Isekai Adventure in the Dimensional Cube

Theona immediately shut her mouth, and even Theone seemed to recall something troubling, clicking her tongue.

Apparently, these two belonged to the type of people Reiger was referring to.

"...In that case, we should be careful not to pursue such matters lightly." Angel, sensing the awkward atmosphere, tried to change the subject: "The leader and the others know what they're doing. We just need to trust Ais and trust the leader and the others."

"Of course I trust the leader." Theone quickly stated, moving away from past thoughts: "If the leader doesn't say, there's naturally a reason, hey, stubborn Theona, you can't doubt the leader's decisions, understand?"

"I wasn't questioning Finn's decision!" Theona said with discontent: "I was just wondering if the 'Alya' mentioned by those monsters might be the 'Alya' I know!"

With this statement, besides Reiger, the other two women present were quite surprised.

"What do you mean, Theona?"

"Do you know who 'Alya' is?"

Theone and Angel immediately asked.

In response, Theona answered unusually promptly.

"That's why I said I don't know if the 'Alya' mentioned by those monsters is the 'Alya' I know!" Theona said with cheeks puffed, facing everyone: "Haven't you heard? The story of the great spirit Alya!"

"Story...? The story...?"

Theone and Angel immediately looked bewildered.

At this moment, Reiger spoke again.

"...Are you talking about the great spirit Alya from 'Maze Holy Tale'?"

Reiger's overly calm words instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Reiger knows it too? 'Maze Holy Tale'!"

Theona's eyes lit up as she approached Reiger.

"Of course I know." Reiger kept his calm demeanor: "It's a world-renowned work."

In this world, due to the ancient occurrences of numerous heroic deeds between humans and monsters, stories that depict heroic events abound.

Some of these stories indeed use exaggerated techniques and descriptions, while others are extremely close to the facts, since those heroic deeds really happened; they're not just made-up.

However, for the most part, stories inherited across various races or hero tales may differ in content.

This is because each race tends to praise and revere heroes of their own kind, sometimes deliberately belittling heroes of other races to elevate the greatness of their own heroes.

Heroes appearing in dwarf tales may be depicted as peculiar cowards in elf scriptures that look down on dwarves.

Warriors appearing in halfling stories may be nothing more than a cowardly hindrance in orc oral legends.

Similarly, in stories and hero tales of various races, it is common to exaggerate the heroes of one's own race and belittle those of other races.

As a result, while those heroic deeds may truly have occurred, in the situation of biased and prejudiced perceptions across various races towards hero tales, much of the content actually deviates from historical facts.

But 'Maze Holy Tale' is a work recognized by the gods, not only extensive in length but also considered closest to reality.

It is a world-class masterpiece, a hero tale that even the gods would collectively affirm that most of what's written here has actually happened.

Among such a world-renowned work, there is a story familiar to everyone.

It's the story of a great hero known as the 'Last Hero.'

"In the final chapter of 'Maze Holy Tale,' the strongest hero named Albert appears."

"He was someone who, back then, led many humans and had numerous companions, calling themselves mercenaries (explorers) in ancient times."

"He is considered the origin of modern adventurers, having ventured into the underground city multiple times, exploring its secrets, thus being regarded by some as the king of adventurers."

"Beside him, not only were there companions from elves, dwarves, beastmen, halflings, Amazons, and other races, but also a spirit who stayed by his side throughout his life, inseparably close."

Reiger narrated this familiar story in that calm tone.

"The spirit named Alya was a being capable of wielding powerful wind magic, exhibiting magical prowess surpassing that of elves."

Upon hearing this, both Theone and Angel reacted.

"Powerful...wind magic..."

Theone and Angel exchanged glances.

"It's very similar to Ais's 'wind,' isn't it?"

Theona had clearly already thought of this.

Indeed, this had to remind one of Ais's extraordinary 'wind.'

Possessing force far beyond typical magic, yet requiring only a single short phrase to activate, this kind of magic had never appeared among elves, a race naturally adept at magic; even if it did, it certainly wouldn't be activated by a single short phrase.

Such a formidable force might even slightly surpass magic that entails lengthy chants.

If such magic appeared on a spirit adept at performing miracles, reputed as a divine avatar, a child of the gods, more representative and mysterious than elves, it might be explainable.

Could it be...

"Ais is the great spirit Alya?"

Theone was startled by her own suggestion.

"No, impossible." Angel shook her head, denying: "I have heard the story of the great hero Albert and know about the existence of 'Maze Holy Tale.' Although I haven't read it in detail, it's a story based on ancient legends, depicting heroic deeds before the gods descended."

"Ancient times, that was a thousand years ago."

"After such a long time, aside from deities, what race's members could survive to current day?"

Indeed, elves and spirits are known for their longevity; for instance, Revilia, who is at least over 90 years old, isn't considered old among elves, and only Bert dares call her a crone.

Even for spirits, no matter how skilled in miracles, they wouldn't live to a thousand years later.

Thus, the speculation of Ais being Alya can be said to be self-disproving.

"Could it be descendants?" Theona boldly guessed: "The great spirit Alya might be an ancestor or something of Ais?"

"Silly Theona, that's simply impossible, alright?" Theone refuted: "As a divine avatar, spirits are like gods; they can't bear offspring, don't you remember?"

"Hmm—then I really don't know!" Theona groaned in frustration, rubbing her hair irritably, muttering: "The only 'Alya' I know is the great spirit from 'Maze Holy Tale,' and the one called 'Alya' by the spirit that likely entered the underground city and was tragically consumed, leading to reversal, is also a spirit, which Finn mentioned; so I feel the 'Alya' mentioned by that spirit avatar likely refers to the great spirit Alya!"

"...When you put it like that, I also find it possible." Theone frowned more and more, said: "But, even if the Polluted Immortal Spirit knew the great spirit Alya, why would she equate Ais with Alya?"

On this issue, not only Theona and Theone were puzzled, but even the always composed and wise Angel couldn't comprehend it.

However, Angel noticed that Reiger maintained a calm expression throughout, neither affirming nor denying their discussions.

This stirred something in Angel.

"Mr. Reiger, do you know something?"

Angel's words startled the Amazon twin sisters, who promptly turned their attention to Reiger.

Indeed, there might be a possibility.

Although he hadn't known Ais for long, he was the only person who meshed so well with Ais, to the extent of sparking rumors.

Maybe he really knew something?

As everyone pondered, Reiger shook his head.

"I don't know as much as you think."

This was the honest truth.