【The Old Man of the Expelled Inn Unwittingly Dominates Today Too】Although I Want to Lead a Slow Life, for Some Reason the Strongest Beauties Who Hold Important Positions in the Country, and Were Once My Disciples, Gather Around Me Asking to Be Hired – Even Though I Only Taught Them a Little～ - Chapter 34: The Old Man Creates a Wall with a 'Sei!'

Alesia and Cera drove the swarm of Forest Bees from both sides. The buzzing of their wings combined into a noisy storm as they began to cluster above the inn.

“Sensei! We’ve successfully drawn the monsters’ attention to us! But we can’t hold them off for long!”

“Good job! Leave the rest to me!”

Milene had cast a “Barrier” around the inn. The main concern was preventing the massive swarm of bees from heading towards the capital.

―――Nuooo…

I concentrated my “fighting spirit” throughout my body.

―――Nuuuuuu…

My body swelled with power, and simultaneously…

―――Suuuuuuu…

I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with air. Ready!

“Everyone――― cover your ears!”

“Eh! Baldo-sama? Ears? Why?”

“Liena! Hurry and do as he says!”

I glanced around. Liena, following my instructions, covered her ears.

Liena, I can’t create a “Barrier”… I can’t use magic at all.

But―――

I can send it flying!

Sei―――――――――!!

“What… what was that loud shout from Baldo-sama? …Wait! Something like a wall just flew away!”

Yes, that was the “fighting spirit” I released. What Liena saw was a wall of “fighting spirit.”

With a powerful shout, I unleashed a wave of energy from my body, which collided with the swarm of Forest Bees and sent them flying back towards the forest.

“Phew… that should do it.”

“Eh? Eh? What was that? Can a ‘sei’ create a wall? What does that mean?”

“Liena, Baldo Sensei just released his ‘fighting spirit.'”

“Exactly as Milene said. I concentrated a large amount of ‘fighting spirit’ in my body and released it all at once with a loud shout. I call this the ‘Old Man’s Wall.'”

“You call it that!? Ah… Baldo-sama is something else… to send such a huge swarm flying all at once.”

Liena looked at me, shrugging her shoulders. To someone seeing it for the first time, it might indeed be surprising, but in essence, I was just releasing “fighting spirit.”

“Ah, so the loud shouts during Baldo-sama’s morning training are for this?”

“That’s right. Imaging is crucial during training.”

Like “One Strike, Two Halves,” “Fighting Spirit” relies heavily on imagery. The same image needs to be repeated many times. The Old Man’s Wall is about projecting a “fighting spirit” with a shout, so I practice this form daily.

Since Milene decided to become a saint, we trained together daily.

“Well, my wall is just a poor imitation of Milene’s ‘Barrier.'”

“Ah, I see… I need some time to comprehend Baldo-sama’s ‘imitation’ level…”

Liena looked at me, tilting her head and making a puzzled face. Oops… maybe I got carried away talking. They probably aren’t interested in an old man’s mediocre imitation of a “Barrier.” As you get older, you tend to give long-winded lectures.

“But why did the Forest Bees swarm like that? Their nest is deep in the forest, and they’re usually quite passive unless provoked… It’s concerning.”

“Yes, I agree with Liena. If they weren’t just swarming out of the forest but were driven from their home… that’s worrying.”

Milene nodded in agreement with Liena.

―――Pik!

Ah!?

As the two engaged in serious discussion, I felt it coming… that dreaded thing.

―――Pik! Pik!

My most hated thing.

I collapsed onto one knee, my body crumbling.

“Guu…”

“Eh!? Baldo-sama!?”

“Ah, yes, Baldo Sensei. I had forgotten. It’s been so long.”

The “Old Man’s Wall” has a drawback.

Intense pain runs through my body like electric shocks.

―――That’s right, the pain comes after using it. A delayed reaction.

Releasing all the “fighting spirit” from my body puts a considerable strain on it. “One Strike, Two Halves” integrates the “fighting spirit” with the body and sword, so it doesn’t release all the energy.

Thus, I rarely use the Old Man’s Wall. Or rather, I prefer not to. It’s painful at my age.

But as expected, I can barely move afterward… Muguu~nn?

Something soft clung to me…

―――It’s Liena!

“Hey, Liena, what are you doing? Get off!”

“Eh? Why? I’m about to cast a healing spell on Baldo-sama.”

“Wait, Liena! Too close, and something… Muguu~~~”

Uwaaa, she’s pressing me hard!

“There’s no problem~ Here~♡”

“What are you doing, Liena?! That innovative healing method! If it’s healing magic, I’m better at it! Ei!”

“Hey! What are you doing, Milene!”

“Heal♡ Heal,♡ Heal♡”

From both sides, I’m squeezed by softness…

―――I’m going to die in many ways!

Finally, after an hour, I was freed. The last squeeze from Cera’s incredible strength left me dizzy.

“Okay, let’s all get back to work.”

First, I must announce to the guests that the danger has passed. But wait, someone’s tugging at my sleeve…

I turned around to see Milene holding onto it.

I remember she used to hold my sleeve like this when going outside. It feels nostalgic.

“Hehe, it’s lively around Baldo Sensei. It seems there are many fun things here.

Milene spoke with a hint of meaning. Perhaps she’s trying to overcome her fear of monsters. But trauma isn’t something that heals easily.

Milene continued, “I’m glad I came to this inn. I still have a lot to learn from Baldo Sensei.”

“Sure, stay as long as you like, Milene.”

“Yes! Of course!”

Milene made a cute victory pose and walked away.

I doubt I have much to teach her, but if she considers this inn her home, that’s fine. I watched her walk towards Liena and the others, thinking so.

―――Now, I need to change into a white T-shirt. I’ve sweated… Huh!?

Brrrr Brrrr

Uh oh, here it comes…

The communication stone in my pants was vibrating.

It’s a call from Mariacia, the First Princess of the Fridania Kingdom.

Scary… What could it be?