Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

Aena was on her way to the girls' dorm alone.

It's the same as a dorm in England and Aria.

Because there was an empty room on the top floor of the dormitory, I use a room there. When she opened the door to the room, Aena called out to the "visitor."

"Waiting in the room means there's been any movement?

"No, I've sorted out my space a little bit. You haven't packed since you arrived, have you, Aena-sama?

The girl, Merche Altina, answered Ana's words.

That's what she's wearing right now, not a maid's clothes, but a uniform like Anna's.

During her "assignment," she worked as a soldier, not as a maid. That's why I'm dressed in military uniform.

All she had was a school-designated uniform that Anna was going to wear from tomorrow.

"Fu, if you have to, you can go there too. I don't have a problem with that.

"I'm not here to play. You are prohibited from wearing that uniform for a while, rather than behaving as a student at school. Even so, you are a remarkable being."

"Don't worry. I have nothing to be ashamed of."

"In that case, which way were you headed? I was hoping I'd be back a little sooner."

And then Merchet asks.

When Anna took off her hat and her feathered coat, she lay down on the bed.

"I went to Alta's room. To talk to you a little bit."

"I see, in Alta's room. So, did the cooperation request go well?

"Ah, I can't miss that point - I can't miss it, but aren't you reacting too thinly?

"?, what is thin?

Merchet had a neat look on her face as she put on Anna's uniform.

"What is it, you know, 'what's going on? Faces like,"

"Thank you for speaking for me. That's exactly how I felt."

"That's what you are... Look, I went to the room of the guy I fell in love with. Besides, alone! Isn't it normal to think," Something happened? "

"I thought nothing happened.

"Fu, I ate his dinner."

Ana answered with a slender face. On the other hand, Merchet's expression did not change in particular, but rather said that it was as expected.

Anna had a slight expression of dissatisfaction.

"... what? If you have something to say, say it."

With all due respect, I thought it was Aena-sama.

"Is that rude? What are you being rude about?

"Nothing in particular."

Merchet tells Anna clearly.

Anna smiled instantly with a neat expression.

"There's no way something could happen so suddenly. But having dinner under one roof with a fellow - this is the first experience for me. Isn't that wonderful?

"If you're satisfied with that - well, I've missed the conversation. So I was able to get Alta-sama's help."

"Nothing's gone wrong... but it's okay. I got your help. Instead, don't give us all the information we have."

"Everything? I mean, what about the aim of the Enemy this time?

"Of course. This is a story that involves not only the Empire, but the kingdom - and indeed all foreign countries. The problem is the position of the Empire, but it is not time to think about it now."

"If you think you've cleared one, you'll have another big problem... and you won't have time to rest."

"So I told you. How about a change of mood and enjoying school life?"

It's not about me, it's about you.

Merchet said with a serious look.

She stands in front of Anna and looks worried.

"Me? I am well rested. I'm still not tired at all."

"That's not the problem... I really appreciate your help in dismantling the Shadow Apostle."

"You don't have to worry about that. Rather, thanks to you, we were able to hunt down the organization."

The Shadow Apostle, Cufilio Notoria, who was the leader, died, and the Imperial Army overran all remaining facilities in the Empire.

From there, several connected Imperial Army extremists were also detained. The movements of those seeking war between nations were quiet, and Aena's father, Lugar Bordeaux, made his power a solid one as Marshal of the Imperial Army - to the face of it.

Therefore, Lugar bears everything, even the "bomb" of the Empire.

Even now, we are far from wiping out all the evil that has spread to the Empire.

"I will continue to work for Aena. I want to be by your side forever to repay you. But... this time the enemy is too powerful. Studying abroad without a large number of guards. I'm glad we've been able to work with Alta, but can we really win?"

Merchet, you're making a mistake.

Melcher's words were interrupted, and Anna let go.

Pompom, tap the bed sheet and ask Merche to sit down.

As Merchet sat down, Anna pulled Merchet's shoulder down.

"! Nah, what...?

"I'm just doing what I want to do. I am convinced that this is good for the Farmer Empire. And I want the Empire to be a better country - I like to fight, but I don't want to pretend to have a war without it. Of course, if that were necessary, I would be on the battlefield. But if I can prevent it, I'll choose that path. If only I could fight. That's why I'm doing what I can this time."

"I... I think I know that. But you take your life too lightly."

"Fuha, that's what I'm saying. Is that what you mean by" the woman who risked her life to protect her sister "?

"That's right..."

"Then I'm only risking my life for the people of the Empire. Empire soldiers have a duty to protect their people. I'm just doing it. Therefore, I do not take my life lightly. If I die, there may be no one left to protect the people."

That's what Anna said, but still Merchet's expression seemed a little dissatisfied.

Around that time, Anna lay next to Merchet.

"Are you still dissatisfied with my words?

"No... I just thought it was' like you '. And my job is to protect you."

"Fuhah, that's what I trust. The enemy is certainly strong... but don't worry. Because the man of my choice is on my side."

"I'm in love with a man, so I can't tell you that I chose him."

"Mm, that's not true - no, that's true..."

Convinced of Merchet's words, Anna frowned.

Looking at her, Merchet smiled.

The "meetings" of the soldiers and girls passed quietly.