In this way, the twenty-odd strongmen who hadn't been selected in the first test would be scrutinized again in the second test.

　They would continue to undergo trials at the Center Guild.

''Selected strongmen. But you are still in the midst of your difficulties.''

　Before the exam begins, Mr. Arantzill seems to give a cautionary tale.

The second test is much harder than the first. If you're not careful, you could be seriously injured, or even killed. But I won't take any chances. Keep in mind, however, that a grade A title is a heavy one.

　In a stern tone, he told the young men who had yet to earn that title.
　Even though I didn't want to, I was tense and tense in the process.

''Then we will now move to the examination room. Do not relax and continue as if you are already on the battlefield.''

　Mr. Alanziel leads the way and leads the twenty people who are going to take the second round of exams.

　Where in the world are they headed?
　This place is already in a dense forest far away from the Center Guild.

　What about the second exam that has to take place in this place?

I mean, do we have to come with you, too?

　I say from my position at the end of the line.

　Because Aranziel told me to take that spot.
　The front of the line is the brave man who preceded me. I was the last in line.
　It's just like a battle line advancing through enemy territory.

"Caution is inevitable.

　Those were the zesters that went on in line.
　That's a really great alert. What's it like to have two of the best forces at the tail end of the line?

''This forest has been declared a forbidden area by the Center Guild. It is abhorred by veteran adventurers, who call it the 'Gravel Forest'.

　Grate?

Since some time ago, powerful monsters have been nesting in this forest, and despite several attempts to defeat them, every single one of them failed, so they were declared unbeatable. But despite their strength, they were not relentless in their pursuit, and their survival rate was high, so they were used as a test for adventurers.
What's that?

　I didn't know such a monster was on the human side.

What do you mean, the second round of exams, you want the candidates to fight that monster?
You are very perceptive, Master Dariel.

　I'm not too happy about the praise this is getting...?
　Seriously?
　These kids who are taking the test are going to have to fight a monster?
　Isn't this all too realistic?

''They've already faced off against the most powerful adventurers on the first round of exams. The only way to find out more about their qualifications is through actual combat...

　Even if you fight the strongest of the human race, it's only a mock battle. There are true values that can only be glimpsed in real life or death battles.
　That's why if you let them fight a special kind of monster...?

"Arantzill-san, you're reckless...!
''No, this is an annual event for promotion exams!　Every year, the second test is usually given to the Mountain Wolf of the Oroshi Forest, and it was never Arantzill-sama's idea or anything...!

　The Wolf of the Mountain?
　Is that the name of the monster that you say lives in these woods?

"But I don't know.......I've been spending a lot of time with Mr. Arantzill lately, and my perception of him has changed.......!

　Alanziel-san, surprisingly, has a super appropriate personality.
　I didn't feel it so much when he was divided into friend and foe as an active hero, but as an individual, he's quite unreliable.
　He's not very good at communicating, he really doesn't know anything outside of what he knows, and he doesn't know how much or how little to add or subtract, which makes him chill out.

The fact that he himself tries so hard not to show it...?　How can I say that I've seen a part of the strongest hero that I shouldn't have seen...?
''Maybe it's for the best.''

　Zester said.

'I think that many people, including that one, hold Master Aranzir too sacred. A hero who fought fiercely against the demons. The strongest man in history. We are so enthralled by his strength that we see him as something other than a human being.''
'Oh, I know. People who come at me and stuff, generally.
'Maybe so. Lady Aranziel has a son. Maybe he can't allow himself to be both in love and a parent as a man.
Is that why you hate me so much?

　Zester had been squeezed by Mr. Arantzill recently.
　The other side of the coin is that he's been able to work with Alanziel more than ever before.
　I've been able to work with Alanziel in person, not as a legend," he says.

Over the past few days I have realized that Mr. Alanziel is a human being. In the past few days I've realized that Alanczil is a human being. He cries and he laughs, but he is also a human being, with both strength and weakness. .........No, maybe that person was able to regain his human self by meeting you again.
..........
I know it's not right to ask for this kind of thing from the other side, but.... I beg you. I hope you will cherish the time you have spent as a human being that she has regained.
..........

　All I could do was mute.
　The strongest and bravest of them all were deprived of this. He was supposed to spend the abundant time with his family and his family.
　That's why he had no choice but to become a war demon and lash out at the demon tribe with his infinite outpouring of hatred.
　And the strongest legend that was born........

''But I'm already over thirty. I'm too embarrassed to talk about the bond between me and my father now...''
It's...
''So I'll do as much as I can. And now that we have the ultimate weapon called Sun...

　This is when Gran's presence shines through.
　No matter what kind of man he is, he's allowed to mellow in front of his grandson.

'Well, as for me, I have other ties that need to be repaired...'

　The wife's.

'Master Dariel!'

　I was proceeding in a daze.
　I was approached by a line of people advancing ahead of me.
　It was the same three brothers.

'Good evening!　Thank you for showing us the way!
You've changed your attitude so dramatically again...?

　It's a good thing that you're not a fan of this kind of thing.

'Of course!　We were wrong!　Master Dariel is truly a man of ability worthy of Master Aranziel's son!
He's strong!　It's got smarts!　And since he can even use the 'Great Emperor Splitting Sky', he's truly the second Arantzill-sama!
I can't help but admire your generosity in letting us through to the second test without failing us, even though we were rude to you all the time!　Please continue to guide us!

　The admiring gaze poured out on me hurts.
　Why is it that the people who poke around in relation to Arantzill-san have a pattern of beating up and returning their hands when they are beaten up?

　He looked at Zester, the original owner of the company, and he looked away.

''We admire you, Dariel-sama. By all means, be the standard-bearer to lead the Adventurer's Guild in the future!
Don't you think it's time for Dariel to be the hero?
I'm sure Dariel will defeat the Witch King.

　It's not just the three brothers, the other candidates are looking at me in a different way.
　A look of pure adoration?

I've done my best in the first round of the exam, you know.

　Zester said as he looked away from me.

　Did I do so much?
　I wasn't serious at all in the first round, I didn't even get my Hermes sword out until the end after all.

''You didn't do anything great at all.
""There it is!"

　The excitement of the examinees had been too much, and the ranks were regrouped after being ganged up on by Mr. Arantzill, who was in a quarrel with them.

'I told you that I intended to be in the war zone already. Do you want us all to be rejected?
""I'm sorry..."

　Everyone surrendered to Arantzill-san, who hadn't shown the dignity of a great brave man in a long time, and proceeded to form a tight formation.......

''We're finally able to converse~''
Oh, my God, Marika!

　I saw Marika behind you?
　Did you follow me?　With Gran?

I'm going on a trip with you. I can't go away from you, not even for a moment.

　Well, I don't like it either.
　But it's not safe where we're headed.

I'm dropping back to safety, I'll be fine.
If that's what you mean...

　Are you sure?

But if you're going to come with us, why don't you say hello to your brothers?　After all, they haven't even revealed their existence yet, have they?

　I'm curious about that too.
　It's not just your brother, but even your younger siblings....

'Don't worry about it!　Those people who abandoned the village and left, wherever they die, they come to the Don!
So how come you guys don't have any crushes on your own flesh and blood?

You guys" = Marika and her mother-in-law.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　It's a test subject, an unbeatable monster.
　We even end up underneath the Yamahoroshi no Kami.