Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Hilfi solemnly declared this.

at last.

Three days have passed.

……

"Congratulations, Silphie, you have graduated."

"congratulations."

Ariel and Luke, along with Elmoya and Cline, clapped around Sylphie.

Hilfi smiled knowingly.

"This is a graduation gift."

Ariel gave a ring to Sylphie.

Luke handed a bottle of pink liquid to Sylphie.

"Grab your weapons and go to battle."

"Yes! Lady Ariel, and Luke, thank you all the time!"

Hilfi gripped her weapon, her fighting spirit high.

Rudy?

Hmph, I'll make sure he never leaves alive!

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This is a trial.

Growth is about overcoming the immature past.

Only by overcoming that naive past can a person grow.

What lies before Sylphie now is a trial to overcome the past.

"Silphie, you're back."

When she returned from the capital, Silphie bumped into Rudeus, who was about to leave.

They brought Icarus along with a large number of pre-drawn magic circles.

It seems they plan to go into the woods together with Alster...

training.

Besides his daily teaching at the magic university, this is what Rudeus has been busy with.

Because one day in the future they will have to fight against gods and humans, they learned the techniques to defeat them from Orstide.

Upon seeing Hilfi return, Rudeus immediately removed Icarus and then opened his arms.

however.

After waiting for a long time, Silphie still didn't rush into his arms.

Instead of rushing into his arms, she stood seriously in front of Rudeus, her gaze earnest.

"Huh? Um... Sylphie?"

Rudius hesitated for a moment.

Hilfi seems a little different today.

"Rudy, there's actually something I'd like to ask you for help with."

"I'm very serious," said Hilfi.

Seeing Sylphie's expression, Rudeus also became serious.

"Then let's talk in the study."

"it is good."

……

Rudius's study was one of the few forbidden areas in the house.

Of course, this only applies to outsiders.

Because Rudeus often conducts research on new magic, and the results of his research are preserved in written form, the study is where these precious and unique results are stored.

If an outsider enters the study, they will likely be spied on.

and so.

No one other than family members is allowed to enter the study.

Even family members should avoid entering unless absolutely necessary.

All of this is for the purpose of defeating the gods and men.

……

After entering the study.

Rudeus used earth magic to create a chair for Sylphie to sit on, and then he sat down in front of her himself.

"Silphie, what exactly happened?"

"Yes... in fact, Lady Ariel's life is currently under threat."

"Oh?"

"Just yesterday, Ariel's spies suddenly received intelligence that it seems that Ariel's policy of coexisting with the demons has angered the Holy Kingdom of Milis's Temple Knights, so the Temple Knights have decided to assassinate Ariel."

"...The Knights Templar, huh?"

Upon hearing this word, Rudius's expression instantly turned extremely grim.

how to say……

Rudeus has never liked dealing with the Knights Templar.

The reason why I don't like to interact with people is also due to my various experiences in my past life.

In previous lives.

The deaths of Cliff, Zanoba, Aisha, and Julie were all inextricably linked to the Knights Templar.

Although, if we were to pinpoint the root cause, Rudius was at fault first.

But anyway.

They killed Rudius's dearest friends and family, and that cannot be changed.

In this lifetime, the two sides did not have any conflict.

Therefore, Rudeus always avoided dealing with the Knights Templar.

I never expected it to turn out like this.

"And, worst of all..."

Hilfi pursed her lips and continued speaking.

"Mr. Alex has taken leave and returned to his hometown in the Demon Continent."

"Gilead was sent to the front lines to fight."

“There are other important combat forces, all of whom are also burdened with heavy responsibilities and unable to return in time.”

In other words, the Silver Palace is currently very weak in terms of combat power.

"I understand."

After a brief moment of thought, Rudius understood what Sylphie meant.

Although she didn't seem to want to get involved, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing since Ariel's life was threatened.

After all, Ariel and I have had a working relationship over the past few years.

not to mention……

Ariel was targeted because of her policy of coexisting with demons.

For this reason alone, Rudius will not stand idly by.

"Then let's invite Alice along too."

Rudius muttered to himself.

"Huh? Wait... no!"

Hilfi seemed startled and suddenly cried out.

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"Um, no means..."

"Because Alice wasn't a noble before? Actually, recently, many nobles from all over the country have come to the Silver Palace. And... Alice's father, Philip, is here too. If Alice sees this, she might have some complaints..."

Hilfi scratched her cheek with her fingertips and mumbled something indistinctly.

"..."

Hearing this, Rudius felt that something was amiss.

No.

It's safe to say that Hilfi is definitely hiding something.

Rudius and Sylphie have known each other for over ten years and are very familiar with her various little gestures. A gesture like scratching her cheek with her fingertips usually indicates something she's hiding.

That being said, Rudius did not intend to press the matter further.