Published: January 22, 2026
Afterwards, I gave my overall assessment of this strategy.
I was worried that Sophie and the others might keep their distance from Luna, but that concern turned out to be unnecessary.
On the contrary, it seemed like their change in mindset actually made them feel a stronger sense of camaraderie.
It was a risky bridge to cross, but all’s well that ends well, I suppose.
“—Actually, there’s something I want to give you all.”
“Something to give us?”
“Yeah. A celebration for officially becoming explorers of the silver rabbits of the night sky. If you don’t mind, I want you to accept it.”
Then I handed each of the three a storage magical tool containing their gifts.
“These are weapons and uniforms...?”
Log muttered as he summoned out the items stored inside the magical tools.
Yes. These were made during the preparation period for the thanksgiving festival, each commissioned separately from Mr. Alan and Glenda.
“That’s right. Regarding the weapons, I used data the clan had as reference and adjusted them so that you can still use them as your bodies grow. They might feel a bit strange at first, but you should be able to handle them without any problem.”
I left the fine-tuning to Mr. Alan, but he's a professional. The weapons should have turned out just as requested.
“As for the uniforms, they were made based on my own uniform but tailored to each of your combat styles. That said, these were made mostly for my own satisfaction, so if you don’t like the weapons or uniforms, you don’t have to use them.”
“There’s no way we wouldn’t like them! Master, thank you! I’ll treasure these forever!”
Carole expressed her gratitude, and Sophie and Log nodded in agreement.
I’m glad they liked them.
“Can we try them on right away!?”
Log asked, unable to hide his excitement.
“That’s fine, but first, Luna.”
“…Eh, yes.”
Luna gave a somewhat dazed reply, probably not expecting to be addressed.
“I have this for you too.”
Saying that, I handed Luna a uniform specially (… ) made for her.
She took it, stunned.
“Why? The explorer management department said it takes time to prepare uniforms…”
It seems they rushed to make mine when I joined, but normally it takes a few days to produce a uniform.
But I had Luna’s uniform.
This was another uniform Glenda suggested when I requested sword belts and uniforms for my disciples.
At that time, she must have anticipated Luna joining.
Who could have predicted that an s-rank explorer, especially one belonging to the hero party, would join the silver rabbits of the night sky?
I deeply felt the power of a woman’s intuition.
“I can only say it was a coincidence, but this was definitely made for Luna. I couldn’t prepare a weapon, but if you like, please accept this uniform.”
“No… the uniform alone is more than enough. Thank you very much.”
“You’re welcome. —You all probably want to check how the weapons handle, right? I have permission to use the indoor training grounds, so once you’re equipped, come there.”
“Got it! Sister Ru, let’s go change together! Come on, Sophie, hurry up!”
Carole took Luna and Sophie and left the room.
Luna is called ‘Sister Ru’ by the members of the tenth squad.
Since the three use nicknames for each other, Luna was given a nickname as well.
I’ve called her ‘Luna’ for years, so changing now would feel strange; we kept the old names between us.
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Waiting in the indoor training ground, Log arrived first.
As expected, men tend to be quicker with preparations like this.
“Master, sorry for making you wait! How is it?”
Log approached me, summoning a spear and holding it.
His outfit looked at first like an enchanter’s — a black and blue robe typical for backline fighters — but it was cleverly designed not to hinder fast movements.
The spear he held was black, as if swallowing light like the schwarzhase, with an artificial magic stone attached at the tip.
Artificial magic stones are synthetic gems made by mixing specific minerals with magic stones.