The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　The three Sarkaz listened to the lynx's words, looked at each other, and felt that the lynx in front of them was the real Sarkaz, while they were the beastmen who knew nothing about Sarkaz.

　Chapter 84 The Play Before the Sisters

　The story of Quesatushta is quite long. To help Therese understand the current situation, Kal'tsit had Theresa tell her about what had happened during this time. Meanwhile, Theresa, along with Ramallen and the little monster who was just passing by, went to move the dead pack animal aside and reattached its saddle to M2.

　"*A pitiful cry*"

　"You'll have a hard few days. Once we reach the next town, we'll get a different pack animal. Then you'll be free."

　Kal'tsit comforted the little monster who was being used as a pack animal to pull the cart.

　"Ugh, really... this is just ridiculous..."

　The banshee tidied up her things and carefully flapped her horned wings.

　She seemed to be the most foolish one. Not only did she abandon the safety of guarding her home and, with a sudden surge of courage, accompany Theresa to her death, but she was also the one who got beaten the worst. Her beautiful horned wings were torn off by the Qilin in one bite, like chicken wings, and the pain brought tears to her eyes.

　Fortunately, she'll know to protect her wingtip during battle next time.

　"Stop babbling and go call that idiot back."

　Chen Lingxu strolled around for a while before returning, pinning the small white flower he had picked to M2's head. Hearing her happy shouts, he then ordered the female demon to call for help.

　"Yes Yes Yes."

　Lamaren shrank back and darted away from Qilin.

　"...You mean...there are no good people among the pardoners?"

　Therese listened to her sister's story and fell silent.

　“Yes, Therese. I... I don’t know what you went through with them. But I can tell you for sure that those pardoners became powerful by eating people. They invited you to join them, and if you didn’t eat people with them, they would eat you.”

　Theresa wished she could grow ten mouths to explain things clearly to her sister and help her see things clearly.

　"...That's it."

　Therese sighed.

　Although she had this suspicion before... after spending time with the team, the atmosphere was indeed something she liked and envied.

　She believed her sister's words, but this result was something she just couldn't quite accept.

　"And what about you, Theresa? You've been through so much lately... that guy..."

　"Lord... although he forced me to call him master, he was still quite good to me and Ramaren. He taught me magic and even made me a staff. He also broadened my horizons a lot. Although he can't be called a good person, he's not a bad person either."

　"The matter concerning the village... the reason for this matter is much more complicated. I'll tell you about it slowly later."

　"...Okay. I...will believe you for now. But if I find out he's hurting you...I will never let him get away with it."

　After saying that, Therese laughed self-deprecatingly.

　Now she can only boast to her sister. She was just casually killed like dust being swept away; how could she possibly have the ability to protect her sister? The fact that she wasn't killed by the other party is probably... also because of her sister...

　She's such a useless older sister... she can't do anything...

　However, she had to maintain the proper attitude... Before, there was only Theresa, but now she was here too. If Theresa felt wronged, was injured, or wanted to talk to someone, she could do it for her.

　Moreover... even if that monster wanted her sister to do something, she could stand up and accept it on her sister's behalf.

　An older sister's job is to protect her younger sister.

　"Have you two finished talking? If you have, we're about to set off."

　"Here it comes, Lamaren."

　Theresa helped her sister up and led her toward the vehicle.

　"...What's wrong, Therese?"

　"fine."

　Therese looked at the broken sword and shook her head.

　.

　The sword is broken, so be it. It's good that my sister is alright. Now that we've found her, the sword's mission is finally over.

　"Ms. Kal'tsit."

　"Okay. Get in the car."

　M2 only obeys the commands of Kal'tsit and Chen Lingxu, so the task of piloting it can only be entrusted to Kal'tsit.

　"I'll sit outside for a while and get some fresh air too."

　Lamaren still has some lingering fear of the Qilin Overlord, and at least for today, she doesn't want to sit next to him again.

　"..."

　Sitting in the carriage, Theresa glanced at the Qilin on her left, then looked at her sister on her right, who was staring at the Qilin with eyes like plum blossom petals, and carefully tugged at her sleeve.

　"Ahem, Therese. Let me introduce you. This is the great Primordial Celestial Venerable Chen Lingxu."

　"..."

　great?

　Therese looked at the ferocious beast before her, and felt nothing but terror. The terrifying head, the sharp claws and teeth, the powerful body, the horrifying eyes… Did her sister spend all her time with such a monster? How terrified she must be.

　“Master, this is my sister, Therese, whom I told you about before.”

　Owner?

　Hearing her sister address the man, Therese clenched her fists involuntarily.

　She felt the humiliation her sister had suffered.

　“I apologize for her previous rudeness. My sister, like me, has never traveled far from home and hasn't received much education. She was deceived by those pardoners, which is why she did what she did…”

　“If she weren’t so foolish, I would have killed her long ago.”

　The thrill of the battle was only half-finished, and Chen Lingxu was already feeling a bit lazy. He glanced at the trembling little slave, then at Therese, who was enduring humiliation while maintaining her composure, and the Qilin Overlord sneered.

　The two sisters not only look alike, but their behavior towards him is also almost identical. It's just unknown how long she can hold out, or whether she can outperform her sister.

　“Master’s kindness is deeply appreciated by Theresa and her sister.”

　Theresa saw that Qilin's clothes had been restored to their original state, and while expressing her gratitude to him, she tiptoed.

　“Therese, let me tell you about it.”

　The story of the origin of the Qilin, and the story of the village.

　"..."

　Therese listened quietly.

　She can't do anything right now, but it's a good thing to be able to find out more information about the monster in front of her.

　but……

　What does it mean to be the emperor of the beast kingdom ten thousand years ago?

　What is the War of the Beasts and Demons?

　What is an inextricable and persistent hatred?

　By the time Theresa finished recounting the ancient calendar she had heard from ten thousand years ago, Theresa was still sitting upright, but her eyes, which were like plum blossom petals, were already swirling with excitement.

　"You're surprised, aren't you?"

　When Theresa saw her sister's expression, she leaned close to her ear and asked how she felt.

　"Um……"

　She, an ordinary Sarkaz, had never heard of such things.

　“Tell me about your story, Therese…”

　"Alright. This story begins when I left you to go to town to buy a sword... cough... I'll keep my voice down."

　Theresa watched her sister, who was still full of enthusiasm and recounting her experiences over the past few days, and gave herself a thumbs up for her brilliant idea.

　She knew her sister dreamed of becoming a wandering hero, just like the stories told by those mercenaries.

　But her younger sister's existence forced the older sister to stay and become a hardworking head of the household, working long hours to earn money and support the family.

　Whether it's a wandering knight or a legendary hero, for my sister, it's something she can only experience briefly in the few moments of relaxation she has left after a long day.

　Theresa felt that Therese's friendly feelings towards the pardoners were probably because she had left her homeland with them and embarked on a path only written in legends: 'avenging the enemies who destroyed her homeland, rescuing her suffering relatives, and returning home in glory.' The novel and exciting adventures she had only experienced in dreams or fantasies were happening to her one after another...

　What Tracy loved was not only the pleasant family atmosphere created by the pardoners, but also the heroic adventures she had experienced during this time... adventures that she would cherish even in her old age.

　Chapter 85 A Brief Discussion

　He ventures alone into the wilderness to fight wild beasts, uses his abilities to lure away villains who covet the villagers, and unexpectedly becomes friends with them. They join each other's teams because of a shared goal and experience various things together... He helps others drive away wild beasts that have invaded the village, rescues travelers besieged by bandits, fights against his misguided Sarkaz kin, escapes life-or-death crises, and gathers around a campfire to drink, talk about the future and life...

　One event after another filled the swordsman's short journey.

　but……

　Therese thought again of the pardoners who had been killed.

　“Quesatushta…they…really…”

　do you died?

　"You've really had a tough time these past few days, Therese."

　"It's alright, Theresa. Finding you makes all the hardships and exhaustion worthwhile."

　The two sisters held each other's hands, looking at their still-intact sister, and thinking about how they could still be together.

　Survival is what makes Therese happiest.

　"That's right, Master, Master~."

　Theresa turned to look at the Qilin.

　"speak."

　Chen Lingxu yawned slightly. The two sisters had pleasant voices; they were quite soothing to listen to when telling stories, and could even be used as arcane magic blades to help people fall asleep.

　Where do we go next?

　Theresa vaguely remembered hearing that they weren't going to the Lich Tower anymore.

　"Kazdel."

　"Hmm... Huh?!"

　Why the sudden decision to go to Kazdel?!

　"Noisy."

　"Woo..."

　Theresa saw the jet-black fragment that had appeared in the Qilin's hand.

　Although I don't know what it is, it seems to be something very important.

　"I'm going to retrieve this device from your Demon King's head. You Sarkaz have ruined such a fine device."

　"Huh? Then... will Master spare the Demon King's life?"

　"Why keep him alive? He's already useless as long as he's alive. Without the Black Crown to maintain his position as Demon King, his fate would only be worse if I didn't kill him. Killing him is the best outcome for him."

　Then I should thank you.

　Theresa covered Therese's mouth and gave Qilin a silly grin.

　"Don't get excited, Therese."

　“Theresia…hh…he, he…is going to kill the Demon King.”

　Therese looked at her sister, wondering why she wasn't excited at all when she heard those words.

　"Yes...but, Therese, do you know the Demon King?"

　"……do not know."

　"Then why are you worried about the Demon King?"

　Therese thought for a moment, then looked at her serious-looking sister.

　"But he is our demon king."