CH 539.6

“Luciel and the others are gone too. Now it’s just us.”

“It doesn’t matter who’s first, but I think the peddlers are better at gathering information, and I had to take the equipment, too.”

After seeing off Luciel and the others, Ryuuze heads back into town, talking to Urka. The largest group of disguised peddlers had disappeared, leaving only the adventurers, Ryuuze and the others.

< Are the equipments sufficient?>

“I’ve been given one made from the ore that Luciel found, so I’m good …… I guess it’s not necessary for Jireh.”

“Ogure-san, Lars, and the rest is Makina using her full strength, and Ryuuze carrying Roza-san’s greatsword.”

“Me too.”

“I’m sorry, Fath-san too! Where’s Sephiro?”

When Fath-san, who was following behind, narrowed her eyes and tapped her on the shoulder with a laugh, Urka jumped in surprise and changed the subject to Sephiro.

“I can use my skill to put a hole in his stomach too!”

“That’s so dangerous ……”

“All the girls who follow Lars-kun have ridiculous strength.”

When Naru says this while looking into Ryuuze’s face, Fath crosses her arms with a difficult face and responds.

“Well, there’s a saying for people like us who flaunt their power: “The strong are attracted to the strong.”. I think Lars is going for it. “

“He’s been strong since he was a kid, so I get it. I’m trying my best to catch up with him, but I guess it’s a matter of skill.”

As Ryuuze looked up at the sky with his hands clasped behind his head, Fath stopped, shaking her head and said.

“To be honest, Lars is a bit out of the norm, partly because he’s a reincarnator and partly because his skill matches his personality. He’s humble, but if he fought with anything at all right now, I’d probably win two out of ten times. “

“Are you serious ……”

“Yes. I’ve heard that when Lars was a child, he saved Ryuuze and Brao from being killed by Retzel. He could have abandoned them back then.”

“S-Shut up!? My old man and I don’t lurk any more. Well, that’s why he’s Lars! I’d die for him. I owe him that much.”

“Don’t tell me you plan on dying ……”

Naru holds Ryuuze’s hand anxiously, who speaks with a straight face. While the two of them were looking at each other, Jireh made eye contact with Fath and opened his mouth.

“I want to see the serious Lars.”

The words that were released at the same time were exactly the same, and Sephiro tilted his head as she hugged Fath.

“Big brother being serious?”

“Yeah, he was somewhat serious when he fought with Vertical, but he hasn’t shown his true power yet. I’m just wondering what will happen when he gets serious.”

When the dragon Jireh sighs at Fath, who has more power than any other dragon in the world, Ryuuze and Urka gulp down their spit.

“Then maybe this whole mess will be over soon.”

“Well, if things go in order. As I said before, Lars is kind. So, he’s vulnerable to hostage takers and false pleas for their life. He seems to have made up his mind after Sandiola, but he’s also hesitant to kill people.”

“I can’t imagine Lars as a murderer.”

“Yeah, I can imagine it happening due to an accident, though.”

Naru shakes Ryuuze’s hand and says she agrees with him. Then Fath nodded and said.

“Well, I think so too. I think the time when Lars will get serious is when something happens to Makina. But it’s best if nothing happens.”

“Yeah, we’ll be traveling while we train. Everlide, huh …… I’m looking forward to it.”

“I have to go say hi to Milfy too. We’re leaving in three days, right?”

“That’s right! I’m going to play with Aina-chan and Tilia-chan when I get back, so we have to get back early. Tilia-chan’s already gone to Everlide, though.”

“Ahh, Verna-sensei often takes her around, doesn’t she ……”

While talking about this, Ryuuze and the others returned to the town, and three days later, they departed. But two days later–

“Well, we’re leaving too♪”

“Yes! I didn’t think we’d be going too, but—“

“Okay. Dad, Mom, I’m off.”

“Yes, His Majesty says you just have to stay in the shadows, so don’t overdo it.”

“No. Lars and the others are in more danger, so I’ll take it easy and think of it as a honeymoon trip.”

–Helena and the others, who had been working in secret, were about to leave the town of Gust.

“Well, both Dedite and Nora had good grades at the academy, so I think they can manage if it’s not a full-scale war. Besides ……”

Marianne looked at the back of the carriage and let out a sigh before continuing.

“…… I think I do feel safer with those people around?”

“Ahaha, yeah. Me, Nora and Helena-san have been given good equipment too.”

“I’ve never worn so much armor in my life! You look so cool, Dedite-kun!”

“Me too, I’ve got more than just Sarge’s gear, and we’ve got Radia and the others, so we’re no longer any match of those small fries♪.”

“Grrruuu♪!”

“Woof!”

“I was also surprised that Nora’s tamer certification was accepted so easily.”

Roen smiled and patted Radia, then quickly turned serious and hugged Dedite and Nora. 

“…… Make sure you come back. I won’t forgive you if you die or anything.”

“Yes. Helena-san, shall we go then?”

“Yes, sir. Excuse me, aunt and uncle, but I borrow these two!”

And so the carriage, drawn by Radia, slowly begins to move forward. The goal is …… Berias. To the place where Lars and Makina are.

“…… Why is Helena-san doing this dangerous thing?”

“Hmmm, maybe to repay Lars? I owe a lot to Lars for the idol opportunity, the costume, at Sandiola …… and many other things.”

“Did you actually like him?”

“…… Who know♪ I’m counting on you in the fights.”

As if to evade Nora’s question, she called out to the figure sitting in the back of the truck.

“……”

The figure gave a small nod.

–In this way, all the members with a mission set out on their journey. To the turbulent battle in another country ……