After the arena, head back to your room.

I just want to hurry up and celebrate today...... but tomorrow is the semifinals where Reyce and Dawson will finally bump into each other. I decided to stay as usual that she would also like to avoid relaxing the tension here.

Leis still seems to be teaching Lue how to wash out the reflections of today's battle with Lue and apply the power of the demonic eye that opened his eyes even more, the power to see the flow of magic.

When I do this, I do realize that Rue is a big senior as a warrior.

But is that Dawson?

Honestly, I can't think of a vision of Reis losing, but I can't even imagine that half-sided Dawson just losing.

There's something about him. Back hand, trump card, forbidden hand, secret weapon. Something like that doesn't seem to be hidden.

And repeated unexpected developments can sometimes drive the flow that should have been the bedrock.

You're an inedible person, Dawson.

I'll do my job, too, thinking about tomorrow's battle.

Even without a celebration, it would be acceptable to make something of a victory prayer.

"And well, as I just showed you, there's also a difference between magic, magic vegetarian flow. At least, in the case of ice attributes, it feels like a small chunk is going to solidify somewhat and move."

"I see... you'll see that the flow alone doesn't tell. I can't activate it instantaneously yet, but I wonder if I look like Lue either..."

"The Devil's Eye is part of the body's organs, so if you tame it, you're sure you'll see better than me?

"So now it looks like we're just gonna have to get used to it one by one."

"Yes, Kai-kun. Something has quite a special flow of magic, so it would be helpful to observe? You can use ice in flames and even darkness to change the species."

Then this name comes in my ear.

No, no, I'm a raw human. Because the Demon King Look just looks like a demon clan.

"Observe Kai...... I've always seen it, is it an observation with the devil's eye"

"Kai-kun, get in Demon King mode for a second -"

"If I'm cooking right now... I can't help it"

Continue cooking in Demon King style. Totally gagged.

Ma'am, get in the way of the wing. If you look back, you're gonna hit the frying pan. This.

"Oh, you've certainly changed the overall quality of magic. Is this the magic of the demons?"

"It's a little different. But it's getting closer to the Demon Clan. It's my view, but the more power I get, the closer I get to the Demon Clan."

"I see… I will observe the magic of others later in the Alliance"

"I think that's a good idea, but I forbid I can't. By the way, what are you making? It smells so good."

"Speaking of which, we've been formulating a variety of spices for a while now, haven't we? Is that the dish you used?

"This time it's about the hidden taste, but can you tell by the scent? Today we are cooking a classic dish of must-win prayers so that Reis can win again tomorrow"

Nevertheless, it is tailored to her food culture.

What I'm making this time is a 'coatlet'. For those of you who don't have a pin, say 'cutlet' and you'll see.

That is, dishes with 'cutlets' and 'wins'.

This time we are going to use veal and crush the bread flour in the finest possible style, one way or another it will be close to the Milanese-style 'cottletta'.

Asparagus chips, fries, and mint sorbet are being chilled in the freezer to keep the mouth from getting greasy.

"... Kai-kun, it's very uncomfortable to be cooking like that"

"... I knew! It's time to put it back."

"Speaking of which, even if the horns and wings disappear, the outfit stays the same...... it's tough to get dirty all the time, and it's okay for me to get dressed because I'm watching, right?

"No, no, I'm almost done, I'm fine"

Besides, I've decided to finish the dishes myself. I can't give up all this!

Ooh, a cow wearing a golden coat is about to land on a plate. Come on, come on, it's crunchy juicy meat.

The sound of a knock rings indoors at that time when I was tense on my own inside like that.

"I'm sorry, somebody out on your behalf"

"Okay!

The time is evening, who is Mr. Belly Peco coming at dinner like this?

Then I heard Lue's surprise coming from the entrance.

"That's unusual, I can't believe you're coming. What's the matter with you?

"... no, I knew I would do it again. Sorry."

I call out loud from the kitchen to the person I thought I would never visit.

"No, I'm just here. Go up, Ren."

The identity of the visitor was you, Ren, who lost at all costs the other day.

There is no appearance of his surrounding three daughters, and one arrives at the table somewhere in mind.

Hmm, why don't you eat it?

"Why are you cooking?"

"A hobby. A hobby. Eat it because it guarantees flavor."

"No, I'll just shy away. I'm keeping my people waiting, too."

"Right."

Having a conversation while finishing the dish still doesn't seem to float anywhere.

I think there was something I needed to do, but I felt sorry to have let it go up when there were other people who might not be able to talk about it.

"Later, can we meet at the guild's training facility? That's all I'm here to tell you."

"Later, can we do this after dinner?

"Oh. Sorry."

That's all I'm saying, he tries to walk away early enough.

"Are you sure you don't want to eat? Kai-kun's rice tastes better than any store, right?

"I'm sorry, Mr. Leue. My people are hungry and waiting for me."

"Hehe, that's no choice. Then be careful, Ren."

"... oh. But I heard that Mr. Reyes was one of Kai's guys."

"Hmm? What's the matter, Ren, I didn't think your little admired sister was already another man--"

"Chi, Chi! Oh, it's already nine o'clock at night! I'll be waiting for you at the training facility!

"Aiyi"

I'm sorry I had to make fun of you. I have a personality. I'm sorry.

The dinner coatet was also popular with Reyce, who said she still likes meat, and Rue, who likes the crisp texture again.

Reyce knew this dish too, but she didn't seem to know why this was a must-win prayer, so I would talk to her about "cutlets" and "tonkatsu" in the world she took too.

Then apparently he was also interested in the dish, so he promised to teach them how to make it later, leaving the cleanup to them to leave the room behind.

Well, what the hell are you doing here?

I can predict to some extent his situation and the meeting place.

The guild at night is somewhat less crowded than during the day.

That is the main reason why there are few inquiries from people who come to order requests or from travellers and residents, and the very number of adventurers in the building does not change much.

And the only reason they're here at this hour is because they pre-order the requests they'll receive tomorrow or, in the case of people of a certain rank or higher, visit to use the training facility.

I'm going through the corner, and I'm going to the reception before I head to the facility to inquire about the status of the request I made.

Yes, it's a search request for Kanich. Is there any sighting coming up?

"I don't know if it is directly related to Kai's request, but many reports have come up that we have seen a great shadow in the mountains. But now is the time, so I thought maybe it might be the Seven Stars..."

"... Really? So please continue."

Shadow of the Seven Stars......? That must have been overthrown by König.

Were you still alive? And should I be seen as trying to raid this place?

Or did you say König lost...?

In relation to the contract, there is a faint connection between me and Kanich.

When it interrupts, it seems to be conveying it here as well, but so far there are no such signs.

... Where the hell have you been, and was that shadow really seven stars?

"It was you now, Len. Hurry up."

Upon entering the facility, there was a look of you, Len, just beside the entrance.

As soon as he sees this one, he doesn't float somewhere again, no, he comes with an anxious look somewhere.

"Have I kept you waiting?"

"No, I was just here a little early to move my body."

"That's more than anything. It's many times better than pulling in a shock of defeat."

"... don't say anything that stings you."

"I'm praising you. In fact, that was a good game."

Even listening to voices in and around the guild, Ren, your battle was greatly appreciated.

He, still young, challenges the other athletes to escape, and hunts them down to the end, defeating them without one more step.

That kind of thing, the main road all over the main road. Few people would laugh about it.

In fact, even I was there for you at the end.

"... but still losing is losing"

"I hear directly from that winner, 'If it were a real battle, I'd be dead too'. Be proud, that loss is worth more than any previous victory"

"... I guess so"

Did Vio see him after that?

... I'm sure we met. At least there's got to be a good reason why he's up again this way.

Take him to the inside of the facility so he can lead the way.

People who have already lost in the tournament continue to train regardless of whether they are still inspired or at this time.

If you looked into the interpersonal space, even Aruba would continue to fight in a row of adventurers.

"Guys, it changed in this tournament. The human defeat that was thought to be the strongest on this continent by far, as well as the great defeat of Mr. Alba. And Mr. Vio's rampage caught everyone's struggle on fire."

"One of the causes would be your battle.... So, what brings you here?

I know. But you still have to dare ask.

Then he turns back to us with the most sincere eyes he's ever had.

Bite your faintly trembling mouth once and then open your mouth.

"... fight me, please. I know it's wrong of me to say this when I lose, and I don't have the right to do that. But I want to show you who I am again. Because if I don't, I'm sure I can't move on."

"... do you even use unfamiliar salutations to bow your head? You're a born samurai."

If I get this fight, I'm eager to fight me, and now I can't show Vio that it's too early.

... Yes, Vio wants to fight an adventurer's brother named 'Kai'.

But he's not. Perhaps he wants to challenge the incarnation of violence called 'Caivon'.

I do such reasoning in myself.

"Please. Please, fight me for real. I'm well aware you can't win. But please..."

"... I seem to be mistaken, but I'm stronger than I fought in this fight than I fought in Endoresia. Do you still wish for it?

"… Still,"

"For what?"

"Because I want to be strong."

"Is that for the seven-star opening?

Repeat the question.

I repeat the question further to him, who keeps answering without even showing signs of lifting his head.

And it took only a few moments for the answer to come back.

"... there was no battle in the world I was in. There was no one trying to fight in the first place, and there were just people like me as an extension of entertainment."

That's his monologue. Inside the chest.

"You may laugh, but I've come to this world and been carried on by my mission. On the other hand, I also thought, 'I want you to just be strong. I can't believe I want to be the strongest."

"More or less, there will be people with such thoughts."

"It could be. But this world could really go for it. That's why I want to know. What is the pinnacle of this world like? I at least, Kai... no, because I don't know anything stronger than Kaivon."

"Right."

I want to set a goal. I want to know what lies ahead of me on the path I walk.

It's not a mission, I just want to be strong for my greed, dreams and goals.

Isn't it really 'apparent'? It's more like you over there than wielding a weird sense of justice or mission.

I turn my back on the interpersonal training compartment and take it deeper.

"Wait, no, wait! Please, please..."

"Follow me. There are just so many inconveniences here. I have just the right place."

"Huh?"

Okay, so why don't we ask our 'friends' to help us?