102. Spear and Sword (1)

Faced with a blizzard and fought against green-skinned monsters in bad weather.

It’s been a long time since I felt like I was running out of mana.

Night comes, after saying goodbye to Sione.

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By the time I returned to my lodging, I was already exhausted.

Flutter.

“Haa… ….”

He sighed as he threw himself onto the bed.

It wouldn’t be bad to go straight to sleep like this.

However, there are still things I want to sort out.

Instead of burying my consciousness in silence, I chose to slowly awaken it through self-talk.

“It’s my realm.”

Siabelle mentioned about my realm.

Certainly, it wouldn’t be bad to check my strength, which has grown to some extent over the past year.

I checked my mana. A year ago and now I have improved so much that it is meaningless to compare.

The amount of mana, which had barely informed her existence in a corner of her heart, had grown to the point where it felt a bit heavy before she knew it.

Not only the amount of mana, but also Siabelle and Adelheit.

As they cleared the quests they created, some of their abilities improved….

Unless it’s a non-stop, fierce battle like today’s battle.

Even if you use spirit magic that eats up so much mana, you won’t have to worry too much about it.

“Not bad. But… ….”

But I am not very satisfied.

Before it became like this, with only this much mana. It’s not even half of my realm.

Especially the thing that bothers me the most.

“Why the hell is the spirit not being summoned?”

My original power obtained as a reward for killing Arachne the other day.

Summon spirits.

Even though I have obtained magic that can be called the essence and core of spirit magic, I have never been able to use this power.

It’s not that I didn’t summon it on purpose just because I wanted to stand out.

Anyway, unless the spirit has low spirit affinity or the caster wants to show it off.

It is almost impossible to confirm and detect its existence with the naked eye.

“Oh, that’s a hit.”

Something fundamental is hiding.

No matter how much mana he consumes to summon the spirits, it seems that something is blocking him.

Spirits do not descend from the spirit realm to the present, and their energy is scattered.

I can’t go into the spirit realm and grab one by the neck.

It’s a skill I’ve acquired, but I can’t use it….

I clicked my tongue and organized my thoughts.

After closing my eyes for a while and facing the jet black, when I opened my eyes again, my thoughts continued on another topic.

“I don’t think it’s a damn world.”

It is said that there has never been a single case of orcs or kobolds descending from the Beltrin Mountains in groups and disturbing the territory.

Unfortunately, to find an altar in the Beltrin Mountains that was dyeing the surroundings with demonic magic, and to think that this happened after the royal family attacked.

Indeed… I can’t help but fall behind

Maybe it’s because I’ve been taking care of Shione for a year, and I’ve been living my life according to my current status.

Recently, I seem to have almost forgotten about it.

The fact that this world is a dungeon that has already been destroyed and swallowed me.

A world destroyed by demons.

Also, I think I heard somewhere that the area beyond the Beltrin Mountains became a demonic land as a result of demons rampaging hundreds of years ago.

“Whoa… ….”

I tossed and turned on the bed at the thought of an endless series of ominous thoughts.

But I kept thinking about it.

I want to try the fortress, but I just caught the people like the orcs and didn’t feel lacking in force.

In the end, all I have to deal with are demons playing with this world.

In order to survive, we must break their horns and gain enough strength to pierce their hearts.

If it’s for that.

Now I have to continue my master’s support, complete quests, and buy the interest and fun of Cianella’s women.

I quietly put the back of my right hand in my eyes.

“I’m sorry.”

A kiss on the back of the hand that signifies respect and devotion.

Perhaps even though she is a man, she is at my level of easily catching orcs.

And she thinks, I must have kissed her in respect for my god-blessed talent.

‘At this rate, it would be okay if the mana efficiency was increased a little.’

Unfortunately, the only thing I got was this ring.

It was annoying that the status window didn’t spit out any other rewards.

* *

The moment Siabelle was about to head out to the outer castle again with the knights she could recruit.

Dioria returned and reported the situation to Ainel and I, to be exact, the ladies of Cianella.

We succeeded in eradicating the monsters that were confusing the west and north.

He said that all that was left was to hire some knights and soldiers, and those who were looking for jobs in the cold winter, to clear the territory.

In the calm manor, in the ordinary daily life that has finally returned.

A small event has arrived today.

Shione had been looking forward to the duel between Siabelle and Aria from the morning, as if she was looking forward to what was going to happen today.

“Time is running out—”

Shione muttered as she wrapped herself in the blanket on the bed.

She looked at me for a moment and put something of hers in her mouth.

Well well.

I belatedly raise the blanket and quietly stare at my master who covered my mouth.

If you really want to eat, you will sit at the table and eat. If you eat it in bed, all the crumbs will fall.

“I bet you promised not to eat cookies in bed.”

“Um…… ?”

“Even if you pretend not to know, you have already seen it all.”

“hehehe… ….”

Shione, trying to defuse the situation with a bashful smile, pulled her hand out of the blanket.

“You want to eat too… ?”

Another cookie coming out of the blanket. I don’t know when the hell I got it.

Let’s spend time chatting with Shione for a moment. The topic of the story has moved from cookies to today’s sparring.

“Brother, which one do you think will win?”

“I want to hear what Shione-nim wants first, is that okay?”

“Me? I-“

At my question, Shione’s eyes start to shine brightly.

“I think Siabelle will win. Her sister’s best friend is also quite famous for her excellent spearmanship and improvisation, but… After all, it’s a sword user. There will be a big difference from Aura Blade.”

“I see.”

“Then now it’s my brother’s turn!”

“I… I think the one who has sharpened his senses today will win.”

“Because my senses are sharpened… No matter how much better Lady Alenard is, it seems difficult to beat her expert sister.”

I answered Shione’s words by shrugging her shoulders. You’ll know what’s going on when you see it for yourself.

Shione tightens her eyebrows for a while and runs a simulation in advance of the sparring that will be held later.

I said as I stroked her hair.

“Shione-nim, when you’re alone. Would it be all right if I lowered my voice?”

“…… ?”

“It’s a little awkward for my brother to respond with respectful words to her little sister. If Shione-sama allows it, I think I can talk a little more comfortably.”

When I said this with a grin, Shione nodded her head as if possessed.

“… Huh, I’ll allow it.”

Now I can talk a little more comfortably.

I smiled broadly at Shione’s words.

* *

As the soldiers and knights recently recruited to the west and north of the territory returned one after another, the secluded gymnasium was once again filled with many people.

Soldiers who continue training according to the instructor’s instructions, and knights who continue to reflect while mending each other’s swords alone or alone.

And the other guests, including Ravi and Wizards from the Marquis of Allenar.

Their eyes were focused on one place.

“Looks like it’s finally starting.”

As Sione said, Aria and Siabelle came out fully armed and stood facing each other.

From the beginning, a very intense battle of nerves was going on.

I’m sure both Siabelle and Aria are burning with a sense of pride with the thought that they can’t lose to that b*tch.

“… It’s bloody.”

Shoulder armor and leg guards. The same goes for wearing all the guards.

I had a hunch that sparring would never end until someone was beaten to death first.

It was in the middle of that.

Aria holding two spears. She put one of the spears in place.

At the same time as the thick dust rose, Arya, who was standing in the center of it, spoke while holding onto the spearhead stuck in the ground.

“I’m thinking of using the two windows alternately. Are you okay?”

“Of course not. As always before. What are you asking out of the blue?”

“Of course—”

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Arya, who has always been cold, raised the corner of her mouth subtly.

Her Her, who surrounded her Her Her unique cold and sharp expression disappeared, and her gentle atmosphere vaguely leaked out.

“If you are afraid of my spearmanship. Do you intend to deal with me with only one spear?”

“Aria.”

Sia Bell interrupted Arya, slowly raising her spirits.

“Whether it was one or two. After all, the number of toothpicks just increases. Are you afraid of me?”

“… Tsk.”

Arya, who clicked her tongue at her smirking Sia Belle, also adjusted her posture.

Dioria confirms that Siabelle and Aria are all ready to start fighting.

Whoa!

As soon as she blew her whistle, their strong energy burst out.

Arya’s spear, which was stabbed in an instant, aimed at Siabelle’s face without any hesitation and was shot at the same time.

Sia Bell’s expression hardened, and she tilted her head to narrowly avoid her spear.

“Surely I said that.”

Siabel narrowed her eyes at Aria’s first attack, which was sharper than expected.

Arya, who had always kept her cool from start to finish, suddenly burst into laughter.

“Be prepared to be hit by my hand like a northern bear.”

Apparently, Arya had the message from her banquet hall more deeply in her heart than she thought.