Ramauf Forest.
　It is a vast forest located in the center of the magical kingdom of Solistair.
　Although it is not as large as the Great Deep Green Zone of Farflan, it is a region inhabited by many demons.
　Mercenaries and scholars mainly enter this forest to collect medicinal herbs, ores, and materials for demons, but it is also famous as a place for knights and mages to train.

　For some reason, this forest seemed to be a suitable habitat for demons, and according to the theories of some scholars, it was said that the magical power flowing through the earth was being held somewhere.
　It is said that the magical power flowing through the great deep green area of Fafran is stagnating in this forest, creating an optimal environment for demons to live, but whether this is true or not is not clear.

So you're saying this forest is on the ley line. In other words, this forest is on the ley line. That forest has an unusually high vitality of plants and animals. ......
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Ah~ ...... now I understand why Mandragora was unusually fertile. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　In the campground before the forest of Rahmahu, while the students and mercenaries of the academy were setting up camp, the old man was discussing with Zveit to get information about the land.
　It's not as strong as the Great Dark Green Zone, but the demons that live in this forest are strong enough to make it dangerous for students who have never experienced a real battle.

I'm not sure what to make of this.
Yes, one of the largest fortresses in the country is located beyond Steeler. The road itself has been widened to transport soldiers and food supplies. The narrowing of the road along the way is due to ambushes and terrain that prevented the road from being widened.
I almost got blown away when the road suddenly narrowed.
"Master ......, what the hell are you doing here?

　The old man does not answer Zveit's question.
　The stability of the bike is terrible because it was made at random. It is barely stable thanks to the options, but it has a lot of inconvenient problems.
　When I get back, I'm going to dismantle the sidecar parts and rebuild the bike itself.
　The name of the bike naturally became [Waste No. 13], probably due to the use of other waste materials.

　This name came from the fact that the waste in the inventory was diverted, and among the parts used was the [Prototype Automatic Defense Mechanism Armor No. 28], an armor equipped with a shield fixed to a movable arm.
　Since it looked like a power suit, it seemed to have been playing around with it at will, destroying the fantasy worldview of the online game.
　It was too heavy to equip, and even if I could, I couldn't move it, so I put it in storage. I decided to use the movable shield as a part to make the wheels of the sidecar move. As a result, the body of the car would be a little distorted if it was installed as an option.
　The movable mechanism of the shield is used to move the wheels of the sidecar, and the arm part is used as a fixture for the armament that is currently installed.

　The [magic motor] built into the front and rear wheels of the motorcycle is also a part of the large fan used in the monster defeat event that bred a lot during the game. The reason why I made such a thing is because I thought, "If I hit the swarming monsters with a powerful wind, it would slow down the invasion. I thought.
　I had planned to make several of these, but they were rejected and I used a prototype that had been sitting in my inventory, but the fact that I found that I could use a magical motor was a bonus.
　However, the bike itself was no good. The old man vowed to ride safely at the legal speed on the way back.

You have to design it properly, after all. ....... You can't just take what you remember, stitch it together, and make it look dangerous. ......
What are you talking about?　Seriously, what did the master come with? ......
In a word, it's a big toy.　It's a failure... it's a wonder we made it this far without anyone dying. ......
It's so dangerous!　I don't know if you've thought about safety or not. I'm not sure what to do.　It's a magic tool, right?
I didn't have enough time, so I installed some things in the middle and it turned out weird. I didn't have enough time to improve it, so I persisted until the last minute, but the result was terrible. Hahahahahaha.
The result was terrible." "...... was poorly done, wasn't it?　It's no laughing matter.

　It's better to be able to make a sharp turn.
　But that's only if you have the insane physical ability of an old man, and it's obvious that no one but the Zeros can handle it. It's not very common.
　I didn't think I'd be doing the foot brake.

Should I have gone with the ...... Bucksmobile?　It could have been separated as a motorcycle even if the body was broken. ......
"No, I don't know what you're talking about. What are you talking about?

　If it had two powerful motors, it would have been no problem to build the Automobile.
　The old man realized this now, and thought back to the time when he was on the verge of building it.
　Of course, Zveit could not keep up.

"Zveit!　Don't keep talking, help me out, I'm short on manpower.
"Oh, sorry. I'm coming!
A student setting up a tent? You're a busy man, .......
It's also training in case of war. Mages are obliged to be drafted, while mercenaries are not obliged because they can join the war at any time. I envy you. ......
I don't think you can use it, though. Even if you experience actual combat here, you won't be able to work with the military, and you won't have the knowledge to take operational action. It's like going to your death, isn't it?
"Most of the people who participate in this training are aspiring mercenaries. They'll learn it in the field if they want to, so there's no point in worrying about it.

　You become a mercenary in order to give up your conscription duty. To an old man, it seems like the end of the world.
　Along with the guild card, I was also given an instruction manual on the duties of a mercenary, which stated that a certain rank was obligated to participate in the war, and that these duties would be eased as the rank of the guild increased.
　Also, if a mercenary did not receive a certain number of requests, his registration would be cancelled and he would have to register again, but his rank would go down.
　The old man doesn't care if his guild card expires, but Iris is obligated to participate in the war, and if a war breaks out, she will go to the battlefield even if she doesn't want to.
　On the face of it, the obligation to participate in the war seems to disappear, but in fact, the danger of being sent to the battlefield has not disappeared even if you become a mercenary.


　Zveit is a member of the ducal family, and participation in the war is compulsory, so he is not familiar with these details.
　The main reason why the higher ranks are not allowed to participate in the war is because the higher rank mercenaries are valuable considering the time it takes for skilled mercenaries to grow up.
　As skilled mercenaries are hard to train, high-ranked mercenaries are obligated to train inexperienced mercenaries in exchange for disappearing from war participation.
　With the threat of demons beside them, securing human resources was a serious problem everywhere.

Dio's calling me, so I'm going. Hey, I haven't set up a tent in a while. ......
"Maybe I'll go set up a tent for the mercenaries. I've got my own tent, though.
Master, if you have your own tent, you might as well use it.　I heard that some mercenaries are thieves and moochers. The last time I participated in a field training, there was a guy who was taken into a tent. ....... I heard he was replaced by a woman.
Seriously?　What a disgusting business this is. ....... Well, I guess it's better that way, with the cocksuckers around. ......

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　He was an old man who took thorough defensive measures against things he disliked.

　After parting ways with Zveit, Xellos headed for the mercenaries' tent area.
　This is to secure a place to pitch his own tent.

　I'll be back.

What do I do with this ......?　I have no idea. ......
I heard that you have to assemble the frame ...... and put it in this cloth to hold it in place .......
I don't know what I'm going to do with this handkerchief.　I don't know what to do with this handkerchief. ......?

　Celestina and her friends are currently struggling to set up a tent.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to do it. Naturally, they had never pitched a tent before.

　Urna was the same way. Beastmen are not used to using such tools.
　Because of this characteristic, it is common for people to stay in the open rather than pitch a tent.
　This characteristic is the reason why they are thought of as a barbaric race, but most beastmen are not particular about details.
　If a tool is useful, they will learn to use it, but they do not want to go through the trouble of constructing a tent out of pipes. In the first place, they do not care about sleeping on the ground.

I understand that you have to be drafted, but this kind of training should be done in lectures first. You can't just ask me to assemble something out of the blue!
"Hmm... I wonder where this pipe leads to?　Huh?　It's the wrong length. ...... What's this rope?
What's this big bag here?　This is what the pipe was wrapped in, but it seems a little big. ...... What?

　The two naive girls and Urna, who had no friends and had never camped before, were struggling.
　There are a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the most out of their vacation.
　The trouble was that they were not allowed to consult their neighbors when setting up the tent, and the instructors were constantly patrolling the area to keep an eye on them.
　In addition, the instructions on how to assemble the tent were missing, making it difficult to set up the tent anywhere.

The stakes are supposed to be driven into the ground, but I don't really understand the framework. There are thin pipes and long pipes, and what are the short strings for?
"Why don't you just sleep on the ground?　No one will be bothered.
I don't want to!　What are you going to do when you change your clothes?　You can't be so slutty in public!
What?　I don't mind it. I don't mind. It's not like being seen is going to make me any less.
That's not a good thing for a girl. ......　

　Urna has no sense of shame.
　She is a beast, and no matter how many people she grows up with, she is like a wild child. 　

Urna ...... is a girl, so she should be a little more aware of her surroundings.
That's right. I've been wondering why I call you by your first name and you call me Celestina?
"Huh?　I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what's wrong with that.
I'm also a nobleman. ...... Why aren't you addressed as "sir"?　I don't get it.
"？？？？？？？

　Urna doesn't really understand what Carrosti is saying.
　In addition, the beastmen are a loyal race. They show respect to their benefactors and powerful people, but other than that, they are just fine.
　Celestina once taught Urna how to fight and saved her from an insidious torment, and ever since then she has been respectful to Celestina.
　She judges things almost by instinct, and has no intention of ranking people.
　In short, Celestina is like a dog that she picked up. And she was taken with it.


　Since they look just like humans, it is understandable that they would think that Calostee despises them, but in the first place, the beastmen have no sense of nobility or authority.
　If there were, the only difference would be between a benefactor and a powerful person.

　Celestina explained this with a wry smile on her face.

It makes sense now. So you're saying that the beastmen live with people, but inside they only live by their wild instincts?
"I was confused at first, too. I wanted to call him by his first name, but he stubbornly refused to take 'sama', and to be honest, I envy Mr. Carostee.
"Really?　I didn't expect that. I thought you accepted it. ......
I feel alienated when people call me by my honorific title. I'd like you to feel free to talk to me. ......
"It's a total free-for-all, except for the 'sir' part. Do I need to worry about that?
That's a relief. It would be uncomfortable if you were afraid of me. ......

　As a child of a concubine, Celestina does not like to be called by her name in a formal manner.
　Fortunately, Urna adds "sama" to her name, but other than that, she is really uninhibited and will call out to you without hesitation. Although she has a few complaints, she is honestly happy to have made a friend.

Oh, ......
"Oh?

　When Celestina suddenly turned her eyes, she saw an old man, wearing a black mask and puffing on a cigarette.
　It was completely against the rules of etiquette, but there were no such rules in this world.

Doctor, why are you here?
"I was working with Mr. Zveit for a while. I'm on my way back to the mercenaries' meeting place.
Why don't you stay here?　You're supposed to be guarding your brother, so I don't see the problem.
That's just my situation. I'm a mercenary, and I'm not necessarily going to be guarding you, Zveit.　

　Tomorrow, the mercenaries will decide which party of students to escort by lottery.
　If you don't know who will be escorting which party, it's best to discuss and decide on a schedule. Since nothing goes perfectly, it is best to do what you can.

...... I haven't seen you for the past three days?
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. You've been guarding Mr. Zveit the rest of the time. That's my job, you know.
Is the situation really that dangerous?
Well, the bandits said they were hired by some nobleman, so I'm sure they'll make their move.

　The bandits who were destroyed by the coccoons were then led by mercenaries to a nearby fort.
　Half of them were cruelly killed, and the rest were badly wounded. The bandits used the wagons they had prepared to transport them, but they would probably be executed without even becoming criminal slaves.
　It would be less expensive to dispose of them than to treat them. Criminals have no human rights.

Haa...... why did this happen. Brother Zveit was just pointing out a mistake. That's .......
"People who are too ambitious don't listen to others. They are arrogant and think it's normal to look down on others.
"In history, there have been ambitious people who have been called heroes.
"I've looked into it, but most of them were dissatisfied with the government's policies or the people they served were stupid. The most successful ambitious people are those who are calm and have the ability to take the people into account.
Are you saying that an ambitious person who is self-satisfied will not be successful?　You said your brother was a bloodline man. ......
"Genetically inherited magic isn't much to go on, sir. It's magic that you've had since you were a newborn baby.　It occupies all the capacity of the subconscious, and the effect itself is not that great.
　There are some powerful spells, but I doubt you'll ever grow up to be able to use them. You won't be able to use other magic, and you'll probably choose to pursue other paths instead of being a mage.

　In a world where monarchies run rampant, there are many royals who have grown to despise their people.
　The same is true for the nobles, who have often been disrespected by the people because they have gotten a taste of power and have revolted and lost their positions. The ringleaders of the rebellion would work behind the scenes to spread their legitimacy and be called heroes in later generations.
　The key is how well the people support the rebellion, and those who ignore it are often doomed to perish, but not all rebellions are successful, as some rulers live long lives while doing evil.
　Yet, for some reason, mages who inherit bloodline magic often rebel from time to time, resulting in heavy casualties. This was also the case with the NPCs in the online game, which gave the old man a strange sense of déjà vu.

'Was that really an NPC?　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it. ......

　This world and the in-game world are similar, but they are also different in many ways.
　But what they have in common now is that mages with bloodline magic tend to rebel.
　I've hit NPCs who were mages who inherited bloodline magic before, and the feeling was no different from the real thing.
　The same is true for the snarky part, and sometimes it's hard to tell which reality you're in.

By the way, don't you have to set up a ...... tent?　There are a couple of people looking at me with a grudge, you know?
"What?　Aah!

　In the event that you are not able to assemble the tent, you will find that Carrosti is glaring at you with a scowl.

Celestina, it's fine to chat with your acquaintances, but don't forget about us.
"I'm sorry!　I was so happy to see you. ......
This man is Celestina's teacher?　...... Wow, this guy is ...... scary.

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"Well, it looks like you're having trouble pitching the tent. The first step is to connect the supporting framework and then assemble it into a three-dimensional structure inside a bag-like sheet. Old ......
Sir!　This training is not to ask other people to set up the tent. ......
You mean mercenaries?　I'm sure you'll have a hard time assembling a tent if you're an inexperienced student.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　Yes, this actual battle training also serves as training to interact with mercenaries in case of emergency.
　In the event of a war, you will have to plan and execute a detailed strategy with mercenaries, and the intention of the academy students is to learn many things by interacting with mercenaries here. War is not only fought by knights and nobles.
　Celestina finally understands the meaning of this training.

I can't help it. I'll help you. I'm sure you're not the only one.
Oh, please. ....... I don't think I'll be able to rest at this rate.
A nobleman's son and a beastman's tribe: ....... It's also not the right members for this kind of work. I'm not sure what to make of that.

　Celestina's party had a problem with the members themselves.
　They couldn't even do simple assembly work, and more importantly, their tent was old-fashioned and had a lot of parts.
　The frame was made of steel and was heavy, so it would take a lot of work for three girls to put it together.

　Xelloss had no choice but to intervene.
　This training is not only to deepen friendships with mercenaries, but also to learn how to build a tent and learn the techniques by themselves.
　The sons and daughters of aristocrats, in particular, had remarkably poor skills in this kind of work.
　They were always left to others, and as mages, they had nothing to do with the outdoors, which made them stand out from their surroundings.
　However, many of the lower-ranking noblemen and merchant students were more familiar with the school.

　At any rate, Celestina and her friends were finally able to secure a place to sleep.
　As a side note, the old man's tent was the type that unfolded when thrown, and he was looked at negatively by the students who were working hard to set up the tent.
　The replication of outdoor products on earth seemed to be cunning in their eyes.

　The next morning, the students went to the school.

　The next morning, the students of the academy will finally enter the actual battle training.
　It was the first real battle for the students, although they only had to enter the forest of Ramaf and find and kill demons.
　Many of them had no combat experience, so they were assigned one to three mercenaries.
　However, they will need to finish their breakfast first.
　Many of the students had been walking for three days, and they would not be able to go any further until they had eaten and regained their energy. If they go into the forest, no matter how weak the demons are, they could be in danger of dying.
　The mercenaries were also there to assist the students.

　Some of the wagons contained stalls with cooking equipment.
　This was provided by the Mercenary Guild and was the lifeline of the students, with several cooks constantly preparing their meals.
　Several mercenaries were on guard duty to protect the stalls and the food, but the old man looked at the cooks preparing breakfast and grunted quizzically.

What's wrong, Uncle?　Uncle.
The old man looked at the cooks preparing breakfast and groaned.　Do they need guards?
You're right, the way they train their bodies is not that of a chef. It's like some kind of military. Special Forces?
It's got a solid metal feel to it. He looks like he's about to hide in a cardboard box and kill the enemy from behind.

　The cooks are all dressed as cooks, with leather belts and knives of various sizes and containers of spices attached to their waist belts.
　The way he looks at ingredients is like a hunter looking for his prey. He smiles like a beast at the ingredients placed in front of him and cooks them in the blink of an eye with amazing skill.

Scorpion, I'll take care of the seasoning!
Escorpion, I'll take care of the seasoning! Scorpion, I'll take care of the seasoning.
Who do you think you're talking to?　I'm not gonna screw this up!
I'm not going to mess up!　Captain, we need backup!
I've got my hands full!　Give me 10 minutes. I'll be right there!
We've got reinforcements!　Where are the supplies?　I can't hold 'em!
We can't hold out much longer!" "d*mn, you hungry wolves! ...... Cut me some slack!

　If it's just a conversation, it doesn't look like they're cooking.
　They were standing on the battlefield, a veritable cooking ground.

I don't know if it's ...... something, but it's very tense and worth watching. ......
It's very tense. ....... The world of chefs is always a battlefield.
They are professionals. They are professionals. They risk their lives to serve a plate of food to a customer, no matter what the situation. ......
"The hungry enemy (customers) are being destroyed at every turn.　I wonder who those cooks are. ......



　Iris and the old man watched with bated breath as the culinary warriors engaged in an uncanny battle (the spectacle of cooking).
　Their battle is a serious game, a hard mission in which not even the slightest mistake is allowed.
　Their job is to destroy all the customers in line with their dishes, and to give them a definite blow to their stomachs. Yes, their job is to completely subdue (fill up) the enemy (customers).

"That looks really good. ...... Shall we line up too?
Yes, we should. The smell is making me hungry.

　The fragrant smell of the food made a direct attack on the old man's stomach.
　No longer satisfied with just looking at the food, their dishes hit the people in line with tremendous destructive power. The appetite is unquenchable.
　I feel like I'm being shot at by a sniper.

"New enemy reinforcements!　It's a surprise attack!
What? Hold on!　Hold them off until supplies arrive!
Roger that.　We'll defend this position at all costs!　
This is the Viper. Supply is complete!　We're ready to go!
All right, let's counterattack!　Stay with me, boys!
「「「「「「 Copy that! 」」」」」」

　A fierce battle begins in a camp set up in the forest of Ramahd.
　An hour later, the food warriors stand in front of the fallen beasts (students and mercenaries who are too full to move) with a look of accomplishment on their faces.
　They have survived the battlefield and are now preparing for a new battlefield (preparing lunch).
　The battle of the food warriors never ends.

　The battle of the food warriors is not over.

　Satisfied with their breakfast, the students and mercenaries are now ready to enter the forest.
　This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

「「「「・・・・・・・・・・・・」」」」

　The old men are speechless.
　Because no one had ever been assigned to guard Zveit.
　This was a matter of luck, but from the standpoint of those who were asked to guard him, it was a serious problem.

I'll be in charge of the ...... student squad as usual.
I'll be ...... in charge of the regular student group, and I'll be ...... in charge of Iris and my sister, not the escort.
"What about you, Lena?

　The three of them looked towards Rena, she was blue faced and overwhelmed with despair.

I'm ...... your brother. Oh my god, I can't believe I'm being left ...... in charge when there are so many cute sweet bois here. ......
No, we're here to escort you, remember?　Are you forgetting your purpose?
Lena, you ....... You're not forgetting your job, are you?　Your livelihood depends on it, remember?
There's plenty of prey here for you, Lena, so you'll have more than enough time to forget your purpose.　I've been at work before and suddenly disappeared. ......
"Oh, ......, you're right, there was .......

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.
　When faced with a prey of her choice, her priority goes to the immature boy, which is not good.
　Lena delights in making the boys, her blue fruits, climb the stairs to adulthood.
　The old man was worried that his victims would fall down the stairs.

I guess I'll just have to ask Ukay and the others to guard Mr. Zveit. I'm afraid that's overkill. ......
The same goes for you, Uncle.　I'm sure you can burn down this forest all by yourself.
We're suddenly faced with a problem. We don't have enough manpower. There's no way we can escort so few.

　There were too many problems with this request in the first place.
　We can't always be near the target of the escort, and our manpower is limited.
　We're giving them an excessive amount of items, but that's not enough to make a decision.

The only thing we can do is to keep them as far away from the forest as possible.　We might not be able to get there in time, you know?
You know, ......, no matter how many marauders there are, they don't want to be in a crowded place.
It would be nice if that logic could be applied. ....... There are exceptions to every rule.

　The escort mission started out with a problem.
　The weight of anxiety that weighed on us was different from the actual occurrence of a problem, although we had predicted it.
　The training period was four days, and the future looked bleak.