The next moment, I tried to jump and distance myself from the Magic Sword.

The chair I was sitting on fell down loudly.

Even that super adventurer couldn't handle the beast.

When I heard that such a presence was sealed, I couldn't keep my cool.

In contrast to me, Sieg was calm.

"It's okay. You've never heard of Magic Beast appearing from a Magic Sword, have you?

"That's true, but...."

"And if it's such a dangerous thing, it's going to affect me and Ronald, too.Have you ever felt such a sign?

Indeed, I have never felt any abnormality with Sieg or Ronald, who has spent many years with the Magic Sword.

Still... I shook my head.

I do care a lot, and I'm worried about Siegfried.

But I can still ask you that.

What's making a scene right now is betraying Sieg, who trusted me and told me a serious secret.

Yes, I can tell myself.

"I see. I'm sorry I broke my back. Go on."

"Ah... thank you."

Yes, with a slight smile, Sieg resumed the conversation.

"The existence of a beast in a magic sword, whereby the magic sword chooses a user and exerts a force that cannot be just a sword or a semi-magical sword."

I also know that in the Magic Sword, I choose the owner to have the will, and exert a special power.

... No, from Sieg's point of view, all magic swords contain special powers and will be remembered.

Even as I remembered my inner surprise, I listened to Sieg in silence.

"And that also has to do with why I came to be called Master's Most Apprentice.At that time, some of my disciples had skills unlike mine, were stronger with swords, and were chosen by magic swords. It was thought that the most disciples would be chosen from among them.... but betraying all those expectations, I became the master's best apprentice. "

Sieg continued pointing to the Magic Sword.

"It was considered the most powerful magic sword, because he chose it."

I know.

The moment I was chosen for the magic sword, I was by Zeke's side.

I remember Sieg being so excited that he rarely saw it.

... but the opposite of that time, Sieg's expression was dark.

"But I finally realized.I was chosen by the Magic Sword, that's all I got. "

"No, it's not."

That's what I'm telling you.

Still, my words never reached Sieg.

"Speaking of which, there was a beast in here that Master couldn't defeat.And yet I can hardly pull that power out.All you can do is strengthen your body. "

Sieg continued indifferently and without emotion.

"Once upon a time, no, a few hours ago, I thought that was fine.I'm a warrior, so I think physical strength is enough.In fact, he became a more powerful adventurer than anyone else, and he became a direct Alliance adventurer.That's why I was mistaken, even if I was doing well. "

Sieg continued, holding his fist as if he were confessing his sins.

"But it's not. I didn't try so hard to become an Alliance direct adventurer.... while holding this magic sword, it's the only person who can do that. "

No, yes, I wanted to scream.

I know how much Sieg was training to handle the difficult magic sword.

Whether it's Ronald's most disciple, the most worthy man in his name, it's Siegfried who has walked desperately.

The ability to specialize in the strangulation of Magic Beasts is a battle that was created to maximize the use of the Magic Sword before desperate training.

Sieg is by no means such a person.

... but I couldn't actually say that word.

Because I realized that what Sieg was looking at was the man who had been desperately scratching his efforts so hard ─ ─ Raust.

"I'm not far.Your core as an adventurer, your stacked stuff.... I had to keep my hands and feet tight at that time. "

At that time, I understood what it meant... naturally.

The moment Raust was cut by an auger in today's defense.

"What kind of fight specializes in stalling?I couldn't even attract an auger, even though Raust was holding the mutated Fenryl alone. "

Obviously there was something wrong with Augustus's movements at that time, so I couldn't help it.

Such words approached my throat.

But Sieg's expression didn't allow me to say so.

"At the end of the quote, it looks like Narsena jumped out.The power of the Magic Sword that I could pull out didn't even provide proper support.... without Hanzam, the guild clerk, I would have just pulled my leg. "

With a strong, too strong regret on his face, Sieg repeated his words.

"The power that can be drawn is not even at the feet of the master, but only at the feet and hands of the disciples.... what was I really proud of?

Cover your face with one hand like you can't stand it anymore, telling Sieg to confess.

"─ ─ I'm weak"

... I couldn't say anything to Siegfried.

◇ ◆ ◇

After a while, Siegfried returned to work with a clumsy expression.

All I could do was drop Sieg off.

After leaving the guild, I went home alone.

What should I say?

Such questions always dominate the mind.

I can't help thinking about it now.

Because any consolation is meaningless at a time I couldn't say it at that time.

... no, it would have been more likely that it would have been counterproductive where it was comforting.

In fact, Sieg is right.

Raust and Narsena were certainly better adventurers than Siegfried.

Now, the difference in strength may not be a big difference.

However, while Siegfried is a finished warrior, they are still growing.

No, on the contrary, they are finally at a time when their efforts have borne fruit and grown.

And the future is not far from where Siegfried can't catch up with them.

I didn't know what to tell Sieg, who would feel it more than anyone else.

"... hah"

Your breath unexpectedly leaks out of your mouth.

I don't know what to do, it's too difficult, but I didn't want to see Sieg like that.

There's nothing you can do to stop Sieg from feeling better.

What could I do to comfort Siegfried that I couldn't catch up with Raust... when I realized I was uncomfortable.

"... ah, why are you so upset?

I thought the reason for Sieg's moaning was because he wasn't feeling well.

But even though I wasn't by Sieg's side, I noticed more and more giggles.

The reason for this sigh is different ─ ─ Every time Sieg thinks he can't beat the Lousters, it increases.

Having realized that, I finally realized my true feelings.

"Oh, I see.I don't even think that Sieg is inferior to Raust. "

I know it in my head.

Sieg needs to reach Raust and Narsena.

Sieg can't accept mutated Super Difficulty Beasts on his own, and cannot deal damage close to fatal damage to Super Difficulty Beasts mutated by a single hit.

Not that Siegfried is inferior, but those two are insane.

Even the two of us who are still growing at a high pace may lose our enemies.

So it's only natural that Sieg can't win.

... I know that, but I'm not convinced of my feelings.

If I am still conscious now, I can remember when Sieg was chosen by the Magic Sword.

When I was chosen by chance as the magic sword, I could hardly even use its physical enhancement. I was desperately training as I was made a fool of.

And after trial and error, I used the magic sword by specializing in stalling, and as Ronald's greatest disciple, convinced all humans.

Every time I remember it, my heart screams.

Even Sieg must have never lost.

"... you knew the answer from the beginning.I didn't mean to comfort Sieg. "

I don't want to encourage Siegfried to sink before his overwhelming talent.

Still, I want to see Sieg get up.

As before, Sieg kept up his efforts and caught up with Raust and the others.

I finally understand what I have to do and I laugh.

"I wonder if it's a little harsh.But I can't help it.─ ─ That's what I like about Sieg. "

Yes, this is just a simple story from beginning to end.

Just because you want to see someone you like look cool.

I will dedicate everything I can to that end, and I have decided to be prepared.