The Imperial Palace of Regalia.

'Canamin, what the hell is going on here?'

I don't know, but I don't have a good feeling about it.

　I talk about such things with Mari. Today, as usual, when the training was over and we were about to have dinner, Princess Catalina, the first princess of this country, came to the training ground. There.

'Gentlemen, thank you for your training. I'm sorry to say that you're tired, but can you please follow me?　Your father is calling you.

　I was told. Princess Katarina is good friends with Kouki-kun and the others, probably because she's close to our age. I'm not that close to her because I just can't believe the cold look she gives me from time to time.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you're a good friend of mine. I'm fine, but is there something wrong?

'That's not true, Kouki. I'm just calling you. Hmmm.

　And Princess Katarina grabbed Kouki-kun's arm to hold him to her chest. Ayumi saw that.

Hey, Katarina. I think you're a little too attached to Kouki.

　And I'm angry. This is a common sight, though, so no one cares. Then I follow Princess Katarina, and she brings me to the throne room.

　I heard that they have an audience with the Emperor here. When we all enter, the ministers are lined up on either side of the room. Ugh, I'm not used to this kind of place, so I feel nervous.

Kanamin, you look pale. Are you nervous?

'Mari, that's true. I've never stood in such a gorgeous place before.

　When I say that, Mari giggles. Already!　And the atmosphere of the ministers around me is tense. I wonder what's going on.

　I was thinking about that.

Your Majesty's love!

　I hear a voice. At that moment everyone crouches down on one knee. I learned that this is the first posture of an audience in the throne room. And then His Majesty the Emperor.

Heads up.

　He said, "You can't raise it until you say. And

Welcome, my brave men. How do you feel about living here for a year now?

Yes, we've been able to live in perfect harmony. We owe it all to the care of His Majesty, Your Majesty.

　Kouki speaks up on behalf of us. He's used to this kind of thing, but he's imposing. Ayumi looks at it from the side and is in awe. Mari is giggling at the sight of him, though. 'That's not very nice, Mari.

'Well, that's good to hear. That's why I called you guys up, I thought it was time for you to go into a real battle.

　The moment I heard that, tensions ran through all of us. It was still a nasty story.

''What do you mean by that?''

Hmm?　If you ask the corps commander, he'll tell you that you've grown so much that training isn't enough for you. Then I thought that the next time you should experience actual combat.

...What does the actual battle look like?

　When Kouki-kun asked His Majesty the Emperor, he thought the Emperor smirked.

''Of course it's war,''

Nah!

　Everyone who heard it was in a state of dismay. No way. You can't just start a war.

We don't just want you to kill people. "I'm not asking you to kill a man at once. "To get a feel for the battlefield.

　His Majesty the Emperor laughs, "Kukuku. There's no way. It's a given that if you go to the battlefield, you'll surely be sent out. The brave men and women have that kind of power; they can't compare to the S-class adventurers, but there are people who can compete with the Legion Commander. I don't have that much power, though.

''Kanamin........''

　As I was thinking about this, Mari turns pale and looks at me. Yes, I've made up my mind. I'm going to protect this precious best friend of mine who cares about me even when I come to this world. I take Mari's hand in mine.

It's okay. I'll be right behind you.

　Mari's complexion seemed to have returned to her mind as she said this.

'The time will be at the end of next winter. I'm sure you'll be able to help me. Until then, you will raise your brave men and women.

'Ha!　We'll take care of it!

　There's less than a year until the time is right. We have to be strong enough not to die in that time.

Where will the place be?

　Kouki asked.

'The place is the Lanwalker Frontier Territory on the border of the Regalia Empire and the Kingdom of Nanor.

　We need to survive at all costs. Protect us from heaven, Cousin Hayato.

　

　I was swinging in the carriage, not knowing that such a story was going on. The reason was because I was called by the king. It had been almost a week since I met the demon tribe.

　The next day after I heard from my master, everyone told me to take another day off to check on him and rest, so I took the day off, and the next day I went to school, and Dagris and the others asked me a lot of questions.

　They asked me if my wounds were okay, how I was feeling, and many other questions. I felt bad that I had worried them so much. But what happened after that was the worst.

''When I saw Ray stabbed with a knife by the demon tribe, I, and Elea, couldn't help but scream. Because it was a stab to the heart. But then Ray grabbed the demon tribe's hand while saying 'I'm not finished yet,' which surprised me.

'Yeah, I thought it was all over, but it works.

　'It's because Elea and Sizuk are going to perform a passionate battle between me and the demon race.

'That was amazing. When Ray's body suddenly turned bluish-purple, the lightning gushed out and turned Ray's body into lightning itself.

　Shizuku speaks with his face red with excitement. Stop it. Please.

　Despite all that, we managed to get through the week. And today, the king summons me, Alexia and Ferris are riding in a carriage to the royal palace.

''What did His Majesty call me for?''

You know what?　I don't know, because your father just told me to go get him.

Why am I here?

　Ferris also asks Alexia, but she just nods her head. What on earth does she want?