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What is the meaning of this?

Of what?

"Of whaaaat?"

Don't play coy with me! Why have they already left?

Their departure date was moved up, apparently.

Why wasn't I informed?!

Because I didn't inform you.

Why should I have? You wouldn't have been able to go, anyway.

I am the Grand Magus of this Assembly.

Is that so?

Then please, finish his work for me.

Ser, the Second Order of Knights has sent a missive urgently requesting our help...

As new recruits, your work will primarily involve research here in our offices.

As many of your colleagues require intense focus for their work,

please work quietly so as to not disturb them.

Yes, ser!

Get back here! Right this instant!

Don't you dare try to escape your duties!

I know you. You're from the same world as Sei, yes?

Y-Yes, ser.

Let's be off.

Huh?

"Predicament"

Jude.

Director Johan.

The Grand Magus.

Liz.

Aira.

Mary.

The Knights.

Commander Hawke.

Stop, stop, stop!

Stop, stop, stop, stop!

Yes?

Lady Sei?

Would you care to break for some tea?

Th-Thank you, that sounds lovely.

I know you do this all the time, but you're so good at what you do.

Thank you for the kind compliment.

I don't think too much about it,

so suddenly calling attention to it makes me feel truly flattered.

You don't think too much about it?

Yes. Being skilled at my many duties is simply part of my job.

Just part of your job...

If I treat it like part of my job, then I won't have to think too hard about it!

There you are.

Hello. I'm looking forward to working with you again today.

Actually, could I ask for your help?

What is it?

You want to experiment with your blessing?

Yes. I was hoping you might have a few ideas...

Follow me.

First, let's test it on these potted plants.

All right, I'll give it a try!

What's wrong?

N-Nothing, nothing's wrong!

This is my job. My job! Just my job, just my job...

The blessing!

Did it work?

I'm not sure. I was able to cast it, at the very least.

All right.

If it didn't work, then these seeds won't sprout. We'll keep an eye on them.

All right.

Right, then.

Next, do this one.

When you're done, move to this one, then this one.

Huh?

Good work.

Thank you, ma'am.

These'll grow fast, so we'll see sprouts in two or three days.

I'll come by to check on them tomorrow, just in case.

Yes, that's a good idea.

Hey, there she is!

Yo!

Join my mercenary company!

What?

Please!

Uh...

Remember how you healed a whole bunch of us?

Well, we don't see mages that can use healing magic all that often!

Alchemy's a waste of your talents, I'm telling you!

Hold it! What do you mean, alchemy's a waste?!

Oh, I don't mean that alchemy's not helpful or anything!

But I'd be stupid if I let a high-level healing caster go without tryin'!

I know they're few and far between, and I see where you're coming from.

So you get it!

But you need to give up on Sei!

But why?

She can make potions and cast healing magic!

You see people that powerful once in a lifetime!

I'm not just gonna let her walk away!

What do you think you're doing?

Just having a brief chat with her, milord.

I see. And what was it you were discussing?

Nothing of importance, milord.

Poppycock. You were just asking her to join your mercenary company.

Granny!

Sei will do nothing of the sort.

And why's that your choice, huh? You've got nothing to do with her.

On the contrary, I do. She came here with us from the capital.

What? So she's with the Royal Magi Assembly, then?

Why's a mage like her making potions for...

Wait,

are you the Saint?!

That's the Lady Saint to you, dimwit!

Did I forget to tell you?

Everyone did, apparently!

As such, she will not be able to join your mercenary company.

Was there anything else you wished to speak with her about?

Uh, no, milord.

Then might I have her attention?

I have something to discuss with her.

I'll take my leave, then.

Thank you for taking the time to help me today. I really appreciate it.

You're always welcome. I learned plenty, too.

I'll see you later.

Come on, you!

Ow! Be gentle! You're gonna rip off my ear!

So, what was it you wanted to discuss?

Right. We've finished our initial scouting of the area,

so we'd like to begin our expeditions into the woods.

I assume that means I'll be joining you from here on out.

Yes. Though we have mages accompanying us, not many can cast healing magic.

I regret that we have to ask for your help.

It's all right. I'd planned on coming along, anyway.

The monsters in the area are quite powerful,

but we shouldn't encounter hordes of them all at once.

We still have yet to discover one of those dark swamps, however.

I see...

I thought getting rid of that one would solve all of our problems.

And working myself up to cast the blessing is really, really annoying...

What's wrong?

Huh?

You look flushed. Are you feeling well?

I-I'm quite all right, thank you!

Really? If you're feeling unwell, we can--

No, I'm totally fine! Honest!

How the heck do I explain it to him?

I can't. Not yet.

Huh? Teatime for you, too, Ser?

Same for you, then?

I always start to crave tea right around this time.

At some point, it just became part of my routine.

Right?

I wonder what she's up to.

The usual, I expect.

Boy, I'd heard the rumors, but you sure are one of a kind, huh?

What rumors?

Oh, I heard some randos sayin' how the new girl can craft loads of potions in one go.

Which "randos" are talking about that?

My apologies, I need to mind my tone, milady.

Huh?

Wait, is that not what you meant?

What did you think I meant?

I thought you were offended by the tone I was taking with you, the Lady Saint.

Not at all. You don't have to be formal with me.

I'd actually prefer it if you didn't.

Is that right? Well, then, I won't change a thing.

Thanks.

This is way easier on me, too.

I'm terrible at formalities and manners 'n all that.

Oh, yeah, you going on that expedition?

Yes. That is why I came all this way.

I know you've been on expeditions before, but I can't help but worry 'bout you.

You mean if we encounter monsters?

The forests out here are way more dangerous than the ones

surrounding the capital.

There might be fewer monsters as of late, but there are still loads of 'em.

Well, I'm sure I'll be all right.

I'm tougher than you might expect.

You're brimmin' with confidence, aren'tcha? Hope I didn't insult you.

No, it's all right. Thank you for worrying about me.

Will we be heading out once we're all gathered?

Yes. We'll head out after I speak with our men.

Is there anything you need me to do to help?

Would you like to give them an encouraging speech, too?

N-No thanks, I'll pass!

Here.

Thank you.

I don't think I'll ever get used to this...

Exhausted?

I'm all stiff from sitting for so long.

W-We're finally here!

I'm a little excited to start exploring Klausner's woods!

Excited to find some new herbs in the woods?

Yes!

Wait, no!

Hey!

We are honored to serve you today, milord.

We're honored to have you with us.

Our scouting will pale in comparison to your experience in these woods.

Thank you, milord.

And thank you for your assistance, Lady Saint.

Huh?

Of course. It's my pleasure to assist you.

I'm afraid I'm not accustomed to these formalities,

so I'd very much appreciate it if you spoke with me as you did before.

If the Saint wishes it, then I must abide.

Thank you, milord. As you wish.

What're you looking at?

Some herbs.

I thought you weren't an alchemist.

Actually, I do work at the capital's Medicinal Flora Research Institute.

And you're the Saint?

That's right, though I'd say my Saint work is more of a side job.

Is our Kingdom gonna be okay with that kind of attitude from our Saint?

--Absolutely! --Absolutely.

A-Anyway, it's so lovely here, isn't it?

You think so? Seems like a normal forest to me.

That's what makes it so nice! You can really become one with nature.

You're right about that. Nothin' out here but nature. That and memories.

Spent lots of time in the woods as a kid.

You love these woods, don't you?

I-I wouldn't say that.

It's just where I grew up.

What's your hometown like?

The forests of the capital are nice, too, though the flora is a bit different.

Huh.

What is it?

Just thinkin' how nice your hometown must be.

It really is.

Commander!

Is something wrong?

We've discovered something that leads us to believe a dangerous monster is nearby.

What is it?

What is that?!

Slime digestive juice.

A slime?!

Physical attacks barely damage them at all,

so we'd like to avoid engaging it in combat if possible.

Does magic work on them, then?

It does. When we do engage them, we typically do so with magic.

Something's still off, though.

All the monsters 'round here seem to have vanished,

but somethin' as dangerous as a slime is still hangin' around?

So there are less monsters present in these woods?

Yeah, I heard you'd killed a bunch, but I didn't think you'd killed this many.

The same phenomenon occurred in the capital, too.

Wow. Is that 'cause...

Most likely.

Yes, I know.

Could you please stop staring at me like that?

What are your orders, Commander? Should we proceed?

If there is indeed a miasma swamp here, then we should.

Stay alert, men! Watch for the traces of dangerous beasts!

Yes, ser!

There's one here, too!

Ice Wall!

Fire Lance!

Ice Wall!

Thanks.

No problem, but we can't keep this up...

Sei!

Huh? What are you doing here, Aira?!

Um, well, it's a long story...

It's been too long!