The Nightmare's attack was prevented and the debt to Lex was paid, so we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that it's all over.
　But why would the Nightmare want to attack the Tempest?

　I can't figure it out at .......

　There's a good chance you'll be able to find out from the informant, but it's best not to use it unless it's very important.
　I'm not going to underestimate her, but if you let her know that Lex-san is there to help, she won't come at you again without warning.
　It would be a different story if he was ready to attack you, but considering Noah's character, he must be thinking of himself first.
　I think we can assume the threat of the Nightmare is over for now.

　So, about that incident with the Nightmare that I tried to keep from everyone...


　There's the bottom line.



　We've been made.



　It happened late at night, when the Nightmare attacked the Tempest.
　I heard something and that's when Ral witnessed the attack.
　I felt bad about my mistake.
　I'm pretty sure that's what happened to Lal when he slammed the smaller man to the ground.
　d*mn ......!　I should have taken it down more quietly: ......!


　And when Ral confirmed this one to me.


How many of you are working it out on your own!
You should report anything suspicious to everyone!
It's ridiculous that you're trying to put yourself in danger with Revell alone!


　He was scolding me so hard.


But I didn't have any hard evidence that it was dangerous and I didn't want to scare people.

'People don't care about that!　You're one of us!

...... Yeah. I'm sorry.

Yeah, and next time, don't try to carry this on your own.

Yeah.

Good.

　With a satisfied smile, Lal said.
　...... mate, huh?
　Maybe I've been trying to do too much on my own.
　It wasn't until Lal told me that I realized that.

"And thank you for ............ that .......

　With a slight blush on his cheeks, Ral said shyly .

''Ral looks like that too, doesn't he?

What?　I'm not supposed to look like this!　It's pretty embarrassing to say thank you after you've said so many things!

Ha-ha-ha. There's not much room for error.

'Hi, people are honestly thanking me, so don't make fun of me!

I'm sorry. I'm the one who should thank you.

"Huh?

Ral made me realize a lot of things.

...... Yes, that would have been nice.


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　Now, the fact that Ral found out means that everyone in the guild will be able to spread this one to everyone else: .......

''Good job, Rivel-san!

　Feer spoke to me at the dinner table.
　Lal had arranged dinner tonight, and it was even more fancy than usual.

"Not really. Lal's been pretty upset with me.

'No, no, this festive mood has made for a lot of good food.

Oh, f*ck you.

　Feer loves to eat and seems to be in a good mood when he's served a sumptuous meal.
　But even though she loves to eat, she's small.
　And yet she's eating a good amount of food.

"Yuji!　Good job!

　Kyu also telepathically told me so.
　Today's rice was made with almonds and fruits.

"Everything else is good too!

That's good.

　Maybe Kyu says that everything is good.
　...... I have a feeling about that.

''Mr. Revell, there's no need to be modest. Catching an A-grade criminal is an amazing achievement!

　Eleanor, who works as a receptionist, said.

'Thank you. It's nice to see you.

''Thanks to this achievement, I have a feeling that Revell-san's promotion to the A grade will be coming soon.

　After saying that, Eleanor drank some ale.

　If I'm promoted to an A grade, I'm one step closer to an S grade.
　She said she'll have an S grade within two years, but maybe a little sooner.

That's great, Revell.

　With a pat on the shoulder, Kurt claps me on the shoulder.

Oh, Kurt, thank you. What have you been up to lately that I haven't seen you?

Studying magic. I'm just trying to understand the ancient magic that Revell taught me. There are more grimoires in Flaparra than in Weminia, and it's just one intellectual craving after another.



Hahaha, that's so Kurt.


　I talked to many people afterwards and received compliments.
　I could feel the respect of new adventurers who had come in since the tournament.
　Especially Will .
　...... Well, I don't feel bad about it.



　After a pleasant meal, I was in my room thinking.

　After meeting with Lex-san, I realized that I wasn't good enough.
　But as it is, I don't have enough time to train.
　I have to use my time more effectively if I want to complete the quests and train properly.

　How can I get more time to train: ......?

　Do I need to cut back on my sleep?
　But sleep seems to play an essential role in growth and .......

...... oh.


　I think it is possible to cut down on time by improving the quality of sleep.


　This might be a very nice idea.

　I will use the Wisdom to construct my own magic to implement my ideas.