In addition to Ars and Loki, a total of four people, Tesfia and Alice, were going to use the academy's training grounds as an immediate training task. Of course, there was consideration not to bother them there, not to mention prior reservations. As expected, they shouldn't receive the enjoyment of the first place.

　It was the next day after the incident with the mask, and he had planned to retire to his laboratory again, but it had become too much of a hassle for him, so he decided to take the plunge and seize a section of the training ground today. The reason we were able to hold the training section the next day was because of a cancellation, fortunately.

''I see, so Felli is busy.
I mean, I don't think there are many of them at the Academy.

　On the way to the training grounds, Ars thought that since she was also taken care of by Crokel's rebellion, he had to say a few words of thanks. The timing just wasn't right, though, and it was a time he could barely make it.

''I'm having the matron's duties taken care of for me, so you won't be able to see me even if I go now.　Senior Illumina-senpai was also chosen for the squad, and she looked pretty tired.

　Illumina even told me that Tesfia should refrain from even visiting her. It's a very 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 doing. It's also a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.

　That's what my closest friends say. Just imagine, Felinella, who was chosen as the captain of the troops, must be a burden - and a responsibility.

　According to Tesfia's explanation, the selected squad, with the addition of Felinella, is now going to the Association's headquarters after the lecture to accomplish the Association's request. It seems that the select squads from each country are continuing to receive detailed explanations and basic instruction in the outside world.
　The association's request seems to be slightly tangled due to a scheduling conflict with the various countries, but the date has been set and more work is being done every day to fill the gap.

But I thought to myself, "Why don't you meet with them, even if you have to?　Al

　Suddenly Alice interjects as if she is somewhat concerned. It was surely a minor emotional sensitivity that could only be perceived because it was Alice, and once she bumped into Felinella and exchanged greetings with her, it seemed to be more than just physical fatigue.

　Felinella knew that both Tesfia and Alice had been asked to search for Ars and Loki. At the time, Felinella smiled emphatically, "Nice to meet you," she said.

　So maybe that was something that could be resolved by Ars going to see him. It was like a situation where Tesfia and Alice, at least as academy students, couldn't help.

'Well, if Alice says so.......then maybe that's true.

　She has at least the most sensitive side of this one. That may be good or bad in social interaction. Still, the antennae to notice the slightest change is something Ars doesn't have.

　Felinella's ability was something that Ars himself, taking care of the training for the Seven Nations Magical Friendship Tournament, could drum up with confidence. In terms of his sense of magic-based combat alone, he was even better than Loki.
　No, this assessment contains a bit of a misnomer. Felinella's high level of combat ability is mainly intended for interpersonal combat. In a head-to-head fight with Loki, it's honestly impossible to judge.

　After all, Felinella didn't give it all in a mock battle with Ars. At that time, Ars also decided that it was inevitable in the setting of this training ground. So Felinella's fighting strength is only a prediction. However, if you think that he was thoroughly trained by Lord Viziest, then Ars has only seen the superficial aspects of it.

　In fact, considering the character of Felinella, there are some magic that cannot be used because it is against Ars.

''Felli is the captain........''
''No wonder. You're representing the academy, I can't think of anyone else but Felli-senpai. It's not just a simple ranking, it seems that the other members were chosen from among the senior students to make it easier for Felli-senpai to give orders, so there's no need to worry about it.　Senior Illumina is there too.
Oh, that's a bad idea.

　Loki looked down lightly, "Yes, it seems to be harder than you imagined, Felinella-senpai, too. Furthermore, he couldn't help but add, "I'm sorry for your loss" in his chest.

　Both Ars and Loki together lament the burden that Tesfia has unloaded on their shoulders - that it's really easy.
　However, this is something that only those who belong to the military and have led troops in the outside world can understand. In terms of experience, Loki still had something that Felinella lacked.

'Why why why?　I think even Feri-senpai would be better off with a friend who knows each other well~. I'd feel more comfortable with Fia being there too.
'This girl has done something embarrassing... well, I'm the same way.

　As expected of her, she was embarrassed to be assured to her face, but Tesfia agreed with Alice's statement with a bit of a toothache.

''I said no, but as a practical matter, with the bindings of being a student of the academy, I guess it was unavoidable. That's exactly what the chancellor should have organized in the direction of ensuring that security alone.

　That's exactly what Ars's voice, which has a strange way of echoing as he silently walks down the corridor that leads to the training grounds, also echoes concern. The entrance to the corridor, which pools the dazzling light of the lights at the end of the corridor. The voice that followed was accompanied by an echo that was at odds with the vibrancy that roared from within.

'Remember, a mage must remain calm no matter who dies. Especially in the outside world, a cessation of thought can easily annihilate a squad. Oh, well, I feel like I was a little too threatening. It won't be so difficult this time. That's because they're probably taking every precaution, just like the extracurricular lessons. In the first place, I have no intention of making the association go that far in the first place.

　Yes, the association proves that even the students of the academy have the power to compete with demons. On top of that, it also includes the intention of actively recruiting mages. This is only a sample model of its achievements. So its activities need to be in the outside world and at the same time not expected to achieve a great deal.
　Nevertheless, the exploration of mineral deposits is significant because it brings direct enrichment to the people.

　However, the fact that the formation of the squad is among the students of the academy leaves a concern. Ars thinks that if you defeat the demons in the outside world, you're on your own.

　The next question is, if you're a captain, under your own orders....if you're a troop member, by your own mistake....can you bear the burden of causing the death of your comrades in that way? Will you be crushed by self-inflicted blame? Those who can bear it will be able to fulfill their mission in the outside world for a long time.
　It's not original to call this a quality, but it's still an emotion that cannot be separated from it - because it's a person.

　Ars must have run away from it in a sense. He chose solitude and was able to complete his mission alone.

　That's why he couldn't immediately envision the advice he could give to Felinella. Ars is faintly aware that this will weigh him down a bit. He glances sideways at the silver-haired girl next to him and thinks that he, too, will eventually be unable to escape it.

　The gloomy story has become hazy as they all stepped inside the training grounds. The reason being that it was still a scene known to Ars and at the same time a scene from the distant world.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. You can't blame them for noticing the presence of Ars and others.
　In this popular spot inside this training ground, there was another empty section with the section reserved by Ars and others.

''Looks like there are a lot of freshmen here.''
'It would seem so. Is it any different from last year?

　It's true that until last year, as Loki said, if a first year student booked a training ground, it was a week ahead of time, and so on, which was relatively low on the priority list, so the ratio of people in the auditorium was more of a ratio of people in the auditorium.

''It's still related to the association's request. If each academy's selection team completes the request to the outside world, the students will have a chance to go to the outside world. That's why they're currently looking for a chance to go out into the outside world after they receive a request from the association and build up a track record. In fact, there are many third-year students who want to become a magician affiliated with the association rather than the military.
''I don't feel like that's the end of the matter, but as expected, the military should pull out the academy students.


　I suppose it doesn't change the fact that free will should be respected in that area. The draft system is still very much against it.
　In fact, I'm sure the association knows that, so they'll sift through it.

　At any rate, there seemed to be fewer second and third year students than last year. If that would allow them to be sorted into first years, then there would be no problem.
　The first-year students cowering in stunned amazement with only interest in their gaze as Ars and the others enter the compartment. There was no action of self-improvement there, and they seemed to have abandoned useful time for themselves. However, if they decided that watching Ars and the others train was useful in itself, it might be a tolerable sight.

'I'm sure the one next to you is reserved, but it doesn't look like he's here yet. The first years have been using it lately, so there's been a lot of wasted time forgetting that it's reserved, or forgetting to cancel.
''That's true. It's a rare thing for a freshman to be relatively loose, or perhaps it's because they lack a sense of urgency, but the upperclassmen don't look at you well.

　Following Tesfia, Alice also looked at the empty plot with concern. The reason behind such a frequent occurrence of such a situation is also because the extracurricular classes that were implemented last year were not held. But in the meantime, it's basically because of the series of incidents involving Ars.

　So it seems that the current freshman year is somewhat warped. In the sense that it can cause a dramatic change in consciousness, like extracurricular classes, it is something that will only change when you actually step into the unknown realm of the outside world and face the demons.