It was the evening of the third day since we left the Humane Kingdom.

Currently, Virum and the others were preparing for the night camp in the grasslands about halfway to their destination, the high elves' base.

The first thing that comes to mind is to pull a little more of that out of the way.

Hmmm... Is that about right?

'All right, let's lock it up right here. Oma, tie up the same spot as yesterday.

Okay, all right. Um...

Wyrm and Cunaria set up the tent, and Oma, who had a free hand, fastened it with a rope.

Surprisingly, it seems that Oma, who should have been traveling alone, is not very familiar with the task of setting up, and seems to be struggling to secure the tent.

From what I've heard, he used to climb a random tree or rest in the shade of a rock when he was camping.

''Hmmm, I guess I'd better stew it up a bit more.

"Which one? Mmmm, delicious! Quite the Mel!

"Cluedo!

Oh, no, no, Mio! High Sierra will copy you, won't she!

Meldina, Miselio, and High Sierra are the ones who are preparing dinner at a little distance from Wyrm and the others.

In all likelihood, it's mostly Meldina who is doing the cooking, while Miselio and Heishela are busy picking and eating, which they call tasting.

The exchange with Meldina, who was trying to stop them, looked quite smiling from the edge.





I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them.

I'm back.

Welcome back, Hu. What's going on around here?

'So far, so good. The smell of danger, we've seen and heard it all before.

Okay. Okay, let's get some food.

Virum labored over Fumil, who was out scouting.

Merdina handed her a bowl of soup as she sat down next to him.

It's calakutidori soup today. I hope it will suit Fu-sama's palate...''

"It smells so good...

The taste of the soup seemed to be passable, and Fumil gave a thumbs up.

Starting with that, Virum and the others also began to sip the soup.

''Speaking of which, how did Virum-san notice the high elves' intrusion? I don't care if it's Mr. Fumil, who can smell it... at least I didn't notice them approaching at all.

'Sure... those guys were completely out of sight, weren't they? How did the Master find out?

Suddenly, Oma, who poses a question as if it had occurred to him, is joined by Cunaria, who seems to have been thinking the same thing as him.

If Virum hadn't noticed the intrusion of the High Elves at that time, Meldina and Miserio would have been kidnapped.

'What. I think Coona knows what's going on.''

"'Huh? (What?)

'You just gave me your answer. I realized that they had gone completely out of their minds.

Vilm answered Oma and Cunaria's question in a matter-of-fact manner, but the two of them tilted their heads with an expression of not knowing what they were saying.

''That's right... Oma, can you erase the signs and magic power?''

'What? I could do that, though.

Then I'll turn around and close my eyes and you're free to move around and watch.

As it is, Virum turns back without even hearing Oma's answer and closes his eyes as declared.

Oma was somewhat puzzled by the situation, but he erased his own signs and magic power and held his beloved naginata at the lower level so as not to make any noise.

''You've drawn your weapon. The way it feels, you're holding it at the lower level.''

Huh?

Oma, flustered by being able to guess the movement without hesitation, retreated a few steps back with sweat on her forehead.

You have taken about four steps back. Your concentration is disrupted and your cloakwork is messy.

Wow... That's... That's right.

Interesting. How on earth do they do it?

Meldina and Cunaria looked in amazement at Virum, who had guessed Oma's movements with an accuracy that they would believe if they were told there were eyes behind them.

The fact that it's completely cut off from the air means that there will be a gaping hole in that space. You can't feel its presence or magic, but you can follow the void that is created. Oma, just stay out of sight and stay put.

Oma stands there, oblivious to the spot as he was told.

'Mel, Kuna, focus your attention on where Oma is right now. The air and magic power flowing in space is blocked only where Oma is. Feel that discomfort.

Moving to Meldina and Cunaria's side, Vilm explains it to them in a way that they can understand it as easily as possible.

''Oh, this, I guess?''

It's true... it's just a little bit, but it doesn't feel right.

'If you can sense that much for the first time, good for you. Oma, next time I'll take the hint out of your mind and you'll do what you did with Mel and Cuna.

Oh, oh!

It doesn't seem to be my imagination that the explanation to Oma feels like a chore compared to that to the two of them.

Even with such a cursory explanation, Oma must have good sense to immediately notice the discomfort of the airborne blockade.

''It looks like all three of you were able to do it. The air interception is the basis of covertness, but keep in mind that it can be detected.

Yes!

Oh!

'I see, it was definitely a blind spot. I didn't know there was such a way to detect a hint of distraction...

The three of them seem to be delighted with their new discovery.

Meldina's reaction is especially loud and her eyes sparkle more than usual.

'And while we're at it, let me tell you one more thing. It's hard to learn this one overnight, but it's worth knowing.

At those words, Vilm confirmed that the three of them had turned their gazes to him, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

''I don't care what means you use. Just don't lose sight of me...''

What?

Gone?

When did this happen?

The three of them are surprised to see Virum suddenly disappear as if he were blending in with his surroundings.

They tried the method they were taught earlier, but they were still inexperienced and couldn't sense any discomfort.

'Where did he go? I hear you left this place with a speed that I can't track with my eyes...

'No, Ville said not to lose sight of it. Besides, we know all about strengthening, so there's no need to reiterate that. I'm sure he's around here somewhere.

'There was no movement in the Master until he was about to disappear. If you move quickly, you should be able to get some idea of his position by air flow and sound. I still think the Master is close by.

You're right.

The three of them argued and searched for Virum's figure, but they couldn't help but turn around at the sound of a voice that came from where he had disappeared earlier.

There was Virum returning their gaze in the same outfit as when he disappeared.

'Looks like we've all lost track of each other, but Cunaria was close to being right. I didn't move an inch from this place.

It seems hard to believe that the three of them haven't moved from the spot despite the fact that all three of them have lost sight of each other, and the three of them turn their gazes to Virum with an unusually half-believing gaze.

'It's easier to understand if I show you by doing... Mel, Kuna, come over here.

'What? Yes, sir.

Uh-huh.

Calling Mel and Kuna, Vilm took their hands as they came to his side.

''Huh!''

What?

The two of them are taken by hand without any warning, and their cheeks turn red at the surprise.

Of course, you know that Virum has no other intentions.

''Well then, let's go...''

As before, Vilm disappears into space, blending in with the space.

''Lie... feel, is there a feeling?''

What's going on? This,

It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

It's not a matter of "blocking out" signs and magic, it's a matter of "attuning" them to their surroundings. If you can do that, the creature will think there is nothing there. Of course, it's a high degree of difficulty because it has to be attuned to all sorts of things, from air flow to the flow of magical elements in the atmosphere, as well as all sorts of other things.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of it.

But Meldina is the only one who has already tried to fight a real battle.

After that, Oma will experience the same thing as them, but, as expected, she has not been able to master it.