In the end, everyone except Shiva-san, Elma, and Porco-san ended up coming along with me.
That was because we figured that with Magmell’s《Superior Arms》we could create a barrier-type movement magic—like the one Seleia-san, Tirna’s mother, had made to allow us to move undersea—so that we could bring everyone along even if we flew at high speed.
Of course, Nazarie-san also stayed in the village to help making Shiva-san and Elma’s new equipment.
“Terra-sama~? Are you home~?”
As such, we were able to quickly arrive at the World Tree, but no matter how many times we called, Terra-sama didn’t come out.
“Hmm, there’s no sign of a battle having taken place around here…” muttered Arca.
“Yeah. But it’s clear that this tree, her object representative, is somewhat unwell,” said Zana, gently touching the trunk of the World Tree.
Certainly, it felt like the tree didn’t have as much vitality, or vigor, if you would, as it did the last time we were here.
It must have something to do with Terra-sama’s disappearance.
“This makes two goddesses went missing now… The safety of the other goddesses may also be at risk…” Magmell murmured.
Tirna nodded, “It is worrying. Not to mention, the other three goddesses live close to human or demi-human settlements.”
“Yeah. Even if the goddesses are immortal, that rule may not hold true when Phinis-sama comes into the picture, and not to mention humans, she even sent the Blackdolls to attack demi-human villages. Taking that into account, I don’t think she will care about people’s lives this late in the game,” Arca said.
“Tsk, looks like I have to go check on the old hag for once. Well, I don’t think that old hag would kick the bucket that easily.” Ophir scratched her head, seeming like finding it bothersome. However, a shadow was visible on her face.
Despite what she said, she was probably worried about Turbo-sama who had raised her like a mother would.
The same was true for Tirna.
Given that Sinus-sama lived in the temple inside the mermaid village Norg, there was a possibility that Seleia-san, whose ban of entering the village had been lifted, would get caught up if a battle were to occur.
Although she tried to pretend to be calm, she should be feeling uneasy inwardly.
As such, I nodded vigorously.
“—Okay. Then let’s head to Turbo-sama’s temple right away. It’ll actually be better to first get back to inform situation the others, but I feel like we’d miss something important if we do so. —Magmell.”
“All right.”
Once again activating《Superior Arms》with her, I deployed a barrier to its maximum power, then we headed to Turbo-sama’s place at the fastest speed.
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“—Now, Turbo!”
“Don’t order me around!”
BANG! Kicking off the ground, Igniver and Turbo slashed at Phinis at the same time.