Breakthrough with the Forbidden Master

Far from the plains, there is no sign of the Demon King army targeting us nearby.

Confirming that, I slowed down my running speed and took a breath.

"Fu... I'm glad I managed."

Without significantly influencing history, I managed to overcome the mystery with the legendary Rokkai and his army.

I'm sorry to hear about Noja.

"Not good!

"... eh?

"It's not good either!

Then, while I was relieved with everything, I didn't try to run or fly on my own, and only the luggage was brought floating, but the espionage that I held and stuck to was unbearable.

Oniichan left me.

"That's why...."

"I will never forgive you. I won't forgive you if you leave it. Do you understand?"

…………

If I were a person of this age, I would have hugged you with a promise that I would never leave you again.

But I couldn't do it, I just had to laugh.

"Ah, you didn't have to say hello anymore? It seems that there were some Allied prisoners among them, and they looked familiar....."

"Whatever. I'm not a coalition anymore."

…………

I don't care.

In fact, it seems that Espi fought Treina in the final showdown.

That's why we're not stopping the Allies.

When I think about it, I get a chest ache for an espionage that's been betting on me so far.

How the hell am I supposed to leave Espi... alone...

"In the meantime, can we just get out of here?

"Yeah."

……………

And I was relieved to look behind me and realized that Slaya, who was beside me, was staring at me.

"Are you hurt, too?

"Eh? Ah, yes... not... yeah..."

"Kuhahahaha, you've been a disaster too."

It was either educational or traumatic for the child.

I'm rather worried about the mental rather than the injury.

"Um... Lagerman..."

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

"Ah...."

Speaking of which, you kept your mask on.

I'll take off the mask I was wearing.

"Ah... after all..."

Slaya nodded as soon as she was convinced, although she was a little surprised.

"I thought it was you who did the Espi and that foot judgment somehow..."

Hehe, mauna

Speaking of which, Espi noticed me as soon as he wore a mask, but Slaya didn't.

"Lagerman... that's your name..."

"No, no, Lagerman wasn't really his name... well, I had to hide his name and face under a lot of circumstances."

Isn't that your real name? Things? "

"Well, the details are fine. Rather, there it is. There are a lot of guys in the world, but women aren't just like that..."

"Ah, ahh!

"... hmm?

I was thinking of following something, and all of a sudden Slayer made a loud and serious expression, so I thought it was something....

"Why did you... help me?

"What about it?"

"What are you gonna do to help me? What are you trying to use it for?

What the hell is he talking about? On the other hand, there have been similar exchanges recently.

"Oniichan, what is she saying?

No, I'm saying the same thing you did a while ago!?

"Besides, if the kid was in front of me... and it was within my reach, I wouldn't have abandoned him."

"Me, I'm not a child! I'm... I'm... a hunter... and I'm responsible for everything..."

You look like you're about to spit blood out of regret.

Apparently, unlike Nukunuk and me, who grew up without any inconvenience, I imagine I've had a pretty tough life.

But still.....

"Listen, Slaya. Just remember this."

I don't want to preach, but I wanted to say something to you.

"You are Tse. Genius. That's for sure. But there are more amazing people in the world, including experience and talent, than you. I've always met someone stronger than myself.

"Hmm... better than you...?

"Oh, actually, I didn't kill Noja alone this time, and if Noja had been serious about killing me from the start, it wouldn't have been the same."

"Hmm!?

"That's why we need to keep track of our strengths and circumstances. How strong are you now? What can I do? What can't I do? Then you will fight? Running away? Should I stick to how to win? Is it a life-threatening occasion? I know you are strong and talented, but you still can't make a judgment according to the situation about how strong you are against the other person's power.

I feel like a Boomerang who says something and returns it all to me.

Traina smiles beside you.

"Nh, what are you doing... eh..."

"Kuhaha, you're right. That's why I'm still practicing. It's still immature... and stronger."

Listening to my words, Slaya is leaning and shaking with her fist.

"Oni-chan is strong enough ~"

"It's still strong!

"Well then... I'm getting stronger too!

"Nooo... Espi is strong enough..."

Anger or remorse?

"Fu... hm... I can't tell you who I am... even though I'm a person who's so tight... what...?"

"Well, including yesterday's trick... if you regret it, let's make it stronger."

"Tsuyo... ku..."

But it's not just frustrating, it feels like you're feeling something from my words.

Then, Slaya was lying down with tearful eyes....

"Well then... come on, you make me stronger!

"... what?

"Me... you can make me a disciple... and make me stronger!

... eh?

Just a request. This is unexpected.

"Pu, kukukukukukukukuku..."

"Hey, Treina. What are you laughing at?"

"No, no, it's nothing... but... well, isn't that good?

"Whoa, that's like when you train motuals with cocktails... how does it feel to learn by being on the teaching side?

"Well... anyway, the journey from here is with him."

Huh?

Are you traveling with me? What do you mean by that? I did save Slaya, but....

"Hey, did you forget? You... know what they wanted you to do before you came to this age."

"...... ah......"

I didn't know what it was for a moment, but I remembered it as soon as I thought about it.

That's right... then... that's right... that's right...

"Hey, what are you saying? Oniichan is my brother, so I don't need any disciples!

"... hmm"

I can't imagine the two children in front of me, but they did ask for me.

"I'm still practicing too. I'm in the middle of being mentored by my master. I don't know how to take a disciple."

"But...."

But!

"I can't be a master... but I can guide you... no... I can stay with you for a while."

Ugh!

That's why I decided to make that wish come true.

"Hey oniichan!?

So, are you going to be my apprentice?

I'm sorry about the monopolistic espionage, but this can't be helped.

"Shi, Master!

"No, no, no, no, no. Master, stop. That's not what I'm still called."

"Well then... Mr. Lagerman..."

"No, that's not my real name either...."

"Well then, what should I call you....."

"Ah... that's right..."

Even though it has been a rubby and difficult kid, Slaya's eyes are shining like she's been kind of excited.

When I think about it, I feel a little embarrassed.....

"Bye... well... oniisan..."

Ah... kawa... ah...

"Hey... what are you talking about?! Oniichan is my brother!

"Oniisan! I'll take the luggage!

"Ah, I'm about to be complimented! Oniichan, I have the luggage! It's easier to float."

"I got it!

"I don't!

It's me!

Espi and Slaya start a fight right in front of their eyes.

Looking at those two, I remember their wish again.

--Take it... I want you to aim for Sisonotami with me and Slaya. I know what you're saying. But that's what we want.

--Oniisan, I will meet you and travel to Sisonotami with you... that's our wish. I don't know anything about it... but I need you to lead us there.

Is this all right? Espi... Slaya...

"Oh dear... and yet, it's getting kind of busy..."

"Sure... I didn't know this was happening behind unfamiliar history."

Whatever it is, my journey to Sisonotami is now "four."

"Shh... you guys are going to have dinner tonight... Curry!

"Yikes! Crispy ♪ Crispy ♪ Crispy ♪"

"Is that right? I don't know... if that's what oniisan says.

And once again, I cross this world of our time.