The office of the Order.
　There, two knights met face to face.

　One was Marks Willington, who was also the Knight Commander, and the other was Aref Gilbert himself.

I've read the reports, and they're amazing. 154 levels in such a short time?　How many death rays have you passed through?
"It's exactly what it says. I've been fighting nasty demons every day and survived.
Goblins and orcs, but also ogres, trolls, chimera and man-eaters?　How did you make it out alive?
If we don't kill them, they'll eat us. That's a lot to take in. ......

　I'm not sure why I'm looking so far away.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

In the event that you've got a lot more than one, you'll be able to use it to your advantage.
"No, I owe it to my many men. I don't think I'm that strong yet.

　In the Great Deep Green Zone, it is difficult to secure food, and even meat is often unsuitable as food.
　Trolls and chimera are especially so.

　While Aref replied matter-of-factly, Marks couldn't hide his surprise at how much he had changed in the past few days.

(What kind of experience could have brought you to this point ....? Isn't it obvious that he is a different person?

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　Marcus was both surprised and delighted by the presence that overwhelmed his surroundings like a wild beast, even though he had reason.
　Marcus was the one who had trained and raised him, and he was experiencing what it was like to be a parent who was happy to see his child grow up.
　Then he flipped through the report they had written and read the contents. when he read the contents.

　Because what was described was the biology of crazy apes.

"Aleph ......, is this some kind of joke?
"No, it's the plain truth. That thing ...... would be a demon that would be a threat to us.
If ...... this were true, it would be terrifying in a way. But ......
"You may not want to believe it. You may not want to believe it, but you can't turn your back on it forever.

　Crazy Ape is a group of apes that only exist in females.
　The females fight for supremacy and the weakest ape transforms into a male.
　The problem is that the transformed males will attack human males.

　The problem is that the transformed males attack human males. In Crazy Ape, the transformed males attack human males in a race for survival and return to their original female form by demonstrating their power.
　The mohawkish act against the human man is a sign of his power, and as a result, the pecking order moves up.
　As long as they act in groups, the pecking order is the most necessary thing for survival, and human males are used as a tool to move up the pecking order and preserve the species.

　Crazy Ape doesn't have any perverted tastes, he's just doing his best to survive.
　The problem is that this creature's behavior is a threat to human men in a different way, but in the first place, crazy apes do not have such thoughts.
　It is just a habit developed from the competition for survival.

"...... crazy, crazy.
"No, if that's what they're doing to preserve their species, then it makes sense. Whether it makes sense is another matter. ......
It's true that they are of different species, but haven't some of them been sacrificed in the past?
Perhaps there are. I don't even want to think about mercenaries and bandits ...... who are in need of money.

　I don't even want to think about it." "There are other villages where people suddenly disappeared, travelers. The list goes on and on.
　In addition, the fact that they move through the forest in packs and change their base of operations makes them difficult to catch, and their power is astounding.
　Ordinary mercenaries are no match for them, and they will surely become pitiful victims.

I'll put out a warning to the Mercenary Guild. We can't afford any more casualties.
That's a good decision. If you fall prey to them, it's your own fault.
Shiro monkey pelts. They sell for a lot of money. But I thought it was only goblins and orcs...

　There are only a few demons that use humans and other races as breeding tools.
　These demons were vermin that often emerged from the forest and attacked human settlements.

　If the mercenaries are also the people, the number of victims will only increase if they do not disclose the information obtained in this way.
　If the mercenaries still challenge and fall victim to this information, it would mean that they were not strong enough.
　In any case, it is a demon with a level of over 200, and even if they are defeated by it, they can only do so at their own risk.

...... You're tired, but you've done your best. Go home and make your wife happy. ......
"No, it's my duty. Thank you for your kindness.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the materials will be given to you in the near future. I'm sorry about today.
I'd like to take some time off. That forest was hell. ......
Okay. ・・・・・・

　As Aleph left the office, Marcus crouched over the desk with his head in his hands.

"This ...... is seriously what I'm supposed to explain?　It's a headache problem. ......

　I can honestly say that my heart is heavy thinking about what I'm going to do.
　That's how abnormal and bizarre Crazy Ape's life was.

　After that, Marcus was ashamed to disclose this information, but the mercenary guild laughed at him, and as a result, many of the mercenaries never returned.
　As a result, many mercenaries did not return. The high price of the white monkey fur was so attractive.
　It was commendable that there were people who risked their lives to bring back the information, no matter how ridiculous it was, but whether or not they believed the information was another matter.



　The mercenaries who didn't believe the information would probably have regretted it intensely.
　However, by the time they regret it, it is usually too late.

　It may sound harsh, but in the world of mercenaries, it's your own fault if you destroy yourself by disregarding information.
　The mercenary guild later bowed to him and petitioned for a search for the missing mercenaries, but Marcus did not respond.

　In the end, it was the mercenaries' fault for not believing the information. .......


　　Back to Santor.


　Three days after returning to the city of Santor.
　As usual, Celestina and Zveit are in the middle of training against a golem.
　However, the golem had been partially changed from a Mad Golem to a Stone Golem.

　The two struggled to defeat the stone golem, and the two who had passed through the line of death seemed to be in great shape.
　Their levels and skills have changed to a level far beyond what they were a week ago, and their movements don't seem as dangerous as before.

"Well, you've improved a lot. You look like a different person.
"After all, experience in real life does change you. You know firsthand what's important.
"How high is the Stone Golem?　The Mad Golem seems to be moving well. ......
"I've kept it at 100 on average. It's still not good for a prolonged battle, but I've had the two of you learn to do that instead.
"That thing, ......, has really grown up to be very reliable. This will give my faction more influence.

　It seems that Creston wants to add them to the faction he has organized.
　When considering the future of the country, a situation where the Mage Order and the Knight Order are in conflict must be dealt with.
　However, even if the faction is weak, the addition of the two who can decipher magic letters will increase their influence.
　And since they are relatives of the royal family, we can't just ignore them.

"You're quite a strategist. But there will always be fools who can't be helped, won't there?
I'll let the dark side handle that. It's under the direct control of the royal family. They'll be happy to help you reform the country.
Isn't there a guild behind the scenes?　Don't you think there are guilds behind the scenes?　The palace servants?
I'm ready. I'm sure they'll find their own way to the bottom of the pile with your recalibrated script.
That's a textbook produced by another faction, isn't it?　It would have been much more useful if they hadn't messed with it so badly.　I don't understand why they did such a stupid thing.
It seems like they're doing serious research, but they're using most of their research funds for bribes. Thanks to this, the serious mages are in trouble, and instead of optimizing it, they turned it into a completely defective product.
It's a vicious cycle. ...... Are you sure this country is safe?　Isn't it a vicious cycle? ......

　Aside from domestic politics, the current situation is that the two countries are dragging each other down in terms of defense.
　If another country were to invade, it could be the first to be destroyed.
　There is no one who is not worried about such a country.

We have to take steps now to prevent that from happening. Who gave us this country? ......
I want to hear it. What could have caused such a situation?

　Of course, it started when one mage sought power and started bribing other powerful nobles.
　When one person makes a mistake, there are only two ways left.
　Either we discourage injustice or we do it.

We're not going to war, are we?　I don't want to get in trouble. ...... I don't want to get in trouble...)

　If we try to correct our mistakes, there will certainly be those who will oppose us.
　If we try to right the wrongs, there will be those who will oppose us, and they will do whatever they can to protect themselves.

Well, we're already on the move. Optimized magic has been scrolled and is now available for sale in the city.
If we can sell some decent magic at a reasonable price, it will help the factions get off the ground?
Well, we've brought in a few mages who were kicked out of the faction.　

　The main source of income for mages is the magic scrolls they sell and the magic potions they create through alchemy.
　The faction collects 60% of the sales to support the foundation of the organization.

　The current lord, Delsasis, sold magic scrolls optimized by Xellos in his store, which was also his side business.
　This was the worst thing that could happen to the factions, as it could shake their foundations.
　After all, the Dukes of Solstair were one of the country's most prominent merchants, and at the same time, they were related to the royal family.
　It was a troublesome family to make enemies with.

"Thanks to you. That spell-erasing formula is very useful.
Once you learn magic, scrolls are just a distraction. Once you've learned the spell, the scrolls are just a distraction. If you sell them, including collecting the magic paper, you'll make a good profit.
A portion of the proceeds will be paid to you as well.　I've already ordered an account with a financial firm that operates in my territory.　
You'll be able to live comfortably for a while.
The land is being cleared and the foundations of your house are already being laid.　Your magic, Gaia Control, is very good.

　When Creston learned of the magic I used at the orphanage, he asked if I would sell it to him.


　I don't want to spread the magic, but by limiting its use, I succeeded in making people turn away from its effects, and now it is so popular that even farmers are buying it.

　By using it for digging holes, consolidating the soil around it to make it look like a rock, digging ditches, etc., in other words, by using it for [civil engineering work], they made it look like it was non-aggressive.
　Moreover, even if the magic is spread, it will not remain in the scroll, and there is no danger of it leaking outside.
　Mages may buy it, but there is no need for mages who can use earth magic to learn this magic.
　Perhaps that's why the magic of Gaia Control has become widely available to the general public.

　This is because ordinary people with low magical power cannot pose much of a threat if they use this magic, but mages and knights who have forgotten the violence of numbers do not see it as much of a problem at the moment.
　But the mages and knights who are oblivious to the violence of numbers don't see it as a problem at the moment, since it's already being used for farming, so in their eyes it's just simple early magic.

Let's look at the training, then. I'm sure Mr. Creston's opinion, with his experience in the field, will be helpful to both of you. I'm not the only one with unbiased knowledge.
"Hmm. I'm glad to know that even an old man can be useful. After all, he's my little grandson.

　Xelloss thought to himself, "You're not talking about my grandson, you're talking about my granddaughter.
　I have a lot on my mind, but I'll just turn my attention back to their training.

"As usual... they're attacking us in the most unbelievable way. And the defense is solid.
"The Stone Golem's defense is troublesome. It's a good thing he's slow. ......
But instead, he's got that thing...

　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.
　Stone golems, which have more defense than mad golems, are impossible to destroy with a single blow, and above all, they can be attacked indirectly.

　The Stone Golem separates the stones that make up its body into countless pieces and makes them float in the air.

Here it comes!
"Tsk!　Mana Shield!

　The floating stones become bullets and are shot at by Zveit and the others.
　The stone floats become bullets and shoot at Tsveit and the others. He deploys a magical barrier to block the attack.

I'm not sure what to say. It's a nuisance to be hit at close range.
It's easy to see because it makes the stone float before it fires, but it has a wide range.
Even if the mud golem gets hit as collateral damage, it doesn't seem to do any damage because it's made of mud.
In the end, you have to destroy the nuke. It's getting more and more annoying.

　There are two types of mud golems: the thick mud golem, which is primarily an attacker, and the thin mud golem, which is capable of medium-directed combat. The addition of the stone golem, which is the key to defense, makes the formation an iron wall.
　The golem can only be defeated by destroying its core, but the process leading up to that core is extremely troublesome.
　Furthermore, even if you destroy it halfway, it will regenerate its body again if the core is still there.

　After returning from the Great Dark Green Zone of Farflan, my level has risen, but at the same time, the difficulty of my training has increased considerably.

If you add a fast-moving golem to the mix, there's nothing you can do about it.
"Exactly. But that's good. You can fail as many times as you want.
"Right. Then I'll do it!
Let's go!
"Silver Wall!

　The two of them deployed the Silver Wall.
　This spell will deploy a barrier as long as the magic lasts, and can change its shape at will.
　Celestina is an assault type that extends countless thorns forward to annihilate the surrounding golems.
　Zveit changes into the form of a huge sword that cleaves away the surrounding enemies.

　In the presence of the Stone Golem, prolonged battle will only lead to exhaustion.
　They mutually decided that sometimes it was effective to make a bold move and defeat the commander in charge.

"Shield Bash!
"Blade Slash!

　The two of them activated and added their martial arts skills to the silver divine wall and dared to annihilate the enemy.
　It's a great way to make sure you don't get caught in the middle of the action.
　Moreover, by adding the technique of close combat, its power is doubled.

　The training would end when the leader golem was defeated, but that golem was an extremely large stone golem.
　It would be difficult to defeat it with a single blow, but if they could attack its core, victory would be assured.
　The two of them tried to find a way to survive in a short battle. That idea itself is not wrong. But .......

　---Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

　---Zudon!

　The leader, Stone Golem Commander, barked and raised his arms to slam the ground forcefully.
　The vibrations generated by the simultaneous impact shake the ground and disrupt the stance of the two.

"What?　I've never heard of this ability.
I've never heard of such an ability!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It's not that they can't use magic, it's just that when their magic power is consumed, they turn into mere stone again.
　However, this does not mean that it cannot use magic.
　In emergencies, he would make such attacks, and when the enemy was frightened, he would crush them with mass attacks.

　In addition, he had a mad golem under his command, which would disintegrate and crawl around like a slime, surrounding them in the blink of an eye.
　Their attempt to find a way to win the battle turned out to be a counterattack.
　As a result, the two of them were covered in mud.

"Yeah, you're making your decision a little too quickly. Not all opponents are willing to show their cards, you know?
"But it's a good fight. I'm looking forward to the future.
But it's frustrating. ....... I was so close.


"I wouldn't underestimate the Earthquakes ...... golem over there.
"The golems in the Great Deep Green Zone aren't as bad as that. The earth quake swept up a lot of earth and sand and blew up the surrounding forest. ...... I miss it.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.

　It was amazing that Xelloss survived for a week in an environment where he could normally die.
　They were amazed at the threatening demon that they didn't even know existed, but even more amazed at the fact that Xellos had survived in such a dangerous place.

　The two pupils knew.
　The two pupils know that the place where they spent their time is not even at the entrance to hell yet. .......
　The Devil's Forest is a deep and terrifying danger zone.

　Despite the shivering, the usual routine of battle training is over.


　　I'm not sure what to say.


　Recently, Zveit has been acting somewhat suspiciously.
　He would occasionally glance at Celestina and let out a deep sigh.
　He still looks after her from the shadows and sighs.

Today is the day. ....... But ......

　To the casual observer, he looks like an older brother who is in love with his younger sister.
　Unaware of this, he hides and wanders between determination and fear.
　He didn't even know that the other female employees were watching him. .......

"Was I ...... such a pathetic person?
No, I think that's your nature.
No way!　I've always lived my life with a sense of pride as a man.
"Proud?　Is that why you tried to use your power to force Luceris to take you?
I'm sure that was my mistake. Now that I think about it, I regret the stupid thing I did.
I hope you're sorry, but there are some people who don't listen to advice. ......
"I understand that I'm not being taken seriously, but I feel frustrated.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　He hadn't sensed his presence at all.

"When did you ......
I'm not sure if you should be doing that right now,......, but I don't think you should.
What?
Even though you're only a single parent, you can't have that kind of infatuation with your blood sister. ......
That's not true!　It's not like that!

　It was here that he realized that his actions were misleading the people around him.

He realized that he had misled the people around him.
"No!　Absolutely not!　I just wanted to apologize!
Apologize?　Apologize? Ah~...... I see.

　It was here that Xelloss realized his mistake.

　Zveit was the heir to the Duchy of Solistea and the one who had abused Celestina in the past.
　I assume that he was looking for an opportunity to clear up his past.

"As you know, he's always been incapable of using magic. But I didn't think at the time that the cause was the magic formula itself. I'll tell you now that my family has been mages for generations.
　I couldn't stand the fact that there was an incompetent being in such a family. Until recently. ......
I'm sure you can understand that.

　Zveit is proud of his lineage, his history, everything.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　But what happens when that situation changes?
　If a person who was thought to be incompetent was in fact closed off from his talents by the main magic formula, and was therefore treated coldly, he would not feel half as guilty.
　In addition, he could not bear the guilt because he was the one who took the initiative in treating them poorly.

...... If you feel that way, why were you so insidious to Miss Luceris?
"That's enough of that!　I'm not sure what to say.

　It was because of the influence of the factions and because I was in a mild state of estrus.

You can't change the past, you know.
You can't change the past. ...... It's true, but I don't understand it myself. I think I had a fever and went out of control. ......
I don't think that excuse will work, but anyway, you want to look back on your past and apologize to Celestina... is that what you want to say?
"That's what I've been saying all along!　Why do you have such an inferiority complex with your own sister ......?
Well, some people do.
I don't have that kind of weird taste!

　I've been trying to find out what's going on, but for some reason Zeroth is making fun of Zveit.
　In fact, he enjoyed watching Zveit's panic.

"Why don't you just apologize? It's that simple.
"Easy for you to say. It's easy to say, but it's a lot harder to do when you're the one doing the talking.


"That's the weight of the guilt you've incurred. You need to come to terms with it, whether you forgive or not.
You can't do that, that's why you're in trouble!

　You can't seem to make up your mind, and you can't take the first step, so you just stand there and watch.
　I don't know how you feel, but I think it's important to have the courage to move forward.
　It is better that he is trying to make a decision, but it is pathetic.

If you feel bad, it is important to bow down immediately. If you keep going on like this forever, you won't even be able to apologize.
　People tend to take the easy way out, so if you can't bow down when the time comes, you'll lose credibility.
However, ...... it's kind of embarrassing or uncool. ......
It's a shame that is so uncool.　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea. When you think of it, you should bow down with vigor.


　I know, but when I go to ...... go to ...... go to ...... go to ...... go to ...... go to ...... go to ......
　The usual bravado is gone. It's honestly unpleasant to watch him fidgeting.
　But the sight of a good young man like this irritates the old man, Xelloss.

　---He snapped.

　And then he snapped.

"Stop talking and go apologize!　You're a man, what are you talking about like a woman, you slacker!
"Whoa!　What's wrong with you, Master? ......

　And then there's Berning.

There's nothing wrong with that!　You've been humiliating her for a long time, and now you've got nothing to be ashamed of!
　This is a matter of pride and man's honor!　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.
"Ugh ...... that's a little pathetic .......

　From there, the heat burns off.

It's not "a little"!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.　It's nothing more than apologizing to your blood sister.
　If you feel bad, apologize immediately!　Even if you don't get forgiven for it, it's your own sin!　If you're forgiven, show me you're man enough to protect her in the future!

"What if they don't forgive me?

Don't start looking at the result before you've even done it!　Act first, there is nothing else!
　The only way to see the path is through action. You don't need to worry about it before you've done anything, and the only thing that will help you is Celestina's reply, but in the end you won't get an answer unless you act!　I'm sure you're not the only one.
　Do you understand?　If you understand, then take action, young man!

　The old man was heated up for the first time in this world.
　First time in a long time he's been burning.

　He was always leading his men in this state on Earth.
　He had crushed many people all night, kept them working until the very last minute, and had even put himself in the middle of it.
　Needless to say, the name he was given was "Chief Dosu".
　It seems that he was in a gray position, as close to black as possible.

I'm sure I haven't done anything yet. ....... Master, I'm going to go get some closure!

　But Zveit, who had always been a hot-blooded man, seemed to feel something hot in his heart.

　The young man started to run.
　To say goodbye to the man he had been.
　　　.
　　　.
　　　.
　Celestina was alone on the balcony, enjoying the breeze.
　The breeze from the forest brought with it the scent of the deep green trees.
　Enjoying this kind of time to herself is one of her hobbies.

　However, there was an intruder in this fine moment.
　It was Zveit.

"Can I have a word with you, Celestina?
What can I do for you?　Brother.
No, this is a matter of personal integrity.
What's ......?

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

I'm sorry for all the things I've done since I was a kid, Celestina ......!
"Brother?　What the hell are you doing ......?

　She was baffled by the sudden bowing.

I'm the heir to this dukedom. I'm the heir to this dukedom. I've been told that since I was a kid, and back then I couldn't stand the fact that you couldn't use magic and had the same blood.
　But now that it turns out that it was a flaw in the magic formula and you were not at fault, I wanted to clear up my mistakes and the many things I've done to you.
　That's why I'm bowing to you. I'm really sorry!　I'm not asking for your forgiveness, I know I've done that much.
"Brother... that's enough.



　Celestina knew how proud Zveit was of his clan.
　She was the only one who could not use magic, and it was probably unavoidable that she had been hard on her.
　However, Celestina knew for the first time that he was sincere when he bowed to her, knowing the error of his ways.

　The Dukes of Solistea have been the guardians of this country for generations.
　The Dukes of Solistea are a family that has been protecting this country for generations. They are a family that has an unparalleled talent for magic and have protected many people with the power of their magic.
　I was born into that family, but I could not use magic, so I understand why I was treated poorly.
　However, Celestina felt the pride of a nobleman when she found out that it was a mistake, and also when Zveit apologized to her.
　So I think I have to respond to that sincerity.

"Brother, what do you think of the teacher's magic?
What?　What's with the ...... out of the blue, I honestly think it's amazing.　That power, and the efficiency of the magic ...... is off the charts.
That's true. But at the same time, it's also a danger to this country.
　How much blood will be spilled if the enemy is exposed to that much power with so little magic consumption?
"It's going to litter the battlefield. It's very different from the magic we know, it's overwhelmingly powerful.
There's also wide area annihilation magic.
I'm not sure I believe that. ...... I've heard of it, but no mage has ever actually perfected it. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　Wide area annihilation magic is another strategic level magic that is currently being researched by various factions.
　It becomes a problem when it is already perfected and possessed by individuals.
　It's like a nuclear warhead walking around with arms and legs.

　As an aside, the distinction between wide area magic and wide area annihilation magic is the size of the power.
　The power of wide area magic itself is constant, and while it can be reduced, it cannot be increased beyond a certain level.
　As a result of the demand for stable power, the maximum power is fixed.
　When it comes to wide area annihilation magic, there is no limit to its power, and theoretically, it was thought to be able to destroy the world.

The teacher said. If you get carried away with the power of magic, there is a danger that you may end up creating evil magic. .... ...As his apprentice, I want to create magic that makes people happy.
"You've been perfecting strategic grade magic? ....... No, it's possible he's a master. A mage is all about research.
Not for destruction. Isn't it our mission as apprentices to create ways to use magic that will benefit many people?
I'm the heir to a family that protects this land. I'm the heir of the family that protects this country. I believe it's my mission to protect my people, but if there's another way, you go ahead. I will fulfill my role as a nobleman.
"Brother ・・・・・・
It's true that Master's magic is amazing. But if you use it wrong, it can only lead to tragedy. I understand now that I have a responsibility to my power.
　But I'm willing to die for my mission as a ...... nobleman to protect my people.

　The paths of the two are different.
　Celestina is trying to make her people's lives more prosperous, while Zveit is trying to protect her people by staining his hands with blood.
　Both of them are necessary, and they will continue on opposite paths that will never cross.

Celestina ......, have you seen Master's wide area annihilation magic?
I've seen the magic formula, but I still felt a great circulation of magic power. The formula is too advanced for me to understand, and ...... it's too dangerous.
That's why. Maybe your master wants you to take a different path.
Are you sure you want to continue fighting, brother?
Because it's my duty. The people's blood has paid for my survival, and since I was raised by them, I can't just run away. Even if it means dying.

　Zveit had already made up his mind.
　In response to him, Celestina realized that she had been mistaken.

　Zveit had been educated as a gifted student, so even though he was usually rough, he was well educated and unlike most young people his age, he had been taught the duties of a nobleman and kept them in his heart.
　For this reason, he could not forgive Celestina for not being able to use magic to protect her people.
　She had been raised with blood money, but she had been useless.
　But he was determined to protect his people and follow the same path as his respected grandfather.

You are still pursuing magic for the sake of your people, aren't you?
"It's the difference between enriching lives and protecting lives and property. I'm sorry, but this is the only way for me to go.
No, it's enough that I know your heart. I forgive ...... your brother.
"Hey, ......?

　I'm not sure what to do.
　Just knowing that was enough.
　From an early age, Zveit had understood and carried the weight of the lives of his people.

　On the other hand, she herself only kept her dark feelings inside, and understood that she was actually running away from her position, although she seemed to be making an effort.

I can only be like this for so long. When I graduate from the academy, I'm going to serve in the military.
I'm .......
Why don't you stay here and do what only you can do?　There's no hurry, your grandfather would never let you get married for political gain.
"Is it okay with just me?　Brother Croisus will eventually ......
I'm sure he's at least prepared for it. He's an annoying bastard.

　You'll be able to get a lot more than that.


　There was a smile on his face, like a boy of his age, but without the determination he had shown earlier.

　On this day, the two of them were able to resolve their past differences.
　However, Celestina found his expression to be very sad.

　For the first time, Celestina realized how heavy Zveit's life was, as he could only follow a predetermined path.