The first test takes place in a castle town in the kingdom of Kamherio.

Using this area as a field, the heroes gathered from the seven nations and their followers will sharpen the hoe.

Those of us who participate are also waiting in the tent that serves as the waiting room, but it seems that quite a lot of people have gathered around the bustle outside.

 

"Well, then, as I said yesterday, Ferm, assimilate with Nea."

 

Listening to the bustle outside, I call out to Nea in the tent and Ferm, who is assimilating with me.

 

"Oh."

"Okay, put your hand out, Usato."

 

I held out my hand to Nea and shook her lightly, and Ferm moved from my hand to Nea's.

Nea sighs lightly as she lets go of her hand as she creates a dark spell that has changed from the hem of her usual clothes and neck to a black inner layer so that others can't see it.

 

"It's too late, but Ferm could have been there, right?"

"Well, I don't want to do anything too foul."

"It's weird and common sense, really."

 

I've always had common sense.

As he sighs at Nea, who is still rude, a senior returns from the entrance of the tent.

Dressed in a black uniform-style uniform designed specifically for her, she talks to us in a bouncy manner.

 

"No, he's a great person outside."

"Do you know from here?"

"It's a long way off, but it's guarded, and it's not an avalanche so far...... We've put a lot of effort into making the spectator seats around the field area."

"It's a national festival, isn't it......

 

But that's how much attention is being drawn.

In terms of the structure of the battle zone, we will exit from one of the seven entrances to the field, which are evenly spaced ——— the bleachers that allow us to see inside.

 

"Also, the souvenirs and stalls are amazing...... Me and Usato-kun's merchandise is going to be great."

"I didn't want to know that......"

 

That's right...... I don't ...... to see me today.

It's terrifying to see how an ordinary person who doesn't look like a knight reacts when he appears next to a senior who ...... hero.

 

"And the magic tools that project images in the air, it reminds me that there isn't that much difference between magic and science."

"It's like shooting with a magic gear on a hoobird."

 

I think it's something that I really thought about a lot.

If I wasn't a party to it, I'd like to watch the game normally.

———, while I was talking to my seniors, someone came in from the tent again.

 

"Ladies and gentlemen, how are you prepared?"

"Mr./Ms. Naia"

 

Did he come to check on us?

If you look closely behind her, you can see Mr./Ms. looking at us from outside the tent.

 

"You can start this at any time."

"As far as I'm concerned, don't let the two of you do anything rash...... No, I didn't need to worry about it."

"That's not true, I'm the type of person who looks like this."

 

"I don't think it's something to be proud of."

"Say it yourself, huh?"

 

Nea and Ferm murmur softly to their proud seniors.

 

"The ordeal is about to begin, and I will be watching from a special seat...... Will Mr./Ms. Nea accompany you?"

"It's a grateful offer, but I'll watch it from the officials' seat, and I'm afraid I'll be misunderstood in a lot of ways if I'm too beautiful to be a familiar."

"Hehe, I understand."

 

It was a seat reserved for the hero.

Then, wondering something, the senior spoke to Mr./Ms. Naia.

 

"Speaking of which, Naia, are the people satisfied with the content of this ordeal?"

"Convinced, do you mean about the place where this trial will take place?"

"Yes, I've heard that people from this city usually live here......

 

Is it about the fact that where we live has become a place to fight?

However, looking at this success, it seems that there is not much of a backlash, but what about it?

 

"Don't worry about that, the Hero Festival is a long-awaited festival for the people of Kamherio every year. So there are a lot of people who feel honored to be a place where heroes fight where they live."

"Oh, really?"

"Even if the house is destroyed, the kingdom will bear all the repair costs and guarantee life in the meantime, or rather, the house you live in will be rebuilt into a new one...... There are many people who think like that. It's something to be proud of."

 

It's strong, the people of Kamherio.

I wonder if it's the feeling that celebrities and other people are proud of the place where they played because their house is where they are.

 

"——— brave Inukami Suzune-sama and his squire Usato Ken-sama. The time for the start of the first trial is approaching. Please move."

 

From outside the tent, the staff in charge of the festival are heard.

Mr./Ms. Nodded at the voice.

 

"Looks like it's time, I'll go back to my seat."

"Oh...... That's right, Naia."

"Yes?"

"This is the test, and we're going to be the first to set off big fireworks, so be sure to look forward to it."

"Huh, Hanabi? …… Well, it's weird...... You don't, do you?"

 

At the bewildered words of Mr./Ms., we looked at each other and fell silent.

After exchanging glances for a few seconds, I looked at Mr./Ms. again and shook my head.

 

"I'm sorry, I'm going to do something weird."

"Are you going to do it!?"

"But don't worry, it's beautiful."

"It's beautiful, so don't worry!?"

 

As a tactic, they do really innovative things, but they do things that are so out of the ordinary, so .......

I smile wryly at the surprised Mr./Ms. as I focus on the trials that are about to happen.

 

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The kingdom of Nesha is a country located in the north.

The monsters that live in the cold, frozen soil where fire is indispensable are covered in thick fur, and their bodies are large and they form groups. The humans who live in such a land live in constant battle with the threat of monsters, and I have welcomed two children as my students for the purpose of verification.

Elisha to Liz.

Sisters-in-law who are not related by blood.

I had raised them as two teachers who were born and raised differently, but who had no parents in common for as long as I can remember——— and I was now elated in the midst of a festival called the Hero Shushu Festival.

 

"I'm looking forward to it."

 

Liz and Elisharesults・・Confirmation.

And to be able to see the battle between Inukami Suzune, a hero from another world, and his servant Usato Ken.

Formally, I am one of the attendants, but as I am well over 150 years old, it was too out of place for me to participate, and it seemed more enjoyable to watch, so I decided not to participate in the trials.

 

"Fufufu"

 

After giving Liz and Elisha a few tips, I walked over to the staff and sat down in an empty seat.

Well, it's a nice vantage point.

Hoobards wearing magical tools fly around in the sky, and the light projected in the sky becomes an image that changes at a dizzying pace.

 

"It's about to start! The Hero Festival, the First Trial! In this ordeal, in which the heroes representing the seven nations fight with their own pride, they will compete based on the number of armbands they have!

 

When he turned his eyes in surprise at the voices echoing through the audience, he noticed that there were magic devices attached here and there that amplified his voice.

Well, that voice is somewhere else...... I wonder if it's like I'm commentating from a prominent place near the special seats? I mean, wow, there's a king next door.

He's still a festival-loving king.

 

"Many of the magic tools this time are provided by the technology of the Kingdom of Samaria! With this, we will be able to deliver the brave appearance of the brave to many people in the audience! Your Majesty, I would like to ask for your words!!"

"Well, at this festival, that raccoon oya...... We are very grateful to the King of Samaria for his willingness to cooperate and for the support from many countries. I assure you that this year's Hero Festival will be the largest in history."

 

At the words of Lambda, the king of Kamherio, the people in the audience shouted with joy.

No, it wasn't just the king, but most of the people of this country...... Yeah.

 

"It's not a mistake to say that it's the largest in history."

 

The scale of the previous festival itself must have been large, but this time the participation of heroes from the same world as the hero who once defeated the Demon King has created a much greater amount of enthusiasm and buzz than the previous one.

 

"Next door, okay?"

"Hmm?"

 

When I was lost in thought, I was called out from nearby.

If you're here, you're related to some hero. To be honest, I was distracted by the presence of someone next to me, so I dared to sit in an empty seat...... Can't help it.

 

"Oh, I don't care...... Whew!?"

"Oh? Thanks, huh?"

 

The girl who sat next to me with a very natural movement was a girl with black hair and red eyes.

However, she exudes a suspiciousness and bewitching that you can tell just by looking at her, and she smiles at you while showing sharp teeth from her mouth.

 

"Is this the second time you've recognized it?"

「…… What's the use of me?"

 

The inside of Usato's body at the venue...... A red-eyed girl who has been threatening from .

She smiled lightly as she tried not to let her agitation come to light.

 

"I don't care, I thought you understood what I was talking about, so I tried to talk to you."

"What's your name?"

"Nea, a demon who is a familiar of Usato."

 

Nea, ?

The ages of humans and monsters have different meanings.

Humans decline as they age, but the longer a monster lives, the more knowledge it accumulates and its abilities become more sophisticated.

And without a doubt, the girl next to me is a monster who has lived much longer than me.

 

"Wow, I'm ———."

"It's Ulua, isn't it? It's rare for a being to remember magic, so I was quite interested."

 

…… Apparently, there is no escape.

But luckily they are not seen as enemies.

I don't mean to be more hostile than I used to be, but it's been a long time since I've been prepared to die.

 

"Are you here to see the braves?"

"Yes."

「…… As expected, if you participate as a familiar, the trial itself will be a mess."

 

My heart beats so loudly that I don't care about the cheers around me.

At my best of lightheartedness, Nea gives me a distant look.

 

"It's probably going to be crazy without me, but hey......

"That's ———."

 

Just as he was about to ask what was going on, a loud cheer and music echoed throughout the audience.

When he looked forward in surprise, he saw the image projected in the air showing the figure of Rival of the Kingdom of Garga.

He moves into place, leading a dozen or so retinue out of the entrance to one of the battle-taking quarters.

 

"The golden armor that stands out is a sign of firm confidence! Accompanied by a squire dressed in armor, he entered the kingdom of Garga, the "hero of the next generation" Rivar!

 

Dressed in dull gold armor, Rival wears a gold armband on his right arm.

And one of the closest attendants, also in armor, wears a silver armband.

A gold and silver armband that can be said to be a symbol of this trial.

Liz and Elisha have to take it away from the other heroes and their followers.

 

「…… No, it's flashy. Is this the kind of country that Calmhelio is?"

"It's tough, but it's a country where when you loosen up, you pull it out with all your might."

 

It can be said that the power accumulated over the course of a year is fully released in the form of a festival.

That's probably why it's so hot.

 

"There are seven entrances on the field, and you go in from there."

"The video itself is sent by a magic device and projected on top...... You've really provided a technology that you're really excited about, Samarian Kingdom......"

 

Was there a reason for this?

But before the start of the show, will you introduce them one kingdom at a time to excite the audience?

To be honest, I want you to start right away, but judging by the excitement of the audience, the effect seems to be outstanding.

 

"The magic power that goes beyond common sense is unleashed from the overflowing intellectual power! Kingdom of Flemia "Twin Demon Heroes" Aura!

 

"The power that has been refined is no longer in the realm of magic!? Calf Kingdom "Indestructible Hero" Crood!

 

"Beautiful Ice Warrior!! But it's not just the appearance that is beautiful! The floating city of Miarak "Hero of the Ice Spear" Leona!

 

"The reason why I wear thick clothes is because it's cold! The power to survive in the frigid land is not Itachi! Nesha Kingdom "Wind Slash Hero" Liz!

 

"Don't be fooled by appearances! All of that magic is out of the norm! Kingdom of Milva "Hero of the Storm" Lanzas!

 

Frankly, I was a little bit vocal about what I said to Liz, but I ...... the others are pretty good.

The heroes of the kingdom of Myalak and Fremia are in a hurry, so I wonder if they decided on their own?

And then there's the entrance of the one who, in a sense, all the spectators here have been waiting for.

 

"I'm looking forward to seeing my servant Usato this time, so I'm looking forward ...... it!!"

"You can finally see it......

"Here are the people who inspired that masterpiece...... Ugh, I'm going to collapse with ...... emotion."

 

Since he is known for his novels and various other media, it seems that Usato's own appearance is expected.

 

"Ah......"

"Hmm? What's going on?"

"No, I feel sorry for you when you expect me to be so ......."

 

…… Well, that's what I mean.

As expected, this is not bad for him, and it is a difficult story.

I am disappointed because I am mistaken...... When I think about it, I feel sorry for him.

 

"It's a pity that you can get a different impression right away."

"Hmm? Which one are you talking about?"

 

"And, and! A brave one who has overthrown the Demon King! He was a key figure in the era of reconciliation with the demon tribe!

 

While I am wondering about the fact that I have some discrepancy in perception, the final introduction begins.

The seventh and final gate opens, and a dark-haired girl dressed in black comes out with a boy in white.

 

"Ringle Kingdom" Hero of Thunder "Inukami Suzune!!"

"'Waaaaa!!'"

 

The audience erupted in cheers.

The audience seems to be more excited than expected by the beautiful hero Suzune.

On the other hand, however, there were some confused voices mixed in.

 

"That's different from ...... book."

"Oh my God, it's normal......

"Is this what the reality ......?"

 

No, isn't it a terrible thing to say?

Normally, he thinks so, and looks next to him, scared, but surprisingly, his familiar, Nea, doesn't seem to care.

 

"Now, each of us is in position! Your Majesty, please give me the order to begin!!"

"Hmm."

 

King Lambda nodded at the sound of the commentator's voice, and raised his voice without hiding his elation.

Along with that, the video shows his appearance.

The festival king, who has staked all the heat of the year on this event, opens up his charisma and majesty in a strange direction.

 

"Brave men! Bet on your pride! Compete with each other!! I want you to aim for victory! Now——— the first test, begin!!"

 

At that moment, the hero and his followers in the seven-part video begin to move in unison.

My lovely students are ...... yes, yes, it's working as planned. Liz is as motivated as ever, so don't worry about this.

 

"And ......."

 

Suzune and Usato, the brave ones who have to be the most vigilant, .......

Shifting his gaze and looking at the image that Suzune and the others were projecting——— for some reason, Suzune went around behind Usato and didn't try to move from the spot.

 

"What? Nea, what are those two doing?"

"Well, keep watching."

 

Then, a number of magic bullets composed of healing magic are created in Usato's hand.

The magic bullet, which is surprisingly smooth and overflowing, is enveloped by yet another magic bullet from above——— showing a large bulge for a moment, and then gradually shrinks to the size of a palm.

 

"What's that trick ......?"

 

Wrapped multiple magic bullets in another? But that's not all.

I'm also confused by Usato, who started doing even more gibberish on top of an incomprehensible technology.

 

"It's a healing diffusion bullet."

「…… No, I don't know this one even if you just tell me the name."

"yes, I always feel that way too, yes."

 

I don't know what it is, but just by the dialogue and the resigned expression, I can understand what kind of crazy people are usually called Usato.

Clutching the magic bullet that emitted a green glow, Usato, who pushed the magic power even further, swung the magic bullet and threw it over his head with great momentum.

 

"Usato threw something!"

"I can see it from here!"

"Why are you throwing healing magic?!"

"It's the same as a book, it's amazing!!"

 

The audience, who had been watching Usato's actions, began to buzz.

The magic bullet thrown high into the air by him flew rapidly, and when it reached a position where we in the audience could see it visually——— it burst with green light, scattering green particles of healing magic around it.

The particles slowly fall to the ground, not only on the field, but also on us in the spectators.

 

"Wow, it's beautiful......

"Healing magic, is this ......?"

"Amazing"

 

Apart from the people around me reacting in amazement at the surreal scene, I was horrified.

 

"Is this magic sensing......?!"

 

Magic sensing ——— a technique that pretentiously recognizes the existence of those who have touched magical power.

The one that recognizes the event by the magic power that he used against the demon in Mialak.

If all of the magical particles raining down from above are within his range of his senses, then Usato knows the location and number of all the heroes and squires in the field right now!

 

"Sorry, you know where ......!!? are."

"That's not all."

"Huh?"

 

At the sound of Nea's voice, he looks at the video again and sees Suzune, who has been watching quietly behind him, putting his hand on Usato's shoulder and closing his eyes.

In less than a few seconds———, she opened her eyes, a smile twitching the corner of her lips as she wore an electric shock all over her body.

 

"Is that going to use restricted magic here?! Why do you ...... it in the first place?"

Anyone who is in touch with Usato's magic can share his magical sensing. In other words, Suzune also shared the information about the location of the hero and the squire that Usato ——— grasped."

 

Suzune's figure disappears, leaving behind the remnants of lightning.

In an instant, lightning flashes across the screen where all the heroes are reflected.

 

"What......!?"

 

By the time his eyes widened in surprise, Suzune had already returned to his side next to Usato.

However, what was different from a few seconds ago was that in her hands she held ——— six silver armbands.

 

"That's restrictive, I'm usually a codfish, but I'm still a sparrow...... Well, there's just as many outrageous guys out there."

 

Next to me, Nea let out a sigh of dismay.

Six silver armbands.

At this moment, Suzune snatched the armbands of all the attendants except Usato.