The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? (八男って、それはないでしょう！)

So what happened to becoming Well's concubines?

Oh, Operation Concubine Seduction?

Well, we're already his fellow party members.

We figure there's no need to rush things.

Besides, our summer break is almost over.

So we'll resume Operation Concubine Seduction after we return to Breichburg.

Look forward to it.

I guess he does have Elise in the capital, after all.

Pardon the intrusion.

She says she's come here to see Well.

Oh, um... Well's been summoned to the castle, you see...

Yes... I was just hoping to talk a bit.

Um, would you all mind if I asked you...

what kind of man Baronet Baumeister is?

I would like you to slay a dragon.

Dra—

I humbly accept.

I'm a corporate slave.

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The Kingdom of Helmut

Episode 6 A Bullet Tour? Are You Kidding Me?!

Palkenya Prairie.

If we can develop this region,

we'll resolve the food shortages in the capital.

But this prairie is the territory of an ancient dragon, Greigorland,

making development difficult.

So that's why you want us.

Dukedom of Blois

Brotrich

Only mages can withstand a dragon's breath.

But just the two of us?

Worry not.

There will be three of you, not two.

Excuse me!

Ah, Sir Brantag!

I see. So this is the third man.

It's been a long time.

Good to see you're doing well!

So this young man must be the hero who slew that bone dragon!

Um, is there something...

You're even better than I hoped!

You're before His Majesty.

Oh, right.

Your Majesty, the three of us shall set out for Palkenya Prairie at once.

Huh? At once?

We vow to put an end to that loathsome dragon for good!

I'm counting on you.

He has incredible magic power,

but he looks more like a legendary warrior.

No, that's the Palace Magician, Armstrong.

He's a respectable mage.

He's fast.

Disturbingly so.

First, we'll be going to the military garrison that's on the border of Palkenya Prairie.

There, we'll iron out our strategy, make what preparations are needed,

and then head off to slay the dragon!

Preparations, huh?

I bet this means trouble for the others, too.

Baronet Baumeister?

We just received a messenger from the palace.

Remember how Well and the others left to slay a dragon a few days ago?

Apparently, there are a lot of monsters living on that prairie,

and there's a chance they might attack the towns

once the dragon's gone and nothing is left to keep them in check,

so they've decided to try and exterminate them.

Baronet Baumeister and the garrison have been stuck with that mission.

Wait a moment.

Well doesn't have an army.

Which is why they've formed a temporary army.

Shouldn't a landed noble with an actual army be put in charge of that mission?

Yeah, but they would want the land, so...

Huh? So you mean...

Yes. The palace doesn't want to give away the vast lands

they're hoping to acquire as a reward for merits in battle.

So that's why they're turning to Well, a noble of the robe who owns no land.

They can settle the matter of rewards with medals and money if it's a noble of the robe.

My Spinning Spear is perfect for exterminating monsters!

They're the ones who'll be in Baronet Baumeister's army?

It must be tough being the commander.

Normally, Well should take up that role,

but when he's not around, his retainer will have to do it for him.

Right. He'll need his retainer...

Retainer?!

We're counting on you.

Hold on! I-I can't take command just like that!

You'll just have to.

You're Well's only retainer, after all.

I'll help you out, too.

Anyway, it's mostly just in name only.

But still...

You'll be fine!

No one's expecting you to be a replacement for Well.

But the army needs someone to put on a pedestal.

Meaning you're just a figurehead!

So do your best out there!

R-Right...

I can understand why you'd be worried, though,

with a ragtag army like that.

That may be true,

but I think you can rely on them.

Every one of them is a noble's child or masterless retainer.

They're all hoping to earn some glory

in this battle and fuel their rise in society,

so they're brimming with optimistic ambition.

Sorry... I might be getting anxious, too.

This will basically be our debut battle, after all.

We'll be fine.

Well's debut battle was against a bone dragon, right?

Compared to that, regular monsters are nothi—

Forgive me for visiting so late.

Elise? What brings you here?

Priests who can use healing magic were ordered to join the campaign.

Oh, so that's why.

Um, where's Baronet Baumeister?

He just left the garrison a little while ago.

He said he was going to be camping out near the dragon's den tonight.

When dawn comes, they're setting out to slay it.

I see.

All right, let the battle begin!

...begin!

Magic Mobile Armor, equip!

That's the magic that converts magic power into physical objects?

Yeah.

On top of that,

its defensive strength is overwhelmingly greater than a magic barrier.

What's more...

is his unparalleled physical enhancement.

You should start getting ready, boy.

Right!

You're not getting away!

Does he really need us here?

Maybe not.

But his Magic Mobile Armor consumes magic power quickly.

If his magic runs out on him, it's all over.

That's why he's focusing on pinning it down so you can deal the finishing blow.

Now, young man!

R-Right!

I want to go home already!