"It's fine, go all-out," Faleau irresponsibly said while taking out a greatsword from a nearby shelf and strenuously giving it to Hauss. "Hauss, fight Swordsman Bill."

"Ye-Yes." Hauss hesitated a bit, but he quickly agreed. The difference in power between an 8th Rank Swordsman and a 5th Rank Mage wasn't large. 'It should be fine if I use a few control spells…'

But something was wrong. 'No... hold on… Why is Alchemist Faleau giving me a greatsword?'

Hauss' face suddenly paled as he recalled the Dragon Strength Potion that he just drank.

'No way… Alchemist Faleau, yo-yo-you… You want me to fight Bill at close range?'

"Al-Alch-Alchemist Faleau?" Hauss looked at Faleau with a complicated gaze. It was filled with doubt, pleading and fear. It seemed like he was on the verge of crying.

'Alchemist Faleau, please tell me this is a joke!' he thought, on the verge of panic. 'That's an 8th Rank Swordsman, look at his greatsword, it's bigger than me! There is no way I can fight him in close c