The sunlight shooting in from the slices of a herd of lead clouds covering over Wang Du was as vivid as it was inversely proportional to the darkness of the rain clouds flowing in the wind. Perhaps it is not so much a mistake to overstate that it is like a hand of salvation offered in a desperate dark abyss.

The rain, which has been falling since last night, is about to go up. I guess the dreamy hustle and bustle that wrapped the Wang capital will no longer return, but it will be natural for some vibrancy to buzz the City.

Most importantly, it is not possible to ask about the city from the carriage going to the Balghazar residence of the "Herd Street". For the City, for the Royal Palace, it's across the wall. Even though they are not isolated, they have to have that feeling.

Setuna was about to be crushed by a great deal of anxiety swirling inside her chest, while she was also excited about the new situation.

If you say so, it's a change. You can call it a drastic change. The environment surrounding him is about to change dramatically. Not exactly what he wanted. It's obvious. He had no choice. But in this unparalleled world, there was something he could rely on. That must be something you don't get even if you want it, and it's probably the best result without thinking about it.

Of course, it would be a lie to say that there has never been anyone I could count on before.

Faria-Belfaria.

Setsuna didn't know anyone who was as intimate to me as she was, and who would think of him so much as Faria later or earlier - thoughts similar to that certainty, Setsuna, had against her.

Anyway, Setuna couldn't help but be concerned about Faria's reaction, her best benefactor, as she was rocked by the carriage. I wonder how she'll take this story. Would you be happy? Or will I be angry?

(Doesn't it?)

Setuna tried to think of Faria's face in the back of her brain. In a nutshell, she is a bright woman. It's not just the appearance that makes you ask intelligent and thoughtful. In every word and deed, I couldn't help but feel intelligent. On the other hand, it is bulky and often taps lightly. Sometimes I say tough things, but that must be considerate of this one.

Setuna had hardly ever seen Faria angry. Maybe when I confronted Azmaria yesterday. I can deduce that for a reason. I don't know what causes she and Azmaria, and I didn't even try to find out. Of course, he wants to know. But I didn't think it was something I was forced to ask, and more importantly, if I decided I needed to talk, I believed Faria herself would talk to me.

Even Setuna had that kind of response to Faria. As for her, she should have wanted to hear a little more about Azmaria from Setuna. Whether he really is a disciple or not, information such as where Azmaria is and whether she is in touch must have been so greedy that her hands can get out of her throat. But she didn't do anything to question Setuna. There's no reason to know what plans and calculations were working there, but at least, I'm pretty sure she was waiting for this one to be willing to talk.

Then I thought I'd wait for Setsuna.

Eventually, sunshine was about to spread in the sky as a carriage carrying Setuna and Laxus approached the gates tougher than was necessary for the Balghazar mansion.

"Hey what do you mean that!? You're leaving Gandhia? I don't know what that means! No, I know. But isn't that strange? I don't mean to hurt His Majesty's thoughts, but isn't that too much of a trick to do?

Setuna, in every sense, was just overwhelmed by Faria's sword curtain, which exceeded her expectations. Even if she could discover a new fascination with the look of anger that she doesn't normally show, she can't afford to fall in love or anything.

It is the reception room of the Balghazar residence. Naturally, there are also Ruufa and Laxus in that space, but there was even a feeling that they had closed their mouths to the awesomeness of Faria's reaction or that their presence had disappeared.

Setuna sat on one of the two sofas placed across the table, opposite Faria sitting on the other sofa. Besides the tea set on the table, treats like shoe cream are still served on small plates with a sense of luxury without help.

"Oh, no, so I want you to hear the story until the end..."

"You're listening!

That's why she's angry, but Setsuna smiled like she was in trouble. I'm honestly glad you're angry for yourself, but if that source of anger is her mistake, it won't be if she's happy from the bottom of her heart. I have to correct it.

"Er..."

Setsuna searched for words to re-compartmentalize, understanding that the way she talked was awkward. It must not have been a good idea to conclude.

For example, the answer is one.

"Faria."

"What?"

When Setuna looked serious, Faria changed her angry pregnant look. You must have been surprised at how this one looks. He had a slightly missing face.

"I'll tell you from the beginning."

Setuna began to speak quietly as she stared into Faria's eyes, visible over the lens of her glasses.

"Setuna, aren't you willing to serve me?

The hopes of Leongando Ray-Gandia meant so much to Setuna's life.

Responding to that request means nothing more than serving the King of Gandia as an armed summoner and working under him. It doesn't just mean you get a strong back shield. Getting a job - that is, being able to have a foundation in living in this world. It was a dazzling flash not only for those who were not yet even in the Continental Summoners Association, but also for those who were not affiliated with any country, organization or organization.

In the first place, just because you joined the Continental Summoners Association, doesn't mean you'll find an immediate job. I was able to work as part of the Gandhian army in the battle ahead because coincidences overlapped and I got to know Faria, Leongando. If I hadn't met the two of you, it wouldn't have been strange to have drowned wild somewhere.

This is a different world.

It's very different from the world Setuna was born and raised in. Although Setsuna was not sure she could explain with her mouth what exactly differed.

Anyway, I owe it to coincidence and one of the people I knew by it that I lived to this day. I couldn't believe it would continue. There's no way there's such a convenient story.

Not all humans are of good nature. If everyone is good at figuring things out, there can't be a fight or a fight in the first place. I gave my life, but I didn't think I'd believe in a theory of sexuality.

With regard to the battle, Setsuna was convinced by herself that there would be nothing so easy to take back - that such pride would be tolerated. I intend to step on the number of places as well. It may not be overwhelmingly enough for the fierce warriors yet, but at least they should have put themselves in a more demanding battle than those soldiers and others there.

In a battle to sharpen and diminish lives, he has developed the strength of a black spear to understand.

If you don't even let go of the black spear, you won't lose.

but it's only about combat.

Just fighting, people can't help but live.

To live, I have food. I also have to get some sleep. You'll need a place for that, too. In a world where this creature lives, there's no way you can think of a wild boarding house or anything. Whether we take the inn, whether we eat, we have money. It's obvious.

You're just waving a spear, there's no way you're going to get more money.

It is also an extremely natural story.

The only thing that can solve those problems is serving the king. All you have to do is follow Leongand and wield strength for him. That alone must guarantee the safety of life. No matter how terrible you get, no matter how many battlefields you're going to be rented out to, there must be nothing to get lost in the streets.

There was no reason to get lost anywhere.

Most importantly, those thoughts did not determine Setuna's will. The intentions and calculations were not his specialty. The biggest determinant of Setuna's behavior is emotion in most cases. The thoughts that arose at that moment, the temporal emotions, shaped his words and actions.

Yes, Setsuna prioritized her emotions over confusion over what might be the most critical issue of her life.

"If it's okay with me...!

Setuna stared into Leongando's bright eyes, remembering her toothpicks for what she couldn't put into words successfully. In his jade eyes a light of joy was born. The vivid light seemed to indicate that Setuna's answer was not a mistake. It's not just pleasure. From the bottom of my heart, a brilliance that welcomes Setuna's answer.

"Setuna! You're gonna listen to my wish!

"Yes. I can only fight..."

"You don't have to be so modest, Setuna! You have the power to do so. [M] Be confident. That's why I need you. The power of you and the black spear!

Though barely pressured by the power of Leongand, Setuna admitted that her heart trembled at the strong thoughts put into his words. It was touching. If you need yourself so much, it would be worth the power. Setuna strongly thought that the power of the black spear, which had not yet been revealed, wanted to respond to that thought by putting out all of it.

I'll do my best for someone - it was something I couldn't think of from my former self, but I guess that's the result of meeting different people and going through different things since I was summoned to this world. Fighting like you feel signs of death, touching people, countless nagging, countless words. And Faria-Belfaria. Her presence is still significant in Setuna, and perhaps it is not an exaggeration to say that it affected him the most.

"Well, Setuna. You just entered my ministry, but don't you think it's irrational to treat as just a soldier a talent like you?

As a king, I guess that means - the tone was also Leongando, who had given new words to Setuna, but one of the nearest sides opened his mouth, as if to water him like that.

"Your Majesty, then I wonder if there is any other indication..."

"I didn't ask you. I'm talking to Setuna."

Leongand told him without a nibble, but never gave him a glance near it. The gentleman, with his beard neatly groomed, looked flashy, but cared about his surrounding gaze, instantly erased his expression.

"Ha. Excuse me"

"Setsuna, I'm trying to get you what you deserve. That's going to take a while. My country has never had an armed summoner before. Especially when you treat armed summoners like any other soldier is rude."

"Your Majesty...!

Maybe Setuna couldn't help but get stuck in words. Whatever Leongand's thoughts, the words his lips spinned had too much power to echo Setsuna's heart. It penetrates with the speed of electric light, from the earlobes to the depths of the mind. I couldn't stop my emotions from shaking so hard. I don't even need to stop it.

Leongand was smiling, bewildered. Maybe I was surprised by Setuna's reaction.

"That's all I'm saying about you. More than working in the battle ahead, both the defeat of Lancaine-Bunel in Karan and the annihilation of the Imperial Demon unleashed by Azmaria deserve credit. No, I have to appreciate it. Otherwise, I can't help being called negligent in my duties. That's what it means to have no other indication."

and Leongand glanced at the man with the moustache. Tension seemed to run on the man, but Leongand never pursued it any further. His bluff was poured into Setuna again. of the king, where harshness and kindness cohabited. My lord, there was something like this, and something that made Setsuna think, but it dwelt in his eyes. There was a style that didn't look very "naughty".

"As I said earlier, it will take time to prepare a position for you. Laksas-Barghazar"

When Leongand's gaze poured on Laxus, the consciousness of everyone on the spot concentrated on your princely knight. Naturally, Setsuna also looks to Laxus. The side of the blonde Binocular knight was as if he was in a cold breeze, however Rin, and even the attention of the king and his neighbors.

That won't be the case in Setuna. He's still in a state of tension and emotional amplitude. I'm not a very imitative artist.

"Are you listening to the restructuring of the army?

"It is up to my team to return to the King's Capital for this reason."

"Oh, yeah. Your team is not the only one. Of the knights who are dispatched everywhere, those who have taken the initiative are ordered to return. It is unfortunate that I have to ask General Algazard to focus on commanding Fortress Balsar... both that and this is due to a lack of human resources. Only about General Algazard has the owner of a vessel that allows him to take command in a fortress he has just recaptured."

In Leongand's gaze, the neighbors didn't make a sound. I guess I can't even hit a theoretical objection to his conclusion. Setuna reconsidered that, although she had some disappointment in the unspeakable proximity to the king, it might also be something she could not help. If you don't have the talent, there's nothing you can do. Even if we excavate from the country, I don't think it's going to be that easy.

"That's not a serious problem either... As you all know, our country is not immune to the slander of weak and small nations. In fact, it was Setuna who decided to win the battle ahead. It's not just a victory. It was an overwhelming victory. I didn't just recapture the fortress. He was able to take over the General, drain his troops, and hit Logner hard. It was a huge victory I couldn't complain about. But in view of the content of that victory, I have to say that the poor quality of every soldier in our army is unimaginably terrible. I guess we'll have to rely on our allies as it is. or there's no way Lucion or Mion can give us a hand at any time"

"I understand your thoughts. But what's going to change when we restructure the army?

And, I asked, he was a moustache gentleman. It is the most serious question. As things stand, where we have changed our organization, there is no way there will be more talent that is one of the few. It may be possible to improve efficiency by repositioning them in departments commensurate with their respective capabilities, but there will be limits to doing so. From what I heard, I had to think that there was a great divergence between what Leongand had in mind and what he would be able to do in reality.

Setuna, by the way, did not doubt Leongand's arm. half-paralyzed thought, and could not have had such suspicion either.

"Exactly. But I didn't hit anything, and I just don't think it's a good idea to go by the flow of time. First, I believe that we must change our consciousness."

"Awareness?"

"That's right. Not if you think you can stay weak forever. Reform your consciousness. To that end, restructure the army. This is not playback. He's a freshman."

"Army Renaissance......!

Was it the light of hope that dwelt in the eyes of the nearby?

Anyway, the changes in the proximity that appeared visibly had also made a good difference to their impressions in Setuna. Apparently the neighbors are quite comfortable with Leongando. That was also a good trend for Setuna, who would be getting involved with them from now on.

"That's the thing. And this will take a considerable amount of time. We need to take some time. Including the Setuna thing, it's a pile of problems. There you go. Setsuna, Laxus. In the meantime, I want you to do something."

Setuna, who was finally about to regain calm against Leongand, who had sent her gaze here again, rubbed her voice upwards.

"To me!?

"Me too?

"Setsuna won't forgive me alone. I decided to ask you to accompany me, too. Of course, you won't be relieved that it's just the two of you. The other one is supposed to rendezvous later"

I guess from Leongand's mouthfeel, it doesn't mean it was decided just now. But it was a sudden story for Setuna. More importantly, we have just decided to serve the king this time. If Setsuna had rejected Leongando's wishes, he must not have gone as he should have, but in that case it was not strange that he had hit something in the hand.

Suddenly, Setuna is not the only one.

It would also be a water story for Laxus in his sleeping ear. More importantly, he returned to the King's Capital for the restructuring of his army, not waiting for another assignment. Of course, nothing against the king's life could have made him a knight.

"Still only three, though?

"Think of me as a handful of elites."

is the proximity of dark hair. Did you say Kelius-Magnate?

A man with a moustache, following him.

"Is there anything more foolish than conducting intelligence operations in large numbers?

"Intelligence? We will?

He was also surprised by Laxus, who was barbaric.

Setsuna could barely keep up with the story.

The next person to open his mouth was an aristocratic man. It is that man who sheltered Setuna from Kelius.

"I hear there's a disturbing move on Logner right now, but that doesn't really get the guidelines. Besides, I lost touch with the intelligence agent Logner was sneaking into. As it stands, we can't explore Logner's insights, nor can we make sure the agents are safe."

"If intelligence is to be captured, this is a great pain in the ass for our country. This information could end up in enemy hands."

That went on to be one of the last ones near the four sides. He, the youngest of the nearest, was a good man because of his appearance, and his voice was also a very soft one.

"You want us to look into that," he said?

"That's the thing. You guys are sure of your arms. Whatever happens, I trust you to survive."

"The arm of the sword can also meet your expectations. But it's not the story when it comes to infiltrating the logner. That is why there must be something suitable besides us -"

"It would be your job to do something about it. Knight Laksas-Barghazar"

……

I guess Laxus had to shut up about the power of the Leongands without saying yes or no. You must have wanted to hold your inner head. Setsuna was. Though I could stretch my chest that it wasn't a mistake to ride Leongand's invitation, I suddenly felt baffled and anxious about the assignment. I can say I'm used to fighting, but when it comes to intelligence, the story is different. Besides, infiltration is the home of the Logner army that fought on the Balsar Plains.

On that battlefield, Setuna slaughtered countless of Logner's soldiers. I can convince you that death is a tough battle. But I killed too much nonetheless. It would be enough to buy the hatred of the Logner people. That said, Setsuna was also aware that she was standing in a place where she could no longer turn back, and I don't think she could escape that fact, etc.

"Setuna, you'll be leaving Gandhia for a while, but this is for this country too. Regards."

Setsuna also had to arouse her heart with Leongand's serious manners and thoughtful mouthwaters about this one.

"Yes!"

Setuna, who raised her voice forcefully, felt an incomprehensible force gushing up from the depths of her body. That may have been a force generated by Leongand's desire to meet his expectations.