I was visiting Whitesword Castle, home of the Calvinella Knights.

It's been 10 days since I went to say hi as soon as I returned from Philsand.

"Buha! Buhhhh! Lord Wizard! Come on!"

"Oh, please!

I had business with the Knights Commander, but I'm in the courtyard now.

Because I was just grabbed by the Calvinella brothers and sisters of Gillion and Rio and, as usual, they gave me a training opponent.

Of course, the direct opponents are the Ogles created by [Creerito Ogle Platoon].

"GOOOOO!"

"Humph!

"Whoa."

Gillion and Ogle are currently fighting one-on-one.

I was impressed to see Gillion successfully recieve the attack by Ogle's stick with a shield.

"Ha ha!

"GOH!?

Ogle had been shielded with the momentum that shook down the stick and had broken his posture to a large extent at the front.

Gillion's sword cleaves his empty torso into a horizontal sword.

"Guh."

Ogle knelt down.

Gillion's attacks have certainly gained sharpness when it comes to dealing this much damage with one blow.

"Fuck you!

"Hey. That's it, that's it!

I rush to stop Gillion trying to wave his sword down to Ogle's neck muscle, where he can fall on his knees.

It doesn't feel good to be slaughtered in front of you, albeit a monster that you created effortlessly with a spell.

"Ha ha! Way to go! What do you say, Lord Wizard?

"Oh, you've improved a lot"

"What, so much so! Whatever you do, I'm Calvinella! haha!

Gillion, who shakes like a child, has a strange affection when she gets used to it.

After praising him, I spoke with Mr. Hard Work to Groaning Ogle and freed him with [Unmagic (Dispelmagic)].

"I'm not just proud of my power..."

"No, you can count on me."

"Isn't it easier to attach than before?

The reactions of the Knights crowd staring at Gillion, who prided themselves on flirting, were varied.

From the knights other than the Second Squadron, of which Gillion is captain, I still don't feel good. Still, from their point of view, I feel less malicious togee like before.

Seems quite appreciated by the servants. Direct power is very important in this world (Sedia).

Gillion is in rivalry over Arnoggia, the son of the current Knights Commander, and the seat of the next Commander.

Apparently the next Knights Commander will make his decision with a vote by the knight to whom he belongs, but so far Arnoggia will definitely still prevail. Anyway, the only knights likely to vote for Gillion are those belonging to the second squadron under his command.

Speaking of which, I don't see Arnoggia always asking me to train with Ogle at the same time or late as Gillion... thinking.

"Kakah."

"My Lord Gillion, you're annoying!

A bright voice of unmatched children echoed the knight's castle.

Seven children in servant's clothes, hand wiping, handing water to Gillion and applauding.

They were former sorcerer candidates I deposited with the Knights. It is such a bright look that it does not resemble where we met.

"Damn. Ha. You're not gonna suffer, are you?

"Here, you guys! First of all, say hello to the Wizard!

"" Hello, wizard which!

"Oh. Guys, you look good"

"Yes! Everyone in the castle will be nice to you!

The children, who were drunk by Riolia, gave me a knight's salute on time. Pretty brilliant stuff.

When asked as he stroked the head of the youngest child at the beginning, the child answers with joy.

I guess all the people in this castle are sweet because kids are like this. You were right to choose where to keep it.

"Mm-hmm. I'll have you guys work as Second Squadron members and Knights Captain SS in the future!

"" Yes. ""

Gillion seems to be popular with kids, too.

But with this knighthood in the middle of a factional feud, even though it's only seven, can we confirm where we belong now?

"... because right now it's about us who can afford to increase the number of personnel in the Knights"

As I was tilting my neck, Rio lia explained to me that she had doubts.

Does that mean it's for economic reasons?

"The Knights' management looks as painful as ever.... We're a lot better off because we have Calvinella family property and income..."

From what I've heard before, the Knights of Calvinella have misappropriated funding for their activities with assistance from the cities of the Lius Alliance, which are originally affiliated with the Alliance. But there has been no massive emergence of the dark in the last decade, and the contributions have been reduced a lot.

That's why we're in chronic financial difficulty because we can't even shred Knights personnel and equipment.

Recently, there was a case of a dark nest that was destroyed jointly with me, so they said they were negotiating an increase in their contributions based on it, but it's not ridiculous.

... Could that be my fault?

Suppose the city to which the Lius Alliance belongs doesn't have to fund the Calvinella Knights if they form an alliance against the Dark One with me...

"Wizard which!

"Hmm, what is it?

"Wizard, which apprentice have you become, Brother Log, or Daya or Ter, how are you?

Speaking of which, they haven't seen those three since I left them at Whitesword Castle two months ago, have they?

Walking would take them more than a day to get here from the castle of Zytheas, and they wouldn't be able to walk that way in the first place in their capacity as servants.

"Oh, sure. They're studying hard. One of these days, let's get him here."

"Good! Thank you, wizard which!

"... oh yeah"

Watching the kids rejoicing, I came up with something.

Remove the bottle of brass from the backpack that was hooked on the shoulder. It is a long time 'potion server'.

"Lord Wizard? If you're thirsty, let me bring you something, okay?

"No, I want everyone to drink this."

This time, the potion server stores a special cup of tea created by the collaboration of the three logs.

Pour the light peach tea into the cup supplied and serve to one of the children.

"This is the tea that the logs worked hard to make. It is very healthy because of the ingredients in the magic potion. Have a drink. See?

"Uh, yes, is that good?

"Me too...... hey!?

"Huh...... Of course, thank the Wizard."

I put the chop in the gillion I tried to get my hands on from the side, then Rio lia says gently.

The kid turned red and said, "Thank you!," he bowed, then sipped a sip of tea.

"... you don't really know what it tastes like. No... but...? Wow. Wow, it warms my body!

"Huh? Give me a drink, too!

"To me too!

"Oh, line up and line up. I'm sorry, but I need every bite of it."

Luckily, tea was very popular.

In order to reduce 'Matter (Material)' to 'Elements (Elements)' or 'Psychic (Ether)', the substance is first broken down in detail, and various chemical manipulations (seemingly) such as distillation, combustion, sublimation and crystallization are repeated.

As an exercise in such work, the logs were asked to first disassemble and distill the material.

The material was sourced by Medical Officer Salia, a nourishing herb.

Chemically speaking, all they were allowed to do was powder the herb and then boil and distil the solution repeatedly. Well, I might have found enough meaning to darken the pharmaceutically effective ingredients.

Alchemically, however, this is nothing more than the task of extracting the 'elements of water (water elements)' contained in the herb.

Of course, it is because it is a task using the 'Alchemist's Tool Set' contained in 'Alchemist's Tool Set' rather than ordinary instruments.

Whatever it is, the tea I have now behaved towards them is, so to speak, 'Healing Potion Before it has Enrichment and Magical Effect'.

It's not far from the 'healing potion' which is a magic item, but it would work many times better than the healthy drinks sold in modern Japan.

"" It was a pleasure, wizard which!

"What, thank you go to the logs"

Gillion looked at it like she wanted it, but dare ignore it.

I brought this in the first place......

"Oh, I forgot!

"Hmm? What's up?

"My lord the captain said which wizard to take with you!

A child I suddenly remembered called out.

Yes, this tea was originally intended to behave to the ill knight captain.

"Well, I'm sorry. Tell him I'll be up in a minute."

"Yes!"

"Oh, uh"

Rio's voice pulls me off as I try to follow the kids rushing out fine.

Turning around, there was the face of a red-haired knight with worried eyes.

"What's the matter with you?

"Lord Wizard... I knew it would be us..."

"Rio!"

A knight, his brother, grabs her shoulder so hard that he squeezes something out of her mouth and stops it.

I wonder how rare a sight it is from the whimsy of those around us.

"Rio, your brother is a fine knight.... Well, at least there's a chance of that. Keep doing your best and the results will follow you."

"... is, yes. Excuse me......"

Perhaps she hung on to push Gillion as the next Knights Commander.

In my previous meeting with the Knights Commander, I declare that I will be in a neutral position... is there anything to rush Rio?

"... No, actually this is... like medicine Hua Arula..."

When I visited the Cavalier's private room, I just behaved like a special tea to him.

Savoring a bite on the bed, he rarely squeaks with his eyes wide open. Pharmaceutical Hua, were you referring to a plant based on the famous spirit medicine in this world (Sedia)?

"Did you like it? It should be somewhat good for you."

"On the contrary somewhat, this does extend life...... Hehe."

The usual earthy old man's face had just a little red flavor.

More than that, I was surprised to see my thin lips slightly loose. I rarely see this old man smile.

"Thanks to your lord, both Arnoggia and Gillion have grown a lot. Still...... many parts are still missing"

"Well, isn't that what a young man is?

From his point of view, I am young enough too. The one I thought was immature uses his powers unexpectedly in times of need... I've seen many occasions.

"I was wondering if I could get over this winter... but I think I'll try to stop it somehow"

"I definitely want you to do that. Let's have this tea delivered regularly."

"I appreciate it...... but even if you make it so much better, I don't have anything more to give back. If I were a granddaughter, I could have done it to my wife."

To add a joke, he's doing really well.

This special tea is going to be the only product if it lowers the cost.

"The other day, I'm saying I can't and they're sharing the food. I hope you don't mind."

"Hmm...... Your place is suddenly getting bigger.... it is always better to store as much food as is excessive. From now on, the value of food will rise even more."

Inclusive advice, but there's a more disturbing dialogue.

"What about rising food prices in the future? Is it unproductive or something?

"... No, that's not it"

The old knight clouded his words and sipped his special tea.

Speaking of which, Elizabeth also said the price of food was rising in the Luus Alliance.

This world (Sedia) seems to be largely more advanced in agricultural technology than medieval Europe I know. I don't know the details, but I also have knowledge of crops that can be grown in a short period of time and resemble nutritious potatoes, as well as fertilizers.

I haven't heard much about the lack of food somewhere before......

"... a demon, huh?"

Several parts joined together in my head to create one hypothesis.

Actually, that's what I always thought.

This world (Sedia) and my medieval, socioeconomic similarities and similarities, he said.

That is, the presence of the dark.

"Dear Left, the area around Leus has been peaceful for some time now. But the people of Sedia must always be prepared for the dark."

"You mean you must always retain an army to the point of excess against productive forces,"

The medieval army of reality, to my knowledge, is basically half a farm and half a soldier, both east and west.

Usually as a peasant, he produces food, and if it is war, he becomes a soldier with a weapon. The emergence of a standing army is a fairly late story, I think.

On the other hand, the armies of this world (Sedia) are required to protect people from the dark first before they fight each other.

I don't have time to farm or anything.

Then naturally, a huge army, which is merely a presence that consumes food and fuel, will oppress the economy of cities, towns and villages.

"... a second 'big breed' (Breed). It was good until I got over that one. But gradually. Gradually the economic balance of this continent is about to collapse…"

You old man, you were more wise than I thought. I didn't know you were even paying attention to the economy of the whole world.

The mouth, which was rarely loose until earlier, is already stiff and tight.

Right, this old knight has been fighting at the forefront of protecting people from the dark for decades. We can't possibly not discuss the environment that surrounds us.

I also sighed lightly.

So far, it's just enough to feed the stomach of the people around the castle of Zytheas.

But......

"You have to think of something to take care of that, too. If Elizabeth could make an alliance with every city in the Lius Alliance, she might be able to strike something."

Armaments will be reduced if the Golem can be manufactured in the Mage's Guild in each city, and army consumption will be reduced if potions and such can be produced in mass.

Speaking of which, don't get caught up in the economy today about trying to be the Knights Commander.

"I remember what happened today. Actually..."

The matter was an appointment I made with the Duke of Philsand.

Instead of asking him to give up his invasion of the kingdom of Felde, the plan is to drive and exploit the undead from the 'Plains of Dusk', which stretches north of Philsand and east of Whitesword Castle.

Originally, there was a fortress of the Knights of Calvinella in the land, and I wanted to talk to them about it because I wanted to use their help.

"'The Plains of Dusk' … The recapture of the Grand Fortress of Rustland may therefore be called a grief for the entire Knights. Besides, I didn't expect you to ride me as far as the Duke of Philsand. More and more, I stopped dying."

The Knight Commander looked at me with a strong eye and said.

More than when I drank special tea, my hegemony is returning.

"I'm glad you agree. Most importantly, we plan to start planning... six months or a year from now. Live long till then."

As I joked, he laughed again.

"But... at all, your lord..."

"Hmm?"

Earlier, we were talking about the economy.

The old knight's mouth grin had become somewhere gentle.

"I just grumbled pessimism and stupidity and wasn't trying to find some solution. This kind of thing is like the reason (proverb) of this world (Sedia)...... I think it's like destiny. But you don't think so at all."

"That's well...... I know the problem and I have some buddies and some powers to deal with it. If so, would you? Dealing"

When I was just a company employee, this would have been the other side of my imagination.

Now I can say it for granted myself.

"The Mask of the Great Wizard" seems to be getting more familiar with me than I thought.