Man is infinite, and his ambition is to slay the dragon

Xijing Ningyin looked at Zig as if he was looking at a monster: "Although this is not a big loss for us, at most we just have to leave early, but you actually accepted it... No, you actually proposed an idea that would put you at a disadvantage - you are not a fake, are you? Tell me! Where did you hide the real brat!"

"Sister Ning Yin, stop making trouble."

Sieg dodged the flying Xijing Ningyin with a sideways movement: "I just acted like someone I once despised... This should be the feeling of being unable to control oneself after having friends, right?"

If Sieg were alone, he was sure that he would not compromise until the very end and would fight to the death with the three True Ancestors. However, because he met some friends here, he made certain concessions for the sake of these friends.

"Sieg, you..."

Qiancong opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

She didn't know what to say.

From the perspective of this incident itself, because of Sieg's decision, the matter was able to end peacefully in the end. Neither the Kingdom of Aldikia nor Japan would go to war with the Sanctuary Treaty Organization, thus avoiding the worst possible outcome. This made Asagi feel relieved.

But on the other hand, Sieg made such a decision precisely because...they [his friends] were too weak.

They were unable to give Sieg any support when he encountered difficulties and needed to make decisions, and even asked him to consider them in return - it is natural for friends to consider each other, but is this really good for Sieg?

"Zig, I will not make any comments on your decision this time."

Edwards suddenly spoke.

"From an overall perspective, you did make the right decision. You also became considerate of others. If you were the person you are now, you would not do something like [Flame Beast Riot] again, right? You might use a more gentle way to help Kurogane Ikki get justice."

"But for you, this change may cause you to be cautious in battle, being hindered by things you once didn't care about, and unable to freely exert your own strength. For a warrior, this change may be wrong."

"teacher......"

Edelweiss's comment made Ziggy lower his head slightly.

Then, Edwards reached out and touched Zigg: "However, as I said before, whether it is right or wrong, you just need to make a choice that you will not regret. Everyone on our ship will support your decision."

"As your teacher, the only thing I can do besides teaching you swordsmanship is to pull you back when you go astray - and you can't be called astray right now."

"So I support this decision of yours, Zig."

Looking at Edwards who was looking at him with gentle eyes, Zigg took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I know, teacher."

Sieg knew that he might also experience the same things that Sieg experienced in the future. This time was just a relatively mild case. One day he would definitely experience the same or even worse situation in the future.

But there is one decisive difference between Sieg and his future self.

(I have people around me who can support me and guide me.)

As long as this point exists, Sieg will never become who he will be in the future.

"Oh~~~~ Then let's do this~~~~"

Xijing Ningyin sighed helplessly: "But what can we do in this case?"

"Huh? What should I do?"

"Of course it's the problem of these two girls!"

Xijing Ningyin directly hooked the arms of Asagi and Jishu in one hand each: "I just heard everything. You told them about us and gave them one or two years to prepare, right? But according to what you said, we have to leave in half a year, so doesn't that mean they only have half a year left to prepare themselves mentally?"

“Isn’t this really bad news for them?”

"what......!"

Upon hearing this, Zigg was stunned: "It seems... is it really like this?"

"You haven't considered this, have you?"

"Hiss~~~~It seems like there really isn't any."

Everyone: "..."

(It seems that I need to revise my view. This guy has indeed become a little more considerate of others, but it is really just a little bit. He still has a long way to go~~~)

Xijing Ningyin looked at Zigg, who was at a loss over there, with some helplessness.

After thinking for a while, Qiancong said: "Sieg, I...I plan to refuse your invitation. I will not go with you this time."

"------!"

The sudden statement caused a variety of reactions from people in the living room.

Staring into Asagi's eyes, Sieg paused: "...Okay, I get it."

"Uh...don't you even ask for the reason?" Asako frowned.

"I don't think it's necessary to ask." Sieg smiled, "Leaving this planet with me is not something that can be easily decided and accepted. You have your own family and your own life on this planet. If it's two years later, it's easier to say, but half a year is really too much for you."

"So, it doesn't matter if you refuse to get on board."

"No, I didn't say I refused to go on board."

Qiancong shook her head. "I just said I won't go with you this time, not next time. Think about it, I'm just an ordinary person with no special abilities. If I go with you, I will definitely be a burden to you and cause you trouble. If I want to leave with you, I should at least wait until I have mastered some skills and can bring you some help."

"So, from now on, I will try my best to improve myself, and when we meet again in a few decades or a hundred years, I will board your ship and leave with you."

"Light green onion..."

Sieg was somewhat moved, and after a while he smiled: "Okay, then it's settled - I'll come pick you up in a hundred years. Even if you turn into ashes by then, I will use necromancy to revive you and bring you aboard."

"Your statement is really creepy~~~~ Can't it be 70 or 60 years later?"

"That's fine, then let's take a middle value, 65 years later."

"Don't be so casual about such an important matter!"

115. I am the senior’s monitor

Soon after that, Sieg received a notice from Watara.

Under the instructions of the three True Ancestors, the Sanctuary Treaty Agency army has begun to retreat and has withdrawn its declaration of war on Japan and the Kingdom of Aldikia. In five hours, at exactly six in the morning, Sieg will need to board the luxury cruise ship of Wattla to go to the War King's Domain for a week-long [supervision].

Of course, when it comes to supervision, it actually means going there for a week's vacation. Once there, Sieg doesn't need to do anything, and the War King Domain will take care of all the follow-up processes.

But before that——

"Senior, are you here?"

On the open-air balcony on the second floor of Sieg's house, Himeragi Yukina came to Sieg, carrying a box containing the Snow Wolf on her back: "It's getting late, aren't you going to bed, senior?"

"I just couldn't sleep."

Sieg, who was leaning on the railing and looking at the night view of Gengami Island, turned around and said, "What about you? It's early in the morning, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

"Because I can't sleep either. Besides, I have something to tell you, Senior." Ji Hiiragi looked at Sieg, "Will you feel uncomfortable, Senior?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"This time, the senior made the decision."

Ji Hiiragi tightened the strap of the instrument case slightly: "I think that Senior did make the right choice. To be honest, I am very happy that Senior is willing to make such a concession. This means that the worst war can be avoided. But...what about Senior?"

"Although I have only been with you for a month, I have more or less understood your personality. The decision you made this time...are you forcing yourself?"

“…I’m not sure.”

Sieg sighed, leaned on the railing with both hands, and looked into the distance: "I also know that I have made the most peaceful choice. I just wanted to live a peaceful life. I can accept this situation now, and you don't need to be affected by the war."

"It's just that I'm still a little unhappy~~~ But when I think about how I can beat up that old First True Ancestor when I go to the War King Realm, these unhappinesses don't matter."

At this point, Sieg glanced at Ji Shuai with a smile: "Ji Shuai, are you here to comfort me?"

"...half and half. Since you can accept it and have let it go, I won't say much. As for the other thing...about the invitation you gave me before."

"You're not going to leave with me either?"

"......No."

Clenching his hands tightly, Ji Shu looked up and met Sieg's eyes: "I will leave with you, senior. Please accept me as a member of the Clinshid."

Hearing her say this, Sieg couldn't help but turn around and look at her face to face.

"......Why?"

Sieg asked this obvious question.

When Qiancong chose to refuse, he did not ask for the reason. After all, he could think of many reasons. Qiancong's reason for refusing the invitation was probably one of them, so there was no need to ask.

But since Ji Shu intends to leave with him, for her sake, Sieg must ask her the reason.

"There is still half a year before I leave. Even though it is much shorter, you can still think about it carefully. There is no need to give me an answer now."

"This is the result of my careful consideration, Senior."

Ji Shu said seriously: "Indeed, I have only known you for a month, and our relationship is far from deep, but... objectively speaking, I have nowhere else to go except by your side."

"......Um?"

The unexpected reason made Ziggy's eyes widen. "Nowhere to go? No way?"

Ji Shu shook his head slightly: "No, there is nowhere to go - Senior, do you remember my current situation?"

What is Himeragi Setsuna's current situation?

"Hmm~~~~ On the surface, she is my monitor, but in reality, she is my lover sent to me by the Lion King Organization. Currently, she is abandoned by the Lion King Organization unilaterally...right?"

"Yes. But in fact, I think the Lion King Organization has never really abandoned me. I am afraid that they have been monitoring me with surveillance techniques that I cannot detect." Ji Hiiragi lifted the instrument box behind him, "After all, this Snow Wolf is a secret martial arts tool of the Lion King Organization. It is impossible for an abandoned sword wizard like me to carry it with me all the time."

"Then... this is just my guess. The Lion King Agency should not have actually relieved me of any of my duties. My current position in the Lion King Agency is still the senior's supervisor."

"Although I find this series of actions by the Lion King Agency... a little unacceptable and a little uncomfortable, since I am still the senior's supervisor, I will fulfill this responsibility to the end and monitor the senior well. If no one is watching you, you will do something wrong if you are not careful, right?"

The corner of Sieg's mouth twitched: "Uh... I don't think I did anything wrong. The teachers were watching me the whole time."

"But except for extremely important matters, Teacher Aide and the others will not interfere with your decision, right?" Ji Hiiragi asked. "I know this is Teacher Aide's educational policy, but for an immature adult like you, a certain degree of supervision is still necessary. At least... at least next time I encounter this kind of situation... I can stop it from happening before it turns out like this."

"This way, senior won't have to force himself."

Looking at Ji Shu who lowered her head and trembled slightly, Sieg suddenly reached out and tapped her lightly on the head.

"Um~~~"

Ji Shu covered his head.

Sieg smiled calmly, "Although I really want to say that it's not my turn for you to care about me, I will accept your kindness. It's not a bad thing to have one more person on the ship. Besides, you have the Snow Wolf, who will definitely be able to help me in the future. In the last six months, you should say goodbye to your friends properly, and don't leave anything behind that you can't let go of when you leave."

"If you need to go to the Lion King Agency to ask for an explanation, I can go with you later. I also need to settle accounts with the Lion King Agency."

"Senior...you're not going to cause trouble, are you?"

Ji Hiiragi stared at Sieg with suspicion.

The latter shifted his gaze unnaturally.

Seeing this, Ji Shu immediately cast a helpless look at Qi Ge: "Senior, you haven't changed at all? I just thought you seemed to be more mature, but you still like to cause trouble for others! It seems that I made the right choice to follow you!"

"From now on, I will replace Mr. Aide, who teaches free-range education, and monitor the senior's various behaviors!"

"......"

Or maybe we should not let Ji Hiiragi get on board?

Zig couldn't help but think.

Of course, this is a joke.

"Well... welcome to become a member of the Crimsonhead, Himeragi. I'll be troubling you from now on."

"Yes, senior."

1. I want to quit

Mid-March 2012.

The temperature is still a little cool in the deep mountain shrine.