We were in a carriage, and we came to The Kitral Forest.

At the entrance to the forest are me, Brother Zeros and Teacher Kahle, Her Royal Highness the Princess and the soldiers.

Mr. Barnes with the axe is already in the woods. He oversees the exam.

"The other side of the forest is the goal. You will run that far."

"... you, you (...)?

"These are Mr. Zeros and Mr. Yuki. Use this."

Her Royal Highness took out two bracelets.

"This is a replica of ancient objects developed by the Sorcery Guild after the earlier war."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! What an honor!

Teacher Kahle screamed.

"" Ancient objects "are the heritage of the" ancient magical civilization (Elusion) "and transcend man's understanding. Even though it is a replica, what an honor for you to use for the exam. I can't stand this cahel, the tears!!

"Ko, it's an honor. Her Royal Highness."

"... this is what it is"

After Brother Zeros, I bow my head, too.

"Even over the course of 200 years, magicians could only make it to this extent. It's also less accurate than a real 'ancient object', and once used, it's the only thing that cuts off magic. But it also brings together the art of the" Magic Guild ". Don't forget that."

To Her Royal Highness's words, me and Brother Zeros salute you.

Is this bracelet an 'ancient object' - a replica of it?

In my day, there were holy swords and holy spears, and the Sanctuary Church used them all.

Are you saying that the real thing was scattered and that humans today made something similar? Awesome.

"You two will go through the woods with this' physical strengthening '. But on the way, Barnes will get in the way, so cut through it and run out of the woods."

"May I ask you a question? Her Royal Highness."

"Go ahead, Yuki."

"I don't know why I run with you."

"Think of it as seeing the difference between Zeros, who are used to ancient magic, and the general public."

"Difference, is it?

"Running through the woods at the speed of 'physical strengthening' is horrible, even if you're used to it. Tree branches, tree roots, slippery ground, wet grass… that's where we're approaching much faster than usual."

Her Royal Highness had an invincible grin.

"Mr. Zeros, you ran alone, you don't know how good it is. Compared to those unfamiliar with 'physical enhancement', I think you can see what excellence it is."

"Okay."

I want to talk to Brother Zeros. Where there is no teacher Kahle.

If your brother doesn't like me, I don't mind leaving the house.

But... I don't know what you mean when I try to get rid of you. It's disgusting if I don't make it clear.

Leave me alone. If anything happens to Loomia and Martha after I'm gone...

I'm gonna have to hate Brother Zeros.

"Thank you for this valuable opportunity. Her Royal Highness Princess Iris."

I received a gold bracelet from Her Royal Highness.

When I put it on my wrist, my body becomes more powerful.

I feel the same way when I use 'physical enhancement' myself.

Me and my brother are in the starting position.

Teacher Kahle left. He finally left me.

When we get into the woods, let's talk to your brother.

"May I? Okay, about position. Ready."

Her Royal Highness waves up her arms.

Mr. Clara - - No, His Highness Iris-Leastia looks just like Alice, after all. Alice had eyes on Lyle and hair color and mouth were very similar to her mother Remilia's. Her Royal Highness Princess Iris has inherited that feature.

Is that just someone else's likeness? Or...

─ No, let's focus on the exam now.

Brother Zeros deserves to be cleared, and I will follow to the point where I will not disturb you.

Let's talk like humans. After my brother went to the "Sorcery Guild" to learn magic, I never had a chance to do it again.

"Start exam!!

"─ I'm going." "Ha!

Me and my brother ran out at the same time.

Straight, into the woods.

─ ─ By the woods after the exam starts ─

My compliments to Her Royal Highness.

Unexpectedly, the teacher Kahle knelt down and told him.

"Because, Yuki the Common Son, which one did you let take the exam?

"It's rude. Kahle-Meegen which"

"There is no sardine commanded by soldiers!!

Kahle drank a soldier with a pinch of voice.

"Mr. Zeros-Grossalia is the one I've drawn on. That guy's magic capacity is amazing, even this me. Isn't that an insult, such as being able to compare such a person to a bastard?"

"... kahle-meegen"

Princess Iris told in a calm voice.

"What do you think this exam is?"

"I believe it is for His Highness Iris to see the fruits of our education."

"Results?

"Yes. The Zeros-Grossalia I educated is excellent and strong. Even if a powerful demon waits, it will break through, even if it hurts. I know this is an opportunity for Her Royal Highness to take a look at raising all of them."

"Did you recommend the dangerous mountains to the test venue?

"... dangerous? Who would do that?

"It was the one who went to look down."

"That person is just weak! Mages are all about power! Like that Sanctuary Church!!

Teacher Kahle exclaimed.

The air froze.

Both Princess Iris and the soldiers around her stare at Teacher Kahle with a frightened look.

"Oh. silence. The Church of the Sanctuary was contraindicated. But I'm not quite there enough to put it into words."

"The Church of the Sanctuary is doomed. Kahle-Meegen"

Princess Iris took a few steps, away from Kahle.

Because this man who speaks loudly, for a moment, looked like someone else.

"Using the legacy of the great 'Ancient Sorcery Civilization (Elusion)', the 'Church of the Sanctuary' was doomed. The Lindbell Sorcery Guild was founded with the ideal that that organization should be taught a lesson and not lost in strength. Did you forget that? Kahle-Meegen"

"I understand. If you're offended by my statement, I apologize."

Keeping her face down, Teacher Kahle glances.

"I was just thinking. What would I do if I had all that power..."

"Your lord is here as your teacher, Zeros-Grossalia, isn't he?

"Yeah, sure."

Teacher Kahle shrugged her shoulders.

"Yes, of course. I dedicate everything to educating Mr. Zeros correctly. That's only if it's Kahle-Meegen's viability."

"... does it look like"

Princess Iris nodded.

And looking behind the woods, I think.

that this exam is over for nothing and that they will return.

Feeling something creepy in Kahle-Meegen's look at the forest in the same way.