"Ladies, I have no intention of criticizing your purpose. Pursuing beauty is everyone's right. I noticed that you understand my hometown's language. Is that also the power of that god?"
"Yes."
This Witch Emperor seemed quite easy to talk to:
"Wherever the God of the Lake, the Uncertain Wise Man, appears, people's wisdom and knowledge are enhanced, and there are no barriers to communication. Of course, because of the Great Fog of Lost Lake, that enhancement of wisdom is suppressed, leaving only Language Comprehension."
The appearance of a god always changed certain rules within a region. That God of the Lake sounded more like the "God of Wisdom." If the conjecture that the powers of all Old Gods originated from Ancient Gods was true, then the God of the Lake's power undoubtedly came from the Ancient God, the Keeper of Secrets Mentor.
"I suppose it isn't as simple as reaching the god and having It answer our questions."
Shade cautiously pointed at the tower as well:
"The proof is that you've set up camp here instead of going directly beneath the tower. So, the god must have a trial for us. Only by passing it can we learn those secrets."
Miss Violet nodded, somewhat surprised:
"Yes, you are wiser than all the stupid men I know."
That was because Shade had experienced similar situations too many times.
"What I mean is, since there are three portions of wisdom we seek, we might as well complete the god's trial together first, then consider who gets that precious opportunity."
He glanced at Miss Schultz Teresa, the tenth-year Serkses student, and said softly:
"Lady Violet Marshall, you are the strongest here. You needn't worry that we'll play tricks."
The Great Witch from the Fifth Epoch smiled and gently shook her head:
"But the