Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

38. Kensei

Put your sword up, I stand in front of Adil.

Adil also put up another great sword. Each other, they don't move right away.

"Does it hurt?

"... no, it's okay"

Iris answers my question that way, even though he is injured.

Aria also seems to be conscious and will be able to move in a few moments.

The two of us fought so hard - that's what I'd like to compliment you on, but the look on Iris's face is dark.

"... sorry. I left it to you."

I couldn't win, that's what you're trying to say.

But I also know why Illis was injured.

That's for England, who aspires to be a "knight" - above all as a person, it's never the wrong thing to do.

"Mr. Iris, you did everything you could to protect the girl there, that's fine. It's not like I'm sorry."

"But...! If I didn't have a teacher, I would......!

The sad voice of Illis reaches my ear.

All this time, I guess that feeling was in my heart.

If it weren't for me, he might have died the first time he attacked me.

The current battle wouldn't have helped without me - I'm sure that's all I think about.

She doesn't rely on anyone because she named "The Sword Saint Princess".

From the beginning, there was no one to rely on for Illis.

Being called the strongest in the kingdom and the expected presence from the people, I guess Illis could not rely on anyone in the battle either.

Then it's decided what I can tell you.

"You don't have to think about it without me. Because I'm here."

"... Huh!

"Originally, you were trying to be strong without relying on anyone. But Aria and I are training swords - there must be someone you can count on."

"I can count on them, they..."

Illis flickers and turns his gaze toward Aria.

I was reluctant for Aria to join me until the end, but still rely on Aria if it's a fight.

For her, there are just a few people she can really rely on.

"Mr. Iris, I promise you one thing."

"Promise, is...?

"Yes. I will surely defeat that man. Because I'm stronger than that man. And stronger than you - let me declare here that I am the strongest in this kingdom."

……

In my words, Illis gives me a surprise look.

Yes, there was no one beside Illis to speak of.

Then all I can do is prove it.

That there is no one to beat, that there is a Knight stronger than anyone else in this country.

"Better than me?

"Yes."

"More than my father, is...?

"Yes."

I nod and answer the inquiry that confirms.

It's a word that denies the Kingdom's strongest and most famous Sword Sage Princess.

But what is needed for Illis today is that word.

I keep my word. [M]

"As long as I'm a knight, think of me as the strongest in this country. The person you can count on is here. [M] One day, when you become... the sword saint princess of" The Most Powerful "in the true sense of the word - then, you just have to protect me. So you can at least rely on me now."

"Schweitz, Doctor -"

Illis grips his fist.

Even now, I'll make a place for Illis to depend on. That's about all I can do, but you can at least do that.

That's what I do as a knight, as a lecturer - above all, as a master of swords.

I don't think this kind of role is right for me. It's something I've been thinking about ever since I got involved with Iris.

As the emotions I was suppressing overflow, Illis leaks the word.

"I've always thought I shouldn't rely on anyone. From now on, all the time... Shh! But if it's okay just now - help us, please... Huh!

"Yes, I'll help you. I'm your escort, and I'm your master."

Put your hands gently on the head of Illis, who finally squeezed out his voice, to stroke it.

At that moment, Adil moves out.

"Are we done talking? Alta Schweiz"

"Were you waiting for me?

"Let me pull it out, there's no gap in this moment either... he's a horrible guy"

Adil has been staring at my gaps. While I was talking to Iris right now, I also thought he'd set me up by showing me the gaps from time to time, but apparently that's not how it works.

"You're wrong you didn't set me up right now. You should have come, even if there was no gap."

"No, if I'm honest - I'm dawning now. Iris Reinfel has sheltered his children... but it was still a battle he could enjoy enough. You might be able to taste more than that right now."

"So I saw how it went," he said? You really are a bunch of frightened warriors. "

"Oh - that's Swordsmen!

Adil kicks the ground.

I moved at the same time.

I wave Invisible against Adil, who holds the sword.

Use the invisible Wind Blade to restrain.

"A move ahead. I'm watching -!"

A number of humply wind-cutting sounds overlap and strike Adil.

It was dozens of wind blades that reached Adil.

Shield and prevent the Great Sword, but Adil's body falls backwards.

I work better for pure power Adil in terms of attack.

"Ugh...!?

"I wonder if I'm only preventing it before"

"Huh!"

While Adil is under the blade of the wind, he moves with his sword from the right.

Side by side flashes - wave your sword like Adil will undo everything.

Step back and dodge it.

Adil's sword was causing an explosion by magic. It is dangerous to make an impending move.

Then I'll fight thoroughly too.

Sit back and take the stand. Put everything down on Sword Speed, and I waved my arm.

Create a number of wind blades at speeds beyond the eyes of a constant person.

A blade of wind strikes Adil as it roars.

"Nooo...... lick, don't!

Adil waves the Great Sword again so as to undo the blade of the wind.

Break the earth, and a great blast surrounds you.

Distract yourself from Adil, distracted by the smoke that rolled up.

A few meters at a distance. My gaze and that of Adil fit. [M]

To Adil, who has already taken the defensive stance, I will slap a series of strikes.

If the effect of Bikaa Sword passes, Adil's sword will no longer have magic - but Adil smiled.

"At this distance - you won't have to worry about avoiding it"

Adil pierces the Great Sword to the ground.

The surroundings became stronger and more radiant, causing a huge explosion.

"Dr. Schweitz -"

I hear Iris, I interrupt.

The ground breaks and my body dances through the universe fluttering.

(... here)

"Groundwater Facility" - The water vein of Wangdu is supplied by flowing through this groundwater supply.

This was just a big, hollow space.

In the dark, I land.

What you hear is the sound of rubble collapse and the sound of water flowing. And it's the sound of Adil's sword.

Gin - The rubbing sound of metal sounds.

Without darkness as an object, Adil waves his sword.

Pushed by the momentum, he jumped backwards once.

"... here, no one will disturb you"

"That's surprising. I can't believe you were worried about that."

"I mean it because I blow my surroundings too... Mind your surroundings. I can't fight for real, for God's sake, I want you to give me a break."

"You really want to fight me, huh?

"Naturally. We defeated Azma, we defeated Fort - and we also defeated Fitz. You are indisputably the man who will be my enemy. What does it have to do with my job... I'm seriously going to fight you!

At the same time as words, Adil releases magic.

That's unparalleled, immense magic as if you're even witnessing a volcanic eruption.

Turns out you're devoting all your energy to this battle with me.

"You want to fight someone that strong"

"Oh, I've been asking for that. Fight and fight... and still no one was stronger than me. I've always wondered if Raul Isalf, the Sword Saint, was alive, he must have had the fight I wanted."

――

Adil's words were as if he were looking at himself once.

Fear of eventually losing someone stronger than you in the days of battle. That there is nothing ahead of us that we have reached, seeking strength only.

- I didn't have enough reason to get stronger and keep fighting.

(So this time I'll make money and do what I want to do early... that's what I was thinking)

I found another thing I wanted to do.

I wanted to see how Illis was growing.

I have a reason to fight in that sense right now.

"What's up? Alta Schweitz, put up your sword. Take my whole spirit and I'll kill you."

"Oh, I'll respond to that, too. No one's watching this place."

"... what?

Stick the Bika sword to the ground and I'll take a piece of paper out of my nostalgia.

Simple Summoning - The magic of calling out objects written on paper by shedding magic.

With a glimmer of light, a sword appears in my hand.

Adil sees it and opens his eyes.