Chapter 89
Beyond the magic circle lay a world adorned with a sky full of stars and faintly glowing flowers of every color. The night sky, something rarely seen in the human world, looked as if stars might rain down at any moment. The luminous flowers cast a soft glow over the surroundings.
Petals danced in the wind, and the sweet fragrance of blossoms tickled their noses. The climate was mild, with a warm breeze sweeping through the flower field.
Though this should have been enemy territory, the fantastical scenery stole their attention. Aside from the fact that the surrounding mana density was even higher than in the Hollow Garden, the beauty of this place felt utterly detached from reality.
"What is this place? Do your sisters know?"
"Nope. Never seen it before. It's so pretty…"
"First time for me too. I don’t plan to let my guard down, but it’s a breathtaking sight. However—"
Lord Minato paused mid-sentence.
"What bothers me is that I can’t sense any other living beings around us besides ourselves."
Just as he said, they heard nothing but the sound of the wind. It was as if they were the only ones in this world. Beautiful, yet lonely—no, it left them with a hollow feeling. That was the kind of scenery this was.
"Let’s search for Scarlet’s whereabouts. But we should proceed carefully—we don’t know what’s ahead."
Following Lord Albert’s orders, the group began to move. But after a few minutes of walking, something strange happened. Aqua and Yukari suddenly collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily and drenched in sweat. Yuri also seemed unwell, moving sluggishly.
"What’s wrong? Are you feeling sick?"
Lord Albert noticed and spoke to the three of them.
"I feel… kinda awful…"
"Yes… It’s like something’s crushing my entire body…"
"Hey, Albert… the mana density here is insane… Wait, why are you guys fine?!"
"Hmm… Yuuka, how are you holding up?"
"No issues here."
"I see. Sisters, Minato?"
"I’m fine too. What about you, Mina-kun?"
"No problems here either."
"Hmm… Maybe it’s because we trained in the Hollow Garden? High mana density doesn’t affect us, but it’s too much for Aqua and the others. Then let’s turn back for now."
Just as I was about to respond, a light burst from my body, taking shape before us. Standing there was Lumière-san, using my clone as a vessel. Since Aqua and the others were seeing her for the first time, their eyes widened in shock.
"Yuuka…? What is that…?"
"There are… two Yuuka-sans?"
"A clone? We could make a Yuuka harem. …I bet no one would notice if I took one home."
I smacked Yuri’s head for spouting nonsense. At least behave when you’re feeling sick. But what was going on? I turned to Lumière-san.
"Lumière-san? Is something wrong?"
"There is a spell I wish for you to remember, Yuuka-san. But first, let me explain where we are."
"This place is called the 'Abyss'—a forbidden realm where even high-ranking demons cannot tread."
According to Lumière-san, this world, known as the 'Abyss,' has existed since the age of the Demon God Clan. As for how she knew about it—
"Lumière-san, have you been to the 'Abyss' before?"
"I came here on a trip for Noir-sama’s and my 52,373rd wedding anniversary."
…A tourist spot? A tourist spot?! Was this just a vacation destination for the Demon Gods?!
"I understand this is the 'Abyss,' but what is the spell you want me to learn?"
"It is the magic of my kin, the 'White Clan.' A spell that protects others from the power of the 'Abyss'—shielding them from all malice and unreasonable calamities while bestowing blessings upon allies."
Lumière-san paused for dramatic effect, then spread her arms wide and declared theatrically. Oh, she’s definitely enjoying this.
"Its name is… the Sanctuary Spell."
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