Orphan Adventure in the Blue Sea
Chapter 33 The Trial of the Leviathan

"W-what?"

Leviathan said, `You're a slow person. Follow that voice and sing it. Looks like you have a wish. You want to protect your sister, right?'' Leviathan.

　But the voice in my head is different.

　Johannes sat down and drank half the cup.

(For now, I will do what these people say.) I thought.

“I offer my show.”

To the gods. And dedicated too. (En Necheru Perchen En)

To those who shine (the middle).

I cannot show off my power over living beings. (Sehem-na enti)

Give me this knife. (M teshu)”

　Yes, murmured Johannes. Follow the gentle voice of a woman in your head.

　Before I knew it, a sharp knife was placed on the altar.

Leviathan said with a smile.

"Now, get that knife!"

`?'' Johannes did as he was told and climbed five steps and took a knife.

Hearing the voice that said, “Kakak..”, Johannes turned around in surprise.

　Under the altar, at the base of the stairs, was the figure of her younger sister, Giselle.

"J-Giselle-tan!?! Why are you here?"

　Panicked, Johannes rushed to Giselle.

"Johannes" said Leviathan.

"I dare say it. It was the ghost of Giselle. If you want to leave this world, go back to your own world, and meet your real sister, stab Giselle's heart with the knife. Stab him to death! Now, if you have the courage to do so. Did ya? It was a test of this spirit world!!”

“!!” Johannes instinctively retreated, still holding his knife.

“Kakak...” said Gisele while approaching Johannes.

"!!"

"Damn.." said Johannes,

"Yeahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Then my answer is this―――――――――――― ―――!!―

"Brother." he said, and Giselle's illusion disappeared.

(!?) Johannes glanced at his own heart. There is no strange pain. The knife must have pierced his heart.

"Well, that's your answer" Leviathan said.

"Oh, even if it's just an illusion, I would rather kill myself than kill my sister!! After all, my real body is also an illusion, right?" The knife slipped in and rolled over with an empty clang. Johannes looked at him and said with a smile.

"It looks like you're a pretty rich man, piercing your own heart. Who're you?"

"My name is Johann Lubeck, and I am the dreaded bastard of the warriors of Astlan, a mere warrior who has received the blessings of the constellations Cassiopeia and Perseus!"

"Huh, so..." Leviathan smile.

"There are two spirits who like you. One is the spirit of water, Siren. The other is the spirit of fire, Helios. Their names are Vianne and Goldon."

“That's Vianne and Goldon, I get it.”

“I don't think you will be able to overcome the trials of this spirit world, but you are a warrior warrior. Looks like you've won. I have bestowed upon you the blessings of two spirits, and hereby made a contract. The woman's voice in your head just now is Vianne's siren. However, you are also confident that you will not be able to overcome this ordeal.''

　When Leviathan said that, a strong wind hit Johannes. Johannes instinctively covered his face with both hands.

　Blades of strong winds caused blood to pour from Johannes's body in several places, such as scratches.

　His blood was contained in a chalice and placed on the altar. Sirens and Helios drank it drop by drop.

"The contract ceremony is over. Congratulations, Johannes Lubeck. I'm looking forward to seeing you again."

There, Johannes's memory is cut off. The last thing I saw was Vianne half-beautiful standing at the altar, and the brave figure of Helios standing beside her.

you are back, said Arthur, who was sitting on a wooden trunk with his hands folded, and Johannes was sober.

"I have gained the trust of Leviathan, the spirit of water. Rumor has it that the test is tough, but well, I am one of those who are qualified to give such a test and make a contract with the spirits. " Said Arthur.

　Johannes is still pounding. Sure enough, I couldn't hide my disappointment after my heart was touched. In front of Leviathan, he tried to look cool and resist his trembling, but...

Giselle.Giselle-tan!?!?

"?was?If it's that kid, he's sleeping in the tent..."

　Johannes suddenly ran towards the tent and examined his sister who was sleeping soundly. Then, perhaps relieved, I sat down.

`Hai Johannes, why don't you eat soup? It is important to stay nutritious, said Arthur.

"...Ah," said Johannes and stood up.

(Vianne, Goldon, nice to meet you!), Johannes clenched his fists and thought to himself.