It was shortly before dark when I completed my magical instruction. After that, although we hadn't made an appointment, we decided to have dinner together since it was a good time.

　Incidentally, it was Lurimes who suggested it.

'It's too much trouble, do you want to go home in transition?'

　At that time, Lurimes said that, but unfortunately, there was not a single person who agreed with him. No matter how skilled a mage Lurimes was, there was no way he could casually nod his head after having just heard about what would happen if he failed.

　Everyone's life was spared. We don't want to end up in a cruel situation where our heads and torso have to be parted.

　Therefore, the four of them decided to return to the royal capital on foot. It's not that far away, so it's enough to reach it in an hour's walk.

　There's no way we can keep quiet during that time, so we're currently engaged in chatting while walking.

'I mean, Master, when you were living with me, you never once mentioned what would happen if the transition failed, right?
'Oh, was it?'
'Yeah, I did. And I've been through a lot of Master's transitions without knowing what I was doing.

　The Wraith looks at Lurimes with zit eyes, along with a somewhat accusing tone. In my memory, I saw Wraith undergoing the transition without explanation and without question.

　

''Well, well, I won't fail, so I'll be fine!
"That's not the point...

　Wraith stuck out his tongue and winked, clasping Lurimes' cheek between his hands mercilessly as he thumbs up. And then, as it was, she moved her hands in a groping motion.

''Don't do it, Leyhuhu!

　There was a protest from Lurimes, but Wraith's hand didn't stop. Then it goes on for a few seconds, and when the moderately satisfied Wraith removes his hand, Lurimes' cheeks are bright red.

　Lurimes glares at Wraith with sharp eyes, but he himself has a bare face.

''Ha........well, it's true, the risk of failure is too great.
I don't want to try, no matter how much I improve!

　Wraith nodded strongly at the sisters' opinion, and Lurimes looked like she had bitten down on a bitter worm.

'But it's quite useful!
'Well, I admit it's convenient, but I don't want to risk my life just because it's convenient.
It's okay. I've been practicing.
Hmm, practice...?

　He asked back at the disturbing words.

　Wraith couldn't help but think of the splattering scene and turned blue. It was as if he had never thought that his master had done such a grotesque thing.

　Perhaps he read such thoughts on Wraith's face, Rulimes shook his head in a hurry.

''I'm telling you, I didn't do any human experiments or anything like that!
Oh, what a relief...

　Wraith places a hand on his chest and looks blatantly relieved.

'What the hell do you think I am, Ray-kun........'

　He is shocked at the lack of trust from his students. Even Lurimes cannot help but be shocked by this. He exhales heavily with his eyelids down and shakes his head sadly.

　For some reason, the composition was created as if Wraith was bullying Lurimes, and the sisters' geeky gaze pierced from the side.

''Ugh........''

　A reversal of fortunes.

　It is a very painful space for Lace. The moment Wraith can't help but wonder if she should say a word of apology.

''I tried it properly with the demon!
Isn't that gross anyway...?

　Now it's Wraith's turn to be appalled. The scene of the demon's body being dismembered comes to mind.

''Well, but thanks to that, I don't have to fail anymore...''
''Well yeah, well, if it's good enough for you, Master, it's good enough for me.

　Raffy and Sylvia's eyes were black and white at their exchange, not sure if they were close or not.

'Come to think of it, when did Wraith and Rulimes-san meet?
I think it was about seven years ago when I met Ray-kun for the first time. When Ray was still around that age. Ruri, Ruri, Ruri, Ruri, Ruri... You were following my back the whole time, you were so cute back then.

　Rulimes uses his hand to indicate the height of the Wraith, which is much smaller than it is now. She is ten years old, so she is still a child.

　Wraith tends to turn over slightly from embarrassment. It's even more so since it's a time that is almost the opposite of his current attitude. The Wraith of his childhood days, it was already missed by Lurimes.

　However, Raffy and Sylvia, who knew how she reacted when Lurimes sent her a letter, looked at Wraith with half a heartbeat.

''Well, there was never a time like that...''

　Wraith covered her face with one hand and muttered in a fading voice. From the way her cheeks were blushing, you could tell that she was simply embarrassed.

''So many things happened and Ray-kun became my apprentice when he was twelve years old!
I see.

　Raffy thinks that the story has been cut off a lot, but he is still able to minister. Well, there really was a lot going on, so it would be a long story to tell in detail.

　Wraith also thinks back to that time and sighs heavily.

''It's the beginning of hell, isn't it?''
Mmm, how rude.

　Rulimes reached out and lightly pecked Wraith on the head.

''I don't think Lei-kun has enough respect for his master these days - more respect!
''What's that ... at least I appreciate your alchemy skills and your magic skills. Arms.....

　The Wraith turns a dumbfounded blank look at Lurimes. Lurimes also stared at Wraith in defeat, and a mysterious space was created.

　Sylvia looks at the two of them with sparks in her eyes and laughs.

'But it's amazing that Mr. Wraith and Mr. Lurimes met, isn't it? A stroke of luck, you might say.

　Sylvia, who doesn't have anyone she can call a mentor in particular, said with some envy in her voice. The person in question, Wraith and Rulimes, looked at each other and tilted their heads.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that I am acquainted with Ray-kun's parents. I didn't expect that those two would give birth to a child as good at alchemy as Ray-kun.
I'm with you on that one.

　There is, of course, a reason why all the masters and students say this.

''What do you mean?''

　At Raffy's urging, Wraith held up one finger.

'To put it simply, my parents are adventurers. It's probably as strong as Raffy and Sylvia, or more. But as a child, I can't fight at all.

　Wraith didn't inherit a shred of his parents' talent, but showed a talent for alchemy that was completely unrelated. That's why Wraith's parents also brought Wraith and Rulimes together.

''Well, I almost got eaten by a demon or something like that, and that's how I got to this point with my master.

　If I tell you the details, that's what I can't talk about, so Wraith concludes by saying that. I don't want to reminisce about it because it's more traumatic than nostalgic.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea for me to say this, but it's because you give me a gift for my birthday every year, you're a bit shy like that.

　Rulimes grinned and put his hand over his mouth, deliberately approaching Raffy and Sylvia with a smirk.

'Stop, don't bother saying that at the end, my spirit can't stand it...!

　Receiving three smiling glances, Wraith struggled to hide his face. His pace had also quickened, which really showed his current sentiments.

''Isn't it good that you think of your master, Wraith?''
'Yes, Mr. Wraith!
Because, my dear Ray.

　At the three teasing voices, Wraith gets a bitter expression. However, I felt somewhat defeated and frustrated to react honestly, so I covered my ears.

''Oh, I can't hear you, I can't hear you!

　Three giggles echoed faintly behind him as he acted like a child.