THE STRONGEST PROPHET IS ALSO ADMIRED BY A HIGHER SPIRIT

『Do you know me?』

When I asked the higher spirit in the language of spirits she answered me with eyes wide opened.

『Yes, of course! Eisen Otis, the Prophet! You have no idea how famous you are in the Spirit World!』

『Famous… No way..』

『In the first place, the reason why you're so famous especially with the children is because there's a magic video of a hero that saved the Spirit World from the Evil G.o.d. And my seniors⸺the children of the Elder Spirit always have lots of fun talking about you! They said that there's a fun and gentle human who weilds a lot of magic power that took care of them!』

I heard a lot of new things.

I've certainly defeated the Evil G.o.d… but to be called a hero. I didn't think of it like that. I didn't know that's how they see me even when I'm with the Elder Spirit. For sure, when I'm with the children, I felt that they're looking at me with sparkling eyes. I was basically in the Other World so I have no idea my name would spread as far as the Spirit World.

『And I also heard that only you posses that kind of staff! I knew it well by just looking at it's features! I didn't notice it earlier because I just woke up and my sight is blurry.』

It seems that she's been asleep until now that's why she took an egg-shape form. And here I was thinking it was a spirit in the form of cat curled up in a ball.

「Um, Otis-san? I heard strange combination of high-pitched sounds and low tones… I-Is everything all right?」

I heard Dominic's strained voice at my back as he fall on his knees.

「Yeah? Well, we can understand each other so there's no problem. I'm going to ask her questions now.」

「I-Is that so… I only hear strange sounds so I couldn't understand anything, but for Otis-san to be able to talk with a higher spirit on an equal footing… You're amazing…」

He was surprised with his mouth wide open⸺certainly, if you listen to an unknown language that you don't understand, that reaction is as expected. And this didn't change even when dealing with lesser spirits. The language of spirits allows me to speak to any ranks of spirits, from higher to lesser rank spirits, especially to the lesser spirits since they can't use difficult words.

『Hmp! I'm happy I have someone to talk with higher understanding since it's hard to match the words of human. I can talk a little, but I often don't get it right.』

As the higher spirit says, a higher spirit can speak to a human with higher understanding since they can use difficult words that can make conversations easy.

『Well, as you can see, it's difficult to converse when two races have different language.』

『Ehh, but Prophet Eisen can speak the language of spirits fluently! I heard that our language is difficult for human beings because they need to put magic on their voices!』

『It's because listening and delivering the words of nature is basically the work of a Prophet. Well, I can speak your language to some extent.』[1]

『I'm very glad that I could easily converse with you since I couldn't communicate with other humans here.』

The higher spirit mused and laughed bitterly.

『You weren't able to get a word with them so this is a good chance, I'll listen in their stead. So, why did you create such a strong wind?』

『Strong wind? That gentle breeze I created to warn the humans?』

『Well, it may look like a gentle breeze for you but for humans it's a strong wind.』

First of all, it seems that a misunderstanding happened here. Just like how different the two races are⸺spirits and humans too have different sense of perception. That most likely happened here.

(I see… The last wall of tornado has no hostility at all. She hattackas no intentions to attack humans.)

Right, as a higher spirit, she could have thrown a wind blade or two but she only created a tornado. The way she made a wind was suspicious though. For the time being, I learned about the misunderstanding. But there's still something vague about what she said⸺

『So why are you warning the humans? What's happening here?』

The higher spirit nodded grimly at my question.

『Yes! Some demon beasts are generating and spreading miasma from here on towards the forest.』

『Miasma⸺is that true?』

Miasma is a special kind of magic power which turns animals into magic beasts. The Evil G.o.d who came into the Human World and the Spirit World before was also clad with miasma. It's a dangerous magic power that causes anomalies on the bodies of anyone who intakes a certain amount of miasma. [2]

『Do you know that miasma spots have been created in many places after the Evil G.o.d scattered his flesh around the world?』

I nodded at the higher spirit. Even now that the Evil G.o.d was killed, miasma still remains in various places because of the scattered flesh. However, miasma spots will disappear if they are crushed with powerful magic or if they are cleansed with magic. However, there are times when it's just not enough.

『Some of the animals ate a piece of flesh.』

『Yes. That's it.』

When the demon beast ate a piece of the Evil G.o.d's flesh, its body will create an organ that produces miasma and the demon will be infested with miasma as long as it lives.

『And so, the Emperor Spirit told me that I have to destroy the beast and drive away the humans because it's dangerous. But since I can't speak the language of humans and I don't understand their words, I decided to drive them away as gentle as I could.』

『As a result, you've been inside this tornado all the time.』

In other words, the higher spirit wasn't trying to hurt the people around here⸺she's driving them away to keep them safe? So that's the reason why she tried to keep us away by using the wind. She has no intention of being hostile at all. I'm glad I had this conversation with her. I should tell this to Dominic later.

『Now I understand why there's a tornado here… Then, can you defeat this demon that's generating miasma?』

Everything will be solved if she can defeat it using her wind. Hearing this, the higher spirit's shoulders droop down.

『I don't think I can do it.』

『Is it impossible?』

『Yes. I knew that if I kill the demon beast who's producing the miasma, then the miasma itself will disappear.』

『I see. Is it very strong?』

『No, look over there. It's the Horned Mole.』

The horned mole was a mole-shaped beast with a large horn on its head. I'm sure they're not that strong⸺

『They're not that strong but they're very good at hiding under the earth and in the trees. I'm not that good at finding them and I couldn't do anything. I got stuck in this situation but it's not over yet. I'm tired, so I've been taking a rest for a while now.』

I see. Is that why she was in a dormant state? But if that's the case then this talk will be quick. She doesn't need to worry about the beast so she can now remove the tornado⸺

『Well then, if that's the case, can you clear up the wind at once? We'll take care of this demon beast.』

As I said so, the higher spirit tilted her head.

『Eh? Is that fine with you? I'd be grateful if

Prophet Eisen helps me, but⸺』

『It's fine. I don't want to let the demon beast spread miama⸺also, this will heavily affect both the spirits and humans if you continue making tornadoes in this area.』

I think it would be good if we knew each other's circ.u.mstances. This tornado would be inconvenient if travels to other cities, and it will make things convenient for my journey if this problem was resolved.

『Then, I'll be troubling you, Prophet Eisen. If you can't remove the source of miasma, then I will create a new wall of wind back. I'll be observing your fight from a distance.』

『I understand⸺I'll be there soon.』

『Thank you, Prophet Eisen. I'll be sure to thank you when you succeed. I really wish to speak more with you⸺see you later.』

Then, while erasing the tornado that had covered the area, the higher spirit soar into the sky.

1. It was mentioned that Eisen can hear the voices of spirits but it's actually not limited to that…

2. There's only one archenemy, I actually got it wrong on my previous chapter. The 『 Evil G.o.d【 邪神, Jas.h.i.+n】』name is the The 『 Evil Sword King【 魔剣王, Maken-ou】』