Me and Leif came to the base of operations. When we entered the tent, there was Clarice and a few soldiers. There were also a few alchemists. Including us, there were probably more than ten of us. But that's strange. The number of people in the room seems to be very small. Or are there others?

"Welcome, Elle. Well let's talk about it.
Wait, Clarice is this all the people you've got?
Yeah. The only people who will be on the front lines in the next few hours are the members here.
...is it really that harsh?
'Yes. There were more of them, but they are dead or wounded and gone. And we can't expect reinforcements from the army at a distance.
I see.

　You maintain the front line with only a few dozen men. I don't have any experience with white knuckle fighting in a group, but I can understand that this is a very bad situation.

''Now, let me introduce you all. I'm Elweird Willis, a Blue Star-class [Bluesteller] alchemist.
"...my name is Elweed Willis. I have no experience in group warfare, but I will try to help you.

Oh...!
''Another amazing person with a blue-star class Bluesteller alchemist...''
This will greatly strengthen our forces.
Oh. I can finally push back.


　The world around me begins to buzz. Apparently my presence was a welcome one.

'So how do you fight it?　We need to work together, just in case you want to tell me about it.

　Clarice, and even the people around me were staring at me with interest. But lately I've gotten used to the gazes, so I was able to speak normally.

'Alchemy can be used without an alchemy camp. The time depends on the thing, but it's almost no time. I've dealt with hundreds of giant spiders 《Hugeespiders》 in hand-to-hand combat as well, so I'm used to it. This time, I heard that there are some individuals that use the Reflector, so I'll mainly fight this thin-winged dragonfly and body strengthening. After that, depending on the situation, I'll freeze them and stop them from moving.
.........Can you use some kind of singular ability, the Dunamis?

　Leif blurts out.

　The Extraordinary Ability 《Dunamis》. It's academic official name is Extra Sensory Perception which comes from Alchemy. However, it is generally known as "Dunamis", perhaps due to the influence of the old days.

　The singular ability "Dunamis" is a supersensory perception that comes from alchemy. Basically, the singular ability 《Dunamis》 is an extension of the five senses. It's something like having extraordinarily good eyesight, or an extra keen sense of smell.

　Most of it is inborn, and the higher your aptitude for alchemy, the more likely you are to be born with a singular ability called Dunamis. But I have an acquired singular ability, Dunamis.

　This is self-proclaimed, but I call it the Absolute Realm, or "Sanctuary". This is something that perceives the first quality around you, the Primamateria, not visually, but with your senses.

　Human vision is not an absolute thing. There is what is called a blind spot in the human eye. The optic nerve, which runs through the eyeball, is connected to the brain like a cable, and the cable blocks the vision of only one part of the eye, so there is one point that we cannot see. People just make up their own vision, using both eyes to compensate for it. It is impossible to perceive the world as it really is in the first place.

　But my Absolute Realm, the Sanctuary, makes it possible.

　There is no blind spot for me to perceive the First Quality Primamateria, the foundation of this world. My brain can directly perceive what exists in which position and in what form it is located with all my senses.


There is what I call the Absolute Realm, or Sanctuary, which is the first quality of the surrounding area, the Prima Materia. It doesn't need to rely on sight to keep track of its surroundings.
No blind spots?
Yeah, just enough to know that you're holding your hand out to me from behind.
Well, that's convenient. It.

　Rafe seemed to be testing me, so I lightly activated it. I don't often use it due to the poor mileage of my magic, but I can use it as usual.

''....I see. Potential is enough, you know. He's a top-notch researcher and a top-notch fighter, that's just what the blue star class "Bluesteller" is. For now, Elle and Leif are the vanguard, the rest of us should go in cover. But, well, it's the same as usual. Elle and the other guys should work well together. We'll cover from the rear guard. The same goes for recovery, but if you run out of magic, we'll have some flexibility. Then I'll see you on the battlefield.


　Then we were dismissed and I moved to another place by myself.


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...there's this place.

　While I was maintaining the thin-winged lion alone, the one behind me was Leif.

''Well, the only thing I have to do is maintain this guy,''
So?　Are you nervous?
''Well maybe you're right. I'm just a farmer, and the labyrinth is the first time I've started fighting demons. And now, when you're going out on the front lines with the lives of so many people in your hands, I can't help but get nervous.
Well, the first battle is like that. You don't lose if you don't die for now. You must understand that.
Rafe seems to be used to it.
'Oh?　Well I originally became a mercenary from the knights and then an adventurer. My experience in group battles and fighting with demons is far different from yours.
''That's great. I'm celebrated as a blue star class [Bluestella], but in reality, I'm just a sixteen-year-old kid. I don't have the determination or guts. I've always thought that I should just live my life thinking only about the crops. But there are all kinds of people in the world, and they all interact with each other. Now I am also a teacher at a school. When I think about it, I realize the weight of people and I can't stop shaking. To think that people like that field ward will come out again, you know....
You're a 16-year-old kid who thinks too much.
...Is that so?
'You can go your own way. In the end, people can only follow what they decide to do. Don't be swayed by the people around you. I'm not saying that you shouldn't take this battle lightly. But don't get too uptight. I've seen many people die on the battlefield because their swords, their alchemy was dulled. It's okay to have doubts. But don't make it conscious. In battle, think only of what's in front of you and fight. Probably because you and I are the biggest force in the fight.
Well that's about it.
... "Oh, that's about it. So good luck with that, Elle.

　Rafe said and left. I thought he was a quiet, unassuming man, but he might actually be a caring, friendly guy.

　So I got up and headed to the field ward where Fee and Monica were.


'Elle, where have you been?'
A little bit. You done with your game plan?
Yes, sir. But it's just logistical support. Unlike you on the front lines. But I'll do the best I can.
You're in charge. I'll cut down the line as best I can.

　Just as I'm talking to Fee, Monica comes over too.

''Preeminent!　I thought I couldn't see you but are you okay?　Fighting on the front lines...
''Ah. I've been in that labyrinth, and I'm reasonably familiar with dealing with demons.
'Well that's fine then...'

　Monica looks at me with a worried look on her face.

　The truth is, I'm afraid of Monica, and I'm afraid of Fee. I'm sure there isn't a single person on the battlefield who isn't afraid. I've been feeling a faint sense of fear even in the labyrinth.

　When it comes out like this, my legs are trembling and I can't seem to get out of it.

　But it's all connected to the crops. My actions now are connected to a definite future. It's an unexpected turn of events, but it's also a choice I have to make. I could stay holed up in my kingdom for a long time and study the crops. If I was a Blue Star Class [Bluesteller], I could have pushed through that much.

　But I still went out there. I wanted to go out and spread the word. I believe that this must be connected to somewhere.


　And I was finally going to be the first to go out there.