（…… I...... Will it die? ）

When the old man of the star spirit whispered into Zela's ears, her first reaction was that the other party was dazed.

Death......

She was no stranger to the term.

But at this time, she suddenly connected with her, and the brown-haired girl couldn't judge the basis for the other party to say this sentence for a while.

That's right, there is a hidden danger in her body, that is, the dark side of the "anti-spirit crystal" and the trauma of her soul.

However, these problems, at the moment when the negative energy is being subdued and the soul is gradually recovering, should be developing in a good direction no matter how you think about it......

……

Not......!

Wait a minute......

As if grasping at something that had been missed, Zela's expression suddenly clouded overcast.

If you want to say that it is related to 'death'...... There is indeed another ......

The battle that caused the current situation of Mebis is the culprit of everything......

Could it be ......

……

"Hmm...... Really...... Is that so......"

After a brief silence, the Star Spirit King didn't look so surprised, as if some guess had been confirmed.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, the king of the stars also 'looked' at Zela again.

（…… ）

The two respected beings at the scene both felt that there was something wrong with the brown-haired girl's body, Rao was steady, and her mood at this moment was also confused.

What's more, she may ...... That last possibility has been found......

“……”

"...... 'Curse of the God of Anksram'......"

Muttering a certain noun softly, the girl's shoulders fell again in disappointment.

Is this unknown 'time bomb' finally about to explode......

In the past four years, Zela has not forgotten to look for legends related to the gods in addition to the war, but she has no symptoms at all, and even if she has the heart to solve it, she really can't find a direction to start.

The only 'related' is also uncertain, so it can only be dragged on until now.

“…… Oh...... It seems that Xiaoyou is not unaware......"

"When I first saw you, this king vaguely felt that ominous aura."

Instead of using his tone of voice, the Star Spirit King's expression became serious.

Both Crookes' examination and the girl's own statement have confirmed that.

Now the question is, what kind of curse is this, exactly.

“…… Can you tell me, old man Krewe, what the hell is going on? ”

Unexpectedly, a clue to the curse will be found here, and the brunette girl with a glimmer of hope seeks a clearer answer.

Since the other party can see her abnormality, he must have found the crux of the problem!

"Woo-huh......"

"I don't know exactly how it works and what it's called...... But little girl, your body should be transforming into a demon......"

"That is, 'demonization'."

“……！”

When the words turned into words in my head, my heartbeat seemed to slow down in an instant.

(Demon...... Change...... ）

Repeating Crooks' words in his heart, his hands, which were still as white as silk, seemed to be covered with a layer of black.

The gods have cursed and turned forbidden humans into demons...... It's like a story from a myth.

And as far as she knew, there were indeed demon clans left in this world.

It's not a man-made demon created by a dark mage, but a real ordinary "demon".

"But...... Why haven't I felt any change in so long? ”

As if to say all the doubts in her heart in one go, Zela's voice was steady and terrifying.

There was no reason for the Southern Cross Spirit to lie to her, but there were some issues that had a chance now, so naturally the clearer they understood, the better.

"That's because...... Little friend, you are not ...... for a long time."

"Purely human."

“——！！！”

The one who answered this question was the Star Spirit King.

"This king can clearly feel that there is a huge dark power in Xiaoyou's body, and this power ...... Even strong enough to rival the curse of the gods......"

"Presumably, it's the existence of 'it' that suppresses the influence of the curse."

"And now, the aura of the curse has become so strong that it can be detected by this king and Crookes, and it must have something to do with that power."

"In this regard, there should be no one, you understand ...... than Xiaoyou"

“……”

The Star Spirit King's interpretation was already clear, and it was true that no one knew his body better than Zela herself.

Why does the curse erupt suddenly? Because she had sealed 'that evil force' after the war was over.

When the remnants of the magic disappear and there is no power to fight against the curse, the real "Demon Zela" may appear.

That's why she is closer to 'death'...... If the self is devoured, it is indeed no different from 'dead'.

The result came ...... The power she feared, instead, had been 'saving' her......

It's ridiculous......

You're right...... 'Anti-Spirit Crystal'......

Maybe......

It's better to call you the Seed of Evil......

……

“…… Star Spirit King...... Can you lend me a place where no one will bother? ”

It doesn't matter if it's a "demon" or a "demon king".

It's time to wrap it up.

If she continues like this, she may not even be qualified to stand by the side of the Feather-Eared Girl.

Crookes' judgment and the Star Spirit King's analysis had already made Zela understand a lot.

（…… What foot injury is healing on its own...... Wounded ...... the soul How is it possible to recover so quickly...... ）

A certain little goddess of a high dimension told her very clearly that the damage on the soul origin recovered very slowly.

However, the brunette girl has this 'illusion'.

And now, she's finally figured it out.

The bait of the "demon" is the "soul".

Gradually "demonized" due to the curse, she unknowingly absorbed the soul power of Mebis to restore her wounds, which led to her "lack of mana" suddenly erupting and finally falling into a 'deep sleep'.

What she lost was her soul, her magic, and her life force.

This is the 'truth'.

“…… Already, has it been decided? ”

From struggle, pain, to final determination, the brown-haired girl's changes were seen by the Star Spirit King.

"Hmm."

“……”

"Okay......"

The beard also widened slightly from the serious expression, and the Star Spirit King stretched out his hands.

The little white galaxy reappeared in front of Zela.

"Take it, it will take you to the Fountain of Stars."

“…… King, king?! ”

Hearing the decision made by the Star Spirit King, the most violent reaction was Crookes.

Stopping the old man from continuing, Uncle Beard did not intend to change his decision.

“……”

"Thank you...... Star Spirit King ......"

Although Zela had not heard of that place in her memory, it must have been a very important place to see the reaction of the Southern Cross Spirit.

She kept this kindness in her heart.

Taking a deep breath, before leaving, the girl in the wheelchair made her final request to her contract spirit.

"One more thing......"

"Balloe...... If I don't come back, Mebis will ask you......"

"Before the magic of the Fairy Ball disappears......"

“……”

“…… Yes, host ......"

Bending down deeply, the Star Spirit Maid took the heavy agreement.

“…… Go ahead! Our friends. ”

"The stars, they'll show you the way!"

With a long drink, the white streamer disappeared into the star dome.

Everything is unknown again.

……