A dozen men sat in chairs around a table, waiting for someone.
　Some of the men were dressed in aristocratic attire, while others were dressed in ethnic costumes of some sort.
　They were diplomats from the small nations that had diplomatic relations with the magical kingdom of Solstair, and they were puzzled by the person who had summoned them, but they were also wondering what kind of talks they would have.
　At present, the small states are plagued by invasions and coercion from certain countries, and there are also countries that have not been invaded but are being forced to do so due to economic pressure. For small nations, this has been a real headache.
　In the past, small nations respected each other's interests and devoted themselves to the maintenance of the nation through discussions, sometimes mutual aid, and sometimes profiteering.
　Wars and other conflicts are always a hindrance to mutual interests and do not benefit the nation itself. However, there was nothing that could be done about the large nations that interfered with the small nations, and especially the sub-racial nations were targeted.
　In short, a religious war. So far, two nations have been destroyed and their people sold into slavery.
　Each of the smaller nations have taken in slaves from these wars and are promoting charity to provide for their well-being. From the perspective of the smaller nations, the arrogant actions of the larger nations were indeed disgusting.
　The Kingdom of Issaras was particularly disastrous.

　Because of their historical background, they were forced to live in the mountains, and since there was no suitable agriculture other than grazing, they had to live on a meager basis.
　There is little land for farming, and mineral resources, the only source of income for the country, are bought cheaply.
　There are few medicinal plants, and once a disease spreads, it can spread throughout the country at once. It is almost a miracle that the country is able to maintain itself, but to make matters worse, there is an ongoing war in the neighboring country.
　Even if we try to transport goods by ship, the country we are at war with will intercept the goods and not send them to our country.
　That's right, the neighboring country, the [Altom Empire], is still at war with the [Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom], but the [Altom Empire] is providing food aid to the [Isaras Kingdom].
　It's a country that we owe a debt of gratitude to, but we don't want to make enemies with it.

Huh. ......
What's up?　Lord Veith. ......
"Lord Luoh Ilgan: ....... Lately, it seems that the Holy Law Goddess Kingdom of Metis is clamoring for an alliance in your home country. As for me, I do not wish to antagonize you. But ......
I don't want to antagonize you, but ...... you're going to pressure us with your military and economic power. ...... You're an abomination. God-fearing invaders. ......
But considering the food situation, ....... Perhaps their goal is to encircle your country.
I'm sure. ....... They want to keep you alive by forcing you to donate money without giving you any aid.
A puppet state: ....... But I can't say no at this point.

　Vais breathes a heavy sigh.
　Luoh, the black-winged subhuman, feels sorry for him.
　The two men had been friends for a long time. They do not want to kill each other in their homeland. However, depending on the country's decision, there is a strong possibility that this will happen, and both of them feel uncomfortable.

"They have sacred magic, you know. "They have divine magic. It's hard for us who can't use healing magic.
Are you sure sending priests is part of the support?
Yes, ....... Our magic is mostly offensive and can't be used to heal. We can make magic potions, but we can't use the materials. We can make magic potions, but we have to go into the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan to gather the materials. We can't push back the request strongly enough to make a decisive move.

　The Kingdom of Isaras was also short on manpower.
　As a small country surrounded by mountains, the only source of income is mining.
　Although it receives food aid from the Altom Empire, the Metis Holy God Kingdom is right next to it across a fort built in the mountains, so it will fall as soon as it is invaded.
　For the Altom Empire, the disappearance of the Kingdom of Isaras is an undesirable situation.

But what is the reason why ...... Solistair Magic Kingdom gathered us?　All of the nations are aligned around the Kingdom of the Holy Law of Metis. ......
I don't know. But it is he who has summoned us. ......
"...... Duke of Delsasis. I'm afraid of him ...... and I'm afraid of what he might do.

　The Duke of Delsacis was a dangerous opponent for diplomats as well.
　In the event that you're an enemy, you'll be able to destroy even the biggest countries, and you'll be able to make a lot of money in trade between countries that have various problems, and on top of that, you'll be able to bring a lot of profit to your business partners.
　However, on the other hand, it is also a powerful enemy that will immediately destroy you if you antagonize it and give you a huge blow economically.
　It was a tricky negotiation partner.

Once ...... military intelligence investigated this country as a hypothetical invasion country, it seems that the invasion route to the city of Santor had already been blocked. No, it seems that the military guys really wanted to invade the country, but they resented having their noses broken. It was a foolish thing to do.
"No, Lord Veith. No, Mr. Veith. In your position, you would have no choice but to do so. ...... The situation is what it is.
But it has certainly put us at a disadvantage in negotiations. If you don't do something, you will be blocking trade with our country.
It's not surprising that he's already got the information. It's scary that we can't see the bottom. ......
I don't care about his failures in the military. The problem is that we've been given more work to do. Thinking about the future ...... makes my head hurt .......

　The military of the Kingdom of Issaras had dispatched agents to Solstair in anticipation of a hypothetical enemy, but they were also willing to go to war if the situation warranted it.
　When he received the report that they had actually experimented with potions mediums in the magical kingdom of Solistea, he slammed his head against the desk repeatedly when he learned of the fact. The place where the experiment was conducted was in the territory of the Dukes of Solistea, and if this fact became known, it could lead to the worst possible situation.
　Veith said, "You did something unnecessary, think about our hardship! Veith sent a letter to the military ministers of his country with a distant grudge.
　In the letter that followed, he wrote, "Do something to cover it up, right?　If you are found out, the country will be in trouble, so please be in a good mood even if you have to grind sesame seeds.
　Veith was in a difficult position, either his head was balding, his stomach was burning, or he was going crazy from stress.



I'm depressed. ...... I want asylum in this country. ......
This is serious. ......

　In the midst of the diplomats exchanging various opinions, the Duke of Delsacis, the man who brought them together, appeared with a group of men in black.
　He looks somewhat tired, but his eyes are so sharp that they leave everyone speechless.
　There is a hint of danger in this Duke of Delsacis that I cannot convince myself that he is royalty. If you were to survey all the diplomats, they would all say that he is a mafia boss or a skilled soldier.
　His skill is that he negotiates relentlessly, taking into account the other party's demands and drawing out a compromise that is mutually beneficial, never giving the other party a one-sided advantage.
　If they persist, they will easily choose to break off diplomatic relations, and in some cases they will even join forces with the hostile country of the negotiating country without hesitation. In addition, they can inflict serious damage on you.
　There are many people that you don't want to make enemies with, but I have never seen anyone that you can't make enemies with, except for the Duke of Delsacis.
　The Duke of Delsacis sits quietly in his chair and glares at the diplomatic ambassadors.

"Well, I apologize for keeping you waiting. I had some business to attend to, and I apologize.
"No, ......, so why did you call the ambassadors of our countries?　It seems to me that it's something very serious.
"Well, let's have a look at this first: ......

　At Delsacis' signal, the black-clad men put up a map on the blackboard in the room.
　They handed the documents to the diplomats, which contained detailed descriptions of the absurd trade deals.
　The map shows the current invasion route of the [Metis Holy Law God Country], the trade routes of the merchants related to it, and the flow of logistics.

The map shows the current invasion route of the [METAIS Holy Law Kingdom], the trade routes of the merchants, and the flow of logistics. "Currently, bishops of the [METAIS Holy Law Kingdom] have been dispatched to each trading city, including our country. At the same time, you understand that a percentage of the taxes earned from that revenue is flowing to his country. Do you know the major reason why this is so?
It's because of the sacred magic used by the ...... priests. Only priests can use the healing magic to heal injuries and such, and because of its importance, we are forced to accept them.
"We have accepted many priests to heal our people, and the proceeds flow as donations to the Holy Priesthood of Metis. Also, as a token of their faith in the Four Divine Religions, they cut a percentage of their prices and have a preferential policy towards trade.
The problem is that they are threatening to stop sending priests and pull them out of the country if they don't fulfill the conditions that are unfair to us.
"Only the priests can use sacred magic to heal people. We can't heal the wounded. And potions tend to be relatively expensive. We are forced to obey the conditions, however absurd they may be.

　Recovery spells that can heal the sick and injured are currently only available to priests. Medicines and potions are too expensive to be easily obtained by the people, and it is cheaper to be healed by priests. No matter how disadvantageous the conditions are, each nation wants to invite as many priests as possible into the country.
　In order to do so, they had to give as much preferential treatment as possible to the trade with the [Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom] and look for their good graces. The fact that you can use restorative magic is all the more necessary for the country.

In the event that you've got a problem with the way you're using your computer, you're going to need to take a look at your computer.
「「「「...... huh? 」」」」
You're confused, let me rephrase: ....... If mages were able to use restorative magic, what do you think would happen to the conditions of the preferential policies that countries have now?
If mages could use restorative magic, what do you think would be the terms of the preferential policies that countries have now? ...... No, no way. ......... No, that's ridiculous. ......
No way!　I'm sure sacred magic is a magic unique to priests. How can a mage use it?
That opinion is a bit erroneous. In the first place, there is no such thing as sacred magic. Mages can also use restorative magic, it's just a little less effective than what priests use.
"Oh, so it's a ...... [vocational skill] effect. But ...... you don't know what that country will say if you announce such a thing?
I'm not sure what to make of this. The only trade route they have is the Aulus River, and they are currently in the middle of a war.

　It's dangerous to make enemies of a major power. But since we have a treaty, even if it is unequal, we cannot betray it, and the amount of profit we miss out on is not insignificant.
　Even for a small country, trade is an important national interest, but the current treaties do not provide enough money to enrich the country. In addition, there are priests with various personalities who are looked down upon for charging exorbitant amounts for medical treatment. The problem is that there is no set amount for healing.

The point is, it's fine as long as it's not a priestess who uses restorative magic. The day before yesterday, when I had an alchemist who was also a doctor learn recovery magic, his fixed job changed to [medical mage]. In other words, it turned out that priests are not the only ones who can use recovery magic effectively. We can't afford to let that country keep making a big deal out of us.
It's a good idea to take a look at the web site and see if you can find any useful information.　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
I'll give it to each of you. We can then copy it and publish it after a time delay. Let's say that we have developed a recovery spell in partnership with other countries. Ideally, it would be more credible if each country had a few medical mages on hand.
「「「「! 」」」」

　The diplomatic ambassadors felt a chill run down their spines when they realized that the Duke of Delsacis was seriously thinking about undermining the authority of the priests. He's planning to completely take away the superiority of the Holy Priesthood of Metis, and then he's offering to give away the restoration magic for free.
　The scrolls can be copied, and the benefits to the small country will be great, and they won't have to answer any more absurd requests from the bishops and priests.
　This would mean that they would no longer have to make extra expenses out of their national budgets, and at the same time, they would be able to return to an equal footing in merchant trade. The Four Divine Religions would be in a terrible position if they were pressured by force.
　Furthermore, if we take this measure, it will be an alliance of small nations, and if we combine the military power of all the nations, it will surpass the military power of the Holy Law God State of Metis.
　But that was an ideal, and only two nations realized that it would be difficult to achieve in reality.
　The Kingdom of Issaras and the Kingdom of Atollum.

"Wait. It would certainly be wonderful if the Duke's plan could be realized. ....... However, Prince Atorum is currently in the middle of a war. And its neighbor, the Kingdom of Issaras, is unable to trade. Even if we were to form an alliance, the situation in the two countries would be problematic under the current circumstances.
The trade routes on the Great River of Aulus are blocked?　It's not a problem. ...... Are you familiar with the underground cities in our country that were built by dwarves in the old days?


"Those underground ruins?　It's one of the few living magical cities still functioning ........., then!
I'm sure you're right. All you have to do is create a trade route through that underground city and build an overland route separate from the Aurus River. Fortunately, that underground city's main road leads to our country across the two countries. In order to make good use of it, we've been sending out research teams for a long time, and even now, restoration work is steadily underway.
"What?
My father, the former Duke of Creston, has provided funding for the restoration of that city, and with the use of recently developed magic, the restoration is progressing rapidly. The progress of the construction is much faster than you can imagine, okay?

　In other words, from now on, trade will be possible not only by waterway but also by land, and the plundering of goods by the Metis Holy God Kingdom will be prevented. In addition, if the construction has been going on since the time of the previous duke, then the progress of the construction of the trade route will be more advanced than you can imagine.

Hold on!　I'm sure you're not the only one.　I don't think you're thinking of invading .......
You're thinking too much. Mineral resources are scarce in our country, and the number of mines we can mine is limited. The Kingdom of Issaras is rich in mines, and that country is a hindrance to trade. You understand, don't you?　That country is trying to take over the Kingdom of Issaras. ....... We will overthrow that plot. At the same time, we can support our multinational alliance.
"I see. ....... In other words, we can't allow the Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom to tyrannize any longer. In order to strike a blow, it was necessary to carry out a reckless measure. ......
"That country has made an enemy of our magical kingdom of Solstice. I'm sure you'll agree.

　The ambassadors of each nation thought that they had been thinking about encircling the Holy Law Goddess Kingdom of Metis for a long time.
　However, the reason they couldn't put it into action was the lack of a decisive trump card and the number of priests who could use recovery magic.
　Priests are highly effective not only in healing spells but also in auxiliary spells related to defense.
　When such auxiliary spells are concentrated on the battlefield, it is difficult to defeat the enemy, and even if the mage is specialized in attack, the auxiliary effects will cancel it out. Magic is not a decisive factor on the battlefield.
　In addition, some of the priests are close combatants, and the current mages, who have become accustomed to only casting spells from behind, are not good opponents. The old system must be broken, but the current mage corps is full of hard-headed people.
　If the war comes, the damage will be too great and it's not a good idea to go against them carelessly. Then, they had to take advantage of the political situation and took various measures.

They have a military advantage. If you break the foundation of that, they will be suspicious, right?　Mages use restorative magic. It's important to the priests that they can shake the foundations of their faith.
"Their faith would be questioned. If the superiority of sacred magic is lost, the impact will naturally be magnified. ...... You have played a terrible hand.
"But the recent actions of the Holy Priesthood of Metis have been appalling. If we don't strike a blow here and there, we will only be exploited.
"Well, ......, the donations are getting higher and higher these days. It's going to be very hard on the motherland.
I'll take you up on that. But they have brave men, don't they?
Hmmm... one warrior of the Atrum Empire should be enough to stop a single hero. Half of them are already dead, so we can't just throw them into the battlefield.

　The strength of the heroes is not to be underestimated, but if it's one man against another, we can handle it.
　If the nations join forces, they can compete on equal terms with the great powers. The Pope and the Bishops of the Holy Priesthood of Metis were not even aware of this.
　On this day, the small nations began to show their unity and take a stance to confront the self-righteous and forceful policies of the religious nations.
　The preparations and arrangements for the deviousness proceeded steadily, and the results would not be seen for several months.

　...

　--Gun, gun!　Click, click, ......

　The sound of metal tapping and the sound of something small being attached flowed quietly.
　A gray-robed man is in the middle of tinkering with a machine in the sunny garden.
　He was working on a washing machine, but it was in the prototype stage, so he was just testing whether the washing tank would work.
　He is humming along as he assembles a simple structure, but he is repeatedly running it and adjusting it. So far, it's been a series of failures, with the spinning board spewing out water at too high a speed and creating a water tornado like the Aqua Tornado attack spell.
　The structure itself is fine, but it has been disassembled three times so far, due to the excessive influx of magic power, making it more powerful than its performance. It is now being assembled for the fourth time.

What's wrong with it? ...... Is it the size of the magic stone?　Should we change to magic gems?　Hmm, it should be controllable by magic formula, but ...... I don't know.
I'm not sure what to do.
There's a huge hole in it.　Hey, man. ......
Didn't it just explode?
Give me some meat. Give me some juicy meat.
I don't think that's going to work, do you?　Xellos, will you play dead with me?



　The children are as usual, but there is one disturbing figure.
　He was looking at me with an intense glare, as if he was about to draw his sword.
　It seems that he really wants to fight with a strong opponent.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm sure you've heard of it.　Isn't that enough for you?
"You can't measure your strength unless you fight with a different opponent every once in a while. I want to know how big the world is.
But that doesn't mean you can't fight to the death. ...... That's too extreme.
A sword is only good for killing people. The more lives I take, the stronger I become.
It's not ...... like you're saying you're going to slay me.
"The number of ...... swordsmen will never increase. Because every time one strong man is born, one swordsman dies .......
"Don't look so far ahead. What kind of knight are you? ...... It's too dangerous to kill.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I want to experience a real battle. Ange and the others are going hunting too.
It's not good if someone isn't watching. Why don't you ask Jané and the others?
Janae, she won't take the job, saying it's too early.
We're all beginners at this. Adults always treat us like children. When are they going to let us hunt?
We're not children, you know.
I want some meat. ...... I want chicken today.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to afford it, but I'm sure I'll be able to afford it.
　Children who want to make a fortune in the dungeons are, of course, aiming to become registered mercenaries. It takes a lot of money to equip them, and their current pocket money is not enough to keep up.
　However, there was a problem with letting inexperienced people into the forest. If someone wasn't watching them, they would die if they were not careful. If that happened, Luceris would cry.

Hmmm ...... would be nice if we had a reasonably strong guard ......
That's not a problem. We have friends.
Friends?　What kind of friends do you have?

　Behind the children, there was a group of five cockatoos, looking very motivated.
　I guess these are my friends. 　

"Well, ......, that's the best protection I've ever had. But you need to hunt close by.　It's better to improve your skills in the forests around the city and acquire some vocational skills.
"That's why, old man, I need a magic scroll.
I want offensive magic.
I'd also like to have auxiliary magic, preferably physical enhancement.
Isn't RenQi Gong good enough for enhancement?
I'm going hunting for meat. If I could eat meat every day, I'd be very happy.
Should I learn magic too?　I'm an elf, so I'm sure I'm good at magic. ......

　The children were as strong as ever.
　They usually walked around the unsafe city, gathering information from various places.
　No one told them what to do, but they seemed to have a plan.

I'll have to consult with Luceris first. It's not something I can just decide on my own.
It is certainly natural to talk to ...... Sister and make sense of it.
But do you think the sisters will listen to me?
She's overprotective, Sister.
She worries too much. You should have a little more faith in us.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. .........
Well, it's natural for Luceris to be worried about you, but if you want to make your dreams come true, you need to have a serious talk with him at least once.　In the world of mercenaries, you are responsible for yourself, and no one will take responsibility for your failures.

　At the moment, the kids are just moving around and doing whatever they want to do.
　But they are allowed to do so under the protection of Luceris, and if they really want to do something, they will inevitably need to discuss it.

I'm sure you'll be able to do it.
If he says no, there's nothing you can do.
You'll come with me, won't you, Sister ......?
I worry too much. ......
It's a warrior's etiquette to be reasonable and reasonable when you're being taken care of. You can't avoid it.
Don't leave it to others, boys.　This is an important matter that will determine your future, so I suggest you seriously discuss it.

　I understand the children's motivation.
　However, at this point, the old man had a question.

"Speaking of which, do you guys have any equipment?　Do you have swords, bows, armor, etc.?
"Hmmm, don't underestimate us!
We've been collecting, saving and ......
I finally bought some used equipment!


I can't get the right size, but I can't ...... .........
"I can't find any equipment that fits me. ....... Is there any equipment that focuses on ease of movement? ......
It's a ...... waste of time. You've got a problem in a weird place: .........

　Children who are poorly nourished and have significant growth problems are not able to wear the equipment that is generally available.
　In the case of Kaede, the quality and shape of the equipment from her culture did not fit her skin and she felt repelled by it. In this case, there was no choice but to make a custom-made one.

I've been growing taller lately, so I'll have to change my equipment as I grow. It's no use if I can't equip it.

　The growth of a child is faster than you think.
　Some children grow taller in just one year than others, and if you don't make equipment that accounts for their rapid growth, you'll end up having to replace it sooner or later. No matter how much money we have, it will never be enough.
　In addition, the orphans would have a hard time finding the money to buy new equipment.

If you can persuade Luceris, I'll make you some equipment.　Well, it's not much.
Really, old man?
You're not lying, are you?　You're not lying, are you, old man?
Are you sure?　All right, let's go find Sister.
I've got a big belly. Are you okay?
Kai. ...... I think you need to lose some weight, don't you?　If you're too heavy, it can impede your movement, you know?

　The children went in search of Luceris with great enthusiasm.
　The ability to hunt is a necessary skill to become a mercenary, and the occupational skills of the [hunter], such as spotting and ambushing, are useful in many ways. In order to learn it, you have to actually experience hunting.

"Well, I'm off to OHANASHI with the sisters.
It's gonna be black and white!
Let's see what we're made of!
If you can hunt, you can eat all the meat you want: ....... I'll be the Meat King!
I'll risk my life to convince you otherwise.
What are you guys ...... going to do?　We're going to persuade him, right?　We're going to ask for permission, right?

　I'll be there. No one can stop these kids.
　They're running toward their dreams, and they can't control the heat that's building up in them, and they're running as their souls take them.
　There is a kind of resolve that is hidden in them.

I'm not sure if you're okay with that. I hope they don't do anything rash.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who can help you.

　This is the first time I've seen such a thing.

"Uncle ......, is my gear ready ......?
You look very tired. ....... It's been a hard day's work, hasn't it?

　In the evening, Iris, who was dragged by Janae and her friends, asked me about the progress of the equipment enhancement with a look of exhaustion. For some reason, the dark circles around her eyes are bothering her.
　He looked like a novice swordsman equipped with a sword and shield, not the usual wizard style.

Did you stay up all night?　I feel like a member of a circle who finishes a doujinshi just before the deadline and submits it to the printing factory three days before Comiket. ......
I'm not going to get into it, okay?　I'm not in the mood for that right now. ......
I tried to get Iris to engage in melee combat against the goblins, but she was resistant to killing the creatures with weapons, and after a while she started throwing up. ......
You're mentally weak. It's not that different from killing with magic. ......

　She said with a dumbfounded look on her face. But for Iris, who has lived in modern Japan, the psychological shock would be great.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.
'Well, it's the first time I've had to kill someone in close combat, so no wonder I feel sick. ....... Seriously, how blue is your face?　Was it really that hard?

　In all his years of living in modern Japan, Iris has never once killed a living thing with his own hands .
　No, he has stepped on ants and other creatures, but it is understandable that he would be reluctant to kill a creature the size of a hand. In fact, the problem is that you can kill them with pleasure.
　I feel sorry for him, so I'll let him sit on the chair. 　

"This is the first time you've killed with your own hands.　I can see why you're upset. I was the same way. ......
"Didn't Janae cry during her training?　She was so cute back then. ......


I'm sorry ...... I'm not cute right now.
"No, no, no, no. You're pretty, Janae.　You make me want to push you down.
"Don't say that with a straight face!　You're making fun of me?
You're cute because you overreact like that. You should feel loved.
"Love?　Love? ......

　It is indeed cute to see them overreact and get upset.
　But even in such a noisy situation, Iris didn't react and just lay down on the table.
　It seems that her sense of ethics is about to be destroyed by the act of killing a living thing.

"Well, you'll just have to get used to it. Whether you kill with magic or with a weapon, the result is the same, and you shouldn't feel guilty about it.
"Uncle ...... is dry. You can't get rid of the smell of blood, you know.　Even dismantling ......
Did you ...... dismantle it?　Seriously?　You're jumping to conclusions. I think you should get used to killing with weapons first. ......
I tried to stop him, but he was too determined. ....... And then this happened.
Because if you don't ...... get used to it, it's going to be hard to live in this world.
I asked Iris, is Faerie Rose really that bad?　Is it really that cruel?　It's a fairy, right?

　There are only a few places where fairies can survive, and they are not often seen in the city.
　Perhaps because of this, the image of fairies as appearing in fairy tales has taken root in this world. In reality, however, they are not such cute creatures, but rather innocent killers with no sense of morality of right and wrong.

Do you want to see some of the pictures I've made documenting what the victims go through?　I wouldn't recommend it, though.
As a mercenary, ...... is necessary, isn't it?
It's kind of scary, but I'm curious about ....... Maybe I'll be asked to take it down. ......
I'll pass. ...... If I see it now, I'll probably throw up. ....... I don't want to see any meat for a while.
That's a serious wound. ......

　And then I took out a picture.
　As soon as they picked it up and saw it, Lena and Janae ran outside as fast as they could.

It's so powerful~....... It's so powerful~!
"They're not going to be able to eat meat either. ....... Probably a hundred times worse than what I've seen today, right?
Want to see?
"...... Oh no.

　The tsukomi is lacking its usual sharpness.

Well, now you're ready to kill. I'm not saying you have to get used to it deep down, but this world is a world of the weak and the strong. I'm not saying you have to get used to it, but this is a world of the weak and the strong.
If you are weak, you die. ....... Yes, ...... I understand that. This is not a game, is it ......?
Yes, it's a harsh reality. If you can't kill someone when they're in danger, you won't survive. That's the world we live in.
I understand it in my head, but ...... I just can't accept it in my senses.
I understand how you feel. You should abandon your naivety. ...... Otherwise you will die. Oh, ...... is back.

　The two blue-faced men came staggering back to us.
　The psychological damage must have been too great.

What are you showing them? ....... I'm afraid you're not ...... good enough.
"Fairies are ...... cruel is not a strong enough word. It's the devil. ...... It's the devil. ......
In fact, a demon was about to be born. You don't have to wait for it to be born, you can just blow it away. ......
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.　You know that you've done something, but you didn't tell us what you did, did you?
"There are some realities in this world that you don't need to know about. There are some realities in this world that you don't need to know, some truths that would make you unhappy if you knew them. ......

　The old man was desperate.
　There are truths that you don't need to know. But in this case, it is only the old man who will be unhappy.
　While Iris was confused between reality and the game, Xellos's sense of attack remained the same as in the game.
　He has a clear view of reality, but when the time comes to fight, he switches to short-sighted thinking: "I'll just destroy the enemy.
　Unless there is a priority such as human life, the old man does not think properly, and unleashes his magic without question and without mercy. In a way, he is worse than Iris, but he is not aware of it.
　It's not that he's not aware of it, it's just that when he was reincarnated, he was thrown into a place where there were a lot of ferocious demons.

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I forgot about you. ......
"No, I was drying them in the sun a while ago, okay?　I took it in and put it in the back to dry in the shade, so feel free to take it.
That's so random, old man.
You said you were going to do some kind of experiment, so I'm not sure what you're up to.　

　I'm not sure what's going on.
　While watching her back, the old man began to peel the potatoes with a knife.
　He was now preparing for dinner. He would also make breakfast for the next day to save time.

"Mr. Xeros, ......, what is this powder?
"Curry powder mixed with several spices. I think it's masala?
Curry?　I've never heard of it. Is it good?
"Whoa. -------- -----?

　Suddenly a voice like some masked man's comes from inside the door.
　When I turned around to see what was going on, the door at the back opened and a very excited Iris jumped out with improved equipment.
　Well, the design itself is the same, but there are some differences, such as a lighter shade and a silvery shine on the lace.
　The color of the robe was a bit subdued, but the fading and chemical reaction added a lot of shine to it.

"Whoa, Uncle ......!　Can I have this?　Seriously?
You can take it. ...... It's originally Iris's equipment. I don't see any use for it even if I had it.
No, ...... perhaps you could transform into a woman and try it on?
I won't do it!　What a horrible thing to say!

　I'm not sure what to do.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
What's so great about the enhancement?
There's something erotic about the way Lena says ....... I don't care about that. This is not an enhancement at all!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　The price was very reasonable when I presented it while playing the soroban.
　Iris said, 'Hey!　If you pay! It was so cheap that Iris paid for it on the spot.

I'll have my equipment strengthened too. ...... I'm so jealous.
You'll need some metal to strengthen your equipment.　We'll have to go somewhere to mine it.
I see now what you mean about the other craftsmen losing their jobs. Uncle, you're too smart for your own good.
Well, I'll leave that to your free will. Well, ......, let's get ready for dinner.
Is that curry powder in there?　I want to eat it!　Uncle, I'll help you, give me some curry too!
Do you like curry?　It's dry, just the way I like it. ......
I love it!　I love it, but it's too spicy. ...... Hmm... I can't help you, let me help you eat it.

　Iris liked the sweet curry.
　However, it is the nature of reincarnated people to crave for nostalgic tastes.
　He compromises and chooses to seek the taste of curry for the first time in a long time.

"Well, that's okay. ....... So, let's get the vegetables. Well, the meat is ...... wyvern.
"'Wyvern'?

　And so the curry-making began.
　The wyvern curry, which took two hours to make, tasted even better than the four of us had imagined.
　Half of the curry was given to the orphanage, but it was completely devoured by early morning the next day.
　In addition, the children who attacked us found us and licked up every last scorch on the pot.
　In a stranger's house, the children are starving in many ways today.