189 Episode 189 "Coastal Area Strategy (Part 1) Letizia Team Adventure".txt (1/2)

A few days later, at the New Recruiters Training Center.

'Not enough energy!　Can you move 'Inspire Hydra' for that!

The man in scarlet robes - the 'Instructor Mage' - shouted to the trainees in line.

''Yes!　I'm sorry!　Instructor Mage Lord of Vermilion which!

The 'trainees' lined up on the shore answered upright and immobile.

The ”Instructor Mage”, sword in hand, walked back and forth in front of them...

This 'rookie training' was started by you of your own volition, even though your employer told you to do it. No matter what happens, you are responsible for it. If you don't like it, you can leave at any time!

Really? Well, I'd better get to .......

However, anyone who leaves in the middle of the day is a no-good person who can't even finish what they set out to do!　Report to your employer, guild or chamber of commerce that way. You'll have to figure out what the rest of the job will be!

............ Oh.

After running, we'll do calisthenics. This is how you gather magic power to me. It's a good idea to unite everyone's minds to move the messenger. This is a good place to find out if you have enough cooperation.

The ”Instructor Mage” clapped his hands.

On cue, the trainees began to move in.

This is the coastal area in the northern part of the resort area of Mishlila.

The trainees are on the beach. They had come for the ”Newcomer Training Program” on the recommendation of their workplace or acquaintances.

They were of all genders and ages, but all wore the same clothes.

They were tattered cloths held together with strings that served as an obi. On the surface were the names and numbers of the groups.

Group A to Group E. The names of the groups and their numbers are painted on the surface. Group A to Group E. Call the roll and start the Kumiteisou!

「「「「「「──yes 」」」」」

The trainees started to prepare for the 'magic power presentation exercise' with a depressed expression on their faces.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

The effects of my own ”curse” are minor. Can you move for another hour?

Checking the cloudy state of the crystal, the 'Instructor Mage' murmured, ”This crystal ball is a magic item that has the effect of preventing a curse.

This crystal ball is a magic item with the ability to prevent the curse. It's not just a matter of time before it is affected by the curse on its owner's behalf, and when it reaches its limit it turns completely black. It is currently gray. His own work wasn't over yet, and he planned to continue his activities for a bit longer.

The influence of the 'curse' is still weak on this beach. With the amulet, it will keep it.''

The 'Instructor Mage' looked around.

At the end of the sandy beach, there was a small boat parked, and beyond that, a large boat that housed the 'trainees'.

On the other side is a rocky mountain.

Towards the north, the sandy beach was gone and the waves were crashing directly into the sheer cliffs.

It is in that area that the mermaids lived, and it is also the place where the influence of the ”curse” is strongest.

It is said that there is a dungeon in the mermaid's dwelling place that was sealed a long time ago.

It's the center of the 'cursed land'. Even if you have a talisman, you can't stay there for a long time.

That's why they first had to find someone who was resistant to it. That's what the training is for.

Furthermore, this also has the effect of creating obedient workers.

After the training was over, they would work in the nobleman's mansions, guilds, and merchant associations without turning aside. Their employers are all happy.

As for the 'Instructor Mage' organization, they would send their own collaborators. It was a two birds with one stone.

''But ...... all of them are so crushed by the 'curse' that they don't even think about it. No use.

The instructor mage murmured, his black hair fluttering in the sea breeze.

In the sandy beach, the trainees have started doing gymnastics.

It's a pyramid exercise in pairs of 10. It's an effective way to gather magic power when everyone is united. A magic circle is drawn on the beach. It is a system that allows the 'Instructor Mage' to use the magic power they have collected.

Kyoshi, 'Instructor Mage' which ...... is no more, it's impossible.

'Who said I could talk!　Group D. Number 1 to 10!

No, ......, with this many people, it's just not the right shape for ......

No excuses!

The 'Instructor Mage' shouted.

The 'Magic Presenting Gymnastics' was beautifully arranged on the sandy beach.

It was a beautiful sight, but only Group D's was warped and snarled.

'............ number 4 is ...... not there. ......'

Fourth?　You got away: ...... What's his name?

............

”You should at least remember the names of your friends!　Solidarity. You all follow me.

The 'Instructor Mage' starts running with the trainees in tow.

This 'rookie training' is an important job requested by the Marquis Hilmut. I won't allow you to escape.

The ”Instructor Mage” turned his gaze to a large ship that was parked in the shallow water.

You will find the Marquis Hilmut and - another ”instructor” inside that boat.

The ”Instructor Mage” remembered that face and involuntarily gritted his back teeth. The other ”instructor” who is his rival has already found some people who are resistant to the curse. I'm not going to be the only one.

The other two are already being evaluated for it. It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

”I'm going to look for 'D Group 4. I don't know his name. Gender is female, hair blue. That's what you're looking for.

The 'Instructor Mage' said to the trainees.

”The rest of you will continue with the gymnastics. You will have to wait until I return. You will be allowed to take a break later to hydrate and breathe deeply.

「「「「「 yes 」」」」」」

The trainees on the sandy beach replied with downcast eyes.

After looking at them with a satisfied look, the 'Instructor Mage' murmured, ”The one who runs away has some resistance to the 'curse', but does not follow orders.

''Those who run away have some resistance to the 'curse', but they do not follow orders. Those who obey have no tolerance. It's a difficult one.

The ”Instructor Mage” Lord of Vermilion has started running.

Near the rocky mountains near the coast, near the area cursed by the curse, Letitia team...

All right, let's get to work.

Leticia said to her gathered companions.

This is a rocky mountain close to the coast. The hillside. It's the safe zone that Saint Delilira taught me about.

The area affected by the land's ”curse” has been carefully mapped out by Nagi after listening to Delilira's opinion. She also took into account the margin of error to get a safe distance. There should be no impact here.

Rafilia-san. Have you received a message from Nagi-san?

It's 'mind-linkage reform', isn't it? It's coming!

Raphilia nodded, hiding behind the trees that grew in the rocky mountains.

The masters are about 20 minutes' walk from here, and they'll be waiting. They'll be on the move if we cause a scene.

Is Ms. Cutlass ready?

I'm calling Fynn now!

Cutlass touched the equipped 'Balluar's Breastplate' and closed his eyes.

'Another Boku, Fynn!　The search for the enemy, please!

Yes, sir!

A girl with the same face as Cutlass - a little longer hair and different colored eyes - suddenly appeared.

Then, I'm going to take a look at the surroundings from the top of the tree. The details are for Cutlass!

Saying that, Fynn lightly kicked a branch and jumped up into the air.

With a body made of magical power, Fihn can fly. I'm very good at spotting and scouting.

Well, I don't think there's anything there.

Fynn climbed up to the highest branch, hiding between the branches and leaves.

'We only have to get their attention, that's all. If there's nothing else, you can have Raphilia and her teammates fire a few fireballs at you and... oh no! Someone's coming.

There is something wrong with you, isn't there?

Cutlass on the ground turned to Letitia and said.

'Someone's coming this way,' he said. For more information ...... hmmmm. It's a young girl, with blue hair and ...... looking terribly tired, says Fynn.

Are you armed?

I've heard that he doesn't have ....... It's not that I'm in any condition to fight, it's just that I'm not. His complexion is pale and his eyes are downcast, and he is wearing clothes with numbers drawn on them ...... Perhaps he is a trainee in a 'rookie training' program.

Having said that much, Cutlass finished his report.

''What are you going to do?　A nobleman's daughter.

A voice came from Letitia's back.

It's the Leggy of the Magic Sword, entrusted to me by Nagi.

”You are the leader of this team.

We believe the 'trainee' has escaped from the new training program. We'll protect him. You can at least get the information. Raphilia-san, you should tell Nagi-san about that.

Okay.

Could it be that you're trying to make them think you're an escaped convict and attack those who come looking for training?　What will you do if that happens?

I mean, it's our job to get their attention anyway.

Leticia grabbed the magic sword Leggy.

''If there's a trap (trap), we'll just use 'Chiito Sukiru' to bite it off. You will cooperate with me, won't you?　Mr. Leggy.

'Of course. The Lord has asked me to help a noble girl. You owe me one.

Okay. Boom, boom, boom.

Leticia smiles wryly and Reggie snaps his scabbard.

Meanwhile, up in the tree, Fynn continues to scout out the tree. Cutlass continues to pass on the information he's gleaned from her.

As per the plan, Raphilia has disappeared. She is the communicator to Nagi. This is because it's troubling if she doesn't stay safe until the end.

─ ─ She is coming!

When Cutlass gave the signal - a skinny girl appeared from behind the trees.

”...... haha. Huh. ...... I can't do this anymore. I can't work any more ......

A girl comes running out on wobbly legs, scrambling through the grass with trembling hands.

She is sweaty, and her hair is shaggy. She is wearing simple clothes, just a cloth held together with an obi. The words ”D Group 4” are carefully written in the lower right corner.

The girl kneels on the ground and tries to stand up - noticing the presence of Leticia and the others ......

'Hi...... hi!　I was just trying to drink water. I was just trying to drink water ...... I know I can only drink it for a set amount of time, but I'm already thirsty, and I'm feeling pretty ......

Relax. We're just passing through.

............-e ......

What's your name?

”I'm number 4 in the ............D group, ...... the blue-haired little (Kogara) .......

The girl said in a dry voice.

'I'm in the third group on breakfast duty. I have a small voice, so I'm allowed to do duty three times a week to do ...... as punishment. I really wanted to learn magic, but I didn't have enough requirements to join that group, so I'm in the close combat group. That one is rank E and .......

That's not your name, is it?

Leticia locked eyes with the girl and asked gently.

'...... ah, ah ...... ah.'

Calm down. No one will blame you if you can't put it into words right away.

Oh, I'm an adventurer.

Yes, sir.

”My seniors told me that if I went to 'rookie training' I'd be strong ...... but I wasn't qualified for it. He even told me what I was born for, and I was ...... scared.

It's hard to resist, isn't it?

The girl nodded at Letitia's question.

Cutlass holds out a water bag to her mouth. The girl dipped her mouth into it as if she were devouring it and drank the water inside. The girl's hands and feet were covered in sand and her skin was scaly.

'I'm ...... going crazy in that place. ...... I'm going crazy. Everyone's saying weird things, but ...... it's starting to feel like that's normal, and I'm afraid ...... I won't be able to go back.

Even ...... said that if you run away, you'll start spreading rumors that you're a ...... bad person and you'll never work again. I couldn't resist spreading bad news ...... but I couldn't resist.

The intern girl hugs her shoulder and starts to tremble.

'...... I'm crazy, right?　I'm the one who's crazy, aren't I?

'No. I think you've made the right decision.

Letitia touched the girl's shoulder.

'Even the Adventurer's Guild isn't that stupid. If you are still worried about it, go to the adventurers' guild in the port city. The lord has just changed and the place is full of activity. You can get a decent job there if you don't want to.

............ yes ............ yes!

The 'trainee' girl crouched down and began to cry.

Cutlass speaks into Leticia's ear as she stares at it.

'I have a report from ...... Feen. The tracker is coming,

'-The Tracker. Maybe ...... 'Inspire-Hudra'!

Suddenly, the 'trainee' girl shouted.

''Instructor Mage,'' she said!　Those who aren't willing to do it ...... Those who don't want it are going to be eaten by the ”Inspire-Hudra” that they say appears on the beach!　Oh. Ahhhh!

When the girl screamed - the grass shook again.

At the same time, the sound of human voices and footsteps approached.

Oh, you're an adventurer in a place like this. I don't know what to do.

The one who appeared was a man wearing a scarlet robe.

Behind him stood nine men and women. All of them are wearing the same clothes as the girl. Are they also 'trainees'? They all hold a club in their hands. On the surface of the stick is written the words 'motivational injection'.

Leticia and Cutlass, who instantly understood how to use the stick, widened their eyes.

''I'm sure we've made a 'request' to the Adventurer's Guild in the recreational area. Since the Marquis of Hilmut (Koshaku) is holding a 'training' at this place, he said that ordinary people should stay away from it as much as possible.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.

Leticia stood up and went in front of the escaped 'trainee' girl.

'But that's only a 'please', right?　It's not compulsory, is it?

Yes, sir. Voluntarily. I just 'asked' you to decide of your own volition to 'stay away'. I'm not forcing you to do anything, just like that 'trainee'. Just like that 'trainee'.

...... 'Instructor Mage' Lord of Vermilion, Dear ......

Hmm?

At the trainee girl's trembling voice, the man in the robe - the 'Instructor Mage' - looked at her.

''What's wrong, 'D Group 4'? I wonder if you're tired. If you had told me, I would have given you a break later, but why are you here?　What do you say?

...... Hee.

The girl in Escaped Trainees backs away.

The words of the ”Instructor Mage” are kind. But her face is not smiling.

Her eyebrows are raised, her lips are twisted up, and she looks as if she's about to be eaten.

''Can't you say it?　That's a shame. Didn't we do the whole ”let each other in on the secret” thing?　And yet, to keep such a tight-lipped mouth, was there not enough training time?

Wow, I'm quitting ....... I'm leaving!

”Ho, .......

When I left the ...... training facility, I found out ...... that I was pushing myself too hard, and I'm sorry I had to leave. I'm sorry I threw up in the middle.

The girl stood up on wobbly legs and bowed deeply.

''That's what I mean. In the spirit of mutual aid among adventurers, we will take her back to town.

...... I thought you were just passing through.

Didn't I say ”mutual aid”?　If an injured adventurer needs help, the other adventurers have the right to help them on a priority basis.

Letitia took the trembling girl's hand.

Next to her, Cutlass moves in next to her. He holds his shield in his left hand and stands in a position to protect Letitia and the girl.

Both Leticia and Cutlass are staring straight at the 'Instructor Mage'.

They do not move their gaze as much as possible.

The position of the other two (・・・・), so that they don't know.

''We will not interfere with you guys. But we will rescue those adventurers who have difficulty returning on their own. That's all.

I know this because I tried to take a difficult exam in the past.

Cutlass took over Letitia's words.

She said, ”The qualifications and training are all about me, so I'm excited! I started with, 'But I'm already not amused! You can quit at the end of the day.

Oh, that's a very good point.