Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

"I have a friend who has Dule disease and only Sokas can relieve his symptoms."

“I see. I see.”

Chishilika's expression turned slightly more serious.

It looks like it should be okay, right?

Just as I was thinking this.

Chishilika stretched out a finger on each hand and waved it in front of my eyes.

"There's good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Classic choice between the two.

"... Anyway, let's hear the bad news first."

"Just three days ago, a fire broke out in the basement of Chichiris City. Because those foolish guards failed to discover it in time, the fire gradually spread. Fortunately, no casualties were caused."

"Unfortunately, all the sokas were burned to ashes."

Chishilika said, spreading her hands towards Rudeus and me.

"So your plan to find Socas grass here has failed."

"..."

I looked at her in silence.

Three days ago?

A sudden fire?

What kind of fire could burn down the devil's palace?

Even if Badigundi were not here now, this would not have happened.

If you insist, it's a bit too coincidental.

"I won't lie."

Chishilika crossed her arms over her chest and spoke arrogantly.

I'm not suspecting her of lying.

But the key point is that the current situation is really not good.

Rudeus also cast an uneasy look at me.

"But there is good news."

Chishilika said, shaking her head.

"Back then, I required all Demon Kings to plant Socas grass in their basements. Even if the Socas grass in Qixilis City has been burned, there should still be some left in other parts of the Demon Continent."

Rudeus quickly asked after hearing this:

"So where exactly can we find it?"

"Don't worry, I'll come and help you find it!"

Chishilika said, activating the power of the Demonic Eye once again.

This time, the one used was the superior demonic eye, the Myriad Eyes.

The Mystic Eye, which can search and confirm locations worldwide, is unparalleled in terms of functionality.

It's a pity that the holder cannot leave the Demon Continent.

"Oh... I see... Hmm... To think it would happen... Oh my... This is truly..."

Chishilika stared at the sky and muttered some incomprehensible words.

After a while.

Chishilika looked away and looked at me with a slightly sympathetic look.

The ominous feeling grew stronger.

"So, what happened?"

Rudeus couldn't help but ask.

Chishilika held up two fingers again.

"It's the same as always, good news or bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

"Let's hear the good news first this time."

"Yeah, the good news is that the Socas Grass has been found, and it's in the Demon Continent."

"…What's the bad news?"

"The bad news is that there's only one place in the world where Sokas grass still exists."

Chishilika said this, pointing to the south.

"That location is in the Gasro region of the Demon Continent, in the Demon King's Castle, ruled by the dumbest and most stupid Demon King..."

"Necros Fortress."

Human-God Chapter: 113, The Demon Emperor's Gift

Nekros Fortress.

It was the largest fortress in the Demon Continent, built by the immortal Necroslacross, one of the former "Five Great Demon Lords."

Necroslacross is an ancient demon king who survived from the ancient six-sided world.

His strength is even enough to compete with the Dragon King Laplace in his prime.

However, at the end of the First Human-Demon War, this ancient demon king was killed by the brave Ars and completely disappeared.

Badigundi and Atofi are his descendants and have inherited immortality.

And now, Badigondi rules over the city of Chishilika here.

Atofi commands the Nekros fortress.

"Trouble..."

Ron muttered unconsciously.

Rudeus frowned slightly.

From this point of view, it is unrealistic to find Socas grass here, and there is no point in staying here any longer.

He turned to look at Ron:

"Ron, it looks like we have to go to that Necros Fortress."

But Ron shook his head.

"No, let's return to the Sky Fortress first."

"What do you mean, are you going to give up?"

"Giving up is impossible, but the situation at Necros Fortress is much more complicated than here. We need to make more preparations."

Ron sighed, feeling a little heavy-hearted.

Even though he knew that he couldn't find Socas grass here, he had no intention of giving up.

Just this way...

The situation began to develop in a somewhat bad direction.

Gasro region.

Even in the harsh and barren Demon Continent, the Gasro region is called the Magic Mirror.

A snake-tailed chicken that exhales a petrifying breath.

A black dragon beast that can fly freely in the sky, possessing strong jaws and poisonous claws.

It uses its own slime to create giant lake bugs that eat candy and attack people who come to drink water.

A white-fanged snake with high agility and covered in hard scales that are extremely resistant to magic...

There are also canyons filled with poisonous gas and bottomless valleys...

There are extremely few towns and settlements where one can settle down. Although it is on the ground exposed to the sky, it is much more dangerous than most mazes.

Dangers like these are almost everywhere in the Gasro area, which is why it is called the Demonic Realm. Even the most experienced adventurers have a high probability of dying on the road.

"I've been in this world for about two years..."

Ron muttered to himself as he recalled the memories of that year.

"I traveled with Orsted across the Demon Continent, and during that time I crossed the Gasro region. Although it was only a short distance, it was truly impressive. Even if you and I joined forces, there's no guarantee we'd reach our destination unscathed."

"That place is truly... a demonic realm!"

Hearing this, Rudeus couldn't help but frown.

He also traveled in the Demon Continent.

However, he had Rijerud with him at that time, and in front of the all-seeing magic eyes of the Spelrud clan, no monster could escape.

And they did not pass through the Gasro area at that time.

So it was difficult for him to imagine what a harsh environment that was.

But if you say that the wall-like maze in the Gasro area is more dangerous, it seems that you can roughly understand how difficult it is.

"So, instead of rushing to the Gasro region, let's return to the Sky Fortress first."

Although somewhat reluctant.

But Ron still made a decision.

"First, return to the Sky Fortress and prepare the necessary equipment for the journey to the Gasro region. Be prepared for a long battle, and then... we can proceed slowly."

"But this is outrageous anyway!"

Rudeus frowned.

"Only in the entire Demon Continent can Socas grass be found in the Gasro region? And inside the Necros Fortress? Why does this sound so strange?"

"Is there any point in talking about this now?"

Ron sighed.

This is undoubtedly a trap.

Although he didn't know who had set this trap, nor what awaited him at the end, he had no way back at this point. Qixing's Dulai disease required Socas grass, and even though he knew it was a trap, he had to go ahead with it.

"Is this guy lying to us?"

Rudeus cast a suspicious look at Chishilica.

In his opinion, Chishilika's statement was strange from beginning to end. And after all, the claim that the Sokas grass could only be found in the Gasro region of the entire Demon Continent was just her one-sided statement.

Do you really want to trust this guy?

Although there is no reason to doubt it, the current situation is so delicate that it is difficult not to think so.

"Stop it, Rudeus."

Ron sighed and shook his head.

"Let's go back to the Sky Fortress first. We need to make other plans."

"..."

Rudeus frowned, and finally bowed slightly to Chishilica helplessly.

"Then, Your Majesty Chishilika, we will take our leave."

"Well?"