Chapter 278 – Intermission (Maid) ⑤
“We have requested the Empire and the neighboring Kingdom of Bethreal to arrange materials and increase reconstruction support. I know you will be puzzled at first by the intervention of those from the outside world…”
“I would gratefully accept their assistance. We thank you… Princess of the outside world…”
“That’s too modest. You have taken care of Earth and Sadiz for three months. Also, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you, Lord Machio, for welcoming us after your continued isolation. We look forward to your continued support as the coordinator of the Nation of Cacretale.”
Thanks to the instructions of Princess Phianse and the help of the Imperial Survey team that the Master had placed nearby, the restoration of Cacretale continues.
Of course, the damage this country has suffered is incalculable, and above all, the sense of loss and anxiety over the absence of Kron and Jamdi’el, the two who were the heart and soul of this country, must be great.
But this country was more resilient than we outsiders realize.
They’re working their hardest to move forward and upward.
As proof of that……
“Eh-ho, eh-ho, eh-ho, eh-ho”
While the adults were busy rebuilding and couldn’t spare much time for the children, Amae quietly jumped rope.
It was used by the adults in the dojo for training, but children can also use it as a toy, which is not strange.
However, Amae looked very serious as she jumped.
“Amae~, isn’t she a bit too serious?”
“Did something happen? Somehow, since she came back…”
Karui and Tsukshi were also smiling wryly.
Yes, Amae, was delivered to Cacretale by the Prince of the Heavens a few days ago.
I heard roughly about what happened from the Heavenly Prince, who had already returned to the Heavenly World.
It seemed that Little man had outwitted the Master and Madam.
When I heard that story, I couldn’t help but laugh, although it was inappropriate.
Even now, in a fight, the Master and Madam are the strongest in the world, but Little man outwitted them.
Of course, there must have been advice from the prince, Kron, and especially the hated Great Demon King, but even so, when I heard that the Little man had managed to outmaneuver the Master and Madam with his footwork and made them fall on their asses, I unintentionally clenched my fists.
My heart was pounding.
And I was convinced that if the conditions were met, it would be possible with the current ability of Little man
Yes, that was a few days ago… and when Amae came back, she said…
“I promised to get stronger. Older brother, the Goddess, the High Priestess, and Bro also said that if Amae gets stronger, they would rely on me. That’s why I’m getting stronger, Big sister and Karui, I won’t be a hindrance, ya! I’ll jump up and down with this, and I’ll become as strong as Older brother!”
Those words were used to persuade Amae who chased after Little man… but when I heard them, I thought those words applied to me as well.
“Yeah, Amae is right.”
“Uncle!”
“I’ll also be increasing the amount of muscle training I do too, in between the reconstruction work. I won’t let Earth beat me.”
“Un! Uncle will be stronger too!”
No, it wasn’t just me, I was keenly aware of my powerlessness in the battle a few days ago… it seems to be the same for everyone in this country right now.
Machio pats Amae’s head and gives a big nod.
“Wait, no jumping ahead, Machio!”
“Th, that’s right!”
“Erm, if that’s the case, us too! This time, we’ll be able to fight alongside Earth!”
“Ora, muscle training, running and sparring are always welcome!”
“Eat more and get stronger!”
“I don’t want to drag him down anymore…”
Of course, Tsukshi and Mortriage’s crew were also smiling and shouting as they cleared away the rubble.
In response, the dojo people and the others all at once…
“It’s a really good country… to the point of frustration…”
“Princess…”
“I… and the people of the Empire… at this rate…… Earth will abandon us…”
The princess muttered while looking at this spectacle with a dazzling and a somewhat complicated expression.
I understand that feeling painfully.
“Moreover, getting stronger… huh… that’s really it…”
“””Huh!?”””
At that moment, I and the princess turned to a voice coming from behind us, and there was Master Rebal who was sweating profusely and steam overflowing from his body.
“Rebal, you worked all day yesterday clearing the rubble, so you were told to rest today, right? ….. have you been training recklessly?”
“…………”
“Take care of yourself a little. You were also badly injured by Paripi.”
“Pity? You know we couldn’t do anything in that battle, Phianse…”
“Rebal…”
This might be the first wall that the children of the Seven Heroes, who were called child prodigies, have faced.
In a way, for the Princess, Rebal, and Fu, who had grown up more smoothly than Little man…
“Yesterday, I found training equipment and stuff used in the dojo under the rubble, so I did some strength training under the blue sky, and I did it in the morning too. It was interesting to see all the equipment for the first time, and they also seem to be able to give you a numerical value for each individual’s strength.”
“Numerical value?”
“Yes, and I gave it my all………… and when I asked the dojo people, it seems that all the numbers I gave were far below Earth.”
“Eh!?”
“Power, speed, visual faculty, every single number…”
Come to think of it, the training equipment in the dojo was like that kind of magic item.
Although I could not compete with the figures of people who specialized in one field, such as Machio’s power, Karui’s speed, Jamdi’el’s eyes, and so on, I was told that my overall power and balance were quite outstanding.
“Well, even if it doesn’t show in the figures, I learned about the tremendous difference in power in that Imperial Match … and since the battle with Paripi, I feel in my heart how far behind I am even more… but…”
“Rebal…”
“Even though I know what I lack… how can I develop it? Even if I develop steadily, will I be able to catch up with Earth, who is growing stronger at such a rate…”
It’s probably the first time anyone has heard this. Rebal’s weak voice.
“Ah~, no way~… What is this bench press? I can’t get any figures at all~ “
“Ah… Fu……”
“Why don’t you try it later, Princess? Really… you’ll find out how amazing Earth’s numbers are when you try it.”
At that moment, Master Fu also returned with a tired look on his face.
And just like Master Rebal, his expression was not cheerful.
“Princess… we… how can we become stronger…”
“That’s…”
“I suppose we have to ask our parents to train us, but … they seem to be busy…”
“…… I guess so… it’s been a long time since father trained me in spearmanship…”
“But, even if we receive instructions from the teachers at the academy… even with the guidance of an Imperial Warrior instructor… this may sound impertinent, but… but…”
No one can deny Master Fu’s words. Because that’s what everyone thinks.
Naturally, I think so too.
“Steady efforts are a matter of course, but … even if we proceed steadily from now on, as Earth is now… I don’t think we could reach that level, let alone the Six Supremacy…”
More or less, even I, who has the power of an Advanced Warrior as a qualification, couldn’t lay a hand on that Paripi.
“I was also thinking. To catch up with him, we definitely need someone’s guidance. Father, Hiro, Mamu, Ryvar, Benlinerve… Lord Mikado… but everyone is probably too busy right now…”
Even I have to be stronger than I am now.
But the trouble is, we don’t know what we need to do to become stronger.
“In the meantime, Lord Hiro and Lady Mamu will be back here soon. Let’s discuss it at that time.”
“But Sir Hiro is the busiest one, isn’t he? No, he’s skipping a lot of work right now to search for Earth…”
“However, there are not many people in this world who have the power of the Seven Heroes or the Six Supremacy, and enough free time to guide us.”
Certainly, it is best to consult with the Master … no….. I don’t know.
I don’t mean to put it this way, but I don’t think the Master’s senses and talents will be very helpful… that’s why Little man…
“….. Hmm?”
That was then.
Until this moment, we were unaware of anything.
Little man and Kron had forgotten something unbelievable.
Far above us, who were at a loss as to how to proceed…
“Fuwaa~ah…… th’ airing left me a wee bit puckered. Seems Hilua wants to frolic on th’ Surface some more… so it goes, I reckon I’ll just head home first.”
A huge dragon was yawning.
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