Chapter 468 Congratulatory Gift

The 74th day of training.

Rising from bed with the sunlight coming in through the window, I slowly stand up with my feet on the floor. While standing upright, I confirmed that my balance was stable. Next, I lightly jumped up and down, and there was no problem. I took out my black staff and raised it with one hand, but I didnt feel any discomfort in my waist. Rather, my body feels lighter and better than before the fight with Maria.

Yep, Its safe to say that Ive completely recovered. With the first aid from Chinatsus magic, enough rest, Nells tender care, and Harus medicinal cooking, I could blow away the fatigue from the battle against Maria, the side effects of Quitets suspicious drug, and the serious injury inflicted by Lily. Thank you, my wife and disciples.

I can be grateful even if I dont have faith. Thus, I put my hands together and show my feelings as best I can. Alright.

With a light footstep, I left the hospital room and headed for the courtyard of Crocus Castle, relying on the flow of magic power. From there, I could hear a loud sound. There are only a few people staying at the castle who would do such a thing without minding others.

Jeez~, why cant you do it~? I only used the magic power of a single hair, you know~?

I-I-I-I cant do it! Im going to die! Im really going to die! I cant defeat this monster!

What the hell are you doing?

Ah, Shish!

Danna!

In the courtyard where Haru, Touko, and the uneven trio were gathered, Maria was there as well for some reason. And there was a squirrel-shaped magic creature, which seems to belong to Marias Celestial Zoa, relentlessly hunting down the crying Oda. Although the body is a cute little animal-like creature, its strength is the real deal. It is obvious that Oda is no match for it thats at least as strong as a Demon King. Maria is making a dumbfounded face, but her mouth is slightly smiling. She is definitely enjoying it.

I see that youve fully recovered from your near-death state! As expected of Shish, you have great resilience!

Yeah, its as Haruna says!

The latest_epi_sodes are on_the . website.

Its thanks to Haru and the others. Ah, more importantly, what are they doing? Is that a new kind of bullying?

No, how should I put it

A lot of things happened and we decided to train Oda. We were planning to teach him our own training methods, but just now Maria-shihan came here while humming and said that she would train him. Well, we thought wed give it a try, but it seems that it doesnt suit him.

I dont think theres anyone who can match Marias wavelength. Hm? Touko, are calling Maria with shihan?

She told me to call her that since shes Lily-shishs mother. I didnt have the time to ask Lily-shish, so Im calling her that for now.

And Maria-san is in a good mood because of that.

(TLn: shihan is similar to shish, but its more like an example or model. Source: google.)

And shes in a better mood by toying with Oda. Now, I dont know where I should start. This vampire sure is doing whatever she wants, huh? Well, I guess I will save Oda now.]

Maria, you are supposed to be in a meeting with Clarius right now, right? Is it okay to slip out and come to this place?

Hmm? Oh, its Deris. Is your body finally recovered? Its too slow~. I guess its because youre an old man now, right?

Fuhaha, thats right. If you know that Im old, Id appreciate it if you dont pick a fight with me anymore.

Dont make fun of me, answer the question.

Boo~, thank you for the boring reply! Its break time now. Sitting on a chair all the time is not good for a maidens health, right? Thats why Im training the Queens knight like this! Its also an apology for the inconvenience Ive caused~. The knight is getting stronger and Im satisfied, its a good idea full of pluses, right? But, the knight is weaker than I imagined. Hes only as strong as the lowest class of my subordinates!

Gueh!?

Visit ., for the best no_vel_read_ing experience

Dont be unreasonable. Oda whos crying there is a hero, but hes a hero for an ordinary Demon King. Hes not strong enough to fight against the Great Eight Demons, unlike Haru and Touko. Hes pitiful, you know!?

Ugh!?

Deris-san, Deris-san, if you say more than that, not only Odas body but his pride will be shattered, so please go easy on him.

Fuchi apologetically whispered to me. When I turned around, I saw Oda vomiting blood before I knew it. That damn Maria, what a terrible person.

Even so, Maria-chan, the worlds most popular person, wont give up! I believe that even a weakling can be forged if you beat them, so Im going to keep on beating him like this! Well then!

Gyaaa! I-Its coming again!?

Hey, heeey.

My voice was ignored, and the special training, which I dont even understand the meaning of it, restarted. Oda is just being tormented by a squirrel. Well, I wonder if it will make him sturdier and have more guts

Fuchi, Mani, I will give this to you.

Yes? Is this a special training schedule?

Not only for Oda-kun, but also for us?

Yeah, I got the gist of it from what Nell told me. I had some free time when I was in the hospital, so I made the schedule for you two as well. I was making it to kill time, so its up to you whether you will use it or not. Well, at least I can guarantee that its more effective than imitating Harus training or being trained by Maria like that.

Sure, it seems that even an ordinary person like Oda can do this. Thank you very much. Haha, you beat me to the punch. I was planning to ask you to make a schedule that suits Oda after youve completely recovered.

Then, its just right. Besides, its not such a big deal, so dont mind about it. Well, if youre that happy, give it to him and tell him that its a congratulatory gift for him and Queen Clarius.

Visit . for a better_user experience

I see, this is the best gift. I promise to convey it to Oda if he can survive that.

Yeah, I hope he can survive that.

Um, thank you for making one for us as well. Its really helpful. Also, I will definitely do my best to do it every day!

Yeah, do your best. Depending on your efforts, you may reach level 7 someday. Well, before that, Haru and others may get permission to use the door to another world.

The training schedule for the uneven trio is much milder than the one for the girls. Its a kind that avoids dangerous acts as much as possible and steadily gains experience to become stronger. Even so, their levels will surely rise if they keep doing it for a few months. For Oda, who has decided to live permanently in Crocus, this is just right.

Gyaaaa!

Wait~ . You cant escape from me~

If hes still alive, that is.

Ah, thats right. Now that Ive been discharged from the hospital, can you accompany me with my warming-up, Haru? There is a suitable dungeon near here.

Fighting together with Shish!? By all means!

Then, that settles it. As they said, strike while the iron is hot, so lets go ten minutes

And Touko, how about going to the dungeon with us?

I-It cant be helped~. If Deris-danna invites me, then I will go too~

Visit ., for the best no_vel_read_ing experience

Wah, Touko-chan is going too~. Lets do our best!

Im not a demon. If she looks at me like an abandoned puppy, Ill invite her, of course.