After we ate dinner, a recreational activity was to take place between the two schools.
　It was written in the bookmarks in the exchange camp, so I knew about it beforehand, but I didn't expect to do such a thing with the hostile Disualia partner.

　Oh well.
　We've come all the way from far away.
　It's good to have this kind of entertainment.

　When we gather in front of the school building.


Now let's talk about recreation.


　Eryk says, standing in front of me.

'Why is that man........holding his stomach?
'Yes. You look pale as well....
'Didn't Disualia eat the food of a top chef...?　Or are the top chefs of the Empire... no big deal...?

　Lara, Marise and Cynthia twisted their heads to look at Erik.
　The reason for their pale complexion is probably because I poured salt on their hands and served them food.
　The food seemed to be quite popular, and they were eating it, tears streaming down their faces.
　In the middle of the process, they were moving their mouths, saying "Why did they do this to us..." and "It's not good... my tongue is numb...

In pairs, you will be asked to walk around the Disualia Magic Academy's school building at night. However, it will be boring on its own. There are seven checkpoints. Take the seven checkpoints and come back here ... and if you can do that, the game is over.

　I didn't know what kind of game it was, but I guess it's just a fun version of dungeon exploration.
　As a sideshow, it sounds pretty interesting.

The people of Rosan Lira should enjoy themselves to their heart's content.

　Are they planning something bad again?
　I turned my gaze on Eryk, "Don't do anything unnecessary".

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you're not going to be able to get your hands on any more of them. I won't do anything else........this is just a game to purely enjoy each other's company. So don't........don't make me eat that anymore.......

　Eryk shook his shoulders and wouldn't make eye contact with me.

　If he did something weird, I'd be distracted from the fun.
　The way he looked, he'd be fine.

'Then let's have them take turns drawing lots so that we can be in pairs. At that time, I will give you a map with checkpoints on it, one for each person. We'll start with you at the head of the line there.......

　At Eryk's signal, the students on Rosan Lira's side took turns drawing lots.

　Then everyone finished drawing.........

''Ku, are you with Kurt?!

　It was Marise, holding the lottery in one hand, who said so surprised.

'Apparently so. Nice to meet you.

　If it's Mary's, I won't have to worry about it, and it's perfect in terms of strength.

It's a good time to meet you..... I didn't expect to be with Kurt, I don't know if I can stay sane...
Hmm?　What are you talking about?
'Hi!　Nah, it's nothing!

　And Marise pouted and looked away.
　Hmm. I'm not sure why I'm so upset that Marise has decided to team me up with her.

''Wow, I'm jealous of you, Marise...''
Marise, that's not fair.

　Apparently, Lara was going to team up with Cynthia.

'So let's get started.
"Oh, no!

　Pulling Marise's hand, it was time to step into the school building at night.

　◆ ◆

"Yikes!

　As we proceeded through the school building, Marise suddenly let out a short scream and hugged me to my right arm.

'It's just an ornament on the shelf that fell off.
Yeah, well....

　Although he said that, Marise's heart was still beating wildly.

'Could it be........that Marise believes in this thing called ghosts?
Heh?

　I let out a high-pitched voice that sounded like Marise might be letting it out of the top of her head.

'No, no, no, no, no, no. I'm not a child to be afraid of ghosts.
What?　Then how about this?
"Yikes!

　A sense of mischief comes up and I touch Marise's neck with a twitch.
　Then she squatted down and covered her ears.

'Haha, sorry, sorry. That was a bit much.
You've got to stop this.

　As she said this, tears came to Marise's eyes as she looked up from her crouch.

''To apologize we'll hold hands for a long time until this is over.
What?
By holding hands, if something goes wrong in an emergency, we'll be able to provide the magical power to the others. This way, if something goes wrong, I can protect Maryse in no time at all.
Well, yes.

　Hmm?
　For some reason, Marise looked disappointed for a moment and then squeezed my hand.

'....Does Kurt believe in ghosts?

　Marise asks as they walk away.

'Hmmm ... that's an interesting question.'

　A ghost.
　They are the embodiment of a dead person's thoughts........or something like that, and are said to sometimes attack people.
　There are also undead-type demons, but they are different from those guys.
　Basically, ghosts don't accept any kind of attack and need prayers to be purified... or something ridiculous like that.

'I've never seen a ghost with my own eyes, so I don't believe in them.

　Even a thousand years ago.

But the soul is still there. I wouldn't be surprised if they developed a spell in the future that could embody only the soul to attack an opponent, even after the body dies.

　Part of that is the reincarnation magic like I used a thousand years ago.
　It's a magic that allows you to take out your soul and transmute it after 1000 years.
　I'm still working on it, but it will be a long time before I can put it to use.

''Hmmm.''
Why are you laughing?
No, I thought that was typical of Kurt. Don't tie everything to magic.
Do you think it's unromantic?
No, it's not. I'm relieved.

　As we were having such a rambling conversation, I noticed that Maryse's heartbeat was getting calmer and calmer.

　And then we arrived in front of the first checkpoint, the magic laboratory.
　But.

"Hmm?　Looks like there's a crowd of people out there.
I guess so.

　I hurriedly joined the circle.
　I listened.

What's going on here?　The map said this was a checkpoint...
"Why don't we have a stamp to prove we passed the checkpoint?　You got a stash in there somewhere, don't you?

　One of the students at Dis-Arria is one of those who is taking such complaints in stride.
　The boy smirked at him and said

Huh?　It's true, you don't have a stamp. If you don't stamp it, you won't get past the checkpoint you guys can't clear it for any length of time!

　Apparently, it's clear that the boys have done something to harass him and have hidden the stamp from him.

Kurt, what can we do about this?
It's obvious.

　If you don't press the stamp and pretend you passed the checkpoint, you haven't completed the game.
　There's no way there's a game I can't clear.

It's only a test of courage. It's only a test of courage, man!　Are you going to hurt me?　You're that narrow-minded!

　The boys take a step back when they see me approaching.

'Violence?　I wouldn't do that.
.....

　He puts his hand on the boy's head.
　The boys try to escape, but they are unable to move as if they were frozen due to fear.

"...Okay. The stamp is over there, right?

　I open a certain desk drawer in the magic laboratory. It is the third from the front and fifth from the right.
　Then.........there was a stamp with the word '1' inscribed in large red letters.

Oh, uh ... oh, you!　How could I find Stamp's place!
Hey, I was just reading your memories.
Memory...?

　What's on the surface of your memories can be read with magic.
　It's difficult to do this if you're applying disobedience magic or wards or tucking away your memories to the back of the room....Stamp must have hidden it just now. It was at the forefront of his memories, and even more so, there was no resistance.
　In that case, as long as he touched his opponent, he could read his memories.
It's difficult to read someone like the Four Great Sages who can take some kind of countermeasure or read complicated information, though.

"Next time you're going to hide something, find a better place to hide it. I can't see them all in the same room.

　I let go of the stunned boys and stamped the first checkpoint passing.