On the night of the day after the training, which somehow turned into a large group, my seniors and I were invited to the castle as we had been informed in advance.

As for the clothes, I wear my usual team uniform, my seniors wear black uniforms, and my body is assimilated by Ferm and Nea.

 

"It's a party style this time...... No, it's like a dinner party, isn't it?"

"Yes, but it looks like we're being invited to a limited number of people compared to before."

 

When I arrived at the venue, I wondered if the only people who were invited were the heroes of each country and those involved in the festival.

It doesn't look like the aristocracy I've seen before is coming.

 

"Hey, Usato."

"Huh, I know."

 

He nods at Ferm's voice, which is assimilated, and turns his gaze to the sumptuous meals on the tables in the hall.

 

"With this number of people...... You can take in your meals."

"Hey, don't you think I'm a huge glutton?"

"I don't think so."

 

Ferm is not a glutton.

However, considering Ferm's upbringing, he probably hasn't eaten much good food, so I want him to eat it when he can.

 

"I'm just happy that you're full."

"Oh, oh...... Well, if that's the case, why don't you eat it...... Huh?'

"You've shown a desire for asylum in a strange way...... I don't know how you feel."

 

With this number of people in the venue, I won't be caught, and even if I do, there is a possibility that they will pass it through as a one-shot trick for me.

I'm aware that I've messed up enough to be allowed to do something like that, yes.

 

"Usato, I'm here."

"Liz?"

 

While I was thinking about this, Liz came to me and my seniors.

With a thick coat that completely covers her mouth as the other day, and a magic tool that hides her ears as a beastman, she now looks like a human with her characteristic orange hair.

 

"Mr./Ms. Suzune, Mr./Ms. Usato."

 

A little later, another person arrives, Liz's formal servant and sister, Elisha.

 

"Elisha, what about Mr./Ms. Ulua?"

"The teacher is too lazy to participate...... He doesn't have the stamina, but he's too busy in the morning......"

"Oh, that's right......

 

Despite the fact that he has lived for a long time, his physical strength is ...... the same as that of a person.

 

"Gururu...... This thief bear ......!"

"Mururu...... ...... a brave dog!"

 

While talking to Elisha, the heroes threatened each other with the momentum of showing the illusion of a puppy and a bear cub behind them.

Seeing this, Elisha and I looked at each other and sighed.

 

"Senpai Stay"

"Kyayes."

「……」

"Usato-kun, please don't go back to your bare bones and pull it off, because it works for me, okay?"

 

Send a glance like "Seriously, this person" to the seniors who listen to what they normally say, and make them return to their senses.

I don't think it's a good idea to make a mysterious threat as soon as we meet face-to-face, but first I ask Liz what bothers her.

 

"Liz, have you had any problems with your hands since then?"

 

The condition of the arm that was injured by the strengthening of the lineage.

Even if you think you've been completely healed by healing magic, it's not surprising that there are some healing leftovers, so let's make sure for the time being.

Liz looked stunned for a moment before pointing to her right hand.

 

"It hurts, so look at it?"

"......, if it's a lie, I won't talk to you for a while, okay?"

"When I thought about it, it didn't hurt."

 

What ...... intention to lie?

Somehow, Liz seems to be starting to resemble not only Bulllyn but also her seniors.

As Elisha sighs for the second time as Liz flutters her right hand as if she is clenching, someone comes up to the area of the venue where I and my seniors are.

 

"It's always lively around your Mr./Ms., Usato."

"Oh, Mr./Ms. Claude."

 

Is it Claude Mr./Ms. this time?

Beside him was Loa, who had been training with Elisha in the morning, and as soon as he saw my seniors and me, he bowed beautifully.

 

"...... of the Kingdom of Nesha Looks like Ulua isn't going to be here this time."

"Do you know the teacher?"

 

Mr./Ms. smiles bitterly at Liz's words.

 

"Every time I go to this festival, I see him, and although I know his face, he's not good at it."

"I understand that some people are not good at teachers because they pretend to know everything."

"It's avoided in the country, sir."

"Aren't you guys too harsh?"

 

Claude Mr./Ms. doesn't like Mr./Ms. Ulua.

Loa looks up at him as if surprised that there is someone he doesn't like.

 

"Thank you, Usato, for Loa."

"I didn't make a big deal out of it, because what I said was already pointed out by Mr./Ms.."

"The fact that you and I give the same advice to Mr./Ms. means that it's that important."

 

Saying this, Claude Mr./Ms. puts his hand on Loa's head.

 

"Loa was also very aware of that, and that alone was worth it to have you study with Mr./Ms.."

"I'm glad you said that."

"It's okay as long as it's reasonable, but can you watch it tomorrow?"

 

I've been watching it as part of Rain's training, so it's totally OK.

 

"I don't mind at all."

"Oh, thank you."

 

As he nodded at Loa's words of gratitude, the light of the magic tool shining from above here diminished, and the hall became dark.

It seems that the heroes of the seven nations who have been summoned and their retinue have been assembled.

In line with this, our gaze turned to the brightly lit stage in the venue.

 

"The Kingdom of Calmerio, Lambda Lark Calmherio"

 

Lambda-sama, the king dressed in white who appeared on the stage, looked around at us in the hall and said.

 

"Ladies and gentlemen, you have gathered well tonight, and I would like to explain the details of the second trial ——— the festivities that will take place next."

 

"Quickly."

"Yes."

 

He nods at his senior's words and listens to Lambda-sama's words.

 

"This is bad."

 

Then, I hear the murmur of Claude Mr./Ms. nearby.

 

"Master, what's wrong?"

"King Lambda, you're crazy.

 

...... you're crazy?

It doesn't look like it's that exciting, though.

In the meantime, he continues to explain the details of the ordeal.

 

"The second test is intelligence and wit! In a different section from the first trial, the heroes and their attendants will be asked to solve the riddle!

 

"...... solve the riddle?"

"Wow, that sounds interesting."

 

It's an ordeal that doesn't seem to develop into a battle.

No, it's natural in a sense, because it's not just about fighting.

 

"The questions will be based on the content solicited from the people during this festival and the ones we have prepared! By finding and solving the problems hidden in the sections, they will be added to their scores!

 

Find problems, solve them, and compete with each other.

It's not as flashy as the first trial, but the problem is recruited from the public...... It makes me feel closer to home all at once, and I think it's pretty good for me.

 

"And the second trial is not just a test of solving a mystery!

 

"Hmm!?"

"Well, it's begun......

 

I was surprised by Lambda who suddenly shook off the tension.

Claude Mr./Ms. also pressed his forehead and let out a stunned voice.

 

"As a brave man, you must perform to the best of your ability in any situation!" Yes, even if it isDifferent squire・・・・Even when you're acting with!!"

 

…… Hmm? Hmm!? A different squire!?

Lambda-sama, who was in an even better mood after seeing us rustling, waved his hand with an exaggerated gesture.

 

"Special rules!! Squire Shaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

With a very curly tongue, the light of the magic tool shines into the space at the end of the hand swinging wide.

Suddenly, it was illuminated by light, and a box-shaped magic tool was installed, and the symbol of each country was drawn on the disc with a roulette-like needle attached to it.

 

"From now on, the brave men who represent each country will use this magic tool! Then, team up with the ——— servant of the kingdom of symbols engraved on the guidelines instructed by the magic tool! Swap servants! That's the absolute requirement for the second trial!

 

"Ferm, this king is far from insane."

"In a way, it's amazing, this king......

 

Nea and Ferm muttered in admiration.

But I didn't have time to react to their words.

 

『……』

 

If I'm not overly self-conscious, most of the people in this room are looking at me.

In particular, the gaze from Liz, who was right next to her, was already amazing.