'No special training allowed.'

'What?'

I thought it over, and Liz, who was sitting on her knees, pouted her lips in frustration at my conclusion.

When I think about it, my childhood friends have always given it their all.
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Perhaps, one of his qualities as a hunter is the extent to which he can work hard without cutting corners.
All my life, I have only watched him. But for once, I have to say something.

Tino, who had somehow managed to regain his breath with Citri's potion, was breathing heavily with a wounded look on his face.
Although he had been burnt to a crisp a moment ago, there was hardly a scar left on him. His clothes were also slightly charred, but still intact.

Citri's potions were the ones that supported our hunt until Ansem's recovery spell became powerful enough. It is not as effective as the High Elixir of Creation from the Hall of Treasures, but its effectiveness has been proven.

You can't use it on the dead, of course, so it was Tino's help that brought it back to life, but whatever the case, you can't let your vacation be ruined by doing anything unnecessary.

I'm not just thinking about myself. I'm not only thinking about myself, I'm also thinking about Tino, Lise and Cicely. It may not be convincing for me to say this, but it is important to take a break from training every once in a while and rest your body and mind.

A horse-drawn carriage was running quietly through the grassland where the rain had weakened.
There were no other travelers around. The sky was still dark even though it was daytime, and we could hear thunder rumbling in the distance, but the rain and wind were much better than yesterday.
It's unclear if there will be another storm, but we're on vacation, so we'd like to avoid camping out.

Yes, it's a vacation! This time, it's just a trip! This is not a training trip!
I've said this several times, but Liz and the others still don't seem to understand it.

In the event you're not sure what to do, there are a few things you can do.

If you don't train, you'll die when the time comes, right?'

'Don't worry, ............ maybe.'

I've never heard of training to be struck by lightning, let alone a waterfall.
And apparently it happened more than once. The way Liz described her training was half-joking.



'...... Are you training bondage, by any chance?

That's another word I've never heard before. .......

'By keeping your training low and your abilities low, you can experience more life-threatening battles. Is that what you're saying?

...... That's not what I meant.

The idea is out of the ordinary. It seems my childhood friends are hunters to the core.
Lizzie's happy. Tino was looking at me with a shocked expression.

'And even if they die in the process - we don't need such immature people,' he said. That's what you're saying, Cry. I think it makes a lot of sense!

'You're right, Kry, that's harsh!

That's not what I meant. Why are you so happy, guys?
Tino is dragging his body towards us. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. I want to give him a hug.

'Mastaa, I want to do that ...... training,............'.

'Oh? I've said it many times!

Tino, who had been clinging to her, was shoved from the side by Liz and reprimanded in a high voice. He was a complete villain.

I didn't say I was white, but I'm going to be white. ...... We haven't had a good adventure together in over a year, but I didn't think we'd be this extreme. While I was sitting in the clan master's office eating ice cream, polishing treasure, and playing with Eva, Liz and her friends became addicted to hunters.
I've been thinking about it for a while, but I never thought I'd forget how to take a vacation. .......

This is not good. This is not good. I'm going to lose my low social skills. If this continues, even Tino may be affected.

'...... This is something that needs to be corrected.

I've just added another purpose to my vacation.

Teach you how to rest. I'm unrivaled in my ability to slack off, and I think this is the perfect job for me.
Liz watched me with a hard-boiled smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. No, you can't. Even with that look on your face-- I'll stop you. I will definitely stop you.

...... Hey, don't you think it's funny that you're smiling when you hear what I just said?

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea. I guess I shouldn't have let Liz bring him here no matter what she said.

'I'll start from the beginning. First of all, no training is allowed during this vacation.

Then Liz raised her hand in the air and confirmed it.

'Hey, Cry-chan. What do you mean by training? What about muscle training?

'No ...... strength training either.

'What about running?

'...... No running either.'

'Then, for example, wearing heavy clothes is ...... not allowed?

'......No.'

Please stop trying to figure out what I'm saying.

'Hmm, what about light mock battles? Does that count as training?'

'Does administering potions count as training?

Even Sitri joined in on the prank. I'm telling you it's a vacation. ...... It's in. It's all part of the training. Enjoy your vacation more.

'Everything you do to get stronger is included.

'? What? What about breathing? How about walking? Even the things you do unconsciously are covered?

'! Does thinking of ways to compensate for shortcomings count as training? Is using people and mixing potions also training?''



I was a little taken aback by the seriousness with which Citry and Liz were checking me out.
Training has become too much a part of our daily lives.

'Oh. It's all training. It's forbidden.

'No!

'?

I gave a small cough to Liz and Sitri, who looked so sad.
This is a vacation that is meant to be enjoyed, but if you make them look like this, it's not worth it.

'............ Well, let's just say it's okay to do it if you can't stand it any longer. ......'

'! I'm sure you're right.

'......, isn't it? I'm not sure if it's for me or my sister, but for Tee-chan it might be a bit harsh.

'Thank you very much, sir. ......'

For some reason, she thanked me. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It's a bad habit of mine.
But if I pull out now, nothing will change.

I closed my eyes for a moment, and then said with determination.

'Next--no violence.

'! Cry-chan, lightly, you know, does a really light kick count as an act of violence? How do you punish someone who's been fooling around with you? Does hitting someone when you train them to a tee count as violence?'

'Does an act of self-defense count as violence? For example, the eradication of a hostile force through the use of power? What about administering potions?

'Mastah's ordeal is ...... more painful than its ...... mere violence. ......'

It's all wrong. If you allow it to happen halfway, it will be meaningless, and your strength will probably not be useful on this vacation.
And then Tino's words pierced my heart deeply. I have to restore Masutaa's prestige at all costs.

'And last but not least, the most important thing is to enjoy your vacation.

Even if the original reason was to escape, we've left the Imperial Capital like this. You have to enjoy it.
I'm not sure what to do. It's been a long time since all the members of the Ghosts of Sorrows have walked together outside the city, and although there will be some difficulties, I'm sure it will be a pleasant trip.
At my words, Liz and Sitri smiled as if they were blossoming, but Tino looked somewhat anxious.



Perhaps it was just bad timing, but the rain showed no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Anyway, we arrived at our first town, Elan, a few hours late. We arrived at the first town, Elan. Compared to the Imperial Capital, the population and scale of this town is much smaller, and it serves as a sort of relay point.
Normally, it would be bustling with merchants and hunters, but it's been raining all day, and there's hardly anyone around.

I climbed down from the carriage, stretched my limbs and relaxed my body, enjoying the ground for the first time in several hours.
Even though it was still daytime, the sky was dark and thick clouds hid the sun.

'But it's terrible weather, ......'.

It's not the rainy season, but it's raining so much. ...... I don't mean to sound ominous, but the three men that Sitri had hired to drive the carriage outside in the rain all day seemed to be getting fed up.
Citri, who was unloading the luggage, said.

'Mr. Cry, have you noticed? It's been a tailwind all along.

I don't know what he's talking about. A tailwind all the way is also impossible, but I don't care about the direction of the wind.

'? Oh, it was good, wasn't it?

At any rate, the horses are cold and tired. Let's stay here for a night and get some rest. It's not a trip with a deadline.
As I was leisurely thinking about this, Liz clapped her hands and said in a very happy manner.

'Oh, I was thinking that. I'm sure this storm is chasing us, isn't it?

What? ............ Did I do something wrong?

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your time.






'Tsk, too much bad luck ......, even in Zebrudia there is weather like this.

The weather was terrible. The sudden storms and thunderstorms reminded me of the climate in Nebula Nubes, the land of mists, where the rainy season lasts all year round, and where Arnold and his friends used to be based.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. .
The jet-black clouds reminiscent of a dark book are a symbol of bad luck. The adult form of the "thunder dragon" that had once attacked the Land of Mist also struck the land with a storm. In the past, a thunder dragon rarely appeared in Zebrudia, but if this storm was caused by a demon, then that demon must be a thunder dragon class monster.

'It's not like it's going to rain for months like in Nebula Nubes. It might be better to return once.

There are eight of us, and we're divided into two wagons.
Considering the number of weapons and items, it was quite difficult to fit them in one carriage. More people in the party means more power, but also means slower footwork.

Arnold, who was riding in the carriage in front of us, folded his arms at Aei's words, thought about it, and quickly gave his answer.

'How can a 'thousand changes' be slowed down by a storm? There's no sign of them returning to the Imperial City. Move on.

The storm should be avoided as much as possible, but that's about the extent of it.
For Arnold and the others, who have repeatedly marched in the rain and have experienced countless battles in bad weather, such as in storms and fog, it is not enough to retreat.

'...... Indeed, ...... might be a tailwind in the opposite direction. They are hunters from the imperial capital, no matter how high their level is, I don't think they are used to fighting in the fog.

The other members agreed with him. There was a certain pride in their faces.
The two carriages ran through the empty streets, splashing loudly.