The day after I read the book left by the Second Brave, I immediately tried out the electric magic.
　Instead of releasing electricity outward, the consciousness of wearing electricity like an armor .......

　I chanted this over and over in my head and imagined activating the magic, and then I heard a rattling sound of electricity.
　I looked around my body and saw that the electricity I had visualized was wrapped around me like armor.

'Yes!　Success!　Look, Elaine!　It worked!
　As soon as I made it, I turned around and showed Elaine, who was watching me, that I'd made it.

That's good. So, do you think you'll be able to move faster?

Yeah, I'll try .......

How's that?

'......!!!!　You scared the shit out of me!
　When I moved in front of Elaine like I was moving at a moment's notice, Elaine looked surprised and then quickly became angry .
　Yeah, she's cute .

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Well, that's good. It's better than that!　Now we can counter the unattributed magic!

Yeah. But I have a feeling it's going to take a lot of time to get used to this speed.
　It's fine for simple movement, but if you're going to fight someone with a ...... sword, I think it's going to take a lot of time.

''It's just a matter of practice. Good luck.

Yeah. I'll do my best.

'Excuse me!　Is Master Ereminane here?
　As I was giving Elaine a hump and appealing to her to do her best, a knight walked in loudly.

'What?　What's going on?

General Edmund has returned, sir.
　General Edmond?　Who's that?

Well, that went faster than I expected. Did they cut you down pretty good, huh?

No. I think they came back with some kind of result.

Yeah. Okay, all right. Why don't I come with you during your audience?

Yes. It's nice to meet you.
　Ah, I guess I'm out of here.
　I was hoping to spend a little more time with you ...... but I guess Elaine has some business to attend to.

Let's go.
　As I was disappointed, Hélène grabbed my arm and started walking out of the room as if it was natural.

'Huh?　Am I going with you?

'Yes. . General Edmond is the one who's been entrusted with the command in the war, so I think you'd better meet him.
　So that means he's going to be my boss in the future?
　Well, that's definitely something you should meet.

General Edmond, ...... what's he like?

He's a very talented man. Well, you'll find out when you meet him.

Hmm.
　What the hell is he like?
　For God's sake, be as serious as Mr. Aaron!
　I don't want to be talking about dying because of an incompetent boss or anything like that!



'Huh?　Is your audience over already?
　As they were walking down the corridor to the audience room, Hélène suddenly stopped and spoke to one of the men .
　By the looks of it, ...... he has a sword, so is he a knight?　No, he's dressed in expensive-looking clothes, not armor, so he's an aristocrat?

"Oh, Your Highness. Yes, Your Highness. I just finished.

So does that mean you really came back with some kind of achievement?

"Yes, sir. You have succeeded in creating a perfect opportunity to start a war.
　Yeah ...... I'm not sure what you're talking about, but I know this guy is General Edmond anyway.

An opportunity to start a war. ...... How far away is that going to be?

'Yes, ...... I'd say four years early, right?　We will attack the Empire just in time for Leonce Muldaine to come of age.
　Leons?　I've heard that name somewhere: .......
　Ah, the descendants of a former hero!　As I recall, I was the one who had to be the most vigilant, right?



Can I ask you why?

'Of course it's all right. The Empire is planning to marry Leonce to a princess just as he comes of age and make him a duke. To fill the hole in the House of Philibert that is now gone, as soon as possible.

'What?　The Filibert family is gone?　Didn't you plan to work with House Philibert to invade the Empire?
　Another word I didn't know: ...... What is the Filibert family?
　I'll have to ask Hélène to tell me about it later.

''That's why the Philibert family wasn't cooperating at all. Well, if Leonce wasn't so good, we could have waited a few more months.

So the rumors about the prodigy are true?

He's no longer a child prodigy. He's gone through two dungeons in just a few days.　I don't think they'd normally be so reckless, even if it was to accurately reduce the tax revenue for the Philibert family.
　Two dungeons!　I know how ridiculous that sounds.
　Really, who the hell is Leons?
　It's possible that he was a demon king incarnate or something, right?

'I'm really starting to worry that you're going to say that much. The kingdom is going to lose if Kite doesn't do her best.

Oh, me?
　I don't want you to be talking to me all of a sudden, and I don't want you to be depending on me?

Yes. If you, the kingdom's trump card, don't win, who will?
　Maybe so, but from what I've heard from ......, I can't find anything to beat me at all?

'Princess ...... could he be ......?'
　As I was complaining in my mind, the general was staring at me.

'Oh, I never introduced you . It's the hero I summoned, Kite!

'I see he's the brave one: ......
　Just when I thought the general had unnaturally extended the end of the word ......, a sword flew from the general .

　Kin!

　It was a close call. ...... If I hadn't been trained by Aaron, I'd be split in half now.
'Hey!　What the hell are you doing!
　When I stopped, I heard Hélène's angry voice belatedly.
　Of course I'm going to be angry. Well, I want to be angry, too.
　At some point, I'm still not sure I fully understand the culture here, so is this how you greet me?　What a thought .

'Yeah ......, honestly, I don't think I'm going to be able to match him as it is now.
　The general said this and put away his sword, overhearing Hélène's voice.
　I'm sure you've heard of ...... or something, but apparently there are only freaks in this country.

That's true. That's because the kite is still growing in strength. See what happens in six months, okay?　Because Kite is definitely going to be strong!
　Thank you for believing in me, Elaine.......
　I'm gonna be strong.

Well, you're right. I've heard brave men grow faster than we think. And I need the hero to be strong. Therefore, I'll help you a little too.

'What?　Can you do anything for me?
　Huh?　You're asking for this guy's help?　He's the one who's going to cut you down.
　Isn't that kind of scary?

"Yes. To tell you the truth. I did manage to pick up quite a bit of loot on this expedition.
　The spoils of war?　What, you mean you stole it from the Empire?
　I've heard so many times since I came to this world that the Empire is a powerful country, so I can't help but think ...... is honestly amazing.

So that's what we got here. So what did you bring back with you?

That's the man who almost killed that Leonce.
　Leons is dying!

'What?　How!

You'll have to ask him. His name is Gerd Fermat, and he's quite an interesting man.
　After saying that, the general turned his back to us and began to walk away.

''Fermor is not a famous magic tool merchant: ......
　After the general was gone, Elaine muttered to herself.

'A magic tool?　Oh, the kind they use for lights and stuff.
　It's like an electrical tool from the old world.

That's right. The Fermor Trading Company has become the biggest trading company in the world in a single generation, selling its magical tools.


　The world's largest trading company ...... and that a member of their family is in the kingdom.

''Huh ...... I wonder how that Fermor Chamber of Commerce person came to the kingdom?''

What?


　A man came up to us a while later.
"Pleasure to meet you. My name is Gerd Fermat.
　Mr. Gert is hairy and shorter than I am, roughly 5'6" or so.
　I knew he was a craftsman by the looks of it.

Thank you. So, tell me how you nearly killed the prodigy.

''Oh, that's easy. I just detonated a bomb with 'instant death' added with an additional magic that only I can use, right next to Leons.
　Granting magic?　It's the first time I've heard that word again. ...... I've got a lot to learn from Elaine today .

It's a granting spell ...... but if it's instantaneous, shouldn't Leons be dead?

That said, something about Leons seems to have a way of preventing instant death ...... that didn't end up killing him.

Yeah. Well, isn't it great to be one step closer?
　Yeah, you're right. I think it's really great that someone who can traverse two dungeons was able to get hurt that badly.

Oh, thank you.

So, let's get down to business.

The main thing?

Yes, it's about the work you have to do, starting tomorrow.

Oh, you mean business. Okay.

Starting tomorrow, you're going to help me make my kite stronger.

Kite?　Are you talking about that dark-haired man over there?
　Mr. Gert asked Hélène while giving me a look.
　Well, I never look so strong.
　You think I'm in trouble or something.

That's right. The trump card of the realm. It takes a hero to defeat a family with the blood of an Imperial hero, right?

Surely ...... so what exactly am I supposed to do?

It's up to you. You'll have to talk to him.
　Huh?　Why don't you give her some more direction?
　And if it didn't occur to you, maybe we could work on it together?

Ha, ha. ....... Okay.

So go for it, Kite.

Uh-huh.
　Seriously. Let's figure this out together!
　I tried to appeal to her with my eyes, but she didn't get it, and she walked out of the room.


　Oh, well, it's no use.
It's nice to meet you. Let me introduce myself once again. I'm Kite, summoned to this country as a hero.

My name is Gert. When I was in the Empire, I worked with magical devices.
　Oh, I thought you were a craftsman. You're a researcher.

"A researcher? I heard that. I heard Fermor was famous for their magical tools.

'Well, yes. The quality and production of magic tools is better than any other trade.

It's that great~. By the way, what kind of magic tools do you make, Gert-san?　I've only been in this world for about six months, and I don't know much about magic tools other than the ones I use on a daily basis.

Oh, okay. All right. I'll just have to show you my creations. Okay, follow me.
　Something about Mr. Gert's eyes suddenly started to sparkle: .......
　It's like this ...... you're so eager to get people to see your work .
　Yup . He's also a bit of a weirdo, but I think we'd get along just fine.


　Then he shows me to Mr. Gert's room.
"Is this Mr. Gert's room?

Yeah. It's a little spacious since it's a lab.

Hi. Oh, nice to meet you.
　There was a man pouring magic power into the magical stone mountain.
　Amazing . What kind of magic does this guy have, pouring magic power into so many magical stones and not a single change in his face?



Yeah, you don't have to worry about that one.

What?

He's a slave. He's just a tool for my magic supply.
　Huh?　Slaves?　Oh, if you ask me, there's a collar around his neck .
　I've heard of slaves, but they really did exist in this world: .......

'Hey!　You still treat me like a slave!　Have you forgotten how many demons I killed on the way here?

'Huh?　What are you talking about?

What?
　No, I feel like a good friend of ...... is more suited to watching their interactions than a slave and master relationship, don't you think?

All right, all right. Why don't you just cut the crap and let him see what I've done!　But I was so desperate to get away that I couldn't bring it to that point.
　And then Mr. Gert took some things out of his bag.

　I took two things from the bag and asked him.
"What's this?

'That's it?　It's a magic gun and a magic sword. I spent over a year perfecting both of them.

'Heh ......, can you use this if you pull the trigger?'

Yeah. Look.
　When I asked him how to use the magic gun, Mr. Gert took the magic gun from me and shot at the slave man.
　Eh!

Hey!　If it wasn't for me, I'd be dead!
　Before I could react in any way, a yell like that echoed through the room.

'I shot you because of you. . or something like that, and when you pull the trigger, the magic pops out.

'Great!　I don't know how it works or anything at all, but I know it's great!
　If anything, I think the slave man is awesome.
　How did he dodge the gun?　I mean, it's amazing how much trust you two have in each other to be able to pull a gun off.

Isn't it?

'What are you embarrassed about, that was originally invented by your father, wasn't it?　I miss the days when I was desperately trying to draw a magic circle, saying I didn't want to lose to my dad or something.
　So you wanted to take what your father invented and make it your own?

Shut up!

'Hey!　So don't shoot at people!

It's like.

Oh, so Gert's father was a magician too?

'Oh, ah, ......'

I'm not a magician, Kukku. They say he's the most accomplished magician in the world.

'Wow ...... you're such a great guy. ......
　And that's why Mr. Gert wanted to win his father.

He's not too happy with his father. He gets really cranky when I talk about my dad.

Does that include you?　You've always been all about getting your dad's praise.

Oh, shut up!

You two must be very close.
　From what I've heard, they're so similar in so many ways, I think they're already best friends.　I doubt it.

"How?
　No, they're too close.
　I couldn't help but laugh at the sight of them in perfect synch.