The Last Ruler: The Return of the Goddess
First trip

Eto city, outside the imperial capital.

Altair noticed many things there, the city of Eto was a gathering center for travelers, hunters and other fighters. It's also where they get the job. Everything they needed was there, from the blacksmiths, magic gems and the others as well.

It was the first time Altair had all been there, seeing it really made her very excited.

" Well, this place is great! All of them I've never seen before" said Altair while swerving to and fro.

So many people also came there, although the atmosphere was not as crowded as the imperial capital, the place was also no less crowded.

" Altaire! Over here!."

Altair's attention was then diverted when Mira called his name, he immediately went to his place. After they get there, Altair and Mira decide to get off the train and continue with another group.

Altair walked up to Mira and asked, "Guru, have you found the group you're looking for?" tanyakanya.

Which was then embraced by Mira, "Yes, we will join this group of merchants. After they are done preparing we will come and escort them to the nearest city "he replied.

Altair who heard it was just oh ria, controlling it sounded fun. But Altair knew one of the reasons, because Mira was paid for it. On the other hand, Altair also understood the feelings of his uncle Geas first, considering that it made Altair suddenly moody.

Until then Altair's attention was diverted to something else that he had first seen there...

Jegrkkc... Jegrekkkkkkz...

... An object, which looks like a mechanical machine. Walk around here and there among the people there.

" Guru, what is it?" ask Altair to Mira.

Which makes his attention was diverted to the object, "Ah, it's a magic doll. " replied Mira later.

" Magic doll?? " it was the first time Altair had seen such a thing.

" Yes, the shape does look like it doesn't come from this world, does it?" sahut Mira, who is a member of Altair, "The doll's name is Atar, developed by the North Star Academy. Who became the initiator and also the person who made it was a woman named 'Sakura'. He's a person from another world "obviously.

" Another world person?!" Altair is more interested in hearing that, he became curious about what kind of world makes it possible to think of making such things.

While Mira hears that smile muddily because of her, Altair always shows a funny reaction when interested in something he has never seen and known.

" In Sakura's world, it's called a robot. A machine whose driving energy is a battery charged by electric power, while in this world he adjusts to its state, so the driving force is magic energy. He was also the one who made flying boats dispense cristals and magic trains" Mira said.

" Wow, that's cool. Can I meet him? I have a lot of questions, "ask Altair anyway.

" Of course, if we have the chance" Mira replied as she rubbed Altair's head.

And that makes Altair very happy, considering that he could meet the person he really admires today one day.

" Yes, all right." and Mira said, "Come on." And he asked Altair.

Mira also walked towards the group of traders who were preparing to leave, and of course Altair followed behind her. He looked very carefree, like a rabbit that welcomed the warmth of spring.

They left shortly afterwards, there were 4 carts that were used as transports of goods carried by the merchants. And there were about 10 people standing guard around him including Mira and Altair in the back. Seeing that Altair so thought, what precious object did those merchants bring up to require such a tight escort like this?

" Guru, are traders always targeted by bad people when traveling? What level of danger can those traders get??" ask the curious Altair.

Mira who heard that only glanced at him for a while then replied, "Yes, it depends.

" Depends on what?" ask Altair again.

" Just like the nobility. The higher you are, the more you're targeted by hit men. The bigger and more famous their trade union, the more it will be that they are after it" replied Mira.

While Altair instead looked at him flatly at this moment, "Why doesn't the teacher exemplify it with just objects??" sahut Altair heard that.

While Mira just laughed clumsyly, "Ahaha. because there are many valuable objects in this arena, many are also found in the natural, so I was confused to explain how. "counps Mira later.

Yeah, that makes sense. But Altair thought it would be easier to understand if she exemplified her with objects rather than noble status. It's not that he doesn't like it, it's just... Reminds him of something he doesn't want to remember.

" I wonder why bad people always do evil" Altair said when remembering that.

While Mira was looking at him wryly, even though this was the first time Altair had come out of the imperial palace. But he had experienced more while there, one of which was the times when he almost lost his life.

And now he's asking a question that's so hard to find the answer to...

" Well, maybe because they are desperate, or because they are misguided with their life goals" Mira said.

Making Altair turn his gaze back to Mira, "I mean?" bewildered.

" It's like when you can live a good life, but you envy the lives of others. Then he thought he should be in that position, and he assumed it was true. A narrow-minded person would definitely use every means to snatch it. That's what you're going through, isn't it?" Mira explained.

Altair nodded, "Yes, I do feel that Rara misunderstood me. He was envious just because the crown prince was close to me and thought I was eyeing the position of queen. I think it's because he got the wrong teaching "his answer.

" yes. But the definition of evil in the outside world is different Altair,... Violence, murder, and extortion. That's a natural thing to happen, and it's certainly wrong. In this world, the law is 'The strongest in power, you can't do anything if you're weak'. And arrogant people who feel that they are better than others, always oppress and take advantage of those who are weak. They even thought of ruling the world. By all sorts of means, even if it caused the extinction of half of humanity, they would not care. One example is the group you hate. "

It sounded so cruel and so loud, Altair knew nothing would go smoothly in this world. But what Mira said about the outside world was so terrible, imagining how it happened in the past.. Altair is grateful that she was born in a time of peace like now.

" 'The real evil man is not found in solitude, but in the outside world. Since it is a life experience, not a form of philosophy, that produces a real hatred of mankind', those are the words that the previous Emperor said to me." Mira said.

Then he smiled and turned to his favorite student, "Altair... Make sure you remember moments like this? Every moment, every experience you get, the good memories you have and the friendships you make. The world is cruel, but if you remember this, you will realize that the world is not that bad. If you look into the wonderful memories you have stored, you will see how many people love you in this world. You are not alone" he said again.

Altair was stunned, Mira's words were really very deep and very meaningful, Altair could also feel sincerity in it. Hearing that made both corners of Altair's lips lifted, then he nodded his head to Mira.

" Good, teacher." Altair replied to her with a very bright expression.