Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Hilfi and I met Ariel in the dormitory.

Ariel was overjoyed to see Sylphie appear.

The two chatted for a long time.

I felt completely excluded and like a superfluous third wheel.

At this time.

Ariel's maid knocked and came in, reminding Ariel that it was time to change her clothes for the appointment.

"Sorry, I have appointments coming up..."

"No, the princess's matter is more important."

As Hilfi said this, her gaze suddenly stopped.

She lingered on the long court dress that the maid had brought in.

While at La Noah Magic University, I was basically always in uniform.

Clothing like this.

Before uniforms became popular, Sylvie had to help Ariel get dressed every day, which was quite a hassle.

Upon seeing the long dress, Silphie's tears immediately rolled down her cheeks.

"My Lady Princess..."

"Sigh, I'll have to wear these troublesome clothes every day from now on."

Ariel said with a hint of helplessness.

"Silphie, could you help me change my clothes again?"

"Yes."

Hilfi nodded solemnly and stepped forward.

Just as he was about to help Ariel unbutton her clothes.

Suddenly, she turned her head and glared at me.

"Rudy, why don't you go wait outside for a bit?"

"Ah...ok."

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Look.

I am definitely a third wheel.

259. Farewell

In the following month.

I've become quite busy.

Ariel is about to ascend the throne smoothly.

My role was to contact Paul and discuss moving the mercenary group's headquarters to Ars.

A mercenary group, by its very nature, engages in mercenary activities.

The Kingdom of Asura is located near the conflict zone.

Using this place as a base to carry out activities would be ideal.

Of course, this is expected to be a huge project.

Fortunately, Ariel was there to support her, so things went smoothly overall, and she encountered virtually no obstacles.

that's it.

A full month has passed.

The mercenary group matter has finally been settled.

Although it will still be some time before the business officially opens, I no longer need to get involved in the rest.

So……

It's about time we went back.

……

The morning of the day of departure.

Before dawn.

Kyrie Irvine came to my villa with a wooden sword.

What to do...

I really want to ask that.

However, Alice gave a "that's how it should be" look.

He naturally took the wooden knife from Gilead and walked towards the backyard.

I think it's better not to be a third wheel.

"Rudius, you come too!"

"Huh? Okay..."

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

It seems we don't need to avoid it like Sylphie and Ariel.

……

Come to the backyard.

Kyrie and Alice faced each other, swords in hand.

"Alice, let me see you grow."

"……Yes."

Alice nodded, striking a high-class pose.

Raise the sword to the sky.

It's as if he's about to unleash a move like "Deadly Kill! Rising Dragon Sword!"

Gilead then struck an iaido pose.

The two men's postures formed a stark contrast.

An astonishing fighting spirit coalesced between the two.

It even gave people the illusion that they were holding real swords.

Cold sweat began to trickle down my back.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by.

The two figures disappeared from the spot at the same time.

"boom--!"

My eyes couldn't keep up with their movements.

A flash before my eyes.

When you come to your senses.

The two had already passed each other.

Huh?

What just happened?

I looked over carefully.

Neither of them sustained any injuries.

Do not……

If you look closely at the sword in Gilead's hand, you'll see that it has been completely broken off at the base.

However, Alice's sword only bent slightly.

Although they are all wooden knives.

However, different angles of attack can produce different effects.

The outcome is now clear.

no doubt.

At this point, Alice's swordsmanship had surpassed that of Kyrie Illusion.

"..."

"..."

The two remained in that position for quite some time.

After a while, he slowly turned around.

Alice pursed her lips tightly.

Gilead's expression, however, was even more complex.

"Well, let's stop here."

"Yes."

Alice bit her lower lip, her cheeks trembling in waves.

Kyrie Irvine's gaze fell upon me.