"I've been to Knights School a couple of times, too."
"... was it?"
Sure, there could have been times when that story was up.
Rastad remembers that time, too, or he's smiling bitterly.
"Speaking of which, that happened. I miss you."
"What kind of student was Rude? You're not very good at studying, are you?"
"Yes, yes. Was seating a little behind the middle? However, I was good at practical skills. Except interpersonal."
"... because the sword was poorly handled."
I've been bad with swords for a long time.
However, as for the shield, I knew how to handle it for some reason long after I was born. Somehow, this is how I should move it the next time, when I can see something like that, but that wasn't any sword.
"You've been doing that for a long time. Rude."
"But he was an excellent student. That's why I must have missed you when your father made the decision to stay home."
"... Was it"
Rustad's father treated me like a real son, a daughter, against me and Manichia.... Sometimes but sometimes I went to show my face but I hadn't seen him in the past year or so.
"Even now, Dad talks a lot about you. Especially lately. Ever since it started appearing in the papers, I've already told people I know to brag about it."
"... that's not good again."
"No, well, I'm talking to you, too."
"Hey."
... You're being called by the king.
You're going to be seen by a lot of people.
"Parents, hey"
Nin looked very disgusted.
... If she were to go to court, she would also have the opportunity to face her family.
"Dad will be happy to see Rude for the first time in a long time. He was so much cuter than me, and he was so sweet."
That's what he said to tease me.
... that would just be different. I knew perfectly well that that guy cared about Rustad.
"Me and you are in a different position. I'll take over the house in your case, so he'll be tough too, won't he?"
"Sort of. I used to think it was a pain in the ass, but now I know very well. And yet - oh, when's the first time I've had a relaxing conversation like this!"
He stretched his back out thoughtfully and sat back in his chair.
"After all, is life hard in court?"
To Manichia's doubts, Rustard elbowed himself to the table.
"Bye. I have to do my job while I peek into the complexion of the other nobles. No matter how great we are, people don't follow us without paying attention around. Most nobles are now starting to take over their jobs from their parents. Nin doesn't seem to have anything to do with that."
"I'm leaving it to my sister. You're a sweet little sister."
"Isn't it just a hassle?"
Nin has a tongue for my words.
... Well, Nin's sister seemed happy to take over the house, maybe not bad.
There is a separation between the stories, and Manicia heads to the kitchen to prepare her tea.
Rustard is dropping Nico off and his appearance.
"Rastad.... can I ask you a few questions about the World Conference?"
Because of this, it's bad for slow rastard, but I really wanted to make sure of one thing.
"Hmm? What?"
You guessed how I felt like that, he tells me in bright shape.
I ask questions while I grab my chest out of it.
"The Demon King isn't the only one to talk about at the World Conference... right?"
"Of course."
Perhaps the next thing you think will be the most talked about is the combat-type homunculus.
"Will Brunkels be joining us this time?"
Brunkels is the most involved in combat homunculus. whether that country will participate in this meeting. That was what bothered me.
In my words, Rustard slapped his neck vertically.
"I plan to participate. I'm talking to him from here once, and he says, 'I don't know, like a combat homunculus'. Perhaps, but even if we talked about it, we thought it might be a different story or push it on someone."
"Somebody?"
"I might just end up punishing someone for taking the liberty of pursuing research. In fact, it's not Brunkels in the past, but it's confirmed cases like that."
… you decide that you are not doing research across the country?
"But... the Homunculus who helped us are all saying it, right? Can't you do something about it?"
I couldn't help but hit Rastad with anger, but my voice got so powerful.
"Those are all statements by the combative homunculus. It's hard to pursue just what Homncrus said. In front of you thinking about Homuncrus, I don't really want to say it, but all I'm saying is Homuncrus, so..."
"... I know that"
"Most importantly, the other side will point out that we did not discard the combative homunculus and still manage it. Speaking of going to extract information, Brunkels might say, 'This is our responsibility, will you hand it over to this side?' If that happens, you look pathetic to the homunculus. Yes, I don't think it's going to go deep."
"... not without clearer evidence, is it"
"Oh, I'd like to punish you more clearly, too."
... a relationship between countries.
I guess there's a troublesome part of it I can't even imagine.
"That doesn't mean you ignore everything. I'm not going to do anything I can."
"Oh, okay"
What happens will depend on the situation on the spot.
... If Brunkels is still manufacturing the Homncrus, I want him to stop.
"Well, yes, without the strength of your shoulders. Rude and the others are just going to travel. What an aerial power Aerial this World Conference is! There are so many cute sub-people out there! Harpy sacubus on the elf, Lamia... some women may like you! Let's go hang out together!"
Manichia and Nin make me gaze.
Yes, no, I'm not interested...
"Oops, sorry. Manichia and Nin are cute enough, too. What if I hired you as a maid, Manichia?"
"You want to be killed?"
I'll grab Rastad's shoulder.
The maids and deacons of the court, that's what the nobles like.
I will never forgive that. In case there is, the world is ready to turn to its enemies.
"Jokes, jokes. Because I know that if you do that, you will kill me. I don't have any teeth right now."
Since school, me and Rastad have had a good battle if only practical skills.
I'm confident that my body will move better as an adventurer than Rustad, who is all about court affairs.
But... there's no way the rastard is all gone. I'm supposed to be working out for a while. Though time itself may be decreasing.
"Isn't that so? Or in your case, have you been moving lately?"
"No, not at all. I could ride a horse to get here, but my butt hurts and it hurts and I don't want to ride home anymore. I thought it was just a fairytale world to ride a dragon home."
Sounds like fun.
He squealed his hand in a pound.
"It was. I wanted to ask you one thing."
"What the fuck?"
"Don't you know about the brave Kiglas?"
That's when Nin opened his eyes. I didn't think I was going to hear that name again.
At the same time, she looks sober because she remembers the time. I saw that. Rastad is laughing like he's in trouble.
Manichia, too, Kiglas? and had twisted his neck slightly,
"Sure, you're the one my brother used to work with, right? I think I've already lost the position of a brave man, and I've seen articles like that."
Rastad nods with a crease.
"Uh yeah. I was giving you my position as a brave man, and I returned that letter of rights. I was a little concerned about that. Kiglas visited the castle once, but at that time his eyes had changed more than they had seen before. I spoke lightly, but you said, 'I'll work back up and come back for it'. Looks like Rude and I haven't even met."
... because we weren't particularly close.
"But what's going on? What can I do for Kiglas?"
"No... I think this will also come up at the World Conference when they say a giant labyrinth has been discovered in Aerial Country. There's one thing about the Demon King, isn't there? I was wondering if I could get this country's strongest Labyrinth Attack Party back together. Worldwide, adventurers in this country are at the top of the list - the names of brave parties, including Kiglas, have spread to other countries, and Aerial has nominated them immediately."
... you were so famous.
Indeed, compared to other adventurer parties, we had attacked many labyrinths in a row.
There may be other parties with as much strength as possible to do similar things, but there are no parties to execute, so they may have been known to other countries.
"I can't do Kiglas. He did have a lot of power, though. It's a habitual skill. Rude was hurt by it."
Nin doesn't seem to be much of a temper.
... If Kiglas worked out again, he might be regaining his powers outside of his skills, but Nin didn't really like Kiglas.
"... you did. Kiglas didn't even talk about her skills. I was wondering if you could figure something out. Well... for now, the guild clerk I was working with is in this city too, right? Can you talk to me later?"
"... ok"
"Thanks. The Giant Labyrinth offense itself is going to be much later. And if you have the strength to fight, don't worry, I won't be forced to ask you to collect it from another country."
... a giant labyrinth?
Beyond finding out that the administrator of the labyrinth is the Demon King, or any of his associates - I was just curious about the labyrinth that recently appeared here.
Manicia came back with tea. Lined up in front of us, Rastad leaned his neck.
"Is this more or less over?"
"Oh."
"Then that concludes the difficult story!"
Rastad grinned, holding his hand tight. Then we killed time with stories of no other love.