"Lord Takatsuki-sama....
True....
　When I came back to the table of my friends, Nina and Lucy spoke to me with a dumbfounded and concerned look on their faces.
　'Did you hear me, you two with good ears?

'Lord Tuckey. I heard you were rude to Princess Sophia...''
Oh no, Fujiyan. I failed.
Takatsuki, eat something sweet and calm down.
　Sa-san recommends a cake.
　I didn't know there was even such a thing.

I didn't expect it. I didn't expect Mr. Takatsuki to be so upset.
'But keep it up your sleeve that two years ago you were desperately asking for a blessing to be given to you. You forgot about it and slipperily told them to join you, didn't you?　You have every right to be angry!
　Lucy is emotional, but she's always on my side.
　I'm grateful for that.

'Lord Tuckey. Are you going to leave McAllen and move to the Land of the Sun (Highlands)?
　Fujiyan murmured sadly.

''Hmm, the knight in the princess's guard told me to go out...''
You're going to the country where Sakurai-kun is?
　Sa-san is eating donuts and fruit.
　You're eating too much.

There's no one else to turn to.
So that's where I'm going.
　Hmm?　And then I looked at Sa-san.

'Why do you look so weird?　I'm the one who has no other avenues but Takatsuki-kun.
　I'm downing my wine with a look on my face that says, "Of course.
　Donuts and wine don't go well together.

"Yeah, the Land of the Sun, the Highlands....
　Lucy gave him a subtle look.
'Is Lucy against going to the Highlands?'

"High Moon-sama, the Land of the Sun (Highland) is a land of supremacy for humans. It's a difficult place for elves like Lady Lucy and beastmen like me to live.
　Huh?　Really?　I didn't know that.

The sub-humans and beast-eared people of the Highlands are treated inferior to the human race, you know. I don't really like them, you know. The good thing about the Water Country (Roses) is that they don't have much discrimination in that area.
Did Fujiyan take a hobby over a business?
Of course!
　He's an unwavering friend.

'Is Nina not a fan of the Land of the Sun (Highland), too?'
The nobles and merchants of that country are quick to s*xually harass the beast-eared people. That said, I'm very careful because I don't want to neglect my customers.
　Ummm. Nina-san doesn't seem to have a good impression of the Land of the Sun either.

"More importantly, if your identity as a Lamia tribe is discovered, like Sasaki-dono's, you'll be out in one fell swoop. We'll be hunted for sure.
'I see......... Come to think of it, it would be bad if my belief in the evil gods was found out in Highland...

"'Cause that's a bad idea no matter what country you're in.
　I got a total of three people except Sa-san.
　Ah, I see.........

''When I think about it, I'm going to miss Lucas-san, Marie-san, and the skewered general. Jean and Emily too.........
Would you like to stop leaving the country?
　Fujiyan says hopefully.

''Hmmm, you're going to bow to Princess Sophia...''
　After having dared so much, I'm very hesitant.
　Should I ask Sakurai-kun or someone else to do it?
　No, but...
　I was dwelling on such things.


"Hey, you had a rough day earlier.
　The one who arrived was Sakurai-kun, a refreshingly handsome hero.
　You bastard!　Who do you think is bothering me!

'Sakurai-kun called me out to some weird place, and now we're in trouble. What are you going to do about it?
　For now, I'm going to accuse him with my zit eyes.
　Yokoyama-san is hiding next to Sakurai-kun.

'It's okay. If Takatsuki-kun joins the Order of the Sun, I'll do my best to follow him.
　Sakurai-kun smiles at me.
　Hey, I don't understand what you're saying.

I'm not going in.　
　The Knights of the Sun are, essentially, an army, right?
　I'm not going to join a group like the pinnacle of athletics, as I'm a perennial homebody!　Come on!
　I'm confident I'll drop out in a day.

"Ta, Takatsuki-kun. Today ... well ... Thank you.
　Yokoyama-san bowed to me.
　It's unusual for him to talk to me.
　Or rather, are you a little frightened?

I didn't do much.
What are you talking about?　I'm one of the few people in the Highlands who can use king-level magic, and I'm the second merit of defeating the abomination dragon this time!
　Everyone forgets that the king grade magic requires seven days of preparation to use it once, even though many people have pointed it out to me.

''Well, now that you mention it, what can I do for you?　Sakurai-kun.
''That's right. As a matter of fact, the Great Sage wants to see Takatsuki-kun... or rather, the spirit magic user.
Oh, my God!　The Great Sage who hardly ever appears in public!　You did it, true.
　Lucy is as happy as she can be.

'Yes I don't want to see the great man anymore. Can I pass?
　I just got beat up.
　I had it coming.

"Mister Tucky.... It is said that the Great Sage is the third most powerful person in the Land of the Sun. I think you'd better just comply.........
'True!　Don't be selfish.
　My friends will look at me like I'm nuts.
　I guess I'll just have to go.

I'll have to go alone?
No, he said I can be with my friends.
Okay, Lucy and Mr. Saunders. Let's go together.
　I don't feel safe on my own.

Are you sure?　'Yay!' said Lucy, jumping up and down in delight.
'Yeah, it's a pain in the ass. I'm good," says Saasan, with a disgusted look on his face.
　I'll bring my friend, who has been eating leisurely all day, into the mix.

What are you going to do about it, Fujiyan?
Well I'd like to see you, but we can't afford to leave this seat empty, so I'm staying.
"Master Takatsuki, you mustn't pick a fight with the Great Sage.
'I wouldn't do that...'
　Nina's opinion of me is declining.

　We were taken by Sakurai-kun to the Sun Knight's garrison.

''What kind of person is the Great White Sage-sama?　Lucy.
The greatest wizard on this continent. You know him, don't you?
I don't know what he's like, exactly.
　I just learned in temple class that he is the authoritative wizard of the Sun Nation.

The first great sage is a hero who fought with Abel, the savior of the world, against the great demon king a thousand years ago. The person you are about to meet is the 15th generation.
　Sakurai-kun explained.
''Hmm, but even if the first generation is awesome, the descendants don't matter, do they?''
　Sa-san says something sharp.
　Please, please don't say that in front of him, okay?
　That's what I thought.

''That's the difference, Aya. Great Sage-sama has a power called 'inheritance' skill.
"I have inherited the power of the first master from a thousand years ago, and I've passed it down from generation to generation. That's why they call him the strongest on the continent.
Oh, I see.
　So you've inherited the abilities of a legendary wizard intact?
　That seems strong.

　In the meantime, we arrived in front of a huge tent.


--My ears are ringing.

I'm sorry.... Makoto!　Don't go in there!　... d*mn it! ....warding...)
　Goddess?　What's going on?
I will not...
　I wonder.

　This is the first time I've ever been this disconnected.
　What should I do..........I shouldn't see the Great Sage.


''Grand Sage. It's the 7th Division, Commander Sakurai. I'm here with the spirit user, Takatsuki-kun.
　Sakurai-kun called out to the inside of the tent.