442 - - Episode 440: This is not Sarah I know.

After receiving the reward for bringing Sara, we started discussing about Sara's future and found out that there was a big difference in perception not only between me and Mr. Viktor but also between me and Sara. Communication is very important, isn't it?

Once again, I realized the importance of communication, but nothing has been resolved about Sara. If we had a mock battle, they would understand our abilities immediately, but as Sara said, there are a lot of secrets.

Above all, considering Sara and the others' abilities, it is troublesome that the mock battle may destroy the pride of Mr. Viktor and the others.

If I cause any trauma to my parents' clan by going back to my hometown, I'll be wondering what I'm doing here.

But I raised Sara well?　It's difficult because I also want to brag about it. How can I show them what I can do, but not hurt their pride, and still let Sara remain my apprentice?

"I've decided!"

I had been deep in thought, but suddenly I stood up and shouted, causing Mr. Viktor and the others to look at me with a scowling look on their faces. Sara, who is used to my behavior, just smiles a little.

"Sara. We have decided to stay in this country for about a month. During that time, I'll stay out of your way so that you and Gina can take on some requests as adventurers in this country and show Mr. Viktor and the others what you're capable of. Sara has been working hard and you should show your brother your efforts."

I won't go with you to show Sara what you can do, but I'll ask Dolly and Dine to escort you, even if all the demons in the vicinity have gathered.

"Effort?"

Sara looks at me strangely. Did I say something funny?

"Uh, yeah, yeah. If Mr. Viktor and the others know how hard Sara has been working, they will be relieved. And you'll have a month to decide what you're going to do. Whether she stays here, follows me, or comes and goes for a set period of time, there are a lot of options, so please think carefully."

I thought about it a lot, but the more I thought about it, the deeper I got into it, so I compromised on a way that seemed to work. But for a compromise, I think it's not so bad.

Mr. Viktor's pride might be in danger if Sara and the others play a big role, but it is better than losing a direct mock battle, and Sara's ability will be demonstrated in a month without any problem.

As for the most important question, what will Sara do in the future, since she originally intended to go back to her hometown for a short period of time, we decided that there is a high possibility that she will come with us.

Still, I got worried and added my opinion during the conversation, but it should probably be no problem.

Well, I can't go to paradise or labyrinth city for a month, so I have to ask Sylphy to fly around. ...... yeah?　If you're going to be separated from Gina and the others, it might be nice to play alone for the first time in a while. I'm feeling a little more energetic.

**

The master who was talking with his brother has a difficult look on his face and is deep in thought. I think it was because Master and I had not communicated well about whether I should stay here or continue as Master's apprentice.

Since I decided to come to the Kingdom of Rosofia, Master has been glancing at me a lot and I was wondering if I should ask him about it.

I have been trying to repay him ever since he made me his apprentice in the slums. But he has also asked me to stay here and continue as his apprentice.

Of course I am concerned about my brothers, but when he said that he wants me to continue as his disciple, it warmed my heart very much.

I had thought that Master was a kind and capable person, and that we were just a burden to be protected by him. But if he really needs us, that makes me very happy.

Hmmm... I'll let Gina, Marco, and Kikka know how Master feels about us later. They will be overjoyed.

"I've decided!"

As I was filled with happiness, Master suddenly stood up and began to speak. It seems that he has reached a conclusion.

...... Master says that we will be working as adventurers in this country for about a month. My brother asked me to show him my efforts. I have been working hard as Master's apprentice, but have I done enough to deserve it?

I was fed delicious food, made a contract with Fuchu and Puru, raised my level, given useful tools, and fought in the labyrinth.

......I have never cut corners, but if you call it effort, I have to tilt my head back. No doubt there are many people who work harder than I do.

But if the master thinks that I have made an effort and wants to give me a chance to show that effort to my brother, then I must do my best to respond to that wish.

As a disciple, I'm a little nervous because I can't let Master be humiliated, but with Gina and Fuchu and the others, I should be fine.

I understand. I will do my best not to betray the master's expectations.

"Yes. Sara and the others will have nothing to worry about, so surprise your brothers.

Master laughs mischievously at my words. I really have to work hard ...... to be good enough to surprise my brothers.

"Yu, Yuta-dono. I'm not sure if you're going to let the young lady Sarah and the others take on this request alone.　The demons around the kingdom of Rosofia are so strong that it would be dangerous for you ladies to go alone!"

The old man rushed into the conversation. He must be worried that we, women and children only, are going on a dangerous adventure.

I don't have to worry about it, since the overprotective Master would have one of the Great Spirits to escort us, but since he doesn't know that, it's natural for him to be worried.

"From Mr. Becker's point of view, Sara and the others may still seem unreliable. "From Mr. Becker's point of view, Sara and the others may still seem unreliable, but they have been active as adventurers in the labyrinth city. Please rest assured that we are not so inexperienced as to act recklessly.

"But ......"

I am glad to hear the master's words, but it does not ease my grandfather's anxiety since we are still only women and children.

I think Master is a great man who could rule the continent if he wanted to, but he lacks the charisma that would make others trust him unconditionally.

"I'm still a grade-A adventurer. You can rest assured."

The old man's unconvinced look on his face only made him more puzzled as Master repeated his words. He has confirmed that the master is an A rank adventurer, but he has not actually seen his power, so he is not sure if he should believe him or not.

If my grandfather and my brother knew how good you are, I would ask you to help us to revive the Steele family. .......

I have tried many times to ask the master to save the Steele family. But when I actually met the spirits in paradise, I hesitated to ask them for various reasons.

The first reason is that I don't want Huku and her friends to fight against people, but I think it is ungrateful to ask them to save us and cause a war, and above all, it is not good to ask a power that can easily destroy people to do something unnecessarily.

Besides, it would be better suited for you to spend your time in pioneering and relaxing like you made a paradise in the land of the dead rather than ruling over a continent.

Miss Sara. No matter how much you owe me, Yuta-dono, you must say that what is impossible is impossible.

I wonder if he is no longer able to say anything to his confident master. In his mind, I am still a young lady who is not good at exercising.

He also looks a little sad because the master doesn't believe him, so you should be a little more attentive to him. We're not nobles anymore, and as adventurers you're better than us.

"...... grandfather. Don't worry. I've been in the labyrinth many times as an adventurer. I'm not so inexperienced that I can't judge the danger.

"Hmm. Sara is confident of her abilities. But the risks are great in an unfamiliar environment. Let's send an escort for the first time. Then the sub-commander will be at ease.

My brother, out of concern, offered me a compromise, but I could not just accept it. I don't think it's as easy to imitate as Master says, but still, what I learned from Master is not safe enough to be easily spread.

**

Not the Sarah I know: .......

I confidently endorsed Sara's abilities, but somehow the conversation shifted to her.

Mr. Viktor recommends escorting her and Mr. Becker resists sending her on an adventure. Sara rejects their proposal and negotiates with them that she can handle the situation on her own.

The reason why they refuse to escort her is so that they can work together and the secret of the spirit art will not be revealed. Sara is seriously trying to keep her promise, even though it would be painful for her to keep her family in the dark.

It would be easier if I could say that I can tell you everything here, but there are good reasons for keeping secrets, so it is not so easy. Also, as a master, I would like to regain the initiative in the conversation, because it would be sad if I lose the initiative.

"You can count on me, Sara."

Sylphy. Please don't say that in a serious tone, because I'll get hurt. I couldn't even regain the initiative and Sara was the one who ended the conversation.

Sara is trying to convince Mr. Viktor and Mr. Becker in an orderly manner. The secret had become a spiritual art, and I didn't even have a chance to intervene.

But it's not that I'm pathetic, it's that Sara is amazing. At the end of the talk, Mr. Becker, who has much more life experience than I do, was silenced without being able to argue with me.

I was very much impressed by Mr. Viktor's comment after the conversation that Sara is growing up too.

......Well, it's a bit pathetic, but I got what I wanted, so I'm not going to complain. Today is the banquet, tomorrow is the adventure!