We haven't seen Instructor Ike since。。。。。。

The speeding train passes through the farmland and plains, and the cool breeze blows into the carriage through the window, and the comfortable breath makes passengers yawn and take a nap in their seats. A relaxed atmosphere fills the entire train... Except, perhaps, a small group of people.

Inside the middle of the carriage, an oppressive and tense atmosphere permeates the middle seats of the carriage. In the small number of carriages, the uniforms of Class VII were particularly conspicuous, especially the embarrassing atmosphere, which made Li En, who was sitting together, and Emma, the leader of the braided squad, look at each other and showed a wry smile.

"Anyway, let's review the destination of the internship first, right?" Emma opened her mouth timidly.

“。。。 That's right. Rien glanced at Jusis on the other side, "Jusis, it's rare to be so just, can you give us an overview of the city of Balyahat?" ”

"Hmph, I don't care. But shouldn't it be better for the better man over there? Jusis replied coldly. Compared to the aristocratic point of view, I guess I can make a more critical and flexible explanation. ”

"Do you mean that I see things with a twisted ideology?" Macchias said angrily.

"No, it's an excellent student who got the second place in the entrance exam. Plus every day, earnestly learn the hard work that can't be distracted at all... I guess I just memorized all the contents of the textbook, right? Jussis replied defiantly.

"You guy!"

"Wait, wait, you two!" Emma hurriedly dissuaded the two who looked like they wanted to do it.

“。。。。。。 I see, no wonder there are such bad results. Lee, who was watching the two of them, suddenly spoke.

Macchias: "Y-What are you talking about?!" ”

Jusis" 。。。。。。 ”

"Last month's special internship in Group B received an assessment of 'E'. To be honest, if it's a normal exam, it's a failing grade. Are you two going to repeat the same mistakes? Lane said.

"That's—that's..."

“。。。 Hmph, so you mean to tell us to give up the mustard in our hearts and get along well? Jusis said mockingly.

"I didn't get to that point." Li En shook his head, "Besides, our VII class itself was selected because of various circumstances, and if we have different positions, we will have different ideas, and we must have a bottom line that cannot be retreated." Dawn replied. However, even these days, we are indeed 'partners'. ”

“。。。 Hmph, I thought you wanted to say something. ”

"What a joke! Who's going to have a guy like that-"

"Not 'friends', but 'partners' with a common time and the same purpose." Rien interrupted the two, "To say something more explicit - aren't we 'partners' who act together to avoid losing to Alyssa and Gaius in Group B?" ”

“。。。 I didn't think you'd be the type to value winning and losing. Jusis said with a slight surprise.

"It's a pity that I'm not so big as to care about winning or losing." Riene replied, "I envy the class leader, Macchias, and Jusis for your excellent grades... The previous match with the instructor, to be honest, also made me very unwilling. ”

"That's it..."

"In fact, I think both Instructor Sarah and Instructor Ike have overwhelming strength. I don't know what experience they have, but I think they have a lot of actual combat experience. But if the three of us can work together a little more ... If you can use the tactical connection of ARCUS, although it is not as good as Instructor Ike, Instructor Sarah will definitely be able to take revenge. ”

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"That's right." Fei, who was pretending to be asleep on the side, suddenly interjected, "Sarah is indeed very good at fighting, but that is her way of fighting is very powerful. If you can work together and find a way to survive Sarah's onslaught, even if you can't win, I don't think you will lose. ”

"Is that so?" Li En whispered thoughtfully.

"As for Ike's words, you still give up, he is not on the same level as us. A large part of Sarah's fighting style is learned from Ike. ”

"Huh? Are the two of them? Everyone opened their mouths in surprise.

"It's not a master and apprentice, it's just that there was an intersection before, Sarah secretly learned some of Ike's fighting methods, and with her own efforts, she gradually became the person she is now." Fei replied, "That's all I know, and you can say hello to the rest." ”

“。。。 Talk, talk. The scene fell silent again, and Emma, who saw that the atmosphere had dropped again, hurriedly spoke, "Actually, Alyssa-san, Laura-san and Elliot. Last time in the same group... And Gaius-san seems to be compatible with anyone. ”

"That group doesn't seem to have to worry about teamwork." Faye replied, glancing at Jusis and Macchias with some dissatisfaction in her eyes.

"Hmmm... Let's go all out with a perfect attitude, and if you're not careful, there may be a difference of about twice the evaluation. Dawn replied approvingly.

“。。。 I know! "Macchias suddenly shouted, "When it comes to this, you can only cooperate!?" ”

"While I don't cater to your interests, I don't have any interest in being a loser." Jusis answered.

"So..."

"Then we will take a truce before the end of this internship. You agree too, right? Macchias looked at Jusis.

"Hmph, yes. I'll just show my endurance to tolerate this level of farce. ”

"I, I am!"

“。。。 You two. Lane whispered with a wry smile.

"At least, though, it looks like we can act together." Emma also lowered her voice and whispered to Fei, "Compared to last month, this time I should be able to really do an internship." ”

"It's a little reassuring." Fei nodded.

"What kind of internship is it? . . ." Li En, who eavesdropped on the conversation between the two, couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Then I'll start explaining." After calming down, Jusis glanced at everyone and said, "The next place to go is the central city of Kruchen in the east, with a population of 300,000, which can be called quite a large city." The surrounding hilly area is home to many fur-making mink, and is also known for its fine quality gems found in the obsidian mines of the territory. ”

"The specialty products are gems and furs, and this thing is very famous." Emma's eyes lit up as she interjected.

"Remember, there is also a craftsman street that processes those products, right?"

"In the southern part of the city, there is a 'craftsman street,'" replied Jusses, "and it is a place where great craftsmen can show their skills." ”

"There is also a shop in the imperial capital that specializes in selling artisan streets... Although the people who went were just rich and noble. Machias said.

"It doesn't seem to have anything to do with me." Fei replied indifferently.

"One more thing." Jusis suddenly accentuated his tone, "The man over there also said that Ballihatt is basically an 'aristocratic city'. ”

"I remember that's right...

"But it's not because the aristocracy has a high percentage of the population, is it?" Emma wondered.

"That's right, from the Artisan Street just mentioned, to the massive garrison of the Confederate Army. From the central square with the cathedral to the airport built for large flying passenger ships, it would not be an exaggeration to say that all the facilities were built for the aristocratic society, centered on the duke's family. ”

"It's really calm, calm down your hometown." Macchias looked unhappy.

"Because facts are facts." Jusses replied as a matter of course, "You who are always criticizing the nobles, it is better to be restrained on the streets, if you are not to be targeted by the patrols of the Confederates." ”

"Just、Even if you don't have to say it, I'll do this level of judgment!"

Helplessly looking at the two people who were still unhappy to deal with but also suppressed themselves, Li En smiled bitterly again in his heart, looked at the scene of speeding outside the car window, and sighed.

"I hope to be able to complete my internship successfully... bar. ”