Temple.

The primitive nature worship peoples would have such buildings.

The knowledge and technology of ancient people sometimes surpass that of ordinary modern people.

But it's not so much the wisdom of the ancients as the tradition.

"In Greek mythology, temples and priests had a special significance. Although it seems to me to be just a microphone, it still does not negate the influence of the temple, and if there was a temple of the main god in the ancient city-state, it means that the city-state was protected by that god. ”

The words that came out of Ling Yi's mouth were after arriving at the temple.

It's like coming to the abyss.

The light was unusually dim, surrounded by ancient trees whose age was indistinguishable, and the moist air inhaled into the lungs made people chill. The ground was covered with withered yellow leaves, which would only feel soft when stepped on, and seemed to have penetrated too much moisture.

No matter how carefully you listened, there was not the slightest noise of insects.

"You can't be wrong, this is the 'pure place.'"

Asuna muttered to herself.

Ling Yi and Kusla certainly understood what she meant.

Influenced by Japanese culture, Asukina knows nothing better than the eight million gods.

Japanese shrines are divided into a front hall and a main hall, the front hall is used for worship, and the main hall is the 'place where the gods live', and no other creatures are allowed to exist except for gods and shrine maidens.

For this reason, it is also referred to as a 'pure place'.

"Already far away from the foothills of the Caucasus, space shifted? No, it should have been that we took the initiative to enter the fairy realm. Unlike Asukina's exclamation, Ling Yi stared at the silver necklace in his hand. Muttering in his mouth.

"Fairy Realm? You're kidding, it's not something that can be generated naturally. ”

When Kusra heard this, his face changed dramatically.

The so-called fairy realm is a term for Western magic.

It means 'the world that is not on this earth'. To put it simply, it is based on reality, but does not exist in the real world.

For example, the secluded world.

"Who knows." Ling Yi looked up at the top of his head, what does it mean to not see the day, this is called not seeing the day.

Under the vast sea of trees, sunlight cannot penetrate the gaps in the branches and leaves.

Still, their vision was bright.

There is no flashlight. There is no sunlight either.

It's just that you can see what is in front of you inexplicably.

Such an anomaly. It is indeed not an exaggeration to say that it is 'Fairy Realm'.

"Looks like we might be able to take it easy."

Ling Yi showed a relaxed attitude as always.

Kusra didn't bother to say anything about him, this guy couldn't be taken for reason at all.

"Do you really want to go in?"

Not far away stands a building made of mossy rocks. It is a temple, as old and decaying as if it had been in ruins for hundreds of years.

Sensing the uneasiness contained in Tomorrow's words, Ling Yi patted her on the head.

"For magicians, not for people like us. Don't hold on, 'Even if you're alone, you have to go to the end of death.'" It is not possible to see every qiē clearly' such an enlightenment. ”

"But you told me. The Fairy Realm is a place where the impossible is possible, so isn't it dangerous to wonder if something unexpected happens? ”

Asuina's cheeks were slightly red, and her voice was like a mosquito.

"There's no way around it - seriously. I hate that. But in case of danger, I'll leave it to you. ”

"Huh?"

Not only Asukina, but even Kusla showed an expression of 'you guy is really hopeless'.

"Just kidding, it's good not to trouble me."

Saying something that made people want to punch him, Ling Yi left Asuna and Kusla, who were stunned, and walked towards the temple.

As soon as I walked into the entrance, I saw a pitch-black passage extending straight ahead. Ling Yi took a slow step, and the more he walked inside, the more light there became, and the walls inside the temple seemed to be painted with paint that reflected light.

This change made Assuna and Kusla feel very sure, and the three of them moved forward in the passage without a word. However, they didn't even encounter a fork in the road, and the change came to an end.

Suddenly, Ling Yi looked up at the wall at the end of the passage with a strange expression, and then noticed that something seemed to be carved on it.

The four walls of the temple have a thin layer of ash and are full of cracks. It can be seen that it seems to have been uninhabited for a long time, and it has been abandoned.

You can barely make out a carved pattern on the wall.

It's a very childish picture.

It's about a man with his hands and feet chained. At the edge of this painting, there are patterns of birds with wings spread, the sun, the moon and stars.

The whole has been worn out a lot, and there are signs of scorching fire everywhere.

"It's no surprise that it should be Forethought."

“Forethought？”

Asukina, who followed behind, couldn't help but be stunned, and then said:

"I remember, isn't that what 'foresight' means?"

"No, in this case, I guess it was 'prescient'."

Kusla said.

"Does it make a difference?" 、

The English translation of Prometheus is Prometheus, which means God for the benefit of mankind. But he is known as a 'prophet', so Forethought means not only 'foresight', but also 'foresight'. In addition, Prophsey is the etymology of Prometheus, so he is also the oldest prophet. ”

Ling Yi fluently expounded on the legacy of the Fire Stealer.

[I see, that's why you expected my appearance?] Those who are late to the end]

Suddenly, a soft voice that distinguished men and women came from behind.

The first to be alert and to take action was Kusra.

He is worthy of being the leader of the original [Dragon Knights], even if he spent a few years in prison, but after Ling Yi's hand lifted the seal, his strength recovered quite quickly.

"Call it a sword, and it is also a soldier of the original sin."

Kusla uses words to weave the 'Cursed Sword', a technique from the magic system of the [Dragon Knights], and if you train it to the extreme, even dragons can slash it. He has great talent, but has no interest in intricate large-scale rituals, and can only master the means of fighting that 'plays a role on the battlefield'.

However, for what is seen in front of you.

Kusra was slow to make the next move.

Should that be said to be human?

The plain white robe can be judged to be a woman if you look at it only from the face.

She has fair skin and facial features that give a soft impression.

The waist and chest are too slender.

Although it is indeed a human face, there is a sense of incongruity that cannot be well described in words. Should I say that the completion is too high? You can't see it just by looking at it, but the atmosphere is reminiscent of costume models and magical dolls made by magicians.

Asujina also showed a look of surprise.

Because of the width of the clothes, it is impossible to judge his or her gender.

Only one thing is certain.

――It's so beautiful.

Reminiscent of the statue of Venus, it seems to argue that it is meaningless to distinguish between man and woman, man and nature, god and demon.

"The advent of the gods requires an opportunity, and the sacrifices, the gods, the rituals, and the qiē that are closely related to their legends can all be summed up as 'chances'. I just came here as a matter of course, without any preparation. But I believe that you are a God with the name of a prophet. If there has to be an opportunity, then my arrival must be an opportunity. ”

It was only at this moment that Ling Yi withdrew his gaze from the mural and turned around to see the posture of the temple lord clearly.

Even he couldn't help but marvel.

The ingenious facial features, every part of the body is so beautiful.

Perhaps, the meaning of the existence of this god also includes 'perfection'.

[Did you know?] Human ingenuity is a masterpiece of which I am most proud. My wake-up, your arrival, a qiē is a providential choice. It's a little late, but allow me to say that you're welcome to me, the abode of Prometheus.

The moment the words fell, the sky and the earth changed.

The whole temple was given a new look.

The frescoes are full of cracks, and the floor paved with unknown white rocks gives the impression of frequent cleaning, and there is no dirty feeling of touching the ashes before.

[Please come with me, the Awakened and his companions]

Just when Assuna and Kusra were shocked by it, Prometheus extended a hand of invitation.

(There is one more update before 12 o'clock) (to be continued......)