With a sigh of sadness at Arka and the others, all three of whom were clutching their knees, we set off for the volcanic island of Magrido.

Fortunately, the two of us could use the Suzaku form, so we could fly several times faster than usual and reach Maglido before the sky turned madder red.

This would allow us to return to the village in less time.

If we made them wait too long, all three of them would get sulky.

We would buy some souvenirs later.

Anyway, we went down to the entrance of the temple.

......Iguza-sama?"

Then, a woman in a familiar miko costume came running toward us, looking surprised.

--It's Kaya.

It's been a while, Kaya-san.

Oh, it's been a while. ...... Why are you here ......?　And what's that ......?

I smiled and said to calm Kaya-san, who looked confused.

I've been through a bit of a lot. I'm traveling with these girls who are saints right now."

The saints ......?

Yes," I said. I am Xana, the saint of the bow. Nice to meet you, Kaya.

Tiruna, also of the Fists. Nice to meet you, Kaya.

Yes, yes. My name is Kaya, and I am a priestess here in Magrido. I am a priestess here at Maglido, my name is Kaya, and I look forward to working with you, saints.

Kaya-san bowed reverently, and I immediately told her the purpose of my visit.

The reason we came here is to meet Hinokami-sama once again.

I see. The town is now a temple for the worship of Hinokami-sama, so we don't need the permission of the mayor. So please follow me.

Yes, thank you!

We all bowed our heads to the smiling Kaya-san.

In the meantime.

Meanwhile, in the Dwarf village of Nazary.

The Dwarven village of Nazary's workshop was examining the "sacred artifact" left behind by Hesperios.

Hmmm ......

All the saints, including Nazary, were staring at the staff-shaped sacred artifact resting on the desk.

The actuality of the particulars is that the particulars are not really a lot more than a holy tool given to the subhuman race. If so, was it made by a subhuman?

I don't know. But we Dwarves have no memory of making such a weapon. And even if we were dwarves, it would be impossible for us to create something like this.

Not even you, the rare genius?

"Well, it is impossible. If anyone could create something like this, it would have to be a god, as his name implies.

'Such a simple .......'

The actuality is, it's not always that simple. In fact, we have already met four of the six great gods, including the Goddess of Creation,......, or three to be exact. If they existed, it would not be surprising if there were weapons that were powered by them.

It's true, but it's not ...... so easy to find. But would the goddesses really create such a hideous object?

I don't know. The actuality that the actual thunderbolt is quite a serious thing, isn't it?　If so, maybe that's who made it?

"Well, it's true that she is in charge of destruction. It's a fact that he is in charge of "destruction. So what is he going to do about it?

The problem is that the person who is responsible for the destruction of the world is the one who is in charge of the destruction of the world.

The problem is there. I can't leave such a dangerous thing in the village. I have no way of destroying it. Rather, why don't you use it?　She is a saint of the staff as well, isn't she?"

Don't compare me with such a vile person. I have this holy staff. I don't need such an ominous-looking weapon.

Saying that, Magmael thrust the scepter against the sacred object.

--Buon.

What?"

At that moment, the holy staff was enveloped in a faint glow.

The holy staff was not going to do that.

You would never do such a thing!　This has nothing to do with my will!

It seemed that Magmel did not seem to be putting any magic power into it.

What on earth is going on?

In front of everyone's stunned eyes, the holy staff became a sparkling particle of light.

The Holy Wand was ......?

The particles left Magmer's hand, flew to the sacred artifact still on the table, and disappeared as if sucked in.

And then.

"--Buwaaah!

What?

Suddenly, a dazzling radiance was emitted from the sacred artifact, causing everyone to scrutinize it intolerably.

After the light subsided, the girls saw a wand in the air, shining with a divine radiance that was completely different from the one they had seen earlier.

"This, this is ......."

"You don't mean to say that it has fused with ......?"

No, I should say that it has returned to its original form,....... The incorporation of the holy staff has completely purified it of its evilness. ......

I don't know, but it means that the scepter has been powered up, right?　 Here, take it.

"Yes. ......

The first time he saw the wand in the air, he gripped it with both hands.

The first thing he did was to take a look at the wand.

At that moment, he felt an unprecedented surge of power from the staff, and his eyes widened.

It seems that the wand has really been powered up," he said. I was originally having trouble disposing of it, so if you're willing to use it, all the better,......, but this situation is unexpected indeed.

I am surprised too,....... I'm surprised too. ......

But now one thing is clear: If we have the sacred object, we will have more power. The first thing that comes to mind is that with the sacred artifact, we can gain even more power. Of course, we don't know if there are other sacred objects, but there was a staff. Perhaps there are other items as well. Perhaps even the saints associated with them.

If that's the case, I'm just going to beat them all up together!

She pointed to Magmel's staff and said, "By the way.

What's his name?　It's a sacred staff purified by the Holy Staff, right?　You mean the Holy Staff?

No, you left out the word "staff. Well, if you want to call it by a generic name, that's fine. It's a version of the staff, hence the Holy God Staff.

The Holy God Staff: ......

Muttering as if ruminating, Magmer swallowed hard as he gulped down his new wand - the "Holy God Wand".

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