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[At Beastman Kingdom]

[Aries point of view]

Right now, there are two groups in front of the dungeon entrance

1) The ten heroes with Behe, will be going to the New Headquarters to help Saint Louis and the other. The routes they will take are

Beastman Kingdom --> Beast Dungeon --> Malsia --> Rock and Sea dungeon --> Estel --> Open field dungeon --> Kiserre --> Forest dungeon --> Cursed land --> New Headquarters

Even with the autonomous camper van golem running 24/7, they will take at least 1 week to go there. 1 week if you consider that they didn't even stop at any countries to resupply food, drink etc which is basically impossible. I'm sure Princess Diana, Princess Nurhaliza, Queen Rinz and the other would at least like a word with them. Not to mention, they will definitely stop at the orphanages in each countries just to take a look. Plus, their friends from orphanages from several years ago are all grown up now as well, just like them. When they heard Rean will get married, they rush back just to celebrate the joyous moment. Now that the wedding is canceled until further notice, I'm sure the orphans will stay in the orphanage for a while, so they will definitely take some of their times to catch-up. Not that it's a bad thing, but given how Saintess Angela is involved in this incident, time is gold... No. Time is invaluable

And the second group will be

"We are off" [Aries]

"Singa, Savel, and the other, do take care" [Singa's grandfather]

"Please stay safe! We will try our best to uncover the objectives of the meddling third party" [Motra's little brother]

At first, I thought of traveling solo to the Demon Kingdom, but then, the old duke of the Beastman Kingdom volunteer to join me, and when Motra's little brother found out about it, he volunteered as well. So now, the three of us will be traveling through the dark dungeon and get to the Demon Kingdom with the personal carriage from the old duke house.

Our objectives, as Motra's little brother rightly mentioned, are to uncover the mystery that is of the meddling third party. Just what are their objectives. They had been playing in the shadow for quite long, so I'm sure they're preparing for something, even in the middle of apocalyptic event that is the fallen god awakening. Other objectives include meeting Zerolith's doppelganger, Htilorez and let her examine the corpse of my own (presumably) doppelganger

"Bye-bye Mother Aries. Take care" [Charlotte]

""Do your best, mother"" [Kara, Mara]

"All of you as well" [Aries]

"Grandpa, try not to disturb Mother Aries so much" [Singa]

"Have a little faith in me will you" [Singa's grandfather]

"Well, we do, but given how you sometime move here and there on a whim, it can be a little... Frustrating" [Savel]

"Well, I will keep that in mind" [Aries]

"Everything is ready, and we are off" [Rean]

"The same on our side. The autonomous carriage is all ready" [Motra's little brother]

And with that, we went our separate way, each for different purposes, but doing it for the benefits of the whole in our minds

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[At the new headquarters]

[Kana point of view]

"Thank you as always, Birdie for your invaluable helps" [Kana]

~Soft screech~

Nothing. Again, the results of our investigation yield nothing.

Currently, those from the new religion higher up are searching for any devices that can help us track The Holy Beast of Wind, but given as how time is precious, some of us, adventures of the new headquarters included, set up on our own independent search.

Given how Saint Louis was announced dead, we can't have him going in and out of the country too much, so he will most definitely stay inside the country, keeping himself ready just in case the slumbering vampires and giants transform into a devil and wreak havoc inside of the country.

As for Samurai Jacks, Guild Master Gilbert, Lara and Nara, they will alternate between searching for the holy beast and keeping the country safe. At least two of them are to be station inside the country at any point of time

Seraph on the other hand, together with Kanji, Seo Ah and Alicia, will be helping about miscellaneous task. They will move about according to demand. Right now, they're helping other vampires and giants to get accustomed to the new headquarters. Thankfully, most of them find the country to be a safe heaven, and the citizen is quick to welcome their new neighbors thanks to Saintess Rumia (using the goddess orb) and Gilbert convincing them. Some of the said vampires and giants even find jobs, like becoming knights or adventures and are now helping us all as well

(That said, just how long will this peaceful time will last?) [Kana]

It won't be an exaggeration to said, that the lifeline of this country, is being held by Saintess Angela and the devils

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[At Estel]

[Muse point of view]

"Such a shame, we thought of celebrating your marriage with Rean, but it can't be help" [Female cat beastman]

"True. On the other hand, do you need any help? We are more than happy to help" [Teenage elf]

"No. It's fine. I don't think there is anything to do right now" [Muse]

"Are you sure? What about the wedding preparations? We must keep them viable, or the cost could easily be double should you neglect it" [Long hair girl]

Some of the orphans from Malsia and Kiserre (who didn't know the wedding got canceled) arrive, and they (understandably) feel down hearing about the news.

So right now, they're helping at the orphanage, helping Claude, Rafiah and the other doing various thing. Some who becomes magic engineer take a look at the communication stones around the neighborhood areas, fixing things should it become obsolete, while others who became a merchant, bring gifts and souvenir from faraway countries. Other, just simply play with the little one inside of the orphanage, reminiscing to their lives back then

(That said, maybe they will know something...) [Muse]

Well, I should just try my luck and ask them

"Actually, can you guys tell me something" [Muse]