"More! Don't lose your spirit! Swing your sword!"
As Meld trained everyone to be a proper combatant for the kingdom to fight against the demon, Shizuku also trained. Still, without a doubt, her performance was better than anyone's, especially when she had a basic foundation in swordsmanship.
If there was anything that stopped her from going further, it was the quality of the blade, as she held a wooden sword.
Yet, among all of them, the weirdest one would be Nagumo.
Despite being in a non-combatant job, Nagumo joined everyone else in training for combat, desperately trying to grow stronger. Yes, he knew that his job might be non-combatants, but even so, he wouldn't give up!
After all, unlike Suzuki, who got a Merchant as his job, or Aiko, who got a Farmer as her job, too, Nagumo got the Synergist.
What did this job do?
Except for being a blacksmith, Nagumo couldn't think of anything.
As for following Aiko's path, it was impossible, as Nagumo couldn't grow food, which was vital to everyone.
So what if he followed Suzuki's path?
It was even more impossible, as Nagumo knew he didn't have the talent to be a merchant, nor the fluent, diplomatic ability of Suzuki, who could easily become friends with everyone.
Yes, in just a night, everyone, including him, could see how all the knights seemed to be reserved and politely greeted Suzuki, which made all of those students, who were summoned to this world for the first time, feel a sense of bewilderment, wondering how someone the same age as them could do all of this.
'No, that's not good!'
Nagumo had often played RPGs, and naturally, instead of being friends with everyone, he wished to have his own powers, allowing him to change everything. He didn't want to be weak, so he continued to train with everyone.
Only—
"Oi, Nagumo, it isn't fun to do the training alone, right?"
"Yeah, come with us."
"We'll teach you how to fight!"
Suzuki aside, as he seemed to be untouchable despite being a non-combatant, Hayama and his group grinned at Nagumo.
"..." Nagumo.
Meanwhile, Shizuku, who rested with Kaori, felt her best friend's gaze on her. "What's wrong, Kaori?"
"No, you seem to be able to get used to living in this world, Shizuku..."
Kaori had tasted the level of technology in this world, so naturally, instead of washing her body, she washed her dirty, sweaty body with a wet towel last night, which was so uncomfortable.
Yet, it was still far better than sleeping while being all sweaty.
However, Shizuku seemed so different, as if she had no trouble adapting to living in this world.
"....."
Shizuku felt guilty, yet what could she say?
"Er... Suzuki-kun helps me... but... but... if you need my help, then let me know, Kaori."
Shizuku thought for a while and said, "Suzuki-kun might plan to work at the guild later, so he might be able to get access to many things. There might be something that can help you." She thought of his previous plan, and while Suzuki couldn't expose the penthouse, he could help everyone get convenience goods.
"Yeah, he is so amazing..."
Kaori sighed, thinking that Suzuki was just different from everyone. She looked at all the boys, who swung their wooden sticks as if they were about to face the demons, but instead of thinking that they were working hard, she felt that... they were playing around. The real fight was different from a game, and she knew that if they got hurt, all the responsibility would be on her, who would work hard to heal all of them.
If a single one of them died due to their moment of carelessness, as they forced her to heal and heal them again, she wondered what would happen.
Meanwhile, Suzuki seemed more responsible, trying to ensure they could live well in this place.
Still, frankly, what else could they really do?
Should they really fight demons as they were told?
But fighting wouldn't mean they would face danger?
"Kaori, I know that you are worried, but I will stay with you. I will train hard to become strong, and I will take care of you. Don't worry."
Shizuku hugged Kaori, telling her that everything would be okay.
"I am sorry for being weak, Shizuku..."
"You don't. I am also weak, too. I have him so I can be strong."
Yes, it was his fault, and because of that, Kaori felt a little horrible, as she felt a strange emotion toward someone she shouldn't be feeling.
'If only he were stronger...'
Kaori turned her gaze to Nagumo for a moment, then let out a helpless sigh, wishing someone would make her get away from these uncomfortable feelings.
Meanwhile, Suzuki, who had discovered something, didn't waste his time and quickly stepped in to meet the Ministry of Finance, which was busy working.
"You are...?"
"I am Suzuki Tanaka, the one who is summoned from another world."
"Is there something you need from me?"
The Ministry of Finance was confused, wondering why Suzuki had come to it. He was busy, after all, especially when the financial situation of the kingdom was in a mess, due to the demons, the surrounding enemies, and many others.
As for the students who were summoned from another world, even though they had just arrived, he still had to be careful with them, as he knew that the hope of this kingdom was on them, despite how he snorted inwardly.
After all, what could a group of kids do?
Yet, he couldn't show it on his face, and he needed to show his courtesy, especially when this group of students wasn't even paid for fighting the demons. Still, they would willingly fight for everyone, which made them a perfect asset for the kingdom, but—
"It's nothing. I just found something weird in the ledgers on the accounting."
"...what?"
Suzuki smiled and said softly, "I have my friends to be around the king now, and they are ready to tell everything about you and your group's corruption in the case, you don't know, but if you are willing to talk, we can talk about this matter carefully so that we can find a win-win situation between us."
"....."
The minister was at a loss as his heart started to beat so fast.
"Oh, how sad..."
Suzuki sighed helplessly. "Even though we are working hard to fight the demons, our minister and everyone else took away the money that was supposed to be for everyone."
"...what do you want to do?"
"You don't want anyone to know, right?"
Suzuki smiled as he summoned his "Absolute Contract" skill, ready to make this world subdued under him.
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The 5th Suzuki is from Tensura!
What will his unique skills be?
Still, the 1st is a ninja, the second is a physics department of university student, the third is physcology dpearment of university student, the fourth is the third grade of high school that is about to be the economics department of university student, so you will remember, and naturally, the 5th is also a university student; as for what he study, it will somehow related to his unique skill, too.
It will be interesting~!
Please look forward to it!