166 I went on vacation late.






"Huh? Hot springs? With Jane-san?

 While the old man was preparing for his trip, Iris and the others suddenly asked him a ridiculous question and he let out a silly voice.
 In front of him was Iris with a smug look on her face as if to say, "Good idea," and Rena with a big smile on her face as she nodded her head yes. And then there was Jhanae, who was glaring at him while her face turned bright red. The evil goddess is drifting in the air behind her.
 I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
"Yes, it is.
No, it's not! It's just that I happened to win an onsen accommodation ticket for two people in a lucky draw!

 Iris and the others affirmed, but Janae denied everything.
 I'm a little sad about it.

I'm sorry, but I've received a request from the Duke of Delsacis. I can't tell you the details, but I'm going to have to leave the city for a bit. I can't tell you the details, but I'll be out of town for a bit.
I can't tell you the details, but I have to leave town for a while. It's a pity, Mr. Jarne. We could have had a coed bath together, just the two of us, making love.
It's not that I wanted to do that, you know! I just happened to win it in a lucky draw!
You don't have to deny it with so much force. ....... This is a great way to get the most out of your business.

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 The old man's words were so disappointing that Janae's face turned red like a boiled octopus, and her mouth puckered up like a fish on land. It's S.

"Why don't you go with Luceris instead of me?
I've used my paid leave before, so I can't take paid leave for a while except on holidays.
I see. ....... Well, traveling with two women can be dangerous. Lena is ......
I'm not going to go to a spa with my girlfriends, you know? I'm not going to go to the spa with my girlfriends, unless she has a cute boy. That's why I have to go with Iris.
Well, you're safe with Iris. He's stronger than most mercenaries. ......
Are you being paranoid, Uncle?
There's a mercenary guild with a crazy wagon that's bringing in customers at high speed. We can probably get to the next country in a day. I don't want to ride in it again, though.
"I definitely don't want to ride that thing!

 "I don't want to ride that thing!" Iris and Janae shouted in unison.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to make of that. If you don't remove the limiter, you won't go too fast, and above all, the seats are soft and comfortable. The seats are soft and comfortable, not to mention more comfortable than a horse-drawn carriage.
"No, no, no, Uncle! We don't have a license! No license is against the law. ......
License? Mr. Iris ......, what are you talking about? We don't have a system like that in this country yet.
...... Oh. But is it okay?
I'm not sure what the hell you're talking about when you're old enough to ride a stolen motorcycle. It's a good way to learn about the back roads. In an age when young people are riding horses through the streets, a ...... license? What's that and is it good?
"You're an adult and you're trying to get young people to go down the wrong path!

 It's a good thing that it's not regulated by law, and the old man who forcefully pushes the [magical moat carriage]. It's not just that they're trying to pull you into their evil ways, of course.
 The carriage was originally designed with safety in mind, so it was also meant to be an experiment to see what the general public thought about it by driving it. In other words, it is a pre-sale test drive.
 However, while this should be the most important thing, he says what he wants as if it were a joke, as if it were an afterthought, and to Iris and Janae, it sounds like a cover-up.
 Xellos had a good character for making fun of others before important matters.

So, we're going to be gone for a while. ...... Are you okay, Alfia?
"Hmm? I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it.

 I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've. Without Xelloss, the only thing she could look forward to, food, would be put on hold for a while.
 She wouldn't die without eating, but that would mean she would have to kill time with the game she had downloaded into her brain until Xelloss came back.
 But this kind of game is so easy to beat that you'll be wasting your time.

I'm going to leave you some money, so please don't waste it and live a systematic life. If you pay for food, Luceris and the others will cook dinner for you.
"Nuh ......, I prefer hamburgers. But as far as I can tell, you don't know when you'll be back, do you? Then maybe I should move a little faster. ......
What are your plans?
"I hope to walk around a bit and catch some fools. It would be to our advantage to break a few of the shackles.
You'd better be careful. If you're not careful, the world could end.


I don't want to do anything crazy, but I think a crater would be acceptable.
Well, that's fine.

 Their perceptions of the scale of the expected damage were strange.
 Perhaps the old man's perception of common sense has changed to something other than human.
 The next morning, Xelloss and Ad left the city of Santor.

  Istor Academy of Magic is already in winter season.

 Istor Academy of Magic was already on winter vacation.
 It was now spring in the calendar, and it would be more correct to call it a spring vacation rather than a winter vacation. Normally, we would have already been in the middle of the winter vacation.
 That's why there was such a big gap in the schedule.
 This is also a very hectic and confusing situation in the school, which has affected the schedules of the students, and this situation will continue for a while yet.
 Anyway, Celestina and her friends are now on vacation for a month.
 Before leaving, they decided to go to the hot springs, so they rented a carriage from the Mercenary Guild and went to the town of Lisaguer. In short, I wanted to enjoy the earth.
 After all, Etherrante is an underground city. There was no sunshine, no lush green meadows.
 You can get to the surface through a loading dock on a huge pillar in the center of the city that supports the bedrock, but it's dangerous because of the strong demons that have established their ecosystem. Since all I have to do is to investigate magical tools, it is understandable that I miss the ground.
 So Celestina was not the only one who thought the same thing, and the other students of the academy also boarded the carriage of the mercenary guild to the hot spring town of Lisaguer.

There's snow on the ground. I want to dive into that empty snow.

 On the carriage was Urna, a beast of a wolf girl who was filled with anticipation of running on the snow at any moment.

I'm not sure if that's a good idea ........ If your body gets wet, you might freeze to death. Well, the temperature in the city of Etherrante was controlled, but the underground passageways were hot from geothermal heat. I can understand the urge to dive.
Urna-sama is quite a daredevil.

 I'm sure you're not the only one.
 Between the magical kingdom of Solistair and the imperial kingdom of Atrum stands a steep mountain range with a high altitude.
 In the winter, snow falls on the Atrum side of the mountain range, while it rarely snows in the Solstair Magic Kingdom, which is located on the south side of the mountain range. Snow is rare further south on the sea side.
 By the time the snow clouds that have crossed the mountain range come to the Solstair Magic Kingdom, they are already exhausted, and the warm winds from the ocean to the south turn the snow into rain.
 Conversely, the Kingdom of Atrum is a heavy snowfall area, and the Kingdom of Issaras further north is also a snow country. Peddlers have to fight against the harsh nature until they reach the Dwarf Hall.
 For this reason, they do not use horses in the winter, but rather small mammoth-like creatures called "komos" to pull their wagons. Of course, the carriages that Celestina and her friends ride in are also pulled by komos.
 Most of the peddlers in the Kingdom of Issaras and the Imperial Kingdom of Atrum kept both horses and komos to carry their goods.

I've heard that dogs are happy to run around in the yard when it snows, but I wonder if the same is true for beastmen. I'm curious.
"Master Carosti, I think that's a bit rude of Urna. ......
I don't think the normally rude Miska would be able to convince ......
Miss ...... is the source of all misfortune.

 I'm not sure what to do.
 I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
"Well? I don't know, but I think it's a good idea if you can relieve your fatigue. Master Carosti has a great thirst for knowledge.
I'd like to do a component analysis. I would like to have the [Appraisal] skill.
"Ah, a snow wolf. I didn't know they existed here. I want to hunt them.

 There are those who are watching these maidens play from behind.

......... Sounds like fun.
"Yes, it does. I'm not sure what to make of this.

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He wanted to be a part of it. "Speaking of which, comrade, isn't Anzu here? Isn't she supposed to be a guard, too?
"Yes. She's supposed to be guarding Celestina. ......
Where's ....... Oh, there he is: ...............

 In a world where even the surrounding trees are covered in snow and everything is dyed white, the pink ninja was running between the trees without dropping a single snowflake.
 It was just like a gale.
 The outstanding skill of the peach ninja was moving through the trees at an unbelievable speed, and sometimes red rain was falling in unseen places, turning the white snow into deep red.
It seemed that she was killing a demon.

"That's amazing, Anzu. You're moving around like that and killing the demons with precision. ......
I'm not sure what you mean by that. I'm not sure what you're doing, but I'm sure you're doing a great job.
'No, because I can't move around in the snow! I'd be buried under the weight of my equipment alone! It looks like this, but it's a heavy equipment warrior job! 



 Elomra was desperate for an excuse.
 His occupation is [Brave Knight]. As a knight, his equipment is heavily armored, and his strength is reduced by half when fighting on snow or in swamps.
 He can barely fight with light equipment, but he is not good at field combat with weak footholds because of his heavy equipment. He is basically good at defending with heavy equipment and defeating opponents with counters, and is not good at local combat in snowy mountains.
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You ...... are an escort, after all. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
I'm not sure what to do. It's true that I'm getting paid, but I can only afford to buy cheap stuff. I could buy second hand, but from what I've seen, they're not very durable or defensive.
You've been thinking about it, haven't you ......?
Comrade -------? You think I'm not serious? I'm a good worker. 
I'm sorry, ......, but your usual attitude was too much for me. .........

 I'm not sure what to make of this. In fact, he even seems to be playing around.
 However, no matter how charismatic he seems in everyday life, Elomra is one of the reincarnated people. He is probably one of the best in this world in terms of ability.
 He can react to the slightest hint of life, and can prepare for battle at the slightest sound. It has a wider range of detection than most people.
 Even so, if there is any doubt about his abilities, it is because of Elomra's normal behavior. Unfortunately, he does not appear to be a very skilled fighter.

I can cry, right? No, you should cry here.
"You should change your behavior. You don't look very good. You're always looking at girls' butts. ......
That's rude! I'm looking at your breasts, and your face too. ......
You're not popular with women because of your disgusting behavior, are you? It's not something you can dignify with bravado!
I'm just living my life to my heart's content. I'm just being honest with myself, and I'm prepared to follow my convictions to the letter of my desires rather than lie to my heart! And someday, I'm going to get puffed up by a boingy elf!

 He was so stupid that it was refreshing. And the way he passionately shouted his dream was manly in a different way.
A straightforward eroticism is no longer just an eroticism.
Let me put it this way in a noble way. Perverts and .......

"...... Hey, that's not a compliment. Dio, can you say something about ...... Dio?
"Hmm? I'm not sure what to make of it. Oh, ...... how can I tell you how I feel about this .......
No, no, no, no. I'm completely alone in my world. 

 I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.
 However, Dio is unable to make a bold move at the critical moment. But he is jealous of any man who tries to get close to Celestina.

You know, Dio: ....... I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but I'm pretty sure you're not going to be blackmailing any of the guys who try to get close to Celestina, are you?
"............
You're not a criminal, are you? You're not committing any crimes, are you?
No, of course not. ....... No, I'm not that insane. ...... Maybe.
I said "probably"! And then make eye contact! Why are you trying to avert your gaze?

 You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the most out of their life.
 Zveit is not an enemy, but neither is he an ally, and he knows that he cannot rely on him.
 Neutrality is sometimes discredited.

"Comrade ......, your best friend seems to be going off the rails. Between you and me, Tina is becoming popular with the bastards. And some girls as well. ....... In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site.

 Zweite turns to face the day demon vigorously.
 He averted his gaze as best he could.

I wish you had told me that information first.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sure you're not the only one. It was a very powerful ...... message that said, "You are still a child if you can't recognize the affection of the opposite s*x.
I'm sure you're not thinking of Celestina when you say "......". Before that, it's not hush-hush, it's blackmail. ......
I think so too. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. But I couldn't resist because it's Miska-san.

 I'm not sure what she's up to.
 I can't figure out what she's up to.

That's fine! Celestina is very competitive among us. The average guy like me is never going to get a look in. ....... So the fewer rivals, the better. ......


'We are the ......... plural! Elomra, I think it's time for me to rethink my friendships.
"Yes, it is. I'm sure you're right. You should just tell her gracefully and be done with it. Even I would be reluctant to do that. .........

 I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I want to be ...... tied up by ...... Celestina, rather than...)
I'm not sure what to say. Didn't you just say something weird to me?

 I'm not sure what you're thinking, but I'm sure you're right.
 He just smiled eerily at me, as if he was imagining something.

"Zveito, have you had your break yet?
The carriage hurts my butt. Give me a break!
Whatever. Why are they coming?
Huh?

 A few of the Weasler's bored friends were along as a bonus, but they were pretty excited to be on vacation after their hard training.
 It was fine for them to come to the hot springs, but Zveit couldn't help but feel that they might cause some problems. It was a very painful feeling.
 On the top of the carriage they were riding in, Anzu, who had returned before they knew it, was sewing women's underwear to be sold at her next business.
 She was the only one who looked peaceful and worry-free.


...


 The carriage of Viscount Elwell's family was going through the silvery streets.
 At first, Christine was looking around out of curiosity, but then she noticed something.

How can the construction proceed so quickly, Doctor? I'm sure the underground construction will require a lot of manpower to get the rubble and rocks out of the way.
"Well, they probably filled in the parts of the underground passage with rubble and stone that weren't needed. It's too much to take out of the city, and it's not efficient. So dumping it in the demon's habitat would kill two birds with one stone by reducing its habitat. One of the most important factors is that the construction work has been accelerated by the introduction of the new magic that was recently launched.

 The old mage, Sergus Cephon, answered the question with a good-natured smile on his face.
 However, his physique is not flattering for a mage, and his huge muscular body is a bit cramped in the carriage. Rather cramped.
 This is why Izaat, one of the guards, is outside with the guard, and Christine feels very sorry for him in the cold weather.

It's amazing. Isn't this a revolution in construction technology?
It's a revolution in construction technology. Thanks to you, we can go to the neighboring countries without bypassing Metis' Holy Law God Country.

 Some crazy construction company played an active role in this, but there is no way for them to know the situation on the ground. In order to carry out this maintenance, many craftsmen were thrown into a hell of screaming and shouting.
 Not knowing is sometimes a blessing.

"Recently, dwarves have started using practical magic such as [Gaia Control] and [Rock Forming]. The Creston guy seems to be doing a lot of business.
I'm sure you've heard of him. I heard that he has created his own faction?
Hmm. It's a special faction directly under the royal family. We mainly focus on the operation of practical mages, and research day and night with the aim of developing magic that will help improve and develop technology. I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that they're getting quite a bit of publicity these days, selling recovery magic.
That's great.
I don't know. I think there's more to it than that. ....... I don't know, but I think there's something to it. That's impossible. Mages in the service of their country are nothing but status-obsessed fools. If a useful spell is developed, they won't hesitate to steal it. And what about restorative magic? I'd keep it hidden, never tell anyone.

 As a man who has traveled extensively, he understands the folly of mages in the service of the Crown.
 All of them were arrogant and looked down on the common mage. In addition, they are inexperienced and completely useless in terms of actual combat.
 It was unbelievable to Sergus that such a group would collaborate in the development of magic.
 In addition, the neighboring country of Metis has a monopoly on recovery magic, and the fact that it was widely publicized by the various countries suggests that the leaders of the countries are making a backroom deal.

I'm not sure what to make of this.
Before? Oh, you mean Mr. Xelloss.
Hmm. The one who gave you magic: ....... I wonder if he's behind all the recent developments in Solistairian magic.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. Well, it's possible that Xellos is. ......

 Christine's memory of the insane mage.
 In the Arhan mining dungeon, Christine was caught in a trap and fell to the lowest level. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.


 He could be so powerful, and yet his name had never been mentioned before. It was possible that he was a wandering mage, or that some high ranking nobleman was hiding information from him.
 From what he had heard, Sergus thought that he was no ordinary mage. After all, he was an extraordinary mage who shattered all common sense with his magic alchemy and wide area annihilation magic.
 If he was the current head of the Dukes of Solstice, he would be able to manipulate information without difficulty. It was inconceivable that the rumored powerful dukes would leave it alone.

I'll have to ask Creston. If he doesn't answer, use your fist. ......
"What? "What? With my fists? He's a duke, albeit a former one!
No, there's no such thing as rank between him and me. If we were to hit each other a little more openly, he'd give me a warning not to tell anyone, and then he'd tell me.
"Why are you taking this to such a violent turn? If I'm not careful, my house will be destroyed!
You'll be fine. I don't want to cause you any trouble and they'll figure it out on their own. Don't worry.

 Sergus and Creston's friendship has grown to the point where they can talk to each other with their fists.
 It's hard to say whether they're close or not, but at least they seem to recognize each other.
 However, a mere mage with no position and a retired duke are in different positions. I just hope they don't get into a fistfight in my presence.

"It's friendship between men.
"...... You're going to hit each other over friendship? I don't get it.
"I don't think she'll understand. It's very valuable to have friends who can say what you want to each other. I hope Christine will have a good friend, too. ......
Friends who talk with their fists are a bit ......

 Christine learned that different men and women have different forms of friendship.

I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation. Excuse me for interrupting, Miss ......, but please be alert and watch your back.
Izzard, is there something I should be aware of?
What can I say? I know it when I see it.
What?

 When the entrance to the tunnel leading to the underground ruins of Ilmanus was almost in sight, Izaat, who was on the coachman's bench, opened a small window and called out to me with a puzzled expression.
 Christine did as she was told and looked out the back window to see something strange approaching rapidly.

What the hell is that ......?
It's not a carriage ....... Is it some sort of magic tool?

 It looks like a carriage, but if you look closely, you can't see a horse pulling it anywhere.
 You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

You don't mean the Duke of Solstice's recently published ......
Do you know about it, Izzat?
It's only a rumor, but I think it was a vehicle-type magic tool developed by the Solistare faction. It's not for sale yet, though. ......
I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it. It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web.

 As the rumored grimoire approached, I could see that there were two people on board.
 One was a red-haired woman, and the driver was a twin-tailed girl about her own age.
It seemed to be faster than a two-horse carriage, but for some reason it was meandering unsteadily.

'Jane-san, get away from me! It's too dangerous!
Put me down, ~~~~! Fast, scary, wicked ......
No, no, no, no, no, no! Don't throw up, and don't drive when you're being held ~~~~~~~~!

 A horseless carriage passed by with a noisy voice.

Isn't that dangerous .........?
I recognize the two people in it. ......
You've made something interesting. I'd love to take it apart.

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 Soon after, Christine and the others also entered the tunnel.
 The red-haired woman's screams echoed in the echoes. .......