One week after Elstadt...
"We're finally here!
We took the train with the airship and we reached the easternmost town of Lange.
Lange was a town with a calm atmosphere.
There are houses at the foot of the mountain that are likely to be built for about fifty years, and fields are spreading there.
"The ruins are over that mountain, right?
"Yeah. The ruins are five miles away."
"Do we keep going straight?
"I'm going to... but if you're tired, you can do it tomorrow"
According to Mr. Noir's map, the Demon King has not moved from the ruins, and the seal should not have been unsealed.
I can't even think there's a stone tablet in the ruins, but if it's about a day, I don't have a problem taking a break.
It would be difficult if Mr. Noir misread the tablet due to fatigue.
"I'm not tired. But there's something I'd like to ask you before you leave."
"What do you want to hear...?
What is it?
"What would you do if you got magic?
"Of course I'll train you to be a great wizard!
Train into training, increase your magic, and one day you'll be able to use magic as flashy as an animated character.
That's my dream from my last life, my goal after I became a wizard.
To do that, we need to use gangster magic and get the hang of using magic!
"We need to complete the magic wand (Withers Rod) as soon as possible so Ash can start training soon!
"I look forward to completing it too! But at an impossible pace."
I want the masters to spend the rest of their lives on themselves, not on me, if possible.
The masters spent their lives crusading for the Demon King.
Defeat the Demon King, who refrains from doing so, and the masters will be rewarded for their efforts.
I'm glad you're taking the time for me, but I'm more glad we did what we wanted.
... but keep in mind that saying that may disappoint the masters.
"What exactly does training do?
"Travel around the world, talk to all sorts of wizards, and... fight all sorts of demons"
I'm going to meet one of the red dots that was on the map first.
Stronger than Mr. Noir means he's a pretty good wizard.
I'm sure you'll hear stories that will help.
"Does fighting all sorts of demons mean you belong to the Magic Knights after graduation?
"No, I don't belong."
I was solicited by Mr. Melnia... but what we all expect is me as a militant.
But I want to use magic.
Besides, if you get a job, you won't be able to travel.
That's why I don't get a quorum and I want to live freely!
"In short, after graduation, you'll be an adventurer."
Mr. Cule makes a living as an adventurer, too, and I'm sure he can handle it.
I'm saving a lot of money.
"I want to follow that adventure, too.... because I have nothing"
"Nothing?
Mr. Noir nodded.
"Efa has a family. Fermina has dreams. But all I have is you and" Melon Bread with a Melting Dream with a Chicken Cheek and a Chicken Cheek. "
... I see.
Mr. Noir has nothing but me and melon bread.
I mean, at the same time as you graduate, you lose both - you mean you lose everything?
I sell melon bread in those stores... but the only special thing for Mr. Noir is the "Melon Bread of Dreams with Chicken and Mochi Cheeks Melting", which is available exclusively from Purchasing.
"... working in a manufacturing plant or something?
"I've thought about that, too."
Yeah, I've thought about it.
"But I gave up after reflection. When I work in a bakery, I can't see you."
"Mr. Noir..."
Mr. Noir chose me until he dumped the melon bread.
Then you can't say no.
"You may be bored to come with me, but if that's okay, you're welcome."
It's more fun traveling alone than traveling alone.
"I'm not bored. 'Cause it's fun to be with you."
"That's settled. If that's the case, we have to get magic at all costs! And be a great wizard!
"I'll study so I can graduate properly."
That's how we made our decision. We walked to the ruins.
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I've got three hours left of Lange.
We crossed the mountain relying on Mr. Noir's map and walked down the meadow, discovering a staircase leading to an underground ruin.
"Finally, the last ruins..."
Until now, the tension has increased, but this time the tension is stronger than the joy of discovery.
If we don't get magic in this ruin, we'll go back to the mundane.
But you can't be nervous forever.
I go down the stairs with the lamp in my hand and out into the aisle.
In the western ruins, stone tablets were buried on the walls, so I walk away with caution not to overlook them.
... I reached the deepest part of the aisle without finding anything.
As always, the walls are stamped with surprisingly indecipherable letters.
"I'll read it."
That said, Mr. Noir stares at the stone tablet.
"... the demon king here is the strongest in the world."
Somewhat, Mr. Noir snapped.
"The strongest in the world? Does that mean it's like the hardest in the world or the fastest in the world?
Until now, the Demon King had aliases such as the hardest in the world and the fastest in the world. In other words, this demon king has the alias the strongest in the world.
Until now, the Demon King said, 'The fastest in the world is the strongest in the world!' I used to say that... does this mean the Demon King is purely strong?
This raises expectations.
I don't really want to think about it... but even if this stone tablet doesn't contain clues about the acquisition of magic, you might grow spiritually and have a magic spot (Stiegel) to stand up to your mighty enemies.
Honestly, I just didn't expect it from the Demon King, but I felt like I had an increased chance of acquiring magic.
Though, if the stone tablet has a clue, I've never been over it.
"What else does it say?
"... if the Demon King has ever been a Legendary Demon (Legendary Monster), it says here that the Demon King is a Legendary Demon (HyperLegendary Monster)."
""... did it exist ""
When me and my master got hammered, Mr. Noir leaned his neck strangely.