It was a strange feast.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

'Oh?　What a drunkard.

　It seems that [Warrior] Alba and Blanca-san aren't a bad match for each other in some way.

''I borrowed a wooden sword, so go ahead and try hammering it in for a bit.

I don't know what I'm going to do with this stuff. Tsk, it's all right.　I'm going to prove that I'm not only a leader, I'm also a good warrior.

Ha, you're a brave man.

　The people around them got excited and the two of them often engaged in a mock battle with their wooden swords.

　As for Alba's sense, he tends to prioritize his senses over logic at the last minute.
　This often works well, but when your opponent is the same type and even more experienced....

''Hahaha!　Bang!

Tsk...!

　Alba's wooden sword flies through the air, and Blanca's wooden sword hangs around his neck.

'Young, young, young. You can't just cling to it.

...the old lady.

You look like you want another fight.

Whoa, hey!　I haven't picked up my sword yet!

　The wooden sword is swung at a speed that Alba can just barely avoid.

''Do you really think that excuse would work in a real battle?''

You're the one who said something about training.

You're a very naive person who believes in the word of your enemy.

Shut up!　Oh, shit!　I'll do it!

Blah, blah, blah, blah.

What kind of onomatopoeia is that?

　Sounds like fun.

'Beulah, are you okay?　You're not very good at making too much noise.

''I'm fine, Lily-senpai. I've gotten used to the launch after the attack, and besides... I don't mind looking at the crowded scene as long as I'm not involved.

　[Hunter] Lily and [Ice Brave] Beulah-san are sitting side by side on a fallen tree, slowly tasting the fruit wine.

　The men who tried to approach were shot through by Lily's cold gaze and shrugged off.
　An elf woman who was among the qualifiers spoke to Lily, and a few of them gathered together and a friendly conversation ensued.

　Bera-san didn't particularly participate but didn't leave, and seemed to be listening to the conversation beside Lily in a daze.

　By the way, [Holy Knight] Lark was surrounded by women while choosing the food to be served, and he responded with his usual sleepy face.
　Even so, the women seemed to be enjoying themselves with a cackle.

　........Lark has always been very popular.

''Whoa!　Hey, hey, hey, Gorka and Barbados' drinking duel... it's not over! "Magma liquor a drink that would burn the throat out of an average person! I'm about to open a barrel!

　The Four Heavenly Kings of the Western Devil's Castle, 【Righteous Bandit Who Rules Beasts】Barbatos-san and Garo Party's 【Heavy Warrior】Gorka-san were having a drinking match.

　It's not an act that I can recommend too much, but they are adults too. I'm sure they know their limits, so is it okay?
　In the meantime, let's look for some other [white mages] besides Joss-kun.

''You're doing it, Gorka!　I wanted to fight you too, man!

"Lord Barbados, of course!　Huh, you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future!

'So that's it!　For now.

Yes, here's your drink until one of you screams.

　Two voices said, "Game! It overlaps with.

'I'm glad you all seem to be enjoying it.

Huh, I told you.　You can do it.

　【Wizard】Garo, the brave man of the ashes, taps the shoulder of 【Wizard】Brau-san, the meritorious leader of this banquet, as if he were laboring.

''Ever since I was a child, I've had to go along with my brother's recklessness, so this is about as good as it gets. And this time, I was able to get a little help from Reme-san.

You're doing a really good job.

　A moment of silence passes between them.

''I'm sure we'll be able to qualify,''

Yeah.

I believe you're the most powerful person I've ever met.

Yeah.

Let's get the next one.

Of course, little brother. Let's have some fun and win.

Yeah.

　Mr. Blau laughed as he spilled out.

　The Gallo Party doesn't drag out the loss. But that doesn't mean they don't care.
　They just have the strength of mind to swallow their frustration and enjoy the present moment with the will to fight for the next.

　By the way, [Sword Dancer] Rafa performed a seductive dance while being lit by the fire.
　With the women around her as alternate partners, even their poor dancing is elevated to art.

　If I didn't fondle the women's hips and breasts every time we took turns, I could be honestly impressed.
　Maybe it's because of Rafa's atmosphere and dance lead, or maybe it's fortunate that the women don't mind it.

'Leme,'

　I noticed that Fenix was standing next to me.
　He handed me a wooden barrel mug filled with liquor.

'Oh,'

　I take it and put my mouth on it.

How's the new party going?

It's fun. You're doing better than you used to, too.

''After we lost at the Demon King's Castle, we all took what you told us and made an effort.

　...I do remember saying something advisory, I'm sure.

I see. Well, so long as everything is okay.

　Once again, we are toasting each other.

Leme.

What the f*ck?

I want a rematch with you at your best.

　I'm participating as a [Black Mage] Reme this time.

　As it seems from the qualifying round, I didn't use any horn magic power.
　I compressed and purified my own magic power by passing it through the holy sword and used it for magic.

''........I don't know. But it doesn't matter if it doesn't happen this time, right?

It's a--

You can come back. You can come back to us with your friends.

　Because I and my men are in the tenth level of the Demon King's Castle.

　Fenix laughed.

''Yeah, I'll do that.''

It's not going to be easy, though.

I don't care how hard it is. I'll get there. I'm--I'm a brave man.

　In this way we enjoyed our drinks in silence for a while.

　The knights were puzzled at first, but gradually they began to talk to the others.

　Astraea-san, who had finished talking with us, was explaining to Joss-kun what a knight was. ........Actually, I'm leaving to escape now, but I'll bring Joss-kun some food later.

　Lace-kun and Fran-san are huddled together, sleeping, and Melania-san is watching them with a gentle expression.

　And.........oh, where's Volak-san?

Oh, I noticed!　Speaking of feasting, that's the one, isn't it?　Fireworks, right?　We're about to reverse the reverse of a reverse eruption ... sequential eruption?　I'll show you guys the

　The "Reverse Eruption" is Volak's technique, in which he spews fire from the sky and super-accelerates to perform a high-powered heel-drop.
　It's the opposite of a reverse eruption, which means that he spits fire upwards.

'Oh wait wait wait Volak!　I hate it when you run out of things to do!　A firework is not a firework if it only sparks a fire. We've been known as the "fireworks brothers" in the neighborhood since we were kids, so leave it to us. Brother!

Okay, okay I'll get it for you.

"Fireworks brothers?　So, do you want to play a game to see which fireworks will wow the crowd?

Good, let's recruit some others anyway!　I'm the one who uses the fire attribute!

　If this were in the city, they would be policed, but it's within the magic space, so it should be fine.

　Astraea-san said, "Since you were a kid........? He narrowed his eyes, but Josu quickly distracted him by asking a question about his work.

'Why don't you go too?'

　I say to Fenix.

'No, I don't...'

"Hmm.

''........I'm going to go after all. Even if it's just a sideshow, I can't run away as a contractor of the fire spirit body.

　You don't have to make up your mind to go into battle like that.

Well, good luck with that.

Yeah, I'll be there to light up the night.

That's the sun already.

　I chuckled and looked away from my best friend.
　A fireworks showdown?　was very heated.

　As such, the qualifying round was over.
　The announcement of the results and the date for the main round was approaching.