A carpet with a magic circle to seal and a magic circle to strengthen the seal has been prepared.
“Can you really do it with something like this?” (Ruimin)
“It’s a simplified version, but it’s okay. The only problem is that you have to keep pouring magic power into it.” (Mumroot)
In any case, they have to keep putting magic power into it to keep activating the magic circle.
But Mumroot-sama said that we would be fine if we gathered several wizards. Depending on the amount of magic, we can buy time.
I can gather the wizards if I tell my uncle. If we can temporarily strengthen the seal, we could defeat the heads of the serpents one by one, and we will save the country. I am now hopeful.
“But there’s a problem.” (Mumroot)
“A problem?” (Ruimin)
“There are only three magic circles to strengthen the seal.” (Mumroot)
The serpent has five sealed places, including the body. But since there are four heads, is it okay to just have three?
However, Mumroot-sama says that the most crucial part is the body that has been sealed.
He says that they can restore the head seals. The magical power will go back to the torso, and it will then be transmitted to other heads and fixed in a chain reaction.
We have to restrain the torso while also suppressing the other heads.
If so, we will be fighting two heads of a giant snake at worst. But that would be better than fighting four heads simultaneously, including the body.
“Sakura. You said you were the king’s niece, right?” (Mumroot)
“Yes, I’m a Miko now, though.” (Sakura)
“It doesn’t matter. As long as you can talk to the king, there is no problem.” (Mumroot)
“I can talk to him.” (Sakura)
“Then, I shall explain how to use this magic circle in case something goes wrong.” (Mumroot)
“To me !?” (Sakura)
“You want to do something, right? If anything happens to me, someone has to tell your country about this.” (Mumroot)
“……” (Sakura)
“If anything happens”. When I heard that word, I remembered what I had in my dream—the sight of everyone dying.
That’s right. It has not yet been decided that anyone can defeat the serpent. We still don’t know what will happen.
“I understand. Mumroot-sama, please tell me how to use the magic circle.” (Sakura)
When Mumroot-sama unfolded the carpet with a magic circle in it, he put a magic stone on it and taught me how to use the magic circle.
“Such a big magic stone” (Sakura)
“I’ll charge it to you later, so don’t worry.” (Mumroot)
“Yes, I will tell the King, so please request it later.” (Sakura)
I intend to return the favor, even if it means giving away all the property my parents left me.
When I respond seriously, Mumroot-sama starts laughing.
“I’m just kidding. You don’t have to.” (Mumroot)
“But…” (Sakura)
“I’m just doing what I left behind in the past, so don’t worry. Moreover, I’m grateful to see Kagali.” (Mumroot)
“… Mumroot-sama.” (Sakura)
“Now then, we don’t have much time. You only get one shot at this, so make sure you learn it well.” (Mumroot)
“Yes.” (Sakura)
I learned how to handle the magic circle from Mumroot-sama.
Then we put away the magic circle carpet in the item bag. Now, all we have to do is go back.
When we left the house, the cute bear-shaped doll held by Ruimin-san started to make a “ku~n, ku~n” sound. It’s a magic tool that allows you to talk to people far away.
Ruimin-san panicked for a moment but quickly put it in the palm of her hand.
Then I heard Yuna-sama’s voice.
After defeating the wyvern, I turned my attention to the building where the other wyvern was located.
The building with the seal that Shinobu risked her life to protect had collapsed, and a wyvern was rampaging inside the building.
I may not make it in time, but I can’t leave it like this.
“Just a little longer.” (Yuna)
After saying that to the unconscious Shinobu, I ran toward the building. I entered the crumbling building. The floor had collapsed, and there was the wyvern in the basement.
The wyvern was flailing about on the magic circle as if attracted to it.
The magic circle was flashing red and black.
As I expected, the seal was broken.