It would be a place where His Highness, the guardian of the fortress, would otherwise be said to be reckless, such as infiltrating enemy land.

But the same personal strength as her does not exist in this fortress. Mr. Raquel was the only one who could play a unique role as a heavy-duty cavalry, but when undercover duty, he said he would use his sword, which would not extend to a step in His Highness Astina's sword moves.

Still, Mr. Raquel says he's the second swordsman in the fortress. Mr. Presha said that if we let him use a one-handed spear, there would be nothing lined up to the right - Diete, the lead archer, would join us, and he would expect that if these four were all in place, he would be able to carry out difficult tasks as well.

(The question is, can I fight the enemy magician? Leslie will also be there, but neither of us have had the experience of fighting battle magicians. When I was in college, if I could take part in a mock fight......)

Compared to combat magicians, we'd be dealing with amateurs. Even demonic warriors can be sealed off without exploiting their strengths if they are moulded against magicians.

My role is to contribute with what only spiritual magic can do. And by accompanying Leslie, I can plan an operation that draws on her Spirit.

"I thought the danger perceived by the enemy really had to be taken when crossing the river..." The Spirit of the Air "means you can completely stop showing signs"

"Yes. My magic alone depletes me as soon as I stop showing signs of a large number of people. But with the help of Her Royal Highness the Princess, it will take a very long time to maintain"

Leslie is taking off her glasses and showing her face. Mr. Raquel had opened his eyes at first, but saw Mr. Diete calm down and just coughed one up to imitate it, returning to her usual calm.

"... Leslie, not Rendle? Let's not ask why you accompanied the glass as a man now. It was necessary."

"If a man was diving in with a woman's cool, though that might come up with a need for punishment. However, there are many soldiers of the right age in this fortress, so some of you will be disappointed to know that they are women."

"I can interfere with the air that flows around me to change the impression I make of my surroundings. Before that, if you erase the signs, you won't be recognized."

"Really... that's awesome. Is that what you've been trying to do?

"Yes, it can be harder to interfere with a wide range of air, but with a limited range, you can degenerate the air in different ways"

The more I know about Leslie's Spirit, the more I think about it.

She didn't really try to talk about the Spirit until now because I feel like I know why - too, too suitable for 'undercover work'.

It completely erases the signs and degenerates the air - for example, by depriving the human body of the necessary ingredients from the air, suffocating it and attacking the target. If the Rencruz family had known they could do that, Leslie could have been brought home sooner. I must say that I am optimistic that an ambitious man who tries to use his daughter as a political ploy will not be allowed to tour any ploy, knowing the power that the Spirit of the Air has.

"Glass, Leslie... accompanying you on a dangerous mission is something you shouldn't be. But we are unlikely to be able to unlock this phase without the help of magic… forgive me for that."

"The enemy army also has the help of magicians. Only a magician can fight a magician...... we are not two combat magicians, but we are magicians. I will try to prevent them from being defeated without knowing what they're doing."

"... Doctor, thank you. If it's true, the teacher is more..."

I give up becoming a court magician and work in Wang Du as a doctor. That, too, did exist as a choice.

But I don't think I should have done that at all. I sincerely believe that His Highness has been granted permission to accompany me.

The people in the fortress, the people of the territory - there are many to heal. I also want to do my best to restore the garden of the Divine Tree to its more beautiful appearance.

I thought one day I had to stop Zirconia. If we don't accomplish that, nothing starts - that's why.

"Huh... we're talking very seriously. Ray, don't you dare?

"... the Summoner, will not die. We'll protect you."

"It is! Lord Summoner, I want you to rely on us and all our companions. If that bothers you, you can summon a bunch of Ray's people, all of them!

We were talking in the ops room getting ready to leave, and Arlaune and Ray were peeking through it.

"That's right... Dr. Glass is wondering if he would be awfully strong if he didn't really take it lightly?

"Uhm...... ever since the glass came, he's always contributed. Sure, I haven't made a massive attack like a battle magician, but don't feel pretty good about the power to support you from behind."

"That's not all. Dr. Glass is well cared for at night."

"... Diete, what does that mean?

Thoughtful way to put it, I dared to keep my mouth shut because I know what Mr. Diete was going to say. Sometimes the pale tone of His Highness Astina is because he felt something compelling.

"I talked to her about her shallow sleep and she told me about the flowers. I haven't had a good dream in a long time just to leave it in my room."

"Yu, dreams, that's not what you mean...... Diete, didn't you say it in a weird way on purpose?

"Pfft... it's something you look so miserable. It's dangerous to dive into enemy territory. But that's when you should be as calm as you usually are. Reapers are closer to the fearful."

When Mr. Diete smiles, everyone's expression soothes. I felt like I knew again what role she had played in this fortress.

"Now... you'll be ready for your undercover gear, shall we come and get dressed? Your Highness, let me help you with your gear."

"No, I'm fine by myself...... but you should check each other's gear"

"Your Highness, are you going to be used for a canoe to cross the river? Or..."

"When you cross the water, you can use the help of your friends' plants. May I borrow your ear, Summoner?

"Hmm... what?

When I give in by Arlaune, she whispers in my ear.

"Well... 'that kind of plant' is in the spiritual world too...!

"Yes, it is, I'm sure I can help. I'm going to the spiritual world to call you!

A plant that can be used to cross water - if you summon it, you can cross the canal without difficulty and erase the traces by sending it back.

Alrawne's back in the spirit world, and I've decided to get my gear ready. The men are not equipped, but the fortress armoury mechanics say they will adjust and prepare what is available. I know that military doctors are rarely armed, but they need to be prepared to protect their lives.

Operation decision time is around a moment or so after the day has changed. As I thought about what else to prepare, I headed to pick up my weapon.