As expected, Xellos and the others could not be assigned to Zveit's bodyguard.
　The people chosen by lottery to guard him were completely unrelated to him, leaving Zveit, the target of the assassination escort, completely out of the picture, and leaving everything to the trusty chickens.
　The problem is that Wu Kei and the other three birds tend to be overly enthusiastic about battle.
　They are terribly positive when it comes to seeking out the strong and rising to their own heights, and they have a belligerent nature that will not hesitate to fight anyone who stands in their way.
　On the contrary, they are likely to be so engrossed in the battle that they forget about their guards, and yet they are the only ones who can be counted on to help them. I'm not sure if I can count on them or not.

"Well, ......, what can I say?

　In general, wildcock is a rough but weak demon.
　In the event that you're not sure what to say, you can always ask for help. I don't think they'll be convinced that they're guards.
　Fortunately, they are known to be strong because they have eradicated bandits, but that doesn't mean they can be trusted. After all, it is a demon.
　Even though they understand language, most people will think of them as dogs or cats, and they can't proudly say that they are excellent guards.
　It's because they're chickens. .......
　The old man walked over to Zveit with a heavy step.

"Master?

　Zveit noticed Xelloss and came toward him a little too quickly.

"Mr. Zveit, ......, I have bad news.
"You mean Master won't be available for escort?　That's to be expected. ......
Thank you for understanding so quickly. I've decided to ask ...... you to escort these three birds instead.
Ah, ...... a chicken looking monster! How can they be so strong?　It's a different species now. ......
Yes, they're different species, the grappler coccoa, the slash coccoa, and the sniper coccoa. If you're fooled by their looks, you're in for a world of hurt, so be careful.
I've never heard of them.　It's not a subspecies, it's a mutation.
But it's strong. ....... It's so strong that ordinary mercenaries can't stand up to it. ......

　The cocksuckers in your line of sight were ready to kill.
　They are always looking for the strong.

"They're ...... really feisty...
"Hmmm. I think they're just waiting for the attackers to come. They're obsessed with defeating the strong and getting stronger. ......
It's not a temper tantrum, it's a fighting mania. ....... Seriously, what did you do to your master?
It's been like this since the day we met. The one who raised him was a former mercenary with a rating of over 200.
...... What did that mercenary do?　You'll be able to get a lot more than that. But before that, he was a cockerel. ...... Hmm.
That's the mystery. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. The original owner and ......

　It's true that Wu Kei and his friends are strong.
　However, the sight of them walking around with three small cockerels during battle training is not a flattering one.
　In fact, it will make you smile to the point of feeling at home.

I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun.　Won't they laugh at us?
"Don't say it. ....... These chickens are stronger than us, that's for sure.
But hey, don't you think it's kind of pathetic?　If Celestina saw me walking around with a cockerel, she'd ......
"If Celestina saw me walking around with Coco, she might say, 'He's cute. To a cockerel. ......
OK, I'm open to coco. I'll be evil if it makes her laugh!

　Dio's change was swift.
　If Celestina gets involved in any way, he's ready to make enemies, even with the gods.
　The man in love was reckless. 　

"Mr. Zveit, ...... he's not ......
"No way, Master. He's madly in love with Celestina. ......
What a reckless, daredevil ...... he is. Does he want to die?
I know, but he's ...... crap ............
You've been through a lot, ........ If you're not careful, he's going to die, and I'm not kidding. ......
I've tried to stop him... many times, when the time was right. ....... But his feelings are real. I can't stop my best friend from thinking about me. ......

　Zveit's position was a difficult one.
　If Dio continues to have feelings for Celestina, the only obstacle will be the old fool Creston.
　In the minds of the old man and Zveit, the only image that came to mind was of Dio being deliciously roasted whole, and Celestina shedding tears at her grandfather's outrage.
　Either way, the result was bound to be unfortunate.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you can do it.
I know. I'm hoping it's just an oversight. ......


"You can't save a fool, you know. ....... I'm sure he'll use this time to set us up. I'm sure he has a grudge against Lord Delsasis.
"Dad ......, what are you really doing behind my back?　What are you really doing behind the scenes? It's not good for you. ......
Wait!

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It was hard to believe that they would be able to serve as guards.

"What are you trying to do, ignore us and get an escort?
"You think those chickens are more useful than us?　Aaan?
That's exactly what I'm saying. My three birds are much stronger than yours.
You just said that!

　I can't help it if it's true.

You've got to be kidding me!　Where the hell do you think I am?
I'm right here!
I'll kill you, old man!
Hey, don't do that. You'll get your ass kicked.
Shut up, you aristocrats!　We'll protect you. We'll protect you.

　The six eyes glowing at the arrogant mercenary.

　---Boom!　Becha!　That's it!

　It was an instant kill.
　The mercenaries licked the ground and groveled at the feet of the coccoons.

I don't know if the ...... coco is too strong or the mercenaries are too weak. ......
I think it's both.　I'm not sure if it's both.
...... What's with these guys? ....... They're not cocksuckers!
They're ...... monsters. ......
Don't you dare say a word.　They understand the language, so if you're not careful, you might end up disappearing without being noticed.

　The two mercenaries' faces instantly turned pale, and from then on they would not defy Wu Kei and his men. Mercenaries and demons both live in a world where strength is the name of the game.
　The two mercenaries who were in high spirits were baptized by the strong.

It's time for you to go. Ukay, Zankay, Senkay, I'll leave the rest to you.　Please don't get carried away with the fight. ......
"Cock-a-doodle-doo! (Leave it to me, Master!)
Where are you guarding them from, Master?
Your junior. Well, it's a good thing she didn't become an escort. ....... Mr. Zveit, please be careful, okay?
All right. I'm counting on you, masters. More than 10,000 troops.
Don't push me too hard. I'm under a lot of pressure. ......

　There's no point in being a guard if you're not the target of your protection.
　But as long as you participate as a mercenary, you have to follow the decisions of the guild.
　In a way, Iris and the others were able to get to the target of the escort, but the old man had bad luck with the lottery. This is a problem because they are escorting students who have nothing to do with the school.
　And the old man is on his way to the student who was decided by lottery.

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　After the instructor's long talk, the students were finally on their way to the actual battlefield.
　The forest of Rahmahu is inhabited by many demons, and it is used as a training ground for mercenaries and knights to gain experience every day, and many of them enter and receive a painful baptism.
　Despite the fact that they are weak demons, this forest is a place where you can't underestimate the weak and the strong.
　Many people have been killed or injured in this forest, and sometimes great discoveries are made that make the world go crazy, and in the sense that it has yet to be cultivated, it is the same as the Great Deep Green Zone in Far Flan.
　In the sense that the area has not yet been cultivated, it is the same as the Great Deep Green Zone in Furan. The demons in this forest produce magic stones, which are different from the demons in other areas, making it a good place for mercenaries to earn money.
　In fact, the mercenaries do not care about the students' protection.
　The only ones who didn't know were the students.

"・・・・・・・・・・・

　The two men, Zeroth and the silent mercenary, stare at each other silently.
　Neither of them seemed to know what to say to the other.

"This is Xellos.
"...... Rathus.
"・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

　To be honest, it was hard for both of them.

Men staring at each other was creepy. I don't think I can count on a mercenary who can't use magic, but at least you're not dragging me down.
"・・・・・・・・・
Are you listening to me?　You lowlifes.
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・


"Hey!

　Among the men Xellos was guarding, there was only one from the nobility.
　He was about one year younger than Celestina. Only one of them stood out with his gorgeous equipment, and he looked like a brash boy who had been spoiled and raised.
　But from what I could see, he wasn't very good, and his cocky tone was a sign of naivety, so Xelloss and Larsus didn't pay attention to him.

I'm asking if you're listening to me!　Do you think I'm stupid?
"・・・・・・ has no interest in weaklings.
I'm not interested in weak kids. - What can you do with a little boy who only has magic?　I'm not interested in weak kids.　If you don't have any experience in the battlefield, please don't say anything unnecessary.
Do you guys know who I am?
"You know who I am!" "・・・・・・ at all.

　Although irritated by the answer, the noble boy managed to suppress his feelings with self-control and took a deep breath to calm his mind.
　After he managed to calm down, he stroked his hair in an unnecessarily rude gesture and opened his mouth in a pompous, pompous manner while trying to be cool with Yida.

If you don't know, I'll tell you. I am the eldest brother of Count Pantyschi, and my name is Kavrno Kashira Pantyschi. What do you think?　Did I scare you?
"Boo-hoo!

　The old man and Larsus erupted involuntarily.
　Not because his name was funny, but because his name was so terrible.
"Do you like ・・・・・・ panties?
"Do you like panties?　What a .......
　In both of their minds, a rude interpretation of Carbruno's name emerged.

"It's not a story, is it?
"What are you talking about, ......?　It's not a story, is it?" "What are you talking about, ?" "You guys didn't interpret my name in a weird way, did you?
"'・・・・・・・ is for real'?

　I tsked in my mind, but he seemed to have a keen intuition.
　His face gradually turned red with anger, and he looked as if he was about to cast a spell. He must have been told the same thing over and over again in his daily life.

Now, let's get going. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"・・・・・・. I can't be bothered with the boy.
"You're a boy!　I'm .......

　But the old man didn't care and continued on his way towards the forest. Larsus did the same.
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I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
"Well, Mr. Carbruno,......, you shouldn't do that. There's something unusual about the way they look.
Say Mr. Carbruno!　Those mercenaries can be ...... controlled by your father's authority.
You're a boy because you rely on your parents' authority instead of your own. If you regret it, you should show your strength to survive on your own. This is a world of the weak and the strong.
"Shut up, you black bastard!　You're no match for my father. ......
There's nothing you can do about it. I know some people, and I think your father is more dangerous. .......
　If I don't do anything, what about those people?　They're working on something we don't even know about. ......

　The Dukes of Solistea have no hostility towards Xellos, but they are willing to use him, and they will approach him after they have received a reasonable reward and have made preparations. The Dukes of Delsacis, in particular, do not hide their intention to use him.
　On the contrary, he shows his intentions and offers to negotiate for the old man's benefit as well.
　It's important for the old man to have a contact, so that both of you can use each other, but at the same time, he will not go into other matters, and will offer you a job when he judges it necessary.
　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

What do you mean by "important people"?　There is no one who is beyond the power of your father!　And even if there were, who would they be?
What need do I have to tell you that?　What authority do you think you have over me, a mere inexperienced student?
Shut up, I'm a nobleman!
So what?　Just because you were born into nobility doesn't mean you have any responsibilities or authority.　I don't need to answer your question. If you don't think a little more about what you say and do, ...... you'll die someday.
"What?

　The last word contained a cold and cruel hint of a chill in it.
　Carbruno, who had a keen intuition, felt a cold sweat run down his spine.
　It was the first time in his life that he had ever felt a murderous intent.

"Isn't ・・・・・・・ overkill?
It's good that you have good instincts. It's a good thing you have good instincts, because if you don't work on them, you could end up dead here. I think we need to be vigilant.
・・・・・・ I agree. But it's not that easy.


It's okay. If you're even a little sensitive to the idea of killing, ....... I don't want to see any young people die.
"・・・・・・・・・・

　Larsus agrees, but does not answer.
　The party with Xelloss and his friends is going deeper into the forest, little by little.
　The first to go was Carbruno, but he didn't have any particular destination in mind, so he just kept walking.
　From time to time, there were bursts of magic and sword fights, but for some reason, they didn't come across any demons.
　I just kept on walking and time passed by.

"d*mn it!　There's not a single demon in sight.　
You're right. ....... This is no training at all.
I don't have enough credits. I need to kill at least one orc. ......
I'm not good enough. I can't take on strong demons right away.

　Without encountering any demons, the students are becoming less and less cautious.
　It is only at such times that demons appear.

It's not an orc, but an ogre.　It's not an orc, it's an ogre.
「「「「 I can't. -------- ------! 」」」」
...... The Lesser Ogre, to be exact.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It is not a demon that can be defeated by a school student.
　It has limbs with well-developed muscles, and although it is humanoid, it looks more like an ape. It is a tougher demon than an Orc, with superior physical strength rather than instantaneous power. Its skin is hard and strong enough that it cannot be scratched by the magic of inexperienced mages, and it is commonly used as a material for armor that is valued by mercenaries and other professionals.
　If it was an ogre, the leather material would be five times more expensive, and the bile would be expensive as medicine.
　Well, the bile of the Lesser Ogre is also used as a potion, but since it is a degraded species, it is not very effective. Still, it was a valuable material for the alchemists who made potions.

"Aren't you going to defeat it?　The demon you've been waiting for?
You can't fight that thing!　It's an ogre!
We have to go to .......
We can't win. ----!

　Sighing at the teary-eyed boys, the old man turns his attention to the Lesser Ogre.

There are three of them. Can I trust you with one?
"...... Where are the other two?
I'll kill them. Now, let's get to work. ......

　Xellos pulled out the combat knife on his hip and smiled fearlessly at his prey.
　Ralthus also readied his battle axe and ran towards the Lesser Ogre.

"Goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
"Hmph!

　The Lesser Ogre raises his club and throws it at Rathus, swinging with all his might at him as he comes at him.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your time, and how you're going to do it.
　The ability to handle heavy weapons with ease is amazing, but the skill to strike a blow to a vital point in an instant is also amazing. Ralthus was no ordinary mercenary.

　Xellos also ran towards the Lesser Ogre and slipped past it like the wind was blowing through, slashing its neck and killing it in the process.
　The third Lesser Ogre swung his club at Zeroth, but the club slipped through as if Zeroth were fading, and before he knew it, he was behind him, plunging his combat knife into his neck from both sides.
　The moment he jumped and retreated, blood spurted out, staining the grass and trees red.

"Wow, that's ...... awesome.
"Those two ...... are really good. That's ------ awesome!
Carbruno, it seems you've been picking fights with some ...... amazing people.
Wait, that's crazy!　I'm not sure what to make of it.　Why don't they use magic!
I'm sure it's because they're so strong that they don't need to use magic.

　Strength can be an aspiration.
　After they easily defeated the Lesser Ogre, the boys were given the desire to become stronger, and for a brief moment, their path fascinated the still young minds of the boys.
　For a brief moment, their lives could be changed, and the Xellos left a vivid impression on the boys' longing to be strong, and eventually the boys began to dream of being strong themselves.
　Without regard to the boys' feelings, the old man and Larsus set about dismantling the Lesser Ogre.

The only thing they can use it for is its bile and skin. This demon ......
・・・・・・・ meat, it's useless.
"Shall we use this to cramp the goblins?　The purpose is to train the boys, after all.
"・・・・・・ sounds about right. What about a place?
This is a good place.　If we stay hidden, we might find some hungry goblins or forest wolves, which would be a good experience for the inexperienced boys.
"・・・・・・・・ I see. I'll go with that then.

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　He carefully wrapped the tochka with grass to camouflage it and make it invisible to the demons.
　You must hide in this torch and let the boys attack you in order to level up. Above all, the boys were mages, so there was no way they could fight in close combat. It seemed like a safe strategy.

"Holy ...... shit, I just used magic to create a place to hide?


"I didn't know magic could do that. My teachers didn't teach me this stuff. ......
You're one hell of a mage, aren't you?
Nuh-uh-uh ......

　Except for one, the boys were amazed at the old man's magic operations.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. In the case of soil barriers, since they are formed by collecting dust with magic power, the composition collapses in a short time and becomes sand, and there is no thought of using the ground at all.
　The same is true for earth-based magic such as the Rock Lance, which is formed from dust instead of using what is already there, so if the magic power spreads, the rock lance that is formed will quickly disappear.
　However, Zeroth's magic is different in that it uses the original soil of the ground to build earthen walls and rock spears quickly, consumes little magic power, and uses the excess magic power to make them stronger to some extent.
　This is why it is possible to manipulate and bring about various effects with little magic consumption, and even if the magic power diffuses, the formed object will not disappear. The boys were shocked by this magic and began to discuss what kind of magic it was.

Why doesn't it collapse?　It's magic, isn't it?
It must take a lot of magic to do something like this, and you're an adult, so you have a lot of magic, but you don't seem tired.
I'm not sure if they've improved the formula or not.　But it's a difficult task that even the instructors at the academy struggle with, right?
"Unnuunu ......, I don't approve. I don't approve of it!

　Mr. Cabruno still doesn't approve of your abilities.

So let's just hide here and wait for the demons to come. You're not going to be able to fight in close combat anyway. We'll rest and ambush to conserve our strength.
"I'm the leader of this group!　Obey my orders!
"I'm the leader of this group!" "Obey my opinion!" "Arrogant arbitrariness is an act unbecoming of a nobleman. If you don't listen to other people's opinions and force things forward, you will receive a painful baptism.　This is no longer a safe place for you to live.
　You should be aware of that. If you're not careful, that's what will happen to you. ......

　The old man puffed on his cigarette and pointed at the omnivorous birds scavenging the corpse of the Lesser Ogre, pecking at the dead flesh. The world of the weak and the strong is ruthless, and when you die, you turn into nothing but meat to be eaten. Perhaps they imagined this image in their own forms, and their faces grew pale as they watched.
　But some of them didn't listen to me.

"Don't lump me in with these guys!　You can't let a demon kill me when I've been trained as a gifted student by a talented instructor!
"・・・・・・・ If you can't figure out what you're capable of, you'll just die. If you want to die, die alone.
"Where do you get this confidence? You're the type of person who will die first by licking nature, even though your instructor's education will only serve as a reference. If you don't get rid of your pride while you're in the forest, you'll die for real.
"・・・・・・ is fine, isn't it?　It's better not to be a liability.
"When I die, I'll report that I was too dogmatic to listen to others. What kind of education did your parents give you? Or you can add, 'What kind of education did your parents give you? We're not responsible for any of this.

　In other words, he is saying, "It's not our fault that she died because she disregarded her guard's opinion. I'm just saying.
　These mercenaries are supposed to protect the students, but they are not responsible for their own deaths. If Carbruno goes out of control and dies here, it's his own fault. 　　　
　It is not the fault of the academy, the mercenaries, or the mercenary guild if he dies from underestimating the practical training.

Do you understand?　It's our job to protect our students, but we don't take any responsibility for those who go out of their way to jump into danger.
　First of all, as a nobleman, don't you think you should be more thoughtful in your actions?　Your actions could cost a lot of people their lives. Is your life worth that much?
Of course not!　I'm a nobleman, and I'm the one who's ...... on the fringe.

　I am a nobleman.
　I'm a nobleman, and I'm one of them.

"That's hubris. ....... The title of nobility has no effect here. It's life or death. You'd do well to remember that if you're dragging your friends down, you can always consider abandoning them. ......
"You're abandoning me!
I'm just saying that I will if I have to.　You should know that depending on your actions, you could be left behind. This is especially true on the battlefield. I'm just saying.

　In a real war like this, the uncooperative are the first to fall out.
　In addition, on the battlefield, such arrogant and self-righteous acts are antagonized and sometimes attacked from behind by allies and eliminated.
　If you have a lot of experience and are a good fighter, you are probably better off, but if you are inexperienced and have no combat experience, you are just a hindrance.
　Of course, in an emergency, the possibility of being abandoned is even higher.

Ug......
"...... Xellos' husband ...... is here.
Whoa.　There you are. Goblins. You guys get ready.
"Yes, sir!

　Goblins are omnivores.
　They eat anything they can and search for prey to satisfy their hunger.
　They are weak, but numerous and highly fertile. However, this is only the case in this forest, and in reality, they vary greatly in strength. In the Great Dark Green Zone of Fafhran, there are many goblins who organize military operations, and in some places, they are monsters that you cannot even be careful of.



I've never ...... fought a demon before.
I've concentrated on one goblin in the academy, but this is my first time actually hunting one.
But goblins don't have any ...... material parts, do they?
But goblins don't have any material parts, do they?　There's nothing to brag about when you kill a goblin. That's why you have to go for the big ones. ......
・・・・・・ is reckless.
It's okay to be overconfident in your own strength and die, but it's not okay to involve others in your death. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.　Do you really want to be eaten by a big man? Are you suicidal?

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. You can buy a magic scroll and use stronger magic than the rest of your classmates, but the more powerful the magic is, the more magic power it consumes.
　In the worst case scenario, you might end up using a spell that's not big enough for you, run out of magic power, and then be intensively targeted by demons without much effect. It is common knowledge that even a powerful spell will be less powerful if the mage's level is low.

I'm not sure what to make of it. Then, [Intelligence Boost].

You can find a lot of people who are looking for a way to get rid of the problem.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find a great deal more than one. In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it for a lot of things. In other words, ......

　---Dogoo ------ -----!

　Even a small spell can turn into a big spell.
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you're not the only one.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

「「「「E-------- ----! 」」」」

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to do.　The goblin noticed the enemy's presence. The goblins are aware of the enemy's presence and will probably attack us soon.　While the magic effect lasts, ......
"Yes, yes!　Freezing conglomerate, avenge your enemy. ...... Come on, [Ice Blitz]!
"I'm also ......, let's see, stone conglomerate, shoot the enemy... [Stone Blitz]!
Then, blade of wind, cut through the enemy. ......【Air Cutter】!

　The boys unleash their rudimentary magic from inside the torchka. The power of the spell was increased by the magic effect attached to it, and it was powerful enough to kill the attacking goblin with a single blow.
　The goblins are knocked down and fall to the ground, but there are still goblins and there is no time to relax. He chanted again and continued his attack.

Wait, if rudimentary magic is so powerful, why don't you cast a spell on me!
"You've learned at least some intermediate magic, haven't you?　If so, do you have any idea how much damage an amplified spell can do?　That's how powerful rudimentary magic can be, right?
"Ugh. ......
I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've. In addition, intermediate magic requires longer chanting, so it is slower to cast than rudimentary magic. The goblins will be here by the time you use your magic, okay?

　At first, he thought he could show off his magic, which was stronger than the boys around him.
　But his plans were foiled by the black mage in front of him, and he found himself on the receiving end of a more common but more powerful form of magic.
　He was on the wrong side of the gifted education, and he hated this black mage.

"・・・・・・ One of them's getting away, huh?
It's a bit of a pain in the ass when your buddies get wind of it. ......【Fire】

　The old man's carelessly released [Fire] directly enveloped the goblin, instantly turning it into charcoal. Seeing the shocking scene in front of their eyes, the boys were speechless.
Fire is an elementary magic, but it is not powerful enough to turn goblins into charcoal. The fact that it is possible to do so means that there is a huge difference in the level of mages.

Now that everything is taken care of, let's wait until the magic is restored.
・・・・・・・・ is a boring job.
What about tea?　I've brought my own tools.
・・・・・ Let's have it.

　Next to the stunned boys, the old man began to prepare the tea, boiling the water in the pot. It's a very fluent scene.
　The Istor Academy of Magic student field training began with a series of surprises, at least for some of the boys.