The Sub-Protagonist Is Retiring

62 – 060.The Ordeal of the Cold-1

Through Prach, I heard in detail what humans did to the spirits in the distant past.

A water spirit, it feels good because it is soft and moist.

Earth spirit, it is perfect for beginners as it has a warm feeling of being gently embraced.

A wind spirit, cool and generally flexible, you can handle it freely.

Fire Spirit, basically hot, but the temperature is suitable for people with tolerance.

The ice spirit is extremely cold, but it is very refreshing when using frictional heat.

Brain Spirit, it is excellent for those who want extreme stimulation.

A cancer spirit, like a black hole, sucks in the senses, so as time passes, the mind becomes distant.

Glow Spirit, warm by default, with a luminous effect, you can feel the thrill at night.

[Above, these are the reviews left by the spiritists.]

‘…… Isn’t that the feeling of making a contract with the spirits?’

[If the contractor wants to accept it that way, I will be silent. However, if you want the truth, I will give you a corresponding answer.]

‘Crazy.’

It’s all about the late Oh X Hall.

A spirit sorcerer who can use one level stronger magic by borrowing the power of his partner spirit.

I had a longing for that job in my own way, so I was willing to make a contract with the spirit if there was an opportunity.

But after hearing the true nature of the spirit sorcerer, let alone a contract, it was a board that had to be driven from the head.

Humans approached the spirits for impure purposes, and the spirits became afraid of humans.

Even I want to avoid it, so what about the spirits?

With a deep sigh, I looked at the ice altar in the distance.

I don’t know if I can get Freehardt’s blessing only like this.

[Still, it doesn’t seem like he’s being guarded.]

As I looked around at Prach’s words, I noticed faint blue lights behind some ice statues.

Maybe I felt the strain on my gaze, so I glanced sideways.

A figure with butterfly wings made of ice hanging from the back of a small man with sky blue skin.

It matched the appearance of the ice spirit described in the novel.

“Bern-sama, there are spirits over there…!”

“Shh, I know. Let’s not provoke them and wait for them to come.”

The spirits were watching what kind of people we were.

To be precise, he was staring only at me.

On the other hand, you can quickly recognize that Renée is a pure being even at a cursory glance.

I guess I haven’t been able to define what kind of existence I am.

Then, for them, the country just waits until they get used to it.

“Are you okay? I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait.”

“Even so, I have no choice but to wait. If we try to approach them first, they will surely run away.”

“Then how about warming yourself up by making a fire at least?”

“It is disrespectful to light a fire in a temple dedicated to the god of cold.”

Why is it that all four sides are made of ice?

Because Freehardt’s temple accepts only ice.

Would you light a fire in such a place? Not only is he shunned by the spirits, but he also incurs Freehardt’s anger.

I came to receive blessings. I didn’t come here to pretend to be with God.

Even if it’s hostile to the red dragon, you can’t fight a god while you’re at your strength.

“My thoughts were short. So, are you just waiting for the spirits to come?”

“Yes.”

Until the other side relaxes and approaches us.

Stay still even if the crisis of hypothermia comes.

Then they’ll know that even if I’m a human, I won’t harm them.

“Mr. Bern, Mr. Bern!”

“Why are you calling me?”

“If the fire doesn’t work, is it okay if we hug each other skin to skin?”

“Um… ?”

“Before, when it was cold, I heard that raising body temperature by rubbing each other while naked was effective!”

If it’s not sexual activity, but simply an act for survival…….

“Maybe that will be fine?”

“Not even that! You guys!”

The moment I was about to nod my head at Rene’s idea.

The ice statue that was showing off its brilliant figure in front of the altar in the temple suddenly screamed loudly.

“Oh.”

The appearance of a god that happened unintentionally.

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No need to sit and wait.

***

Unfortunately, the being inside the ice statue was not Freehardt, but the Ice Spirit King.

It is also ridiculous that a god descends by saying that he will be hugging him tightly in a temple.

If a supreme being such as a god comes to the land of the mortals, the law of cause and effect is broken.

In order to restore the broken law of cause and effect, God must pay the price, so Advent cannot be eaten as if it were a meal.

Anyway, it wasn’t Freehardt, but the Ice Spirit King, Grupade, who could be called his agent, appeared.

The King of Spirits is said to be able to receive God in real time, so his words are the words of God.

Just…….

“Eh, tsk tsk! Things these days! Ugh! Go crazy and dare to do menial things in a sacred temple?”

Is the arrogant tone of Frihardt’s intention? Or is it Gryupade’s personality?

I couldn’t figure it out, so it was ambiguous to say something.

If it’s the latter, I’ll add a story to it, but if it’s the former, you’ll have to stay still until the talk is over.

Otherwise, it would be an arrogant act.

“Even if you’re crazy, you’re still crazy!”

“Sorry.”

“I’m going to go over to Buddhist this time, but I bet there won’t be any soup next time!”

“Yes.”

Fortunately, the elder’s admonition was short-lived.

It was good news as the temperature was gradually dropping.

“So, at first glance, it seems that you came to know that it was Mr. Friedhart’s temple. What did you come for?”

“I have come to receive the blessing of the cold.”

“…… Do you know what that means?”

“Of course I know. It means becoming a believer of Mr. Friedhart.”

“Since Mr. Friedhart built the temple, he has not accepted any race other than spirits as believers, so how can you, a human, become a believer?”

“I will accept the ordeal of the cold.”

At my words, Gryupade reacted greatly, startled.

The Ordeal of the Cold.

In the past, it was a severe punishment and test that Freehard gave to the humans who disturbed the spirit realm.

Because he made an unconventional offer to accept him as his believer if he passed the ordeal.

However, it is known that no human being passed through the ordeal and faced death.

It means that you are given a risky and difficult task.

“From the look in his eyes, he seems serious.”

“I am serious.”

“If you try to come halfway, you will not be able to escape the death of a dog.”

“I am prepared. I didn’t come here just to get a blessing.”

If you do something wrong, you may die. At that fact, Renee was puzzled by his mouth.

She couldn’t say her words at all and expressed her anxiety by holding onto the hem of my clothes.

I stroked her hair like that.

Don’t worry, you will pass the ordeal safely.

With that meaning, I reassured Renee.

“…… Mr. Friedhart also gave permission. He said that he liked her boldness in coming to her shrine and trying to be tried by her.”

“I would appreciate it if you could say that you are happy because you liked it.”

Grupade is smiling happily at me.

He seemed satisfied with my polite attitude.

As expected, it was better to treat the elderly with respect.

“Then, I’m going to start the trial quickly, but there will be no disagreements, right?”

“No.”

Gryu Fade nodded as the ice road began to shake.

An earthquake on a slippery road will inevitably break the balance.

I slammed Prach on the ground and hugged Rene tightly.

I used my sword as a pillar and held on as much as I could to avoid falling.

In the meantime, a huge ice pillar protruded from the ground where Gryupade stood.

“Free Hart-sama will verify your qualifications through a total of 3 trials. The first of these is powerlessness. Prove her worth by bringing out the best of her powers that you have in her.”

Awesome-! Chaenggang-!

The pillar of ice began to crack as soon as Gryupade finished his words, and the surface collapsed.

Ice shards rained down, revealing the ice golem inside the pillar.

A gigantic golem with an outer shell made of high-density ice.

Like a gorilla, he pounded his chest and started screaming.

[Will it be okay without the help of this body?]

‘It’s okay. For now, I’m good enough on my own.’

More than anything else, the moment you use magic. Regardless of the outcome of the ordeal, it is disqualification.

You may not use any other elemental magic.

I have to defeat the ice golem with only my pure skills.

“If it seems difficult, it is okay to give up halfway through. Originally, those who failed the ordeal of the cold must face death, but since you have not committed any crime, he said that he would pass over specially.”

“Thank you for your consideration. But it’s okay.”

I moved forward leisurely.

That’s right-!

The golem raised its arms toward me as I approached.

Three meters in diameter. If the giant’s fist is crushed, you won’t be safe.

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Nevertheless, I did not stop my legs.

“Hey, are you thinking of dying in vain?”

“It can’t be.”

The moment the golem’s fist strikes.

I raised my right arm and easily blocked a fist that was bigger than mine.

“It surpasses the power of the golem that Mr. Friedhart made… ?”

The eyes of Gryupade, who was looking at me, turned bright.

It seems that he never thought that he would be able to block it with one hand.

It’s still too early to be surprised.

I energized the grip that held the golem’s fist.

Then, the root of the crack began to extend from the golem’s fist centered on my hand.

The moment the root finally touches the top of the golem’s head.

Kwajak-!

With a clear, clean sound, the ice golem was smashed.

The ice that formed the golem’s body fell into fragments, and frost powder was flying around.

“Next.”