''Alfried-kun can do that much with a sword, but he's also very good at magic. After all, Elna-sama has been teaching you since you were little?

　Natasha asked me if she heard me and Eric's conversation, or something like that.

　To be honest, I haven't learned that much, mostly on my own, but I'm sure I've grown up watching and learning from Mother Erna's magic since I was a little girl, and she gives me advice every once in a while, but like the water polo I was talking about earlier.

　And I feel like I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you that Mother Erna is the reason I'm here, based on the flow of the conversation.

''Yes, it's thanks to your mother's guidance since I was little.

'Oh!　I knew it!

　I replied, and Natasha clapped her hands happily.

　But Mother Erna, who was listening next to me, smiled a complicated smile.

'Yeah, yeah, but this girl likes magic and she seems to have gotten better at it on her own.

''That's not true. The only reason you're so good at magic, Alfried-kun, is because Erna-sama taught you so carefully!

Oh, I wonder if that's true.

　Mother Erna also has an ambiguous expression, as if she has a hard time claiming that she taught it.

　Hmm?　Is the flow of this story about wanting you to practice magic?

'Well, if you don't mind, you could teach my children some magic, too.　Apparently, both Aegal and I aren't very good at magic, so we can't teach it well to our children.

　Oh, it looks like my prediction came true.

　Apparently, Natasha wants Mother Erna to teach the children magic.

'I can't very well teach them magic, you know.

　Mother Erna tries to decline softly with a ladylike smile.

　That heart is not a beautiful, humble spirit or anything like that, it's simply because it's too much trouble to teach magic.

　If it's me, Elinora-sister and Silvio-brother, but if you're instructing other people's children, you have to watch them closely.

　Then it's obvious that you're going to have to go along with them, and you'll have to be outside for a long time under this hot sun.

　Just because you're thinking the same way, it's easy to see why Mother Erna doesn't like it.

''That's not true!　What are you saying, wizard-sama, who has defeated even dragons!

It's one thing to be able to use magic well, it's another to teach it well, isn't it?

'No, no, Erna-sama was giving Alfried-sama a simple instruction earlier. Hearing that, I'm convinced that Erna-sama is also very good at teaching magic.

　It's impossible to deny them, as she just presented her too admirable background and the guidance she just gave.

　Unable to retort, Mother Erna falls silent.

　Huh, Erna-mom would also make this kind of mistake.

'Hmm, but this time it's a joint practice of swords.......'

What's going on?

　As Mother Erna was troubled, at just the right time, or rather the wrong time in between, Father Nord came over.

'Just in the right place!　You see, I'm actually asking Erna-sama to instruct my children in magic, but can we include magic practice during our joint training?

'Oh, I see, magic practice? To tell you the truth, Mr. Agal and I have been thinking about it. After all, it's the sandy soil where people tend to get tired easily in this hot weather, so instead of doing swords all day, why don't we practice magic in between?

　Okay, that's great. It's easier to practice the magic of barely moving your body than it is to practice for a full day.

It's a good idea. ─ Good, that's great, let's do some magic practice tomorrow.

　The moment I said that, Mother Erna's expression twisted slightly, but I didn't care.

　If tomorrow's sword practice is going to be shortened, I'll take it there, even if it means sacrificing my mother.

''Brother Silvio, don't you think it would be more fruitful for you to practice magic in the middle of the day rather than doing sword practice for a full day?

'I know it sounds weak, but with this density of practice, it might be difficult to do it all day long. Ha-ha.

　Yeah, it's absurd that we, who just don't have the physical strength to do it all the way through with sister Elinora and Luna.

　Now that we've gotten some positive feedback from Silvio-san, Eric is next.

''Wouldn't it be nice to have Eric?　It won't be long before you have a wizard as good as Mother Erna to teach you magic.

'It's true that I've been sluggish about magic too. If it's okay with you, Lady Erna, I'd love to learn more.

　Eric bows his head politely with a smile.

　Nice. As expected, I wouldn't be able to disregard the child's request in front of Nord Dad and Natasha-san.

''I understand. If it's okay with me, I'll be happy to instruct you in magic.

Thank you!

　A joyful voice rises from Natasha and Eric.

　At the same time, a cheer rises in my heart as well.

''Well then, I'll go talk to Aegal about it too.

　It's probably because of the majority's approval and the approval of Mother Erna herself. Nord Dad is leaving to consult with Aegal-san.

　Hmmm, this should give us about half a day of magic practice tomorrow.

　Elinora sister is going to complain a bit, but that kind of thing is just a one-shot deal if you use the magic word "Natasha-san he asked me to do".

　Now it's decided that tomorrow won't be as tiring as today.

　Huh, when the future is bright, even the scenery looks brighter.

　The blue sky and sea are even more beautiful and light-hearted.

''Well Al, we're going to be tougher tomorrow, okay?

Ha-ha, go easy on him.

　Mother Erna had a gentle smile on her face already, but only her eyes weren't smiling.



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Okay, that's it for today.

　It was a while before I chatted with Eric, Brother Silvio, Mother Erna, and Natasha.

　I could hear Aegal-san's voice like that.

　Well, today's training is finally over. It's been a long day.

　I shall return to the house and have a bath and a nice dinner.

　With that in mind, I got up and stretched.

　In the meantime, brother Silvio and Eric put on their shoes and ran to the beach.

　'Yeah?　We're just going home and you're going to meet up with us again?

Come on, cut the crap and get out of here, Al.

　Mother Erna says so, so I have no choice but to put on my shoes and go to the meeting place.

'Feng, it's been a while since you've moved.

'I'm so tired. I can't wait to get home and have a bath. And I want to go to bed.

　There was Elinora's sister with a radiant smile and Luna, who was covered in ragged sand and looked exhausted.

　We were able to practice sword training from morning to evening, and thanks to Luna's high level friend, Elinora was extremely satisfied. However, she felt like she had worked up a good sweat, and she wasn't sweating like a ball of sweat like Luna-san, nor did she look exhausted.

'What?　It's very unusual for Luna to say something like that.

"...that's what happens when you keep losing.

　At the end, only Elinora-sister and Luna-san were left, and we'd been practicing striking each other the whole time.

　It can't be helped, because the time spent losing and losing and losing and losing is quite exhausting to the body and mind.

　Knowing that suffering, my brother Silvio and I give Luna-san a sympathetic look.

''........But tomorrow I'll take one.

That's the way it should be.

　However, Luna-san is a sword idiot just like Elinora sister, and she doesn't seem to be fazed by this ceremony at all, probably because she doesn't like to lose.

　That's right. She's a friend of Elinora's sister's and she's a good friend of mine. You can only serve if you are the same sword fool!

　As I was thinking that, Aegal-san coughed up a "Kohon".

　As a signal, we straightened up and got into a position to listen carefully to what he had to say.

　It is a little strange how people can tell when someone is talking by clearing their throat.

I have to say that today's practice is over. The Sowlettes are struggling on the unfamiliar sand, and I'm sure they are more tired than usual, so take a good rest today.

"Yes!

　Since I'm a big fan of taking a slow break, I'll reply here in a strict manner.

''Also, I've decided to include magic practice tomorrow afternoon, so keep that in mind.

'What?　Isn't it a sword?

　At Nord Dad's last words, Elinora's sister, who is not good at magic, unexpectedly complained.

　It seems that she is not very happy about the magic practice coming in, after all.

''As expected, it's tough to do only swords for a day with a density like today. Aside from Elinora and Miss Luna, Al, Silvio and Eric-kun can't keep up.

'I'm sorry. I asked Lady Erna if me and Natasha could practice our magic. It would be nice if you could split your time between us for a little magic practice.

Okay.

　As expected, when Aegal-san says that to me head-on, it's weak, or perhaps Elinora sister raises her conviction.

　However, her expression looks a bit dissatisfied.

　I think it would be good if she could show off her vaunted external goodness and smile affectionately here as well, but it seems that she can't have that kind of attitude when the sword is involved.

　It would be clumsy, but that seemed a bit like sister Elinora.

''I'm sorry, Elinora. The sword is one thing, but I want to learn magic as well, because it's not often that I get the chance to teach and receive magic from a wizard like Erna-sama.

Okay. I don't have a problem with that.

　He decided not to complain when his friend asked him to do so. Sister Elinora tucked in a dissatisfied expression.

'Well, it's not like I'm going to cut down on my training time. Besides, I thought it was time to teach Elinora some magical combat as well.

'Really!　You're teaching me magical combat!　I did it!

　Hearing that she can do magical combat, sister Elinora's expression instantly becomes full of joy.

　She's really a sister in good shape. Totally.

''Well then, we're dismissed for today.

Thank you!