I was called to a bar for adventurers.

　When I actually went there, I found out that it was a private party, so there were only raiders other than myself.
　It seems that not all of us have gathered together, there are a few people who aren't here.

　The [Brave Men] are all here, and we were just about to say hello to Aerial-san when we were caught by Helu-san.
　And now, that Aerial-san is standing behind Wraith-kun.

''No, I'm sorry, Leme.''

No I'm fine.

Yeah. I was just talking to him.

'You're the reason you didn't just meet him and solicit him out of the blue?'

Gulp... but?

I suppose that's enough to embarrass anyone.

I told you I'd get back to you sooner.

　Looking at them, it's like they're kindred spirits.
　It's as if they've known each other for some time, not just yesterday, but before........

''The two of you have known each other for some time........?

Oh, you're sharp.

It's because he's so familiar with me.

　Poco.

"Don't hit me!

　Lace-kun says so, but if you want to avoid it, you should be able to. If you don't, does that mean you accept it as part of your communication?

The son of a friend of mine. The son of a friend of mine, I've met him many times since he was little.

I'm not your friend. I'm the enemy.

I consider myself a friend.

That's because you're a winner.

　For a moment, Aerial-san showed a sad expression, but it quickly returned to a smile.

''........He--. No, let's not for now.

Hmm. Well, yeah.

　Wraith-kun looks boring, but he looks convinced.

　-- his father must have been an adventurer.

　When we think of enemies, we tend to associate them with demons, but Wraith-kun is a human (normal).
　It's not impossible that he could be a human demon like me, but it's more natural to think of him as an adventurer than to consider such an exception.

　Besides, if you're an adventurer, the sense of déjà vu or something like a shadow of a face that I felt in Wraith-kun makes sense to me.
　I'm watching his father's attack on me. I still can't remember who he is, though.

'It doesn't matter who his father was or who he knew, either.

　He said it like that, but I didn't think he meant it.
　And as soon as he brought up the subject of his father, he got emotional.

'You said that again..... Oh well. So, Leme.

Yes, sir.

The one I'd like to introduce you to is this one. I'm sure you've heard by now that he wanted you on board and didn't ask.

Don't make me sound like a selfish child.

You're a selfish kid, you know that?

...Don't think you can stay in first place forever, Uncle.

'I'm always looking forward to a threat. It's great to have a rival to build each other up.

That's what I hate about your attitude.

Oh, yeah, you're a lovely apprentice.

　--Pupil...!

I'm not an apprentice.

Hm, I gave you training because you asked for it.

That's not a drill.　That was a game...!

"Haha, then I'll win it all.

I will win in the end.

That's going to be fun.

　According to him, Aerial-san had been practicing with him from time to time, even before he found out about the [position (job)].
　He was also very busy, so it wasn't the usual teacher-disciple relationship, but whenever he visited his friend's house, he would always be with him.

　It's an environment that all adventurers would envy.
　However, it's also terrifying for that reason.

　Aerial-san originally put a lot of effort into training promising adventurers as well.
　When the timing was right, for example, he also trained Fenix.

　Would he put 'practice' on him just because he was his friend's child? If he did put it on, it would be a poofy and gentle one for the kid.
　But if Aerial would even call it an apprentice, albeit jokingly.

　If he was given training in sword or magic from a young age before the [Position (Job)] was revealed.
　Wraith-kun's talent is that much--''

Please shut him up, Aerial-san.

　And a man with a glass stood up.
　He has blond hair and yellow eyes. His eyes are sharp and he has no expression.
　It's [The Brave Man of Thunder] Skaha-san.

''I'm sorry, fourth place-sempai. Ah, I made a mistake........5th place-sempai. I was overtaken by the 【Brave Man of Fire】 party and we dropped in rank.

　.........Wraith-kun.
　It's true that it's not good to call your competitor a kid, but.....

"...ignorant little boys bark a lot.

Does knowing the world make you stronger?

''I know you're in a good mood because the four great spirits like you, but don't lick the adventurers too much.

'Oh, you've got it all wrong. This guy is a spectator. I'm not going to use any sorcery. I just told him to follow me if he wants to see me win, and he came. So, former 4th place winner. I'm this way to begin with.

　--You're not going to use necromancy?

　........It's true that the four great spirits don't choose their contractors very often, and even if they do, their reasons are unique.

　The fire spirits also signed a contract with Fenix, who wasn't interested in the heroes at the time.

　It's not surprising that they would show interest in a [Brave Man] who had no intention of borrowing their own power.

　For a moment, I thought the space shook. No, it was just Skaha-san's magic power leaking out.
　But he's also an adult, he quickly put it down.

''Aerial-san, are you really going to let this brat in?　You can't win anything with this.

Hmmm, your concerns are valid, Skaha. But once you see it in action, I think you'll understand.

Not really, is it?

I can vouch for you.

Okay.

　There are four [brave] people in this place.
　Except for Wraith-kun, all of them are people I've seen through the screen.
　That Wraith-kun is the one with the strength to guarantee that the first place will be useful in the attack.

　Considering that he's the Demon King's Army Chief of Staff, I'm in enemy territory right now.
　In my head, I found myself thinking about my friends and how to win.