Chapter 60
Realizing that staying on the defensive would just wear us down, I unleashed a barrage of martial skills with Netzal-san’s support, quickly taking them out.
“You work this old man hard, you do. But it’s not a bad move.”
The Worker Ants’ numbers dwindled rapidly, and the situation improved.
“This is the last one!”
By the time we defeated the last Worker Ant, we were both exhausted, but we efficiently collected the dropped items.
“We managed somehow. There’s no need to linger in a place like this.”
“I agree. I don’t want to deal with any more ants.”
Together, we used Teleportation Magic and returned to the dungeon entrance.
“Phew. The air outside tastes good.”
Stepping outside, I stretched my body with all my might.
“We ended up staying longer than I thought.”
“It’s because I got greedy. My apologies.”
“We managed to get a large amount of valuable ore, and more importantly, I was the one who invited you.”
“Well then, shall we head back?”
“Everyone is probably worried, so let’s do that.”
Using Teleportation Magic, we returned to the mansion.
“I’m home.”
“Claude-sama. Netzal-sama. Welcome back.”
One of the servants came to greet us.
“I only need enough for my research, so Claude, you can have the rest.”
Netzal-san handed me a large amount of ingots.
“Thank you very much.”
I was tired, so I decided to place the order with the blacksmith tomorrow. After relaxing in the bath, I fell asleep right away.
Around the time Claude was asleep, Finel and Fahrenheit were having a discussion in the study.
“It seems Claude has returned.”
“He appears to be tired, but I’m relieved that he returned safely.”
“Having been given a role, he seems to be full of enthusiasm, but I’m worried.”
“Under the pretext of making him study, let’s restrict his activities for a while. I’ve somehow managed to prepare the study materials.”
Claude’s desire to learn was high, and he had already finished subjects taught in the high school division, making it difficult to prepare study materials. However, thinking of Claude’s safety, these were special materials they had racked their brains to prepare.
“He’s working so hard on his studies too, that I’m starting to wonder if there’s any point in sending him to the academy.”
The academy’s structure was: a three-year elementary division for ages 10 to 13, a three-year middle school division for ages 13 to 16, and a four-year high school division for ages 16 to 20.
“Building connections is also a reason to go to the academy, but at this rate, he’ll definitely skip grades. There’s also the possibility he’ll be sent to a research laboratory.”
“His being too exceptional is also a problem.”
“Indeed. Seeing Claude looking so happy, I couldn’t help but teach him various things, but I wonder if this was really for the best…”
His family members were worried and apprehensive about the future Claude would walk into.