The day I joined the Tempest guild.
　I was having dinner with Fear at the tavern to deepen our friendship.

''Um, I've been wondering since a while ago ...... what's that on top of Revell-san's head?''

Yeah. This is not a cryptozoological name. It's a baby dragon.

　You've been sleeping on my head all day.
　I sleep a lot, but I spent more time than usual asleep today.

"......?

　When I called Kyu's name, he woke up and looked up.

'Wow, she's so cute!'

　Fear was looking at Kyu with a grin as she wiggled her scissors to and fro.

'Do you want to hold her?'

You're sure you want to do this?

Yeah. They're friendly.

　I took the sleepy Kyu in my arms and gave her to Fear.
　Fear places it on her lap and holds it.

"Phew, that's cute.

　He looks pleased with himself.

"He's good!

'Are you saying you're a good person because people are praising you for being pretty?'

"...... No, it's not. Kyu, I know ......'

　I doubt it.



Speaking of which, Fear's an adventurer, too. What kind of talent is that?

　Lal said.
　Raru did not join The Tempest, by the way.
　But when I found out that his talent was a merchant, at Feer's request I was put in charge of the Tempest's finances.
　Well, it's just as planned.

"I'm ...... [The Mage].

Not a talent I'm used to hearing about.

You don't say that.

　Lal has been poking fun at me .

The mages use their magic to create bullets and fight, but they are ...... poor and can't afford the guns that are important to them. ......

Uh, .......

　I've only seen it for a day, but Fea didn't feel like she was doing requests as an adventurer .
　She was scouting, cleaning, and working as if she wasn't an adventurer.
　I didn't know the reason for that was that he was poor and couldn't buy weapons: .......

'What does that father think of his daughter?

Ahahaha ...... but he's actually a good dad.

Yeah. I definitely have a feeling.

　I agree.
　You're a bit sloppy, but I can tell you're a good person at heart.
　He didn't force us to stay but let us choose the guild.
　The rigorous training may have been done with the adventurers in mind.
　...... No, is this too good to be true?


''I need to ask Revell something, if that's okay?

　Kurt said.

"What?

It's a simple question. Why do you think he worked so hard? Is there any reason you should be working so hard?

Oh, I'm curious too. You asked a good question for Kurt.

You're too good for that.

'The reason for the effort, ...... It's embarrassing to say a little.'

'Oh, come on!　Let's say it!

I'd like to find out more about Revell. I'd appreciate it if you could tell me.

　...... I guess I'll have to say this .


...... I have a childhood friend who was given the gift of [dragon knight]. He's kind, has a strong sense of justice and is a good knight. But he wouldn't like to fight and wanted to live a carefree life.


　I can see Anna's smile in my mind as she was talking.
　...... You're getting a little emotional.
　Take a breath and continue your story.


I'm sure he will continue to fight for his country after he graduates. ...... but if I'm the strongest in the world, maybe Anna won't have to fight. That's what I'm trying to do.


　I regret that I got a little heated when I finished.


...... Heh, my childhood friend's name is Anna~

"Geez, ...... did you tell me your name?

Yeah. With distinction.

Seriously: "Seriously: ......

　I'll regret it more.

"But not for a very good reason. I'm sticking up for the girl I love.



'Yes!　I'm a little impressed!

　When I looked at Fear, she had tears in her eyes.
　Fea wiped them away with her fingers.

'That's what motivated Revell: ....... That's good to know. Thanks for talking to me.

Yeah, well, there's always that.

From what I've heard, I think Revell is planning to enroll in the high school of the Eijie Academy, what do you think?

That's right.

So you and Revell must have known each other a long time.

Yeah. Good luck getting in.

You can do it. You should have confidence in that.

Really?

　You're attracting a lot of good guys and Kurt has plenty of time to spare.
　It's just as expected of a wise man.


Revell-san's talent is 【Effort】, but what kind of effort do you make?　I couldn't help but notice what you just said: ......

　I told Fia and Mr. Lloyd that my talent is [hard work] .
　When I told them, Mr. Lloyd said, "That's a talent typical of Aden's son!　Gasp! And he laughed.
　Apparently, this talent is everyone's laughing stock.

Please don't pull the trigger on ......

　I tell Pete, Kate, and Dan what I'm trying to do, and after being pulled aside, I advise them before I tell them.

"Huh,

I didn't back down. More importantly, I respected it.

I was worried when I first saw it.

Yes, ......, but what kind of effort are you making?

'What I do every day is I take advantage of the magic depletion state to increase my magic limit.

'Demonic depletion!　Ku, aren't you in pain ......?

It's agony. I go through this ten times a day, every day, and it never seems to get any better.

Juju ka?

　Oh, here.
　That's the same reaction as before.
　Next time I'll be a little more modest: .......



　And we finished our meal in a pleasant atmosphere.



　...... Now, it seems that Fear is missing a weapon.

　It's time to put that thing you've been studying at one end into practice.