After confirming Sophia's work and Mark's squeezing, me and Garnett decided to continue on and see how Lionel and Chandler's training was going.

　Due to the nature of our work, the White Wolf Knights (me and the rest of us) often ride into dungeons and take part in battles.

　Chandler, who excelled in the ability to fight on an individual basis, and Lionel, who was skilled in commanding group battles, were the two people who could be called the mainstay of this order.

　Their battle training is undoubtedly part of their job.

　So the environment where they can train comfortably is going to be well prepared in its own way.

"......, you look like you're having fun!

　Garnett's mouth twists up in envy as he looks at Lionel and Chandler, who are shooting at each other in the outdoor training area behind the headquarters.

　Garnett usually tends to be my personal bodyguard, but this guy is also the type of guy who likes to move his body, train himself, and fight for the front lines.

　I'm sure that watching the two of them happily training makes me want to join them.

'You want to come along too?　Just enough to blow the rest of your hangover away, right?
'What?　Are you sure?
'We've largely accomplished what we came here for, you know. There's not much need to lug an escort around in the middle of headquarters.

　In and around the headquarters building, Hild and Ambrose, members of the group, and Noir, a staff member of the White Wolf Store, have built a security system that combines their magic-based skills.

　If there was someone who could sneak in through them, I can even assure you that there is nowhere safe in Green Hollow.

I'll take you at your word, then. Hey, lads!　I'll help you!

　Garnet happily ran into the training grounds.

　In the Silver Winged Knights, she participated in training while hiding her true face, not to mention her gender, so the secret won't be exposed even if you let her run amok as she pleases.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a good deal more information on the subject at ......

　While turning back to the building, I make a list in my head of things I can do at the Knight's Headquarters.

　I should go to the library and read back some materials related to "The Ark of the Elements".

　If it's a common room or common room, one of the group members might have brought in something to pass the time.

　As I was walking around with that in mind, I bumped into Mark in the outdoor corridor.

''Whoa, you've been freed from Sir Sophia?''
Somehow the ...... report is done for now.

　Me and Mark stop from either side and sit down on the edge of the building facing the courtyard.

I've heard that Sir Sophia has become quite fond of you. I've heard that he's taught you a lot of things beyond your normal field of work. It's true that combat is not covered, though.
'Thanks to you, I feel more squeezed in than I did when I was a trainee. I'm sure it's not a thankless ......, though. I suppose it's all essential if you're going to be a knight.

　Mark let out a breath with an expression that blatantly reflected his complicated feelings, and his eyebrows knit together.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this article.

It's a very good idea to have a good time with them. When I first started out as an adventurer, the party leader at the time would force me to do chores.

　That was the first party I remember belonging to after I left my hometown.

　It was one of the largest and most influential parties in the area, with enough room to hold a bunch of rookies like me who had no experience or backing at the time.

　I joined at about the same time as Travis, with whom I would continue to have a rotten relationship, and I was mercilessly rubbed in with the rest of my peers.

At the time, I thought, 'He's just going to have to push me around. In hindsight, the experience I was forced to gain was useful in many ways....... Still, I can't help but think that I couldn't afford to spend my time teaching the newcomers every single thing.

　It's true that the experience of being a lowly employee was very useful.

　But in terms of efficiency, it was not worth it.

　It could be denied that I threw away the whole concept of efficient teaching and training methods and trained while doing tedious work.

　But that can't be helped.

　The adventurers who had recruited us were not earning money by teaching newcomers; they were earning money by doing their job and spending their time teaching newcomers, which did not lead to direct income.

　Of course, in the long run, it would be to their benefit if the newcomers were trained, but there are never many adventurers who can afford to think that far into the future.

I think it's really fortunate that I'm able to receive such enthusiastic instruction. The teaching methods are strict but not unreasonable, right?
'Well, ...... that's true. If that man had been my instructor when I was a trainee, I'm sure the training period would have remained enjoyable from start to finish. But there's something a little unexplainable about that .......

　Mark sat down on the edge of the building, rested his elbows on his upright knees, stuck his cheekbones in his cheekbones, and looked at me sideways.

"...... is the reason why Sir Sophia has to spend time with me, and you're the only one who can do it.