I put my sword back in its sheath and caught my breath. After training from early morning to midday, he was physically in need of a break.

"Let's eat, old Bol.
"Yes, ...... yes, .......

　It's a good thing that the Ragdolls are willing to go along with you, even though they have orders from His Majesty. It's rude to say ...... that you're not young anymore, but there's no way around the physical difference.

I'm not sure what's wrong with Bol. The rest of us can't even get ready for the Iliad if we do this.
"Shut up, Kara! You're the one who's taking the day off! You're the one who's taking the day off! You're the one who's supposed to be standing next to me holding my waist and twitching!
"Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! The raggedy rag is shaking and howling!

　Karaji was seriously injured in the battle with the Scarlet Demon King. Now he's cheerfully stirring up Bol and the others, but so far he hasn't been given permission to return to the front. I wonder if His Majesty doesn't want Grandpa Kara to overexert himself, as it was one of the factors that caused his outburst. I don't think it's a problem that can be dealt with. .......

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. I hope you won't push them too hard. ......
"If you fight badly, your instincts will be dulled. If you really want to help make you stronger, you can't use your age as an excuse. Even if it's just for prep work.

　The training Lord Raggedy gave him was a series of thorough interpersonal drills. But it was different from the games I'd played before. All of my opponents have come at me with the intent to kill me.

"Ilias, in terms of pure strength, you're the best knight in all of Turise. "Ilias, in terms of pure strength, you're the best knight on this turise. The reason for this is the difference in actual battle experience.

　I'm merely demonstrating what I've learned through training in actual combat. Of course, it's important to do your best, but the battles you anticipate don't always happen. You have to do more than your best to meet the opponent in front of you.

If you're not careful, you'll really die. I'm not lying when I say that I'm feeling the heat from everyone. They all believe in my growth and are coming at me with all their might. Each and every one of them is definitely a valuable real battle for me.

　In fact, in the early days of the training, I was pushed to the point where I had to prepare for death by everyone here. I'm sure you'll agree with me that it's a very good idea to have a good training program.

It's nice to hear you say that, ....... We've done more than our best, and now we're being treated like this. I can't help but feel old.
"Whoo-hoo-hoo! You feel it all the time, don't you ever stop to think about it?
Shut up! You're the one who comes home clean, so you can tell your wife, 'You don't work hard! Shut up! You're the one who comes home clean and your wife says, 'You don't work hard!
"What? How did you know that?

　Needless to say, it's probably an exchange of dog bones, and Bol's wife is also working. It would take a long time if they were to quarrel, so I'll take a break first.
　When I returned to the barracks, I found that lunch had already been prepared and that Wolfe and Gladna were eating. Wolfe was eating well, but Gladna seemed to be very tired.

"Oh, thank you, Ilias!
Oh... By the looks of Gladna's exhaustion, she's had a rough morning.
You're putting too much pressure on an old man with a short life. ....... I really think I'm going to die on this turise, don't you?

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. In the event that you've got a few knights that are mainly martial arts, you'll be able to get help from the rest of the squad, but they're not as good as Gladna the Fist Saint. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

"You won't die for another hundred years, Gladona-sensei!
"You'll die even if you live a healthy life with absolute rest! "You'll die even if you live a healthy life with absolute rest! Thanks to you, I can only drink at night!
I can only drink at night thanks to you!" "Shisho said the only time you can drink from noon is on your day off. That's why I'm okay with it!
"d*mn, ......, when did you become my mother, telling me to shave and bathe properly? Are you a reincarnation?

　I'm sure you'll agree with me. She has shaved her beard and trimmed her hair, making her look even younger than usual.

The reason is that his long hair and beard make me want to grab him! And because you smell!
I don't want to smell like I'm aging! I don't want to smell like I'm old! The shaggy one looks more like a recluse and less like a fist saint. ......
I don't mind the smell of age. I don't mind the smell of age, but I don't want to be covered in alcohol and not wipe myself for days!
I can't sleep without smelling like alcohol.

　Since the incident with the Blue Demon King, Wolfe had become much more articulate. I know that something happened between you and him and you grew up in a good way, but sometimes I miss the innocence of ...... the past. I'm sure he's still cute.

By the way, Gradna. I'm going to ask you point-blank, how's Wolfe's progress?
"How is she? He's already surpassed you, hasn't he?

　Gladna says it plainly, but her eyes are serious. I'm glad to see that Wolfe is getting stronger and stronger.

"You mean the old me is no longer a match for you? That's reassuring.
If you can say that much back, you're doing great.
"That's not to say I'm not impatient with the speed at which you're catching up. But it's my current limit that I have to surpass. For now, I'll move on without looking back.
"That's the Iliad! Wolfe will try harder!

　Lunch is served and we begin our noon training. On the training grounds were Lord Ragdoll and the other captains of the squadron. Yes, it is the best knights of Tarz that we will be facing at noon.



What's the matter? You're not too timid now, are you?
I'm not timid, but I am fascinated by this spectacle.

　Of course, these people will be fighting me in earnest. The pressure on them is even greater than that of the Ragdoll team. Not to mention the fact that their experience as knights is greater than mine, all of the captains here are in their prime. Each of them is able to fully display their talent, effort, and experience as a knight.

So I'll be your first opponent, as I was the other day.
"Yes, sir. "Yes, sir. I look forward to working with you, Sir Léanor.

　Draw your sword and ready it. I'm in a posture where I can jump out of the way at a moment's notice, but Lord Reynaud is standing there as if he's waiting for me.
　The first time I fought the real Lord Reynaud was a week ago. I was amazed at the strength of his defenses, which even after the sun had set were still unbreakable. The other captains all had something I didn't have, and I've been learning all the time.

So let's start with ......!

　As a knight aiming high, no one in any era has been as blessed as I am now. You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing. As a knight, I will never be able to feel such a sense of fulfillment as I do now. This is why I have to respond to the people in front of me right now.

　I'll be back.

"I didn't know things had gotten so interesting while I was away. I've always wanted to meet the old master.

　While I was investigating the Reitis base in Trinh, Gold came to visit me again. It's fortunate that he didn't come while someone else was having their memory reverted to the past.

I'm glad we never met. It would have made you even colder than usual.
"Nothing wrong with wanting to see the past of the man you love, is there?
I mean, he looked the same. And now you're back, what's the problem?
We're doing well so far. As part of that, I thought I'd have a little chat with the King of Thorin.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. ...... I haven't had a chance to say hello to the King of Trinh since I came to Trinh. ...... I've had a fair amount of trouble in the country, and maybe I should go and explain things to him. I'm not sure.

If so, do you want to go with me? I'll ask Odysseus to make an appointment for you tomorrow.
"Appointment ......, I know what you mean. You use some strange words sometimes.
Abbreviations don't always translate correctly. Genie's not all-powerful, you know.

　"Well, someone who relies on genies and hasn't completed acquiring the language shouldn't be so high and mighty. No, but you know what? I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

By the way, I was planning to go with you from the beginning. I've been planning to go with you from the beginning, by the way, but I'm not sure I want to meet you with just my alter ego. If I were to go with the main body from Garne now, the king might have been replaced by the time I return. It's better to go along as an extra.
"Is it that bad?
I'm here because I know what I can do about it.

　I don't get the impression from his laughing face that he's trying to be vain. He seems to be tired, but he seems to have come up with a good idea after much thought. If so, it's okay to stand by and watch a little longer.

"Let's see what King Garne can do. Try not to let Marito laugh at you.
"Hmm. Then let's get your mind back to the other side. It's too much trouble to send an alter every time, so I'll just leave the body there for a while. I'll take care of the storage, okay?
Can't you create an alter at a distance?
Maintaining the alter allows me to transport it this far. Even if you can carry only magic this far, it is impossible to construct an alter in this position.

　It's like assembling and operating a radio-controlled car. That's right, it's impossible to assemble the parts at a distance. You can't disassemble a normal RC remotely, though. Incidentally, they made alter egos out of garnets, put them in boxes, and had merchants transport them. In some cases, it could be seen as human trafficking.

How are you going to maintain your magic power?
It won't be a problem for a few more days. If the need arises, we can have Ao replenish it.

　I don't think he'll agree to it, but I'm sure he'll agree to it somehow. However, when he came to visit Tarz, he left his alter ego in Garnet, and now he's sending his alter ego to us. Didn't he say that he can't enjoy the pleasure of having his tail stroked by his alter ego? Should I praise him for becoming more aware of himself as a king?


"Well, yes. I think I'll stop by Garne once before I go back to Taze. I need to comb the tail of the main body.
"Mmmmmmm, you know what I mean! As a reward for your auspicious attitude, you may play with this body as you wish!
Well. I'll get the shears.
Stop it!

　In the end, the body of the gold was used as a hug pillow by Lakra. We had slept together several times at Tarz, and Lacra said, "It's so comfortable that I'd shiver at night for a while without it. I asked her if I could cut off her tail, but she refused with tears in her eyes.