episode_0088

“Who’s telling you that right now!!”

“Someone who can ride in the carriage with me! Please!!”

“Is there anyone who can ride a two-person service horse?”

Unlike the children who were running around in a hurry, I was smiling as I had already received the final exam plan from the principal.

‘There are some good points.’

…Actually, that wasn’t even a good thing.

I have a waifu, so I probably could have gone without you telling me.

But if I didn’t think like this, there was no way to look favorably on this passionate, hard labor.

I sighed and looked towards the seniors.

Everyone seemed peaceful. I clearly remember that some of them didn’t have servant horses.

Why is it so comfortable?

I talked to the kids to ask why.

“Is it okay if you don’t run?”

“I can just ride my steed.”

After Kadira finished answering, Lina continued.

“I’ll go riding on my workhorse too.”

I nodded slowly and looked at the kids who didn’t answer.

“We’re going to take a carriage.”

Just like me, I received a plan from the principal in advance.

Of course, he had also found a vehicle to go to Artarun.

I snorted at Ad, who was looking somewhere else. He was embarrassed.

Of course, his expression was not at all one of embarrassment.

“Logs, are you okay?”

“Oh, I have a servant horse.”

“Thank goodness. That…”

Robert came up to me and whispered in my ear.

“I wish you could’ve gone along too, but I’m sorry, Adega told me not to tell anyone.”

“Ah… Really?”

“So if you don’t have it, I was going to ask you to do the same, so luckily.”

“Thank you for worrying. But don’t worry about me and go first.”

“The route will be the same, so wouldn’t it be better to start together?”

“I have something to do. See you later in Artarun.”

“Then there’s nothing I can do. Be careful.”

Robert left me and followed Ad, taking the kids he wanted to ride with. I walked over to Yasha, who was standing alone and looking embarrassed.

“Yasha, are you okay?”

“Ah, I…”

“Yasha will go with me.”

Before Yasha could answer, Kadira grabbed her arm and pulled her into her arms, telling her story. She seemed to like it quite a bit.

Honestly, even though I like Yasha, I didn’t know I would like him this much.

I’m just happy that Yasha has a friend.

“Are you sure you can ride Yashakaja?”

“2 people can ride comfortably.”

Kadira whistled, looking up at the sky with an expression that said, ‘Don’t ignore me.’

Okay then.

Whoosh! Foodie!!

A giant griffin landed next to her.

“Oh…”

“Awesome!”

“That’s cool.”

“What’s with that nonchalant expression?”

Kadi looked at me with a disappointed expression, as if she didn’t like my reaction.

I desperately tried to deny it.

“Okay! We’ll get there much earlier than you!”

It was not easy to bring back the already destroyed Khadira.

Kadira, who had boarded the Griffin with Yasha, left me immediately. I smiled happily at that scene and muttered softly.

“Maybe I’ll get there first?”

“ Everyone else has already left, except you?”

Lina approached me with her backpack on and stuck her face in front of me. I naturally changed the subject.

“I have a way to do everything. But you won’t go?”

“I should go now too. When are you leaving?”

“I’m going to take care of business.”

“…Shall we wait and go together?”

“You’d better leave early, right? Or you’ll be really late.”

“…I’m going to be late.” Lina, who had been complaining, showed a different attitude from Kadira and set off with Cecilia.

“Now Lina is swearing at me too…”

Should I call this a sign of friendship?

It’s really difficult.

***

Thud thud.

Now that all the first-year cadets from the Academy have left.

I was walking to the main gate of the Academy where Steven and Wyle were.

Considering that all the other kids set off alone without any help, it was right for me to do the same.

And of course, I planned to leave both Steven and Ilia with their families for this final exam.

But what happened the first time I went on a trip without Stephen?

Steven blamed himself for this unexpected incident, saying that it was all because he didn’t go along. At the same time, from that day on, Steven strongly advised me against going anywhere alone.

If I show any sign of going even secretly.

-If this butler causes any trouble for the young master, then I will commit seppuku.

He kept threatening me and preventing me from going. What a bothersome butler.

I wiped the smile from my lips.

I’ve said it many times before, but this mission was dangerous enough that my life and my home were at stake. So, I need to bring someone like Steven with me to at least save my life.

To put it simply, it is a talisman.

Instead, it was hard to leave Ilia alone, who had said he would follow me. What good would come from following something like this?

At times like this, he really acts like a child.

…By the way, how old is Ilya?

Judging from his appearance, he seems to be around my age.

I’m an elf so I don’t know.

I’ll ask you later.

Let’s end our thoughts like that.

At the end of my gaze, I saw Wyle and Steven.

“You are here, my lord.”

“Master, isn’t it too late to come?”

“Sorry, talking to the kids… ?”

“Owner, we have been waiting for 20 minutes.”

“Just a minute.”

“Exactly 18 minutes and 23 seconds, Sir.”

“Oh, really? You are truly amazing.”

“…”

Am I dreaming right now? Why are these two talking so naturally?

I told you not to get caught like that…what is this?

I unconsciously punched my cheek.

puck.

It hurts so bad.

This was fucking real. Fuck,

Why is it reality?

At first I denied this fact, but I soon came to my senses.

Denial was followed by resignation.

‘What did I expect from this coward?’

It’s a good thing that Steven was the one who got caught.

Steven wouldn’t have to report anything to the state if he just gave orders.

But I didn’t intend to let it go easily.

“Owner?”

“Hey.”

Wyle shivered at the changed atmosphere in Logs.

“Yes, yes!?”

“I told you not to get caught.”

“That, that wasn’t me who got caught… !”

chuck.

Steven, who raised one arm to cover Weil, spoke instead.

“I noticed it first.”

“…”

I nodded my head after a moment of wondering, “How can I hide 80% of my strength?”

If someone as strong as Steven is, it would be natural to recognize him…

“Really? Sorry, I almost caught a wolf for nothing.”

“Oh, no.”

Contrary to the answer, Wyle’s legs were shaking more violently than ever.

I ignored that nonsense and told Steven.

“Steven.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“Would strong people like you recognize all of this?”

“Um…what would be the criteria for that strength?”

“Roughly…3 warriors?”

“Then you can find out.”

“What does it mean?”

“If Sir Wilde is good at acting, he can hide it well.”

“Did you hear that? Do it right.”

“Okay!”

A nervous look on Wild’s face, though no one knows why.

Perhaps, since it was his first time riding a strong man like Steven, he felt burdened.

Still, considering the ride quality I felt last time, I think I’ll get passing marks from everyone if I just drive normally.

I slapped Wilde’s body.

“Don’t be nervous.”

“Sorry, sorry!!”

“Why are you suddenly lying down.”

“Sorry!”

“This time, I think you were wrong.”

“?”

***

“Thank you for your hard work, Wail. It was a good thing you brought me.”

Wail smiled awkwardly, as if the compliment was awkward.

“Thank you.”

“Let’s sleep here tonight, Steven.”

“Okay.”

Arriving at the entrance of the small village, I slowly got off of Wyle’s back and landed on the ground.

The current time is 5:00 PM.

A time that is neither too late nor too early.

But no one was seen in the village.

A town so quiet that there is not even a hint of noise.

In the silence, the demon’s scream was heard.

Kkeeek!!!

Okay!

“?”

Steven, who had cut down the plant’s magic in an instant, spoke to me indifferently.

“Are you okay, my lord?”

“Uh…uh.”

“What a rare plant…hmm…”

Steven looked around for a moment. Then, noticing something, he slowly approached Wyle.

Unlike when I approached him, Wyle obediently allowed Steven to approach him.

There were more than one or two things that were difficult to say, ‘There’s nothing I haven’t done for you…’ And Steven took care of all the housekeeping.

I understand.

Steven approached Wyle and said, brushing the gravel off his buttocks.

“A magic stone of the Abganu nature. It is the staple food of plant-type magic beasts.”

“You’re chasing us just to eat this much?”

“Abganu’s magic stone may seem weak to humans, but strangely, it is said that there is something that plant-type demons are crazy about.”

“Then I understand.”

I ordered Steven and Wyle to get the Abganu Stone that was buried there.

Steven nodded and began examining every nook and cranny of Wyle’s body.

In the meantime, I’ll be checking around the village.

So I took a step into the village.

“Are you a mercenary?”

“…”

I’m anxious.

I’m so anxious.