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Faced with the reality before her, Leanne couldn't wrap her head around it.

A child, still nine years old, had just demonstrated earth magic on a larger scale than she could.

The biggest question was that Ryu was supposed to be versatile but limited in abilities.

The incredibility of the situation left Leanne dumbfounded.

"Just so you know, I made this wall all by myself day by day."

Ryu boasted proudly, seizing the opportunity.　

It was a result of working hard every day, and he could be proud of it.

"...Wait, wait! Ryu, isn't your skill supposed to be versatile but limited!?"

Leanne, now back to her senses, confronted Ryu with her main question.

"That's right, but I have the ability [Limit Break]."

"... Limit Break?"

"Yeah, it's one of the abilities of Gokudo…"

Leanne had heard Ryu's explanation, but she had never heard of such a skill, especially among the long-lived elves.

Moreover, what kind of absurd ability was [Limit Break]?

"So, does that mean you're versatile but can use almost all skills, and [Limit Break] allows you to grow without restrictions!?"

"That's right. I've also learned [Increased Experience] recently, so my skill proficiency might increase a bit faster than others."

Leanne finally understood that Ryu, whom she had pitied with sympathetic eyes, was actually the most formidable one.

"Okay... I get it. I understand what's suitable for me to serve now. Yeah, that's right! It wouldn't make sense for me to serve if it's not someone amazing!"

"You're quite positive..."

Leanne turned out to be just as Ryu imagined.

Despite the elf's characteristic arrogance, she was an unbiased woman with honest kindness and curiosity.

Like the dwarves, she could ask for favors without any ill intentions.

It seemed they could get along well in the future.

Leanne, a rare elf in the rural Landmark territory, quickly became famous.

The residents warmly accepted her as she always stuck close to Ryu, helping with road maintenance and wall construction.

Then, the harvest season arrived.

During the Harvest Festival, Leanne, along with Jiro, Ryu, and the children of their subordinates, served as vendors at the Landmark family's sweets stall.

As a result, Leanne had become an idol of the Landmark territory.

"Hahaha. It's amusing when you hear the reputation compared to your actual personality."

Ryu teased Leanne.

Among the residents, Leanne appeared as a lady who diligently followed behind Ryu.

In reality, she was a lively and curious girl who learned a lot from Ryu and acted on it. She was a different type from a lady, but her appearance seemed to be idealized by the residents.

"Everyone is just misunderstanding, right? It doesn't matter; I am who I am. By the way, Ryu, are those sweets still available?"

They couldn't prepare for this year's store opening, so they resold Rigo Candy and Rigo Pie, but Leanne liked it.

"We'll have them during the break from wall construction."

"Then, let's do our best today too!"

In the elf forest, sweets seemed to be mainly fruits. Leanne had fallen for the existence of sweets, becoming addicted like a junkie.

-Hehehe, addicted to sugar, huh. Oops, that was a joke, and it was an insensitive expression. Bad, bad.

Ryu was talking to himself, making jokes and self-mocking alone.

Leanne began to help with wall construction and, as she got used to it, became skilled at it.

The scale was still small, but it progressed smoothly.

It also enhanced her earth magic skills, and surprisingly, Leanne didn't get bored; she helped Ryu every day.

Everything was for the sake of sweets, perhaps, but she seemed to have genuine respect for Ryu.

Next was the second son, Jiro, whose outstanding sword skills impressed her.

"So, you’re also Uncle Kamiza's grandson after all. Is the eldest son, Tauro, amazing too?"

"He's the future head of the Landmark family, excelling in both literature and martial arts with the [Knight] skill."

For Ryu, Tauro was a praiseworthy older brother.

"In that case, what about you, Ryu?"

Leanne was curious about what Ryu, whom she thought had the most potential, would do.

"I'm fine with anything as long as I can support my family from behind the scenes. But for now, going to the school in the capital to broaden my possibilities is the goal."

"...I see. Then, I need to study more too."

"Eh?"

"If Ryu is going to school, I'll go too, naturally, as your attendant."

Is that so?

Surprised by Leanne's unexpectedly loyal statement, Ryu couldn't help but be amazed.

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