“slow.”

 

“Ugh!”

 

“Slow.”

 

“ぅ!”

 

“Slow.”

 

“Keugh!”

 

morning. A corner of the butterfly garden.

 

Isaac continued training to keep up with Gerald’s movements.

 

Gerald moved by footwork, and whenever Isaac couldn’t keep up with his movements, he struck them with a wooden sword.

 

He didn’t mean to wield the wooden sword, but Isaac felt pure pain because he didn’t deliberately use [Basic Protection Magic]. It was Gerald’s instruction for  education.

 

It was an  educational method to instill a sense of compulsion, ‘I must quickly succeed in the technique’ by inflicting pain on the body.

 

It was violent, but it was also an effective method.

 

Isaac focused on the flow of magic flowing through his body. I was slowly catching on.

 

On the other hand, the rooftop of the bachelor building where you can see the corner of the butterfly garden.

 

Dorothy sat on the railing with her white cat, her familiar Ella, watching Isaac and Gerald.

 

They were flying to see Isaac, and stopped on top of a building when they saw Gerald.

 

“That person is a swordsman, right? What are you doing with Isaac?”

 

[Have you seen any training?]

 

“Ugh, that hurts… .”

 

Dorothy hated seeing Isaac beaten with a wooden sword.

 

He then stroked his sleek chin and looked at Isaac as if observing.

 

“But Isaac, your movements are very erratic. Even if you look like a drunk, you just hiss and move sharply.”

 

[Are you trying to learn something new?]

 

The range in which Dorothy can detect magical power is very wide. However, neither Isaac nor Gerald felt any magic power.

 

It was clear that he was not emitting mana. Still, from time to time Isaac made movements as if he had used body strengthening magic.

 

When you swing your hand once, when you move half a step, when you turn your body.

 

“Inside the body… , So, is it training that injects magic power into only the parts necessary for movement? That would increase my motivation, but… .”

 

Dorothy understood at once.

 

I never fantasized about doing it, never felt the need to do it, but I felt like I couldn’t do it.

 

It’s because such a skill doesn’t just have high mana management ability.

 

“You are doing something difficult.”

 

[Even if we go, it will only get in the way. What do you think, Dorothy?]

 

“hmm.”

 

Dorothy thought for a moment.

 

Isaac is training hard. Then it will be out soon.

 

OK, decided.

 

“Shall I secretly bring you some snacks?”

 

Dorothy’s way of thinking was very simple, but Ella did not know how to be that simple and guessed Dorothy’s inner meaning.

 

[To warn you that this man is mine?]

 

Dorothy glared at Ella.

 

“Oh, that’s ridiculous, but… . Could it be like that? Does this cat keep making people shady?”

 

[Huh, yeah?]

 

Ella laughed slyly.

 

* * *

 

Someone secretly left a basket of sandwiches and left. ‘Isaac! With a note saying ‘Enjoy your meal!’

 

From nob le mt l dot com

 

Judging by the bad handwriting, it was clear that Dorothy had left it behind.

 

Gerald gave me a suspicious look. Goosebumps sprouted out of nowhere.

 

“Who sent this?”

 

“This… .”

 

“Ask again. Which ‘woman’ sent it?”

 

An inquiry that naturally began.

 

I don’t know what to answer. After finding out about the son-in-law who was entrusting his daughter, he found out that there were more women.

 

Gerald let out a sigh as I hesitated, not intending to mislead my will.

 

“done.”

 

“yes?”

 

“Considering your status, it’s not strange how many women you have. I didn’t even think that I would have Kayaman in the first place.”

 

Does it come off surprisingly easily?

 

Contrary to the preconceived notion that seemed stern, it was an atmosphere of acceptance.

 

“Is that so… ?”

 

“What a strange reaction.”

 

“I was wondering if your feelings were hurt.”

 

“The only thing I can say to you is about Kaya. Don’t do anything beyond the subject. But promise me one thing.”

 

Gerald glared at me with a cold expression.

 

“No matter how many wives I have, I will cherish Kaya for the rest of my life.”

 

“… No wonder.”

 

“That’s it.”

 

Contrary to expectations, Gerald passed smoothly.

 

We ate sandwiches and talked a bit about Kaya before getting back to training.

 

I was a little nervous, wondering if Gerald would wield the wooden sword more strongly with emotion.

 

That didn’t happen.

 

… …

 

‘Oh, it hurts… .’

 

The sky scattered the cozy sunset light.

 

I had bruises all over my body. It was because he was beaten with a wooden sword.

 

In order to learn Gerald’s footwork, you need to acquire the skill to properly channel and maintain magic power to your muscles and joints.

 

Until the technology was available, Gerald said he would not visit again. In other words, the concern was until today.

 

Until Gerald leaves, he must succeed in the technique and learn the footwork. That was my goal for now.

 

I was running on campus after meeting White and mentoring him. Running was uncomfortable because of the many bruises, but not enough to interfere with movement.

 

Arya would arrive late at night, so she would have time to train.

 

Whoa!

 

Suddenly, I felt the power of wind in the sky. I stopped my feet.

 

A gentle, pale green wind flowed around and caressed her skin.

 

A female student landed lightly and hugged me from behind.

 

“Kaya?”

 

“… … .”

 

It was Kaya.

 

I glanced at her briefly before she hugged me from behind. bloody eyes. It was an evil personality.

 

The kid who was determined to flirt with me every time we met was resurrected for the first time in a while, but he didn’t say anything. It must be because of Gerald’s problem.

 

I said, “Sueuuu” and the warm magic of life wrapped around my whole body. It was magic that a small tree protruded from the magic circle that formed on Kaya’s hand and scattered it.

 

‘Oh oh.’

 

The bruised sensation fades away. The skin returned to its original state, and the plant magic withered after completing its role.

 

“thanks.”

 

“… … .”

 

“… Say something.”

 

“You’re so shameless… .”

 

A sigh came out.

 

We went to the fountain plaza and sat on a bench. The water from the fountain was tinged with the color of the sunset.

 

Only the sound of flowing water and the gentle wind could be heard. That’s why I decided to remain silent until Kaya spoke up.

 

Before long, Kaya opened her mouth.

 

“that… , Isaac.”

 

“huh.”

 

“Sorry for the inconvenience. I tried to stop my father somehow… .”

 

“It’s not a big deal. It’s okay, man.”

 

“No, it’s fine. Nonsense! The bruises you had earlier, weren’t they caused by your father?”

 

“That’s right, but I was hit by my own will.”

 

“yes?”

 

“He said he would teach me how to move quickly without straining my body. Being beaten was part of  education.”

 

“Oh, that way… .”

 

Kaya should have known Gerald’s steps. because she’s a daughter But I wouldn’t have learned it.

 

Understanding the situation, Kaya humbly smiled. It was a relief.

 

“It’s still not going well, but I think it will work out somehow.”

 

“I was worried because I thought you were beaten because of me… . My father has a tendency to go out regardless of who he is.”

 

Is it a father-in-law diss?

 

I did have a tendency to just walk out.

 

I didn’t even bother to say it out of my mouth.

 

“Until yesterday, my father forbade me to meet Isaac. So I didn’t know anything… .”

 

“Would I have been beaten innocently? … But are you going to keep touching my hand?”

 

From earlier, Kaya had been holding my hand and wiggling and stroking my fingers.

 

like a toy.

 

“I can’t help this because I lack affection.”

 

Isn’t that what you originally said with your own mouth shamelessly?

 

… It didn’t matter anyway. It was obvious that it was a lie in the first place.

 

“Okay, touch more.”

 

“Can I?”

 

“no… , Moderately.”

 

“this.”

 

Kaya was sorry. He really didn’t know what he was going to do once his temperance broke.

 

Kaya was still with her hair down. This is a hairstyle in which only half of the hair is tied back. The golden earrings in her ears were also glimpsed through her hair.

 

“The image has changed a lot.”

 

“Oh, how are you?”

 

A smile spread across Kaya’s lips, as if she was happy to notice the change.

 

Seeing it up close feels new. Especially since she was a kid who always wore pigtails. Should I say that I look more innocent than usual?

 

It’s obvious, but silky change doesn’t happen only to me.

 

Everyone is growing steadily. Its traces are evident even on the exterior.

 

“Feeling mature… ? You don’t look all that young anymore either.”

 

“That’s not to say, it makes me look older… ?”

 

“I meant it in a good way. Now I feel like a senior in the second year. matches well.”

 

When Kaya turned into a shocked face, she hurriedly recovered.

 

Shall we turn the topic?

 

“And don’t worry too much. It’s not that I don’t understand your father’s feelings. Thanks to you, I am getting a lot of help. Rather, it’s nice to meet you like this.”

 

“… As expected, you are benevolent, Sir Isaac.”

 

Kaya naturally leaned on my shoulder and hugged my arm tightly.

 

“… What are you doing?”

 

“It’s an expression of affection.”

 

It’s out of the blue.

 

It’s so honest without context, I don’t know what to react to.

 

Kaya put her chin on my shoulder and looked at me closely, giving me a sinister smile.

 

“By the way, Sir Isaac. Seeing my father, he called me father-in-law.”

 

Kaya asked playfully while tilting her head.

 

It was floating.

 

“Did you like me that much?”

 

“How did it happen? Are you kidding me?”

 

Kaya looked lovingly into my eyes.

 

After a moment’s pause, Kaya spoke in a heartfelt voice.

 

“i like you. I missed you.”

 

“… okay.”

 

As before, Kaya expressed her feelings freely.

 

* * *

 

midnight.

 

A wagon led the ice knights past the guardhouse and reached the Hegel Magic Tower.

 

Under the escort of ice knights. A small woman got out of the carriage. I was lightly floating a gym bag the size of my body with telekinesis.

 

Reddish-brown hair tied to one side. It was Hegel’s magic tower, Aria Lilias.

 

Dupendorf’s troops escorting the wagon all at once saluted moderately at the blue-silver-haired boy standing by the tree.

 

Arya’s calm gaze also returned to the boy.

 

“Welcome, sir.”

 

“I didn’t know that I would come to meet you personally. What did you find me for?”

 

Isaac, a blue-silver haired boy, approached Arya.

 

The difference in height between the two was so great that Arya had to tilt her head back and look at Isaac until her neck hurt.

 

“… ah.”

 

Oops, Isaac wanted to bend his knees and try to meet Aria at eye level.

 

Arya frowned.

 

“Something you don’t need to meet at eye level.”

 

“yes?”

 

Tick-tick Aria. Short stature was a complex for her.

 

Isaac’s consideration unintentionally humiliated Arya.