Al's tricks.

　Many people feel uneasy about the fact that this is a single wizard with a childlike, carefree, disgruntled face, but in the outside world, Letty is a one-trick pony.
　Those who know this gap are in awe and reverence for Letty.
　The mocking gestures are still within the acceptable range, given her age, so she can't be too strong. This sort of thing may still be better if it's not as unnatural as Sisti's.

　Would it be better to call her a dignified warrior maiden? It's not an exaggeration to say that she has none of the heartiness of being a woman, and everyone in Alpha aspires to have the honor of sharing a mission with her. Well, to put it bluntly, she is a good person.
　Her mission survival rate within her unit is high, even considering the difficulty of the mission. The members of Letty's elite squad are Sajik and Mugel, who stand upright in the background.

　They have a toned physique for a magician, and the not-so-shallow scars on their hands and everywhere else give the appearance of a seasoned wizard.
　Sajik's short hair is slicked back, giving him a soft, but toned look. He has a gentle, leaning eye without a trace of sternness in his face, and I think he is far from indignant. The protruding chest plate is so thick that there is no way to hide it.
　Mujer, standing next to him, must be close to Sajik's age as well. Judging by his appearance, he won't reach 30, but I can feel his vitality. His slitted eyes remind me of a bird of prey, but when he smiles mischievously, his smile suits him better than Sajik's. It's so disproportionate to his tight body that it's almost frightening in its own way.
　Definitely not suited to baby-sitting.
　These two men often work with Letty. They are well positioned as a close associate.

　When they are reprimanded, both of them end up zipping up their mouths and even making a key.
　Loki also lined up beside them. He seems to have decided that this was simply the position of a servant.
　In addition, he was made to feel better about Ars's "I don't need a semblance of a semblance" with a laughing through.

'Master Cisernia, Letty was supposed to be on a mission, but what does it mean to be here?
'I wonder if he wasn't here to see me?'
You're right in the sense that I'm here to see you.

　Cisernia keeps smiling in front of the fan.
　Ars kicks off the bother of the gut-wrenching trouble.

'I'm here to nail you for not bringing trouble into it, but if it's unfounded, that's fine.
'Oh my!　It's a shame. The trouble is, I just came to see you in action. And the countries are all looking at each other, too.
'Well, don't be so hasty. I know what you're going to say, but for now, simply let me enjoy the spectacle.

　Bellick returns with a teasingly knotty Cicernia and a straight shot.
　He added, "Your arm doesn't seem to be slowing down," but it's an unnatural waste of time.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's not a good idea to be careless, but if you don't let them hit you with a magic shot, you'll be out of luck.
'There is that, but I didn't feel the need to hang out with them because they were talking all the time.
'Ahhhh, that was it, he was screaming something, wasn't he? Pfft.

　Arus is not long enough to go along with the bragging that would be noble.

''More importantly, is the operation at Leti [Banaris] over?
''Not yet - we've spent a long time here and there's no way we're going to convene here or anything. When we get back to square one, the Governor should go out on his own.
'Don't push it. When you do, I'll throw in a reasonable amount of force.
More fish will only cause more damage, though.

　At the end of the interruption, Ars was there.
''It'll be so much easier if Al-kun joins us. No?　Can't I ask your sister for help?　I think it's worth it! It's vaping!

　He folded his hips upward and ran his fingers lewdly across Ars's chest plate.
　It wasn't projected onto Ars, but it was sickening.

'Your squad won't shut up if you do!　I've been on a mission for nearly six months, and you'd have a problem if I were to snatch that reward.
That's not true. If Al-kun is 2 and our team is 8, I'll understand.
Who's in charge?
Oh, we're tired, too. How about this?

　It was a strange idea - there was so much confidence in his eyes that the oracle had descended.
　Letty twisted her body along with a seductive gaze and put her arms around Ars's neck.

''I'll pay for it with my body. Then Al-kun will jump on it even if it's 0, right?

　You can't see it from Ars, but Loki's face is becoming increasingly flushed, and there is a difference between that and jealousy. After all, it's a strong stimulus. The reason for this is that when it comes to singles, it's more real than teasing.
　A gulp and the sound of raw spit next to Loki, but it also feels a little different. Not to say that there was no lust of any kind, but it was like swallowing an awe-inspiring bitterness.

　Letty is unusually unscathed in her body for a mage who goes to the outside world. That's why she's also single, but she doesn't neglect her efforts to maintain her beauty, nevertheless. Therefore, the weapons used to deceive are refined. The lustrous, shiny, thin limbs, and breasts were also not too big or too small, with the proper volume pushing up the clothing without sparingly. The skin is delicate with a sense of transparency on glossy lips as if it might be applying lip. Large eyes with a crinkle like a mischievous child.
　It is certainly a beauty that makes you want to jump at the sight of a third party? It may be hazy if you have Cicernias, but Leti has a beauty that is more than enough to detract from that.
　She is beautiful on the outside, but on the inside she has the innocence of a child.

'Who's going to jump at zero? I'll jump at eight and you'll jump at eight.
'What!　Are you sure?

　He licked his lips with a julienned lick. Eyes reminiscent of bestial lust were turned to Ars's body.
　Cicernia also knows that she is not behaving well and kneels on a chair, peeking her eyes a little from the backrest.
　Such an atmosphere of being attacked at any moment was dispelled.

'Gohon!　Aside from that joke," he coughed dryly, as if on purpose, but Beric tried to think about whether that was a possibility. It's a good idea to have a child. It's a good thing that you're a top-ranking wizard, and you have high expectations for your child. It's true that if you marry and have children, the people around you won't be swept away by the fear of leaving the country like they were this time.
　A bit of excitement made his imagination run ahead of his imagination, but at a certain point Beric felt his thoughts rupture.
(Not soon enough, I guess, as long as I have that oddity... but still, it wouldn't be a waste of time to tie the knot.)

'Anyway, Ars, is it okay for you to be selling oil in a place like this?
''That's not even close. Because of Jean, it's unlikely that we'll be able to find a hidden gem in the First Academy of Magic, and the second and third years are being led by the young lady from Socarrento.

　Letty frowned at the name Jean. Ars knew how close the two of them were to each other, as he was the occasional outlet for the accusations that rose from her.　



　Gloating didn't suit Beric, but I guess he couldn't bear it.

'I'm sure I'll be proud of you, Lithia,' Cicerunia followed suit. The person's bad smile seems to show through under the fan.
　It's a work sense for Ars himself, so he doesn't have the same personal feelings as the two of them. Still, I want to recoup the cost-benefit of having gone this far. It's not a fortune, but I was hoping to get a harvest that was worth it.
　To say the least, the data and publicity I provided to Alice was just to explore the general purpose of the AWR I provided to Alice. The old books, the reduction in credits, and the trophy made of mithril for the wastefulness of the trip. It is not a gift to the academy because of individual rankings, even though it is a competition in the academy.
　In any case, the same trophies are given to the overall winner as well, so there should be no problem.

'But still, Ars. Did you make your AWR, Alice?
I just got some meteorites, so I made a test batch.
...
What's Meteometal?

　Cicernia's question would be obvious. It is rarely heard of, even by mages and others. It would be common knowledge for blacksmiths and others involved in production.

'It is the rarest and most valuable metal for AWR materials. It's more than just its rarity, though, it's because of the properties it should be a speciality.

　I guess it doesn't ring a bell with Ars's explanation. So much for just nodding your head?　There is a question mark floating around.

'Singular is not an exaggeration. It's just a powerful sensory stone used for communication, and hopefully some of the sensory stones could be used to replace it. Single mage AWRs have their preferences, but many of them use meteorites.
'Well!　It's such a rare thing.

　There was a mockery in his attempts to be mocking. It's true that if he wasn't a magician, he wouldn't be interested in it.

''You've found it well.''
It's a coincidence.
Your favorite restaurant?

　Just a quick affirmation and that's the end of the story. Ars has also done its job in terms of putting a nail in the coffin, which is the purpose of coming here. There's no way to find out if you leave it to Beric in any case.
　It's a good idea to come and put a nail in the coffin, considering the absence of Linne, the person who should always be here, but that margin of safety increases the anxiety.

'Oh well. I just hope she doesn't come here again.
Shall we go now? Would you like to watch the game with me to soothe our broken hearts? Onward.

　In a lustrous motion, thin fingers twine around Ars's hand.
　Not that he brushes it away. It's because the eyes tell you that it's a joke, and as their gaze turns to the door, they have a general idea of what to expect and often go along with it.

''Well then, I'll leave you to it.''
It was. Als, did you have any solicitations?
No, indeed, no one would be that morally uncompliant.

He muttered a muffled, "d*mn. Although he is hiding his face with a fan despite the fact that he is looking forward, Ars isn't the only one who felt the air that Cicernias wears relax.
　It seems that recruiting is basically a customary rule after the game. There are times when aristocrats and military personnel from various countries can be seen between the hotels where the victory party of the winning school is held - if there are any, they are usually recruited on the spot.

　Even so, it takes about two hours. Since there is an aspect of friendship in the original intent of the event, the remainder of the event is considered to be for the players only.
　Even though they are usually recruited at victory parties, there are times when they are actually recruited, such as after all the games of the day are over.
　However, to the best of Ars' knowledge, no such thing has been heard of so far.
　Although it was a snake pit, Letty's hands were still overlapping.

''Then this time........''

　Ars gave a military-like salute and turned on his heel. One of the servants standing by the door opened it in advance. ''Ars, please tell Alice-kun that you are supporting him as well. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time with us. Letty looks at Loki and tells him to leave, and then he says, "Work a little harder~".

I'll make time for you in time.

　I said, and ducked through the door like nothing was wrong. Letty followed along with me in a spoiled state.
　Out of the aisle, a bustle jumped into the air like a crack in the air. The guards moved to position themselves to open and close the doors in a worthy manner, keeping their eyes down when they saw the faces of Ars and the others.
　Opening a little distance.

'So, what?'
We'll be waiting. I'm sorry, Loki, but [silent veil]

　He used magic in the name of magic alone, without the use of AWR, and no one here is surprised.
　More than that, it was Als who raised her eyebrows at the proof of confidentiality. It's likely that she prioritized concealment in the details of what she could find out.
　A space was constructed around Ars and Letty that looked like it was made of translucent semi-circular magic residue. In other words, it was a space for just the two of them.
　All sounds from inside and outside are blocked out.

　Letty opens her mouth with a mysterious face, as if everything she said earlier was a lie. It's only her face that's mysterious and she's got her cheekbones on the railing, so it's a little less tense than it should be.

'You haven't heard anything, Al-kun?　Vanaris is where more than a few of our men sleep. If we retrieve them, they'll feel a little better. But if this call-up goes on too long, the demons will spread again, and we'll be right back where we started. I don't even want to imagine how many people will be killed this time. We can't let their deaths be in vain.

　The inability to do anything about it was evident on her face. The responsibility of being the one leading the squad must have made her resentful. Her subordinates, Sajik and Mugel, never once showed such an expression. Maybe they didn't show it to alleviate their responsibilities as captain. Ars was inclined to praise them for being good subordinates.
　However--.

''It wouldn't be unusual. I understand what Letty is trying to say, though.''
I know, but. I can't compromise on things I can't compromise.

(I suppose that's why Letty is so well-liked.)

　Does this mean that good commanders attract good men?
　She is as good a person as ever. Maybe it's for that reason that Ars can't dislike her.
　It's also probably because Letty relies on Ars because she sees that recapturing it should be a priority. They don't care about their own power--maybe it's because it's Ars--maybe it's because they abhor the mission being further prolonged and abandoned. of.

So you want to know why?

　His expression is expressionless, but his eyes show affirmation.
　Ars didn't feel comfortable poking at it just because he had an idea. In the end, he loses his roots in the straight eyes of foolishness.

'I don't know much about it either, but it looks like there was a bit of a problem on Balmes's part, although I think that's probably what caused you to get the call.
Is it something to do with demons?
I know.

　I nodded my head lightly and nodded my head in agreement.

'Assuming the worst, it's no wonder they called you in. It's hard to believe that we're in dire straits as long as Bellick is settling in, although it could be that we haven't gathered enough information. How far have you been able to clean up Vanaris?
It's about 70 percent. We should have been able to get to the demons in our territory by now.

　Ars cowers his shoulders. It certainly feels like a shame to be so close. It's even more so since we've been sweeping steadily for nearly six months.
　I don't feel sorry for him, this kind of thing happens all the time. If you are ordered to retreat in front of a demon that has killed your friends, you may have no choice but to overlook it. As long as we're working as a team, it's only a fool's errand to be driven by personal feelings.
　But still--

Well, they've decided that this one has a higher priority, right? If you still don't agree with that.......well, I don't mind working for your team members who died.
"Hey!　You're sure?　I knew it was Al-kun~

It's great! Instantly, Ars's vision turned black. No, even though it was dyed, it was most of it, and a faint light was leaking through the cracks. Letty pulled me to her and pushed me into her chest. I was startled when she pinned my head between her hands, but I dove straight into her chest. I felt a definite rebound as I buried my face in it, and even as I tried to move away, she was holding me like she was holding me.

　As soon as she let go of what she thought was a bang and took off, Letty still smiled a mischievous smile and said, "It's still a body, isn't it? It's not that I don't like Mutsuri, though," he said, breaking his face.

　Loki froze outside the range of his magic, touching a certain part of himself with a mechanical crunching motion. He made his hand into a bowl and lightly applied it to the bowl to measure roughly from the position of his chest, because the woman in front of him is roughly this much. Is it an escape from reality that I'm meditating on?
　Little by little, I narrow my extended palm and close the distance between it and my own chest. It can't be helped if there is a gap between the scars and my chest at the first stage.
　But this much?　I tried to shrink it down, but it would not fit in my volume. The impatience starts to creep up on me next. It would be a consolation if it was settled after the second time or so. I'm still growing, you know. It was indeed a fleeting hope that the contraction was finally settled after the number of times.
　Even if you are shocked and look directly at reality and compare them, you have only a small amount of elasticity to let them fill your face. It was obvious that if we tried to be tough, we would both be unhappy.　

'There must be a God!'

　Such mutterings cannot be heard by the two men within magical range.

　Ars makes a reluctant face as if his good intentions have been trampled on.

''I won't help you!
I'm just kidding. But are you sure?　The academy,
No problem. I can get a partial waiver of credits on my terms with the Governor.
Ha-ha, that's one hell of a student.

　Ars also raised his cheeks, caught in a carefree smile.

'Well, I hope things go well,' he said, and then the magic breaks and the hustle and bustle returns.
　He opened his mouth, knowing this.
　Ars himself even thought that he was the distant cause of Letty's being called to the meeting.

(I shouldn't have gone to the meeting, after all.)

　Ars chews on this regret as it reverberates on the inside without even speaking it out. It's not a good idea to make use of it for the next time.

It's a good thing that you're not a fan of the competition. It's a good thing that you're not a fan of Rusalka, especially that poor blonde hair.

　I knew right away that he was referring to Jean. I suppose it's not that they don't get along, but the horses don't fit together, but they have no small amount of history together.

'I will. And I won't be exempt from the credits if I don't win, either.
That's a problem. Loki-chan is going to do his best.
Yes!

　I pull Loki's hand away and flip him in front of me. He hugs her from behind, squeezing her as if she were a stuffed animal.
　It's like a scene I've seen somewhere else. Or rather, Alice does it well to Loki.
　But Loki's expression is different, his cheeks are stained with embarrassment and his downcast face does not move even slightly. It's not a doll-like, emotionless expression, but a humanistic one that is immediately recognizable as simply nervous. Perhaps because such an appearance was done in front of Ars? It's a composition of being face to face with Loki, who is just being hugged.

　Letty, who had been rubbing her face regretfully, also untied her arms that had been crossed in a reasonable amount of time so as not to become insistent.
　When I decide that it looks like it's time to go back from the progress of the game, I walk out with the freed Loki.

''Lady Letty, if you'll excuse me then,''
Okay. You can show your face anytime. You too, Al.

　As he started to walk away, Ars didn't turn around and lightly raised his hand to return it. But - after a bit, he stopped.
'Letty, are those two the only two troops at your place that have come? But it was impossible to determine if she could hear in the hustle and bustle.
　The lack of an immediate response leads Ars to a futile "well," and a futile question.
　The words behind him that stopped him from saying "What~" didn't reach Ars in the same way.

　He walked down the gently curving corridor, "Ah!　Does Letty know that Jean is here? I thought, but it's too much trouble to go back and tell her now.
　In fact, she seemed to dislike Jean, but she didn't know the extent of it.

'Lady Letty is a wonderful person, isn't she? She seemed a bit sweet, though.
'Well, that's an excellent superior officer, isn't it? If you thought he was nice to you, you must be right.

　But Ars knows that she's a person who can switch it up completely when she's out on a mission in the outside world, and she has always wanted to learn from it. She is someone who can make a choice, even if she has to push her heart out of her mouth when she needs to cut it off.
　Ars doesn't see that in Letty as heartless. That's probably what makes her different from herself. It's true that she has feelings for him, and he has the strength to feel a core that can carry on the thoughts of the dead.
　The reason Letty is so strong is because of those wish-like thoughts that are stacked on her shoulders and push her back.
　I try to recall if such a thing has ever happened to me before.

(Nope. I don't think, and I've tried not to think, when I'm cutting down.)

　So I chose to be alone.
　Still, there's definitely a black haze trapped in the depths of my memory. I suppose it's a wedge. A reminder, a resolve, a determination, and a regret, all of which apply.

(I had one, too, though it wasn't a person.)

　It's not something to be sentimental about. Compared to that time, the present situation has changed remarkably....