The second day of the Istor Academy of Magic student field training.
　Aside from Zveit, all of his friends, including Dio, were stuck due to the effects of leveling up.
　The Venom Raptors were stronger than goblins and of a much higher rank, and after defeating many Venom Raptors, they were still suffering from severe fatigue on the second day.
　The only one who was healthy was Zveit, and he couldn't go out for actual training like this.

I didn't think we'd all end up in bed. ....... It's going to take a while for your body to adjust.
Ugh. ...... I'm sorry, Zveit. ....... I think I'll feel better tomorrow.

　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.
　The details of the principle are not known at this time, but it is a common sense that has been taken for granted for a long time, so it does not seem strange now. In addition, there are those who say that if you become stronger, your abilities will improve and there is no need to train your body.
　However, this is not true. The more you train your body, the greater the range of physical abilities you can gain by leveling up, and the greater the benefits you will receive when you level up. The more you train your body, the greater the range of physical abilities you can attain.
　In addition, other skills will improve, and the weariness that comes with advancement in rank will gradually lessen. The ability to adapt increases.
　However, there is also a drawback: those who train their bodies tend to have a higher level of difficulty. It is a matter of personal choice whether one wants to raise one's rank without training, or whether one wants to take some risks and train one's body.

　This is the reason why the demons inhabiting the Great Deep Green Zone of Fafran are so strong.
　The harsher the environment, the easier it is to train your physical abilities, and the higher your level, the stronger you will become due to the effects of growth. However, aside from the demons that have adapted to the harsh environment, humans have not been able to adapt to the drastic changes in their abilities.
　Even if they trained their bodies, the environment in which humans live is much calmer than the Great Deep Green Zone, so their adaptability to the environment is poor, and their bodies will be greatly affected by the sudden physical transformation when they level up.

　In addition, even when dealing with demons of the same level, the rating (level) at which they rise differs depending on the environment.
　This is because the harsher the environment, the more powerful the soul of the demon is, and even if you defeat a demon in a human habitat, the demon's level will not increase much, and demons in the same habitat will grow stronger. This is a fact that has been revealed through actual experiments.
　This is the reason why Celestina and Zveit became so strong so quickly. In terms of the game, demons inhabiting the Great Deep Green Zone of Furan gain more experience than demons in the inhabited environment. This may be the reason why there is a wide variation in the way individuals rise in rank (level), and a large difference in physical ability.
　If two twins with the same ability go to the forest of Ramahu and one goes to the Deep Green Zone of Furan to upgrade, the one who goes to the Deep Green Zone will naturally be stronger. Also, it seems that when multiple players kill a single demon, the experience is evenly distributed, which is still a mystery to me.
　Some scholars are studying this, but the risk is too great for them to proceed with their research.

Well, ......, go back to sleep for today. But expect it to get tougher tomorrow, okay?
"Take it easy on me, ........ To be honest, it's hard to travel in this condition on the way home. ......
I'll think about it. ......

　Zveit's party is out of action for the second day. I'll think about it.

"Well, ......, I'm free. What should I do? ......

　In the event that you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you'll want to take a look at the following. In addition, he has not improved his rank (level).
　The purpose of gathering information to test the coordination with his friends in actual combat and to help him plan his strategy is to have a day free after just one battle. Even though rest is necessary in battle, it was uncomfortable to be left alone.

I should go to ...... Celestina's place. I'm sure he's in a similar situation.

　With nothing to do, Zveit went to his sister, who was probably just as bored as he was.
　The three cockatoos follow him, but everyone around them is looking at him with trepidation. The previous day's rampage had gotten through to them, and they were on their guard.
　The cockerels are becoming famous without even knowing it.

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　Zveit continued to walk through the tent-lined encampment and managed to find Celestina's tent.
　Beside the tent, Celestina and Urna were boiling something in a small pot. They were probably gathering medicinal herbs to make a healing potion.
　Nearby are Croisus and Makarov, who are also doing something similar, but Croisus and the others are trembling violently.
　I had a bad feeling about this, so I headed over to check on them.

"Croisus ...... you're shaking so badly ....... Are you sure you're not sleeping?
"Oh, ...... are you my brother? ....... I got some good material yesterday. I couldn't help myself and started to mix a potion ....... My hands are shaking and I'm sure I'll get the formula wrong. ......
No, go back to sleep!　There's no way it's going to work in that condition. ......
You've got good material right in front of you and you want me to do nothing but sleep?　You can't. ...... You don't even have a choice. If you take away my research, there's nothing left. ......
That's a sad thing to say, .......　I pity you very much, .......

　Mr. Croisus, who lives for research. He's been working on the potion as if whipping his shaking body to endure the fatigue his body is feeling.
　However, when his younger brother declared that there was nothing for him to do but research, Zveit felt a tinge of anxiety about his future. If you are aware of it, I would say you should fix it.

I want to say that if you are aware of it, you should fix it. "Zveit......, stop Croisus. I don't know what kind of bad medicine he's going to make. I can't stop it. ...... I can barely stand up...
I can't stop it. ....... I can barely stand up..." "McCarran has risen to a higher level. ....... Your hands are shaking like an old man's.
It's Makarov. ...... Just remember his name, please. I don't even have the energy to get into it. ......


That's what I'm talking about.

　Most of the students who experienced the battle fell asleep in a similar state, and the encampment looked like a field hospital. The only ones in good spirits are the students who haven't fought with the mercenaries, and they are happily heading for the forest.

The party itself is still registered, so you can't go into the forest with the others. We can't change the members, and we don't have time for that. I left my mixing equipment behind.
"We're here for the upgrade too, but Croisus' guy brought a lot of gear. Half the wagon is filled with it.
You're bringing in too much ......, Croisus. I'm not sure what you're mixing up, .......　What's that weird smoke coming out of you?
"Oh?　I'm not sure what to make of it.　There's also some bubbles coming out. ...... I think I might have messed up.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but it's a good idea.
　The chemicals he was mixing began to bubble up like lye, and a pungent odor spread around him.

What were you making, Croisus?　My ...... eyes are ......
I was trying to neutralize the poison of the poisonous herb and make it into an ingredient with high medicinal value. ....... When I put in the magic stone powder, I got a strange reaction: ...... Funny. I've never had a reaction like this before. ......
"Hey ...... Croisus. That thing in the mortar in your hand ...... doesn't seem to be magic stone powder, does it?
"Hmm?　It's the root of the sparkling plant. ....... The color was similar, so I must have made a mistake.
"Oi!

　Zveit evacuated the area as fast as he could.
　Fortunately, the poison was neutralized and did not affect his body, but the pungent smell was so strong that he could not stop crying for a while. Mr. Makarov was the first casualty. .......
　In addition, many students and mercenaries were killed, probably due to the spread of the disease. In the event that you've got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we're here to help.

...... I've had a hell of a time. Croisus, you shouldn't be doing experiments like that in your condition. ......
"Brother Zveit, are you alright?　And Brother Croisus, ...... do you always do that kind of thing?
Of course he does. That Macbeth guy is in trouble. ......
Um, ...... aren't you Mr. McCarron?　Wasn't it ...... Mr. McEnroe?

　The siblings still couldn't remember Makarov's name.

By the way, have you seen the Master?
I was wondering the same thing, but it seems he hasn't been back since yesterday. Iris and the others weren't worried. ......
"Not back?　How do you know that?
I don't know,......, but one of Iris's friends, Lena, said, "My sweet little Sweet Boi is not coming back,....... I heard her say that ....... So how do we know it's the doctor?
The woman ...... is in trouble, isn't she?　There's something about her that smells vaguely of crime. ......

　Zveit's intuition is sharp.
　You wouldn't think that the acquaintance of your mentor, Zeroth, would be a serious boy-loving supremacist, would you? But he could read the truth in Celestina's words.

"But Master's not coming back. ....... Are you okay?　My juniors are ......
Are you sure you've gone back to that time?
That's the only way to find out. ....... In addition, the juniors think that the lecturers' pampered lectures are correct. It's not surprising that they decide that this is a good opportunity to learn about reality. ....... Master, when you go into the forest, the wildness comes out.
In the Great Deep Green Zone, food was taken away, so it was unavoidable. ....... This time it was .......
Some of the younger students were conceited and naive... ....... It would be a good opportunity for you to know your place in the world, but you're going to get your guts thoroughly beaten out of you.

　The old man who survived in the great deep green of Fafran understands the wonders of nature best.
　He knows the horrors of demons in more ways than one, and anyone who thinks they can just use a little strong magic will be the first to experience firsthand the error of their ways.
　They will experience firsthand how fragile the realm in which we live is, and how easily it can be destroyed. The fear is not half bad.
　You will be forced to the edge of life and death.

I heard you beat the big guy.　I think it was [Crusher Rabbit] or something like that. ....... How did you manage to defeat it with your current team?
"We had a mage like you as our escort. ....... It's a bit of a shock.
Hey ......, do you know my master?
"Hi ......, multiple deployments of magic, no chanting. It's not like you're a mercenary. He's as good as a court mage. ...... Maybe even better.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　Are you a genius?　I'm not going to think about it.



　The existence of Iris is as astonishing as that of Zeroth.
　In a sense, she is the same as the old man, but she is not a [Great Sage]. Iris is a High Sorceress.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　I'm sure there's only one escort per party.
It seems that some of the younger kids retired before we could leave the academy, in addition to the fact that the thumb trolls and other idiots disappeared. In addition, the overprotective parents of the aristocracy sent out an escort request through a different route, so the number of mercenaries increased too much.
It's a good thing we're here to help, but will the academy be able to pay for the escort requests?　I've heard that they are running at a loss. ......
I'm sure it's a huge deficit. ....... I'm not sure what to make of that. I can only think of you as an idiot.

　The management of the Istor Academy of Magic is mostly mages belonging to various factions.
　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it to buy a lot of things. This is because the mages in the upper echelons of the faction are the masters of the management, and when they say things like, "We'll send mercenaries to guard the heir," they have to lobby the mercenary guild to accept this request.
　These mercenaries would be asked by the noblemen to guard the students of the academy, and at the same time, the guild would be responsible for guarding the students. As a result, the number of mercenaries increases, and the expenses also increase, so the deficit is fixed. This is an annual event, but Celestina, who is participating in the official events of the academy for the first time, does not know about it.

　In addition, with the disappearance of the Bloodthirsty led by Samtror, there was a vacancy in the mercenary ranks, which meant that the number of guards for the student parties would increase. There are now two or three guards per party, five at the most.

I don't care about ...... that beastman girl, why is she so healthy?　I'm not sure.　We're all supposed to be immobilized by the side effects. ......
"It's because she's a beastman, isn't it?　I heard from the doctor that beastmen adapt quickly to their environment. They've already optimized their bodies.
Too soon. ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　For some reason, Urna had begun to team up with Wu Kei. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
　Croisus, who was also the cause of all this, was somehow unconcerned, and had begun experimenting with another potion. Perhaps he has a high resistance to poison, or perhaps he has the skill of [Poison Disable].

　Zveit saw his brother's unfathomable stubbornness.

　The boys continued to walk through the forest.

　The boys continued walking in the forest.
　They survived in a fierce battlefield where demons were rampant regardless of race, and with exhausted expressions on their faces, they whipped their tired bodies and managed to make their way back to the encampment.

We're almost there. ...... We're almost at the encampment. ......
"I'm not afraid of ...... anything anymore. It's all about the weak ...... and the strong ...... and peace is an illusion, like paper that can be torn easily .......
Defeat your enemies ...... and protect your friends, there is no God in this world ....... There is no God in this world. ...... You can only believe in your own strength and the people you have suffered with. ......
I was wrong: ....... The title of nobleman is of no use to me: ....... The world is hell, and if you don't become a true strongman, you will be eaten. ......

　He was tired, but his eyes were strange.
　He was like a ferocious beast, glaring and battered, but he had not lost his will to fight.
　In fact, their faces are as grim as a wounded beast, and even if they were to encounter a demon, they would continue to fight to the end. Like warriors of the past, they showed no signs of weakness, reacting to the slightest noise and forming a battle formation.
　There is not a shred of boyishness in it.

...... You seem to have learned the reality of the situation in a good way. It's a good thing that you've learned about reality.
......... Isn't that dangerous?　I don't think he's a child.
People will grow up. They quickly learned the harshness of the world and became warriors. ......
Isn't that ...... brainwashing?　Isn't it brainwashing? Doesn't it look like you're feeding them extremist ideas?
It's education. If you take one step out of the human world, it's eat or be eaten. ....... Well, education is also a kind of brainwashing, isn't it? I'm sure you'll agree with me.
...... I agree with you, but...

　In the event that you've got a lot of time and energy, you'll be able to use it to your advantage.

It doesn't matter what environment you're in or what qualities you were born with. ...... If you're weak, fight. Only by fighting and surviving can you become strong. ......
There are no shortcuts. The secret to becoming strong is to be prepared to take risks. ....... There is no shame in cowardice, be cunning and calm. ...... Know your enemy, don't be overconfident in your own strength. ......
Learn the knowledge, train the skills: ...... Improve your mind: ....... Cowardice is not a shame. ...... It can also be an advantage to deal with enemies calmly. ......
People's common sense is tiny compared to the harshness of the world. ....... Death is always with us, always with us. I am a fool for not realizing such a simple thing. ...... Call me a boy, but I can't help it.



　The boys had achieved some kind of enlightenment. But their appearance is so bad that to the untrained eye they look broken. And they made it to the encampment. They had made it back safely.
　The boys were so exhausted that they wanted to rest in their tents right now, but someone came running up to them. It was an old man dressed like a butler.

You've done well.　Good ...... you're alright. ...... I was worried about you, Mentor!
"Thank you for your concern, Zulos. ...... I'm fine.
"Zulose!　Are you sure this isn't a story?　And before that, why is there an outsider here?

　This field training is part of the academy's curriculum. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but it's not always possible. He was holding a piece of bread in his right hand. .......

Have you eaten?　Have you eaten?　The old man was so worried about Master Carbruno that he couldn't even ...... eat. ......
"...... What's that bread in your hand?　Well, that's good ......, old man, I was a fool .......
"Ha, hi?
I was so proud of my position as a count ...... that I thought I would eventually inherit the family name, and I spent my time being a fool ...... without thinking about myself.
Isn't that a given .......? What are you doing, Mr. Carbullino ......?
But that was a mistake. ....... The fragile position of a countess is nothing in the face of nature's fury: ....... If I remain foolish, it will eventually disappear and be replaced by garbage that will not even be named in history. ......
"Mr. Carbullino?　I'm not sure if I've eaten anything bad.　I'm sure you're not the only one. ......

　In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at our own web site. There is something wrong with this old man too.

"Watch me, old man!　I'm going to make the ...... Pantyskys a household that will go down in history as one of the greatest!　Oh, ......, I feel like a new man. It's refreshing to think that I've overcome one of the obstacles to my glory.
I'm not going to do that. ...... It's embarrassing!　It's not that, old man, but your hips are getting a little dodgy!

　The old man and Larsus are sincerely puzzled.
　Zulos, the caretaker, seems to be very happy with Carbruno's growth, and his hips are moving even more violently.
　Weird. And suspicious: .......

I'll have your father retired ...... in the near future. It's a disgrace to my family!　Nobility is not a position. It's a duty to the people. First we need a vassal we can trust. If we don't reform, we'll rot. No, it's already corrupted!
"Lord Carbruno!　How ...... gallantly ...... my grandfather, my grandfather is happy!
"...... What's with that old man's hips?　No way. ......
"...... Takeda Shingen?　It's a great way to get the most out of your time and money.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
　The young lord's egg has lost its arrogance and is instead filled with an attitude of nobility.
　Regardless of his name, the current Carbruno is unnecessarily handsome.

It's good to be left alone. ...... If you get involved, you might get into trouble.
"I agree with ....... I agree.

　Zulose is not the only one who is astonished by the return and transformation of the boys.
　The instructors and the boys of the same grade are also speechless at the transformation of the boys who have returned from hell, and cannot speak to them without hesitation. However, seeing the boys in such a state of disarray, a woman shuddered and stared at Xelloss.

"Mr. Xelloss!
What is it, ...... Rena? I could really use a decent meal right about now. ......
What have you done to my sweet boys?　What have you done to my sweet bois? They were so ...... cute, but now they're all glowing like warriors who have survived a death ray. ......
I don't know how long they've been Rena's, but I'm pretty sure they survived the death ray.　I'm sure they survived the death ray, right? The simplest and most horrible of worlds. ......
What the ...... hell happened to those kids?
What ......?

　The old man's description of their hell.
　It's .......

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　In front of the boys' eyes, hungry predators swarmed around the demon's corpse.
　They were attacking with magic from inside the Tochka, resting, recovering their magic power, and attacking again, a simple task.
　But they can't keep that up for long. No matter how camouflaged they are, even the most unintelligent demons will notice if they are repeatedly attacked from the torch.


　The demons naturally rushed to the torchka.

"Kukku......, they've come in good numbers. Now, you have to defeat them in order to survive. ...... This is reality, the world outside of the everyday life you live in. Kill or be killed. Even the corpses are being devoured, it's a simple and straightforward world order.
"Oh, help me, ......, my magic is running out, .......
"If your magic is depleted, attack with weapons until it recovers. I'm not sure what to do.　You can also simply hit them. If you want, I can put a hole in the wall there and make it a fighting situation even if you don't want to.
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　The demon king had descended.
　The boys were simply prepared to "raise their status and look back at those who are making fun of them! That's all they were prepared to do.
　It would have been enough to raise their rank (level) even a little, but what went wrong was that they were surrounded by a group of demons and isolated. The two men, the mercenary and the old man, will not touch you unless you are in real danger.
　In order to survive, they had to fight, so they forced their bodies to move and beat the demons with their wands while crying. Then ......12 hours passed.

If you can't survive this long, the goblins will kill you in 10 minutes in the Great Deep Green Zone. They're much stronger there. ....... Be strong, even stronger than you are now. ...... Hmm...
"To defeat them efficiently, you need to work together. ...... Pay attention to your surroundings. ......
"With limited strength, the loss of one friend can be fatal. ....... Protect each other and deal with them properly. ......
Magic is the trump card...... physical attacks are more effective now......
The enemy must be destroyed ...... or we will die ....... After all, this is a world of the weak and the strong: ......
『『『『DIE!　For the sake of our (my, my, my) peaceful life! 』』』』

　The boys awakened into warriors. No, they had to.
　And the rest is terrible. They slayed goblins, took their weapons, used them to slay other demons, and then attacked more prey. The boys were desperate for survival.
　The only way to defeat a beast is to become one. Human ethics are powerless in the face of the natural order, and the boys who have become warriors put what they don't need in the corner of their minds and continue to fight, optimizing their experience as they fight.
　The boys who prioritize returning home alive above all else have their minds abnormally activated by the increase in magical power that comes with leveling up, and they use their mental strength to overcome the weariness that comes with increasing rank (level) and focus on how to efficiently defeat the demons. It is truly an extreme situation.
　Then, ...... noticed that there were no more demons moving around. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

This will make them stronger. They will be much stronger than the other students in the school. ......
"...... has never seen such a bad actual combat training.

　Larsus was at a loss for words.
　He has been an escort for this training many times, but never before has he been pushed to this level of exhaustion and extremes. Moreover, while eliminating the demons so that the boys would not die, he did not forget to push them mentally, forcing them to awaken their fighting instincts.
　No sane person would do such a thing.

　After confirming that there were no enemies around, the boys walked dazedly toward the encampment.
　He was tired, but he remained alert. Their goal now is to get home alive.

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"What happened to them, they are now safe and strong. Hahahahahaha.
The devil, oh the devil!　Mr. Xelloss killed the boys' innocent hearts and brainwashed them into vicious warriors.
That's not very nice. I thought the original purpose of this training was to make you stronger. ....... I was just helping you with that.
I'm sure you're not the only one.
You can't live by purity alone. They've learned ...... that out in the world, it's life or death. ......
Do they really need to know that now?
The sooner you know, the better, don't you think?　After all, there is a danger zone right next to this country. ......

　In the vicinity of the magical kingdom of Solistair lies the great deep green region of Farflan.
　Most of the country faces that area, and if a vicious demon appears, there is no one who can compete with it. A dragon, for example.
　After all, there is no one who can defeat a wyvern by himself. Not only are their levels low, but many of them are satisfied with their half-hearted strength and indulge in it.
　When the demons come from the Great Dark Green Zone, they will not be able to fight properly and will be killed single-handedly. That is how extreme the range of strength is.
　If you are going to be killed without being able to deal with them in case of emergency, your survival rate will be higher if you become stronger while you can.

But that doesn't mean ...... that .......

　Lena's gaze shifts to the boys.

Oh, ...... peace and quiet is such a comfort. How happy we are. ......
"I will kill by any means necessary any being who disturbs this peace.
"God will do nothing. Then we have to keep getting stronger. ....... "To protect this peaceful time.


Yes. But there's a threat in people, too. In a way, demons are more pure. ....... If we don't get rid of these demons, we may just end up being used.
「「「「 Eradicate the enemy, there is no distinction between demons and people!　I'm not sure what to make of this.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. ---What?

　The boys' prey is not only demons, but also outlaws who do evil behind the scenes.
　It's like a textbook that teaches human morality that gets over-hyped and eventually becomes the scripture of a religion. Xellos's "How to Survive in the Danger Zone" is almost a bible of justice for the boys.
　It incorporates things that are not even taught, and shifts to another level. It is very similar to the situation where special forces created to disrupt the situation in other countries transform into terrorists and come back without knowing it.
　And the scary thing is that they are rapidly becoming extremists.

I'm not sure if I've gone too far with the .......　I'm sure I've taught you a thing or two about demons, but for some reason you're turning into a right-wing martial arts organization. ....... Why?
I'm sure you've heard of it.　I'm not sure what to make of that.
No, this is an unexpected turn of events. I'm sure you've been frustrated with the current situation at the school. I'm more concerned about ...... that old butler. Is he going to be okay?
...... That guy smells just like me. But why doesn't he want to admit it? ......
I didn't want to know that. I've known for a while, and I've been daring to ignore it. ....... I'm not sure if your chastity is safe, Kaburuno?

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it. It's as if they can't accept each other.
　They are both doing the same thing, but there is a wall that prevents them from understanding each other.

Homophobia? ...... The world is full of absurdities. We're the same, but we don't get along.
I don't like it when they're put together. ......

　From the old man's point of view, they were both the same.
　I don't want to accept the fact that the only difference between heteros*xual and homos*xual is that they extend their poisonous fangs to young boys.

Well, ...... I've been up all night and I'm sleepy, so I think I'll take a nap in the tent.
I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not done talking to you yet, you have to put those boys back together!
I can't. Once they start moving, there's no stopping them.

　I'm responsible for teaching them how to survive in a harsh competition for survival, but I can't do anything about those who have mixed their ideas and come to new conclusions.
　Call me irresponsible, but it was the boys who made the decision. They are going in a diagonal direction from what the old man expected.

「「「「 One for all, all for one! 」」」」

　The boys make a vow like any musketeers.
　It was up to them whether they would become good men or extremist terrorists.

Take me in your arms, Mr. Carbullino. -------- ---Oh, my God!

　One of them was strange, but the old man pretended not to have seen him.
　I don't even want to remember the old man with the ecstatic expression on his face, sniffling and screaming as if he was overcome with emotion.
　I wanted to forget him immediately, so I quickly left the place.

　After that, the old man finished his meal at the encampment and went to sleep in his tent.
　As if to forget the unpleasantness from his memory, he went to .......