"I gathered here today about the Far East."

Briefing Room. All the members of the Special Selection Unit Astral were gathered there. Everyone has a wonderful look. Because it was communicated in advance.

This case is about the Far East battle.

It has already become a major news story not only for the kingdom, but also globally. Magic has been systematized, and thanks to it the world has made great progress. The first large-scale war in the world using magic.

The scale is already considerable, with more than a thousand casualties. However, it is only a reported number of people, and the actual number is said to outperform it.

The Kingdom has also received a request from a country that has an alliance on this matter. It was already a well-known fact that the Arnold kingdom, a magical power, had to emerge from this war.

It is also said that this war is a religious problem between small nations, but there is no doubt that there is an empire behind it.

In essence, this is a war between kingdoms and empires. Large-scale war between the two most prosperous countries in the world. That's not an exaggeration. Until then, the Far East was in chaos.

"Flor, give me an overview."

"What?"

Standing in front of the board, Flor depicts the situation on the battlefield in the Far East. And she talks about the current battlefield.

"Enemy soldiers have between 1,000 and 2,000 combat power. With this much strength, I think we can put out the fire immediately, but the trouble is that there is a mix of skilled magicians. Some magicians can overwhelm the battalion by themselves. The truth is unknown, but some soldiers are rampant, and the battlefield has turned into hell."

She explained calmly the information gathered by the Kingdom's intelligence services. There were quite a few casualties on the battlefield today, especially when the runaway soldiers ruined it and made it even more chaotic.

"As Flor explains, some of the soldiers are causing a magic realm runaway" Overheat. "The battlefield turns into hell."

"... magic realm runaway [Overheat]"

It was Lydia who murmured with the slug. She knows the dangers of the Magic Realm Runaway "Overheat". Though more talented than anyone, I am thought to be a girl loved by God, but I have not come here without any risk.

In fact, Lydia has used her magic space to the brink of "Overheat".

It is also said that the disease caused by modern magic is caused by "overheating", which is said to be caused not only by excessive use of magic, but also by spiritual things.

I had to use magic on the battlefield. In addition, excessive stress strikes the sorcerer on the battlefield, where we have to kill people. Together, many soldiers in the battlefield are causing a magical realm runaway "Overheat".

"May I ask you a question?

Einsworth. I don't mind. "

"Do you have any idea how many soldiers are overheating the Magic Realm?

"No, it's not done. However, it seems that many young soldiers are overheating magic territory."

"Young man... I see"

"What do you got?

"No, I'm not out of speculation yet. If it's clear, I want to share it."

So, for the time being, the story was cut off.

"So it's about Ray...."

Henrik then moves the topic to Ray's. Of course, it is a decision for the Special Selection Unit Astral to deploy to the Far East. Everyone was ready for it.

But the question is, should Ray join us? That was it.

Henrik is eager to join Ray. Simply as a force of war, there will be no substitute for him in the Kingdom. If you become a member without Ray, your overall strength will drop even further.

Everyone has already admitted it. Ray is already approaching Lydia. Beyond even Carol and Abby, he is trying to reach further afield of genius.

"I think I can take Ray if he wants. As you all know, Ray's strength is considerable. We can't afford not to put him in here like Einsworth. They also told me to take him upstairs. But I dare ask. Ray, are you going to fight?

Everyone's gaze falls on Ray. His eyes were already well prepared. Ray hasn't killed anyone in action yet. But going to the battlefield must take that possibility into account.

No matter how strong he is, he is still a child.

"Ray, what do we do?

Ringing voices echo indoors. Lydia lowers her gaze and crosses her gaze with Ray looking up. That intersecting gaze was enough. Ray said he was going to the battlefield.

"I... want to fight. This unit is like a family to me... no, it's a family. That's why I want to move forward with everyone. Besides, I feel like I'm being called."

"They call you? What's that supposed to mean?

"Master... I can't be specific about that. It's just a sensory thing, but I think we should go."

"Are you ready?

"Yes, talent comes with responsibility. It's time to fulfill that."

"I see... I see."

It has grown.

It's more spiritual than physical. Lydia stares at him emotionally as she sees an adult Ray.

The shadow of that time is gone. The soldier who stands in front of me now is prepared. But I wonder. What the hell drives Ray so far?

He said he knew everything about Ray. I thought I knew everything. But the truth is, I don't understand the truth. After all, Lydia realized that it was impossible to understand others perfectly.

Always close, but somewhere far away... I remember that feeling.

"Looks like you got Ray's approval. Let's talk specifically ─ ─"

Henrik's story lasted about two hours.

The briefing ended and each was dissolved. It will be a week before we leave the Kingdom. Until then, it was a preparation period.

"Ray, why don't you stretch out?

"Oh, I was just about to ask you out."

Delk and Howard stood in front of Ray. He was going home with Lydia...

"Go on. I'm going home first."

"I understand."

With Lydia's permission, Ray became a muscle tread with Delk and Howard as usual. As far as the muscles are concerned, there will be nothing to the right of these two. Lydia is also training, but it is still a woman and cannot reach a man.

That's why she's allowed Ray to leave it to both of us.

"Ray, you've grown quite a muscle lately, haven't you?

The three of us move forward. Delk speaks to Ray as he approaches the training room on the base.

Really?

"Ah, and you've grown so much! I haven't thought about it in a long time."

"I think so too. Ray has grown a lot."

Howard echoes Delk's words. Ray grew up. Adult, of course, but his flesh was already approaching that of an adult. His flesh grew rapidly due to the influence of internal "inside" codes.

"Alright, let's try it today.

"That's it... but you're leaving the country in a week. You all right? You all right?

"It's okay! Maybe...?

"Ha, Delk is really too clumsy. Make it lighter today."

And Ray sighs. I didn't know which one was an adult, but all three liked the air.

That's what I would call a comrade.

So the three of them encouraged the muscle tread.