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I knew it.　I mean, there's no way it would be brought up without any prior discussion.'
You know that's why you sent me to the meeting.
"Of course, at the request of the Princess of Cicerunia you know that part of it, don't you?
..........

　After returning home from the meeting, Ars had immediately reported the information he had obtained to Ilyce. Of course, he didn't forget to question her, who would have been the first to perceive the contents of the meeting beforehand.
　He didn't even have time to take a breath, and tried to get it over with quickly, partly because it was a good time to do so. In order to get home from the meeting, Ars and Loki had wasted more time than they had expected.

　That was also largely due to the fact that they got tangled up with Haorg, and it was late enough in the day that they ended up eating dinner on the spot.

　She didn't think that the sound of a mocking voice coming from the caller's mouth would have struck a nerve with the tired Ars. No, maybe it's because she knows, and that's why she's talking like that.

　Ars lets out one sigh of clarity.

''I don't accept complaints. It's a good idea to select the right people to do this if everything goes smoothly. You are the one who established the association. You are the one who established the association, and you should not be out there when the meaning of the association is being questioned.
'Huh, I'm done with that. I still have more to say but so how's it going over there?
"Kuhn ..." I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah, it's going to be fine. It's a big deal to hire a student, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried. But it's all a bit late now........
That's what you mean when you say you're going to let it out.
''That much has never changed. If it weren't for the fact that you are beyond the expectations of others, you wouldn't have been driven to this point. All we have to do now is wait for the results.

　The caller's voice seemed to have dropped a tone, but I don't think that was my imagination.
　There's a tone of voice that only those who know can speak, and it has weight.

I'm not sure if there's anything else you want to know. There's nothing else you want to ask me, is there?
"I see now that you've gone to a lot of trouble. I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I don't know if it's the other way around, but you're supposed to take the red one and the big tits.
If you say that in front of Alice, you'll be very disappointed.
"Bullying the young is an old man's prerogative.　Kuhk.

　Imagining Ilyce, who would have a nasty smile on her face, Ars chided her with a dumbfounded tone of voice for not being mature.
　However, it seems that she also cares about the two of them in the area of privilege without saying anything.
　In fact, as Ars, she wanted to warn them outright that they would only be miserable because it sounded like backbiting.

''Be that as it may...''

　Gradually, Ars's voice changes to a mysterious one. It's not a heavy topic, it's just a confirmation.
　After all, bringing up this topic might naturally make me feel something close to guilt.

'How is Latifah doing?'
You're getting used to it. I'm in the room. You want me to talk to him?
'No, I'll have to come back to you again. It's all about the eyes.
I see. I've been having a lot of fun with it. I've been studying hard about writing and magic lately.
That's a relief to hear.

　Latifa, who became a human pillar of Babel, is still not completely free of demonic blood. It can be correctly rephrased as an alteration of the magical information body.
　Apart from that, she also has an eye disease that she has been suffering from since before she became a human pillar and has not been cured. It was Ars who killed Latifah's brother, Krokel. Even if she didn't think of it as a responsibility, she hoped it was at least something she could do to help.

　 That much might be cheap considering Babel's achievements in protecting humanity.
　It could be said to be an insurance policy imposed unilaterally by Crockel.


　After finishing the call with Ilyce, Ars leans back in his chair as if to switch over.

''Thank you for your help.''
Good night, huh?

　Saying that, Loki hands Arus a cup of tea with a drowsy, steamy rise in front of him.

　'How was that one?' said Ars, blowing on his breath to cool the tea he received.

''Yes, I have properly informed Fia-san and Alice-san of tomorrow's meeting time.
Okay.

　Although it was too soon after I returned, it was something I had planned for a long time regarding the outside world mission. The reason why the change can't be made now is because the Academy is on holiday, which is a holiday.

　With a cup of tea in hand, Ars gradually went to the box full of military supplies sent by the Governor.

''Can't we just go empty-handed as usual?
'Yes. How long has it been since I've been here? Getting ready to go out into the outside world like this...
...you forgot.

　The box, minus Tesfia's and Alice's, was undoubtedly packed full of military supplies for both Ars and Loki. There was a variety for every mission.


　Then the lights in the lab went out earlier than they normally would have. Even so, it was late enough in the evening to cross the day, and the two of them had been making a final check of their equipment until the last minute.


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　The next morning.
　It would still take a little more time for the sun to rise. In parallel with Ars and his team's outer world mission, the first operation using the association's students is about to start at the same time.
　The outer world mission, in which Felinella will be participating, has already arrived in Barmes from the day before, and should aim for the ore deposit at sunrise. A base has been built near the deposit, where enough wizards can wait, and many high-ranking wizards and healing wizards, led by Flynn, are also waiting.

　However, the inside of the deposit will be completely student-only exploration.

　Ars and Loki wore the anti-magic fiber woven winter robes they had been sent and waited in front of the academy's gate while the street lights were still lit. It was a morning that was indistinguishable from such a night, with a bit of fog and poor visibility.
　A receptionist glanced at us curiously, and the receptionist glanced at us.
　The deep robes didn't even tell us what they were carrying based on their appearances. So they're carrying only the bare minimum of luggage, and their AWRs are securely slung around their waists, too.

　And--.

''.........''
"..............

　When they saw Tesfia and Alice who appeared, they were speechless. When it came to Loki, the edges of his mouth were quite twitching.

''You don't disappoint me to no end.
I'm telling you.

　As if she had expected such a complaint from Ars, Alice's mouth snapped up at the red-haired girl next to her.

Alice, you too!
'What?　Me?

　Pointing to herself, Alice tilted her head slightly before scurrying off to check her appearance in her robe.

　But the problem was with Tesfia.
　Wherever she had procured it, her oversized rucksack would allow her to move around at the very least, but it was a large piece of luggage to go to the outside world.
　Every time she walked, there was the sound of something scraping against it.

'Phew, alright!　

　A relentless chop from Ars struck the brain of Tesfia, who was in the lead and enthusiastic.

'Don't sleepwalk,'
What the hell...

　Tesfia, with a thin layer of tears in her eyes, looked at him weakly in protest.

It was Loki who apologized on Tesfia's behalf, "Al, I'm sorry. According to her, when she had told him the time yesterday, he had asked her a lot of questions about what she was bringing with her and she had answered on the spot.

　The military mission format, in terms of the military's mission format, was also the first time that both Tesfia and Alice wished for the outside world. Apart from the extracurricular lessons, where they are heading from now on, their safety is not guaranteed. A complete outside world that is not rate controlled by Ars and Loki as before. It's a war zone where the magicians who have been protecting humanity are on the front lines, risking their lives.

　Therefore, it was not hard to understand the uneasiness, but in any case, if Ars, who is well versed in the outside world, were to say.......

''No, I expected it, but is it no good to say that much?
'I've been doing a lot of vetting on this one, you know?

　Seeing Ars with a great sigh, Tesfia was also aware of what was wrong with her. Still, the more he assumed the situation he had yet to see, the more he assumed, the more he was going to need all of the military supplies, so he couldn't choose.

　Because of the anxiety that accompanies them, they hope with full preparation to deal with it to the maximum extent possible.
　The result is this large shipment. It's true that this is a common pitfall for rookie magicians, and in a way, it's a path that everyone understands and still goes through. Even if you say it with your mouth, you don't know what you need most in the outside world. You don't know that if you equip yourself to deal with any eventuality, it will eventually come back to haunt you.

'Most things can be managed with a robe and AWR. If you're still uneasy about it, the rule of thumb is to have at most three pieces of equipment that won't compromise your mobility.......Loki, let's do it right.
Yes!

　Like a check of belongings, rummaging around, Tesfia's luggage is being unpacked.

'Wait, wait, wait!　In that one, ah!
Hmm?

　Just after the pale pink cord caught in Ars's fingers as he shoved it into his backpack exposes his figure, Tesfia takes it away with a rustle.

''Don't take a change of clothes when it's not a long term mission.

　This mistake was also often heard inside the army as a rookie mistake. However, it was rare for a mage of fairly high rank in the female squad to not have a set of changes of clothes with them...Ars didn't give them any extra information.
　It would be enough to say that they generally don't take them with them.

''Alright, alright~. I'll leave it there properly.''


　With that said, Loki relentlessly did not relax his search, and one useless item after another was uncovered.

　Alice, who is backing away from it somehow, also grabbed a smaller diagonal bag from Ars with a firm grip.

'You too, put it down.
You're lying, right?

　Alice, who asks Ars that, actually has at least a change of underwear in it.