Chapter 85

Not far from the urban area of the continent was an exceedingly high-priced plot of land that embraced not only lakes and streams but also the mountains behind it.

That served as the Yukline mansion’s colossal site.

One could even argue that it was too gigantic. After all, thanks to the recent surge in the continent’s land prices, their residence’s monetary value was now equal to the annual budget of small and medium-sized estates.

Julie, proud of herself for having purchased a three-story mansion near the island alone, seemed to enjoy her everyday life in the Yukline’s property.

A few laps around its backyard was enough to complete her morning jogging, and its large sports ground provided ample space for worry-free swordsmanship training. Moreover, all the meals served in the mansion were equivalent to a three-star restaurant.

Deculein set very strict standards for its expansive grounds, but I didn’t care what the servants did as long as it was tidy. I even authorized the “import documents” they carefully handed me.

The attendants with far-reaching connections heard rumors of exotic pottery, tableware, beans, food, flower seeds, and carpets from a distant foreign land. With my permission, they imported all of them under the Yukline name.

As a result, beautiful flowers and trees from all over the world now grew in our gardens. The mansion’s interior was filled with all kinds of scents and aromas, and the clear lakes and streams were made suitable for summer vacation.

Julie seemed to especially like lakes. Whenever I couldn’t find her, I knew she would be lying down near one together with her new pet, ‘Blackie.’

… Ultimately, our residence became a place where luxurious comfort and unobtrusive abundance embraced people.

Everyone who visited our home couldn’t help but appreciate it, even if just for a moment.

A paradise as alluring as a Venus Flytrap…

That was the Yukline Mansion.

“Basic stamina is the most important thing,” Julie said, standing on the sports ground. For the first time in so long, she wasn’t wearing her armor but instead a gray gym uniform.

“Hence… Uh, professor? Why are you looking at me like that?” She tilted her head.

I shrugged.

“It’s been a long time since I last saw you wear something other than your armor, but that’s it?”

“Ah~ I see.”

Julie, who just accepted my complaint as a fact, pulled her clothes tight.

“I’ve been using this since my days in the Knights Templar. It’s pretty good stuff. It’s made of Femurene, so it should still be fine for the next 20 years.”

“I see.”

“Mmhmm. Going back, when it comes to physical fitness, one’s basic physical strength is the most crucial factor.”

She swiftly returned to the main topic.

Julie grabbed a wooden sword.

“Let me first show you an example. This is the simplest rotation move.”

Wheeik—!

She swung it twice.

She initially drew a diagonal frontal strike, then turned around, rotating it around with her. Her movements were almost simultaneous. I even momentarily thought there were two Julies.

“It’s also known as Spin Move.”

“Spin Move.”

“Spin Moo-ve.”

“… Spin Move.”

“Hmm. In any case, although a very basic move in our field, it can cause an injury if its executor’s carrying a large load on their back and knees, have poor basic physical strength, or are equipped with untrained muscles.”

Julie handed me a wooden sword, which I grabbed and immediately used to follow her movements.

Swish—! Swish—!

It wasn’t that different, in my opinion.

“…?”

Momentary confusion flashed in her eyes. Blinking a couple of times, she said, “Try it one more time.”