Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

Philia was operating the kerosene lamp I put on the table.

"Uh, tighten the machine inside... so put the kerosene up to 70% of the oil..."

As Phyllia snapped, she proceeded to prepare to ignite the kerosene lamp, and scrubbed the match to ignite it.

It's the procedure I taught you.

Kerosene lamps illuminate all kinds of warm colors.

"Done!

"The procedure is troublesome compared to a candlestick like the one used in the Mansion, but once you turn on the lights, you can use them for seven consecutive hours."

To my words, Phyllia nods.

"And... this light, it's kind of beautiful"

"Kerosene lamps can be a reassuring color light. Maybe because it's not a magically made flame."

"I think so."

Kusuka Filia laughed and stared at the light of the lamp.

Filia's white cheeks illuminate the lamp.

"And then you need to learn how to read the map. The topographical map of the ruins is because there are many special symbols. However, if you remember, you will know with one eye what kind of threat there is and how to proceed with the attack."

I spread the map of Necropolis on the table.

It adds up to the information obtained during the last offensive operation.

Maps of this kind are regularly prepared by the Imperial Army's Ruins Survey Division I.

And it's sold in cities everywhere, and the adventurers can help with the offense.

"This is the symbol of a one-way street, that is, a passage that, once proceeded, will not be able to return. And then the symbols on the concealed doors add a slant to the triangle."

To my explanation, Phyllia is nodding, yeah.

Nevertheless, there are many symbols, and the way the map is read is not something you can remember immediately.

I gave Philia the correspondence table for the symbol and smiled after explaining it all.

"So remember this. I'll test it the day after tomorrow."

"So, test!?

"Yes. Twenty questions in all."

"Ha, that sounds tough..."

"Don't you like it?

"Yeah. I feel like I'm studying... maybe I can feel like I'm a solon apprentice. But if I pass, I want a reward."

"Reward, is it"

"For example, you think you can kiss me"

"... you won't, will you?

"Even on the cheek?

"... Well, if you get a full score, fine"

"Yay!

Philia smiles happily.

If you kiss your cheeks, I think it's okay because I've done it once...

While I'm at it, it might be too sweet.

It just shouldn't be that easy to get a full score.

"There are other things that Philia would like you to remember. For example, how to handle the groceries you take to the ruins."

"Yeah! I can remember everything. To go to the ruins with Solon!

Philia smiled happily.

That's when I heard a knock on the door of the study.

Guess who?

Is it the maid Clarice?

"Go ahead."

Following my words, it was an unexpected person who opened the door.

"Solon...... will you let me see Arte?

Standing at the door and wearing a thin piece was Lylene Remilia, who made him a former cavalier of the Knights and is now a resident of our mansion.