From then on, it was a fierce battle.

　For some reason, the examination group suddenly regained momentum with Marika's participation in the competition, and each of them used their ingenuity to confront the wind dragon's windstorm barrier.

　It's not just a matter of time before you are able to get your hands on a new one.

''There, there, there, there.......?

　However, the other party is also one of the vicious demonic beasts.
　It's a good thing that you're able to use your own strength to repel the attacks of these human beings.

　As I thought, it was an existence that transcended all living things from its basic structure.

　Nevertheless, Marika still put her aura into her signature tray.

　Sometimes she threw the tray like a Frisbee, sometimes she used the tray as a blade and slashed at it, or hit it with the bottom of the tray, and then used the tray as a shield to defend against it.

''Seriously, he's using all of his aura properties with just one tray.......?

　This is the first time I've ever seen Marika fight, but even my Hermes sword can cover up to three characteristics of slash and strike and guard (defense) is out of range...?

　It was a sight I never wanted Grandpa Smith in heaven to see.

I don't know what it is, but I'm not going to do anything about it because of Marika's success!　For the dignity of the eldest son of LUX village...?
I'm coming with you.
Hey, sis!

　The three brothers are also excited to stand up to the dragon.

　I wanted to join the fight, but I couldn't move poorly because I was holding Gran, who was passed over.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.

''Yes, yes, it's a dragon, great~?''

　What am I doing?
　And so, while the war situation was in chaos........

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"All right, that's enough!
''Gyaaahhhhhhhh!

　A tremendous amount of turbulence is blowing in, and all the candidates are blown away together.
　It's not just a gust of wind, it's also an explosion of wind pressure, and as expected, not a single person could stay on the spot.

　This momentum.
　It seemed as if the wind dragon would finally go on the offensive....

''Enough!　Out!　This year's candidates are too active!　I can't even keep up with you anymore, because my body is too exhausted to do it!
Eh...........huh?

　I heard something unbelievable.

　What is this voice?

　I suddenly have no idea who's speaking. No, I know.
　The reason I don't know is because I have a hard time accepting the fact myself.

　It is a dragon that is speaking.

　This is the wind dragon Windora, known as the Mountain Goddess by people.

"A demonic beast........talking...?
"What's so funny about this thing?　You people talk too. What reason do you have that we, the apostles, cannot speak?
''Err........?''

　The wind dragon's voice that could indeed be heard clearly was a motherly voice that was stern but contained a lightness that was somewhat like the sound of a bell.

　No wait.
　Can you communicate with a monster beast?

''Isn't that unusual, Dariel-sama!　The Mountain Goddess is a monster who can understand the language of men!

　Zester is as proud of himself as he is of himself.
　That's why he's not a monster.

　He's a Hexenbiest who surpasses both monsters and humanity.
　I didn't know he was this versatile.

It's a shame that he's forcing you to do things for him because he can understand your language. Even though it's only once a year, I still have to babysit a child...

　It was a test, contractual.
　With a hexenbiest.

''It's a good deal since you can live quietly in return. ''No matter how hard you try, you can't kill a strawberry, but it's too much trouble to fight them off endlessly as they keep trying to challenge you...''
''........So in exchange for taking on the role of an opponent for the promotion test, I'll make you refrain from defeating them from the Adventurer's Guild......?''

　What a joke.
　Then it's almost as if the examinee's safety is guaranteed, isn't it?

''To be able to communicate like that with a magical beast...?
''It's you who calls me that, though, that seems odd to Warawa.''

　The wind dragon turns to me.

'Only those who follow you will call you a magical beast. They are so annoying that they have decided to settle in this land far away from their domain. He doesn't want to be bothered by anything else.
Is that...?
I can smell it. You're not the only one who smells it. You've been in contact with other people as well. And two.

　Two...?

"You have the appearance of disturbing the world. But don't get your hands dirty! But don't try to involve them. Until the end of the world.

　With that as the last discarded word, the wind dragon put himself on the air currents and took off.
　It must mean that the test was over.

　All that was left was a group of dozens of people who looked up at the sky in a daze and watched the wind dragon off.

''........What is going to happen to this?''
'You've seen the kind of candidates who stand up to the Mountain Wolf. We will scrutinize it in detail and sort out those who are worthy of the A grade and those who are not.

　Mr. Alanziel replies.
　''That's right.

　In my arms, Gran-kun raised his fist powerfully as if to say 'I've been watching too!

''I see... So, should I ask Gran to participate in the judging as well?

　I'm sure they will make good decisions.

'....What makes the screening process most difficult is that it's not the candidates who have been most active.
'I'm sorry........?'

　I could only apologize in a strained voice.
　Because of what my family members did.

　Marika, the most active member of today's team, finally reunited with her brothers and sisters.

　The four brothers and sisters gather at the site where the battle ended.

Marika...? Sis...? Sister....?

　The three brothers couldn't hide their confusion at the appearance of the eldest sister.
　Well, I guess so. The sisters, who were thought to be holed up in the countryside, unexpectedly encountered each other in the big city center guild.
　This is in the forest though.

''Why is your sister here?　Didn't your sister stay in the village by herself?
'Yes!　We all wanted to go to the city to make a name for ourselves, but my sister was the only one who didn't say 'I can't leave my mom and dad behind'!

　She was puzzled.
　My wife responded to that with a shouting tone of voice.

It's not like I'm the same as you. I'm still a woman from the village of Lax, living in the village of Lax, and I've been able to visit the center guild. I was only able to tour the Center Guild.''

　Tourism.
　That's generally true.

"I didn't expect to see you guys out there, but I'm a stranger to you now, so I'm not going to talk to you. I'm a stranger there anyway, so I'm not even going to talk to you.
Lisa!
Don't talk to me like that, Marika!　We couldn't stand to be left to rot in a village with no future!　If you go to the city and get richer by taking a shot at it, you can call Dad and the off-crooks and make it easy for them!

　The brother says as he cries and screams.
　You had such an auspicious idea, but....

It's not like my father would accept such an invitation. His father, the village chief, would not.

　Nibenka's reply.
　No, I'll keep a glimpse of your father-in-law's ride in my heart.

And there is a future for the village of Lax. So there's no need for you guys to worry about it.
'Don't be a puff piece of shit!　That rural village was going to fall to ruin tomorrow as soon as we left!
No longer. It's not a good idea to go to the beach, but it's a good idea to go to the beach. By my wonderful husband.
"Sir?　You got married?　I haven't even gotten married yet!

　Getting beaten by your younger brother or sister is more damaging than you think.

That's right, your father is already retired as village chief and my husband is the chief now.
"Who's so curious about these things?　Are you stupid?　You're not going to be a bargeman on a sinking ship like that...
"Since you're here, I'd like to introduce you to someone who is my husband...

　Mareeka, come over here and link arms with me for a moment.

'This is Dariel, and this is Gran, the love of our lives.
".........

　The three brothers opened their mouths so wide that their jaws seemed to come off and expressed their surprise.

''Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! !

　It was a brilliant reaction.

　As an aside, after a careful discussion between me, Alanziel, Zester, and Gran afterwards, we decided not to promote these three to the A class because they were still not good enough.
　Let's do it again next year!

You're not going to be able to do that.

　A further aside.
　There is still one remaining mystery about this time.
　In the past, I had speculated that the reason why Marika was able to make full use of the four characteristics of slash and strike defense was because of the Gran she was holding.

　This is my son, Arantzill-san's grandson.
　It's not surprising that he inherited the broken performance of all characteristic optimality, which is common to both of us and our children.

　However, this time, Marika left Gran in my care before facing Wind Devil Windra (Yamahoroshinokami).
　Even though she was away from the child, she was still able to maximize all of her characteristics.

　So did my reasoning that the mother was delegated that aptitude by being in contact with Gran was off?　And then.........

'Hey, neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,'

　Suddenly, Malika announced.

"I think I've made it, honey.
Huh?

　Before I could congratulate myself on my good fortune, it all made sense to me.
　So it's that guy?