Sealing and Setting Out

Serie stared at the six-pointed star-shaped Magic Array Pattern on the back of Rienta's hand for a long time.

He then said thoughtfully, "So, when you first woke up, the Mana in your body suddenly disappeared because you wanted to contact me?"

"Then, finding that I didn't react, they attacked directly?"

"Yes, I'm so sorry, Lady Serie."

Rienta sincerely apologized again.

Serie waved her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "Don't worry about it. I actually quite admire your style, Rienta."

Having said that, Serie changed the subject and continued:

Tell me about the future.

"After you go back, I will seal away my memories of you and the future."

Since Serie had put it that way, Rienta had absolutely no reason to refuse.

So he simply gave a brief account of the history of magic that he knew.

From the Unified Empire to the later Central Countries, Southern Countries, and Northern Lands.

From Flamme to Ewig, the Hero of the South, Himmel, and many others who played crucial roles in the development of human magic.

Rienta tried her best to keep it concise, but it still took her a long time to finish.

The [Hot Tea Magic] was recast several times.

It didn't stop until the moon was high in the sky.

Serie said, still somewhat unsatisfied, "I never expected that Frieren would actually defeat the Demon King."

"She hasn't wasted too much of her thousand years."

Rienta wanted to say a few words in defense of Frieren, but when the words reached her lips, she didn't know what to say.

Serie and Frieren simply disagree on their principles.

According to his understanding, if it were to be taken a step further, it would be a case of "those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."

Although it hasn't reached that point yet, it's not something that can be changed by a few words from him.

Since that's the case, he might as well just pretend he didn't hear it.

Perfect timing! I've been busy all day, and now we've been talking for so long, I'm starving.

Rienta stood up and said, "Lady Serie, I'll go prepare some midnight snacks."

After saying that, he turned and walked along the small bridge toward the kitchen.

Seeing this, Serie chuckled, picked up her teacup, and sipped her tea slowly.

The following afternoon.

The entrance to the Courtyard.

Rienta sighed, somewhat disappointed.

Serie couldn't help but chuckle as she said, "Don't worry, Rienta, I'll take good care of this little courtyard after you get back."

Having said that, she raised her palm and released [Barrier Magic].

A massive Barrier enveloped the courtyard and the adjacent Palace.

Rienta: "..."

Last night, while having a late-night snack, Serie asked him if he had any way to get back.

Rienta was also completely baffled by this.

All he knew was that after touching the [Goddess's Monument], he traveled through the river of time and arrived a thousand years ago.

After hearing this, Serie felt that if she wanted to find a way back, she still had to go and see the [Goddess's Monument] that he had touched.

That's why we're in this situation now.

I stayed at the house for only one day after it was just built.

No, it wasn't even a day; we only stayed one night.

Although it's afternoon now, he and Serie both woke up in the afternoon, saying they'll be fine overnight.

The anticipated thousand-year holiday has simply vanished.

No one could accept that.

Rienta was on the verge of tears, so she simply turned around, no longer looking at the newly built Courtyard, and walked straight out of the forest.

Serie glanced at the Palace filled with Grimoires, a slight smile playing on her lips, and then in a flash, appeared beside Rienta.

The two walked side by side, heading out of the forest together.

Rienta: "Speaking of which, does Serie know where we are right now?"

Serie: "I don't know~ I basically never go out."

Rienta: "Huh?"

Serie: "Didn't Rienta just go to the [Goddess's Monument]?"

Rienta: "But that's a thousand years from now..."

Serie: "(=ω=)"

Unified Empire.

Dreccol, a large city.

After a long journey, Rienta and Serie finally arrived at a large city.

Along the way, they also encountered several human settlements.

But these are all small villages, some of which don't even have Church.

The vast majority of people in these villages have lived their entire lives here.

The furthest I'd go is to visit the neighboring village.

Only a very small percentage of people will go to more distant places.

Therefore, it was difficult for Rienta to determine their current location.

Fortunately, a traveling merchant told them that there was a large city 100 kilometers away.

Dreccol.

According to the merchant, there was a large Church here.

Just in time, the supplies in Rienta [Personal Space] also needed to be replenished.

You can also try to find the Church to inquire about the [Goddess's Monument].

However, Rienta didn't have high hopes for this.

After all, the ten [Goddess's Monuments ] left by the Goddess remained unsolved even a thousand years later.

Both Rienta and Serie have no shortage of Mana.

Using [Flight Magic] directly, it only took one day to reach the city.

If it weren't for the constant interference from Magical Beast along the way, they could have gone even faster.

On the street.

The guards of the Unified Empire, dressed in standard armor, patrolled in groups of five.

Rienta didn't know much about the Unified Empire.

All I know is that the Unified Empire once ruled over most of the continent.

However, it seems that the Unified Empire has not yet reached its peak.

The people of those villages knew very little about the Unified Empire.

Rienta led Serie straight to the Church.

Gold has always been a hard currency, regardless of the era.

Rienta took out some gold coins and melted them into gold bars using Fire Magic.

Such a fierce offensive was completely beyond the resistance of the ordinary believers.

They were respectfully invited to the reception room.

A short while later.

An elderly man with gray hair, wearing a black robe and glasses, who looked very kind, entered the reception room.

Upon entering, he went straight to Rienta and warmly grasped Rienta hands.

"Distinguished guests, your presence is an honor! I have not been able to greet you properly."

"I am Roman, the bishop of the Dreccol branch of the Church."

"I already know why you've come. I'm sorry, we know nothing about the [Goddess's Monument] either."

It took Rienta a lot of effort to pull her hand out.

Somewhat speechless, he looked at the old man before him and said, "Mr. Roman, let's sit down and talk."

Upon hearing this, Roman gave an awkward laugh and quickly said:

"Sorry, sorry, I got too excited."

Please have a seat.

Dreccol is indeed the largest city in the vicinity.

The Church here is indeed the strongest branch within a radius of hundreds of kilometers.

However, being the strongest does not equate to being wealthy.

Currently, the Unified Empire is gaining momentum and is determined to unify the entire continent.

The Church could only develop discreetly, fearing that it might reveal any clues and be uprooted by the Unified Empire.

Moreover, Rienta was offering gold bars weighing several kilograms at a time.

She's simply... incredibly charming...