Chapter 122:

Chapter 122:

Ugh!

Otto, whose gut had been elbowed by Camille, cried out in pain, his mouth gaping open, helpless to do anything but shriek.

Are you out of your mind, huh?

Camille growled at Otto in a very small, low voice.

I think youve gone mad with the desire to die.

Hey, enough of that, ugh.

Otto didnt fault Camille.

His body had reflexively pulled out a piece of paper to fill out a borrowing certificate at the credit request, but he hadnt meant to.

This is why peoples habits are so dangerous.

Otto had also deeply reflected on his actions, so there was not a single complaint about Camilles sudden descent.

Why would he use a borrowing card for assurance?

Pay me back slowly later, eh?

Otto rubbed his throbbing side and smiled weakly at Elise.

Dont we need to use a borrowing certificate?

I mean, you and I are engaged, Elise, so theres no point in writing a credit agreement between us. Its just a matter of trust and loyalty.

Trust and loyalty.

Yeah?

Thats a good phrase.

Please dont give me this weird look of gratification.

The look is weird.

I promise I will pay you back.

Whats with the determined look?

Anyway, its getting late now, so do you mind if I go to bed and we continue our conversation tomorrow?

Of course. Head Maid Olive.

Otto glanced sideways.

Mmm!

Olive nodded her head at Elise, a look of great satisfaction on her face.

Its been a long time, Miss Elise.

Madame Olive.

It was not surprising that Elise and Olive knew each other.

Elise hailed from House Salzburg, one of the most prestigious families in the Arad Empire.

Olive was a former handmaiden in the Imperial Palace of the Arad Empire.

As they were both from the same part of the Arad Empire, it was only natural that they would know each other in person.

So you were the Kings fiance, no doubt not someone you would have liked?

It is a promise between our grandfathers.

Very well. Well, then, I suppose theres nothing we can do about it, but to at least see it through.

Thats what happened.

Well, if you dont like it, you can go and get rid of it then, but dont worry about it too much, Im sure youll do a good job.

Elise didnt respond to Olives murderous remark, but simply smiled.

What, are you going to kill me in the end?

Otto didnt understand the meaning behind that smile, and it made him shiver with fear.

Ill show you around, if youll follow me.

Okay.

Elise and Olive left.

*Thud!*

The moment they left the room, Otto slumped to the floor.

Too much mental stress in a short period of time, and he was out of his element.

The visual horror of Elises bloody appearance was enough to make his heart leap out of his chest.

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The following morning.

Otto wakes up early, and as soon as hes finished taking a shower, he heads out to the training grounds for his morning workout.

He wanted to warm up before Elise checked out his work.

Nice, man, lots and lots!

Cool, man, lots and lots!

Delicious, man, lots and lots!

Awesome, man, lots and lots of them!

In the distance, he could hear the soldiers singing a military song from the direction of the training grounds.

As usual, it was clear that the soldiers were singing and marching as part of their morning physical training.

Huuu!

Otto took a deep breath of the cold winter morning air, shaking off any lingering drowsiness.

Its so nice to start the day with such fresh air.

The biggest change in his life since arriving in this world was waking up early every morning to exercise.

As an ordinary modern person, the amount of exercise he did was inevitably low.

He wasnt really serious about fitness, and he wasnt really into outdoor sports.

What?

She sounds embarrassed.

Well, I guess. Women will be women.

Otto had a vague idea of the reason for Elises long pause.

It would be embarrassing for a woman to eat more than twice as much as a grown man, even for breakfast.

Enjoy your meal!

Enjoy yours.

After breakfast and some tea time together, Otto and Elise made sure their digestion was sufficiently satisfied before heading back to the training grounds.

I have to show her something.

Otto focused his attention and calmed his mind.

Even though he hadnt been practicing as much as he should have because hed been occupied with other things, he still had to show that he was doing his best.

If he didnt, Elise would be disappointed, and the consequences would be enormous.

Come.

Yes, Im on it!

Otto took up his wooden sword at Elises call.

You must survive.

Camille whispered worriedly to Otto.

Youre going to get a good beating from your fiance again today, you pansy, Hahaha!

Kairos, who had come running like a demon after hearing the rumors, shouted in the distance.

*Munch! Munch!*

Judging by the popcorn hed brought with him, hed wanted to see Otto get beaten up pretty badly.

Focus.

Otto didnt listen to his distraction.

This is a chance to grow. I cant get this kind of learning anywhere else. I have to observe and absorb everything.

Ottos mindset for the duel had changed.

At first, he had been more afraid of the prospect of dying at Elises hands.

However, he had learned from the last time they met, and his achievement in [Invincible Swordsmanship] had increased.

Seeing Elises self-discipline in this session, however, made him set his mentality in gear.

In other words, he accepted Elise not as a grim reaper but as a great teacher.

A change of heart.

With a different mindset, he approached the duel differently.

His movements became more natural, flowing like water, and he was calmer.

Here I come.

Otto deployed the [Invincible Sword Technique].

*Twack!* *Bam!*

Elises wooden sword and Ottos wooden sword clashed together, a dull sound echoing through the training grounds.

Elise adjusted her power to match Ottos, just like last time.

And then.

*Swoosh*

Ottos wooden sword grazed across Elises inner thigh.

Huh?

Otto surprised himself with the unexpected result.

He hadnt thought hed be able to score an effective hit against Elise in the first place.

But it wasnt luck.

Why?

Because it was a conscious, targeted attack.

It wasnt a random, unconscious swing.

Well, at least youre a little better than last time.

Elise smiled.

You didnt forget what you learned and put it to good use. I think youve gone a little further than last month.

Is that really true?

Youve definitely improved. Youre a fast learner.

Heh!

Otto wasnt sure if he was dreaming or awake when he heard Elises praise.

Apparently, his cram sessions hadnt gone completely fruitless.

I think we could up the intensity a bit more.

What?

Ill go first this time.

Elise flicked her wooden sword nonchalantly at Otto.

Slash. Parry

Such is the plan of action.

*Smack!*

Until he got hit.

Ack!

Otto screamed and stumbled backwards.

As soon as the intensity of the training increased, a single blow broke his head.