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We Shall Restore Peace to Our Lake

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“So, you can leave the inn normally. I thought it was possessed by that inn.” (Leon)

“That’s not the case. We were simply staying at the inn.” (Ghost)

After checking out from the inn, the ghost floated gently behind Leon and the others.

“Hey, I can’t see it, but is there really still a ghost?” (Meltera)

“Yes. It’s floating around here.” (Leon)

“Eek!” (Ghost)

As expected, no one except Leon seemed to be able to see it. Also, since no one else could hear the ghost’s voice, it looked like Leon was talking to himself from the outside.

“Hmm?” (Arc/Iris)

The twins reached out their hands toward the area Leon indicated as “around here”, trying to touch something.

“Yikes! Don’t touch such a strange spot!” (Ghost)

Apparently, the ghost screamed because it was touched on the rear.

“Ugh!” (Arc/Iris)

Though invisible, the twins sensed something, and their fur stood on end. Leon tried touching the ghost’s belly area as a test. It felt cold, and at the same time, it gave him a chill down his spine.

“Holy Cross.” (Leon)

“Ah! Please stop trying to exorcise me whenever you get the chance!” (Ghost)

“I thought it would be more effective if I cast it inside your body.” (Leon)

The ghost kept her distance warily, and Leon raised both hands, saying, “I won’t do it anymore”, while asking her:

“So, can you remember anything about your life before?” (Leon)

“No, I don’t remember anything at all.” (Ghost)

It is said that ghosts appear when strong grudges or regrets remain after death, and the soul lingers after the body dies. If they couldn’t find out the cause that made her a ghost and remove it, there was a high chance she would ascend on her own, without needing forced exorcism by purification magic.

“Even your name?” (Leon)

“I don’t remember it either.” (Ghost)

“Then, when did you become a ghost?” (Leon)

“Well…” (Ghost)

The ghost apparently did not have a clear sense of day and night and was not sure. But she guessed it was about a month ago.

“I realized I was on a ship and then, came to this town.” (Ghost)

“A ship? That means you might originally have been in the royal capital.” (Leon)

The royal capital of this country was on an island in the center of the lake. The only way to travel there was by ship.

“If we go to the royal capital, we might find out something.” (Leon)

“Y-You’ll take me there?” (Ghost)

“I was planning to go to the royal capital anyway.” (Leon)

“Thank you so much!” (Ghost)

The ghost looked happy. Meanwhile, Meltera’s face twitched with concern.

“You really plan to take a ghost with you?” (Meltera)

“Yes.” (Leon)

“W-What are you thinking?” (Meltera)

“She can’t be seen anyway, so it’s the same.” (Leon)

“That’s not the point!” (Meltera)

“Well, since we’re already involved, just accept it.” (Leon)

The ghost bowed politely to Meltera.

“Elf-san, thank you very much.” (Ghost)

“Thank you, she says.” (Leon)

“Eek?” (Meltera)

“No, she’s over there, not here.” (Leon)

After that, Leon and the others went to the dock to cross the lake.

“Wait, that’s right. The ferry is currently not operating.” (Leon)

Leon remembered the story he heard when looking for an inn. That was why all the inns were full, and they had no choice but to stay at the inn rumored to be haunted.

“Why is the ferry not operating?” (Leon)

To find out, Leon spoke to a middle-aged man who looked like a sailor nearby.

“Hey uncle, we want to go to the royal capital, but are the ships not running?” (Leon)

“Yes, unfortunately, they’re not running now.” (Sailor)

“What happened?” (Leon)

“Well, recently there has been a massive outbreak of sahagin in the lake. They sunk many ships. Because it’s dangerous, not only the ferries but fishing boats also can’t go out.” (Sailor)

“Wow.” (Leon)

Sahagin were violent monsters but not especially strong. If the ship was big enough, it could fight off a few and keep going. But that was only if there were few of them. If dozens or hundreds swarmed, no ship could withstand them.

“With such an outbreak, people say the Sahagin Lord has appeared.” (Sailor)

The Sahagin Lord was the highest rank among sahagin. Its individual strength was not great, but it raised the breeding rate of the group and caused outbreaks.

“They say even the Saintess-sama is troubled.” (Sailor)

“Saintess-sama?” (Leon)

“You don’t know? This Holy Kingdom have three Saintess called the ‘Three Saintess’ who are symbols of the country. Long ago, they protected the country from a terrible demon. Since then, their successors have continued to protect the nation.” (Sailor)

Leon remembered from his past life that this country had such traditions.

“One of the current Three Saints, Mona-sama, has returned from a pilgrimage. She was about to take a ship to the royal capital, but now she’s stuck here. She should have already returned to the church in the capital by now.” (Sailor)

As the man spoke, Leon looked in the direction he was looking at.

“From here, the Sahagin extermination squad will depart! In the name of Mona, one of the Three Saintess, I swear to the gods! We will definitely remove the root cause and restore peace to our lake!” (Mona)

The woman said this bravely. She boarded a large armed ship, leading a group of armed people. Apparently, to break the current situation, the Saintess herself took the initiative to exterminate the Sahagin.

 

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