With the return to the sandy beach and the release of some of the tension between Shiro-san and Lilia-san...or rather Lilia-san's side, I decided to show up to the other pair as it was the right time to do so.
　Leaving Shiro-san and Lilia-san's side, I lightly moved my gaze to see where I should go next. The pair of Isis-san and Fate-san are visible but quite far away from me.
　Alice and Anima are on the beach, and something about Anima is listening to Alice with a serious expression on her face... or rather, she appears to be begging for a lesson.
　　What is that thing doing?　Black was standing there and Zeke was moving strangely in front of him.

　I was curious about the pair of Kuro and Siege-san, who looked a little different from the other two, and I couldn't figure out what they were doing, so I made my way towards them.
　After a little while, as they got closer, I could hear their voices.

'It's not about speed or strength, it's about the movement of magic flowing through your body!
Yes!
'Yes!　It's getting better and better. So we're gonna do another set of..........um?　Kite?

　Huh?　What is this?　I didn't really know what I was doing and I approached it, so why did I lose sight of the situation even more than I did from a distance when I got closer?

"...uh...Black?　Mr. Zeke?　What the hell is going on...
''....What?　Yes, I was coming to visit!
Uh-huh?

　When I called out to him, Black made a huffy expression. Zeke stopped in his tracks as well, and he had a look on his face as if he had somehow put it away.


'I'm sorry, too. It's my fault...
No, no, don't worry about it.

　Black smiles at Zeke, who lowers his head and tells him not to worry about it, and I nod my head, not understanding the situation at all. Then Black notices me and explains to me with a bitter smile.

"Haha, no, at first I was just trying to play along normally. While I was talking to Zeke, I heard that you were having a hard time growing.
I was practicing some simple steps when Master Krom said he would watch me move.
Oh. I see....

　When I listened to Black and Zeke's explanation, I was able to understand the situation right away. I'm sure you'll be able to get some advice from the sluggish Mr. Zeke, who has been struggling with his leadership skills to the point that even Alice has to admit defeat.

''........So, Black, how was it for you, Zeke-san?''
'I think you're very talented!　It may be the best elven race I've ever seen, but... what a waste!
What a waste.
Yeah. You have outstanding talent, but you're developing in the wrong direction. That's probably the reason why he's not growing at all right now.
'I'm sorry, Mr. Chrome!　I mean, that story, more about it!
Don't worry, I can explain.

　After hearing Black's assessment, Zeke asked back with a vigor that was unimaginable from his usual calm impression. Apparently, he was more concerned about the fact that he was sluggish than he thought.
　Then Black nodded once, and then the blackboard appeared out of nowhere. Me and Zeke somehow, we sat gymnastically on the beach and looked at the blackboard.
　It's not that I'm as good as Alice, but I've captured the characteristics and found that I'm drawing Zeke and Anima.

'The reason for Zeke's sluggish growth... it's a bit of a bad way to put it, but the reason why he went in the wrong direction is simple. The reason for Zeke's sluggishness is simply because I was referring to Lilia and Anima.
...for Lili and Anima?
''Yeah. You can't blame them for that. But these two are 'different types' from Siege-chan.
My type?

　While explaining, Black further draws a deformed picture of Mr. Zeke on the chalkboard.

''Yeah. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. They are more like the 'power type' or 'power fighter'. On the other hand, Zeke-chan is best suited for expanding her hand and growing by increasing her cards. I'm a 'technique type'...a 'skillful player'.
Technicians....
Compared to Lilia and Anima, who have grown rapidly through simple repetition, Zeke is more likely to hit a wall if he keeps doing the same thing. So if you train them both at the same time, there is a difference in their growth rate, and that is what separates them.
....

　Hearing Black's words, Zeke looks down with some thoughtful expression on his face. Seeing the situation, Black stops talking once, and after waiting for a bit, Sieg-san looks up and asks Black.

''........If I were to hone my skills extensively.......I would eventually be strong enough to catch up with and surpass Lili and Anima-san.... Isn't it?
'Yeah, I know how you feel. You've been told you're a techie type and you think you're no match for the simple, strong power types, right?　But this is just a growing trend. Ultimately, it's best to train all your abilities to the limit.
Nah, I see...
'Well, with that kind of preamble, I'm talking about how a technique type can be strong... see, there they are. The 'top, or almost the very top' of the technique type.

　Saying that, Kuro pointed to Alice, who was talking with Anima. I see, Alice is definitely not a power type, but a technique type. But on top of that, she's so strong that she can't even attract a power type.
　It was the most convincing answer to the question of whether technique types could be strong.

By the way, I'm more of a power type. That's why Zeke's target is not me, but a fighting style like Chartier. Now, with that in mind, Siege-chan.
Yes!
...Would you be willing to take 'my instruction' again when you have time?
......................Heh?

　The expression on Kuro's face as she smiled brightly and reached out her hand to me was so vivid and lively... I realized that she loves to nurture people, and that's how I felt about her.