The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 24.1

Iris, cozy by the campfire, has not started training yet. Well, it’s fine to start after listening to Rose’s story.

Mergin took out three cups, added solid soup, and poured hot water into them.

“Drink this and then start training.”

“Okay.”

Iris seems to be sensitive to the cold.

“Mergin, I understand that the hot water is magic, but why does it turn into soup? Is there also magic to produce soup?”

“The soup isn’t magical. I made it. I dry the soup to remove the moisture, and it turns back into soup when hot water is added and stirred. It’s convenient to make a large batch of soup at once and drink it easily later, right?”

“This is useful for expeditions. Don’t you sell portable soup?”

“I only have permission to sell magic books. Also, food is labor-intensive and doesn’t make much profit, so it’s troublesome.”

“That’s a shame. It’s very tasty and convenient, so it’s perfect.”

“If you like it so much, I can give you some portions.”

“Really?”

“Yes, I still have plenty left.”

Rose was very pleased.

“Now, Iris, start training after you finish drinking. Keep going until you can’t stand.”

“Huh?”

“Huh? It’s not a question. You need to learn how much magic power you use before running out. You’ll feel fatigue before collapsing, so remember that.”

“I-I won’t die, right?”

“If you could die from ignition magic, then go ahead and try.”

Mergin had Iris start self-training with ignition magic.

“Rose, didn’t you have something you wanted to ask?”

Mergin prompted Rose to start talking.

“U-Umm, it’s about the sword you gave me.”

Rose began awkwardly.

“Did you break it already?”

“No, not at all. It’s in excellent condition.”

A sword being “in excellent condition.”

“So, what’s the matter?”

“Actually, my brother found that sword.”

“Well, it’s not surprising since it’s a longsword. It’s obvious it’s not a longsword, so did he get angry because it’s not a longsword?”

“No, um…”

“Hmm?”

“Ah, is that sword a magic sword? If it’s a magic sword, it might have national treasure-like value, so…”

“Are you talking about a magic sword?”

“Y-Yes, it seems it’s also called a magic sword.”

“Did you tell anyone that you received that sword from me?”

“I didn’t mention your name. I had to say I got it from someone else. I didn’t mention Mergin’s name.”

I see… I thought I was being watched all the time, but it was because of Rose’s connections.

“Did you talk to your older brother about this?”

“Yes, my eldest brother is the heir, and I talked to my second eldest brother, who is a knight.”