"Liesha, what do you think of Noel?
Gareth inadvertently called and asked Riesha when the party drinks were over and the disbanded members followed their respective routes.
"What do you say?
As Riesha tilts her neck, Gareth pushes her glasses up with her fingers.
"We think the Purple Wolves (Lightning Bites) need people like him. So if it's possible, I want to pull it out."
"... is that serious?
Riesha was surprised, but Gareth continued to snort pale.
"While he is a speaker, he is strong enough for Wolfe to imagine defeat. In other words, support positions (buffers), including magicians, have problems - they are able to cover weaknesses in the ability of individuals to fight. It is an extremely valuable delicacy. If he becomes one of us, it may not be impossible to become the Seven Stars."
"Hey, wait a minute!
Risha hurries and waves to stop Gareth.
"Seven Stars!? Are you serious about that?!?
Seven Stars (Legalia) - That is a title given only to some clans who have achieved a great deal. The title has immense power and is comparable to that of the great nobility. So reckless and ridiculous is what even the co-seekers (Seekers) want.
"You know you want to give up a hundred steps and keep Noel company, right? Because in this industry, it's not uncommon to pull it out, and indeed, that kid is extraordinary. But that's why we can't go for Seven Stars! We haven't even been able to be a clan yet!
Risha stood up early, but Gareth remained calm.
"Of course, the case of the Seven Stars (Regalia) is tentative. But if our power improves dramatically, it will also be possible to do things that have never been possible."
"Well, that's true..."
"As a therapist (healer), it is of the utmost importance that your allies' survival rate is increased by improved combat power. There are limits to my resilience."
"Mm, mmm..."
As Riesha put it, Gareth leaked a grin.
"After all, is Reesha against his solicitation"
"... to be honest,"
I admit Noel is excellent, but it's also true that he's not the type of person I want to put together. Regardless of the harshness of the personality, I can't get a disturbing air.
"In the first place, can you solicit? You're able to play outside of the sky, right?
"From what I've seen, that party won't last long"
"Why?"
"Lloyd doesn't have enough ability to be a leader. He is a brilliant Seeker, but he also has the ability to lead people. One day we'll always have a problem."
"So you solicit where the party went to waste..."
"We want to unify our will among our members from an early age so that we can move quickly when that happens. If I'm late, the other party might take it from me."
Reesha thinks arm in arm.
Judging by Gareth's way of saying it, he doesn't mean he wants to draw anything into his people. As the word goes, if possible, to that extent.
What about the rest of us?
Wolf would definitely agree. Instead, you must want to actively keep company. That was well understood in what happened tonight. If Wolf agrees, the rest of us will follow suit. I can't think of the faces of those with negative opinions.
I mean, Riesha's the only one who disagrees. So Gareth must have told Riesha first. Of all the others in favor, it's just hard to disagree with one. Worst case scenario, I might leave the party with a sense of alienation, that's why I thought about it.
I'm glad you think about it, but I don't feel comfortable pulling my legs.
"... ha, okay. In the meantime, we agree."
However, he adds:
"Talk to the Wolves until the Blue Beyond is dissolved. Anyway, we would have been the only ones who disagreed."
"Okay. If that's all you need."
In the meantime, Riesha thought about investigating Noel herself. If you seem to have a serious problem, there is no solicitation. Gareth will understand, too.
Aiming up isn't bad. But more than that, Leisha didn't want to change the comfort of the environment.
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"Oh, here we go. On time today."
the city walls surrounding the vast imperial capital, on which Riesha stood.
Above the city walls overlooking the imperial capital is also open to the public, allowing anyone who is a citizen to enter. When things happen, the equipment planted inside the city walls will be operational and a strong barrier (barrier) will be deployed throughout the Imperial Capital, but fortunately it has never been used since the completion of the current Imperial Capital.
The time is 5: 00 AM. By the time the eastern sky starts to stain thin and blue.
It is not until 5: 00 a.m. that the city gate of Teito opens. It opens at five in the morning and closes at eight in the evening. In the still dark, people and carriages go out sparsely from each city gate.
The brunette boy, Lisha's aim, was in it.
Noel Stolen.
A member of the recently sold party, Blue Beyond.
Noel emerged from the gate as an easy-to-move light outfit, but actually very different. The vest you're wearing has a lot of weight sewn on it, and the wristband on your hand and ankle band on your foot also weigh in. Judging by the way the body moves, it should weigh nearly two hundred kilos overall.
In addition to all that weighting, he wears a mask on his face to limit his breathing. By loading the cardiopulmonary function, it is meant to be as effective as highland training. Can dramatically improve physical function for harder than normal workouts.
Noel, who went outside, jumped lightly, then ran out along the city wall.
That's a pretty fast pace. The outer circumference of the imperial capital is about twenty-five kilometers. If things are going the way they always are, they'll be back around in an hour. And another round of it - running fifty kilometers in total within two hours is Noel's workout every morning.
"Every time, I do it well..."
Riesha leaked her admiration as she watched Noel run.
Already two months after starting the investigation, on rainy or windy days, as well as the morning after a hard job, Noel will definitely not lack training.
Explorer, daily training is important. Few, however, are as thorough as Noel is the capital of this Seeker sanctuary.
Not only this run in, but after I got home, I did another two hours of indoor training, and that's one set. Besides, there's a minute for the night. Even for Risha, who is the same Seeker, there is no amount of training that seems sane.
On the contrary, for the first time in that time, it means that a speaker can be active on the line. It is also natural for a regular support position (buffer) to be treated as a miscellaneous fish.
Even for them, there is no need to become Explorers (Explorers) until they risk their lives, so there is not enough talent to dispel the reputation of weakest.
"Combat Function (Job) So fighting isn't the only thing in life..."
Rather, it is rarer to choose the path of battle. Even if you don't become a Seeker or a soldier, there is a way to keep you alive, because combat functions (jobs) give you stubborn bodies and skills to help you live.
Then why is Noel daring to take a harsh path?
Risha learned the answer in a conversation outside the sky (Blue Beyond).
"I will be a better Seeker than anyone else.... that's my promise to my dead grandfather."
It was such a sentimental grunt that I felt guilty about eavesdropping. Soon after, he was back to his usual scurvy attitude, which in turn had increased his authenticity.
Noel chose a harsh path to keep his promises to his dead loved ones.
The amazement when I found out about that fact was amazing. Thirty-four years of being born, it's no exaggeration to say it was the biggest shock.
Noel is never a good man, and rather, in investigating him, his relationship with the gang (Yakuza), the Barzini group (family), was revealed, but not as strange and repentant as before.
I guess that's because Noel has something that Leisha doesn't have. "Passion," Noel Stolen's heart, where he can dedicate everything to himself, has a hot flame on fire.
Reesha waited for Noel's return as she read the reasoning novel she brought with her.
Just about an hour later, Noel returns. The pace was not disturbed, but severe fatigue was felt. But it's not a goal yet. There's only one left.
Almost every day, I've watched Noel train as long as I have time. At first it was merely for investigative purposes, but now it is routine. Seeing someone working hard for a minute being a cold personality that I couldn't strive for, I felt that was the only thing that would give me the vitality to live for.
"It's about time."
I saw Noel coming back from the second circle. Today's time is one hour and 52 minutes. It doesn't stop right after the goal, slowly slowing down and getting used to the body. Eventually he stopped and repeated his deep breath with his mask on.
"hehe, good luck today"
When Risha whined small, she looked like she was rushing over to Noel. It's Tania, a blonde, big breasted beauty, a fellow Noel.
Noel took off his mask and received it when Tania smiled and offered him a towel and a drink. This is the usual sight, too. Tania never trains with Noel, but she always brings a plug when it's time to finish.
It is obvious that there is a preference. But Tania is already in a relationship with Lloyd. We started dating about a month ago. So, even when it comes to favor, I guess it's emotion as a companion. It is also possible that you have feelings like a sister for the younger Noel.
On the other hand, I was wondering if it was actually Noel who really liked Tania.
Not that I have any certainty. Just a hunch.
But sometimes people act the opposite way to give up what they can't get, or they're creatures who can't give up properly and sometimes obsess unconsciously. I don't know if that psychology is working for Tania, but it was considered likely enough.
Noel is thorough and stoic. I'm moving forward to fulfill my dreams, and I'm shredding everything that stands in my way. In a good way, pure, in a bad way, I'm not interested in the emotions of others.
Moreover, because some verses are concerned that it should be so intentionally, the troublesome thing about romance is decided to try to avoid it.
So while I understood Tania had no pulse, I understood how obsessed she was. The more I want to get what I know I won't get, this is also the universal psychology of people.
"I think it's time to go"
Reesha stretched lightly and put the reasoning novel she was reading back in her bag.
The sky is completely bright. It's time for the day to begin. The city is noisy too. Explorer (Explorer) business is closed today, but I had a lot of business to finish.
You can't keep looking at Noel. Besides, I've already done the necessary research, and I'm going to do the last routine to watch my morning workouts today.
"All the time - it's all about other people - something I can't care about."
Reesha told him to sing and jumped all over the city from above the city wall. A sturdy, flexible body, albeit considerable in height, will disable its impact.
But it's also true that it's a dangerous act.
"Cora uhhh!!! Don't jump!!!
The gendarmerie who was nearby made me angry as much as I wanted.
"Oh, I'm sorry. - Whoa!
Riesha hurried away at the same time as apologizing. If you get caught by the gendarmerie or something, you might lose your important holiday. It's best to get away here.
Riesha, confident that she had entered the downtown area and sprinkled, breathes a sigh of relief.
"Is that it? That's Senior Ophelia."
When I raised my gaze, I discovered strawberry blonde hair I saw at the edge of my vision.
"Ophelia Shen Pa ~ Yikes!
As he shouted in his voice, Ophelia looked back at him.
But seeing that red, sobbing face, Riesha was surprised and upset.
"Duh, what's wrong!?
To Risha, who asks worried, Ophelia wipes her undried tears.
"Reesha... I'm a little unhappy to know you..."
"Oh, you know us, too?
I mean, someone's dead, that's all. Thinking of a common acquaintance's face, Riesha hurt so her heart could be tightened.
"You're a kid I met once, too. In the same elf, Eileen was a big tavern singing princess. I just got word from the gendarmerie that she died at home on an owl flight..."
"Mr. Eileen..."
He was from a very beautiful elf, unlike the Reesha's. I remember being in the profession of a liquor store singing princess but not talking too much and always smiling.
If the pleasant Ophelia is the sun, she is the moon that gently illuminates the night. That beautiful face could be remembered immediately.
"Me, because we were close to that kid and we were each other's identity guarantors. So..."
Ofelia got stuck in the middle of the word and began to pound and weep. Reesha strokes her back gently.
"Senior, take care of yourself. At least until Mr. Eileen gets to where he's waiting, he needs to stand properly. I'll accompany you."
"... thanks. Well, you can't just cry..."
Ofelia extended her spine and took a deep breath.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I can walk properly."
That being said, it doesn't look right. I've never seen Ophelia so weak.
While gently supporting the walking Ophelia with her hands, Riesha had a fuzzy question.
"Senior, what is the cause of Mr. Eileen's death?
"... acute heart failure."
Acute heart failure - a condition that, as its name suggests, can suddenly make your heart work poorly. The main causes are strong stress and indigestion.
"... but it's crazy"
"What is it?
"Acute heart failure also occurs in elves, but unlike humans, I limit it to the elderly. Eileen was my age. Yet it's a little hard to think about dying of heart failure..."
"It is, indeed..."
Elves are sturdy compared to humans. Regardless of the age at which the activity limit is close, young people rarely get sick. So, as Ophelia says, dying of heart failure at a young age was indeed unusual.
But Eileen is an elf living in a human city. It is also quite possible that life out of the ordinary and the resulting stress have triggered heart failure.
When I tried to tell him that, Ophelia said with a serious face first.
"After all, weird...... I think Eileen was killed."