CH 433

We parted ways with Helena and the others, leaving the live performance for another time. It seemed that we would be able to get the cooperation of Kleinert-san, the owner of the theater, which was good, even if it was unavoidable.

At any rate, I hope to be able to watch the live performance once I’ve brought all the residents of the town of Gust here.

When we got back to our house, we were greeted by Basleigh-sensei, who was dressed like a Japanese cook for some reason, and we had a nice conversation over the rice she cooked.

“Yep, it’s delicious, Basleigh-sensei.”

“Fufun~, Of course it is! I’ve been living alone for a long time, you know ……”

“That’s lonely, man.”

When Ryuuze said this with a dumbfounded look, Verna-sensei followed up.

“You have to get married soon.”

“Now you said it ……! Well, Verna-san has it nice, doesn’t she, she’s the princess of Luitzar who married some hero and gave birth to a lovely daughter ……! I envy you!”

“If that’s the case, why don’t you just marry Himmel-san ……”

“No, I’m still pretty busy, so maybe not yet.”

“What the hell!?”

Ryuuze finally retorts to Basleigh-sensei, who changes her expression from a regrettable expression and simply says it. Then, Luciela opens her mouth while sticking buttered carrots on her fork.

“Ehh, but if you have a partner, why not? I don’t even have one, you know?”

“But you’re very popular, aren’t you, Sis? I know you get approached a lot at the store.”

“Really? But I feel like it’s not like that. You think so, don’t you, Kudelika?”

“Yes, yes. I think it’s because I’ve seen Lars-kun and Dedite-san.”

Luciela and Kudelica nodded at each other, and I was about to say something, but stopped myself. If I provoked them too much, it might turn into something tedious. I’m going to change the subject for now, so I spoke to Ryuuze. 

“Oh, right, Ryuuze, you said you were going to train, but I’m going to be traveling back and forth between the town of Gust and the royal capital, so I won’t be able to join you for a while.”

“Oh, really? If so, I’ll have Makina and Fath-san train me. Do you mind?”

“I don’t mind. It might different since I’m a martial artist, but I could help with things related to the body.”

“Then I’ll join you too!”

“I’ll be glad to do it with you, Kudelica. Luciel and the others …… I guess you guys won’t do anything like that.”

When Makina looked at Luciel, she nodded with a troubled look on her face. It’s still okay If it was at the academy, but they don’t be fighting for a living, so they can’t help it. 

“I’m sorry. I don’t think I can fight like Makina-chan and the others, so I’m afraid I’ll slow you down.”

“Luciel was better at magic.”

“Oh, that’s true too ……”

When Makina was disappointed, Verna-sensei wiped Tilia-chan’s mouth with a handkerchief and said to Luciel.

“Then, why don’t teach you Tilia-chan and the others how to do magic with me, Luciel-chan? What about you, Naru-chan?”

“I’m thinking of going with Ryuuze. My skills will come in handy in combat, after all.”

I’ve heard that Naru is going to battle and Urka is going to use [Spiritual Arts] in the town of Gust to prepare the skeleton. In the last battle, a group of goblins attacked the town, and he was trying to figure out a way to fight the numbers. He said he’s sorry, but he’s said that he’s going to cooperate. 

“What’s Luciela going to do?”

“Hmmm, secret! I guess I’ll go to the monsters’ garden?”

“Oh, I’ll go with you then!”

“Trim-kun, you’re going to study magic with Aina and the others, okay? You’re fine with it since you’ll be with Ash and the others, right?”

“Chiee~. Shuu, let’s play.”

“Woof.”

“Fufu, Nina’s gonna be so surprised when she sees that.”

“I know, right. But it’s okay, because Schneider and Radia are so docile.”

Although Trim was disappointed, he didn’t mind the magic training and reluctantly followed Aina and hugged Schneider, who was invited into the room. My brother and Nora smiled, wanting to show Nina what they were doing.

That’s how the plan was decided, and after the meal we decided to take a quick rest to prepare for the next day. Aina and the kids were excited because it was a different bed, and they stayed up late playing with Ash and Schneider in the living room.

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And the next morning

“Well, Fath-san, Verna-sensei, please watch over the house.”

“Well, don’t worry about me. Basleigh is on her way to the castle, so I’ll just wait and drink tea for a while.”

“I’m sorry, Master, but I have to go back to my Dad and Mom’s’ place.”

“Don’t worry, give my regards to your parents.”

“I’ll take care of the children. Can you please tell about it to Tigre too?”

“Yes. But Tigre-sensei will be a great asset, so he might say he’s staying.”

When I said that, Verna-sensei laughed and said, “Maybe so.”. And then Ryuuze, who had come out first, raised his voice. 

“Hey, let’s go already. I have to get my dad and the others get ready–“

But before Ryuuze could finish speaking, he was interrupted. It was–

“Oh, is that you, Ryuuze-kun? You’ve grown into a fine young man. You look like a different person than when I threatened you. And you’re the sisters of Bryon Trading Company.”

“Y-You are ……!?’

“You’re the doctor!”

“Y-You ……”

-It was Retzel.

Reiss, Irumi, and Himmel-san, the person who watches on them, and a few knights greets them. Ryuuze and Luciel and the others were surprised. Come to think of it, I said he was alive, but I didn’t mention to anyone else other than my brother and the others that he’s temporarily our ally …… I tried to stop him, but Ryuuze grabbed Retzel by the chest and became furious.

“What do you mean, I’ve grown up! Because of you, my father and I almost died, you know? If you hadn’t made a mistake, Luciel and Luciela wouldn’t even be here too!”

“That’s right! Just let me hit him once!”

“S-Sis, you’d better stay away from him. You don’t know what he’ll do ……”

“Ha-ha-ha, they really hate me, don’t they. Well, it’s good that you’re alive.”

At that moment, Ryuuze hit him, and Retzel was blown away. That guy really doesn’t read the atmosphere, does he!?

“Doctor!? I wonder what you’re doing, you coward!”

“Irumi, right!? You want to get punched too!”

“That’s the one that got us! She’s mine!”

Luciela grabbed onto Irumi and they started to fight. It’s my fault for not telling them, so I intervened and stopped the fight.

“Wait a minute, Ryuuze and Luciela. These guys are helping us right now. It was Retzel who told me that the town of Gust was in danger, and thanks to him I was able to propose that the inhabitants of Gust be brought here by means of the transfer magic …… Honestly, I understand how the three of you feel, but we still need this guy’s help, so please be patient ……”

“…… Damn it! I’m going to back off here because Lars said so, but I’m not letting you get away with it! Let’s go, both of you. Naru, let’s go.”

“Y-Yeah ……”

“Sorry, Lars-kun. I’m going to the transfer magic circle first.”

“Sheesh, you’ve put a damper on my joyful mood.”

After watching the four of them leave, I stood Retzel up and told him with a stern face 

“You should have a better way of saying things. You don’t have to come all the way to the place where Ryuuze and Luciel are.”

“I’m sure I’ll be making an appearance in the coming battles, so it’s better that they know about it. It’s better for the fight to be perceived as being there from the start, even if there is some distrust, than for me to suddenly appear and cause a commotion.”

“…… Haah …… I don’t really understand what you’re thinking.”

“It’s too late for that. Are you in the town of Gust now?”

Retzel asked me without seeming to care.

“Yes, we have a lot of work to do over there. What about you guys?”

“We’re being taken to the castle. I want to tell something about the Gospel’s Descent, after all.”

“Reiss.”

When Reiss stood beside me with her hands in her pockets, Makina lifted him up and pulled her away. As the two of them stared at each other, Himmel-san called out with his usual smile.

“And that’s why, Lars-kun. I know it’s hard, but His Majesty is thinking of ways to help. Let’s do what we can.”

“That’s right. Then we have to go after Ryuuze, so we’re going too. If anything happens, Fath-san is at home, so you can tell her for me.”

“Yes, of course. Be careful.”

After watching Retzel and the others leave, surrounded by knights, we followed Ryuuze to the transfer magic circle.

Next time, we’ll say goodbye to our classmates, and that person will go to town ……

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

The tension is getting worse and worse ……

“There’s still a lot of time before the final battle, but this time, we’ll find out who the Ten Chief Priests are. “