The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far Episode 9: Training

Rizel and Ilevin approach Jajji's shop, finding it unexpectedly closed. Jajji soon appears, flustered and apologetic, trying to hide his distress. Rizel, ever observant, quickly notes the shopkeeper's discomfort but decides against immediate intervention. He respects Jajji's professionalism, knowing that unsolicited comfort can sometimes be an intrusion, especially when pride is at stake.

To Rizel and Ilevin's surprise, Jil is already at the guild, seemingly recovered from his previous scrapes. He tries to join their party, but the shopkeeper dismisses him as 'unimportant', a jab that clearly stings. Later, Rizel brings Jil into his confidence, seeking information about Jajji's troubles. Jil eagerly reveals details of a 'smart bribe' from the Commercial Guild, proving his network is quite capable.

Jil explains that a high-ranking Guild staff member, dispatched to Jajji's shop, stole valuable dungeon items. The Guild, unwilling to admit fault from its own ranks, then branded Jajji a liar. Rizel understands the intricate politics at play: Jajji, as Mr. Inzai's grandson, should have protection, but lower-ranking Guild members might be exploiting the situation. Rizel cannot openly intervene without upsetting the delicate balance.

Rizel playfully challenges Jil's bandit nature, suggesting that a leaderless gang would cause chaos, while Jil himself proposes drastic, violent solutions. Rizel, with a glint in his eye, then asks Jil to demonstrate his unique skill: a powerful anesthetic poison he can secrete. He tastes it himself, startling Jil and proving his fearlessness, or perhaps, his peculiar scientific curiosity. Ilevin observes this odd exchange with quiet amusement.

At the Elderflower Grill, Jil confirms the stolen items are traceable, making them unlikely to appear on the black market. Rizel decides their next move will be to accept a request to collect White Golem cores, a seemingly mundane task. At the Guild, Jil and Ilevin discuss Rizel's penchant for danger, with Jil questioning Ilevin's protective role. Ilevin simply remarks that Rizel 'seriously thinks he's an adventurer.'

The trio sets off in a crowded carriage, Rizel, Ilevin, and Jil riding on top. Rizel, unaccustomed to such travel, soon feels carsick. He notices peculiar, fast-running birds called Forest Runners. To everyone's surprise, Jil comforts Rizel with chocolate and pressure point massage. Rizel then swiftly dispatches the birds with his ornate, recoil-reducing gun, showcasing his unexpected combat prowess.

Inside the dungeon, Jil quickly detects a pressure-plate trap, warning the others. Rizel, intrigued, steps on it deliberately, plunging himself and Ilevin into a pit. Jil scolds him, then excitedly charges at the monsters that appear. Rizel and Ilevin observe Jil's unique, dual-wielding fighting style, noting his reluctance to damage his beloved swords, even in the heat of battle.

They encounter towering White Golems, formidable creatures immune to direct magic and resistant to swords. Rizel theorizes that magic does not get absorbed but rather pierces through them, proving his hypothesis with his golden gun. With Rizel's strategy confirmed, Ilevin's eyes glow red. He draws his sword and effortlessly slices a golem in half, showcasing his immense, understated power. He then challenges Jil to a spar.

The spar between Jil and Ilevin is swift and one-sided. Ilevin easily blocks Jil's frantic attacks, eventually throwing him into the pit with the remaining monster. Rizel watches, amused, eating chocolate, then declares that the five minutes are up. Jil, defeated and dejected, lies slumped in the pit. Rizel approaches, patting his head and offering him colorful candies, a comforting gesture after the humbling experience.