The defense of Eishou by Second Firth Test.

　The result was exactly what everyone in the audience had envisioned.

　However, there were many people who were shocked by the match.


............ Mein Kampf

　A man just stood there staring at the cheering General with his mouth hanging open in a puffy, unconcerned manner.

　His body was filled with all kinds of "thoughts".
　More than fifty years' worth of thoughts. It is not easy to put into words.

　But when you get right down to it, they are


I am .......


　--Courage.


　He squeezed his hands tightly together, biting down on the trembling of them.

　He felt that it was over.
　He felt that there were no more prospects for him as a magician.

　The wave of the age that surges in like a raging wave will swallow you up and drown you to death.


　...... [Witchcraft] can't beat [sorcery]?

Stupid.

　Denying common sense.

　The sight he had just witnessed gave him the power to deny it.


　Courage.

　What of old age? What's the energy? What is it about not being able to catch up? What is it about being left behind?

　And yet, he still needs to find the courage to continue.


　Zephyr, Commander of the First Court Martial Arts Division. He is fifty-six years old this year.

　It was a difficult age to start something new, or so he thought.


''So what about it. ''Right?　Kid. Isn't that right?

　Excuses.

　You're up to speed on your shield technique. I even learned how to use the "wind attribute corporal pattern".

　I can still do it. There's still more we can do. With a little ingenuity, we can make it happen.

　Let's learn how to do sorcery as well.

　It's definitely not impossible. As long as you keep aiming for it, it will definitely get you closer.


I'm not there yet, or ......

　Zephyr's sorcerer's soul flared up even more like a fierce fire here.

　Life was only just beginning...



　　* * * *



I'm curious to know how the combination of attributes affects the firepower of the synergy, and the results of my experiments have yielded some very interesting results, and I'd like you to take a look at this top-secret data, Mr. Second, isn't it interesting that the combination of attributes is so advantageous? When two disadvantageous attributes are added, the firepower is increased by 1.17 times and I can't help but speculate that the reaction of the disadvantageous attributes to the advantageous ones is what makes the firepower so much stronger. Mhohohohohoho!


　...... For more than an hour now, he's been talking about [witchcraft] for a long time, spreading out materials in front of me even though I didn't ask for it.

　The place is the living room of my house. As usual, we held a small anniversary party for the defense of General Eishou, inviting Muratti, Nir, Cheri and Commander Zephyr and Kevin-sensei to enjoy a meal and drinks.

　Nil was talking with Kevin-sensei and Cheri-chan was talking with Commander Zephyr, and with Raz, Sylvia and Eco joining them, it was really lively.

　However, me and Muratti are the only ones who have been alone for any length of time. No one will enter into the conversation, and Muratti won't talk to anyone but me.


I was impressed by the way Master Raspberry Bell fought in the Issenza fight. That well-calculated tactic ...... well, it's still wonderful to remember now. It's not easy to do that thoroughly. I respect them from the bottom of my heart.
What?　Everyone complains about how unfair it is, but if you're this thorough, it's pretty cool. You know what I'm talking about.
'Humph, I'd still rather fight fair and square and lose.
'Quite a different thing to say for someone who fought cowardly and lost.
I don't know if he's gagging or serious: ......
......, you've got to be kidding me!


　It's fun.


"...... Commander, do you think I don't have any talent?
Cheri, that's enough nonsense. This is the third time today! I've told you, you're talented, and most importantly, you're young!　That's a lot of potential!　It's just the beginning!
'Yes, ...... maybe, but you all are too resourceful and a little too, well, confident.'

"You never lose confidence, Mr. Cheri. I'm in the company of the Second Lord every day. My confidence is shattered day by day, and now it's reduced to powder.
I'm a self-made man. You can't just eat it.
'Eco, you eat too much. You should finish with that plate. Otherwise, Master will scold you again.
Yes!
'I could just reply, but ...... Sylvia, please keep an eye out for me.
Hmm. I'd eat this again.

'Look, Commander, here it is. Whether you're confident in your powder, or you're confident in your diet, it's General Kishenshou and Kongo, right?　Huh. ...... I don't know what on earth I should be proud of.
They're ...... well, they're special. It can't be helped. After all, they're that kid's disciples.
'You're buying a lot of six crowns. Surprising.
Hey, I'm a little encouraged by that. And I'm not as committed as you are.
I didn't mean to.
'Wahahahaha!　It's easy to understand, Cheri.


　It's a good idea to have a good time with them too: ......



It's a good idea to use a three-second tamer, but what do you think, Mr. Second, I'm not trying to tell you the right answer, I'm just trying to get your opinion on it.

You have to hold it in for more than two seconds or it's basically useless. The costumer will depend on the time and circumstances. Well, if I had to say, the more you accumulate, the better.

'Ah!　Really?　Really?　I have a vague feeling that I might be one of them.　The more you accumulate it, the more efficient it is, but I'm not sure if you can accumulate it for 10 seconds in a real battle. I'm sure that if you want to make the most of that charm, you'll have to accumulate it, even if it's a bit too much, or else you'll lose your reputation as a magic researcher.

"You're not very funny, but that's a pretty good way to say it. That's right, tame-jacking is the way to produce the most firepower in magic. If you're going to use a tame strike to decide, you have to use this gory firepower to entertain the crowd or you won't be a contestant in the Eizou Battle.

Mr. Second is a very conscious man, and I am, sadly, too busy with myself, that I am.

It's all right. That's more like it. I was happy that you came here to win this time, and I was happy for you, but I'm sure the crowd wasn't too happy. They would have liked to see you more into magic. Next time, go ahead and challenge me with that in mind as well.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. There's a slight possibility that I'm flagged up: ......?

I'm not standing up. I'm not making you stand up.

You're a tsundere. What kind of novel is this?

Do you want to yell at me?　I mean, I'm surprised you read novels and stuff like that.

"Yes, well, I'm a freak who reads novels not for popular entertainment but as a reference for the study of magic, so don't get me wrong, I read most of the literature on magic when I was a child.

"You're not a blinker." ......


　It's somewhat frustrating that this one is surprisingly easy to talk to.



Hey, Second.

　When Muratti and Muratti were talking passionately about [Magic Magic] for a while, Nir suddenly spoke to him.

　In a moment, Muratti becomes quiet as if his soul has been drained out of him with a thump. Shyness level 99, this guy .......


''Good job. You had no good points, man.''
Shut up!　No, well, that's fine. I want to hear about the case.
Is this about the case?
...... It's about the case.

　The example: ......?

　Oh!


The Empire is going to go crush it after the title fight.

'What are you talking about ...... what are you talking about?


　Oh, that's not what I meant.

"Sorry, I made a mistake, forget it.
"Don't you dare talk to me like that!　I'll never forget it!
Bad, bad. So, what were we talking about?
It's about Alpha!
Oh!

　Alpha Promenade, the elven wizard. We've been talking about losing touch with him since the winter title fight, right?

"We have not been able to locate him.
...... You seem to be taking a lot of time, but are you really looking for it?

　Oops, I'm getting suspicious. That's tough luck.

"Don't worry. I have a team of experts in 15 minutes to find the only two people in King's Landing somewhere. If this doesn't turn up anything, after the title game is over, I'll be on my way before you take down the Empire.
'Yeah, right. Then it should be easy to find, but if that's the case, it's .......

　...... sure. It's been a few days and they haven't found anything, which is rather alarming, isn't it?

"I'll let you know as soon as we have a lead. I'll let you know as soon as I find something.
Huh, all right. You're gonna make me wait, and you're gonna have to get the right information.
Who the f*ck are you?
...... It's Master Nil.

　So you're not a legitimate son of the House of Viceroy.

Nil, drink!
Yes, we'll drink. But in moderation.
You're learning!　Hahaha!





Well then, I'm going to go for a droll one, that I am!　Again!　Mr. Second!　Again!
Okay. See you later.

　Two-thirty in the morning.
　Finally, Muratti is home.

　He was riding home in his carriage, his fat hands buzzing as if he was saying goodbye.

　When I said, "Well, it's about time," he shut up for a moment, looking like an abandoned puppy. That's why I couldn't get him to end the conversation.


"I knew it was going to be like this: ......

　Yukari says in a dumbfounded manner while lowering my glass.

　I see, Yukari must have been worried about this last night.
　I was right to go to bed early, as Yukari warned me.


　...... Well.


'Yukari, tomorrow?'

On the other hand, which one do you think your master is?


　Oh, a new pattern.

　Is it the Bishamon battle or the Toshinui battle?

　Hmm, which one is it?


The Tushin-no-Investigation.

What's your heart?

I feel like having some kind of a workout.

What is that at ......?


　Unusually, Yukari chuckled.

　And that means?


You are correct.

　And that's it.