136-130 Combat attitude

It's been a long time since I've slept in my room, and the angel pillows have helped me get a good, restful night's sleep.

It was still before the morning sun rose outside, and I could tell it was earlier than usual.

'I can't decide if it's the fact that I haven't slept here in a long time that's caused me to wake up at the old time, or if it's the fact that I'm up at the forenoon,'

As I stretched following my old habits, I decided to think about today's mock battle.

Since I hadn't fought the War Maiden Holy Knights for a while yesterday, my level and physical ability had risen significantly, so I was able to defeat Elizabeth-san and Saran-san.

However, today's mock battle will be against Catherine-san and Lumina-san, whose levels, physical abilities and even skills are all higher, so I have to think of something to do.

I decided to slow down and think about Forenoir and Estia later.

The same was true for Forenoir's lack of conversation, because the dark spirit seemed to be thinking firmly about Estia as well.

'Maybe I'll leave it up to Forenoir to decide whether or not to go back to the stables and have a conversation with Forenoir once.

I decided to stop stretching and show up at the War Maiden Holy Knights' training grounds.

Gradually the sun started to rise and it was getting brighter and brighter, and I saw Catherine-san in the training grounds.

''Good morning, Catherine-san. You're early.''

'Good morning, Luciel. We have a mock battle today, but I'm glad to think I can have a mock battle with General Lionel.

As I look at Catherine, who is completely transformed into a maiden face, I think that Lionel is very popular.

''Lionel is a tough guy.

'It burns. The thought of being able to do some serious combat without risking my life makes my blood boil. Would you like to have a brief discussion?

Apparently, Catherine was just battle-hungry.

The church is the same, but maybe strong people equals battle freaks are the reason for this world.

''It's fine, but please add or subtract.

I know, and you can use what you want to get.

You don't want to destroy the weapon?

I'll be fine, because I'll be fighting with that in mind.

Well here we go.

In an attempt to give the confident Catherine-san a light dusting, I replied and then approached her at once and swung the illusionary sword away.

''That's pretty fast. But that's it.

I closed the distance at once using the body enhancement that I didn't use yesterday, but the illusory sword didn't hit me at all, and I was able to see off the paper and avoid it.

''I'll keep going.''

I took out my holy dragon spear and shifted my mind to continuing to unleash a blow-by-blow kill with my ni-sword spear technique for the first time in a long time.

My fighting style is slowly changing as I am able to thrust the Holy Dragon Spear out without blurring even with one hand.

''You're growing tremendously. It might be tougher for you to fight one-on-one outside of Lumina anymore.

'I'm glad to hear you say that, but to not be able to capture it at all... you're strong as a stone.

'That's true. But all of the squires you brought with you, Luciel, could do this as well, right?

Well if you're talking about treating me like a child, then yes.

He must have already grasped most of his abilities as of yesterday.

After all, there was no doubt that this person was also a battle fanatic.

''Isn't there anyone in the church who can fight Catherine-san decently?

'Well there used to be a lot of them. So I had a lot of people to target. But now I have to go easy on them, so thank you for bringing me some really strong people.

After muttering nostalgically, he resumed his attack while looking at Catherine-san, who was becoming sad and really happy.

''In a few years' time, we will create an army that Catherine-san can't win even if she wants to win, so you'll have to wait and see.

You didn't do it yourself.

I'm a healer, after all.

''Gahaha.''

I was blown away, and by the time I managed to get into position, the tip of my sword had stopped in front of my neck.

''........I surrender.

'It was a moderately sharp attack, but is it because you're inexperienced in combat, or is it because you think you can always recover with recovery magic? There's a lot of openings.

I was thrilled to hear that.

It was because I was the one who was fighting, thinking that I could indeed recover.

When had I started fighting like that?

Does that mean you can't go on like this?

''If there's always someone there to protect you, Luciel, then the way you're fighting is fine, but even so, when you're fighting, you need to make the offensive and defensive weights about seven to three, or else you can get injured that you don't need against an opponent you can win easily.

...Can I have another round?

Of course.

Catherine set up with a soft smile on her face.

I was rolled about ten times after that, and when I got up, deciding it was time for breakfast, before I knew it, the War Maiden Holy Knights were watching the early morning training here.

''How could you not break your heart?''

You are the healer's first battle freak.

It's amazing what you can bite off that hard.

I miss this feeling of being called out like that, and we all move to the cafeteria.

At the entrance of the cafeteria, besides Lionel and the others, Estia was also waiting for me.

Good morning, everyone. Did you sleep well in the church room?

I called out to the four of them and Lionel and Ketty seemed to have slept well, but Kefin's expression was a little stiff.

'It wasn't exactly comfortable, but we did get a good night's sleep.

I slept well.

'I didn't sleep much. The soft bed was still uncomfortable.

Kefin hadn't been able to sleep in a soft bed since he was in Yenis.

'Come on, Kefin, get used to it. If you can't sleep in your bed for the rest of your life, you'll never get tired.

Worst of all, I'm thinking that sleeping on the floor might be a thing these days.

"...gradually changing from a hard bed to a soft bed.

Excuse me.

Never mind that. Esther, are you done?

He breaks off the conversation with Kefin and waves the conversation to Esther, who is looking down.

It's a natural progression so far.

''Well, good morning. About last night's matter...''

I'll talk to you about it later.

''Yes, sir. Once the hearing is over, I hear you'll be treated as Luciel-sama's direct subordinate, so please take care of that.

'What? Who told you that?

It's from Miss Granhardt.

Since Mr. Granhardt doesn't have that kind of authority, did the Dark Spirit make him do so? When I thought that far, a voice called out from behind me.

''Luciel-kun, that's the Pope's decision. It's partly because spirit magic swordsman is a rare profession, but most of all, since Lord Leinster was a spirit user, it's the Pope's decision that he'll be the one to help Luciel-kun in the future.

Catherine's words stuck with me.

Even if the Pope-sama was a half-elf, he was the child of someone as blown up as Lord Leinster. Since Lord Leinster was a spirit user, the possibility of the Pope himself being able to contact a spirit was not only sufficient, but more than enough.

''........Let's have breakfast for now.''

I managed to twist the words out of my mouth and walked into the dining room.

'Thank you so much for last night, Rosa-san,'

'It's all right. Master Luciel wouldn't know about the guest room.

I'm going to go shopping for clothes for the squire's next time, so I'll need you to accompany me again.

'If Anna's shop is fine, I don't think I need to go back to it, do you?

I decided to ask Rosa-san, who is smiling all the time, to be proactive in asking for help.

She confirmed three years ago that the face behind her has no sense of dress.

''It's also to thank you for last night. Please.

! All right, all right, let's get your head up.

When I bowed my head, Rosa-san hurriedly told me to raise my head, and when I glanced at her, she agreed.

''Well then, I'll call on you when I ask you again.

I understand, but I don't want you to bow out.

I'll be careful. Then I'll have a large serving, please.

I'm kind of tired. Please wait a moment.

I asked for my food with a smile on my face, and with a sigh, Rosa went to the back of the room.

'Luciel, are you interested in clothes?'

It was the quiet Lumina who called out to me.

''It's as good as humanly possible. If you go to another country in the future, it's possible you'll need it, and we have a technician follower who can do the magic granting later.''

"...and when the time comes, Luciel, do you know Duchy of Brange?

Yes, I was in the country to the east of Yenis, wasn't it? You were in the country east of Yenis, weren't you? So what?

''Well it would be nice if I had the chance to go, but could you check up on the state of the country?''

...Okay. I'll look into it when I get a chance to go.

I knew it was Lumina-san who was acting differently than usual, but I decided to agree without asking why.

Rosa-san brought our food to us at just the right time, so we thanked her and headed to our seats.

While we were eating, we spent a lively time talking about today's mock battle, and Lumina-san, who seemed to be getting dark earlier, seemed to be enjoying herself.

With a slight tug, we dropped Estia off at Granhardt-san's place, and we stepped into the training grounds.