Empire.


    The national name of a country that is called by that one word more than its original name and upies arge portion of human territory is called Eshunua.


    I’ve only heard it once in my life. just now.


    “Wee to Vistim Tel Noir, the capital of the Empire Esnua. Marshal Ragnis Lien da Levien, Marshal of Itthiel Kingdom.”


    A man who looked like a parasitic brother with long golden hair, who looked good on him, greeted Ragnis with a smirk as he spat out an introduction that would have been much longer than usual.


    yes fuck It’s true that a frighteningly handsome nobleman greeted him with a charming smile. He was a pretty boy who looked like he hade straight out of a cartoon, so in an instant I understood why Asilie didn’t ssify me as handsome.


    The otherworldly handsome hurdles are fucking high, really. Of course, that appearance isn’tmon, so I must have realized it now, but the gap is so big that it makes me angry.


    “My name is Estelle La Bende. In the name of my family, I am protecting a part of His Majesty’snd.”


    Allnds of the empire belong to the emperor. So even a small vige marked on a map is named under the emperor.


    But there are only two exceptions: honoring a dead person’s feat or granting a fiefdom to a marquis. In other words, unless that person is dead, he is a marquis.


    “I didn’t expect that you would greet me in person. Thank you for yourvish hospitality, Your Excellency, Marquis Bende.” The


    only one who greeted us at the gate was Marquis Bende, but there is no doubt in Ragnis’ expression of grandeur. It wasmon for someone of the level of a Marquis of the Empire to host the reception, and it wasmon for his aide to greet the guests first and guide us to the inn where the Marquis was staying.


    Perhaps after this meeting, I will have a subordinate escort me to the inn and have a formal meeting again, but I know that it is an unusual act to show my face before such a meeting has even been arranged.


    “It’s natural to wee those who defend the continent from the threat of the demons. It’s to make sure, but it also means an apology for the dy in the warrior’s departure, so I hope you don’t feel too pressured.”


    At his answer, both Radnell Vandes and Ragnis made stiff faces. No matter how much a marquis was, he couldn’t carelessly include the word apology from the position of representing the empire.


    In other words, those words were conveyed by the emperor.


    Even to the Marquess, who is only the name of the kingdom.


    “…thank you.”


    That was probably all Ragnis could say. Radnell Vandes’ expression as he looked at the two of them talking while moving a little ahead of them was shadowed, but I decided to stop worrying about understanding their intentions and situation.


    I don’t care what the Empire intends to do or what problems Ragnis is facing right now. It’s Ragnis’ job.


    If I hadn’t been a kid who couldn’t take care of myself, I wouldn’t havee this far.


    After walking through the gate hall for about three minutes anding out, Marquis Bende introduced the man he called his aide and left. The carriage I got on again started moving under his guidance, and I left Ragnis, who still had a serious expression on his face, to look around the capital of the empire.


    To be honest, the city itself didn’t look like a big difference from the kingdom, but I could see that there were a lot of differences in the level of average clothing of the citizens, such as the fact that there were more parks.


    It is a city so peaceful and prosperous that you forget that there is a war with demons on one side of the continent.


    “Do you feel like taking a leisurely look around?”


    Ragnis puffed out his cheeks and grumbled as if he didn’t like my appearance, so I confidently smiled and answered.


    “Sure. Of course. But even if it’s an empire, there’s nothing special about the capital. It’s simr.”


    After avoiding Ragnis’ attempt to kick the shin, he arrived at his destination before he knew it. But the destination was something I never expected. Eventually, as I got off the carriage and was guided, I let out my honest feelings.


    “The destination was the academy…?”


    “Isn’t it natural that the hero is being trained?”


    “No, I thought I was going to get tutoring or something.”


    I never imagined that the training would be taking ce in a real school. Of course, Cheryl also attends the academy, but… isn’t she a hero? I knew something would be different. However, since I was in the regr curriculum, I couldn’t help but feel a bit drained, even if it was possible considering my age.


    “Come to think of it, how old is the hero exactly?”


    “I heard that he became an adult the year before orst year, but I don’t know exactly. He must be the same age as me or a year older.”


    Although it was a hero who would save the world and a variable that might make a great contribution to recovering his territory, it was not easy to understand that he was not interested in it, but Ragnis said it anyway.


    “Ah,e to think of it, thest time I talked to you and found out, it was four years ago that you were selected as a hero.”


    “What’s up?”


    I think I remembered about 67 yearsst time, but in the end, it must have been just the time I felt. Does that mean that he is a rare genius who showed both learning and achievements at the age of 12 or 13?


    “I see. It really seems like it’s already been 10 years. It was 4 years ago when you first met me, right?”


    “That’s…is that so? That bullshit leader, right?”


    Killing it with one kick is clearly in my memory.


    “Whoops. That’s right. Anyway, the hero must have shown a lot of achievements in that short period of time. Rumors circting outside are not bad.”


    The things Ragnis told me were boring things like annihting thieves and subduing a colony of monsters, but the number and scale were quite surprising. My cold assessment is that I’m close to the same level as I’ve been doing most of the good things around the empire for only four years.


    “It’s not long before we go to the front as an allied army in cooperation with the kingdom… I’m looking forward to it.”


    “Other people may not know, but you can expect a lot.”


    “It’s not that far. If it’s less than expected anyway, won’t our Eldmia Ega-san do something about it?”


    “If the hero that God has foretold is less than expected, then perhaps he has already seen the whole ball.”


    Since I am also a special case of reincarnation, if I was chosen, I would belong to the axis of being chosen, but in the end, I was extremely ordinary until I got caught up in a war. It’s not on the level of beingpared to a hero who was born with the fate of being the opponent of the demon king.


    “If you’re special too, wouldn’t it be possible to do something because you’re on the special side?”


    “I don’t think it’s anything special, but even so, wouldn’t it be disappointing if a hero was able to cope with a little standout?”


    I think I will be very disappointed.


    Ragnis just smiled and replied with a nd answer. As we walked around the academy chatting, a man with sses I had never seen before ran up from the other side.


    “It’s been a while, Master!”


    Judging from Radnell Vandes’ reaction and facial expression, it’s clear that this man is the culprit behind this incident. The man who approached with a bright smile and full of energy was hit by Radnell Vandes’ heavy honey chestnut.


    “Ouch!”


    “You poor bastard!”


    In fact, it may be unfair for the parties involved. Wasn’t he just mentioning the talented people he saw to praise him for being talented? When asked, “Didn’t you imagine that it would lead to such a huge butterfly effect?”, it is a level of irrationality that cannot be answered other than “I couldn’t have imagined it.”


    Nevertheless, Radnell Vandes was convinced that he had made a mistake, and he continued to eat honey chestnuts with the momentum of splitting the top of his head, and the man with sses had to cover his head while shedding tears.


    “Sorry! I never thought it would turn out like this!”


    “Wizards! Talk! Recklessly! Say!”


    Even though he seemed to be thinking that he had done something wrong, as soon as he met him, he approached him with such a delight, but he was not at ease seeing him being squeezed into him.


    “It’s nice to see you, but I’m really sorry Ragnis. By the way, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you and you’ve grown up again! Your talent really surprises me every time I see you.”


    Since he was a priest, he must have been unfamiliar with Ragnis. Because we talked about this and that so naturally, I ended up having to follow them halfway without even knowing the name of the man with sses.


    “You will be staying at the academy as an observer through noble privilege. Did you hear anything about the amodation?”


    “No. I haven’t heard anything other than that Marquis Bende prepared it.”


    “If the noble prepares it, he’ll take care of it. Then, since my next ss is over, let’s spend some time and go with me to see the warrior.”


    “It’s nice because it’s fast. But what subject do you teach here?”


    “Ha ha ha! Master’s disciple has something to teach.”


    At the end of a cheekyugh, the man with sses changed his look with a smile like an evil training assistant.


    “It’s real.”


    Look at that smiling kid. That guy wasn’t normal either.