The < headed north through the saddle of Mount Taikazo and Mount Tahoka.
"...... and that's why the second generation <>> decided to cooperate with the northern peoples ......."
In the <, which was slowing down a bit, Jin explained to Arnold what had happened so far.
"I see. So, in the end, humans, demons ......, and the northern tribes are all descendants of the ."
"That's what I'm getting at. They are now quite different races because of the different people they mixed with and the different environments they lived in, but genetically they are the same people ...... or rather biologically they are the same race."
"And now they're all ...... different because of a conspiracy by the and others."
Of course, the northerners had their share of bad guys and ambitious people.
So did the human race.
"Arnold is right. <
Indeed, I wonder how many times the human race has regressed because of these fools.
"Mr. Arnold, I see the isthmus below you."
Just as we had reached the end of our conversation, Chell called out to us.
< is just about to fly over the .
"That's the isthmus. I've only heard about it, but it's really thin.
"I heard that there used to be a lot of Hecaton Cairns in that area."
"I've only seen the Hecaton Cale in ...... books."
"I've only seen them in books like or ." "I'd like to think they were the product of .
"I learned about the gene ...... or ...... concept, but I don't understand it."
In Arnold's time, the teachings of Shuki Tsezi were still being correctly conveyed, even if only partially, so Arnold had some knowledge of the subject.
"Well, you can think of it as a blueprint for the human body that is contained in the cells."
"I suppose so, but I find it hard to believe that you can tinker with something so ...... small, or that you know how to tinker ...... with it."
"I agree."
Jin himself was not a fan of such practices as genetic engineering.
"It seems there are very few of them now."
"Yeah. ...... Ah, the continent of Gondor at last. I'm a little nervous."
"Don't worry. It's okay. Wherever we're going, everyone is very friendly.
* * * *
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The old man had informed Xiong in advance, so Xiong, clan leader Belialus, and Xiong's mother Rorona had come to pick him up.
The members of Jin's group were Jin, Reiko, Hope, Arnold, and Chelle.
< will be well taken care of by the people.
"Welcome, Jin."
Jin-sama, welcome.
Mr. Jin, thank you for coming.
"Hello, Theon. Belialus, it's been a long time. I'm glad to see you're doing well, Rorona.
Arnold and Chelle were a little surprised to see this exchange.
Even though they knew this in theory, it was the first time for them to see their former adversaries in such close proximity.
However, seeing Jin talking with them in such an easy-going manner, they let their guard down.
Reiko sees Arnold take a half step forward,
"Father, I'd like to introduce you to someone.
She said, "Father, I have to introduce you to this person.
"Oh, yes. ...... This is Arnold. This is Chelle. This is my new friend."
"Oh, yeah? Arnold, Chelle, it's nice to meet you."
Lorna stepped forward and took their hands.
"Uh, yes. I'm Arnold, nice to meet you."
"My name is Chelle. I am Arnold-sama's squire.
The two introduced themselves with some amazement.
"Well, let's talk about it inside.
At Zion's words, they all went inside. They went straight into the reception room.
Jin took a sip of the tea served and explained the background of Arnold and Chelle.
"......They are actually ......"
"............"
< listen to his explanation in silence.
"......Such a thing ............"
"......"
"Well, well, well, what a surprise. ......<>'s victims are here too. ......"
Theon was astonished, Belialus exclaimed, and Rorona was indignant.
Then Belialus apologizes to Arnold.
"I am sorry, Mister Arnold, Mister Chell. Although you may have been seduced, it was the Northerners who made the first move. On behalf of all of us, I apologize."
"No, no, of course not. I am not the kind of person who can accept such an apology.
Arnold said that he was not really in charge of the war, so he was a bit embarrassed by the apology.
"Well, actually, it's not nice to be treated as a representative of the people of that time," he says.
Jin offered a helping hand.
"I'm sure you're right. ...... this is just a matter of how we feel."
Zion tells him that it's more of an expression of his desire to be forgiven.
"That would be mutual, wouldn't it?"
Arnold says.
Jin is relieved to see that even the people of that time were able to communicate with the northerners.
Chelle's expression was much more relaxed than when she had just arrived.
"Please take it easy today."
Sion said,
"I'll call Law and the others.
He added, "I'll call Law and the others.
"Law?"
Jin explained to Arnold who looked doubtful.
"His name is Rhodoth, and he is a great-grandson of Zion. I know him too. I'm sure they'll call Rhodes' sister, Vita, and Rhodes' wife, Ludmilla, too.
"Sounds like fun."
"Yeah. ...... they will be found to be human beings just like those who live on the Laurentian continent."
"No, I've already figured it out. ......It really is an unfortunate misunderstanding that has brought us together. It's a shame."
"Yes, it is. But it is the duty of those who are still alive to overcome such a past and to lead the way to a better future, and I think it will be a parting gift to those who have scattered."
"I see. That's a good point.
Thank you. ......I heard someone say a long time ago that "Prayer is a person's thought, and a person's thought is the hope that opens up the future.