‘So, what are we supposed to do now? Sheto is training with that demon general, isn’t he?’
‘Indeed. I think that for the time being, the Seer will not try to attack them. He will be strengthening his army and focusing on the infrastructure of the Morania continent.”
‘Infrastructure…?’
‘The Seer’s army appears to be raising their soldiers in the Roman way. And so there is one thing they will do first.’
And so the dragon god explained the Seer’s movements.
‘Creating a path. He probably would have wanted to create a waterway as well, but I doubt he’ll go that far.’
‘But…why would soldiers do that?’
‘The great Imperium Romanum was able to establish itself because the soldiers were educated, and had the skills to deal with engineering tasks like surveying and civil works. I’m sure you already know the big difference between the paved roads of Tokyo and rural roads made of mud and dirt.’
Briefly, Yesta’s vision blurred, and then she saw the paved road stretching out far to the Zaneji port. The soldiers were using wood and stone to create an even road.
‘Once the road is completed, both soldiers and supplies can be sent to the battle fields quickly. At the same time, the country’s economy and the exchanging of information will also be more healthy. Fresh food from far away countries. High-quality wood from the deep mountains. Merchants will thrive and help to spread information to all of the lands.’
‘…The Seer sure sounds amazing. He’s doing something on that scale…’
‘It is why some say that war helps to develop civilizations. What do you think? Educational, no?’
The dragon god spoke as if to a pupil.
‘So, what should we do? If we wait like this, it seems like the Seer will only increase his advantage.’
‘Indeed. However, now is not the moment for action. Eventually, they will move first, and we will act accordingly.’
‘Move? You mean, when the roads are completed? But wouldn’t that take years?’
‘Likely, the main road will be finished in a month. And then the Seer will make a grand declaration, that the Hero himself will act.’
Yesta’s vision changed, and she was now looking down at the ground from up in the clouds.
The Morania continent was like a contorted triangle, and roads were growing out like a white net.
These roads, created through the unceasing efforts of the Hero’s army, were starting to connect to each other.
‘There is one thing I want you to do before that happens.’
‘Reunite with Sheto, right? I know.’
‘No. You must meet up with Keita first.’
‘What does Keita have to do with us?’
The young dragon looked puzzled. Yesta also narrowed her eyes.
‘In spite of everything, he is still a Hero, and is able to give blessings with much more ease than Salia. Besides, if we want to outwit the Seer, we will need his cooperation.’
‘I suppose. But do you even know where he is?’
‘I have an idea, but not the precise location. Canila is shut up in her god seat and will not come out. How about your phone?’
‘Still blocked. This is through Canila, right? Not a direct line to Keita? It’s like I’m calling my friend’s house, and his parents cut me off.’
As the young dragon sighed, Yesta’s expression became blank.
The forest scenery then changed back to her own god seat, and she looked at the vast space in front of her. Amidst the grand and lively pantheon, there was an empty pedestal near the wall.
She approached it and stroked the metal plaque with her fingers.
“A fool who failed to know when to quit.”
The tangled thread that had already served its purpose. The dying wild flower, who had no value, now that the war was reaching its peak.
“Your place has been prepared. Please, come as soon as you can.”
The goddess smiled with contempt.
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