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Chapter 99

「I see…]

Saegusa, the old elf, and the guild leader held their breath.

「Well, it seems… the situation is quite urgent indeed.」

「But why haven’t the reincarnators executed their plan until now?」

「Because they’re not unified.」

「What do you mean?」

「There were factions that were trying to restrain Moses… the ones attempting to regulate the world’s population, and those who wanted to keep it on hold, regardless of local matters.」

「I see…」

「In other words, there were forces that were keeping Moses and the others in check. They had even signed agreements of non-interference. That’s how the power balance in the world has been maintained… until problems arose.」

「…?」

「The reincarnators discovered a way to go back in time. According to Loli Baba Merlin, it’s theoretically impossible, but… anyway, it seems they found it.」

At this point, Saegusa slapped his hand.

「So, when the moderate faction disappeared… Moses and the others were left unchecked?」

「Yes, and they’ll likely start to interfere openly in the world now.」

「I see. And that’s why there’s a six-month period?」

「Yeah, that’s the idea. In six months, they’ll return… and undoubtedly… it will begin.」

With that, the conversation ended, and it seemed everyone had finished their tea break.
I smirked and started cracking my knuckles.

「And that’s the situation the world is in right now. So… I’m going to train you guys up in six months.」

「It sounds like things have gotten really serious. But… hard training is a bit…」

I smiled at the apprehensive Saegusa.

「Don’t worry. I’ll adjust it to the point where you won’t die.」

「I’d appreciate it if you’d consider my age a little.」

「Don’t worry. I know plenty of folks who’ve lived for over a thousand years.」

「Well, my duties as guild leader…」

「I’ve already filled out your retirement paperwork as a joke and handed it to the receptionist.」

「Lute-san!?」

「Well, that’s a joke, but… I really can’t have you just taking a break.」

The guild leader pondered for a moment, then picked up the sword lying on the ground.
He raised the sword to the sky and laughed as if he had resigned himself.

「I worked my way up to A-rank, earned the qualifications of a rural guild leader, and thought I’d retire from the world of slashing and cutting… to live a carefree second life. But then I got involved with you, a real piece of work.」

「I’m glad I met you, old man.」

「I can’t compete with you, Lute-san.」

Despite their words, a small flame of resolve could be seen in everyone’s eyes.

「So… we’ll be training hard for six months. First, we’ll hunt monsters and get the minimum level of improvement.」

And thus began the six-month hellish training camp of screams and agony.