Four years have passed since Aldis reunited with Rona.
After seeing Lupus move to the Caucasus Forest and settled down, he moved from place to place, earning the necessary income from requests for subjugation. There is no such thing as a partner who meets Aldis with Rona. The black-haired boy, who was able to deal with difficult defeating requests one after another without forming a party, was increasing his name as the "user of sword magic" with the title of "Three Great Demon Slayers".
"No harvest again?"
"Oh, unfortunately."
A road leading to the royal capital Gran. Aldis responds without feelings to Rona who asked while walking.
Oral tradition for the last four years. Aldis was traveling with Rona, searching for archeological sites based on documents and documents. However, they still have no clue to return to their home world. I couldn't hide that disappointment. Aldis's will not be able to give up because he is shown in front of him that he can cross the world.
On the other hand, Rona doesn't seem as depressed as Aldis. Jitsu: Of course. Unlike Aldis, Rona has the freedom to travel around the world whenever she wants. Occasionally, he disappears, leaving a light word saying, "I'm coming back a little."
According to Rona, "I'm back soon." Apparently, the flow of time is very different between the world beyond and this one. Although it was not measured accurately, it seems that one year here will probably be about one day in the future. That's why when I met Rona four years ago, there was a discrepancy between my perceptions.
"Isn't this almost done in the kingdom or in the city-state alliance? What's next?"
"That's right ... it's time to reach the empire."
Aldis is based in the capital city of the Nagras kingdom, Gran. The Union of City-States is located west of the Nagras Kingdom and has a friendly relationship with the Kingdom. As a result, the traffic is active and a lot of information comes in.
But the story is different for the Emmenian Empire, located southeast of the kingdom. Kogo: The dip in the two countries, which originally crossed the territory many times, is deep. Apart from humans who traveled around like mercenaries and merchants, there was little exchange between the two countries.
If there is little interaction, naturally less information will be transmitted. Moreover, it is difficult to obtain information that Aldis wants. The only way to look for clues is to go directly to the site and gather information.
"North? Bronchel?"
"I can go there anytime, but the Empire will not."
In terms of distance from the royal capital, the Republic is closer than the Empire. But the physical distance is less of a constraint for Aldiss who can travel at high speed without resorting to walking or carriages. We would expect it to reach the western end of the continent, but there was not much difference between the Empire and the Republic.
The problem is the situation. The relationship between the two countries, which was originally severe, is getting worse here. Heavy iron was triggered by a newly developed mine in the northern part of the capital city. Until then, heavy iron, which could only be collected near the border with the empire, comes from land near the capital.
Heavy iron, contrary to its name, has a lower specific gravity than iron, and when refined, turns into a harder material than steel using iron. It is widely used in agricultural tools, daily necessities, and building materials, but its most useful value is in the equipment worn by soldiers. The increased production of heavy iron and four years have disrupted the military balance between the two countries.
The empire would have been impatient. To them, the kingdom's strength grows as the time spent holding it up increases. There is no way to silently watch the strengthening of the virtual enemy country's strength, which is not going to enter the war anymore, and these days, instead of "whether it will become a war", the topic of "when will the war begin?" there were.
"It's not the point of gathering information when the war begins. In such a case, we should look into the empire first."
"Well, I have no choice but to look back now."
"That's right ... Isn't it okay to feel a bit responsible?"
Rona is one of the reasons that prioritized the city-state alliance over the empire in the first place. The city-state federation, which trades with lots of unusual food from other continents, is a very intriguing place for the gluttony Rona. This is the result of Rona's emphasis on bitterness, giving priority to exploring the city-state union.
Certainly, the tension with the Empire was not so high at that time, but it would be too good to pretend to put yourself on a shelf.
"Oh, I'll keep silent because the gate is approaching."
Rona throws out her duty to answer because the north gate of the royal city is near.
"I'm not going back to the beast only when it's convenient."
"Wow!"
A golden beast screamed at the disgruntled gaze of a dog like a dog.
"Aldis? Are you Aldis?"
Aldis, who walks through the gates and walks on the avenue of the Imperial Grand, was suddenly stopped. A boy appears in Aldis's eyes wandering in search of the voice's master.
The boy is wearing top-down clothing that looks good. Pearl white hair was half way lower than Aldis.
Crude An atmosphere that is not always, but cannot be said to be good. He is neither a mercenary nor a noble, nor a resident of the favela. A boy who ends his life in the city and gives a feeling of being close to that of a typical royal capital.
"Long time no see!"
"... Circle?"
"Yes, I'm Cyrill. Good. I thought I was forgotten."
A boy who is a servant at a certain firm in the city state rating. That was Cyrill. Four years ago. He accidentally saved the crisis in the Forest of Caucasus.
Aldis later decided to defend himself against the demons and beast swarms that rushed to Ratingen, who was also the catalyst behind that.
"It's been a long time. It's been two years ...?"
"Yes, I guess the last time I met was long before that."
Kirill, who has become an adult voice after a period of disorientation, affirms with a smile.
"I'm a lot longer again."
Aldis murmurs to envy the growth.
When I first met Kirill was twelve years old. At that time, the height difference from Aldis was great, but now it is only about half the head. The only reason why the height difference is shrinking is that Cyril has not just grown.
"Why do you want to go to the capital city?
Unlike four years ago, Cyrill is no longer a child. Even though it's still half-baked, you may still be assigned to some work. Or maybe it was coming as someone to attend.
"Actually, I was going to go to a school in the royal capital the day after tomorrow."
"What? A school? Is school a Mariuresu school?"
"Yes"
Aldis asks the surprising story again.
"Go to school? Do you?"
"Yes"
"No, what's your job? Or is there any money to go to school?"
Despite the fact that Mariures Gakuen allows ordinary people to enter, the tuition required for graduation is quite large. Unless you are a reasonably rich family, you will not be able to pass children. Even more, Kirill is a servant. You probably won't be able to afford your tuition, and most of all, you'll have to work at a firm as a merchant apprentice.
"The tuition is paid by Marrieda."
"Maryda?"
As the name came out of Cyril's mouth, Aldis frowned slightly.
Marrieda. It is the name of a woman who has a peculiar attitude and strange tone. At the same time, he was a young but merchant who managed the largest trading company in Leiting.
"Yes. When Aldis came to Leiting before, he told you about the royal capital."
Aldis puts his hand on his chin and refuses to recall the story of Cyril.
"... maybe what the sorcerer's grandfather was saying? Did you have the ability of a magician?"
I remembered that when I brought Cyril home from the Caucasus Forest, I stopped by a magician's shop. The sorcerer looked at Cyril, who was only twelve at the time, and said that he had something of magic. If you remember, Aldis remembered about three years ago when he visited Leytin and brought it up before Marida and Cyril.
"That's right. Marrieda remembered that," If you have the talent, it's better to use your talent than a merchant. "
No matter how good you are, your opponent is a magician who is not particularly famous. Normally I wouldn't be serious about talking. Even if you really believe it, there is no way to let a person who is a servant at a private company go to the path of a magician without permission.
But Marrieda has capabilities that no one can. It is a strange power that "the reality changes as selected in the dream." It's because of the ability to attract Aldis and Cyril, and the fact that Aldis was forced to take part in the defense in Laytin, given Marida's dreaming abilities-or her abilities.
Aldis thought he might have seen something in his dream again. I can only guess, as only Marida knows what the dream is, but is it a scene where Cyrill is a magician or a figure of Cyrill living in the royal capital?
"So he persuaded her husband and sister and helped me with all tuition and dormitory expenses."
For Cyril's master, Marrieda was the benefactor who saved the crisis in the firm. She is still a benefactor for her sister-the only daughter of a merchant owner that Cyril calls-and she seems to be a childhood friend. If Marrieda were seriously persuaded, she would not object to sending Cyrill to school.
"Just .... Instead, I was strictly ordered to bring my silver cup home ... but ..."
Turning from the crisp tone before then, Kirill drops the tone as he feels heavy.
Kirill calls the Silver Cup a memorabilia given to the best graduate of Mariureth Academy. In other words, "Take the Silver Cup home" was synonymous with the instruction "Graduate the school at the top."
Certainly, Kirill was a clever kid when he first met him, but it is hard to imagine how hard it would be for a graduate to be a school graduate. Aldis offered a reassuring encouragement when he couldn't remember words for a boy who had been burdened before enrollment.
"I can only say that I should do my best."
"Yes……"
Dispelling Aldiz turns to the dark air.
"Well, are you preparing for admission right now?"
"Yes. And I'm looking for something I can do while going to school. Even though Marrieda will pay for my tuition and dormitory, I still need the money to buy daily necessities."
"Work, hey ..."
Hearing that, Aldis's eyebrows move. I thought this boy could be used to solve a problem that is bothering me recently.
"Well, I wish you were fine, why don't you get hired by me?"
"To Aldis?"
In an unexpected offer, Cyrill shows a surprised look.
"Ah. For more information ... yes, do you talk while eating while eating?
"Oh, yes"
"Is there a store you want to go somewhere?"
"I'll leave it to you. I'm still unfamiliar with the royal capital and I don't even know where to go."
Aldis names the accustomed inn.
"Then go to" Seseragi-tei "?"
"Seseragi-tei?"
Apparently it was a name that was not remembered by Cyril. But even if you don't remember the name, an event that will never be forgotten will immediately remind you.
"Don't you remember? The hotel where I stayed four years ago when I first met me."
"Ah……"
Perhaps Kirin was convinced, and she turned her face pale the next moment. He might have been welcomed by Merrill's self-proclaimed "Creative Cuisine" and remembered that day when he had to finish the meal.
"... Ah, that inn?"
It's a sad face that will make you cry.
"What's going on?"
"Yes, yes ..."
A prompt message of consent is barely heard from Cyril's voice in the prompting Aldis voice. It was a bit more squeezing than when I talked about the Silver Gin earlier, and was squeezed out in a sunk tone.