“I see. So that’s what the God of Wind and the Goddess of Ice said…”

When I told my father-in-law what had happened at the church, he crossed his arms and looked troubled.

“A place where the wind is always blowing and there is always ice, huh? The only place that seems to fit that bill is the eastern mountains. Although it is on the border with the Est Empire, some high mountains are covered in perpetual snow. But building a temple to the two gods on the top of that mountain would be a stretch.”
“Well, that’s true.”

I nodded at what my father-in-law said. Besides, the fact that he went out of his way to say it in such a roundabout way makes me think he was referring to a slightly different place.

“Father, isn’t it snow, instead of ice, on the top of the mountain? If so, I think that is a little different from the conditions stated by the wind god.”
“Hmm, that’s true too.”

When Anna pointed out that, my father-in-law agreed with her, he looked more and more troubled.

As far as I’m concerned, snow is still ice, but for Anna, the Saint of Ice, it seems to be a little different. If Anna, who has talked to the ice goddess, says so, then it must be so.

“Then, maybe further north?”

This time, it was the brother-in-law who came up with the idea.

“Yes. Speaking of ice, it’s probably in the north, but I’ve never heard of such a place in the United Kingdom of Norsane, let alone Centraren. It might be possible if it’s beyond the sea north of Norsane……”

If you go that far north, it will likely be at the same level as the North Pole Ocean.

I don’t know if there is any North Pole Ocean or if there is land. But if it’s an island or something floating in a place like the Arctic Ocean of my previous life, it might meet the requirements.

“Shall we go a bit north of Norsane to check it out?”
“No, Allen. If you go, it will only provoke the other nations. Besides, the sea north of Norsane is far away and dangerous. I can’t put you in danger just for a simple investigation.”
“Okay.”

Father-in-law is right. There’s nothing we can do about it.
Even though at that time I did it to save Anna, I am considered a dangerous person. There is the pressure of Sky Dragon’s retaliation, but there is also the possibility of an artificial accident occurring.

“That’s right…….Let’s consult with Rho-sama.”

It had been a long time since I’d last met him, so I nearly called him a pervert, but somehow managed to hold myself back.

“I see. That’s a good idea. Not only is Rho-sama keeping that wand, but he is also related to the Wise Sage. He may know something.”
“
“Allen, Father. Melissa from the Flying Dragon Valley might also have some ideas.”
“Oh. Before becoming a Sky Dragon, Melissa-dono also travelled around using her wings. She may have found something during her travels.”
“Yes.”

Ah. Come to think of it, that happened too. Originally, my goal was to avoid the event for Amy and her friends, but they were too lazy about levelling up and ended up being defeated by a normal wyvern.

But in the end, the two of them enjoyed their trip, so all’s well that ends well.

“Also, unlike the Elf Village, the Flying Dragon Valley is within our country’s territory. It would be better to head to the Flying Dragon Valley before the Elf Village.”
“I understand. Then I will go to the Flying Dragon Valley as soon as the snow subsides.”
“Is Anna coming too?”
“Yes. I haven’t seen them in a long time, too.”
“Okay. Then let’s go together.”
“Yes.”

Thus, we first headed for the Flying Dragon Valley.

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Three days later, we arrived in the Flying Dragon Valley. When we landed the Buitor Rev. in the plaza in front of the temple, which was covered with a solid layer of snow, I unbuckled my seatbelt and disembarked the plane, escorting Anna down as well.

Suddenly, a small white mass came sprinting out of the temple at the speed of a bullet.

“Kyuu~”
“Woah”

I managed to catch the lump and stay standing, but it was quite a shock.

“Ciel-chan, you’ve grown so much.”
“It’s been a while. Ciel.”
“Kyuu~”

Ciel-chan was trying to get even more playful, but when she heard Anna’s voice, she suddenly calmed down and walked over to Anna. She then started rubbing her cheek against Anna’s hand as if she were trying to get her to be affectionate.

She tackled me, but acted like that towards Anna.

“Oh my, Allen-san, and Anna-chan too. Welcome.”

Melissa-chan appears from inside the temple. Behind her, I see Jerome-kun, who is a little behind, coming hurriedly toward us.

“Come on, Jerry, hurry up. Allen-san and company have come!”
“W-w-wait a second…”

After this exchange of words that was so typical of this married couple, Jerome staggered and came out of the temple.

“W-w-welcome. Ugh. It’s cold.”
“Kyuu~”

Ciel-chan, who was getting spoiled by Anna, ran as fast as a bullet when she found Jerome and tackled him with all her might.

“Woah. Don’t run like that. You’ll hurt yourself if you fall.”
“Kyuu~”

Jerome-kun is being played with by Ciel-chan while saying so. She was gently biting him here and there, but I wonder if that hurt.

“Ciel!”

With just one word from Melissa-chan, Ciel-chan stopped playing around and became completely quiet.

Ah, I see. I totally get the connection.

“Come on, let’s go in. It’s cold outside.”
“Thank you.”

Thus, we headed towards the temple.