Chapter 8 Episode 2/1-3 - Storyline

At the Oasis

Edgar	Nggh, nggh, nggh! Phew, yummy! It is truly the water of life!
Adelbert	Sigh... I feel better. I'm sorry. You saved us, Lord Kamui.
Kamui	Well, I've heard the general story. It seems like it was difficult.
Rebecca	Hmm... Thank you for your help.
Kamui	My name is Kamui. In layman's terms, I'm a courier.
Rebecca	Courier, not a merchant?
Kamui	I sometimes do business. But my main job is escort and transportation. Rather than making money through business ourselves, it's more convenient to have people who have made money as customers.
Seriolde	And sometimes it's more convenient to not know what's inside the package, right?
Kamui	That's right... You've gained dignity, Lord Seriolde.
Seriolde	No, it's embarrassing that I've become so talkative. Maybe I'm being poisoned by our aristocrats. I can't help but I want to get into the details behind the scenes.
Kamui	It's necessary for a politician. You don't care. However, when the meeting place is attacked, it is Lord Commander Avis, no, he is now Emperor Avis. He is a man who takes drastic measures.
Adelbert	It's okay to be honest, Lord Kamui. We have no idea of who is this guy.
Kamui	That's... Well, that's true.
Edgar	Is that so?
Adelbert	Originally, war is the last resort of diplomacy. When opinions have broken down even after repeated adjustments and dialogue, it is a way to reverse it. Strangely, he brought this up in the middle of a discussion. He even gave up his position as Lord Commander.
Rebecca	Is that really that important?
Kamui	The Lord Commander is the symbol of absolute justice on this continent. Following the wishes of the Holy Order of Babel, he commands the Holy Guard Knights, the strongest military force on the continent. That also means that he is in a position where he can impose his cause on every organization on this continent.
Edgar	Like during the Envylia turmoil...
Adelbert	Yes. Even at that meeting, the discussion always proceeded in Avis's favor, right? That's what justice on the continent is all about. As long as they have a valid reason, they can bring anything they want from anywhere on this continent. Even if it is about the Sacred Stones.
Seriolde	However, Avis verbally demanded them, but he caused a problem before starting actual negotiations. I also thought that was strange. That it was strangely hasty.
Fiona	Why is he in such a hurry? Could it be...
In the past...

Gabirond	...
The present...

Fiona	The Ceremony of Creation that Gabirond, the man who saved us, was talking about... If there is a reason to hurry, is that what it is?
Kamui	Creation? What are you talking about?
Edgar	Yes, there was a nice old man who let us escape at the meeting.
A moment later...
Kamui	I see... The purpose of Avis is creation... Genesis. Is this a reenactment of the myth written in the scriptures of the Babel religion?
Adelbert	That's what he said when he called himself Corpse.
Kamui	...
In the past...

Kamui	...
The present...

Kamui	("Our original sin", huh?)
Rebecca	What happened?
Kamui	Nothing. So, what are you going to do in this desert?
Rebecca	That's...
Seriolde	Oh, am I the one to say it? Well, what... We want to stop this war with the emperor Avis, but we need power to do so.
Kamui	No matter what it looks like, Avis annexed the Holy Guard Knights and Northern Pride. One country is not enough to fight this force. Cooperation from many countries will be required. Are you planning to choose the people of this land as the leader to unify that will?
Seriolde	Is it difficult?
Kamui	I don't have the right to judge that, but I can at least mediate. Currently, the nobleman and great merchant who rules this entire Desert Zone... Is the "Child of the Sun", Amran.
Later...

Edgar	!
Desert Monster A	...
Edgar	So, we're being sent out to exterminate monsters!?
Kamui	Don't complain like that. This is also one of the ways to improve the other person's feelings. Many monsters appear in this desert, but they cannot have a national army because the Desert Zone is not recognized as a country by the Holy Order. Therefore, to protect the safety of trade routes, we have no choice but to hire mercenaries. That's why Amran is always looking for skilled personnel.
Edgar	In other words, a strong-armed guy has a good memory, right?
Kamui	That's right.
Edgar	That's why! Damn, the bullet ran out! Aren't this gun's bullets quite expensive?
Kamui	Another gun? How many guns do you have?
Edgar	I usually have two guns. But this time I didn't know what would happen. So I had six guns, including a spare.
Kamui	All guns with different calibers and handling.
Edgar	I'll shoot depending on the situation... What's wrong with that?
Kamui	There is no problem...
Edgar	Suddenly, don't throw! What is this stupid big long gun?
Kamui	The Firearm "Zavijava".
Edgar	Zavija what?
Kamui	It's Zavijava. This gun is special. It's probably capable of bullets passing through hard-skinned monsters like Taurus from the front.
Edgar	Seriously!? What? Is this structure turning Alchemy into a bullet?
Kamui	With this, you won't have to worry about running out of bullets, right? Well, in return, you choose the user, but wielding this gun probably requires special Alchemy sensing abilities. Can you use it?
Edgar	Well...!
Desert Monster B	Ghiaaa!?
Kamui	Good job.
Edgar	It seems that it has been adjusted to match the previous owner's Alchemy, but... it seems like it can be "matched" somehow. Well, it's not a bad gun, but it's showing its age and hasn't been properly maintained.
Kamui	I don't have anyone who can use it... Shall you bring it?
Edgar	Hmm... That's right, let's borrow it. There will come a time in the future when we will need firepower. Anyway, isn't it about time? I've already hunted quite a bit.
Kamui	That's right. Let's finish up now. Adelbert!
Adelbert	Yes. Now that you're finished, where will we meet him?
Kamui	He has a villa near here. Can you see it? Facing the water source.
Edgar	Over there?
Amran	...
Edgar	He was waving with a big smile on his face, but could it be him, brother?
Kamui	I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said, but it seems like he liked you.
Edgar	Really?
Kamui	You'll understand when we meet. Well, let's go. Both of you.