Weight balance is ...... not a problem.

　Every time I swing my new sword in the underground barracks, I can hear the sound of it cutting through the wind.
　The Warchief's sword is of a very good quality, not to mention a work of art.
　This was a relief, but not satisfying, since the sword I had been using was getting damaged.
　If I were just a slave, I would be happy to be a warchief, but since I'm a former prince, I just feel like I've been given a troublesome job.

How can you shake it for so many hours?

　Behind me, Celestia, who has been watching for hours, swears.

"It's important to try out a new sword to see what it's like.

　There was no way she could say that she had expected him to be gone after hours of swinging, so she gave a good reason.

There are limits, you know.

"...... And look over there. You can see Neya peeking at me from a distance.

　Celestia looked and saw Neya's figure on the opposite side of the barracks and gave her a surprised look.

You're really here.

It's a good idea to show that you take your training seriously once in a while.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

It's not like anyone else is going to interfere with your training, so you're being careful.

"Who do you mean?　I don't have any problem with watching the warrior chief train. I'm sure the warchief would agree.

　Celestia said the word "warrior chief" happily, and looked around.

...... Enough. Take as many tours as you want.

　Just as he gave up and said that, the sound of a door leading to the surface opening echoed through the basement.
　A guard rushed down the stairs and knelt in front of Celestia.

I'm sorry. I have just received a report that the Kingdom of Worms has collapsed due to a demon believed to be the ravenous dragon Hellartio.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　The Kingdom of Worms is a large country that controls the northern overseas line.
　It's a good idea to take a look at a few of the most common types of shoes that you can find in the market.
　What's more, I have no idea why they sent Hell Artyo to the Kingdom of Worms.
　But the guards didn't care if they saw that we were troubled, and continued to talk.

---- Furthermore, a knight from the Kingdom of Theorning has arrived regarding this matter. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

From the Kingdom of Theorning?

　If a messenger is coming, there's no need to mention my name or Seletia's, just ask for an audience. The fact that you bothered to mention our names implies that you have personal business with us or that you are not in an official capacity.

"His name is...

"He called himself Borg Magtalis.

...... Send him in so he won't be rude.

　The guard gave a gut-wrenching reply and quickly ran up the stairs to the surface.

"Borg Magtalis is the warrior chief of the Kingdom of Theorning, right?

If he is not an impostor, I don't want to think ...... too much about why he would come all the way out here.

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

I'm sure you heard me, but I'm going to have a talk with the Borg. Make sure no one comes near the room.

Yes, sir. ---- And I'm sorry to tell you this, but ......

　Neyer looks up at me with a serious expression.

What is it?

What is it? - "I would like you to join me in my next training session.

Yes, of course. I can't wait to see how much stronger you've become since then.

　I'd be happy to go out with you anytime you want, if you tell me," he said, his thoughts turning to the kingdom of Worms, which had already been destroyed by Hellas Artio.


　　　　　　　It's been a while.



It's been a while.

　The Borg Magtalis greeted Celetia and me as we entered the room, looking exactly the same as before.
　This time, he was not dressed as an adventurer, but was wearing a fine armor with the emblem of the Kingdom of Theorning on it, which made him look presentable.
　However, the arm that was missing at that time has not returned to its original state, and from the elbow down, it seems to be an artificial hand.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

No, it's my fault for showing up unannounced," the Borg said, showing no sign of concern.

　Celestia urges him to sit down, and he does.
　He looks calm, but this man can be tricky, so I decide to take the initiative.
　In the Bellpossoi volcano, where the raging dragon Ela was, Borg was the one who saw my strength and approached me, and I'm sure he's the one who earned the confidence of Viktor Vrigberg.

I'm going to ask you straight out, what is your purpose?

This is a problem. I thought we had a lot to talk about. I thought we had a lot to talk about. We had a lot of work to do after that, gathering information about the undead," the Borg said, laughing lightly. But after a few moments, it was all gone.

"As you may have heard earlier, this is about the fall of the Kingdom of Worms.

　Considering the travel time, the information must have reached the Kingdom of Ceoling long ago.
　In terms of geography and information gathering ability, the great kingdom of Theorining has the advantage.
　They may be observing the royal palace, which is now in a state of panic, and analyzing various things.

I'm sure you're right, then it would be a bad idea for you to come and see Celestia directly. If he was coming on behalf of the country, he should have followed the proper procedures as an emissary of the Kingdom of Theorning.

　The Borg's actions were somewhat incomprehensible as the actions of a representative of a country.
　Why did he go directly to them in an unofficial capacity and not as an envoy of the state?

We have been investigating the Eurasian Kingdom. As a result, we have come to the conclusion that it would be better to speak directly with you instead of going through the government.



What's going on?

In the near future, key figures from the six neighboring countries will gather in the Kingdom of Theorning for a meeting to defeat Hellartio, the monster that destroyed the Kingdom of Worms. I would like you to participate in this meeting as an advisor to the Kingdom of Theorning, Walth-sama.

...... You're asking me and Celetia to do that directly?

　It is clear that this is a choice that deviates from the original path.
　You should not come all the way to the Kingdom of Euresia and ask for permission from the king.

It's just that we decided it was the best thing to do. If we had brought it as an official request from the Kingdom of Theorining, there was a risk that we would have been given conditions that would have disadvantaged us, or that the request itself would have been turned back.

　It's true that even the king might object if Celestia were to go to such a dangerous place.
　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you may be able to use it for a lot of things.
　If you tell them that you were on a mission to defeat Era, they may say that your current achievements are enough and cancel your mission immediately.

I'm sure your father wouldn't let you go, as you predicted," Seretia said, affirming the Borg's decision, "but that doesn't mean you have to shake your head if he brings it to you directly. We don't want to get into that kind of trouble either," she said, clearly rejecting the request.

　Seretia's decision was correct.
　She brought the matter directly to the Kingdom of Ceoling so that it would not be disadvantaged. In other words, she is not going to give us any advantage here.

This is a painful thing to hear. However, there is a movement in each country to ask for help from Ars Dittrand of the Kingdom of Carlitz, who has experience in defeating Hell Artyo and has once again defeated the revived Hell Artyo.

　He probably thought that he could use the connection between Ars and paganism that he had told Linnea about as bait to lure us in.
　The Borg didn't move an eyebrow as he waited for me and Celetia to respond.
　The Borg didn't raise an eyebrow as he waited for a response from me and Celetia, but Celetia didn't respond, instead turning to me as if to cede control of the matter.

　The last thing I want is for Ars to get close to me and turn me into an alchemy doll.
　I don't think the Borg are reading that far into this, but I'm sure they see that we're in a situation where we can't or won't back down.
　It's not easy to see how things can go according to the wishes of the Theorining Kingdom, but since Ars has not made any moves yet, it's best to go along with the story. .......

---- Okay. I'll take your advice.

Thank you very much. I knew you would give me a good answer.

　You can find a lot of people in the world who can't eat," he said with a carefree smile, and I shook his hand firmly.

So, when is this meeting going to take place?

It's five days from now.

"Five days?　You'll never make it in time with a horse.

If that's the case, no problem. If that's the case, there's no problem. I'll take the flying dragon. ---- can only carry four or five people at the most.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　If you want to take another person with you, it would be Benetnash, but it would be better for Benetnash himself to stay behind as a substitute for the warrior chief.
　It would be better for Benetnash to stay behind as a deputy warrior chief. His strength and personality would be better suited for such a role.

All right. I'm sure it won't take long, since we'll be taking the same people as before," Seretia replied before I could, asking me to confirm.

"Yes, we should be on our way soon.