Baru was training alone in a training hall in the royal palace.
　The different abilities he possessed were not similar to magic.
　Still, the point of kneading magic power was the same.
　And in order to create a lean movement, he practiced thousands and thousands of repetitions.

''Isn't that amazing, Master Bartolomeus?''

We've been moving around for almost two hours now.

First of all, your stamina isn't the same as ours, is it?

　The soldiers, watching from afar, were talking in hushed tones.
　Everyone had a sense of respect and awe for Bal.
　The man who is touted as the strongest is not simply strong.
　First of all, each of his basic movements were tremendous.
　The soldiers you are watching are even working for the royal palace, so they are one of the most talented people in the world.
　That's why I was able to feel Baru's greatness to some extent.

You can't build a great power in a day. You don't become the most powerful in a day.

　One of the soldiers said smugly, and there was a woman's voice that responded.

'You're right,'

　When the startled soldiers turned around in unison, they found a beautiful elf with a cold emerald gaze.
　It was Vilhemina, one of the Eight Divine Brilliance.

''Vi, Lady Vilhemina, .......''

Bartholomeus, of course, does not cease to train, but what do you people do?

　Meena spoke in a voice reminiscent of ice.

'Isn't it your job to be a shield for royalty and people to protect them in case of an emergency?

Yes!

　The soldiers straighten their backs as if they've been whipped and rush back to their training.
　Meena, who looked away with cold eyes, spoke to Bal at the right moment.

''Val-sama, thank you for your help. I have brought you some towels and drinks.''

Yeah.

　Val rested and took the cup of drinks from her.

'Are the soldiers back? I thought watching them was part of the training.

I decided that they were close to skipping out, so I sent them away, thinking it was inappropriate to do so.

　Meena replied, not taking offense.
　Then she spoke to him as he chuckled under the mask.

'You seemed more devilish than usual, is there anything I can do for you?

　If there was something wrong, of course she was going to enter the war, she said.

'Oh. A fire bear has gone out to the village. Fortunately, no one died, but it was a coincidence.

　Meena sensed that Val's words were filled with anger, and she listened in silence.

'I feel that we need the power to keep even demons like that away. If we fight them, damage is inevitable. That's why deterrence is so important.'

...... Do you want a deterrent enough to keep the demons away from your village and town?

　Val affirmed Meena's words.

'Yes. I think that's the ultimate in strength, the ultimate achievement of strength, to keep away ...... only those beings that are harmful to people without causing them harm.

　Val says regretfully.
　The power he possesses is mighty.
　If he unleashed it, the demons would run away and never get close, but there's no telling how much damage he could do to the village and town.
　That's why he has a number of limiters on it.

'Demon repellent won't work against some of the more powerful ones, right?

　Even though she was told about a realm that would seem impossible for a human approximately, Meena responded with a serious face, not even laughing.

'Maybe a dragon would or could be substituted, but I don't know where they are. Meena doesn't know?

I don't know where the dragons are, by the way.

　Meena said apologetically in response to Val's question.
　Dragons are said to be the strongest demons, and if you defeat them, you can gain immense honor.
　But the strength of that is overwhelming, and even the empire would have to be prepared to have a province or two wiped out ...... if Val and Meena weren't there.

'If we could do it now, we would have a system of distributing the amulet to all villages, but if there are demons that don't work, the knights and national army staying in the larger towns would be notified immediately.

　Thinking that she shouldn't be so unknowing, she gave her own alternative.

'Right. The Ministry of Magic is supposed to be doing this, but it's limited in both budget and production capacity.'

　Val told him that's why he was doing his best.

I live on the blood money of the grass. It is my duty to continue to aim for the best. There can be no compromise.'

'Then, if I may be so presumptuous, I will join you. I'm sure Mr. Val could eventually reach this goal on his own, but it would be better to have someone to work hard with. I'm afraid I am not up to the task, but I will do my best.

　Meena offers feverishly.

'...... Right. I may be able to borrow some insight from the elves. Best regards.

Yes!

　She smiled her happiest smile when Val asked her to do so.

'...... Are those two still trying to be strong?'

Come on, now?

　The two men could not hear the soldiers' conversation.