“The person you defeated, Carton, was a member of the Disaster Blood Oath.”
“Right. I heard about that from Camilla.”
“It’s a rather infamous blood oath. The mage you were with, Focal, was the third seat…”
“I’ve heard about it.”
“The story of how if a sworn brother was killed, and how the remaining three will act?”
“…Yes.”
Hearing it stated so plainly, I’m struck by the gravity of the situation. Pardomikhov, however, strokes his beard as if it’s someone else’s problem.
“If I were to join the Federal Army…?”
“Well, it would be more effective than the state military, but considering the opponent, it’s a difficult call. That said, I believe we can provide you with information on their movements.”
“I see…”
“Aside from emergencies, you’re free to do as you please. For us, just having your name associated with us is already a benefit. We’ll also pay you a salary.”
“Emergencies… meaning?”
“War… or something like that.”
“War…”
“Hahaha. Well, war isn’t something that happens all the time. That’s what the Celestial ranked individuals are for. Our existence serves as a deterrent to the enemy. The more Celestial ranked individuals we have, the better. That’s the idea.”
“I… I see…”
A deterrent, huh? I’ve somehow become a Celestial ranked individual without fully understanding the weight of it. Or maybe I understand it intellectually, but I haven’t truly felt it yet.
As I ponder this, Pardomikhov mutters something.
“Though, I’d like to see Sir Shigeto’s abilities… just once.”
“My… abilities?”
“Yes. From our perspective, it’s a bit hard to believe that Sir Shigeto, who only recently transferred here, has already achieved the status of a Celestial ranked individual. As a government, we’ve concluded that it’s best to confirm this for ourselves.”
“I see…”
“However, many in this world prefer to keep their skills hidden… so if you’d rather not show them, it’s perfectly fine to decline.”
It’s true that many might want to keep their skills secret, especially since some abilities are most effective when the opponent doesn’t know about them. My iaido, for instance, can only be used a limited number of times. If that were known, it could put me at a disadvantage.
Seeing me hesitate, Pardomikhov smiles and continues.
“Well, take some time to think about it. For the Federation, the existence of Celestial ranked individuals is crucial. We wouldn’t do anything to disadvantage our own Celestial ranked members. I hope you can trust us on that.”
Indeed, if I’m going to join an organization, I’d want to trust it.
“Understood. Please go ahead with the confirmation.”
When I agree, Pardomikhov nods and turns to Miree.
“Miree, you also had something to discuss with Sir Shigeto, didn’t you? Should I step out?”
“No, it’s fine. We came to apologize for accidentally transferring Sir Shigeto and Lady Yuzuki to the dangerous region of Gallar Blue.”
“Ah, right. It’s unusual for a transfer from the Sky Temple to end up in Gallar Blue. What happened?”
“Well…”
Miree explains the incident at the Sky Temple’s transfer array to Pardomikhov. She also briefly mentions what happened to Kohinata afterward, which I was curious about.
Apparently, Kohinata was labeled a “high-risk transfer” and sent to the frontier of the new continent. I’m worried about whether Kohinata, who hasn’t climbed the ranks, can handle the monsters there, but it seems she’s mainly been assigned to physical labor, like road maintenance.
I don’t get detailed information, but according to what Miree checked before coming here, Kohinata still hasn’t blended in with the other convicts and remains defiant.
“If this attitude continues, the observation period might be extended.”
“I see…”
Even though Kohinata was hostile toward me and put Kimijima in danger, I believe the influence of the malevolent guardian spirit is what led to this situation. Hearing this, I can’t help but feel down.
“Miree.”
“Yes? What is it?”
“Could you avoid telling the children about Kohinata’s situation?”
“…I see. Understood.”
“Thank you.”
If this is about an apology, then Kimijima should probably be here too…
“Speaking of which, Kimijima should be here as well.”
“Lady Yuzuki said she’d take the Firebird for a meal, so the three of them went out.”
“Ah, I see.”
Yarzak points it out, and I remember. This morning, there was talk of feeding Mera, but I overslept, so it seems the three of them went without me.
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After the explanation, Miree takes two boxes out of her bag.
“As a token of our apology, it’s nothing much, but… we’d like to present these to Sir Shigeto and Lady Yuzuki from the church.”
“Eh? No, you don’t have to…”
“Please accept them.”
Since there are two boxes, one must be for Kimijima. I take them and, at Miree’s urging, open the box. Inside is a pocket watch.
Yarzak, who’s watching from the side, exclaims.
“Wow! A watch! And such a small one. That’s amazing!”
“Is it rare in this world?”
“In Sir Shigeto’s world, it’s not that rare, is it? In this world, it’s quite uncommon for individuals to own watches. They’re quite valuable.”
Now that I think about it, I’ve never seen anyone with a watch here. People usually rely on the church bells or the position of the sun to tell time.
“Is this really okay? It seems like a very expensive item…”
“Don’t worry about it. Though, I didn’t prepare it myself—the church did.”
“I see… Thank you. I’ll make good use of it.”
Once the conversation ends, Pardomikhov immediately suggests that I show my abilities.
When he says “abilities”… I suppose he wants to see my strength. Is he going to ask me to fight him, a Celestial ranked member of the Federation?
I glance at Pardomikhov nervously, and he grins as if he’s read my mind.
“Don’t worry. There are plenty of monsters around here.”
“Y-Yes.”
“Let’s go hunting, shall we?”
“Ah…”
Hunting, huh? I feel a bit relieved. But then again, if he wants me to fight monsters, how far are we going? If he expects me to take down high-level ones, we might have to go deep into the wilderness, and that could take days…
“May I join you as well?”
As we’re talking, Miree asks if she can come along. It seems she’s also interested in the information about my spirits, which the church doesn’t have.
“Hmm… As a nation, we’d prefer to keep Sir Shigeto’s abilities private. But given the church’s involvement, it’s hard to refuse. After seeing you stop Sid earlier, I don’t think there’s a problem. If Sir Shigeto is okay with it.”
“Yes. Miree has been very kind to me. It’s fine.”
“Very well. Then let’s go together.”
Once it’s settled, Pardomikhov asks me a question.
“Sir Shigeto, can you ride a Sebek?”
“A Sebek?”
“Yes, it’s a magical beast often used as a mount.”
“Ah, the one with the horns.”
“Hahaha, well, those aren’t exactly horns, but yes.”
“Uh, I’ve never ridden one.”
When I answer, Miree, who’s standing next to me, suggests,
“Then would you like to ride my Sebek?”
“Eh? Ah, sure. That would be helpful.”
It seems they plan to ride the mounts to quickly head deeper into the wilderness.
…Wait a minute? I agreed without thinking, but if Miree is coming too, she’ll need her own Sebek. Should I borrow one from the state military instead? As I’m pondering this, we step outside, and once again, Sid’s loud voice echoes in the air.
“Hey, hey! In all my years of living… I’ve never seen such a beauty!”
“W-Well, that’s not the point!”
They must have just returned from feeding Mera. Kimijima and the others seem to be arguing with Sid. When Sid sees me, he gets a bit excited and shouts.
“You! Walking around with two beauties like this! Don’t you feel ashamed?”
“Eh? No… ashamed…?”
“Hehehe. I’m a beauty~”
“Mikichan, don’t engage with strangers──”
“Whoa, whoa! Don’t you know? This place really is the countryside. Fine, I’ll tell you. I am the Flash Lightning Emperor, Sid Burns!”
“……”
“Wow! The Lightning Emperor! Sounds strong!”
“M-Mikichan, let’s go!”
“Wait, wait! Sis, hold on a sec!”
“Let go of me!”
…This is giving me a headache.
Now he’s talking to my students. And he’s even holding Kimijima’s hand. Seeing this, I can’t help but get irritated and rush over to Sid, grabbing his shoulder.
“Cut it out!”
“Sensei!”
“Wha, what’s this! …You’re in my way!”
Thud. Sid pushes my chest.
Huh?
The force of the push makes my body lift off the ground for a moment.
…Thump.
….
“Ugh! Ugh!”
“Sensei!”
It felt like a simple push, but it was far from it. Damn it. The pain in my chest feels like I’ve been punched, and for a moment, I can’t breathe. I’m sitting on the ground, coughing and gasping for air, when Kimijima rushes over with a panicked look.
“Are you okay?”
“Y-Yeah… I’m fine.”
But still, this guy is so rough… Wait, what?
I glance around and notice that Sid, as well as the onlookers, are staring at me in shock.
“Hey… Are you really a Celestial ranked individual?”
“Eh?”
“You’re telling me a little push like that… No way.”
The air grows tense. Ah… that’s right. No one actually knows the details of how I defeated the Celestial ranked Carton. I only have the protection of a low-level spirit, and the power of the divine light isn’t fully established in me. My physical abilities are nothing special.
On the other hand, the guy in front of me is a triple-digit powerhouse. If someone like that pushes me… of course I wouldn’t be able to withstand it. Looking around, even the State soldiers seem confused by my pitiful state.
──This is bad. …No. Maybe this is for the best?
Seeing this, I start to think that maybe it’s better this way. It’s better than being overestimated. In reality, I can only draw my sword about five times. If I’m hailed as a Celestial ranked individual and expected to do more than I’m capable of, it’ll only cause trouble.
…….
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