CH 503

“Well, I never thought we’d be talking about this ……”

“I’m glad you think so highly of us, though. The demons aren’t the only ones to worry about.”

“We have Sarge’s and Sharuru, the dragons, so I think we can manage to get it back. It’s just a question of whether we can defeat the demons.”

“With Tigre-sensei and Fath-san here, I’m sure we can beat them this time. Ogure-san too.”

After the meeting, we stayed in the conference room and talked about the king’s proposal.

The outline was simple: Gust’s adventurers, the headmaster, the teachers, Us, and the knights were going to attack. Of course, the semi-combatants, Luciel, Luciela, Nora and Verna-sensei, would remain in the royal capital.

And the reason why the parents of each of us showed up was rather bold and outrageous.

After retaking the town of Gust, they decided to enter the Everlide Kingdom with a small force that included me, Makina, Fath-san, Ryuuze, and Urka.

But it’s not that we’re going to fight, it’s that we should check out the inner workings of that kingdom in more detail.

The castle, in particular, is a shell of its former self because, according to Lime, there is no royal family and no one who seems to be in charge of the country. If we play our cards right, we might be able to take down the castle.

Well, I’m not that optimistic, and I think it’s more likely that Apollos or someone else is in charge.

That’s why they called them to talk to the person himself and his parents in advance of the dangerous operation.

“Either way, we have to retake the town of Gust. That’s where the expedition will start, right?”

“Looks like it, it seems that the Berias Kingdom has been laying low since the fall of the Everlide Kingdom, but there are rumors that they are targeting the Luitzar Kingdom, and the Orpha Country has been involved in several less flashy skirmishes.”

“That’s why Arjan-san said he was busy.”

It seems that the equipment that Arjan-san is making money from the equipment that the country is asking him for.

Anyway, the strong members will be elected when they take back the town of Gust.

“Tigre, are you not going to Berias?”

“I’m from that country and I’ve made a good name for myself …… I was a kid with a stern look, so some people might remember me like Hitzrite, so I’ll leave it to you, Fath-san.”

“Okay. With Sarge and Sharuru, we should be able to get by …… I’d like you to hide your tail, though.”

When Fath-san looked at Sharuru, she hid her tail in her skirt and swept her eyes.

“You said that ancient dragons are great if they learn them properly …… I’m the Royal Dragon’s son, so why don’t you just practice?”

“Erm, Sharuru-san, right? Would you mind telling me at home what your relationship is with my son?”

As Sharuru sniffed at Jack’s encouragement, Jack’s father looked at her with a cold sweat on his face and a glimpse on her tail, but he decided to go home for a rest.

In addition, my parents were also there, so we decided to dismiss the meeting at this point.

“Well, we’ll depart in two days. See you later, guys.”

“Hey! Dad, let’s go home.”

“Yes, let’s. But have you grown strong again, Ryuuze? Maybe it’s a good thing I’m not a lord anymore ……”

While they were talking, Ryuuze and Brao left the conference room, and then Urka and Yogus opened their mouths.

“I’m going to go too then. I’ll have to talk to Milfy about this.”

“Tell Helena I said hello. I’ll go see her later, though.”

“I’ll tell her!”

“I’ve been in Luitzar Kingdom all the time, so I’ll have a family reunion once in a while …… They’re always urging me to get married already.”

“Yogus, I’m worried about you because when you’re engrossed on something, that’s all you think about …… I thought you were going to be with one of the girls in A-Class.”

“S-Stop that, Mom …… W-Well, I’m off then.”

Urka and Yogus left with their families, and Kudelica opened her mouth.

“I’m going too! I’m Fufu, maybe I can fight with you this time, Lars-kun? I trained on that island, so watch me!”

“Yeah, I’m looking forward to it. I can use my new skills now, after all.”

“Okay! Mom, let’s go!”

As I waved her off, Nora said to no one in particular.

“You’re still the same, Kuu-chan. She still likes you, Lars-kun.”

“I know, because I like him too, but it’s not easy to give up.”

“You too, Luciel-chan. It’s Lars-kun we’re talking about, though.”

“…… Well, let’s go home, shall we?”

It’s doesn’t seem to be a good story for me, so I walked quickly out of the room and heard a giggling voice behind me.

“Then, we’re going home, too. This time Himmel-niichan will accompany us, which is reassuring. The other ministers will be defending the castle, just in case.”

“Oh, are you guys going too, Retzel?”

“I’m already inferior to you in terms of combat power, but I think I can still make some headway …… And I want to see what this demon is like.”

“I’m coming with you! I’ll live for Lars-kun, and I’ll die for Lars-kun.”

“Don’t be so ominous, Reiss ……”

“Well, I can at least back you up, so don’t worry about getting hurt. I didn’t work as a nurse for nothing, after all.”

Basleigh-sensei and the others are going back to the house to get ready. The only ones left are the Irving family, Tigre-sensei’s family, and Makina’s parents.

“Lars-sama, Makina is an adult now and is out of our hands. But she is still our precious daughter. Please take good care of her, will you?”

“Yes, of course. I will protect her ……  even though I may not have to, but I’ll protect her.”

“What do you mean!”

“Now, now, it means that Makina has become stronger. I’m here, don’t worry.”

“Yes. Then, we’ll leave now …… come back at least once before you leave, okay, Makina?”

“Yes! Wait, I’m coming with you since I’m going back anyway.”

“Hahaha, Makina-chan’s right, we should go home too. It’s Lars’ house, though.”

“There’s no need to be reserved, though. Tigre-sensei and the others are coming with us too, right?”

When I asked, Tigre-sensei put his hand on his chin and opened his mouth.

“No, we’re going to visit the headmaster for a while and then go home. See you later, get some rest.”

“Okay, bye!”

“Yeah! Ash is keeping watch too, after all.”

“……”

When we all start walking together, I realize that there are more of us than I thought.

It’s been a while since we’ve been together, so maybe I’ll cook something? When I was thinking about this, my Mom, who was walking with a difficult look on her face, looked at Sarge, who was holding Aina, and asked me.

“Hey, Lars, who is this handsome guy? He seems to be close with Aina, but have you made more friends lately?”

“Oh! Didn’t I tell you? It’s Sarge, that guy.”

” “What!?” “

“Come to think of it, you went into the meeting before I introduced him to you, so you don’t know.”

Sarge bowed his head to my surprised Mom and Dad.

“…… I see, well, your dragon form was cool too, Sarge. And you’re also able to meet your father …… Isn’t that great.”

Dad put his hand on his shoulder and smiled, and Sarge smiled and nodded.

I lowered my shoulder as I walked home, thinking that if we could take back the town of Gust, I would never be attacked again.

Two more days to go, we’ll have to prepare very carefully.