171-Episode 157: Sage, Modify




 We escaped from the undersea labyrinth with the 2nd Regiment of the Saw Trading Company, along with a magical unit.

 It was pitch black outside.
 The stars twinkled in the sky and the sound of the tidal wave could be heard.
 The air caressing their skin was also refreshing, unlike the musty smell of the undersea labyrinth.

 If the situation was the situation, it would be the best situation.

''Brother........''

 As we escape, Sheila appears in front of us.
 She came straight at me and jumped on my neck.
 She jumps on my neck like a child.

Thank God. It's so good to see you're okay.

'It's Sheila. It's nice of you to be happy I'm okay, but did you expect me to go down for that?

No, no...! That's not true. Your brother would surely... but...

 Sheila looks down.
 I guess I was worried about her.

 My sister, she's a good one," I said.

 I smacked Sheila on the head.

"I'm sorry," I said. I'm sorry, but I appreciate your concern. Sheila.

 Sheila's face, tinged with melancholy, shone like a summer sunflower.
 With a big smile on her face, she once again rejoiced at my return.

 Then I noticed the gaze.

 I looked around and saw the students from Chapter 5 gathered on the beach looking at me.
 They were all generally grinning and smiling.

''What the hell?''

It's not that. I just think you two brothers and sisters are so close.

 For some reason Cecil is the only one who seems to be in a bad mood while everyone else is laughing.

 Don't you like the fact that me and Sheila are getting along so well?
 It's not that we're brother and sister, so I think it's only natural.......

 Hmmm..... I still don't understand women, after all.

By the way, Sheila. Did you notice anything unusual?

No, there's no indication that the virtual enemy has moved. It's just--

Just what?

''I felt a kind of gaze from the whole time. Perhaps he was using the [Distant View] magic to watch us. As your brother told me beforehand, I left it alone.

Yeah. That's fine. Sheila, just for the record, did you ever feel that look yesterday?

Not here. It starts today.

I see.

 Perhaps the reason there was no movement yesterday was because they were watching for our way out.

 They may have been wary that we would make a move on them as soon as we arrived.
 And today, they moved in to find out how I came out.
 It's a good thing that the other side is able to measure our strength to some extent, although we have to destroy an undersea labyrinth that should be considered an ancient legacy.

''Brother, what do you want to do?''

'Now we're finally on the ropes with each other. So much for the gut-wrenching, I think we're going to go out in force.

Then...

'Oh...'

 I turned to the students of Chapter 5.

'Guys, listen up.'

 The students who were buzzing about the situation quieted down.
 They must have realized the atmosphere from my appearance.
 The face of a warrior instantly turns into a warrior's face.

 Hmm.
 I have a good look on my face.

"Tomorrow we're going into the city for some free time. We've already decided on a team. You haven't missed a thing.

 No one raises their hand or responds to my question.
 They just look at me seriously.

''As you may have noticed, tomorrow's free activity will be our biggest weakness in this school trip. Nine times out of ten, there will be an enemy attack. But even if the demons do come out, I believe you guys will be able to get through.

 I took a good look at everyone's faces once.
 Even among the serious faces, there were a few students who showed an uneasy expression.

''Some of you will be anxious about being the first mage. But I want you to remember then.


 The content of the training I impose on you guys........


 I instruct everyone to meditate.
 I make them talk about the training that happened within the space I created for a year, from the top of their heads, conked out.
 The moment I finish my story, the students collapse.

 Even that Cecil and Sarasa are breathing heavily with their slack faces downward.

 They are tired as if they have finished their training.

''I want you to think about this once again. I'm sure you've survived the training that makes you feel exhausted just by hearing it. You can always get results against demons. And don't worry. I'm not going to be able to get it right. I promise.


 I will go to the ends of the earth to help you.


So don't worry. And hopefully, you will enjoy your trip. That's all, good luck to all of you!

 I concluded.

 Then the second night of the school trip passed.


 ◆◇◆◆◆.


 However, that doesn't mean I'm not worried.

 Cecil, Sarasa, and other members who have been with my training for a long time have the ability to cross over to even the higher numbers of demons.
 At least, they won't be defeated.

 But I'm worried about the other students - especially the primary students.
 The curriculum is what they are taking on, but they are still very inexperienced.
 I could cross over with the lower numbers, but with the higher ones it was tough.

 Therefore, I let them make a team with third class students, but I'm still worried.

 We're going to consider the case of simultaneous attacks and take measures, but there are limits to what we can do.

 To put it bluntly, we were lacking in strength.

"Hmm. It can't be helped. Shall we use that?

 I'm a little nervous.
 No, I'm very nervous.

 But I don't think there's any way around it.

 I'm going to need his help.

 I'm going to the roof of the palace.
 And before I know it, it's taking over, and it's rowing a boat full of goosebumps.

 While I sleep, I activate my magic.

 [Degeneration]
 [Modified]

 I'll activate some more magic multiple times.

''Alright......... This should be fine.

 I wipe my sweat off.

 It worked out well for me.
 If there is an enemy raid tomorrow, perhaps the work of this guy(s) might determine the victory or defeat.

 Hmmm.........

 I can't help but laugh.

 In the midst of my anxiety, there was my mind enjoying it a bit.