If you say there's a chance of an invasion happening, isn't the first thing we should be doing is removing the rust?

　Ordovine says.
　Zelgius agrees with a small nod of agreement.

'Agreed. I have been an adventurer. But as a first class adventurer. I haven't used the power of the Eight Divine Brilliance in a long time.''

Me too. Wilhemina gave me a little privacy the other day, but that's all.

　They both twitched at Jurgen's words and shook their shoulders.

'Vilhemina or ...... an elf who doesn't have a very good reputation. How did it go?

　Jurgen laughs at Zelgius' question.

"The elves pose no threat to our country unless they are handled properly. The only thing that worries me is the possibility that some fools may not be able to handle them properly.

'If you say so, it must be true,'

　Ordovine said, and Zelgius nodded meekly.
　Their trust in Jurgen is certain.

'Do you have any idea about anyone who might be willing to join us for rust removal?

　Jurgen answers Ordovine's question immediately.

'If it's all right with you guys, I'm going to ask the guy from Bartolomeus?

　They both choked for a moment at his statement.
　It was understandable that Val was his apprentice and the easiest person for him to ask for help.
　And they also understood painfully why he was trying to get confirmation.

'All right. It's fine.

　Zelgius replies in an emotionless voice.

'Me too. Let's see how rusty he is with that guy.

　Ordovine said in a strong tone, his chest thinning with age.　
　Jurgen nodded slowly and used his magic tools to call Val out to him.
　A few seconds later, Bal and Meena came to where they were.
　There was no need to check every single time the elves brought Bal with their transfer magic.

''It's been a while, Bartomeus.

　When Aldovine called out to him, Val took off his black mask and greeted him with a nostalgic smile.

''Long time no see. Stormy Emperor Ordovine-sama.''

　Immediately the old man's face wrinkled with shame.

'Stop it, Bartolomeus. I am a retired man now.

Excuse me.

　Val apologized and then laughed.

''But I'm sure that as long as you're back, your reputation for bravery will follow you.

'Don't let me think about something I don't like. My late wife teased me about it a lot.

　Ordovine slumped down with his hand against his own forehead, which was noticeably wrinkled.
　He smiled a wicked smile at that and then spoke to Zelgius.

''It's been a long time, Zelgius-sama,''

Yeah. You're getting old, aren't you?

　Zelgius narrowed his eyes nostalgically.
　Finally, turning to his master, Val asks a question.

''Are you sure you're going to match hands with these members?''

Yeah. That's why we called you. Even in my old age, I can think of no one else who can fight us three to one.

　He understood why Jurgen had confided in him.
　One on one, all of the eight divine lights would be able to fight Jurgen and the others now.
　But if it was three against one, only he and Vilhemina would be able to do it.

''Meena could probably do it too, but in that case, there would be no one left to prevent the aftermath of the battle.

　That was why Val had brought Meena with him.
　Even Jurgen knew very well that he was not very handy, even if he was the strongest.

'I knew if I called you, you'd bring Wilhemina with you. That was to be expected.

　Juergen could see through his character as well.

''That's a master,''

Well, you haven't had a 30-year relationship with this guy.

　He responded to Val's lift with a cold sniffle.

'What shall we do with the place?　Would you like to show the students at the Academy?

　He is well aware of his sycophantic master's personality, so he doesn't get hurt by the response and poses his next question.

'I would like to have the place set up as an isolation ward. Vilhemina, can you do it?

Yeah.

　Meena answered the confirmation from Jurgen immediately.
　Satisfied with that, Jurgen answered his next question.

The fight is not something that needs to be shown to anyone. The fact that you are the only one who is extremely strong, I don't need to spread the word about it.

I understand.

　Val replied, grateful for his master's consideration.