An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest

"Oscar will stay, so just wait and see."

"Natsu, what nonsense are you talking about!? This is a divine kingdom, how can we—"

"Shut up, you stinky glasses guy. It doesn't matter whether you come or not, since you've been losing battles all the time. It would be more meaningful for you to stay with the emotionally unstable leader and act as her mental stabilizer."

"class……"

Oscar was not so dull as not to understand that this was Bandu's good intention.

Indeed, the elite troops belonging to the headquarters are still in the local area, and under certain conditions, they can also count on the help of Cui, the strongest person in the Republic. It is not really up to the two of them to handle everything.

In addition, one of them can transfer through space, and the other can transform into a dragon and fly. Their mobility is extremely high, so there is no need to worry about having no means to escape.

Having said that, after all, he didn't know what kind of situation would happen, so it would be better for him to go along since he was the most capable of dealing with it. Oscar still couldn't let go of this thought.

The feeling of someone pulling his sleeve interrupted Oscar's thoughts.

“…Don’t abandon me.”

“Mmmmm!”

The tearful eyes are looking up at me!

This expression is extremely destructive, so I won’t go into details.

Oscar pushed his glasses harder than usual, and the nose pads were about to dig into the corners of his eyes.

"...Okay, I understand. I'll stay too."

"...Will you stay with me?"

"Of course! So, how should I put it, right? Could you please tone down your attitude a bit?"

Meredith didn't understand what Oscar was talking about.

I just know that he won't abandon me and leave.

So she felt relieved from the bottom of her heart.

"……Very good."

Keep your expression relaxed and show a gentle smile.

“～～～～～!”

Oscar was hit by another critical hit, and he didn't know how many times this had happened today.

"Not good! Maybe the destructive power is even greater than the previous Meredith!" "Ah, I really want to let my friends see how cute Meredith is!" Marshall and Michaela were standing aside, trying their best to suppress their excitement.

Furthermore, Bart was unable to express jealousy because Colleen was constantly watching him. Perhaps he had already been trained by Colleen.

Furthermore, many members of the Aerial Warriors, having witnessed Meredith's graceful flight during the war, became her fans. Even Captain Neilk was no exception, and as a result, he too was struck by a critical blow, collapsing on the table, his wings flapping with excitement.

The wing also hit Balfe on the head as he sat to the right, and he looked very troubled.

Mei was busy taking photos with her glasses, and Lutilis and Pasha couldn't help but relax and laugh.

At this time, Meredith wiped her eyes, her expression seemed to tighten a little, and she continued:

"...I can be protected, but I still need to go to the headquarters."

Oscar barely recovered from his excitement, his face still red, and frowned as he asked:

"Why, Meredy? The forest of trees is the safest place."

"...Headquarters is also safe."

“That’s true, but…”

From the enemy's perspective, they can't even determine the location of their headquarters, so it's true that they say it's safe.

However, the forest with Lutilis guarding it still had an absolute advantage, and there was definitely no place safer than here.

Unless an unreasonably strong monster like the "Apostle of God" attacks.

Even so, he still didn't want Miledi to leave the safe area.

"...The headquarters is closer. Mei'er-nee is also closer if I go."

It turns out that’s what she meant.

She will not go to dangerous places and will obediently accept everyone's kindness and protection.

However, if something happened at Ross's place, she wanted to stay as close to the scene as possible so that Oscar and Mel could deal with it.

In fact, the headquarters is located in the Principality of Urdia, and the distance between it and the Kingdom of God is half that of the Republic.

"Miledi..."

Oscar looked at Meredith with a troubled expression. However, he saw Meredith's sky-blue eyes, though dull, they were a look he was very familiar with.

He immediately understood that this time, no matter what Mireidi said, she would not give in.

"Haha, looks like you lose, Oscar."

"It seems so."

Oscar's eyebrows drooped in an "eight" shape, and he could only touch his nose and sit back in his chair quietly.

Seeing this, Lutilis also spoke:

"Pasha."

"Your Majesty...are you planning to come along?"

"That's right. Since we've decided to move forward together, it only makes sense for me to visit their base. Furthermore, I absolutely must ensure Meredith's safety. Even outside the forest, there will likely be times when my strength is needed. I'll leave this place to you, is that alright?"

"The Queen's departure abroad should be stopped no matter what."

Just saying this is equivalent to agreeing to the Queen's travel abroad.

But the Pasha knew it.

Facing this turbulent era of impending change, Lutilis cannot simply be content with her position as the king of a country.

Not only is she a queen, she is also a wielder of the Age of Gods magic. The time has come to shoulder her responsibilities.

In that case—

"I'll take care of everything."

It is the duty of the ministers to ensure that the Queen can move forward without any worries.

"Shim, Balfe, Nerk, and Creed, I'm leaving this up to you too. Is that alright?"

"As commanded."

"Please leave it to me, Your Majesty."

"I will protect the sky above the sea of ​​trees."

Shim, Balf, and Nerk saluted the Queen with the dignity of a Knight-Captain. However, Creed seemed hesitant to speak. As the Knight-Captain of the Royal Guard, he must have been eager to follow the Queen.

"Crider. You should protect those who are taking over the Queen's duties while she's away, people like Pasha. You understand, right?"

"I understand, but..."

"Haha, I appreciate your loyalty. But, Cui is still here, so you can rest assured."

“That’s why I can’t let go.”

"Yeah, I have my 'companions' here, so don't worry."

Creed took a deep breath, suppressing the inner struggle, and then bowed his head respectfully. Then, he turned his eyes to Niz, his most steadfast friend.

"Natsu, I'm leaving His Majesty in your care."

"Understood. Leave it to me."

That's enough to say about friendship between men.

The scene before her made Lutilis feel as if two men were fighting openly and secretly for her, as if she had become the heroine of a love story, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Of course, Creed and the others didn't have such impure thoughts; their actions were motivated by genuine friendship and loyalty. Although she understood this, Lutilis couldn't help but indulge in her fantasy a little, her long ears flapping excitedly.

Huh? Bart seems a little off. He's looking at Creed and Niz like a murderer...

Colleen gently patted Bart's cheek and looked at him with sincere eyes.

So the uncle calmed down again.

It seems that he has been trained...

"Ahem. Well, now that the future policy has been decided, let's end the meeting here. Everyone, is this all right? So, when do we depart?"

Since His Majesty and the heroes are leaving the country, a fair amount of activity is inevitable. The citizens will surely want to give them a proper send-off. Regarding Pasha's question, Lutilis turned to Oscar, seeking his advice.

"Well... I think the sooner we leave, the better. But first, we have to get Corinne back to the secret village..."

"Uh, I..."

Colleen raised her hand timidly, trying not to cause any trouble for everyone, and nervously suggested:

"As long as Brother Ben lends me a flying dragon, Colleen can go back by herself."

“Absolutely not.”

Oscar and Bandu said in unison. "Ah..." Colleen couldn't help but flinch at the two brothers' resolute refusal. It seemed even Bandu was starting to show some sister-con attitude towards Colleen.

Moreover, it was Bandhu who had made her come all this way in the first place, and he couldn't let an eight-year-old girl go home alone. That was not common sense.

At this time, Marshall volunteered.

"In that case, it's okay for me to take her back, right?"

"Well... Colleen really helped a lot, beyond my expectations. I was the one who found the person, and I really want to take responsibility and send him back..."

"How about she stay in the forest? I grant her permission in the name of the Queen."

"Or you could stay at the Angulev branch."

"No, why not take her to the headquarters with you?"

The adults were discussing the matter at once. At this moment, Colleen raised her hand and said, "Wait a moment!" in a more emphatic tone.

"Collin needs to go back to the village. There are many people waiting for her to take care of!"

Colleen was so imposing that Oscar and the others couldn't help but say, "Yes, you are right."

"Besides, whether here or elsewhere, Colleen can't help much. Caring for the patients right now is the most helpful thing Colleen can do. Colleen wants to be of use to everyone."

Ke Lin struggled to organize her words, trying to express her thoughts. It was obvious that she had already developed her own reserve.

"Because—Collin is a member of the Liberators!"

She insisted that she was no longer just a child to be protected, but everyone's "partner".

"Hey, Oscar, you're an amazing sister."

Bart's heartfelt feelings were not false at all, and they were also the common voice of everyone present.

At this time, Marshall spoke. Perhaps because he had spent more time with Colleen than Bart, he looked very proud, as if he was taking pride in his own business.

"Then I'll take her back, okay? Could you lend me one of the flying dragons waiting in the sea of ​​trees?"

"...Hmph, there's no other way. Ryu, could you please strengthen the dragon?"

"Of course. I can make the dragon fly faster and longer."

The discussion about Colleen's return came to a conclusion, and it was finally decided to set off tomorrow, or at the latest the day after tomorrow.

So, everyone decided to adjourn the meeting. At this moment──

There was a rough knock on the door outside the meeting room.

"Come in. What's going on?"

Pasha frowned, worried that something unexpected might have happened.

She was only half right.

The one who hurried into the meeting room was one of Lutilis's closest confidants, a maid from the Mori tribe. A messenger bird perched on her shoulder.

"cream!"

Oscar couldn't help but call out its name. The milky white Isonian bird was none other than Cream, Tim's partner and the messenger bird used by Oscar and his companions.

"This kid just showed up and brought this."