After scolding the bad goblins, we set off right away… … I wanted to, but I couldn’t just leave them in the middle of the street.

If you don’t get Arrieta to treat you in time, it could cause problems in the next wave.

Fortunately, working hard is something Alexios is good at.

Without having to walk around several times, Alexios tied them together and dragged them along.

Those still in their minds screamed, but that’s okay.

Because it’s self-employed.

It was when he hung up the goblins and returned to his residence.

“Arrieta. I’m sorry for this early morning, but can you heal these unfortunate goblins?”

Fortunately, Arrieta was up. She was neatly dressed in a pure white priest’s uniform, probably because she had woken up for early morning prayer.

A hanbok suits her, but a priest’s uniform suits her.

“Unfortunate… … . Hey, Mr. Oz? Before that, can you explain how these people got hurt like this?”

“I tried to stop it, but in the end, Alexios couldn’t control his fiery personality and committed it.”

“Hey, you cheap punk! It’s what you asked me to do!”

“It was an unfortunate accident. It seems that communication between each other did not mesh.”

“Oz-sama… … ?”

oh, this doesn’t work

I guess I crossed the line.

No matter how much Arietta trusts me, I might have been a little harsh this time.

“Shall we talk a little?”

“Arrieta. I’m sorry, but what we have to do now… … .”

“The only god, Ain, told me to go back the farther away you are. It means that you shouldn’t just look forward while ignoring the present because you are impatient. Is there any time left?”

“… … Nope.”

Arrieta’s expression was unusually serious. I must have had an accident this time.

“Of course, Lord Oz wouldn’t hurt these people for no reason. But Mr. Oz. If you don’t explain why, I won’t know.”

Arrieta holds my hand tightly as if she were evangelizing.

I feel like I’m getting suffocated.

“After treating these people, you might hear bad words about Oz-sama. I believe in Oz-sama, but just hearing such curse words will make you feel very tired. Oz-sama didn’t say anything. You might feel suspicious?”

“No, that… … .”

“So won’t you give me the faith to get through that hardship? I want to believe in Oz, but how can I do that if I don’t even know the details of the incident?”

“Yes… … .”

I can’t stand it.

In the end, I had no choice but to explain everything in front of her.

“I see. Were there any misunderstandings between you? Still, Oz-sama was serious about this. If it was possible to suppress it, wouldn’t it have been able to solve it a little more moderately?”

And for about 2 hours, I had a time of penitence with Alexios.

After all, it seems that this incident has crossed the line.

* * *

As punishment, I had to prepare breakfast with Alexios.

“… … Is it okay to waste time here like this?”

“Well, I had to explain to some extent anyway, so it should be fine. Even if it’s on our side, if we can’t block the wave, it’s not a big deal, right? You’ll need Eleanor’s strength.”

“Ah, that faded blue hair… … . Did it look awkward?”

“From a personality standpoint, it’s terrible.”

But in terms of skills, I can’t say that. Because she’s putting in the effort, even if not as much as me.

Alexios seems to use the final exam as his standard, but… … .

Well? If I stick with Noah now, would I say the same thing? Probably not.

“Oh oh? The master and the always angry person are in the kitchen together… … .”

“I heard that even a tiger will come when I say it. Noah? Now, show this guy your skills.”

“uh… … . I haven’t had any accidents yet, so why should I be scolded?”

“You can scold me. In my opinion, you have become very strong.”

“… … is it?”

As expected, if I were to say it, it would be Eleanor who believes and sees it.

It was already starting to shake. I guess I’ll just have to do a little more.

“I don’t think it would be bad to take revenge for the final exam at this point, right?”

“yes… … . that’s right! I’m strong! So win! Kwon King.”

“yes? What… … . You can expect it if this baby is admitted. ”

uh? That’s probably not it.

No matter how strong Eleanor became, would she become as strong as Alexios?

I just joked about it, but both reacted too seriously. Even if Eleanor was like that, Alexios didn’t know it would be like that.

“Follow me outside. kid.”

“Don’t give orders to the ugly subject!”

“… … .”

And exactly 10 minutes later.

Eleanor came back as a rag. It wasn’t surprising since it was an expected result.

“I shouldn’t have taken it lightly.”

“No, I thought you were hiding your power because you overestimated it that much.”

“teacher… … . How did this happen? They say I’ve become stronger… … .”

“No matter how big the gap is, would you beat Alexios with that short period of effort? Aren’t you thinking of eating it raw?”

What happened to the two people who most acutely felt the difference in skills between each other, don’t they doubt this?

Is it because they have similar intelligence?

Among the warriors, the only smart guy I’ve seen is Discre.

No, looking at his recent activities, he doesn’t seem very smart either.

“Then why the hell did you incite me to fight the Fist King?”

“I removed both of them because they thought they would interfere with preparing breakfast.”

“Looking at the kkoragi you’re preparing for breakfast, I think I’ll do better?”

“It seems so.”

I honestly thought it would be fine, but it wasn’t. How would I cook with a cauldron, familiar with modern civilization such as gas stoves and microwaves?

It’s unfortunate.

To admit that I can’t cook better than Alexios.

“No, you were training in the Commonwealth in the first place. So it’s only natural that you’re used to it, doesn’t that mean you’re great?”

“… … Okay, so don’t mess with the kitchen any more and go away.”

“Is that the attitude you’re asking for?”

“What the hell is this crazy bastard shouting about doing well?”

Nothing particularly good

Still, I couldn’t help it because I thought that if I left like this, I would look down on me.

I usually have a lot of people targeting me, so I’ve been acting like I don’t look down on me.

It became a habit.

Yes, this world made me this way, it’s not my fault.

* * *

When I went back to Arrieta after leaving the kitchen as if I was being kicked out.

She was praying again.

I’ve recently come to realize that Arrieta’s schedule is pretty tight.

He sleeps less than 2 hours a day. After a normal routine, I offer a prayer that is lacking.

Relationships with people are the first priority, prayer is the second priority, and sleeping is the third priority.

Maybe I’ll cut down on sleep when I’m in a hurry. Even so, her body is tired, but not bad.

It is because of the divine power that fills the whole body. I don’t feel anything but fatigue.

“Well… … .”

As I watched Arrieta praying like that, she let out a deep sigh and said,

“Why is Oz here with the punishment I gave him behind?”

It is a wise word.

Thankfully, it sounded like he was embarrassed, but he didn’t look angry.

“I came to see you.”

“Ah, ah… … . Well, that’s a bit cowardly to say. makes me excited Even so, it’s punishment, but you end up thinking it’s okay.”

“Then can’t you forgive me in exchange for that excitement? In fact, it’s because I was kicked out for being disturbed by Alexios.”

“Um… … .”

Arrieta seemed to think for a moment, then smiled at me and stretched out her hand.

“Then shall we substitute punishment by escorting me safely to the table?”

“I’ll take it sweetly.”

Arrieta carefully supported the outstretched hand and stood it up.

As if she was going to test me, she stopped even sensing her surroundings with divine power and moved.

I had no choice but to guide her as carefully as possible as she moved with a slower and more uneasy gait than usual. Unlike usual, she is really helpless blind now.

They said it was a punishment, but it was a punishment that really made me nervous.

“Im here.”

“Then shouldn’t you escort me to my seat now? Because that’s how far it goes.”

Arrieta said with a smile while showing anxiety.

That is until she sits down. What, is there anything special?

“I will accept it.”

have to do

He holds her hand with one hand and holds her body with the other hand, and sits her down.

It’s a process to make her sit safely, but I feel guilty for nothing.

“Thanks for your efforts. Mr. Oz. Shall we sit still and wait?”

“If you say that, don’t you think I’m impatient because I’m usually restless?”

“Um… … . It’s similar.”

“You are honest.”

She’s like she can’t lie.

Still, it would be considerate to evaluate them as similar.

I sat down and waited, and soon another person appeared.

“Hello, Oz.”

Marie seemed to have been asleep. While staggering, she headed for the farthest place from Arietta.

It must be because of the instinctive fear nestled inside her. It’s amazing that the two of them were able to become friends.

“what? Master, why are you with the saintess… … Oh, and Marie is there too.”

And the one who came in after that was Eleanor, who had received true education from Alexios.

Fortunately, thanks to the timing of Marie’s arrival, there was no reason to show hostility towards Arietta.

“You shameless bastard. If you can’t cook, shouldn’t you at least help move things?”

“Are you the one who kicked me out? Then you are the one who has to bear the full weight.”

“What… … Are you crazy?”

The last to enter were Alexios and Ula.

Alexios deftly moved several plates at once.

Ula came in from behind as if watching something interesting.

“The white sheep is not coming.”

“He seems to be busy with yesterday’s work, so he’ll come back a little late.”

“Ah, I guess.”

Baekyang will probably be with Soyeon by now. Maybe he won’t come back today.

That’s right, there must have been a lot of things I wanted to say as much as I’ve been pouring in for nearly ten years.

So the meal at home without a landlord began.

The food Alexios made was just edible. It wasn’t particularly tasty or inedible.

I wanted to take a walk for no reason, but I quit because it seemed like it would be delayed even more in the yard where time was already delayed.

If it was that fast, it was fast, if it was slow, it was eating a slow meal.

“Oz, what can I do?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

Marie suddenly said that.

“I heard from goblins who were suffering from a collapse on the way… … .”

“Wait a minute.”

Are you suffering?

Wasn’t the treatment over?

When I glanced at Arrieta, she was smiling as softly as usual.

“Right now, I’ve only treated it to the extent that it doesn’t cause any problems. As long as Oz-sama and Alexios are together, misfortune could happen again.”

“Yes… … I guess so.”

However, the words that came out of my mouth were a bit shocking. I thought she would have cured everyone.

However, I handled the work by thinking about the relationship with people. Being the head of the leading department, he is surprisingly strict.

It’s a bit creepy, but it’s actually a reasonable choice.

Actually, there was no guarantee that they wouldn’t attack me or Alexios again.

I wasn’t going to ignore it when that time comes, but maybe Arrieta saw through to that point.

“Where are you planning to go?”

Even while thinking about that, Mari calmly continued to speak.

What was a little surprising

“But since we weren’t told to prepare separately, aren’t you planning to leave us alone?”

“you… … . You are smarter than you think.”

Her reasoning was fairly accurate. It is a statement that cannot come out unless you understand the current situation and the people.

“Yes, I am smart. Not as much as Noah.”

Although it is less reliable in that the comparison target is Eleanor… … .

First of all, Eleanor is the top among the first year combat students.

Marie’s analogy can be said to be valid in a sense.

“Yes, Marie. I was just trying to explain. Did you hear that the monsters attacked yesterday?”

“Yeah, the energy of death was stronger than usual, so I checked and the tree was moving on its feet.”

“It will come in the future. So, I want you guys to help me with that.”

In this battle, she is more valuable than Bihyung or Soyeon.

Just existing is enough.

The trick she sheds should be able to kill the enemy with just that.

And enemies affected by her fraud will become the undead she rules and become a wall blocking the battlefield.

“What are you thinking about Oz?”

“I’m going to attack the culprit. With that filthy bastard over there.”

“Doesn’t Master also have a bad impression?”

“Be quiet, Noah. Can’t you see I’m explaining?”

Even if the two of us move, in the meantime, the wave will come.

If you’re lucky, you might be able to finish the job before the second or third wave arrives, but you can’t be optimistic.

Actually, the first wave didn’t come sooner than I thought. There is no guarantee that this will not happen in the future.

“By the way, Master. Why are only the two of us moving? Wouldn’t it be nice if all of us were together?”

“This is the right staffing.”

“… … Because I can’t move fast.”

It was Arrieta.

She must have figured out why I didn’t take her when I said it was appropriate staffing.

It’s sad, but that’s what it says. Unable to move quickly in a situation where she has to go against the wave and break through, she is forced to become a burden.

“Me?”

“Alexios can do most anything you can do. Not the other way around, though. If you had won the sparring with Alexios earlier, I would have considered it… … .”

“… … .”

Noah shrugged his shoulders and paused as he gritted his teeth before I could finish my words.

Eleanor also didn’t say much, probably because she realized the gap with Alexios right before.

It’s not what I was aiming for, but… … In a way, it’s fortunate that the time to persuade has decreased.

“So, if you move, me and Alexios. Well, if I had to add it, Ulla would be fine. What do you think?”

“Uh… … . I do not like it. I don’t want to go to a dangerous place.”

This is a normal reaction.

If it’s such a risky operation, it’s usually natural to subtract like that. The kids on our side are exceptionally admirable.

“So this time it’s me and Alexios who are moving.”

That’s why I asked Alexios.

Everyone couldn’t move for their own reasons, so he needed his strength.

Mari can be taken, but it is unknown what kind of adverse effect her fraud will have on the World Tree.

Since scams are more dangerous than Yogis, it might be more like stimulating the world tree that is running out of control.

“If that is the reason, then I may follow.”

“… … .”

At that time, Baekyang, who had been talking to Soyeon all night, returned.

This is another delicate timing.

Seeing that his expression was brighter than that, did the conversation from last night go well?

Seeing that she’s wearing moon-shaped earrings that she doesn’t usually see, it seems certain. Because that’s an accessory that symbolizes [Moon Lady’s] goodwill.

In the original version, Eleanor received it, but this time, Baekyang seems to have received it.

It is a symbol of friendship.

She said with a wry smile as she looked at us huddled together to eat.

“There is no landlord, so you can even eat like this… … . I don’t know how to take this.”

“What is that in your hand?”

“This is the investigation report on Mr. Oz that I wrote at the meeting.”

why are you reading that? Isn’t that a material full of malicious editing?

“I thought I would need to study for the future.”

Looking at her mischievous eye smile, I think it wouldn’t be a good idea to ask more questions.

I’m afraid that answers beyond my imagination will come out.

And for some reason, this unknown situation that Eleanor’s greatsword is near the table is especially frightening.