"I'm sorry, it's getting late."

"It's all right, Mr. Bob. It's only an hour ago.”

The magnificent man who came in in a panic lowered his head when he saw me and Mr. Will, and took a seat after putting his weapon away.

A back length of more than 2 meters, a muscle worthy of two names... If it's just physique, it looks like Herbert, the former "envoy", but it looks like he's getting a different impression.

Bob Horsekin (44)

Level: 288 (105/2880)

Occupation: Viscount of the Empire of Zal Battle/Adventurer (Shield Warlock/S)

HP: 2880/2880

MP: 317/317

Abilities: Shield Magic 247, Physical Enhancement 131, Melee Magic 50, Sign Detection 21, Fire Magic 1, Water Magic 2, Healing Magic 1, Courtesy 11

Gifts: Toughness & Rigidity

Other: Titles (iron walls), list of qualities

"Well, let me introduce you quickly, Mr. Zink.This is Bob Horskin, the S-rank adventurer in the Zabal Empire.You're a senpai who specializes in highly destructive tackles. "

"Nice to meet you, Bob. I'm Zink, an adventurer domiciled in the Kingdom of Qualor.Thank you for your time. ”

"Master Zink, I feel painful for your polite greeting.I wanted to talk to you too, so I'm glad I got the chance. "

"Mr. Bob, as I told you yesterday, Mr. Zink doesn't care about courtesy.Please release more strength from your shoulders.Zink-kun, you can talk as usual. "

"Yeah, I get it. You're a smartass."

Will, you got it! Bob, don't hesitate to tell me if you feel uncomfortable.Senpai, I'm the type that gets scolded by adventurers (Dan-san) for being "bad character"

During the preliminary investigation, I knew the status and personality... but when I looked closer, I could see that it was more serious.

Even if I make a mistake, I don't think I'm the type to crush a talented junior by putting him to the test, so I can ask him to play against me with confidence.

Now that the dish I was asking for has arrived, we will negotiate the main topic while eating what we like.

When Bob asked me to accompany him to the promotion exam, he said, "Until the start of the main battle of the Festival of Establishment, I will take on as many as I want."

Instead, he also seems to have a consultation about the Enchanted Items.....

"Um, do you want an affidavit with blood on it?"Does that mean you want a direct import route from me, not through the Kingdom of Qualor? ”

"No. I don't want a direct deal with Zink because it will hurt the mood of the Kingdom of Qualor."I just want to keep you company when the Zalvatran Empire is wronged. ”

I didn't quite understand Bob's request, so I asked him for details.....

As soon as he arrived in this country, he was visiting His Majesty as a representative of the Empire, and it seems that he took the rhetoric of "not exerting undue pressure on the Enchanted Items".

However... the king of one country said, "Give me an affidavit with blood on it!I can't say it, but it seems that I stayed on my promise.

As a result, when the international landscape changes and the Zalubian Empire becomes a distraction, there is still the possibility of undue pressure, and we need your help when that happens.

"Hmm. If you're okay with the condition that, in my eyes, the Qaul kingdom is abusing its privileges... I'll swallow it on affidavit or contract magic."

"Ah, I don't care about that condition."Only under undue pressure.Will, in the interest of fairness, the affidavit should be written in a way that you can think of now. "

"Okay. Is that all right with you, Zink?"

“Of course, I'll leave it to Will.”

Now that the general conditions are in place, while Will thinks about the wording of the affidavit, make a detailed arrangement with Bob.

He told me that he could fight all five of them for a limited time... but I decided to ask for only three rounds because the oath doesn't cost me anything.

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Esther seems to be fighting with joy and courage, but she rejects it because it is fatal!

It was difficult for Bob-san, who had "steel muscles" because of his height difference, to aim his spear at a steep spot.

I mean... if Esther wins the physical battle against Bob due to this difference in stature, his "trust in defense" will shake from the root.

"I see... Mr. Bob. Ian seems to be a good companion, so I'll include it.”

Roger.

If Ian is the magician type who has an excellent compatibility, and he loves to play games, he won't lose unless he does something good.

Ian was the only one who won three victories first, and it's unfair to decide on a promotion.....

As the number of S-ranks increases, the way they look from the outside is completely different, so you should prioritize the group's interests over your emotions.

"Lord Zink, what about the other one?"Do you want to fight? "

No, Marina, please.

Marina and I are eligible for the preferential system, so we should be able to win whichever way we try.

Personally, I'd like to try a meatball fight with Bob-san... but even if I win, I'd better prioritize Marina's second victory over mine, which would only raise her provisional rank.

For Bob, losing to the S-ranked monster Marimo is a little better than losing to a support-type conferring magician.

Now that the detailed conditions have been filled in, after pressing the blood trial on Mr. Will's handmade affidavit, I checked the identity of the discomfort I was feeling.

“By the way, Bob, why are you so nasty to the Kingdom of Qualor?I gave you the oath, so you don't have to listen to it anymore, do you? "

No matter how much the Kingdom of Qualor encircles and implements the Granting Magician... the representatives of the great power Zal Battle care too much about their rivals.

For some reason, the national strength has waned, and even if we switch to the "policy of rubbing against Quorum", the timing is strange!