Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, with a girlfriend
Her Suela Hendelberg　
　　　Memory Tris
Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)
Magical aptitude 8 (general class)
Post Warriors


The end result was pretty dodgy, but I didn't know what I was going to do after the training was over, so I went back to my room to take a shower to work up a sweat.
I told her I was going to eat out after I showered, and when she offered to prepare an arrangement of elves' food with earthly ingredients, I decided to take her up on it.

Here you go.
"Looks good.

In some cases, in a manga, the story would be about being a good cook and having a poor sense of taste, but that did not apply to Suela.
The green salad vinaigrette with mushroom pasta and cherry tomatoes is original.
There's no fantasy element to it, but it sounds exactly like something a dark elf would eat, and my body is hungry, so I join hands and start eating.

It's good.
Thank God.

The impressions that I had just expressed about how tasty it was going to be were quickly replaced by the realization that it was going to be good.
Maybe it's because of the size difference or maybe it's because she's finished training, aside from Suela, who is happy to hear that.
He silently eats a larger portion of pasta than Suela.
A few moments of silence pass, but I don't dislike the atmosphere.
We chat as if remembering something from time to time and proceed with the meal for more than ten minutes.
The meal Suera had prepared for you is now clean and gone.

Thanks.
"Yes, thank you very much.
I'll do the dishes.
No, cooking is a job to clean up. Jiro should have a cup of coffee.

Then he magically levitated the pot and prepared the after-dinner coffee as I had seen it sometime before, which I thought was better than I could make it.
I watched Suela washing up in the kitchen in my room, wondering how the use of magic could make such a difference in the taste of the instant coffee that comes in my room.
The quiet time passes, thinking it's a nice sight.

I'm sorry.
No, I took it for granted when I was over there. In fact, it's so convenient to prepare meals in this world that it's easy to get lazy, so I feel more comfortable if I'm allowed to do it.
That's how it works.
Yes.

It's true that there would be no induction system over there, and there would be no function to turn on the faucet and the water would come out.
At least when I went to Ithar, I didn't see it.

"Well, it took all of my afternoon to get to ...... Suela, is that pendant working again?
Speaking of that pendant, it's the magic crystal pendant, right?
Yeah, you can go out with it, you know.

I conclude that the Japanese kitchen is probably superior in terms of functionality, and once I'm done cleaning up, I make my afternoon plans.
I wanted to take Suela outside again and asked her if I could use the pendant I used at the summer festival.

Unfortunately, this time of year, other people are using them, so I don't think it's possible. I was allowed to use it on a trial basis at that time as well.
I see.

But unfortunately it was not to be.
It's a shame, but it was originally a fixture of the company.
I tried to suggest it as a matter of course.
Now that you've struck out, you're wondering what to do.

?

Glancing at Suela, she refills my cup and prepares a cup of coffee for herself.
She tilts her head back and smiles as if to ask me what's going on, to which I reply that it's nothing.
Come to think of it, today you're not in a suit, you're dressed like they sell it in Japan.
I took it for granted that you were dressed for the occasion, so I didn't notice it until later.
A simple outfit like a white sweater and denim, but with the right material, it looks as if the model is wearing it.
The question is what to do for the afternoon, which has gotten lost in thought.
Normally, I would finish eating at an underground facility and then decide where to go based on my mood, but this is the first time for me to do so and I am not sure what to do.
You can choose not to go outside, but unfortunately, the only things that can pass the time in my room are the TV or a game that is still wrapped in cardboard.
When it's just two men and women in such a space, it's easy to imagine the future in a few minutes.
If you can't decide on your own, I tried to discuss with my partner, but

"Do you care about the mineral tree?
"Yes, even among us dark elves, it's rare to see one of these used as a weapon. And it's rare for a mineral tree to grow this high.
"I see.

Suela was looking at the mineral tree she had brought back to her room for maintenance.
She sat down and approached the special stand and took a good look at the blade, but after a few moments it was over.

Jiro-san.
"Hmm?

You can't make plans in such a short amount of time, and as I was sipping my coffee, I replied with a kiss.

Would you like to play a mock-up for the first time in a while?

My usually quiet but surprisingly aggressive lover suggested an afternoon appointment.



Sorry, it's my day off.
No, I'm fine with it, but is Suela okay with it?

I didn't think it would be a good idea to sweat it out again afterwards.
I took Suela's suggestion and moved from my room to the training room, thinking it would be a good idea since my schedule was free.

Yes, I've been doing a lot of paperwork lately and haven't had a chance to exercise, so this is the perfect opportunity.
"Is simulated warfare the answer to lack of exercise?



I thought this was a suggestion for women to be concerned about that which is forbidden, but Suera genuinely wanted to move her body and make use of her magical powers.
I can't help but smile at the unique way of getting rid of the lack of exercise that only fantasy can provide.
We're both armed with a wooden staff and a wooden sword for training.
We've changed out of our civilian clothes and into training clothes with protective gear and we're ready to go.
We are now in the process of stretching and relaxing our bodies.

When was the last time?　Fighting Suela.
It's been a few months. It's been months since we last fought before I handed over Jiro's training to those two men.
"Oh, it's that long now.

I remember one time during a rookie training session.
It was as easy as twisting a baby's hand, and I was blown up and knocked over many times.
In a way, maybe this is a good time to do it.
If the first opponent I fought in fantasy was Suela, this is a good opportunity to see how strong I am.
Fortunately or unfortunately, it's the same wooden sword with an iron core as that one.

If I don't go all out, it won't be long now.
"Hmm, I don't know.

Perhaps it's the margin of competence, but she naturally weakens and holds up her wand.
She tells you that she's ready with an air of readiness, not with her mouth.
As you respond, I slowly raise my wooden sword to the upper level and slowly lower it to the right eye position as I let out a deep breath.


!

You don't need a cue.
As soon as they read each other's breaths, the feet move and the striking begins.

"AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

In the training room, you don't need to be shy and utilize the yell with all your might, and my sharpened swordsmanship attacks Suela, who softly handles it.
My rigid sword and Suela's soft cane are in a state of balance.
As I unleash side-nagiri, thrusts, swings, and kesa-slashes, Suela escapes into the gap between my wands, and with just a little force, the attacker shifts the trajectory of her attack, and she unleashes her wand to sew up the gap.
It's a defensive counter that is an example of a wizard's self-defense technique.
Although wizards do not normally have to fight as the vanguard, melee combat is not necessary.
I've been told by Instructor Fusio that it's second-rate if it's useless once the magic runs out.
So even wizards need a certain level of melee combat.
There are cases where they can combine swordsmanship and magic, such as Kaido and Kiyosumi, but most wizards and other rearguards, such as Suela, develop skills that are mainly defensive.
You can also use your own personal computer to make sure that you have the proper tools to use.
It's almost indestructible.
But we can still fight.

"You are getting stronger.
"Ah!

There's no thumping sound like two trees buzzing together.
Instead, the gurgling sound of a storm rumbles as we fight.
Our feet are busy and our positions are constantly changing.
The dark elves' agility fascinates Suela, so instead of running after her, I use my rotation on the axis to follow her movements with minimal movement.
All the while, I continue to wield my wooden sword.
The sword, which weighs about as much as a toy compared to the mineral tree, crushes the wind and rages.
You'll be able to wave your staff to accompany it, and the sword strikes will flow through the air as if to make a path.
As you bring your feet back to the ground, Suera swings her body and delivers a thrust as sharp as a gust of wind.
There is no clean hit for either of you.
They defend or duck with cloaks or each other's weapons, and the offense and defense go back and forth.
To begin with, the prerequisite is that I'm losing when the rearguard Suela and I are evenly matched with the vanguard.
In fact, Suela doesn't use spirits as a handicap.
You'll be able to get close to Suela and experience growth that can't be felt in numbers.

Let's go up!
"Yes!

I'm also much more efficient and effective at strengthening my body through magic circulation, which I can take as poor compared to Suela, compared to the first.
I erased pace distribution from my mind and brought my remaining gears to the top.
At that moment, your brain has spiked up, and you appear to move more slowly than before.
This movement makes your body creak as you take a step closer to your limit instead.
In order to break through Suela, who carefully returns each of my attacks, you grit your teeth and repeat your attacks, taking care not to put any unnecessary force into them.
And then...

Finally, it's here.
From my point of view, it's already

This fight stops.
Her breathing is erratic, and I can see Suela's face below.
It's the same sight I saw some time ago.
I swing with all my might, and my blow catches Suela and stitches her in place.
Previously, I would have been blown away by a quick counterattack.

"Oh my God, you've moved this far and had a shot?
That blow would be fatal to our rear guard.

This time we have authentically contained the movement of Suela.
Something white is manifesting across Suela's surface.

"As soon as I can deploy the defensive spirits, I've lost.
No.

Reversing your handicap is certainly an achievement.
But then you gently remove the sword from above Suela.
Then you'll hear a crack as if you were waiting for it. The surface of the sword shatters, revealing a crack in the iron core.
It's the fact that the sword is no longer able to follow the fight.

As soon as I broke the weapon, I lost.
Then is it a tie?
"Yeah, dammit, I failed to consider the strength of the weapon.
If you channel your magic power in the same way as the mineral tree, you'll soon reach your limit with a wooden sword. Let's try to keep that in mind next time. From what I've seen in our meetings, there's a lot more room for growth.


"Yeah, it's been a long time since I've seen this teacher-student interaction.
Yes.

I laugh along with Suela, who giggles.
Meanwhile, I look back on the battle just now.
The result of the mock battle was another complete defeat in my opinion.
I did my best and Suela fought with the genie sealed off.
No matter how many spirits I had sealed, if you break a weapon without understanding its durability, you're a loser as a warrior.
Suela said it was a draw, but I think I lost, partially and overall.
Suela is right, there is still room for improvement.

Thank you, Suela.
"Yes.

I make a tight fist.
But at this moment I felt I had a clear vision of the direction I should be heading in.
I've been cracking dungeons until now, but now I know what I should be aiming for.


Tanaka Jiro, twenty-eight years old, with a girlfriend
Her Suela Hendelberg　
　　　Memory Tris
Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)
Magical aptitude 8 (general class)
Post Warriors

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Sometimes you need to stop, but you also need to take a step without stopping there.