The Returnee Wants Peace - Chapter 191

Peaceful time passed quickly.

Lysithea returned after defeating the demonic beast occupying the Belice Marquisate with the mercenaries.

Rosha's biggest achievement during that time was successfully repairing Cassis's A-class sacred relic - 'Shadow of Radiance'.

"Thanks, Rosha. Now I won't have to hear people asking why I'm carrying around a broken sword."

As Cassis swung the sword experimentally, the air layer split sharply.

Unlike before when the blade was about the length of a forearm, now it was a proper longsword that reached down to the ankle when hung at the waist.

[Ahem, just know that it's all thanks to me.]

"Huh, what are you saying? Weren't you the one who said you could even raise the class of the sacred relic if you did well? You barely broke even and now you're boasting."

"Right. It's still the same A-class, just with a blade now."

[You fools. Do you think raising the grade of a sacred relic is that easy? If I've attached a blade to a broken sword, you should just say thank you and use it quietly.]

The God of War, whose hands were freed as a reward for repairing the sacred relic, retorted cynically.

It was true, actually.

To tamper with a sacred relic required an understanding of divine power and magical power manipulation as delicate as neurosurgery.

Come to think of it, just not destroying the sacred relic was a job well done.

However, since he had been running his mouth earlier, Cassis said without hesitation:

"Hey, this won't do. Tie it up again."

"Good idea."

[You... you ungrateful bastards!]

The divine incarnation, whose hands were tied up instantly by Koko, cried out with a voice full of betrayal.

Regardless.

'With this, the preparations are roughly done.'

Rosha, who was exhausted from working on Cassis's sacred relic for two days, thought as she collapsed on the sofa.

Lysithea was also on her way back to the capital, and Froy said he had taken all measures so there wouldn't be any problems even if he was absent for a while.

Moreover, he had somehow managed to get grandfather's permission for the engagement.

-...Youngest. Is what was published in the daily newspaper true?

Was it yesterday, or the day before?

Grandfather, who has been regularly having meals together at home these days, asked this directly during a meal.

What else could she do but say yes?

After hearing Rosha's answer, grandfather let out a low sigh and didn't seem particularly fond of Froy.

But he didn't oppose it outright either.

Perhaps he didn't want to burden her already difficult path ahead.

'Well... it's not long before I enter the rift anyway.'

Instead, grandfather immediately called Froy to the mansion for a brief conversation, and soon after, permission for the engagement was granted.

Now they would be officially engaged once the paperwork was processed.

However... nothing had changed dramatically in daily life yet.

"Hey, if you've got nothing to do, let's go outside. You should take a walk in the garden or something."

"Huh? Now?"

Rosha still lived in the Aper Count mansion.

There was Cassis, who bickered with her but dragged her outside telling her to get some sun, and there were Cedric and grandfather watching them from the terrace with smiles.

It was peaceful. These were the days Rosha had been dreaming of since her previous world.

But it was also a peace with a set grace period.

'The Guide God' asks when you're planning to enter the rift.

"...You don't need to rush me like that, I'll do it when I'm ready."

"What are you suddenly talking about?"

"Nothing, nevermind."

Rosha, who was being forcibly led around the garden by Cassis's hand, quickly shook her head.

Thinking of it as finite time made those around her seem even more precious.

Why did God create humans to be able to love this deeply? She felt happy yet desperate for having so much.

She wanted to enjoy this peace as much as possible.

But.

"Lady Roshanak. This is an urgent letter Her Majesty the Emperor commanded to be delivered."

What arrived at the happiest time was news from the front that the rift's movements were not normal.

'...I thought it was too happy.'

Right. When had the situation ever gone according to her wishes?

Rather, be grateful it didn't go wrong sooner than now. And...

"You're going to quickly resolve that damn rift and come back. Any objections?"

"No, none."

Rosha met Cassis's eyes and then looked up at the sky.

As if sensing their situation, gloomy dark clouds were rolling in from the far side of the sky.

* * *

"Noona, you're here."

The emerald lake at the border where the empire and duchy meet.

When Rosha arrived through the spatial door, Hajin, who had been staying here closely observing the rift, approached her warmly.

Magicians specializing in concealment magic greet her from behind him.

To say it now, they were the reinforcements Hajin had brought during the last trial.

Since they were opening a rift while avoiding the gods' eyes, they had prepared as much as possible on this side.

"I may be an illegal resident, but they were born here. How could we stop the world's original inhabitants from using magic here?"

Hajin explained, shrugging his shoulders after noticing Rosha's gaze.

Then he suddenly blurted out:

"I thought you might not come."

"Why?"

"I went to see what you were up to once. You looked really happy."

"...When did you come? I had no idea."

"A few days ago. It was nice to see the family gathered and having a cheerful meal together. Only then did I realize why you abandoned us and went back as soon as the last trial ended."

Hajin said jokingly.

However, knowing that his family had been sacrificed to demonic beasts when he was young, it sounded quite uncomfortable.

Rosha, who had been silent for a moment, replied gently.

"It's different now from then. I want to find the root cause of this situation. That's why I've brought everyone I can mobilize."

Glancing around, she could see Nardil and Duke Feriel who had arrived earlier.

Lysithea and Joel were also there, perhaps having come directly without stopping in the capital, and next to them were Cassis, Koko, and the divine incarnation who had come through the spatial door together.

And...

"That man too?"

Nox was also there, staring intently in this direction, having somehow followed them.

Rosha nodded reluctantly and quickly changed the subject.

"Umm... that's how it is. Anyway, what's going on with the rift's movement that you're saying this?"

-Some guys went in not long ago and since then it's been gradually getting bigger. I'd appreciate it if you could quickly remove this thing above my dwelling as it's bothering me.

The water dragon, who seemed to have been listening to the conversation, poked its head out of the lake and said.

Indeed, it was as the water dragon said.

The state of the rift confirmed after entering the concealment curtain had grown at least five or six times larger than before.

"It was two men. They were fast. They went in while I was momentarily distracted."

"Did you see what they looked like?"

"They were both carrying swords, and one of them used a greatsword, that's about all I know."

"They're probably the traitors I've been tracking. I've been chasing them since the showdown with the former Emperor."

Froy, who had appeared soundlessly as if he had been there all along, naturally continued the conversation.

According to him, one of them was likely the one who had handed over the 'flute' to the Barcel Duchy's commander in the recent trial.

Knowing that the guy had entered the rift leading to paradise, there was only one conclusion.

"We should enter as soon as possible."

If we delay, who knows what might happen.

We needed to quickly enter the rift, somehow resolve paradise, and return.

Of course, she didn't know.

That such a notification would soon ring in her ears as she carefully passed through the rift!

The detailed conditions of the promotion quest are opening.

You have officially entered 'Paradise'.

Additional services provided by 'Paradise' can be checked in the Hall of Glory.

...Huh? What does this mean?

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