The World’s Strongest Martial Artist who has Worked too Hard, Survives in the Magic World With Ease

The day after defeating the Demon King.

After we were ready to travel, we headed to the tower to say goodbye.

The masters, who were clamping to the tower, notice us and interrupt the work.

"Are you leaving already?

"Yes, I'd like to be a wizard soon."

There is only one ruin left.

I don't know when I'll be able to unseal it, and I don't necessarily dig holes and run away like The Emperor of the West (West Road), which I knocked down yesterday.

I'm sorry to break up with the masters, but I have to go to the ruins before they destroy the stone tablet.

"Right. I'm gonna miss you again."

"Now you can eat something delicious."

Mr. Cologne gave me a penny.

I have enough travel money, but I'm also sorry to say no.

Thank you. I'll take it.

"Thank you. I'll take care of it."

"I'll eat something delicious."

To our words, Mr. Cologne cheers, "I kind of feel like I've got a grandson."

You look young, but Mr. Cologne is no stranger to having a grandson.

"Let's go then."

Said the master in the luggage.

"Are you following your master, too?

"Ugh! Because I want to see Ash become a wizard!

I don't want to order things like this, but my master is my best benefactor.

Wizards are dreams throughout my life.

I wanted my master to see the moment I became a wizard.

Otherwise you won't be able to show me where I'm using magic first.

That's why I'm so in favor of my master following me on my journey.

But.

"Before we go to the eastern ruins, we're gonna stay in Elstania for a week or so, right? So I can't be back here for a while..."

I'm good enough to cross the continent, but not Mr. Noir.

You'll be tired from a long journey, and you'd better get a week's rest in Elstania or so.

I'd like to hurry as much as I can, but I don't want Mr. Noir to push me.

"I don't care how many days it takes. Besides, I'd like to talk to Ash's apprentice."

"Efa missed her master, too, and I'm so happy for you"

"It's not a decision! So, Philip, and Cologne, I asked for the magic wand (Withers Rod)!

"I'll take care of it. I'll be sure to get closer to completion......!

"By the time you get back, it'll be twice the size."

"It's gonna be hard to use."

All this time, I thought too.

Right, but I feel good, and if I train until I can use it, I'll have no problem!

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A week passed after the town of Mulun.

We took the airship and the train. We arrived in Ena, a town in the western part of the kingdom of Elstadt.

"Are you staying in this town today?

I looked around the town of Ena, which is showing a lot of buzz, and Mr. Noir asked.

"Yeah. I'll be halfway there by train from now on."

It takes six hours by train from here to the capital of the Kingdom of Elstadt, to Elstania.

It's evening, and by the time I get home, it's late at night.

I would be tired of taking the train for a day today, and I'd like to go to the inn and give Mr. Noir a rest.

"It's Ash. How about that inn over there?

The master points to the inn near the station.

Sounds a little expensive inn, but I can afford the trip.

Let's just say I sleep over there today.

"Lord Ash? Is this Lord Ash?

As he was headed to the inn, a silver-haired woman called him off.

I've seen this one somewhere...

"... is it Mr. Mernia?

"Wow! You remember me, don't you? I'm thrilled!

Seemed right. Mr. Melnia is smiling with joy.

Melnia and I knew each other a few months ago when we defeated the Emperor of the Earth.

He should have been the head of the Northern Crusade Corps... but how could he be in a western town?

"Are you traveling with your family today?

That's what Mr. Melnia asked Grandpa Maurice and Mr. Noir after a light meeting.

"Well, that's the place"

I'm in the middle of a demon king crusade, or so I'm going to panic, so I'll delude you.

"Mr. Mernia, are you traveling today?

"No, it's work. It is here in this town as a director of rookie training. When I was returning to the training facility after the meal break, I called because I saw Lord Ash."

A rookie belonging to the Elstadt Magic Knights Crusade Squad is gathering in this town, apparently.

So we do the training and we decide on a formal assignment (either east, west, north or south)?

"Lord Ash, by the way. Are you busy today?

Mr. Melnia has asked me to put in an exploration.

"No, all I have to do is sleep..."

I ate dinner on the train, and all I have to do is sleep in the inn.

"If you like, I would love for you to keep up with your rookie training!

"What do I do with newbie training?

"We want you to teach us the trick to defeat the demon!

Yeah, then I think I can do it, too.

If you're a demon, take down a lot of them during training.

"Can I go?

I'll get confirmation from my master.

"Of course not. I'll rent two rooms as usual. Ask the owner where the room is."

Me and Mr. Noir are in the room, by the way.

He cares about Mr. Noir because his master is just a little snoring noisy.

Neither I nor Mr. Noir care about snoring.

"I'll stick with you if you want."

"Are you sure!? Everyone will be delighted. Lord Ash is a hero who saved the world!

We have to do our best to meet our expectations.

With that in mind, I was headed to a training facility with Mr. Mernia.