I was also aware that that decision was ruthless.

It is obvious from the look on his face how prepared Kaylis was to hang that story on to me.

And on top of that, I overtook his desire to "protect the Toretto".

Even if Kayliss didn't interpret, it seemed like the two letters' no 'were passed on to Mr. Nelvia and Reggie, who were watching our exchange.

Everyone seems surprised to see how I unconditionally overheard Kaylis's desire to "stop by the Toretto" and unconditionally overtook his desire to "protect the Toretto".

... I also want to save everyone within my reach if I can.

The top priority exists only with a clear priority: the family, the close people, in the second place ourselves, and then the others, but that is why if there are people in danger of their lives in front of us, we will not hesitate to help.

But now I just don't have the power to protect everyone.

The enemy has at least ten Elves. No matter how optimistic you think, this won't mean the total.

I don't know how many more weeks I should stay here if I'm going to wait for you to attack me from over there. If you attack from here, the battle location is the enemy's home ground. The interests of the land lie with the enemy, and traps can be stretched all you want.

Besides, if every person has the special ability to resemble Reggie and even collaborate...

This one is quite strong among the people, Mr. Nelvia, only to the extent that Reggie, the Spiritual Body of the Beast People (Esteria). Kaylis, who would have almost no fighting ability. And I can only use magic to the extent of protection.

Differences in battle power are historical. If you get bumped from the front, it's even possible that everyone, except Reggie, will be a foot wrapper.

Even if you fight decently, you have a thin eye for winning...... aside from whether or not you could lose 10% and get killed, I can't pass it up.

Once I took Mr. Nervia on a beastman crusade, but that was a situation I could see invading my village and imperial capital sooner or later if I let it go.

On top of that, I had a full season of strength, too, and even put defensive magic on myself and Mr. Nervia beforehand. That's why I was also able to deal with a powerful irregular named Reggie.

"At least you won't fight the Elves unless my collar comes off."

Kaylis, who heard my words, muttered "... yes" in a weak manner.

... You seem to be beaten up like a child scolded hard by his parents.

Neither is guilt inspired by how he is, but that's why you can't commit the foolishness of challenging a group of powerful enemies with greatly diminished current power.

… I kept my painful chest under control and made the choice to "abandon the toilet”.

I've become a brave man as an advertising tower (propaganda), but I don't remember being a real brave man or any other fine dust.

I think it's some kind of madness to risk your life for someone else you don't know until you fight.

Only a handful of close people decide that I will protect anything. Wanting more than that would be the one called high hopes. If you are unscrupulous and fall to the end of the day, you have no ex or child.

"What I want to protect most now is you and Nelvia, Reggie, and then Kaylis. I would never want to do anything that would put those three in danger. '

Kaylis, who can no longer even reply to my resolute attitude and remarks, leans down.

And while Mr. Nervia watched with a worried face, Kaylis eventually bowed his head to me.

"... I'm sorry to say that I went too far. The sun is already setting, so we should leave here tomorrow morning."

Obviously, windy obedience such as reluctance.

This exchange may have resulted in a deep groove being carved between me and Kaylis in the future.

Kaylis, who had finally come to give me a lot of looks lately, may come to have far-eyed eyes like he did before again.

Still... I knew I could never substitute for the safety of my family.

At least I didn't doubt at this point that this was the best choice.

Yes... and then I didn't even think of fine dust at this time to regret that I should have discussed it with Kaylis more.