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As expected, I still received my punishment even after declaring my resolve to Rose .
Rose still held a grudge against me for bad-mouthing her… She imprisoned me and assigned me another muscle training menu from hell .
I actually dont remember what happened last night but it was probably a dreadful experience .
Before I was even aware of it, I was lying down on my own bed while my roommate Tong was nearby .
My body wasnt injured anywhere nor did I feel tired… I didnt feel sick or anything either .
J-Just what exactly was I made to do…
Oh, youre awake, Usato?
Tong huh, it feels like its been a while when I look at your face .
Raising my body from the bed, I could see Tongs frightening-looking face .
Waking up and having to see a face that even a kid would run away from is sure a bad omen for today .
Haa…
Oi, why are you sighing because of me? I thought youd be more obedient after getting thrown into the forest but my expectations werent met . It was a thin hope .
Well, theres a reason why Tong is saying that . Leaving this hard-faced looking guy aside, I behave myself when Im around the other four guys .
While I engaged in some idle chatter with Tong, I finished getting dressed . After that, I headed towards the dining room for breakfast . Once I finished eating, I exited the lodging house .
I also brought along a bucket of fruits with me from the dining room and I made my way towards Bluerins stable .
Peering inside the stable . . the Blue Grizzly, Bluerin, was sleeping on top of a bundle of straw .
Bluerin, are you awake?
…… . Gu?
You just woke up now huh .
While gently stroking its head, I took out one apple from the bucket of fruits and held it out in front of Bluerin .
As the fruit got closer to Bluerins nose, he sniffed its fragrance with a sun sun sound and opened its mouth wide and took it in one bite .
There, there .
Hafu…… Hafu .
As it was slowly chewing its food, I took out another fruit for Bluerin after he gulped the previous one down .
In doing so, I didnt forget to gently caress Bluerin again with my hand .
Fufufu, hes well-behaved and on top of that, theres this pleasant fur .
I was stupidly grinning while presenting fruits to him . Anyone seeing this appearance of mine would probably think that its very disgusting .
You were here huh . I was looking for you .
Leader? Whats the matter? It shouldnt be time for training yet .
From the entrance, Rose entered with a displeasured face .
Well, its her usual expression . I dont think its anything to worry about .
Todays training will be… Whats this things name?
Are you referring to Bluerin?
Blue… rin? Is that supposed to be a name?
Since Rose asked about Bluerins name, I explained to her how I ended up thinking of his name .
Once I did, Roses eyes went blank .
It was an unusual expression from her, it feels somewhat refreshing .
You, are you fine with that name?
Eh, isnt it a good name? Right Bluerin?
Kapu .
I tried to stroke its head with my hand but it was bitten with a kapu sound .
This is surely just because Bluerin is feeling embarrassed .
This is just this childs expression of love . Therefore, Im not suffering at all .
Look, Bluerin likes it a lot .
I-Is that so? In that case, I will be having this Bluerin participate in your training with you starting from today .
Me and Bluerin?
Releasing my hand from his mouth, Bluerin tilted his head to the side while looking up at Rose .
This guy is also a member of the Rescue Squad . He should participate in your training no?
Yeah, you think youre up for it? Bluerin .
Throwing my words to see Bluerins reaction, he naturally understood and gave out a cry as if he was inspiring himself .
It looks like hes up for it .
Time is precious . Lets hurry up and go .
Taking Bluerin along, Rose left the stable .
Somehow, my heart feels like its excited for training since its been a while .
…… Eh? Is it possible that Ive been trained this way by Rose?
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Alright, Usato . Blue…… rin, carry him on your shoulder .
Come again?
Im curious as to why you hesitated in saying Bluerins name but apart from that, theres another part Im concerned with .
Why am I carrying Bluerin on my shoulders? Isnt he going to run together with me?
Dont talk back, run while wearing these weights and carrying Bluerin on your shoulders .
Weights!?
Isnt that obvious? This bear is slightly heavier than a human, thats why its just right . Just think of it as mock training to prepare for the real thing . Run like you would as if the bear needed treatment . Dont take him off with your hands or anything, do it as if it was on an actual battlefield .
…… Yesss, I understand……
I wore the vest with weights in them .
While thinking it was a familiar sensation, I lifted Bluerin up and put him on my shoulders .
This is really light, I can do this .
Are you alright? Bluerin .
Gua .
Bluerin lightly brushed the top of my head with his chin .
On the upper part of my body, I was wrapped in Bluerins soft fur… This was a warm and comfortable feeling .
Seeing Rose sitting under the shade of a tree, I shouted out to her while burning a little with passion,
Fufufu, leader, Ill show you the combination between me and Bluerin!!
Dont chatter pointlessly, hurry up and start running .
Its evident that Roses tone sounds almost irritated… that wouldnt be something I would want to experience . After a short while, I broke into a run .
The running route was the usual one Ive been using for training; it was in a circle within the forest .
It wasnt a very spacious plot of land, and so I would be running in circles a lot .
…… My mind and body feels light . Maybe my body was tempered during my survival lifestyle . Or perhaps it was during the struggle with that snake and the rapid use of healing magic influenced my muscles and bones by making them stronger .
Yeah right, theres no way a manga-like development like that would happen .
Gwu?
Aah, sorry sorry, just talking to myself .
While I was running, I also covered myself with healing magic and formed a thin membrane around my body .
Using healing magic like this made the healing effect weaker compared to concentrating it in one spot . However, the strong point in using my magical power like this was being able to heal my whole body at once .
Without this, I definitely wouldnt have been able to follow through with Roses training .
Ive been running for approximately 2 hours now . Ive also been maintaining a constant speed but Im not tired yet . Ive been using my magical power conservatively as well . I could also say that if I didnt raise myself to at least this level, I wouldnt be alive right now .
I can still go on…
I ran for approximately 4 hours now . It was then that I started to feel a sense of discomfort embracing my body .
My legs were heavy and it felt painful to breathe . I still had plenty of stamina left but something was obstructing me . My bodys behavior was becoming an obstacle .
… . .
Bluerin shook his body to show he was worried, but I couldnt give a response to him .
Gradually my body felt heavier and my running speed rapidly slowed down . Just as I passed directly under the suns rays, I ultimately fell down . After letting Bluerin down, I ended up lying down like the 大 character .
Haa, haa, haa…… what…… this… .
I didnt notice that I exhausted my magical power .
If it was just fatigue, I should be able to restore it . I shouldve saved enough magical power to last for at least half a day too… . .
While I was lying down, Rose was reading under the shade of the tree . She came closer to me and looked towards my face .
Do you understand? This is the current hypothesis concerning your physical strength that humans are burdened with .
Hypo… thesis?
The human body is an interesting thing . Depending on the amount of stress, it will have an effect on fatigue to a certain degree . Feelings like tension, fear, and uneasiness will cause a humans body to experience fatigue . Lets use Bluerin as an example . You were carrying him but lets say you replaced him with a human instead . Now, if you were on a real battlefield doing the same thing, theres no doubt you would use up all your strength in a shorter period of time .
If thats the case, what should I do?
Get used to it . Other than that, acquire the emotional strength and judgment to not be seized by fear . This is what todays training is going to be about . Here .
Rose placed her hand on my head and a green light shone .
A warm light wrapped around my whole body and at the same, my fatigue faded away . As one would expect, my magical power was still depleted . However, I was now at least able to recover myself to the degree of being able to stand again .
Thank you very much .
For now, try to recover your magical power . Were going to do the same thing in the afternoon .
…… One way or another, this person was good at taking care of others .
When I was in the forest, she didnt return back to the kingdom by herself… It seems like she was in the forest as well .
Whats more, she unexpectedly likes animals .
Leader you…
Nn?
Youre a tsundere eh .
What does that word mean?
No no, its nothing of concern .
As expected, it would be bad for her to know what this term meant . That being the case, Ill shut this within my heart .
…… If thats so then its fine . In the afternoon, run around in the neighborhood town that surrounds the castle .
……Eh? Could it be I have to do it while carrying Bluerin?
What else is there other than that?
If its like that, wouldnt I end up getting a lot of attention from a large number of people?
Shiru: Ive been busy but just like maybe most of the readers here, I want to know what happens next in Chiyu as well . Ive also been helping out other translators with some of their projects too . I-Its not like I like translating or anything!