Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

― ― Risha Rayseft was in a forest in the eastern part of the kingdom, in the territory of the House of Rayseft.

This forest in the depths of Rayseft territory is dim and gloomy during the day and has a darkness that can never be explained.

This area of the kingdom has different vegetation.Plants native to the spine and cross mountains of the continent that follow from the north-eastern edge, all of the leaves of the trees are not green, but purple and black, and the skin of the trees is as gray as dead trees.

The trees are wrapped with vines, and the vines are wrapped in other trees to narrow the spacing between trees and trees, further blocking the light of the sun.

Because of this, it is fairly dark even in clear weather, and when it becomes cloudy, it looks almost like night.

Well, it's a dark jungle.

The water reservoir at your feet looks black even on sunny days because of the surrounding scenery.

It seems that everywhere is moist with that stinking water.

The heat and humidity will make it impossible to spend a day without a trained person.

Risha walks on unreliable paths like the Beast Road.

It's been two hours since I left the camp.There are no roads anymore, and it's been a long time since I felt like a pioneer to open the mountain forest.

She is now wearing a cape to remove mud and sand on lightweight clothing, and underneath her feet she is wearing boots that are treated with water impervious.

Behind her were two men.

One is a middle-aged man with an inert beard.Looks big and big. While wearing light clothing such as leather breasts, it seems that the body is well trained and tightened from the appearance.The face is smiling with a slender smile, and does not break the oblique attitude.

The other is a silent young man wearing a black jacket.The bandana is wrapped around the head and the jacket is deeply worn around the mouth, so it is invisible.Unlike a middle-aged man, I don't speak much.However, it is a characteristic of Risha to be able to grasp the fact that from time to time, her eyes towards the surroundings become sharp and sharp.

They're like Risha's escort.

He is a mercenary of his sons, ordered by his father Joshua.

My father's reputation is that they are both skilled and dependable.

In fact, these two have no gaps in their standing behavior and are agile.

He was intelligent, knowledgeable, and often taught me stories about survival techniques in these places on his way from King's Land.

I'm still watching my surroundings, but I'm also watching out for Risha.

As he was walking through the lush dense forest, he eventually came out to an open place.

An open space where the ground of black soil spreads.There are no trees, but black puddles dot everywhere like pitfalls.

According to the map, we're almost there.

"Lady, there's a beast nearby."

In that way, the vigilant voice came from a middle-aged man with an inert beard.

Minor, keep an eye out for them, they'll tell you it could be a fight.

"Do you understand?

"Yes. It smells and has a subtle atmosphere...As you get closer, you smell a slightly unique beast odor, and as you clear your ears, you can hear rough breathing like a dog with food in front of you.

"The smell and sound..."

When I listened to his words and concentrated on the five senses, I definitely felt such a smell and sign.

A mixed smell of urine from a playful animal who has forgotten to wash his body for a long time.

In front of the poorly disciplined hounds, I breathed like when I put the food in my eyes.

"I do feel it."

"Am I right?

"Wow. I'm not so close, but I can't believe I know this."

"Well, that's my job.If you don't be sensitive to this, this job will really kill you. "

Talking like that with a middle-aged man, now the silent young man moves.

Put your hands forward and show behavior that will control our inadvertent movements.

"... it's getting closer.Be careful. "

"Hmm. So, miss.Can I help you?

"In battle, I will fight."

Eventually, the beast appeared, shaking the bushes.It was a beast that made watchdogs and hounds bigger.The color of the body hair is rough, and the smell of thin dirty wind is strong.

The tongue is long and thin enough to go ahead, as if in the darkness of the night, it gently stretches out the tip of the tongue, reminiscent of the fire.

Whether they were herds or from other places, the same beast came out of his face.

"... it's Tribreed."

"This is..."

Tribe Lead.

This is said to have been made wild by the family of the fairy servant beast in the [Spirit Age].

Lisha had also heard from her father Joshua that she was going to take refuge in the realm of Rayseft, but this was the first time she had seen it.

"Ah, ladies, they'll be fine.Anyway, these guys are smart, so if we know the difference in strength, we'll pull it off. "

"So what do we do?

"That's right. I wonder if the leader of our herd, the young lady, can show us how powerful the beasts can be in one shot."

"I see. Now, you two, step back."

Hey, I understand.

…………

When Risha gave her instructions, she raised her voice slightly and remained silent.They jumped back a lot.

Eventually, Risha looked around and began casting spells, filling her body with magic.

― Become a great man, turn yourself into a firefighter.Take the shield to the left and the sword to the right.The armor on my body is burning red.Four Devils Killed. Three Faults Killed. Phase Eight.Bury everyone in that logic.Then you are a great ancestor. King of the Fire of the Dust.Don't worship my back. "

Behind Risha, a giant pylon stretches out.Immediately, it changes shape and becomes fixed to a man-made shape.It's as if only the flame giant's upper body appeared behind her.

The flame giant's upper body surrounds her with a giant flame body and its arms to protect her.

As contained in the spell, the Giant of Fire had a sword in her right hand and a shield in her left hand, and when Risha took off her right arm, the Giant of Fire behind her also took off her sword according to her movements.

Is it a two-person haori or a powered suit-type robot?

The black cloudy water reservoir is evaporated in an instant by the heat of the flame, and a gust of wind is generated by the intense sword pressure, and the leaves and branches of the tree are blown away by the wind pressure.

It appears that Tribe Reed and the others succumbed to the heat of the flames and the pressure of the Titans.

With a roar of intimidation, he slipped back, and eventually showed his back and left.

With the immediate crisis gone, Risha extinguishes the giant of flames.

Then, a middle-aged man spoke of his labor in a slender tone.

"Good work."

"No, I'm not tired."

"Well, I used magic of that magnitude... no, if I had as much magic as you, wouldn't I?"

"Indeed, by the standards of Ichii's wizard, it would be quite a drain."

As the middle-aged man felt, if he were a very common wizard in Ichii, the use of this magic would also be a major drain.When used, the amount of magic exceeds a thousand numerical values, and it always consumes magic even if it is maintained.In a neighborhood with an average magic mass of about 2,000, it should belong to magic that can't be used to taste good.

"In any case, is it House Rayseft's [Hand of the Dusty Flame King (Flambrand Road)]?I saw it before when I gave it to my husband, but it's amazing after all.Magic that is good at attacking and protecting.The creepy flood tribesmen blew up like a tree tip and ruined it when Milord started rampaging. "

"It's a spell said to have been created by Rayseft's ancestors."

"Old people make incredible magic.No, the National Masters didn't lose either. "

"Yes, I hear each and every one of them is quite a user."

"... miss, it's about time."

"That's right. Let's move on."

Encouraged by the silent youth, Risha and the others move on.

Aim in a cave further into the depths.

There is a reason why Risha went to such a place.

It began with the words of my father, Joshua.

"--Risha, suddenly, you're going to have to go to House Rayseft territory."

In the reception room of the Rayseft Mansion in King's Landing, Joshua Rayseft opened the door and cut it out.

Joshua, his father, and Celine, his mother sat in front of him, surrounded by butlers and two unfamiliar men.

Celine seemed strange to Joshua because she didn't know what was going on.

"What the hell are you going to let Risha do?

"Hmm. I was hoping Leisha would do the trials that the Reisseft family would impose on us from now on."

"Is it a trial?

"It's still early considering age, but there are some cases where a bastard at this age has tried.Above all, Leisha has talent.Even if you're a little younger, it's possible. "

Reesha asks Joshua, who nodded hard in meditation.

"Father, what is the challenge?

"Mm-hmm. As I said earlier, you will now go to the territory of the House of Rayseft and go to the temple of the cave at the back of some forest."

A shrine, huh?

"That's right. The shrine contains evidence of its arrival.Exchange that card for the proof and come back here again. "

Joshua puts the bill on the table and Celine looks strange again.

"You, are you just going back?It seems a lot easier to test. "

"No, there are fierce beasts nesting in the woods, and so are caves with shrines.It's not just a rope. "

"Ferocious beast... isn't it too early for Risha?

"That's not true.Lisha has already mastered offensive magic, and she is proficient in chanting skills so that she does not suffer from chanting failure.Even compared to me at the same time, Risha would be much better as a wizard. "

"I don't know about the area, but if you say so, I suppose so."

"I think it's time that Risha found out what she's capable of.If we get the power, we want the opportunity to use it.Besides, if you don't know your power, you can't compare it to your surroundings.It won't lead to any improvement in the future. "

"Yes, I understand."

"Besides, if you do this, you will also be recognized as the next owner by the subordinates.In the future, it will be necessary to do it as the next main player. "

Joshua said so and gave Risha the bill.

The bill passed is devoid of any aberration.Made of wood, the palm of an adult is large.A word of prayer is written on the surface with [magic letters (arts glyphs)].

It is the trial of the House of Rayseft to put this in the designated shrine.

But why did my father suddenly say this?

"Um... Father?After all, niisama.... "

And Joshua and Celine's expression became steep.

- Shit.

I thought so, but their expressions soon returned to normal.

"... that's right.I don't know what luck worked, but he was awarded a medal.Maybe there are people who know about it and make noise.That is why we accelerated the trial this time.And don't call that brother. "

"... yes.I'm sorry. "

My father still cares that he was awarded the Silver Cross.

That is why we have carried out the trials imposed on the next employer.

"Finally, I'll have a escort on the road."

"Escort?

"That's right. This trial is supposed to be open to donation.It's only natural for a magician to do that. "

"So, who's the guard?

"I think you've already noticed, but these two behind you."

Joshua said so, and two unfamiliar men stood behind him lowered their heads.

"To the right is Ralph.On the left is Shauga. They can both stand up and take care of themselves. "

Joshua changes the tone and softens the tone.

When I briefly introduce them, they take a step forward.

A middle-aged man with an inert beard and a young man wearing a black coat all the way to his mouth.

"I'll see you for the first time, miss.My name is Ralph.I want you to know something. "

"... my name is Shauga."

Ralph smiled kindly at Risha, and said his name briefly and became quiet again, whether Shauga was a silent character.

"Ralph is a little familiar, but I hope he's relaxed.Well, I don't mind kicking your ass if you look coarse.I might rather be happy. "

"Yes, Milord...."

"What is it? If you don't want me to say that, I always say change your attitude."

As Joshua said, when Ralph showed his weak face, the next shauga burst out.Immediately say "... rude" and restore your expression.

"As for Shauga... I see.You can think of it as shadow or air.Being careless is the trick to hanging out well.That's what he wants. "

As Joshua explained, Shauga nodded.

But...

"Are you sure?

"Everyone is comfortable.It is also a measure of those who stand up to be able to provide an environment in which they can easily do their work.And it shall never be a push by him that standeth up.

"Yes"

"As the next owner, I want you to learn how to use and relate to people from now on."

When Joshua said that, she stared at her eyes and eventually opened her mouth.

"Risha, go deep into the cave and prove it.Is that okay? "

"Yes, I understand!

That's a good answer.

... that's how Risha decided to go to House Rayseft territory.

After that, Ralph and Shauga left King's Landing and spent more than a dozen days in a carriage entering Laiseft territory.After meeting with the deputies in the Territory, I came to the test.

As I learned along the way, Ralph and Shauga held positions called 'adventurers'.

Adventurers are special mercenaries in Sapphireberg, the kingdom's neighbor, who organize their guilds like magicians and, under their control, receive a wide range of requests from nobles, merchants, civilians, especially escorts and vigilantes.

Sometimes they advance the exploration and exploration of land where monsters appear, and dive into ancient ruins to scavenge monsters.

Ralph and Shauga were both familiar with the venue, and both had the style of veterans as adventurers.

Risha enters the cave and asks the two of them.

"I was talking to my father in the reception room, but have you two known him long?

"Yeah, it's nice to have Raceft's husband do a lot of work for us."

"... I've been invited to battle several times.It's all around. "

This means that these two people are fairly trusted by their father.

It is customary to attach people close to the basic offering.It puts a man who would never betray a servant or a family member.Putting these people aside means that they stand up, but they are trusted by their father.

"I didn't expect you to follow me this far."

Really?

"Yes, the two of you are going to the woods along the way, and we're going to the cave alone."

"It's basic to put the magician in the vanguard.This time, I think that's how it was shaped.

As for this, it doesn't seem that my father was overprotective.

Indeed, it is the basic way of forming a formation to defend the magician.The magician casts a spell while those who are good at melee combat support the avant-garde.It is a basic principle, and it is a very natural way of thinking.

That's why my father used to say, "Of course."

Ralph strokes his inert beard with a suspicious expression.

"Well, why would Raceft's husband let a young lady do this?Even though I haven't been to the Magic Court yet, I can't help but wonder why you showed me your strength earlier. "

"... I see.Everything is too young. "

"That's what you think.Do you really need proof for the next term?If you look at your daughter's skills, you'll get one shot. "

"... ahh, you can't use such magic even if it's said that someone of the same age is talented."

Certainly, that would be the right question.Even a child of the same age, of the same magician aristocracy, does not seem to have received this kind of practical education.

I don't know if the Rayseft family's education is tough from generation to generation, or if it's just my father's key, but I don't think so in other houses.

On the other hand, Risha suddenly had an idea of what her father had to say.

"... I'm sure my father is in a hurry."

"Milord?

"... is rushing about the next employer?

"Yes, I want to familiarize myself with what I deserve as the next winner."

"What do you mean?

"... did you know I have a brother?

When asked, Ralph somehow strayed.

"Um, um, well, that's the story of the Rayseft family."

"Did you know?No, you know that. "

"Well, I could hear a lot of things going in and out of the House of Rayseft, and at the time, did my husband say a lot of mourning, because it was like that?"

"My father's anxiety is related to his brother."

"Are you relieved?

"My father abandoned Niisama and made me the next master.That's probably why..... "

"So, Milord thinks that was a mistake?

"No, perhaps, but I don't think my father has that much in mind.Oniisama moves vigorously every time... well, I don't know what to say, but that must be an obstacle for my father.I feel that way. "

"... hah"

Ralph replied that he didn't seem to understand the point.

"That's right. I also thought that if the abandoned person practiced magic in the garden until late or studied magic, my father would be... not just my father, but what do you think?

"Well... hah, I see, I don't want to be slightly beaten up, so I want to crush it.Ha, so this time, you're going to turn your daughter's position into a stone, right?

"Yes, I think so.Niisama will no longer be interested in the governor of the House of Rayseft, but I think that's how my father is trying to put pressure on him. "

Saying so, Shauga opens her mouth.

"... is Milord's judgment correct?What do you mean, you're incapable of breathing?

"If Niisama is incompetent, I'll be a stone rolling down the road."

"Ha... no, no!That's the end of it.... "

"Oniisama is smart and has a magical arm.I always think I'm someone I can't compare to. "

"But did Milord dishonor you?So there was a serious reason why we couldn't do it?

"No, it's just that the magic is less than standard."

"The lack of magic... is deadly for the military?

"Really?I don't always wonder about it.If there was a problem, I wouldn't have done it to my uncle's apprentice. "

"Er, speaking of the young lady's uncle, is he a famous magician of molten iron in the Kingdom... his apprentice!?

"... so you think your breath is being handled directly by the Master of the Nation?

"No, because it's the good news of the family, isn't it?

And I said, "Well, that's certainly why I started."

Certainly, if you think about it now, it's not impossible for my uncle to think so then.

I feel sorry for my abandoned nephew and feel at ease.If he cares about his family, it's no wonder he thinks so.In fact, when he asked his uncle to teach him, he didn't have a magical talent.My uncle is also my uncle, and it is hard to imagine that I have discerned his abilities.

But it is an unshakeable fact that he is talented.

"There is also a decisive reason why my father stepped into this."

"What's that?

"Niisama was commended for her role in the Nadar accident and awarded the Silver Cross Medal."

"Did the Nadar accident mean the recent battle in the western Kingdom?

"... I have heard that the nobles of the West have been turned on by the Empire and rebelled."

"No, why are we fighting in the West again?"

"Niisama went west for a reason, but she got caught up in it by accident.At that time, I saved His Highness from the crisis, served as His Highness on the battlefield, and lifted the head of the Sergeant. "

"Lifting your neck is... a true story?

"Yes"

"... speaking of the Nadar accident earlier, I have heard that as the first group of His Highness Seiran, a ceremony of meritocracy was held for all the countries."

"The Silver Cross Medal was supposed to be awarded if you didn't play a role.Sure, it was one of the top things I could get personally.... "

"The tribute came after His Excellency Louise Rustinel, the Count and the Barons who stopped the Empire's warrior, Barg Gulba."

"Third class."

"... did you complain?

"It seems so. Probably because he was so active that he couldn't complain.In fact, the participating lords also admitted that it was a good job. "

When Risha looks down sadly, Shauga asks.

"... I mean, is that all you can do, so you think your daughter deserves a rest?

"Yes, Niisama should still be the owner of Rayseft.I can't talk about it anymore. "

I can only sigh on this matter anymore.Why are you so stubborn?No matter how many times you think about it, you don't get the answer.He and Gown said, "Man is a creature that moves with emotion," but he didn't understand.

"It must be magic."

Yes, as long as it has magic.This wouldn't have happened had it been for magic.

No, on the contrary, it was because there was no magic that he might have put so much power into it.

"Whatever I say, magicians value the amount of magic everywhere."

"... battle ability, range of magic you can use, great magic.It's quite different just because it's magical.If you have more magic, you won't be despised by the same warlords. "

Lisha understands both of them.I can understand that. But this is probably a very common perception.I might change my mind if I saw him, but I couldn't get away from "a boy with a little magic."Maybe you've heard the story just now in half.

When Risha filled her chest with nothing to worry about.

And Shauga set up a pine tree toward the back of the cave,

"... here they come."

When Shauga looked in the same direction, there was a creature in a strange shape.

A creature - no, it would be more appropriate to call it a monster than a creature.

A strange and creepy figure, like a doll on the torso of a spider with many feet, makes her eyes shine faintly in front of her.The upper body always lacks stability and is fluffy like a jellyfish that is jerked by the waves.The color of the body seems to be a photograph of the spider's color as it is, and the eyes are sparkling red and glowing.

... according to my father Joshua, the creatures that inhabit this cave are nonexistent in the plains and are monsters with a stream of monsters that appear in the depths of the Cross Mountains.

Naturally, the ecology is not normal, and movement and behavior are far from normal creatures.

Ralph's face, which saw the monster, was exposed.

"Is this guy, or is he...?

"... no, it's a creature with that flow.Not like that. "

"That's right.No, I didn't curse you... don't surprise me. "

When Ralph heard Shauga's words, he leaked them with peace of mind, but he didn't break his hard expression.Is your vigilance high? While suppressing your breathing sounds like you're holding your breath, your eyes are always pouring on monsters.

"Is that, or is it, a monster that came to that monster?

"... yeah. It's a horrible monster."

"It's different and completely black... it's even creepier.I was mistaken because I looked alike. "

This is a pretty creepy look in front of me right now, but it's not a solid black color like Ralph said, but it has a good color everywhere.However, since the figure on the upper body is fluffy like a doll packed with cotton, I feel terrible.

"... you'll need five or six magicians to defeat one of them while you gather the avant-garde."

"Shauga, who is this?

"... we can beat them enough.If it wasn't a monster in the first place, it wouldn't be such a threat. "

I see. I'm sure it is. "

Ralph pulls out a sub-sword that is easy to navigate even in the cave, holding the torch in one hand.

My partner Shauga was a swordsman, or he took out a throwing sword from behind his jacket.

According to Shauga, it seems to be a < person >.In the presence of the stream just mentioned, the lower body like a spider receives the movement, and the upper body fights with a thorn like a spear from the spider's body.

It's an ecology that can't be thought of as a normal beast.No, I doubt it's even a real creature.

There were three of them.A total of six red eyes are looking at us.

When exposed to that gaze, there is no choice but to be frightened.

Your whole body is hairy as if an insect were crawling around your back.

Even on the soft walls of the cave, how many feet is the posture a tablet?Without losing posture, the spiders on the lower body crawl endlessly, vertically and horizontally.

"... be careful, miss."

"Yes, I will use magic first."

When you say so, you immediately use magic to create a light source.

─ A floating soul. A shady fire that does not burn when touched.Everything is quiet. "

When a few balls of yellow-green light popped out of the magical formation, it began to illuminate the cave as it drifted through space.

It's not until daytime, but it keeps a lot of light in the cave.

Now it is possible to secure sight without having to hold the lights, and the avant-garde can use both hands freely.

The moment Ralph's vision was secured, he threw away the pine lights and jumped to the nearest < one. >

The sword's arm stood up, and the monster who showed agile movement would not take a step.

On the other hand, Shauga takes a position close to Risha and controls them while throwing a sword for throwing.

Speaking of which, Risha was the most firepower capable of... recalling the precautions for magical warfare in the confined space.

In confined spaces like caves, the magic of handling fire is strictly forbidden.Fire reduces the air in the space, so if you use the fierce magic of your hand, you'll lose consciousness and even risk losing your life.In addition, space is limited, so you can't use too powerful magic.This is because we must also consider the possibility of influencing our allies.

─ The judgment of the sword that threatens the feet.This will tear through enemies and make them fierce.Deliver now to the earth our prayers for the enlightenment. "

- [Stone Sharp Sword (Rear Szapper)]

This is the magic my father learned when he took me to the Southern Magic Fair.

It is said to be one of the basic magic used by southern magicians and is often used in group warfare.

A magical formation is built on the ground directly beneath Ralph.

A stone sword was protruded instantly from the lower body of the "Gugu", which felt strange.

The giant sword was not meant to be a skewer, but he slashed several legs and flew away.

Ralph suddenly attacked the Lost Foot Balance.

"Wow!!

Slash the human arm off the upper body and stick a sword to the head of the lower body where it is defenseless.Apparently, this monster is an accessory with the upper body and the lower body seems to be the main body.

On the other hand, we will again prepare the magic of [Shi Jianxian (rear sword zapper)].

... this kind of magic would be appropriate if used in this situation.The spider's body is large and easy to hit because it crawls, and even if the magically produced stone sword falls off, it inhibits < 1 > 's mobility.If you slow down, Ralph and Shauga are good friends.

Lisha pursues the monsters with a magical attack with cover.Or block the earthen walls, or stick a stone sword, as we saw earlier.

If you can't fire it, you can attack it with weight.

When the < Higumo > approaches, he creates a barrier of dirt and stops it.

Point the [Shi Jian Sword (Rear Szapper)] at the back.

If Ralph tries to get away from him, he raises a wall of earth behind him.

In the nearby area, the foot is uneven with low magic to seal the agile movement.

Eventually, the < Higumo > became immobile.

Ralph holds his sword and throws a compliment.

"Excellent work, miss."

"Yes, thank you."

"... it was an accurate support.Always so calm that I don't think I've ever fought. "

"I think this kind of battle is normal as a magician....?

"No, that's not true.The wizard is surprisingly selfish, and there are a lot of people who think that they are the main characters.I'm going to use my magic, so you guys are going to make it work.The young lady will match us, so it's easy to fight anyway.I feel the same peace of mind when I'm escorting my husband. "

"I know it's natural to use magic to suit the situation.Niisama taught me to look around and use things around me. "

Are you relieved?

"Yes, the way you fight using the objects around you will allow you to exercise your magic quickly enough to reduce the process of creating objects, saving you spells and magic."

"That's right. It was all about the environment, not the magic I was really good at."

"Observing the surroundings carefully and staying calm at all times is the main thing to do as a magician."

"Hey, I saw that.I want to talk to the same adventurers, the wizards. "

Thereafter, they still send praise as though they were praise killings.

That means that the wizards of other countries are sitting on top of their technology.

And it's time to take a step forward.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, the scaffold collapsed.