It's Not Quite Appropriate to Bring Me Somewhere Like This, Is It? (5.5K) (continued)

But looking at the current situation...

Even if it has been destroyed once, even if Arcadia has been rebuilt on top of it.

It all appears to be more abundant and prosperous than described in books.

Leaving aside the towering, imposing, and magnificent architectural complexes, there are also vast tracts of farmland on the surrounding land, where crops I've never seen before are growing vigorously and bearing abundant fruit.

Countless young women are working hard to harvest crops in the fields.

Everything was a sight Victoria had never seen before.

The abundance and prosperity here are unmatched, even by the land of elves!

"Everything here was created by Mahiro."

Epsilon puffed out her impressively large chest, the value of which was unknown, her tone revealing pride.

Upon hearing this, Victoria's eyes burned with even greater fervor.

That's right, that's exactly what a god should do! And that's something only a god could do!!!

Then, led by the three, the newly arrived elves passed through the gates of the royal city.

We arrived at the open space in the square ahead.

Is Lambda there?

"Your subordinate is here!"

After Alpha spoke, a woman in military uniform emerged from the darkness and knelt on one knee.

"These are the new recruits, train them well."

"Your subordinate obeys."

"Since Mahiro has chosen to believe in your potential, then don't underestimate yourself, and keep up the good work."

After saying those words to Victoria, Alpha left with Beta and Epsilon.

Bringing these newcomers to the Arcadia base camp has already wasted several days; it's time for them to return to the merchant guild in the capital.

After Alpha and the others left, the woman who had been kneeling on one knee slowly stood up.

His sharp gaze swept over the group of elves in front of him.

"I am your instructor, Lambda! Perhaps some of you once knew me, but from the moment you joined the Shadow Garden and set foot on this land, everything in the past has vanished, understand?"

"Yes, I understand!"

The elves trembled with fear at the aura emanating from Lambda.

Only Victoria was carefully observing her.

"Mixed-race...?"

By the moonlight, Victoria finally saw Lambda's true face: an elf with gray hair, golden eyes, and chocolate-colored skin. Even through her black battle attire, one could see that she was tall and had strong, smooth muscle curves.

Her eyes were quite sharp, and her lips were full and sensual.

However, all the signs on her body indicated that Lambda's elven bloodline was not so pure.

The reason is simple.

No matter how an elf's hair color and appearance change, two things will never change: their fair skin and their deep blue eyes.

Although she didn't mean to look down on them, Victoria was quite surprised. She was astonished that a half-elf could become so powerful.

While Victoria was sizing up Lambda was also looking at Victoria.

"Is it the Saintess this time...?"

The hero's direct bloodline, princesses, noble families, and now even the saintess...

Lambda felt a slight pang of emotion, but that was all.

As she had said before, having joined the Shadow Garden, everything from the past was no longer relevant to her, and she didn't care what happened to the Elf Kingdom.

Rather, she wished that damned place would be destroyed!

If it weren't for Mahiro's help, I probably would have died as an experimental subject at the hands of that damned Diabolos Cult!

"Alright, you've had a long journey, so you should all rest tonight and figure out how to use this thing!"

As he spoke, Lambda tossed a small, jet-black ball in front of each of the elves.

That was incredibly bouncy black slime.

Victoria knew very well that this was the very thing she had received from Alpha.

Unlike them, however, they were not given injections.

"Um... Lord Lambda, I have a question."

Just as Lambda turned to lead them to rest, Victoria suddenly called out to her.

"Oh? What's your number?"

"Number 559!"

"Yes, number 559, go ahead and ask."

"My question is, if I successfully complete the training, will I have the opportunity to see that person again?"

"Huh?"

Lambda turned around to look at her in surprise, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"That's quite a bold idea, Number 559. Only the Seven Shadows and the executives can directly serve that person. Do you, a newcomer with a number, really want to become an executive? Quite ambitious!"

"..."

Victoria did not respond.

She stared intently at Lambda with her single eye, trembling with fear at his aura, yet stubbornly refusing to look away.

She longed for answers.

"Good eyesight, very determined."

Lambda nodded, then looked her over in her dark combat attire.

"Since that great one personally bestowed power upon you, it means you have the potential... Keep up the good work, Number 559."

"Yes! I will definitely work hard and do my best!"

Victoria was satisfied with just this one answer.

Anyway...

I must see that person again, no matter what!

My beloved, divine being!

Time passed day by day, and summer quietly arrived.

Accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, the blazing sun shines down on the earth.

Yotsuba Mahiro lay on a deck chair on the balcony like an old man, leisurely basking in the sun.

He picked up the cold drink next to him and took a sip.

It's truly thought-provoking.

"Indeed, this is the life a human being should live..."

School classes have ended, and students are now on holiday.

But the school is still bustling with activity.

This is because the Bushin Festival is about to be held in the royal capital.

This is a grand celebration held every two years.

However, the content is also very simple.

Since it's called the Bushin Festival, it's actually a tournament.

However, the participants were not limited to students of the Magic Sword Academy; other powerful individuals from all over the country and even from other places also gathered together.

Princess Alice Midgar, the first princess, won this tournament and was hailed as the kingdom's strongest magic swordsman, and she also thoroughly popularized the Royal Capital Bushin Style.

This time, both Claire and Rose signed up, and the two are ready to compete against each other in the ring!

So both of them are training hard for the Bushin Festival...

That's how it should have been.

Click--

Just then, the door lock suddenly made an unlocking sound, and then the doorknob slowly turned, and the door was opened.

The hard soles of the shoes echoed with dull, hurried footsteps on the wooden floor.

Finally, a shadow fell over his head, blocking out the comfortable sunlight.

At the same time, a strand of hair gently brushed against his cheek.

He slowly opened his eyes and found Claire looking down at him, meeting his gaze with her scarlet eyes.

Good morning, teacher.

"Hey Claire, shouldn't you be at school practicing right now? What are you doing in my dorm?"

Mahiro sighed helplessly.

"Because we've already practiced."

"Hmm... has there been any progress?"

"Not yet, but you said that swordsmanship practice should be relaxed yet balanced; otherwise, excessive force or deliberate pursuit will backfire."

"I said it, so what?"

"So, I'd like to ask you to come with me for a walk, to visit the Arcadia Trading Company."

As they spoke, Claire, still in her uniform, sat on his lap, her hands braced against his chest.

Although the pose was very alluring and left much to the imagination.

However, Claire's eyes revealed hostility, conveying an aura of "If you dare to refuse, I'll strangle you."

"Okay, okay, I'll go with you, alright? Just get off me first."

Seeing that he agreed, Claire smiled and decisively left his body.

To some extent, Claire is quite easy to please.

The weather wasn't too hot, so going shopping with a beautiful girl with long, straight black hair was actually quite nice.

I have no idea where this girl learned that, straddling someone while wearing a skirt!

Even though you're wearing pantyhose, aren't you afraid of getting yourself into trouble?!

"That's what the book says. It says that doing this will make men happy and able to agree to any conditions proposed."

"... What kind of books do you usually read... Wait, do you have mind-reading abilities?!"

"No, because you wear your heart on your sleeve, teacher."

Claire laughed fearlessly.

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

For some reason, he had an urge to pin Claire down on the bed and have sex with her until she cried.

Claire led him to the most bustling street in the capital.

In the busiest part of the street stands a brand-new, luxurious building with an exterior design that inexplicably combines modern and Baroque styles.

In the most prominent place, there is a sign that reads [Akadia].

Surprisingly, the chamber of commerce was quite close to his dormitory, only two streets away.