I was finally able to trust myself.

Klaus' words are repeated again and again in Cubelo's head.

His transformation and growth are to be pleased with. Yes, I should have been able to think separately. I was supposed to be able to parry it because it's a thing of the past.

But now, Cubelo has lost so much peace that he forgets even his service as a Second Servant.

"You stupid bastard...!"

He clenched his fist so hard that it was bleeding from his palm, and Cubelo put it in his mouth.

Most of this boiling rage is directed at itself inexorably.

I was prepared. Bandits are never good people. The wicked who kills the wicked. The path of evil must not be stepped on until you are prepared to do so (...) at any time.

Cubelo decided to be ready when he received the blessing of his father, Reemsma. I'm sure the same R6 guys were prepared for the same thing.

However... the sight of my father's relatives being killed in a trick after torment was burned to the back of my eyelids.

Kejime applied it. I fought to the second with all my life, and I made it through to the end.

And now, I owe my life to the second, and I'm hungry for the second.

I don't want to see that sight again. Even if you are prepared.

... even though...

"What... did you do to me so...!"

I don't know.

The anger of the unspoken is boiling up.

Cubelo regarded it as an outrage against his heartless self.

I should have been able to protect them. If Klaus had had more power than I did then, I would have protected my allies from the First Knights.

I've been honing myself with a single heart. I've been working on it like blood.

But that confidence is shaky. In just one word, I am surprised that I have been so disturbed.

"Second Master, what should I do..."

I can't help but feel anxious about welcoming Stampede like this.

Cubelo murmured the name of his most beloved master, as if he were a fool.

I don't have the personality to talk to anyone. A man who wakes up earlier than anyone else, sleeps later than anyone else, and makes his innate clumsy appearance dexterous with effort and guts. I couldn't show my weak parts to anyone.

He is a natural champion. I've come this far with one arm. But that day, I learned that there was nothing I could do with one arm.

We may not be able to protect our people again. That's why I was so scared.

A man who loses his confidence and trembles at the fear of not being able to protect what he needs to protect, and a man who finally finds what he needs to protect and regains his confidence.

If there's anyone who can do something about these two, it's still--

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After a day of work, Klaus reclines on a futon and thinks to himself. It happened in the bathhouse.

It is his daily routine to think like this every night since he became a servant of Mine.

It is both reflection and regret. However, I can't change my past no matter how much I scratch my feet.

Klaus is foolishly looking forward. You can say anything in your mouth, just like you did in the past. Because I don't think he likes it, he can only show it by taking the time to act.

I could not blame others. But I won't.

Growing up from the time when I had my heart full of enemies around me, I was not given a choice in life except for the next king, and I always lived only as a puppet of someone.

Klaus has never done anything of his own volition. There was an illusion, but there was always a mother and a prime minister behind it.

Both his mother and the Chancellor were plotting to bring Klaus to his side and use him.

He knew best that no one loved him.

Still, he had no way to live but to be the next king.

That was the only way he could be loved.

... that's why Klaus, who lost everything, admitted that he was attracted to Freon and pledged his loyalty to Mine.

In the Castal Kingdom, these two never abandoned Klaus.

These two were supposed to be his biggest enemies.

Therefore, Klaus never turns his eyes away from the past and does not blame others. Accepting their sins, they decided to go forward in good faith for both of them.

Because if you open it up again because of others, you will deny both the self that they saved without abandoning you, and the self that they have saved and changed.

Klaus sees it as the only atonement he can do today to show Cubeloe that he's foolish enough to scratch the algae in front of him.

I don't think I can make it up to you. However, it seemed like a thousand times better than remaining a fool to be used.

If I were a fool, I would at least want to be a shield for my two loved ones who want to be useful.

It was the first firm will Klaus had in his life.

"I, with this sword (...)..."

Can you protect Mine and the people of this country?

Klaus muttered and shivered quietly as he put his hand on the sword he had placed beside him.

As Stampede approached, he began to think about such things frequently.

Swordsmanship is the only sure thing he has cultivated for a long time.

The swordsmanship that was naturally worn as the first prince had nothing to do with his will, but it still did not betray the skill that stained his body.

It is now the only thing in him that proves that the twenty years he spent in the royal palace were not in vain.

"Second... if I..."

I called out the names of the honorable magicians to kill fears.

One thing at a time, there's a man you can trust with peace of mind.

When I thought about it, I felt that the tremor had subsided a little.

"- Master! Hey!" The example (...) is now complete! "

Three days to Stampede.

Early in the morning, a team of maids led by Champagny came to me.

For example, did you make it in time!

That's right!

Nice work, Champagny.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Master, I'm very happy with the words at the corner, but you're saying the other person is wrong. It was made by my men. "

That's true, too.

I turn to the maids of the Champagnies who line up behind Champagny and say thank you again.

"Thank you, everyone. You've done well. I'm looking forward to seeing us on this (...) battlefield."

"Ha, yes...!"

The maids of the Champagny team nodded with excitement. They all look like they've done it. You must have made it for me after a few nights.

"Master, are there seven clothes here now?" Master, Sylvia, Eco, Raspberry Belle, Renko, Akane, and Alpha are seven. We'll also be able to get everything for everyone except the Firth Test family in time for the day. ”

I see, did you divide the design between yourself and others?

"That's right. I'm particularly impressed with your master's stuff...!"

Champagny was snorting close to his face. It was the same with women's clothes, but when it comes to fashion, she has a lot of passion.

If you say so, I'll try it on.

When I say that, Champagny and the others react with a twitching look full of anticipation. I see, this is a pretty confident piece of work, isn't it?

Now, what did I ask of them... this.

Pure white robes--no, they're more like feathers than robes, and from the back, they look like "special attack clothes."

Uuhi, it's pure white. It would be bad if the soy sauce jumped and became stained.

Nevertheless, I tried it on and found out that it was a stony job. The sleeves (sleeves) and collar (collar) are just the right length, and the hem (bottom) is close to rubbing against the ground. It's perfectly made to fit my body.

And on the back - "World's # 1" embroidery.

... Wow, that's fantastic. This stands out, definitely.

"Did you like it...?"

I stood silently in front of the mirror, and Champagny asked with a slight anxious look.

"I love it. I love it."

"Is it true?! I did it!" I'm so happy! "

When I said so with my thumbs up, Champagny jumped and jumped with his men.

It was with such joy that I quickly realized that the design of this outfit was by Champagny.

Is this the design for everyone?

I suddenly became concerned and asked.

"Yes, that's right. However, only Master, Sylvia and Eco are embroidered."

Huh? I see.

Okay, title holder.

In other words, Sylvia's back is embroidered with the "Demon Dress General" and Eco's back is embroidered with the "Kong".

That's... Katchet!

"I'm in a good mood."

"Thank you, Master"

The stampede event stood out. At least in Mevion. This time, it will stand out and there will be no loss.

In the first place, I started with the idea of somehow hiding the gear I was going to distribute to everyone.

Because the series of equipment could not be unified because of the rapid creation, the idea is to prepare a robe or something to hide it, because it is quite cool due to the unevenness of the gadgets.

When I had a meeting with Champagny, I was talking about "how to make a cool and prominent costume"... and I am still doing it.

I want to praise you for what you did to me. I'm glad I talked to Champagny.

"Okay, I think it's tough, but I'll take everyone's share at this rate."

I was awed!

I honestly haven't counted how many people this time, but there are quite a few.

The first half seems to be held back by national forces, while the second half relies on the faces of Firth Test, servants, and the individual strength of title contenders.

At the very least, I would like to have this pure white feather for the first half of the commanders and for the second half of the team.

And if possible, I would like to make such a symbol that people from all over the world can tremble just by looking at this feather... I would like to make my eyes shine with a mistake.

Just like everyone once saw silver long hair.

Now it's time to fill up.

Was Yukari in time?