For an instant, Qehreman was startled, believing that in this world, crazier than him had finally appeared.

　　But afterward, his lips curled into a smile, and he met the toast with his gla.s.s.

　　"Well said! Since you're this straightforward, I shall reciprocate in kind. My friends are not many, but if you dare become my sworn brother, I dare accept you!"

　　Qehreman replied while knocking his gla.s.s against Konrad's. In tandem, they gulped down their wine. Thus, sealing the pact.

　　While setting his gla.s.s aside, Qehreman locked his gaze onto Konrad, awaiting his next move.

　　"Like I said, since you're my sworn brother, I will naturally a.s.sist you. Feel free to tell me your plight, it's not impossible that I have the means to solve it."

　　Konrad advised while laying down his gla.s.s and shouldering Qehreman's inquisitive gaze. And hearing those words, the idealistic barbarian's face contorted into a frown.

　　"Why are you so certain of my need for a.s.sistance?"

　　He asked with a hint of caution.

　　"Would you believe me if I told you that I'm a seer?"

　　"Aren't seers blind?"

　　"Only the fake ones."

　　Konrad replied with a mix of seriousness and amus.e.m.e.nt. The words caused Qehreman to arc his eyebrows.

　　"Indeed, the fake are blind, the blind are fake. Well, you saw true. I'm indeed facing a terrible problem, but it's not one man can solve."

　　Qehreman began and released a profound sigh.

　　"My mother is slowly stepping into her twilight. At best several months, at worst several days, she will soon perish."

　　As the words left his lips, Qehreman lowered his eyes onto the table and clenched his large fists above his thighs.

　　"There is more to the story."

　　Konrad affirmed with a simple smile.

　　"Nothing can escape you. It's neither old age nor disease that oppresses her, but an eldritch force none knows how to resist. This goes back to ten years ago when Barbarian Continent, Infernal Cult and Celestial Church's armies were destroyed to the last by the Abomination."

　　The start of Qehreman's explanation caused Konrad and his ladies' eyes to widen.

　　"The…Abomination?"

　　"Yes. The one who now lords over the Holy Continent. The world's number one monstrosity and a harbinger of mayhem and destruction. It is said his greed and savagery are only surpa.s.sed by his l.u.s.t, and that he stops at no evil to reach his goals. I believe you Holy Continent citizens know him as the Profane Prince."