115 5-30 (provisional) King Jia of Weijutsu Tournament Individual Battle-Trust and Expectation-

I thanked Freed and I was heading for the arena with Emily.

I don't need to tell you how to get there.

''Haha, I didn't expect the purpose to be transition magic... or rather, it really was.''

'Well, I got lucky. If it had been a different skill, I would have owed Iris a debt of gratitude, and I would have had to reopen it and stop it before the match started...

But now, if White was in a tight spot, he no longer had a problem getting into the ring right away.

In the meantime, I used my appraisal skills to check out the spatial magic.

Spatial Magic Level 5: Coordinate Transfer (Point Gate)

It can be instantly transferred from one coordinate to another.

Consent is required when transferring.

The amount of magic used depends on the number of people and distance.

Yeah, no problem.

The second sentence bothers me a bit though...

It probably means that I can't transfer without the other person's will.

To be honest, there was a possibility that I was the only one who could move, but I'm glad to see that others can move with me too.

But if the transition destination is a demon's nest or a cliff top, it's going to put everyone in danger.......

Is this the part I'm not supposed to play?

'Yeah, thanks Emily, too. It really helped.

'Okay. I'm just starting to enjoy this way of moving around for the third time.

They no longer scream and speak while moving through the air without a care in the world.

I thought I'd be able to make a quick transition, but it's not good enough to suddenly appear in front of the nobleman's seat.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a solution by asking Iris-sama.

''Well it doesn't matter how big of a debt I owe you, it's something I don't care about.... It's just that I needed the transition to solve something else.

It was for another purpose.

At worst, I've found a way to get the elixir to White, so it's not going to be like White is going to die.

But that leaves me open to the possibility that Arnold will still attack me.

'You're still up to something, aren't you?'

Yeah, to get to the root of the problem.

Honestly, we might be able to solve the problem without doing this.

It's just a shallow idea on my part.

But, well, Hayato's words and actions and Iris' words and deeds both contained something that was clearly disturbing to me, so I couldn't help but feel that it was unnatural.

I can't help but feel that it's not natural.

And if we keep on playing ponzu, Hayato might get a bowl. It's not like we're going to rub it in, but if anything happens to Hayato because of it, we'll have no choice.

We find a deserted alleyway and get off, and we head to the arena.

Aiming for the guest seats in a straight line, I decided to talk to the person I wanted to talk to.

"Iris!

What is it? He's back. Again, good timing.

Just in time........or not.

''Iris, I have a favor to ask you,''

'What. You interrupt the game and I'll beat your hand in ice cream.

No, that's not a problem.

What is it...?　Are you trying to push through?

No. You'd be in big trouble if you did that...

What do you think I've been working so hard to create a mild trauma for?

No, well, there's no way for Iris to know that.

'Then what do you ask of a straw man?

I need the name of Arnold's wife, and if possible, the location.

What are you doing?

Don't look so scared. I'm not trying to be violent.

Then what are you going to do?

Just do me a favor. Just stop that old man.

The only thing that stops a man is the woman he loves, right?

Well, I don't think that's enough to stop it, so I'm going to have to take some other action.

''...Can you stop it?''

Stop the....　If we can't, we'll find another way.

Worst-case scenario, even if you're going to be hunted, we have transition magic now.

We all need to get our act together, but still, if we move from one end of the spectrum to the other, we'll have a solution in time.

I believe you. His wife's name is Sarah Gradir. And that's a long way from here.

Which way?

It's a small territorial estate all the way south. You will definitely not be able to make it there in time from here.

'That's not a problem. I mean, I've worked hard for it.

Just as it doesn't matter how far away your wife is from you.

The key to solving this problem is your wife, you know.

Well then.....

Hmm?　What's going on?

It's a guild card. You can't watch White's match. If I think he's in danger, I'll call you.

Yeah that's a big help. I guess I owe you another one?

Hmmm ... for my friend's sake. You don't owe me a thing.

My friend thank you.

I wonder if that's White or me.

Iris turned her face away as if embarrassed, but I didn't miss the fact that her cheeks were turning a little red.

It's really gratifying to be able to get help from various people like this.......

Then I'll have to do it too, won't I?

'Welcome back, master.

Yeah, I'm back, Wendy.

Is there anything we can do to help you?

No, I'm fine.

He gently stroked Wendy's head and changed his worried face into his usual gentle smile.

Wendy nodded her hand to her chest as her eyes narrowed and she was happily stroked on the head.

''Yes. Well then, I'll be waiting for you.''

Yeah, White you're gonna watch over him for me.

Very well. I trust my master.

I let go of my stroking hand and turn my attention to the three men behind me.

'If you're too late, we're going to charge at you.

Yeah. I'm going to stop you, even if it means going on a rampage.

So don't worry, just do as you please, my lord.

We'll have to work hard to make sure that doesn't happen...

I'm sure you wouldn't think that... or you wouldn't say anything at all.

Seeing their faces, even Iris seemed to have guessed it.

Their expressions were so bright and cheerful that they didn't show any signs of anxiety.

''Itsuki-san!''

Brother!

"Hayato!　Mee!

It was Hayato and Mi who came from behind.

Mi was the first to come racing to a stop in front of me, and she smiled up at me, looking up at me with a smile.

''Mi, thank you.

'Yes, sir. That's why we do our best!

Of course!

I bumped my fist to match the fist that Mi thrust out.

I've really been thinking about Mi for a while now, but she's a good kid....

If there's anything I can do, I'd like to do anything for you.

Itsuki-san.........

Thank you, Hayato.

'No, no. Besides, it's the first time I've seen Itsuki-san's hard work in person.

''Come to think of it, I see. Well, I didn't have an ounce of motivation when I first got here...

I think back to the time when I met Hayato.

At the time, I wanted to do everything I could to live a life of fun and nothing.

But now that I've met him and have more and more important things around me, that's not going to happen anymore.

.... and some of us think it's not so bad.

'You look great now, don't you?'

I don't know what to say to a man...

That too, I suppose.

We both gush and laugh.

Even though we're far apart in age, Hayato and I are friends.

As for me........I guess you could say we're best friends.

Please take this with you.

Is this the magic bag...?

'There are various materials and herbs inside. ...There's no moonlight plant in it, but it might be useful for something. You're an alchemist, Itzuki-san.

Thanks....

When I received the bag from Hayato, my hands were squeezed together with both hands.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

'.........I believe in you.

Yeah, I'll live up to your hype.

I want to be an adult like Itsuki-san.

Don't go after them. You're better than that.

Hayato lets go of my hand and I bow to all of them.

To everyone who helped me, to everyone who believes in me.

'Thank you all,'

Then he looked up and smiled and said, "I'm going to go.

'I'm off!'

When I looked up, no one had a dark look on their face and I was able to head over to them in peace.

I turn around and move to a position where no one is present.

I take out a few magic recovery potions and activate the 'Area Pointing' function.

The item is 'Sarah Gradir'.

From among the several people with the same name, I found a person who was far to the south of my position and whose coordinates did not move further, and decided to shift the coordinates a little bit before making the transition to that person.

And at the same time, I heard the vice-captain announce the start of the match.