There were a total of 10 appointments.

How the hell did I know, it was all scheduled to avoid Zerkan's schedule. very meticulously.

'You must have asked Adrian.'

My head hurt terribly.

At the end of the letter was also an amazing message.

I hope you find your destiny!^^*

Zerkan's jaw began to tremble as he bit his teeth tightly.

He was about to crumple the paper in his hand, but for some reason he just quietly folded it and put it in his arms.

Somehow... It was very frustrating, but I thought it was a waste to crumple the paper on which Rafine's handwriting was written.

Because Rafine's handwriting was really elegant and cute. It didn't make any sense, that's the reason.

Zerkan immediately summoned the spirits.

A white sphere emitting a gentle light and a pitch dark black sphere appeared.

They were spirits of light and darkness, respectively.

"Tell me about the Spirit Stone. What is it?"

When Zerkan asked, the Spirit of Light answered.

"Um, I don't know either. What the hell is that?"

If the talkative Light Spirit gave such a short answer, it meant that he really didn't know.

The dark spirit hesitated for a moment and said.

"A spirit stone? that.... dark, dark...."

"No, this bastard is trying to make up his own words again."

The spirits of light and darkness began to quarrel with each other.

"I didn't call you to watch you guys fight."

When Zerkan's voice was unfamiliar, the Spirit of Light thought about it again.

"It's a spirit stone.... Isn't that a holy thing or are you talking about that? I don't use the word Spirit Stone very often, though. It seems to me that he was just babbling and leaving. If my opinion is correct...."

"Holy? What is it?"

To Zerkan's question, the spirit of darkness, who could not understand the situation and muttered only strange sounds, answered.

"Heh, a holy thing? That's what only weak people need."

"That's right. That's right."

When the spirit of light agreed, the spirit of darkness shrugged and laughed.

Zerkan fell into confusion, then shook his head and began to judge the situation quickly.

First of all, there is no such thing as a spirit stone. So, Raphine lied to the Duchess and left....

'You're suddenly leaving your family behind all of a sudden? why?'

The Spirit of Light, who had read Zerkan's worries, said.

"As far as I can see, he left because of you."

Zerkan's forehead was wrinkled.

"You said you made a promise to get married when you were young? I was afraid that you would really ask me to marry you!"

"...."

But I didn't mean to. I have no intention of forcing Raphine to do what she did as a child....

"That is your opinion. doesn't he know So I'm scared. That's why I chose the opposing list. Don't stick to yourself and meet these girls! How about my reasoning? Perfect?"

"...."

"I think he hates you very much. Seeing that he even ran away because he was afraid that he would ask me to marry him."

The spirit of light was also good at digging up inside. The spirits of darkness also joined in.

"You're running away. You are a coward. Pursue bloody revenge with the sword of darkness...!?

However, even though the spirits were babbling, Zerkan did not enter his head.

It was because just before, a new question passed through my head like an arrow pierced through.

'for a moment. Maybe you didn't leave with that crazy guy who proposed to you yesterday?'

He shook his head. I don't know who he was, but at a glance, he looked like a nobleman. So the reason to leave like that....

'for a moment. What if you're already married?'

Zerkan's eyes darkened at the added suspicion.

'No, Raphine can't do that.'

No matter how low his eyes were, there was no way he would have done such a thing. if so....

'Is there another one?'

So did you reject the madman's proposal yesterday and run away with the other guy?

If it's enough to run away, it's that the Duke and Duchess of Aston would never allow it....

Zerkan bit his lip.

Raphine has low eyes. Besides, since she is a pure and clear child, she may have fallen for the trick of a strange crazy guy.

Besides, you left alone.... Isn't that too dangerous?

But the Duchess didn't seem to care much. I've talked about travel for a long time, so I think it'll be fine.

But Zerkan could not stand still.

The Duchess seemed relieved that Raphine was an elemental, but....

'Isn't it more dangerous because it's a spirit warrior?'

Since the elemental is rare, it can be the target of many people. It could be a temple, or it could be a foreign country jealous of the Empire.

So, the elemental spirit is an existence that the empire must protect. It's like a national asset.

'So I have to take responsibility and protect it.'

Having made his decision, Zerkan immediately ordered the escort knight.

Instead of the Blue Knights in charge of Adrian, move the Crown Prince's Secret Knights moving under the water.

The command was simple.

Track Raphine Eston.

'It's not because there's a different meaning, but because Raphine is a spirit, it can be dangerous, so I have to take responsibility and protect it. so....'

When Zerkan made such a promise to himself, the spirits murmured a little.

"slightly... Do you look like a gaover?"

"It sounds like a crappy excuse."

Zerkan immediately blocked the voices of the spirits.

'You have to catch the garbage psycho before you go any further.'

* * *

Meanwhile, Raphine was traveling on a horse Orphana had brought from the top.

Raphine paused for a moment and checked the coordinates once again. He tilted his head in amazement.

"for a moment. Guys, yes. this coordinate...."

"Why?"

Orphana, who appeared immediately, confirmed the coordinates.

Rafine looked at the coordinates and the large mountain in the distance.

"Now, let's say this coordinates.... Isn't that snowy mountain?"

Orfana shrugged when Raphine asked in an anxious voice.

"I think that's right."

"...."

Raphine looked up at the high mountain in the distance.

It was a dangerous mountain with perennial snow regardless of the season. It was also a place where people never went in and out because the terrain was so rough.

Once again, Raphine drove the horse.

Eventually, when we arrived at the bottom of the mountain, a feeling of emptiness came over us. The coordinates were pointing to the top of the mountain without filtration.

"driving me crazy...."

I thought it was fortunate that it wasn't underground under the mountain, but when I thought that I had to climb a dangerous snow-capped mountain, the darkness in front of me blinded me.

"Lord, be strong!"

Orphana cheered with all her heart.

Yes, I have to go for Orpana, who has struggled by claiming to be her errand for over 10 years.

Raphine tightened her robes tightly and began to climb the mountain with a strong heart.

But unfortunately, sooner or later, his heart began to freeze in the cold weather.

"eww.... Too cold."

I'm not the princess in any anime who wanders the snowy mountains in search of an older sister. After all, was it unreasonable to believe in a robe and climb this difficult mountain without any equipment?

Raphine, who had been climbing silently for a while, suddenly sat down. The higher we went, the more snow piled up and the wind blew. I could feel my body temperature dropping.

I had left my horse and luggage underneath, so I couldn't put anything more on.

The only thing he brought was a small teddy bear with ruby in it.

Raphine sat down, took off her shoes, and looked at her feet. His frozen eyes were full of scratches.

"Whoa...."

I tried to warm my ankles by blowing a breath on my hand, but it had no effect at all.

'Should I ask Ruby to incarnate in her true form and ride her to the top....'

I thought about it for a moment, but then I shook my head. In order to obtain the Holy Relic, the elemental priest must go directly.

Even if it's enough to get a little help, if you go up there with the power of Ruby, you won't be able to get the Holy Relic.

At that moment, a good thought flashed through my head.

"It's Ruby."

"Why is that, sweetheart?"

"Can you heal the wounds on my ankle?"

Any help like this would definitely be a no-brainer. Ruby thought the same way for a moment, and then nodded.

"And whenever I get tired, recharge my stamina to the full. Is that okay?"

"It would be possible."

Since it was a spirit of strength and vitality, that level seemed possible. As Ruby placed her hand over the wound, a white light enveloped her leg, healing her.

Orphana also looked at it with restlessness.

When he saw Raffine suffering, he was apologetic and anxious.

And....

?To get help from that bear...."

It seemed that his self-esteem was hurt by Ruby's help in obtaining his holy relics. Even so, Raphine swallowed a laugh because it looked like she was moved.

The two spirits always quarreled, but they seemed to have become quite close now that they were hateful.

But that thought was shattered as he started climbing the mountain again.

"Orphana, your relics are now as if they were obtained with my help."

"Gomtang, are you crazy? Why did you get that with your help?"

"You owe me."

"this...! don't shut up Decide whoever you like! I don't want to get help from an ignorant idiot like you!"

It was because the two spirits were chasing after Raffine and fighting loudly the whole time.

But, strangely enough, Raffine was able to climb even harder because of the sound of their fighting.