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Chapter 278: The Bequa Way

“Nii-sama, wake up.”

“Good morning.”

“Good morning. Did you get enough sleep?”

“I didn't sleep well.”

Sophie woke me up in the morning. I think Sophie is usually awesome when she wakes me up and realizes that I haven't slept well.

I woke up and went to have breakfast with Sophie.

"Shall we go then?”

“Yes.”

After finishing breakfast and getting ready, we headed to the practice field. We were supposed to have a mock battle every day until Bequa and the others returned to their home countries.

“Good morning.”

“You're here! Let's get to it!”

"Yes..."

As soon as I arrived at the training ground, the mock battle with Bequa started. I've been doing mock fights with Bequa as soon as I get to the practice field these days.

“So, has Carina said anything to you?”

“No, nothing.”

“Huh.”

Today, during the mock battle, Bequa asked me about Carina. I told Bequa about the conditions under which I would take her. I also told him not to tell that to Carina.

I guess he wants to check on Carina. If we're in the middle of a mock battle, it won't be noticeable if we talk for a bit, and one can barely hear our conversation because of the noise of the battle.

"Hm! I think you're getting better at beastification!”

“I'm glad to hear you say that!”

I don't know if it's because the contract is no longer temporary, but it's easier than usual.

“I yield.”

“I win again.”

“Damn...”

Even with only the beastification, I was able to beat Bequa more than 80% of the time.

After that, I had mock fights with various people, and the day was over.

And so the days passed, and the last day with Bequa and the others came.

“Carina...?"

“She hasn't said a word.”

“Ku...that girl...'

At first, Bequa seemed to be worried about Carina, but then he began to get annoyed with her for not saying anything.

“For now, stay calm.”

“Damn... I’m screwed..."

It was easier than usual to beat Bequa, who was getting a little irritated thinking about Carina.

"Ah..."

“I told you to calm down."

Bequa is getting more and more frustrated as time goes on. Well, but that's also a sign that he's thinking about Carina.

“Carina, we're going to have a mock battle.”

“Eh...? With me?”

“Just come, let’s get on with it.”

“Yes!”

Normally, Bequa and other beastmen don’t engage in mock battles. The reason for this is that it's better to fight with someone you can't usually fight with because you can do it with other beastmen in the country.

Carina was in a panic when Bequa, who was thinking about this, suddenly said that they were going to have a mock battle.

"Rah!”

“Guh..."

“What's the matter! You just keep taking it!”

“Ugh..."

In the mock battle, Bequa continued to attack unilaterally. I have often had mock battles with Bequa, and I can tell you that he’s not cutting any corners.

"You remain weak at heart because you don't do anything on your own! Why are you holding back!”

“Huh?”

“Sophie..."

“It's a gray area..."

Bequa's line is understood by those who know the situation, we know what he wants to say. But to those around who don't know what's going on, it's just a pointer during a mock battle. So I guess it's just barely safe.

"Ah, why just me?  I'm not the only… Ow!?”

Even though Carina was in the middle of saying something, Bequa mercilessly punched Carina in the stomach.

“Kehoho...kehoho...”

“I asked you what was wrong with you. The others don't matter right now!"

Bequa told Carina, who was coughing as she crouched on her stomach.

“I...I'm geh!?”

“Ehhh .......”

Bequa punched Carina in the face as she tried to make up her mind to say something. Isn't that the part where you let her say it?

“What are you going to do by telling me that? I’m the wrong person to say it to!"

“Haa...haa...”

I thought you asked her. I feel quite outraged, but I don't know if it made any sense from Carina's point of view, but when she stood up, her hesitation was gone.

“I'm... coming."

“Come on!"

And in that mock battle, Carina took a swing at Bequa and hit him in the arm. But the fight ended in Bequa's victory.

"Oh, um..."

“What's wrong?"

After the mock battle, Carina came up to me and Sophie before receiving treatment. Are you okay? You look woozy. Then she tries to say something, but is at a loss for words.

“Carina."

“Y--yes..."

“Look over there."

“Huh!"

I informed Carina of Bequa who had a scary look on his face. Seeing that scary expression, Carina was frightened. Then she started to take a deep breath.

I feel like I want to protect her because of her small size. She seems more like a younger sister than Sophie.

"Yiii..."

Sophie stepped on my foot. Did she know what I was thinking? Did she have that kind of skill?

“Um, I know I'll be holding you guys back a lot. But I will do whatever chores you need me to do, so please take me with you!"

Carina bowed her head deeply as she said this.

I glanced at Sophie, but she didn't seem to object particularly strongly.

“I understand. I'm looking forward to working with you.”

“Yes!”

And so Carina joined the group that was going to the deep forest.

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