Chapter 021: Luciel’s denied nicknames discovered by the Valkyrie Paladin Corps (1/2)

Chapter 021: Luciel’s denied nicknames discovered by the Valkyrie Paladin Corps

Translator: Tseirp

Upon reaching the dining hall I queued for my meal in sequence. At that moment I felt an uncomfortable premonition.

“Good morning. I will be moving around a bit more today so please give me slightly more than usual. Also you don’t need to prepare a bento for me today.”

“Ara, good morning Luciel-kun. Can you finish such an amount of food?”

“Yeah. I have a feeling that I will not last until lunch if I don’t eat this much.” I exchanged an expression usually said by athletes, took my large serving of food and headed towards the two people sitting down.

“Thank you for waiting.” I bowed.

“I’ve always wondered Luciel, are you fine with eating so much food?” Lucy asked.

“Yeah. Up until two years ago I was skinny and tall but the Master at the Adventurer’s Guild told me that eating is the first step to becoming stronger. It is the same situation now. I continued to eat so that I wouldn’t die but before I was aware of it I became used to this amount.” (TL: The master here refers to Cooking bear Grulga-san.)

“I also have a question. Why do you speak so intimately with the serving lady? She is not an important person just a nobody right?”

“Eh? That is because although there is a need to bear in mind to be courteous to prominent people, there is no reason to look down on others in particular just because they are not as important? Besides I am not great enough to be addressed to with -sama.”

“”So this was what Lumina-sama meant when she said, ignorant.”” The two of them said the exact same thing at the same time. It hurts to be insulted so frankly.

“You are an exorcist and a cleric right?”

“That’s right.”

“A cleric exorcist might be below priests, but you are given the authority and salary on par with the captains of the respective Knight Corps.”

“Heh~. So that’s why the salary was that high.”

“Why are you saying that so carefreely. One day somebody will appear thinking that that attitude is offensive.”

“Hmm. If that time comes I will work hard in the labyrinth and run to the Pope.”

“”Hah~”” Both of them exhaled a grand sigh.

Well actually it should be fine if I can please the maker of the labyrinth (the Pope) whenever it looks like it is going to get troublesome.

Thus, after returning to my room to drink Object X, I waited in front of the sign that warns that entry is off-limits to unauthorized personnel, bowed to the two who came to get me and headed towards the training grounds.

“We shall now resume the morning training. Because Luciel-kun is here today your mission will be VIP escort. Within the time limit if the assault team’s attack hits the VIP then it is the assault team’s win, if the time ends then the defence team wins. Any questions?”

“Yes” I raised my hand.

“Speak”

“I do not think that I would hit so I won’t attack back but could I use magic?”

“Oh right. If we are the escorts then that is within expectations. I’ll allow it. First we will split the defence team and assault team into 5-vs-5. I will be the referee so do not stop until I give the word. From now on think of Luciel-kun as a VIP and escort him.”

『Yes』

It was a simple setup with us walking towards the center from the edge of the training ground.

In this world’s escort missions the escort and the VIP cannot talk with each other.

Of course excluding when there is an emergency situation.

The defense team this time was made up of Lucy-san, Kuina-san, Punea-san who came to pick me up just now, Myra-san with a ponytail exuding a dignified atmosphere, and led by Saran-san wearing an armour with high exposure showing chiselled abs.

After exchanging greetings with them, I found that Myra-san is the type of tight-lipped female warrior, and I don’t know why but I felt that Saran-san with her old man manner of speech has a maiden’s heart.

Just like that I was escorted by the 5 of them and suddenly the attacks came. To be exact I was attacked. Since when was an arrow released towards me.

I was made to bend downwards. I had no idea what was happening but 【By His hand of holy healing, by the breath of Mother Earth, by my wish using my magical power as sustenance, with me as the center become my shield to protect my surroundings. Area Barrier.]

While I was in a squatting position the assault team was closing in.

“Advance towards that direction.” 3 people were in charge of defending against attacks while another 2 protected me and we successfully reached the wall.

When only 1 person remained defending was “Times up” called out.

We temporarily gathered towards Lumina-san and the review meeting began.

“Firstly congratulations to the defense team. Assault team unfortunately you guys lost. Well then the points for reflection this time are … ”

The main points said by Lumina-san’s were as such.

Assault team points to reflect on

– Even though the assault team had 5 people, they were too flustered when they could not defeat the disadvantaged remaining 3 man defense team.

– All members were positioned to be at close range.

– They only attacked me at the very beginning, and later only tried to attack me without truly attacking.

Defense team points to reflect on