138 Lesson 3: Entry Exams ②

"We lost."

With a sword on his neck, Bernort said so and placed his sword on the ground.

"Yeah. I don't think you're a problem with the Knights. From now on, I asked you to train a rookie. And I'll give you this."

If you're this strong, don't worry.

While I thought so, I gave Bernort my loyalty bracelet.

"Thank you. From now on, we will do our best to meet your expectations."

Bernort said so, kneeling to the ground, and received his bracelet with his head down.

You've been an adventurer for years, and you know how to treat nobles and stuff?

Most noblemen would feel better if they lifted it.

Well, can I do that?

"Yeah, nice to meet you. So, who else wants to try?

Now that Bernort's challenge is over, he asked for the next challenger.

……

Well, naturally, no one's offering.

It's called the first blown up guy, it's called the battle between Alma and Hellman, it's called the battle between me and Bernort.

From the average person, you're freaking out.

Well, that's the operation.

"You're not there... Well, then, that means they all fail. Yes, dissolved today. Looking forward to next month's challenge."

"Oh, no! Wait, please!

"I will! Let me do it!

The challengers who had been quiet just now opened their mouths to my remarks and appealed to me in a hurry.

"It's too late. Dismissed!"

Being rioted is troublesome, so I used Serena's power to summon a large number of golems.

Speaking of which, I hadn't introduced you yet, but Serena's Level 4 power allows me to summon a golem.

Are you wearing Elena's demonic summons?

I thought something like that, but artificially made golems don't seem to be treated like demons.

Sounds like a magic device, or a magic item.

So, Serena's level 4 power is the summons of a magic fixture or magic item.

This is very convenient.

Actually, when I summon Serena, I can summon Elena, too.

So I don't usually feel safe without a weapon.

Well, leave Serena's awesomeness alone.

The summoned golems turned into walls and drove out the prospective joiners outside the castle.

They didn't even try me or Hellman, they didn't even fight the golems, they went home scared.

"Are you sure?

Bernort has asked, looking at the people being pushed out by the Golems.

"Yeah. No problem. If he's willing, he'll try again next month."

"But it's the Knights, and there's only two of us, right?

"Well, that's okay. We have a golem, and there's nothing we can do to increase the numbers in a hurry. Little by little, we have to carefully select and increase the number."

There is no hurry. The enemy, too, knows it's taking time to prepare.

"I see..."

"Besides, don't worry, I'll bring Herman when school's over."

"Still, it's the three of us..."

Bernort laughed bitterly after seeing Alma and Herman.

"If you count, you'll be fine because there are plenty of golem soldiers. And the Golem is definitely stronger here than the soldiers there."

Or the next war, wouldn't it be more certain to fight in mass production of the Golem?

Like, I thought, it's impossible to get enough of the wars... so I decided to start recruiting the Pumpkin Knights.

"Well, then maybe the knight can take his time choosing"

"Right? We need to be serious about not letting the traitors out."

Copy that, sir.

"Well, good to see you both tomorrow. That said, there won't be anything to do, so just make sure Alma can use unattributed magic by next month. Probably because you can manipulate magic, so you'll soon learn it."

Copy that, sir.

"Oh, speaking of Alma. You want me to see Belle? He'll be right there."

Because of that.

Bell will be happy to meet his junior in the same town.

"Huh? Oh, yes!

Alma nodded vigorously after tilting her neck, wondering if my question had not come to her mind for a moment.

That's why I brought the Almas back to Franks.

"Well, I'm done with my job."

"Not at all... I'm not sure what you want to do"

When I came back, I looked at the challengers who were still being pushed out as Frank looked stunned.

"Really? Finding someone who's good is what this is all about. Besides, there were a lot of spies mixed up this time, so I couldn't hire that many either way."

It's troublesome to distinguish each and every one of them, so this time we adopted this method.

If you're a spy, you'll definitely try the exam after seeing how it goes because you're not noticeable in the beginning.

Having thought about it, I made it a way to show the elusive exams and then have them come up with their own names.

In this way, only a guy with real enthusiasm or strength comes up with a name.

Even if the spy wants to try, he can't participate because he stands out and I can remember his face.

Well, I asked Mr. Flair to interview me for a spy who wouldn't care.

With that in mind, I turned my eyes to the two that were thriving next door.

"Belle! How have you been?

Alma was happily talking as she held Bell's hand.

"Yeah, Alma looks good, too."

Bell, on the other hand, was happily answering Alma.

Still, it's so rare that Bell hasn't used a salutation.

Well, Alma is like family, so is it weird to use respectful language?

"Yeah. Belle could really be a maid of honor. Besides, you've always liked the fact that Mr. Leons is taking you with him."

Of course! I really like Belle.

"As it were, well, because it's an exclusive maid for once"

"Wow. You're so born."

"Alma is the knight from tomorrow."

"Eh heh."

"Ahaha."

The two were laughing happily at each other praising each other.

Something's going to make me happy this way when I look at you two.

"Even then, it was good to try with courage. I could have been the knight I dreamed of, and I saw Belle again."

I think so, too.

If I can't show that much strength over there, I've been meaning to hire Alma.

It's not normal for a young girl to be able to try there without raising her hand.

And even if I was weak, I could work out and force myself to be strong.

"Right. And Alma, you're stronger again, aren't you?

"Yeah. Because you worked hard for two years and you were an adventurer. You can't beat Belle now, can you?

No, no, that's not...

"That's not true. I teach Leo martial arts every day.

"Oh, I'm starting to feel like I can't..."

Alma was convinced by herself, looking at my face and nodding.

"Well, Bell's stronger than Hellman."

Probably because you're usually the strongest of the people around me.

"And, Master...?

"Oh, my heart's voice was leaking. Not."

I heard Hellman's sad voice from behind me, and when I rushed to delude him, I made even more of a silence.

"Really? I thought he was my master's most apprentice, but he wasn't... Right. I'm sure I shouldn't have had this chronic heart. I'm going to have to go back to my beginnings and practice dying every day..."

I heard a voice like that, and I turned my face back... Negative dos black aura seemed so depressed Hellman was talking to himself with a bump.

"Hey, do you want me to calm down a little? There's a reason for this..."

"Remember the first time you taught your master. Back then, I was so crazy to death to do special training. [M] Yes,"

"Hey! Ask me!

I said that and grabbed Hellman's shoulders because he was still about to let go of the bumps and the solitaire.

Then, Hellman's soliloquy finally ended.

"Yes, sir"

"You're still level one, aren't you?

"Yes, because in school, it is forbidden to raise the level"

Is it prohibited to level up?

"Huh? Really? Well, no. Hellman is level one, but Bell is above level thirty. Normally, there's more than thirty times the difference. You can't beat a boulder, no matter how hard you try, can you?

"Ya, sure..."

"Are you convinced? You're strong enough."

"Yes...... ok"

I reply, but Hellman didn't seem convinced somewhere and his voice was very small.

I don't know what else to do.

"Well, don't be so depressed because I'm going to stick with you on your next vacation."

If you cage in the dungeon for about two days, you'll be strong enough, right?

"Ho, is that true!?

Oh, Hellman's face suddenly brightened.

Totally, you cash bastard.

"Oh. So, you're gonna fix your mood, right?

"Of course!

Where has the negative aura gone until just now......

"Is Frank coming, too?

"No, fine... Whatever you think, there's no way I can follow you guys in this fight."

"I don't think so. Frank has powerful magic. I'll build the gear later."

It feels like half a game.

It would definitely be more fun for the usual three of us to go.

"Oh, yeah? Then..."

"Okey. So Alma and Bernort say hello from tomorrow. I'm gonna say goodbye today because I have work to do. Ask Bell to show me around the castle. Frank and Hellman, if you like, come around this castle together."

"Okay."

"Yes! I'll come around"

Copy that, sir.

"Okay. So I'll see you later."

After hearing everyone's reply, I said so and headed to my room.

"Mr. Elsie, I'm sorry I kept you waiting"

When I came back to the room, Mr. Elsie was sitting on the couch in the room reading some paperwork.

"No, I'm not waiting. Rather, isn't it too soon? What happened to the Knights exam?

"I'm done."

"Huh? Done!? What kind of decision did you make?

"Does anyone want to take the exam? When I heard about it, there were only three people named after me. It ended sooner than I thought."

"Oh really..."

Mr. Elsie nodded with a difficult face, knowing or not what I was talking about.

"Well, more than that, let me know how it went while I was gone."

"Okay. Even so, it's only been about ten days, so it hasn't gone that far."

"Well, I guess so. Greetings."

I hope nothing in particular.

"Okay. Since Leo-kun's return, he's been well on his way to training artisans and building a magic equipment factory. And I also started recruiting for the general commercial space that Leo had asked for. This is going to exceed the quota without any problems, as many chambers of commerce have signed up right away."

"That was good. Six months from now, we're going to be able to start development as planned."

"Right."

"Oh, and it's got nothing to do with the job, but how's Lou doing?

It's got nothing to do with work, but it's more important than work.

Stress on Lou is very dangerous.

"Is that Mr. Lou? If you're Lou, you miss Leo so much, you're stuck with me all the time except when I'm at work."

"Really..."

After all, Lou has been a long time loner since this previous frenzy.

You have to bring Shelly here often for this.

"Thanks to you, my loneliness is relieved."

Yes, it is. After all, Mr. Elsie misses you, too.

"Excuse me, I'm going to try to stay here as long as I can."

"You don't have to. It's okay. Oh, but once in a while, you can show your face..."

I told him I was fine, but if he really stopped coming, I'd be in trouble. That thought of Mr. Elsie came from Mr. Elsie's voice and expression.

"Yeah, I'll make sure you get here as much as I can."

In the meantime, you should be able to come tomorrow.