Lost

The year Shinshi Era 53 BC.

Seven years after the heroes set off.

Northern Plateau.

Kino Mountain Gorge.

Before the [Goddess's Monument].

Seeing that Frieren hadn't gained any useful information from the [Goddess's Monument], Himmel said, "It's about time we went, Frieren."

Hearing Himmel's words, Heiter gave a wry smile and asked, "How are we going to get back?"

He wanted to go back too.

But before they reached the [Goddess's Monument], they had been lost in the forest for three days and three nights.

Himmel laughed and said, "Don't worry, I left a mark on the way here."

Upon hearing this, Eisen exclaimed, "You're a true genius, Himmel!"

Seeing that Frieren was still staring at the [Goddess's Monument], Himmel called out again:

"It's time to go, Frieren."

Frieren responded, picked up the suitcase placed to the side, placed her hand on the [Goddess's Monument] for a moment to feel it, and then turned and walked towards the group.

Both Himmel and the [Goddess's Monument] are real historical figures.

It's not some kind of illusion or magic.

This is the Kino Mountain Gorge, which he visited with Himmel more than eighty years ago.

In the world of magic, nothing is impossible.

That's true, and she has always adhered to this principle.

But what if you actually encountered something like time travel...?

It still left her somewhat incredulous.

This completely violates the principle of irreversibility.

However, human understanding of the [Sacred Scripture] is still very limited, and there are still many unsolved mysteries surrounding the Goddess's magic.

Hmm... thinking about it this way, it seems to make a lot more sense.

Ahead.

Heiter muttered to himself, "Frieren looks troubled."

Himmel replied in a low voice, "What an easy-to-understand fellow."

Frieren's mind was in turmoil, and she roughly understood why she had come here.

Simply put, the magic contained in the [Goddess's Monument] can take you back to the point in time when you last touched it.

What interesting magic!

It seems I'll have to add the [Sacred Scripture] to my research plan when I get back...

Huh? Speaking of which, how am I supposed to get back?

Frieren suddenly realized something very serious.

She touched the stone tablet again just now, but nothing happened.

There's no other way, let's discuss it together.

Frieren pondered for a long time before looking at Himmel, who was leading the way.

"Himmel."

Hearing the shouts, Himmel turned around, looked at Frieren seemed preoccupied, and asked softly:

"What's wrong?"

Suddenly, Frieren was too afraid to ask Himmel and the others for help.

If we actually did that, it might change the course of history.

At that time, even if there's a slight mishap, Rienta, Fern, and Stark could all disappear.

This is really frustrating.

Frieren shook her head and said, "It's alright."

The group continued following the marks left by Himmel.

Eisen whispered, "Frieren seems a little out of sorts."

Indeed, Frieren's feelings were written all over her face.

Anyone in this situation would have noticed this.

Himmel said softly, "After all, we couldn't successfully decipher the [Goddess's Monument], so it's inevitable to feel a little disappointed."

This was a judgment he made based on his understanding of Frieren.

Eisen agreed that it matched his impression of Frieren, nodded, and said nothing more.

"Innocent!"

Heiter shouted, stopped in his tracks, adjusted his glasses, and angrily said:

"You two really spoil Frieren too much!"

"At times like this, she should be given a good scolding!"

As he spoke, Heiter turned and walked toward Frieren, who was following behind the group, looking furious.

"Because of you! We're always taking the long way around!"

"If you like magic so much, then go be a kid in someone else's party!!"

This has happened many times before.

Seeing this, Himmel said helplessly, "Are you her mother...?"

This way of criticizing, these words, are exactly the same as those used by the madam.

He knew that Heiter wasn't really angry; he was just a little annoyed because he was lost.

Coupled with Frieren's dejected appearance, she wanted to use this method to distract Frieren.

Arguing with teammates is a very useful way to vent emotions, isn't it?

"... Feel sorry."

Instead of arguing with Heiter as she usually did, Frieren said something like this.

Heiter was stunned, standing there blankly, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

Eisen was stunned. "She actually apologized..."

Himmel also wore an expression of disbelief.

"Really...? I never apologize, no matter how wrong I am..."

Heiter replied dryly, "Good, I understand."

He then searched his pockets and found a few candies, which he handed to Frieren.

"Would you like some candy?"

"No."

Frieren smiled slightly but did not take the candy.

Seeing this, Himmel scoffed, "In the end, aren't you just spoiling her too...?"

Heiter looked embarrassed, turned to Himmel, and retorted:

"What are you saying! I didn't say that!"

"..."

After the little incident...

The group walked for a while longer.

Himmel stood in front of a large tree, examining it carefully.

He muttered to himself, "That doesn't make sense... I remember it being around here..."

Yes, that's right.

They got lost again.

They got lost even though Himmel had left marks beforehand.

Eisen sighed and said, "I take back what I said about you being a genius."

Himmel an awkward smile, looked at Frieren, and said:

"Frieren, could you please use [Detection Magic]?"

"I'd like to confirm the location of the road."

Upon hearing this, Frieren instinctively replied, "Instead of using [Detection Magic], it would be better if I just confirmed it from the air..."

"Should I fly up and take a look?"

Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen stared blankly at Frieren.

Himmel asked, puzzled, "What are you talking about?"

Heiter chimed in, "If we could confirm our location from the air, we wouldn't have been lost for three days and three nights..."

Upon hearing this, Frieren realized that at this point in time, [Flight Magic] had not yet been developed.

'Ah, I forgot about that. Looks like I'll have to be more careful when using magic later...'

Fortunately, she learned a lot of ways to make up stories from Rienta.

After giving a few perfunctory words, I released the [Detection Magic] as instructed by Himmel.

This time, it was Frieren's turn to lead the way.

Just like when I was with Rienta and the others.

However, not being able to use [Flight Magic] still made her feel somewhat inconvenienced.

After walking for a while longer, the group finally returned to the main road.

"Finally back on the main road."

Himmel said with satisfaction, and then, just as he was about to praise Frieren...

Heiter, abandoning his previous languid tone, said softly, "... Himmel."

"Um."

Himmel also caught a glimpse of the situation in the middle of the road out of the corner of his eye.

Two carriages, badly damaged beyond recognition.

There were about a dozen corpses nearby.

The group all walked over with solemn expressions.

"What on earth happened...?"