the southern part of the sea.

The eastern border with other countries, such as the Kingdom of Elijah and the Empire of Elrond.

And unlike the West, where the roads to the other side of the continent are blocked by high mountains and long valleys.

The northern part was the area immediately adjacent to the realm of demons, the land of demons.

It may not be as much as the Northeast, which belongs to the highlands, but of course, the North also boasted a fairly cold climate in line with its regional location.

After living in such a harsh environment for a long time, people were bound to become somewhat rough.

Of course, the meaning of the word rough means that the body is trained and the personality is broadened.

I didn’t mean to quarrel or fist bump for no reason.

If you couldn’t trust other people in this north where you had no other place to rely on, there would be no hell.

That’s why the North used to maintain a bright and noisy atmosphere in its own way even in the cold and harsh environment.

Even after going through the monster air raid that killed 30% of the territory and half of the territory’s troops, he did not forget the pleasure.

The first time I visited the North in my previous life was about two years after graduating from the academy.

Already then, the first major air raids had swept through this northern domain.

That time was none other than this winter vacation.

In fact, to say that it was the first air raid was something strange.

The monster’s attempt to devour the northern territory was like a phenomenon that always exists.

To be precise, it would be the first big raid in the sense that it was the first air raid that properly inflicted losses on the northern territory.

Warriors in the north tended not to treat undefeated fights as battles, so the usual small battles were not always reported.

In addition, when the generation of the Grand Duke changes, all the records of the previous generation are destroyed or locked in a corner of the warehouse.

Despite having fought so many battles with so many monsters, the raid that was to come this winter vacation was recorded as the first major air raid in history.

Even that will probably not be recorded in this lifetime.

When I originally planned to visit by myself, I didn’t have high expectations.

At best, the goal was to reduce the original damage to less than 10% from the upcoming air raid.

However, somehow the kite came together and Stella and St. Clair came to visit together.

If that’s the case, the target damage loss should also be raised a little higher.

The basic goal is to defend the northern territory without damage.

The ultimate goal is to defeat the commander of the first raid.

It would have been impossible if he had been alone, but with Stella and Saint Clare, it was a story that seemed to be possible.

I moved my gaze to the place where the two people who would be the core of this northern monster subjugation were.

“You are too kind, Lady Claire. You took advantage of my sleep and moved to the other side of the carriage before I knew it.”

“I’m sorry, Stella. I didn’t want to wake you up because you seemed to be sleeping so hard.

And I just expanded the seat so Stella could sleep a little more comfortably.”

“Isn’t there a different purpose, Saint Clare?”

“… I hope you don’t misunderstand, Mr. Stella.”

Looking at Saints Stella and Claire, who are clearly exchanging only unpleasant feelings and emotions even though not a single word of profanity has been exchanged.

It was a moment when I was a little anxious about whether my plan would go smoothly.

The three of us, Stella, and Saint Clare, got off at a point where we could no longer move by carriage, and walked north with our respective luggage.

I heard the coachman’s explanation that no matter how cold the horses were, they couldn’t advance any further because of the cold and wind.

Stella, who takes strides despite having the most burden, is at the forefront.

After that, I followed my steps and moved forward, melting the frozen floor little by little.

Finally, Saint Claire moved to the Grand Duke’s mansion in the north along the slightly easier path.

By the way, all three of them were wearing heat magic that I made, so it didn’t seem like they felt the cold itself that much.

After walking for about 10 minutes, I came into sight of a nice mansion built in a location where snow doesn’t accumulate easily.

In front of the gate, a woman whom we had met before greeted us.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Claire-sama! Conrad!”

It was the appearance of the ‘former’ escort knight of St. Clare whom he had met for the first time in nine months.

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The impression of Miss Willia, whom I hadn’t seen in a long time, was quite different from when I first met her at the academy.

For nine months, he must have suffered quite a bit in the North, but small scars were growing on exposed parts such as his hands and ankles, as if to indicate his hardships.

Her biceps and forearm muscles, which were developed enough to be felt even under her winter clothes, showed how much she swung the sword.

Even below the waist, the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles, which were thicker than before, showed how busy they were running around.

In fact, even before today’s visit, I had told Saint Clare that I wasn’t really interested in whether or not Miss Willia had grown up.

Seeing her grow up to this point made me think that I should cancel what I said.

“… Mr. Conrad.”

“Yes, Saint Clare.”

“I shouldn’t be saying this, but I’m not the one in charge, but aren’t you staring at the lady’s body too much?”

“… … ah.”

As soon as she heard Saint Clare’s point, she hurriedly withdrew her gaze from observing Miss Willia’s body.

Although her gaze was focused on her body, which appeared to have grown beyond imagination.

Come to think of it, Miss Willia was a woman in her prime.

As a stranger, my gaze must have been very unpleasant.

“Excuse me, Miss Willia. I was rude because I suddenly noticed how much stronger Miss Willia was than before.”

“It’s okay, Mr. Conrad. It is natural for a teacher to check on the growth of a student.”

“… … Yeah?”

disciple? teacher?

“I’m sorry during the talk. I am not a swordsman, I am a wizard, Miss Willia.”

“Since he is well-educated in magic and swordsmanship, Conrad-sama has no shortage of being a swordsman’s teacher.”

“I never had Miss Willia as a disciple.

In addition, the length and weight of the short broadsword I usually use and the sword that Miss Willia uses are different.”

“You don’t have to worry about me as I’m only working hard with Conrad-sama as my goal.

And apart from the types of swords he handles, Conrad-sama has more diverse knowledge than I do with his understanding of swords and his attitude as a swordsman.”

Miss Willia, whom I hadn’t seen in a while, had become a stubborn knight in a very strange place.

Even such nonsense about me as a teacher would be gone the moment I saw Stella’s swordsmanship a few times.

Why do you dare to do something that will cause shame in the future?

“And as I said before, please stop using the title ‘Conrad-sama’… .”

“I’m really sorry to have kept you waiting!”

While I was arguing with Willia about trivial matters at the entrance of the mansion, a loud voice came from the top of the stairs.

Soon, the owner of the voice, a rough man at a glance, strode down the mansion.

His bulging muscles, shaggy beard, and a suit that barely cuts his upper body with a look that looks like it will burst at any moment.

It was the image of the owner of a voice as exciting as that appearance, descending the stairs with a loud voice.

If a red brown bear were to speak human language, it would be exactly like that.

Recalling the impression of the person who has not changed in the past or now, I showed him the most polite attitude, unlike the rude imaginings in my head.

“Conrad Perdalos, the eldest son of the Viscount Perdalos family, meets Sharahl, the Great Warrior of the North.”

As soon as I passed the two people who were taken aback by his sudden appearance and greeted them first, the two immediately introduced themselves.

“Ah, I am Stella Arwen, the daughter of the Arwen family.”

“I am an Orthodox priest, Claire Larapria ‧ Maidell.”

Archduke of the North, Sharahl van Bavaria.

It was a name that meant the owner of the north.

“Ha ha ha! Welcome to the North, students who will become great warriors!!”

… Even if it looks like that.

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Upon arriving at the mansion, what followed was the wild hospitality of the northern warriors.

“Ha ha ha! Caught a Great Owl Bear when he was only 20 years old?! This year, a very strong boy came to visit!”

“Besides, they say you’ve already won the academy’s hunting festival four times! Hey, Charahl! How many championships did you say you won when you were a student?”

“Ha ha ha! How many times do you say five times, you stupid bastard!”

After answering the other warrior who was talking next to me with a lively voice, Sharahl approached me.

Soon after, a glass of alcohol that looked quite large at a glance was pushed in front of me.

“Welcome to the North, Prince Conrad.”

“Everyone looks happy. Is the North always like this?”

“Of course not every day is like this. Today is a special day with guests, so we’re just throwing a banquet. Well, even that is just an excuse.

For example, wouldn’t it be the northern part where you could die tomorrow? As long as you live, you should try to have as much fun as possible.”

“You are right.”

I nodded my head in silence at the words of Sharahl, who spits out the right argument like a northern grand duke, no, a great warrior of the north.

“Ah, of course, don’t worry, I won’t do anything dangerous to the students who came out of the training camp.

In particular, you, the wizard, and that lady, the priest, will always be in the rear, so nothing dangerous will happen.”

“Apart from Saint Clare and me, what does Stella look like from Lady Sharahl?”

“Oh, you mean that blonde girl?”

Sharahl moved her gaze to Stella, who was wearing full plate mail, and nodded in satisfaction.

“I don’t think there will be any discomfort even if that lady is put on the front line right now.”

“Is that so?”

“I seem to be suppressing it a lot right now, but even so, that blue energy cannot be hidden at all.

If you come to that level, will you become a sword expert?”

“You saw it correctly.”

“Hey! Among the students, you’re a sword expert I haven’t seen in a long time! The students of this academy are really high level!”

On the outside, he is a very rugged person, but he was a person who graduated from Alexandros Academy second in class.

It was surprising to him that he had reached the level of a sword expert at the student level.

It may be that he recognizes the strong with a keen sense of combat as he wields his sword against monsters every day in the north.

“Are you worried?”

“Yeah?”

“I mean the blonde girl. Are you thinking that it might be dangerous if you put it on the front right now?”

Noticing that my gaze was still on Stella, Sharahl suddenly asked this question.

It was as if he was saying that if he asked, he would put even her in a relatively safe place.

“Could it be?”

“Hoo?”

“I know Stella’s skills best as I have been watching her for a long time. Not too long ago, we even risked each other’s lives in an evaluation match and fought a duel until one died.”

“The academy students these days are really exciting! A duel between a swordsman and a wizard was something I never dreamed of when I was in school!”

It was the same even now. I was just a special case.

“In the first place, I voluntarily came to the northern part of the practice for training and practical experience. Not only Stella, but also Saint Claire and I do not need to be placed in the back.”

“hahahaha! It’s good to be bold! very good!

If it was an idiot who asked for his safety and protection while talking nonsense, I was going to send him to the front of the line!

Since you want it that much, I have no choice but to send you to the front of the line as you wish!!”

Doesn’t that mean that in the end, either side will be sent to the front of the line?

I silently thanked Sharahl for his harmless violence.

If you are on the front line, at least you won’t be unable to face the upcoming executive of the Dark Church.