25-Episode 25 Training and Pride

My name is Liliela.

I'm an adventurer based in the town of Hexi, which is adjacent to the Forest of Demonic Beasts.

I've been on a quest to find a way to save the people in my hometown who are suffering from illness.

But I was able to solve that problem thanks to a young boy I happened to meet one day, Lex, who saved my life.

He not only saved my life, but he gave me my family and my home back, and he was a literal savior to me.

I felt I owed him a deep debt of gratitude for this, so I decided to repay him by asking him to add me to his party.

The good-natured Mr. Lex graciously welcomed me into his group.

I found him to be not only strong, but also very friendly.

I was determined to be there for him, so I pulled myself together for the adventure.

And on our first adventure with the party, he defeated an S-ranked demon.

........and that too alone.

No, I knew, I knew that he was definitely a much stronger person than me, defeating A-ranked demons and mutants with ease and burning down the trees in the forest of demonic beasts, which are themselves demons.

But, you know, I thought I could be of some more use to him.

Yeah........in this situation, I have no choice but to train!

Putting aside my shame and outward appearance, I decided to become an apprentice to Mr. Lex.

So that I would never be slowed down again!

You're not going to be able to do that.

Then we'll have to slay the dragon first!

No!

Wait, what are you saying all of a sudden?

Slaying a dragon on the first day of training?　Because it's never going to happen!

''It's okay, this is a stray green dragon that was flying nearby. It's not that big of a dragon.

It's a big deal when it comes to dragons!

What the hell is he talking about?

I mean, how can he just stomp on a dragon without batting an eyelash?

Why is he stomping on it like that?

I don't understand!

Please calm down. If it's a dragon, just cut its head off, it won't move.

That's the difficulty!

Hmmm, that's troubling...

At my protest, Lex-san puts his hand to his chin and thinks about it.

'I mean, it's us who are in trouble!

Ugh, what the hell is this guy thinking?

It's no wonder normal people can't defeat a dragon!

'Then I'll give you a lecture on how to take down a dragon easily. Elder Heel!

And as soon as Lex-san said that, he flashed his foot and kicked the dragon, and the dragon, enveloped in light, jumped up with an angry roar.

''Gahhhh!

''Hee?

Scary!　The Ancient Plant was scary, but this one is even scarier because you can feel the emotions!

They completely regard us as the enemy!

First of all, the dragon flies in the sky. So I'll shoot them down with magic or flying tools and drop them on the ground. Burst hammer!

''Gaon!''

While explaining, Lex unleashes his magic on the dragon, and the dragon falls down in the air, behaving as if it had hit something in the air.

Then he intercepts the falling dragon in the air!

With a bang, Lex-san leapt towards the dragon and struck it down with his right fist.

''Gogang!

''You hit the dragon?

The struck dragon screams and is slammed to the ground.

All that's left to do is cut its head off and the dragon will be killed. Hey, isn't it easy?

It's not easy at all, sir!

No!　This teacher, the level of demand is so high, it's not very trainable!

If I don't do this, I'm dead for sure!　I'm going to die!

'Hmmm, that's a problem, even though I've explained to you how to slay a much easier dragon.

'That's not what easy means!　I don't think it's the simple means of defeating him, I think it's the easy way to defeat him in the world, meaning that even a weak person can defeat him!

I see, that's one way to take it!

Convinced, Lex claps his hand as if to say, "I agree.

It's your normalcy!　Because I don't have the magic to knock down a flying dragon or the combat power to intercept a dragon in the sky!　Naturally, I'm a non-powerful B-ranked person!

Is that so?

Lex-san asks back with a surprising look on her face.

''Yes, the reason I was able to be promoted to B-rank is because of the swordsmanship I desperately learned, but even more importantly because I put a lot of effort into request completion rates and the collection of materials such as medicinal plants.

Since this is a good opportunity, I'm going to explain to Lex-san what kind of adventurer I am.

Because as long as we're teaming up, it's better to explain each other's moves to some extent.

I really meant to explain it sooner, but there were so many substandard events that it hurt me to miss the opportunity to explain.

My goal was to find a herb to cure Alza's disease, so I had to ask the guild to buy most of the other herbs from me.

As long as I asked my aunt to take care of my mother, I had to send her money.

It's because of this background that I received a B grade from the guild as an adventurer specializing in collecting materials for medicines and potions. I sold all the expensive medicinal herbs that I didn't need, even if they were expensive, and that's probably why I was rated so highly. So in terms of simple fighting ability, it would be correct to say I'm above or below the C-rank or B-rank.

Hmm, I'm starting to feel a little sad saying that to myself.

But an adventurer's rank isn't just determined by his or her combat prowess, I'm definitely a B-rank.

It's just that the person in front of me has deviated too far from the B-rank standard!

Anyway, now you know exactly what I'm capable of fighting.

Now you will choose a suitable difficulty level for your future training, right?

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.

Good. I think I heard you.

All right, let's go into a real fight, so let's get you used to it.

You don't know how to communicate?

Why didn't you get through?　Why didn't you get through to her?

It's okay, I'll teach you how to fight, so as soon as you can use it, Liliella, you'll be able to fight demons and learn to use it in a real battle!　There's no better training than actual combat!

And for now, you'll be able to put on normal training, right?

Would you like me to spend the day learning body-enhancing and uncensored magic first?

I'm a swordsman, you know!

It's hard when they can't understand you!

You're not going to be able to do that.

''Then in order to learn body-enhancing magic, Liliella-san will have to get a sense of magic.

As I taught Gyro-kun before, I'm going to cast a recovery spell on Liliella to help her remember that feeling.

I want you to imagine these sensations circulating through your body at first.

Next, I show Liliera-san a recovery-type body-enhancing magic in front of her.

''Heal Boost!　And this will be a restorative body-enhancing magic.

But Liliera-san twisted her head and looked at me suspiciously.

But is this really going to make you able to use magic?　Magic requires more rigorous training, right?

'It depends on the type of magic. If it's a complex composition of magic, you also need to learn a lot of knowledge, but if a warrior is going to use it in a real battle, it's better to use a sensory-less magic that can be used sensibly. As I said before, the adventurers I know have been able to use physical enhancement magic with this training method. So it's okay.

"Okay, okay, okay. I'm gonna try.

Yes, yes, it's easier to bear than to worry.

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Mmmm...

A few hours have passed since then.

Liliera-san tried to let the magic power circulate through her body, but it didn't seem to be working and she kept groaning.

I guess it's time for a change of scenery.

''Shall I feel the sensation of recovery magic again?''

Saying that, I decide to unwind my stewed feelings by casting a recovery spell on Liliera-san.

''It's this feeling.......I know........''

But Liliera-san didn't seem to be able to change her mind easily, and she had her head in her hands.

''Kyu.''

Then Fluffy Fluff came over and got on my hand as I was casting a recovery spell.

'What?'　Do you want me to cast a recovery spell on you too?

Kyu-kyu!

I cast a recovery spell on the Fluffy Fluff, who screams as if to say yes.

'Kyuun.'

Then Fluffy Mofu nodded his head as if to say okay, and left my hand.

'Kyu!'

And in the next moment, the mofo began to move with great speed, releasing magic power from his entire body.

What?　What?　What's going on?

She used a body-enhancing spell?

What?

I'm surprised that a demon can use Body Strengthening Magic.

But this use of magic is definitely a body-enhancing spell.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.

'Oh, great, great!'

Gewgaws!

And all of a sudden, Fluffy Fluff jumped on me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

Kyuun!

Then Fluffy Fluffy waddles back a few steps and rolls straight over to show me his belly.

Kewn Kewn!

What's that?　You're tired of playing games, and now you want me to leave you alone?

I can't help it. There you go.

Swoon swoon!

I stroked Fluffy's belly and he relaxed with a face that looked sincerely comfortable.

Liliella?

Is there something wrong with Miss Liliella?

Kyu.

And the mofo who was being washed up gets up and walks towards Ms. Liliella.

Then he popped Ms. Liliela's hand and turned his head towards her.

''Cufu.''

Huh?

I just made a strange noise.

And when Liliera-san saw that, she has a very scary look on her face.

I couldn't understand it from here, but what on earth happened?

'I'll do it ... I'll do it!　I will definitely learn to use body strengthening magic today!

I don't know why, but it's good to see the motivation coming back to Liliella.

'Again!　I'm going to ask for recovery magic again.

"Yes, yes, Elder Heel!

Liliera-san is trying to grasp the sense of recovery magic with a serious, slightly devilish expression.

''Mmmmmm!''

And after a few more hours, when the sky was getting darker...

I got it!　I've got it!

Finally, Liliera-san had succeeded in acquiring the body enhancement magic.

Well, the magic power is still not circulating neatly and the circulation is still interrupted, but that will be able to be controlled without any problems once you get used to it.

''Congratulations Liliera-san!''

Yes, that's what you did, Mr. Lex!

"Whoa!

An impressed Liliera-san jumps on me.

''Great, great!　I could use some magic too!　I could have used it!

Okay, okay, move away, move away!

'What?　..........?

I hurriedly slapped Liliera-san's back and she stared at me with a scowling face.

Really at a distance of a nose to nose.

And in the next moment, she jumps backwards with surprising speed.

You have talent after all.................yes.

I'm sorry, that was sudden.

It's not. It's a good idea to have a little bit of fun with it, since it's the first time you've been able to use magic, you can't help but be a little bit excited.

Oh, really?　You're right!

'Yes!　Okay, so let's move on to the next step then.

Uh-huh. Yeah, yeah!　Let's keep this momentum going with a bang!

We both take a deep breath and change our minds about the next training session.

''Then next time, you will use your body-enhancing magic to fight the dragon.

I can't, sir!

Huh?　I think it's okay because this time it's not 'beaten', right?

You're not going to be able to do that.

So.... it's done...

By the time the sunrise came, I was finally able to master the use of body strengthening magic.

After learning body strengthening magic, I was forced to continue training to avoid the dragon's repeated attacks after that by using my body strengthening magic-enhanced leg strength to the fullest extent, and I managed to sustain the technique until his passing line.

''Tsk, I'm tired...''

Thanks for your help. Then I'll use recovery magic again to restore your strength and magic power. Also, let's get rid of your sleepiness.

Yes, no matter how exhausted I was while I continued my cultivation, he continued to restore my strength and magic power that had been drained by his recovery magic. He wanted me to be able to learn body strengthening magic as soon as possible.

''My mind, my mind is tired...''

Humans can be so mind-numbingly exhausted without physical fatigue I didn't want to know.

But the training didn't end there.

''Now let's learn the next time we're going to learn uncensored magic!　It took me a long time to learn the body enhancement magic, you know. Let's focus on learning it today!

The boy in front of me looks like a demon.

''It's okay. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. As soon as you can use Body Strengthening Magic, you'll be able to use Wingless Magic too!

Really?

It's true!

It was a lie.

I didn't get to use it at all right away.

I saw it happen over and over again.

All you have to do is send the magic activated by the body strengthening magic like this to the target. See how easy that is?

I kept being told, but I didn't feel like I could make my magic power fly at all.

''Kyu!''

VACUUM!

Also, that mohumofo can now use uncanonical magic first.

'Mocuf.'

Then he grins at me at an angle that only I can see.

I'm definitely provoked!

'Let's do it!　I know you should have done it!

Haha, you're right. I said I'd do it, you know....

There's no way I can get away with it now...

I can't lose to this mofo, especially when it comes to this mofo!

"Get out!

This is how the night of my training came to an end....

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My name is Ivan.

I'm an adventurer based in this forest of monsters.

Recently, thanks to the appearance of the Sgeroookee, this forest has become much easier to explore.

It's just that I feel like the monsters are getting weaker.

"Well, let's get on with our day!

Thanks to the roadway that Rex created, the Forest of Demonic Beasts has become the perfect hunting ground for adventurers.

It's so good that adventurers and merchants who heard the rumors are now rushing in, smelling the lucrative business opportunities.

I was just saying, "Hey, it's those rookies!

From the direction of the forest, I can see Lex and the others.

Come to think of it, that young lady had a party with Lex, didn't she?

Heh, I'm sure she came back after having a good time alone with him.

I'll tease you about it.

"Hey, you... etc.

We were going to call out to her, but we failed to do so because of the presence that drifted from the two of us, or rather from Liliella's daughter.

The look in Liliella's eyes, which I hadn't seen in a long time, had changed to that of a mercenary who had dived through the line of death.

What the hell is going on?

The sight of Liliera's daughter, who had changed so much, only made us nod our heads.