"The Talented Dragon Hides Its Claws" ~ The Eldest Son of the Baron Family, Called Useless, is Actually One of the World's Strongest ~ - Episode 31

About a month has passed since I forced Mimi onto Dylan.

During that time, Mimi was living in the Arden Knight Order’s girls’ dormitory, so she had not seen Ryu even once.

Ryu came to the training ground today to check on Mimi and the others for the first time in a while. That said, he doesn’t have anything particular he wants to ask, so he’s quietly watching their training from the shadows at the edge of the training ground.

“Mimi, lower your stance more! Make it feel like you’re breaking your opponent’s balance!”

“Yes!!”

Mimi was engaged in a sword duel with Dylan, and in her hand was a sword with an interesting shape.

Hoh, a kukri knife, huh? That’s quite an unusual weapon you’re using.

The kukri is a type of one-handed sword that is primarily used by desert dwellers and is difficult to handle. She wields it with both hands, using it as twin swords. At this point, one might sense some kind of talent, but let’s set that aside for now.

“Mimi. Next time, come at me with the intention to kill.”

“Are you planning to kill…?”

Mimi’s demeanor has changed.

Dylan laughs defiantly.

Yes. That look. Good, Mimi

The sword fight resumed as it was.

“Shh!!”

Mimi unleashes a tremendous flurry of attacks on Dylan.

“Ugh! That’s it! You’re doing great! It reminds me of the boss!!”

However, it’s still far from enough to bring down the vice-captain.

By the way, the boss refers to the leader of the underground organization that Dylan belonged to when he was young, and apparently, that person, like Mimi, did not possess any magical power. According to Dylan, although the boss’s personality was the worst, unlike Mimi, his skills were top-notch.

What an incredible growth rate. Even though it’s only been a month since starting training, she has already acquired combat skills equivalent to a private first class in the military. It’s often said that children learn quickly, but this is on a whole different level. Mimi might have a natural talent for this. I’m looking forward to her future.

Mimi is twelve years old, while Ryu is fourteen, so they are actually only two years apart. Despite that, Ryu is quite mature for his age. On the other hand, if you think about it, Ryu still has a lot of room to grow, so that’s fine too.

As I continued to watch from the shadows, I was called from behind.

“Um, what are you doing over there, Ryu-sama?”

“A stingray, huh? It’s been a while.”

“Yes. Long time no see… wait, no!”

“What’s wrong, is something the matter?”

“It’s way too suspicious, seriously.”

Since I reunited with Stingray, I asked him a bit about Mimi.

“Mimi-chan is really a good girl~. She’s almost treated like an idol in the girls’ dorm.”

“Yeah, probably. You’ve got cat ears and a tail, after all.”

“I can’t believe such a cute kid could exude such murderous intent.”

“I think so too.”

Speaking of “enveloping,” what about the “enveloping” of wind magic?

“I can’t do it at all, and it seems like it will take another year to master it…”

“According to A-rank adventurers, only the top-tier warriors among A-rank can use the Mantle. So there’s no need to rush. Even at this point, Stingray is one of the top fighters in the knight order.”

“It helps to hear you say that.”

After a brief conversation, Stingray suddenly straightened his back and clasped his hands behind him.

And then, averting his gaze from Ryu, he looked a bit embarrassed…

“By the way, Ryuu-sama. It’s almost lunchtime, isn’t it?”

“Indeed, I’m getting hungry.”

“How about having lunch together?”

“Ah, sorry. I have to hurry back to the mansion and teach Lena magic. I can’t keep my sister waiting.”

“Oh, is that so… That’s too bad…”

They have traveled together for over a month, so they have had meals together easily around a hundred times, but for Stingray, lunch outside of their mission might be something different, perhaps with its own enjoyment.

“Well then, let’s go eat again sometime.”

“Eh?”

After that, Ryu parted ways with Stingray and hurriedly made his way towards the mansion.

At the mansion.

“Brother, this spell isn’t working very well…”

“Water Manipulation, huh? This magic is a bit special. It has the troublesome property of increasing the success rate the more times you use it. So, you can just practice it leisurely while you’re taking a bath.”

“Huh, does that mean you’ll take a bath with me?!”

“No, no.”

“I don’t want to go in with someone like me…”

Lena averted her gaze in a deliberately exaggerated manner.

“There’s no way that’s true. I just want to go to Yamaya…”

And then, at that moment.

Knock knock.

“Lord Ryu, are you here?”

I heard Sebas’s voice.

“Yeah. You can come in.”

“Excuse me.”

Clunk.

“It seems I have interrupted your studies. I apologize, you two.”

“Don’t worry about it,” “It’s all good~”

“So, what’s the matter? Sebas?”

“Yes. That was earlier…”

Sebas took a breath.

“A letter from Her Majesty the Queen has arrived.”