CH 237

Participating in the special training grounds

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The day after I received Watanuki-san's consultation, I headed to the Devil's Forest training ground.

There were only two days left in the year-end and New Year holidays, and after the holidays, I planned to get back to work in earnest, so I couldn't stay idle forever.

That's when I decided to move my sluggish body.

The Kobold Corps and Zeta-tachi were running around and playing in the training grounds and the surrounding forest.

It was so deep in the Devil's Forest that it took a whole day to walk from Volzard, but monsters wouldn't be able to get close to it.

This place felt like an empty safe zone.

First of all, after jogging and stretching, I practiced swinging with a wooden sword and strength training.

Since I could now use earth-attribute magic, I made my own dumbbells and barbells.

Although, not to the extent of Meisa-chan, because I was playing around during the holidays, it's pretty tough, isn't it.

Even so, thanks to the light attribute, I could heal my muscle pain on my own, so it was easy.

[ Now, Kent-sama. Should we have a bout after a long time? ]

"Before that, let me practice the star attribute a little ..."

[ The star attribute, is it? ]

"Yup, I'm curious about what's going on near the traces of defeating the Hydra."

[ I see ... You could just send your consciousness and see what's going on in a remote area. ]

"Right, right, that's how it feels ..."

Star-attribute magic, which combined all attributes, I didn't know what it could do other than summoning, repatriation, and this clairvoyant ability.

However, I had a hunch that if I practiced what I already knew, I would be able to understand other abilities.

That's why, from now on, I planned to find time to train.

"Mart, Mirt, Murt, support me a little."

"Wafuu, understood, Goshujin-sama."

"I too, will support you properly."

"Me too, I'll warm you up."

I spread the sheet in a sunny place in the training ground, sat there and had Mart and the others support me from around.

When I imagined drawing out my consciousness in that position, I was able to see myself sitting from above.

I raised my consciousness as it was and went up into the sky.

The Devil's Forest was a forest with many evergreen trees, and it was covered in deep green even at this time of winter.

Even so, it seemed that there were trees that turned red and yellow here and there, and the colors of red and yellow caught my eye.

As I proceeded to the southern continent over the Devil's Forest, I could see a group of Kobolds and Ogres below me.

Currently, I was flying in the sky with only my consciousness moving around.

As a test, I lowered my altitude and plunged into a tree in the forest, and I slipped through without feeling any impact.

Hyaaha~~!, this, is fuuuuuun!

I could fly around freely with the feeling of an ultra-realistic VR game.

As I continued to glide by increasing my speed, suddenly my field of vision opened up and the surface of the water spread out.

When I slowed down and increased the altitude, I found that the crater that was created when the Hydra was exterminated was filled with water and turned into a large pond.

I could also see Goblins, Kobolds, and Orcs around the pond.

Were the monsters gathering because of the waterhole.

Since I was just a state of consciousness that didn't have a physical body, I wouldn't be noticed even if I got close enough to touch them.

This was the perfect skill for investigating the ecology of monsters.

Besides, if I used this ability the women's bath would be more powerful than ever ... I won't do something like that.

A Goblin approached the pond while watching its surroundings.

After all, they were probably at the bottom of the food chain in the Devil's Forest, so it sometimes stares at Orcs in distant places.

After being extremely vigilant, it was the moment when it finally put its mouth to the surface of the water and began to drink.

A large indigo snake jumped out of the water and bit the Goblin's neck.

The total length of the snake seemed to be more than five times that of the Goblin, and it immediately began to entwine its whole body and tighten it.

"Gya, gyaaa ... Gaa! ... Giii ..."

Mishi mishi, boki boki, the sound of breaking bones rang out, and the Goblin stopped moving with bloody foam coming out of its mouth.

After constricting it for a while, the snake swallowed the Goblin that had stopped moving and disappeared to the bottom of the water.

Yup, it was more intense than National Geographic.

If I shot and broadcast in 4k or 8k, it was likely that there would be a great response.

Or rather, I can't shoot because I don't have a physical body right now.

After that, I looked around the pond while keeping the altitude low, but I didn't see a large pack that I needed to be vigilant about.

I raised the altitude again and aimed for Volzard this time.

When I increased my speed and glided, it felt like I was flying in a wing suit or jet suit.

Once I got used to it, I could do drilling, turning, and somersaults at will.

What's more, I didn't have to worry about getting hurt or dying if I crashed, so it was addictive.

In the blink of an eye, I reached the sky above Volzard and passed by at a tremendous speed.

Let's try circling in the sky while slowing down a bit.

When I looked at it from the sky like this, I could really understand the history of Volzard's development.

A rampart was built to add to the square old town, and part of it was like a maze.

It was the year-end and New Year holidays, so there weren't many people coming and going, but I would like to see how bustling it was on a weekday.

The Lord's Mansion on the north side, the warehouse district on the west side, and the garrison grounds on the south side.

I saw figures moving at the garrison's training ground.

Even though it was a holiday, I wondered if they were doing training, so when I approached them, they were my classmates.

Nitta Kazuki, Furuta Tatsuya, the old and new duo, Kondo Joji, the nice guy from the Judo Club, and  Yagi Yuusuke, also known as fake glasses.

The old and new duo and Kondo seemed to be confirming their movements with wooden swords in their hands.

Yagi seemed to be sitting on the fence and saying something from the side.

"After all, the bat swing will be the most powerful."

"That's just Kazuki. Kicking is the best thing for me, but I don't think I can defeat monsters with kicks."

"No, there's like a shin guard for armor, so why not attach a spike or a blade?"

"Ohh, as expected of Joe, you're smart."

"Ke!Ke!Ke!, how much does it cost to make something like that. How will you earn that money."

At Yagi's words, the other three gave a sour expression.

It seemed interesting, so I thought about joining the conversation, but I ended up leaving my body behind.

Let's go back to the Devil's Forest training ground and start over.

"I'm back, everyone, thank you."

"Wafuu, welcome back, Goshujin-sama."

"Wau, pet me, pet me."

"Me too, rub my belly."

"Yes, yes, in turn."

With their tails swinging around, Mart and the others came close to me, and the other Kobold Corps and Zeta-tachi also gathered and were petted together.

[ Kent-sama, how was it? ]

"Yup, water pooled up where the spear golem was dropped, and it became a watering hole for the monsters."

[ Hohou, then, isn't there a reserve army for a large number of outbreaks? ]

"I took a quick look around, but there weren't any large hordes to watch out for, so it should be fine."

[ Is that so, let's have the Kobolds look around once in a while. ]

"Come to think of it, a deep blue serpent swallowed a Goblin whole."

[ Hohou, probably a Cobalt Viper. It's a monster that doesn't show up much, so its leather is traded at a high price. ]

"Is that so? Or rather, I left my body here, so it was impossible to catch it."

[ In that case, Kent-sama, why don't you trying to summon your body at hand? ]

"Ou, I see, that sounds a bit interesting."

I tried laying down on the sheet, moving my consciousness outside, and using summoning, but it didn't work.

Then I changed my idea and tried sending my body back to a place where my consciousness existed, and this time it worked.

[ Oohh!, as expected of Kent-sama. ]

"Yup, this is a bit interesting. Depending on my ingenuity, I can use it in various ways."

[ However, Kent-sama, your unconscious body is defenseless. ]

"That's right. In that case, I will leave my body in the shadow space. Then there will be no harm from outside enemies."

[ I see, then you're safe. ]

Reinhardt seemed to be itching to have a bout, but before that, let's take a quick look at those four.

I used shadow movement to move to the garrison training grounds, the four were still in the same place.

"Hey, what are you guys doing?"

"Ou, Kokubu, you can tell just by looking at it, it's training."

"No, no, Yagi is just watching."

"Fo~ol, you're really stupid, I'm a supervisor. I was just giving these guys advice on their training."

"You just got in the way, didn't you?"

When I turned my gaze to the old and new duo and Kondo, all three of them nodded.

"Even so, there are times when it's useful, even if it doesn't seem like it ..."

"You, Kondo, I already pointed out the price of shin guards."

"Even if you point out the price problem, you won't present a solution ..."

The shin guard is the thing Furuta wanted earlier.

"Solution ... Right, if it's about money, there's a solution here, isn't there, Kokubu."

"Regarding money, we will start return work in earnest from the day after tomorrow, so I won't give you any more money."

"No, these guys will stay in Volzard."

"Ehh, seriously?"

"Yeah, me and the old and new duo will remain in Volzard and become adventurers."

The old and new duo were influenced by Gilik, and Kondo continued to participate in the construction of the ramparts even after the forced labor ended, where he heard stories from the adults of Volzard and made up his mind.

"I see ... So you trained voluntarily. Come to think of it, have you taken any guild combat classes?"

"Of course we've taken them. All three of us are currently aiming to break through the day of the week of wind."

"Hee ... Of course, Yagi didn't participate, right?"

"Shut it, I'm in charge of brain labor, so just taking it once is enough."

Come to think of it, I persuaded him to take it when they came to Volzard.

"Speaking of which, Kokubu, are you not going to take a guild course?"

"Huh? No, look, I'm already S-rank ..."

"it seems like old man Donovan wanted to have you take it, right, Kazuki."

"Ou, it's just as Tatsuya said. He told us to bring you here once in a while."

"Eeehhh ..."

Come to think of it, it would be awkward if I didn't go to apologize after the holidays, such as forgetting to submit a completion report for the nomination request.

It seems like I'll be told to participate in the class at that time ...

[ Kent-sama, it would be best to return to the training ground and have a bout. ]

[ Uuh, maybe so ... ]

When I was wondering whether to return to the training grounds, Kondo asked me.

"You're basically a magician, aren't you? And you're also doing knight training?"

"Maa, that's how it's supposed to go, isn't it ..."

"But, I don't see you at the guild's training grounds, where are you training?"

"Training ... At the training ground in the Devil's Forest ..."

"Seriously? Ah!, you're training with that Skeleton genus, that's unfair Kokubu."

"Ou, Tatsuya, let's go and train."

"That's right, let's do it."

"No, no, wait, wait, it's impossible because it takes about a whole day to walk from Volzard."

When I said they couldn't move to the training ground, Yagi thrust at me.

"Fo~ol, you are really stupid.

"Oh!, I see ... No, but there's no armor ..."

"What about you."

"Ehh, me? I got it from the garrison in Lastock ..."

"If that's the case, then you should be able to handle three more."

[ Kent-sama ... I already have spare armor ... ]

I almost fell to my knees when I heard Fred's cheerful voice.

"Haa ... My excellent genus has already prepared."

"Then, don't just complain, let's go."

"Eh!, are you going too, Yagi?"

"Fo~ol, I told you I'm a supervisor, what are you asking."

"Yes, yes, I get it, I get it ... It can't be helped, so I'll take you. However, please don't go out of the range I specified. I'm warning you."

"O, ou ... Got it."

Using Mart and the others as a landmark, I sent the four of them back to the Devil's Forest training ground, and followed them with shadow movement.

At the training ground, my genus who showed interest in the sudden visitors surrounded them, and the four of them stood together in a cold sweat.

"Everyone, these four are my classmates, so please don't be rough."

"Hey, Kokubu, isn't that kind of talk something to talk about before sending us?"

"Maa, that's right, but I forgot, tehe!"

"Idiot, you really are an idiot, even if you do something like tehepero ..."

"Goshujin-sama, is this guy your enemy?"

"Nushi-dono, would you like to exclude him?"

When Yagi attacked me, all my genus slowly closed the distance.

"No, i, it's different. It's different I tell you, that's unpleasant ... I was just playing around with Kokubu."

"Wau, Goshujin-sama, really?"

"Yup, really, really, Yagi wants to hang out with everyone."

"Hey, Kokubu ... san, that's a little ..."

"Now, everyone, play nice with Yagi."

"If it's Nushi-dono's order, I'll do my best ..."

"Wafuu, we'll play with all our might."

"No, hey, hey ... Wait, aaaaaaaahhhhhh ..."

Yagi was mobbed by the Kobold Corps & Zeta-tachi and forced to move to the edge of the training ground.

"Kazuki, look, there are dumbbells."

"Oohh, there's even a barbell. Kokubu, you, did you have your equipment sent to you."

"You're wrong, it was made with earth-attribute magic."

"Seriously? This is good, please make it for us next time."

"If it's just this much, can't you just ask the people who are bored in the dorm to make it?"

"Ou, right. Should I ask the earth-attribute guys."

"Tatsuya, let's make it possible to change the weight."

"Wouldn't it be nice to have a bench stand?"

"Oohh, as expected of Joe, you're so smart."

When the three of them started talking about training equipment, Reinhardt, who seemed to have gotten tired of waiting, appeared with a wooden sword and armor.

[ Come, come, Kent-sama. If you play forever, the sun will set. ]

"That's right. But, what should I do ... Not everyone can use self-healing ..."

[ First of all, Kent-sama will have to make arrangements as usual, and when one finishes, the next person will take over for them, and Kent-sama will have no choice but to heal the injuries of the others. ]

"I see, I should treat them ... In the end, I have to leave enough magical power to send everyone back."

[ That's right. Then, shall we begin ... ]

Fred gave the old and new duo and Kondo the armor that Fred had prepared, and I put on my own as well.

"Then, I'll have a bout first. After one bout, someone will replace me, so watch carefully."

"Ou, understood, but ... Will he take it easy?"

"Yeah, that's fine. If he doesn't take it easy, my life will be in danger too."

[ Buhahaha, Kent-sama, would you like to try it seriously once. ]

"No, no, no, no matter how much I can use cheat self-healing, I can't heal my body that exploded."

Of course, Reinhardt was probably joking, but it wouldn't be funny if he was serious.

[ Then, let's go ... ]

"Please!"

We faced each other at a distance of about five meters, and immediately after holding the wooden sword, Reinhardt closed the gap in an instant.

The heavy-looking metallic Skeleton moved the wooden sword in a flowing motion.

For a moment, I felt like I could hear the three people's surprised voices, but I focused all my attention on Reinhardt's sword and knocked away the side-slashing sword with all my strength.

Even if I dodged a blow so heavy that you might think it's made of lead, I couldn't let my guard down.

I quickly dodged the diagonal blow that immediately attacked me, and then met the blow from below that approached me from behind.

Every time the wooden swords collided with each other, scraped pieces flew at me, but if I faltered, I would just be beaten down in an instant.

By reading the lines of the sword and tightening my reflexes, I survived Reinhardt's raging attack.

[ Come, cone, Kent-sama, it's unskillful to just protect yourself. Hey, hey, you've been resting too much and you're getting dull! ]

"Uuh, kuh ... Shut it, guhaa!"

Unable to dodge the strikes from below, my wooden sword was knocked up, and I received a severe blow to my unguarded side.

I rolled around the training ground like an empty can that had been kicked away, and when I stopped, I crouched down and used all my power to heal myself.

I felt like I had a couple of broken ribs.

"Ugiiii ... Not yet!"

[ Kent-sama, it's time to change. ]

"Ehh ... Ah!, I see, uguu ... Then, who will do it next?"

I called out to the three of them, but they were all frozen with their mouths half-open.

"What happened?"

"No, you ... Do you always do this kind of training?"

"That's right, but ..."

"That's it, is it okay. The blow just now was no joke."

"Aahh, I took quite a hit, but I've already started self-healing, so it's okay. I'll treat everyone when they get hurt, so it's okay."

"No, no, saying you'll treat us so it's okay ..."

"What should we do, Kazuki."

"What should we do ..."

"Alright, I'll do it!"

It was Kondo who took the first step.

Kondo faced Reinhardt at a distance of about 5 meters just like me, bowed once, and held up his wooden sword.

Kondo's wooden sword was knocked away by Reinhardt's strike from below, after approaching with a gliding step, and Kondo was hit on his side just like me and fell to the ground.

"Aguaaa ... Gafu! Gofu! ... Guuuuu ..."

"Uwaa ... Kondo, are you okay? I'll treat you right away, so remove your arm."

Kondo, who rolled on the training ground, was sweating profusely with clenched teeth.

When I cast healing magic on him, two of his ribs were broken, and naturally the bruises were starting to swell.

Maa, bruises like this were a daily occurrence for me, so the treatment was over.

"O, oou, seriously, you're kidding, it doesn't hurt at all."

"Yes, yes, which one is next? Furuta? Nitta?"

"Okay, I'll be next ..."

"No, wait Tatsuya, I'll go first ..."

"Please, please ..."

"Uwah, bastard ..."

"Look, it doesn't matter which one, let's do it quickly."

"Alright, I can do it, I'll do it!"

It was good that he walked out with a wooden sword, but Nitta was rather timid.

Both the old and new duo were knocked over by a single blow at first, but the more times they hit each other, the more time they had to fight each other.

This area really showed the strength of the brain.

After that, the matches with Reinhardt continued until the sky turned red.

Ahh, Yagi had a lot of fun playing with my genus until the end of the special training.

I felt like he was being used as a ball, but it must have just been my imagination.