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　The time went back a few hours.
　There was a group of people at the Balmes base who were preparing to leave at sunrise. No, in terms of preparations, they've been there for hours, so they're already dressed in their black robes and waiting to leave now.
　There are a total of fifteen people, including twelve from Letty's squad, plus Ars, Letty, and Linne, on a mission to defeat them.

You don't need to see them off all the time, but why is the governor here?
'That's a line over here. Why haven't you left yet?

　Ars glares with a zit-eyed stare at who's fault it is, but he doesn't respond as if he's in love with her.

'It's just that Krama's presence is troublesome,'
'Leave that to us. There doesn't seem to be any movement at the moment... well, it's possible that they're already working on it.
'That's why. If that happens, we'll have to take care of everything. Let me be on the alert when the single arrives.
Of course I will.

　Beric raised his cheeks to Ars, who let out a sigh with a sigh.
　Maybe it's inappropriate for someone who is about to head off to a big job - although it can be taken that he's not worried about anything.

'Speaking of which, Ars, your student is going to be in the main battle, right?　Are you sure you want to see this?
That's not your call. The Governor wanted to see Alice's game, didn't he?

　Then Beric wrinkled even deeper and smiled.

I've got it all. I've already recorded all the matches of the Second Academy of Magic. I've already recorded all the matches of the second Academy of Magic, and it's on the best quality. It's not just a matter of time before you can get your hands on it. I've gathered all of Alpha's technological equipment for this occasion, so you can see the flow of magic clearly. I put a lot of effort into Alice's match, and it's far better than anything the management could ever film. Hahaha.


　Ars also needs to see the results of his training. Abuse of authority is secondary to this. After all, you can see the true value of a tournament that is much more serious than the usual matches.

You're going to give that to me too, right?　You're too old to do anything mature, right?
I'm not an ogre. If that's what you want to see.

　I thought he was this old bastard, but I won't say it. Maybe he thinks of Alice as a grandchild, since Beric has no children. If not, Beric is like a foot-long uncle to Alice. He's also biting off a piece of her admission to the Academy.
　He's like an old man everywhere as he struggles to breathe life back into his grandson's sunny day. The way he does it, though, is not half bad.

　Beric's face turns mysterious.

'We'll consider it positively when we get home safely.

　I'm still discouraged that it's a consideration. I'm too dismayed to say anything else.

Well, let's get going.
You're in charge.
I'll take care of the rest, but...
I know. We're not gonna let them interfere.

　'Well, we'll get it over with by then,' he said, and with the sunrise behind them, the group ran. Soon they were past the protective walls of Babel.
　Ars sighed at the spectacular view in front of him.

(I wouldn't be out on a mission like this...?)

　The weather outside is different from the weather that's conveniently inside the walls, but today it's fresh and clean.

Shall we go?
That doesn't mean I'm an ogre.

　In Ars's brain, demons, so-called ogres, and other species that are very similar in appearance, such as bipeds, are generally called ogre species, or simply ogres, because they are very similar in appearance.

"Al-kun should learn a little more about education........metaphor, metaphor.
I hope I don't have to pay for it.
'Oh!　You're right. But if it's a counterattack, the same goes for Al-kun, who leads the squad.
It's not...
It's not there.

　Linne, who was so concerned about the two of them, cowered her shoulders in dismay.

''The two of you have a lot of time to spare, don't you?
Of course. I haven't had any trouble taking them down so far.
That's right. Al-kun, when you're done, I'll be in Vanaris.
I know ... yeah, I had to tell you something before we left.

　The troopers tighten their faces and turn to look at him.
　However, they didn't know that their joy would immediately fill them with joy and motivation to watch.

''If we succeed in defeating them this time, the reward will be split between you guys, I don't mind.
"Hey!　Okay?　Even if you estimate it, the reward for defeating the S-rate isn't ridiculous. And if other countries are also involved, it's quite...
Yeah. I'm not going to work for free either. I'm going to get better than money.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but it's not a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but it's also a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It's a good thing that you have a reaction to the words "better than gold" from Ars, but no one asked anything aloud.
　Sajik, for example, is almost drooling. I'm not sure if they're thinking about how to use it now.
　Remember, it's not an exaggeration to say that it's the biggest job of their lives.

'Well, let's go. It's time to hunt.

　The troops smiled ferociously at Ars's words.
　The black-robed group disappeared into the thick wilderness.


　The ranks placed their forces in a diamond shape, with Ars at the front. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

''As I thought, it looks like they swept the demons on a large scale.

　Despite having run quite a bit, there were no demons encountered and I didn't even feel any signs of them.
　From the fact that Linne's lack of response, it must mean that the deformity has disappeared over a wide area.

''But........''
'It's funny. As expected, if he's not here to stay.

　I nodded at Letty's voice that came through the communicator from my ear.

'Perhaps the demons are instinctively keeping away from you. Either they thought they were going to be eaten, or they really were. Either way, that's a sight you don't see on the A-rate.

　It tends to follow low-rate demons, not just A-rate, and dominate an area, but I'm not used to hearing of their habit of keeping others away even though they are clearly A-rate or higher demons.

　Linne reacted around the area of whether they had reached the halfway point. I'm not going to be able to get it right.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on this topic. This is also because, as expected, if you get too close, howling will occur.

'We've seen a figure about five hundred meters north. There are five people around, are they survivors?