probably a dwarven village.

"--now kill them!　Kill them all!"

--Zugan!

「「「「「What?

「「「「「「--What!?」」」」」」

There I saw a pale-faced, black-robed man destroying a village while giving orders to a woman who appeared to be a dwarf.

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