Black Iron Magician ~ Training Story of the Untalented Disciple ~

- Twentieth day of training.

Day of Promise to go to Genius. The rendezvous point is the east gate of the castle town of Deanna, just like last time. As always, people and carriages come and go around here a lot. However, there is only one thing that is different from the previous one. That's the deal carriage they hired to move around.

"Master, isn't it faster to run?

"I was asked to escort a merchant at the guild. Just get in the carriage and move around and you can earn a dime."

"No, not just ride, but escort me properly, sir..."

Coming out of the carriage is Nice Middle calling me husband. It's not a knife, it's your employer's merchant. The guy with the knife is leaving a message at the castle.

"Oh, thank you for today! Guard, I'll do my best!

"Nice to meet you. Whoa, is that uniform a college student?

Hal has already changed into his uniform today. Don't forget to set your usual pouch on your hips, perfect.

"That's the way it is. There's a graduation festival at the Ardelheit School of Magic in a few days, so it feels like we're escorting them as they travel."

"Oh, rumor has it that the dates have suddenly gone faster... because that festival, they won't be open to the public, but there are students, relatives, great people in your country. It's none of my business, but you're in a big rush to Genius by now, aren't you? Especially those far away."

"Absolutely, that's an annoying story. It's not very good, but I won't do it."

"Ha-ha-ha, that's right! Isn't it good that my husband is a neighbor? If we leave now in the morning and nothing happens, we'll be there by evening."

"I hope nothing happens. You've been out recently, haven't you? Big Griffon. Maybe bandits will come out next."

"I'll ask for a moment then, sir. And the students."

"Yes! If it's about Griffon, I'll repel it with my bare hands!

"Huh, you were big"

The public discourse was there, and Nice Middle went to do a final check on his luggage. It's time for your appointment. If it's the way it always is, here it is.

"- Please wait. Wait?"

Look, I'm here. Looking back, there was Nel and Chinatsu in uniform who didn't try to gaze at each other.

"Good morning... Ah, the carriage..."

"Good morning, we just got here, too.... Chinatsu, have you lost weight?

Are you saying that you have lost weight or that you are running out of essence? The moment I saw the carriage, I felt Paa and his expression brightened.

"It's okay. However, I think if you let me sleep a little in the carriage, it would be all right more......"

"Oh well. I was wondering if you could help me study Hal while I was on the move, but I think I should let you sleep on something..."

"Are you stopping studying!?

"Hal is finalizing his studies. You're fine."

"Awww..."

I also have to shy away from always pretending to be impotent when I can see this exhausted Chinatsu. Hal is a disciple with a reputation for resilience, as is the head that exploded if he slept and woke up. But Chinatsu's tiredness isn't normal. What were you doing?

"Huh. I heard you were traveling in a carriage, so I was working out till dawn. Know that neither I nor Chinatsu will be of any use while on the move."

"Chinatsu is a raven, a horn, you too."

"I'm sleepy, to be honest. Derris, lend me your shoulders while you're on the move."

If you want to be sweet, I'd like you to at least look at me.

"All right, all right. Look, you stand out, so stay in the carriage first. Don't forget to say hello to Nice Middle, okay?

"What kind of middle? Treat me like a child again..."

Nell headed to the carriage with a bump to say. That's when the sword that Nell is wearing on his hips enters my eyes. I feel uncomfortable first, then nostalgia.

"Hey, isn't that the sword an adventurer guy? What's wrong with the flaming sword you're using now?

"De, it's not about Derris, is it? I just wanted to use it suddenly!

The blushing Nell got in and went with a foothold that could crush Zunzun and the carriage. Chinatsu lowered his head slightly with regret, following Nel.... That sword used to be something I bought Nell in a whim. That's how long ago Nell was, when he was younger than Hal. I stopped using it. You still have it. Hey, no, it was pretty surprising.

"Somehow, Mr. Nell, you made up with your master. That's what you were doing"

"... does that look like it?

"It looks very much like that"

Hmm......

"What, Captain Nell Knights!? Why are you here!?

"Shut up, Nice Middle! If it's a nice middle, guess what!

"Excuse me, excuse me! Master, keep it down...!

Hmm......

"Master, thank you for waiting -! Uniform for Toko, I've got it!

"Husband, I knew I'd follow you too -! Look, I can't tell you, Gob, I had a man tailor my uniform!

"Goboo!"

Hmm......

"That, my lord...? Hal, what's wrong with your husband?

"Um, I thought you were feeling a little sentimental"

A carriage that left Deanna. Inside it was quieter than I had assumed, and only everyone could hear their sleep.

"Sooo..."

"Ku... ku..."

"Grrr."

"Phew, no... Oh, no, no, no... Munna..."

"............ (psps)"

Yeah, there was some sound of Hal's head burning.

"Hahaha, looks like you guys are tired......"

"Gob!"

The laughter is terribly dry, even as the merchant on the track laughs. That's something I can't help. The escort I hired is asleep. Yeah, this was unexpected for me, too. Nell and Chinatsu caught me, and the knife and Lily fell asleep, too. The merchant still looks anxious, even though the gob man who pierces his insomnia instead strengthens his alert eyes next to the merchant.

I just want to help you dress up, but Nell keeps his body on my shoulder, and on the other side, he's watching Hal study for you. Unfortunately, I can't work any more.

"It's okay. If anything happens, it's them."

At the very least, let me reassure him with my hands and mouths.

"I want you to do something about it before it happens... well, with the Knights Commander, I think most things will be fine -"

"- Gob?"

"Oh? Husband, your goblin, you seem to be responding to something, right? Is it something that bothers you?

"Gob, gob, gob, gob!

Gob man explains with gesture hand gesture. I think I'm explaining.

"... husband, what?

Don't ask me. I don't understand Goblin... but I already know what a Gob man would want to tell you.

"You're surrounded by quite a few. Is he a bandit?

"What, bandits!? Sir, I'm sorry! I can't wake you all up!

"Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm awake. Hal, study is one end stop. You can relieve the stress."

"............ (psp -)"

The black smoke that was lighting Hal's head stops and slowly rises.

"Master! Me, come all the way -"

"No killing."

"-Su, eh?

"It's a practice that doesn't kill, practice. You go to college students and you're scared of the real deal."