But I couldn’t set off for Aphoris right away.

“I need to find the horse and get back to Winfrote Castle.”

First, I had to explain the situation to the Margrave of Winfrote.

‘There’s a spatial traveling circle in the north, just in case.’

If I could convince him to let me use it, I could reach Aphoris much faster.

‘Rose headed to Aphoris before I did.’

I needed to get to Aphoris before she did, since she wasn’t physically constrained.

‘Is there any way to get to Aphoris faster?’

I racked my brain in frustration.

But the solution was easier than I thought.

• • Roselina. What’s wrong?

“Even if we leave right now, I don’t know if we’ll get there in time.”

• • Don’t worry about that. I can help you.

The Spirit of the Silver Garden used hsi power.

• • ith a click, I’ll create an opportunity to travel through space. Then go to Aphoris.

“Okay. Thank you.”

• • Thank you. It’s what I’m supposed to do, of course. I’ll follow you, but if there’s anything else I can do to help, let me know…….

The Spirit of the Silver Garden and I exchanged a warm glance for a moment.

It was then.

“I will accompany you.”

“Argention?”

Argention interrupted, wondering when he had emerged from the cave.

“Given the urgency of the situation, shouldn’t we leave right now?”

“Yes. Indeed.”

“After using the spatial traveling magic, the Spirit of the Silver Garden must have exhausted quite a bit of its power.”

• • What, are you saying I’m weak?

Hearing Argention’s words, the Spirit of the Silver Gardenbecame enraged.

• • I’m capable of unleashing power beyond causality when it comes to Roselina, which is why I deserve to go with her!

“Isn’t transcending limits just a temporary phenomenon?”

But as soon as Argention spoke, the Spirit of the Silver Garden fell silent.

“Will you still be able to use your transcendent power for Roselina’s sake after the purpose of repaying the favor has passed?”

• • But, but, but, but as long as my heart is thinking of Roselina…….

“If you could, you wouldn’t have done anything to force Roselina to be your benefactor.”

• • I, for one, would……!

Argention sent the Spirit of the Silver Garden away in an impatient tone.

‘He’s going to make him cry.’

I finally had to step in.

“Stop it, both of you, we don’t have time to argue.”

• • Roselina!

The Spirit of the Silver Garden replied with tears in his eyes.

“Is that your way to appeal to emotions when you know you did big trouble?”

Somehow, Argention’s voice had grown colder.

His fingers gently pinched the Spirit of the Silver Garden

• • What are you doing? Let go of me, let go of me!

“If you promise me that you won’t continue to approach Roselina in such a lowly manner, I’ll let you go.”

The mood seemed to be getting serious, so I looked at them both.

“Argention. You’re being mean.”

“……I apologize.”

I said to Argention, and the Spirit of the Silver Garden seemed to perk up immediately.

• • Hey, let’s seduce!

I said as I looked at the Garden Spirit.

“I’ll go with Argention to Aphoris. But I have a favor to ask of you.”

• • You’re not taking me with you?

The Spirit of the Silver Garden sneered.

“You’re the only one I can ask for this favor. It’s more important than going to Aphoris, perhaps.”

• • ……what?

“Go back to Winfrote Castle and tell Pepe what happened. And stay with Pepe and protect Rosa. And just in case…….”

• • Yes.

Spirit of the Silver Garden’s expression became serious.

“If I fail, then…….”

But I didn’t finish my sentence.

My eyes locked with Argention, who was looking directly at me.

“It’s better not to assume failure.”

“But I’m up against an ancient witch, you never know.”

“Don’t worry, you’ll win.”

There was a strange emotion in Argention’s red eyes.

He believed in me when even I wasn’t sure.

Strangely, in that moment, I felt courageous.

It was the moment.

The air fluttered and a familiar spear appeared.

[A hidden power can be awakened. Do you wish to awaken it?]

It was the reward for completing the quest earlier.

‘It’s good to have some extra strength in this situation.’

I accepted without question.

‘What kind of power?’

I prayed that I would gain a power strong enough to defeat the ancient witch Rose once and for all.

‘It might be possible.’

With each awakening, I gained powerful abilities.

I have summoned strange items and tamed beasts to change my fate.

‘This time, please……!’

[Awakening…….]

[Awakened successfully!]

But my hopes were soon shattered.

[The power you awakened is ‘courage’].

‘What?’

I asked, disappointed.

‘I thought I was going to get a new power, and all you did was awaken Courage?’

What do I use that for?

As if to reassure me, the notification popped up again.

[You will not lose your courage under any circumstances].

But I was even more devastated.

‘So what am I supposed to do?’

Frustrated, I turned the notification off.

• • Roselina. You’re ready to go to Aphoris.

Just then, the Spirit of the Silver Garden spoke to me.

An oval-shaped portal, barely big enough for a person, had been created in thin air.

• • I’ve set your destination to Aphoris. All you have to do is step inside.

“Thanks for the trouble.”

I thanked the spirit and turned to Argention.

He quickly understood and stuck close to my side.

“We’ll be off then.”