In the meantime, we left the inn behind by thinking about a plan.

It is dangerous to stay in the inn for a long time in that face.

Nigel may not be able to keep track of the Knights of the Guards in the castle, but Erik in the castle is not.

The Knights of the Kinshasa are in charge of guarding the castle and father, but basically the First Knight's job is to protect him.

Of course, there are times when it is different, so it can be cleaned up as rarely as possible, but such discomfort changes into a question when it accumulates.

That's why we moved to the castle.

Arida returned to guard, and Theodore and Elna started making arrangements.

There is no one beside Elna who doubts me.

In a round circle.

Elna and Theodore are in there holding their swords.

Of course, it's serious, and it's not hard on each other.

The opponent is a genius recognized by Rothschild.

You also need to earnestly practice with a qualified opponent and improve your skills.

That's why I was watching the lesson.

I don't think you're crazy.

"Absolutely."

Sebastian agreed with me.

Sebastian felt better than I did when I saw the quick response.

The rule is not to leave the circle.

That's all.

In other words, we have to meet with Erna straight ahead, without any escape.

Sebastian, who lived as an assassin, would be an impossible exercise.

Theodore holds the sword down with both hands, and Erna holds it up.

And for a moment, after a strong wind blows.

Elna's series of attacks began at an unstoppable speed.

I don't know what's going on with me without magic.

There's only one thing I know.

Theodore took the hit without suffering.

"The Master of Defense, the Theodore of the Sword."

"It's hard just to take Erna's dagger.With your legs stopped, and multiple... you'll know how powerful you are as you can take it without suffering. "

"No matter how hard it is to break down a defensive opponent, I was surprised that Erna couldn't break through..."

Erna's attacks are repeated in front of her.

But Theodore is under all attack.

Of course, there is technology, but technology alone cannot explain that super-reaction.

The seeds are around the Theodore.

Theodore is the magic of the wind system.

I use it with my own swordsmanship.

Wind boundaries exist around your body and are under attack in response to passing through it.

The sword is also windy, so it can't be destroyed without such a powerful attack.

That is Theodore's "Wind Sword Realm".

It's an absolute defense that Elna has never even broken.

"I couldn't tear it again....."

"If it breaks, my position will be lost."

Theodore replied laughingly to Erna, who seemed to find it interesting.

And he walked towards me.

Well, that was a good lesson.

"If Elna does everything she can, she won't be able to do it."

"Are you sure you want to stop the sword?"

"If you throw your life away, you might be able to change the trajectory.I'm not willing to try. "

Well, I suppose so.

I look at Erna with a smile.

You look like you're seriously lost.

I hate losing...

"By the way, can Nigel, his apprentice, use the same defensive sword?"

"It's not as good as me, but it should work.However, since he was a man who was more suited to the attack in nature, I thought it would be preferable to overwhelm him with the attack. "

"Is it swordsmanship?"

"Of course. My defensive swordsmanship, Ross Arc style swordsmanship, and wind form sell absolute defense.Therefore, there are few opportunities to fight back.It can't be used unless it's cool and persistent. "

"I see. It's not good for Erna."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't think it's right for him to beat them all in the exam, right?"

"That's right."

Theodore agreed and Erna remained silent.

I can't go out to Senpai's Theodore strongly, and I can't deny it because it's my past.

Well, that doesn't make it superior or inferior.

"The shape of the wind, as its name suggests, requires that everything be passed on like the wind.On the other hand, Nigel's stolen Occasion Book describes the type of flame.A sword that overwhelms the opponent like a flame. "

"Can you use it?"

"I learned only the basics, but it's rarely true.This swordsmanship doesn't suit me. "

"So what happens if we fight with the wind and the flame?"

"Getting stuck. Both are invented by the teacher.It will be a long battle, crushing each other's strengths.That's why I have to help Arida and Elna. "

Defense and Attack.

A battle between masters who excel in one way or another.

Is it inevitable to prolong it?

I know you really want to settle this with your own hands, but it's sad that you can't.

"If you can settle it yourself, do you want to settle it with your own hands?"

"I don't care. Your Highness is willing to cooperate without any benefit."

"Sure, I'm being forced to do nothing... but this is the Imperial Capital.It would be more sinful to do nothing as a royal family in that crisis.The imperial family benefits simply by being imperial.If you enjoy the benefits at all, you will be liable for them. "

Once upon a time, we fought vampires.

I told the vampires.

There must be people in this country who took taxes and were promised positions.Protecting the Empire is the work of such imperial royalties and knights.If we don't work now, they're worthless.

Leo played the role that time.

This time it's just me.

"I'm not convinced, but I understand.The answer to the question, "Why should I?", is the Prince.That's all. That's why you don't have to worry about me.Do you want to settle this with your own hands? "

"... if I had the chance."

"Very well, I will take maximum care of it."

Hearing Theodore's words, I nodded one after the other.

If you think the Theodore is going to stick, you're going to think about it a little bit.

If you think so, you will definitely choose the place, and you will choose the time.

If you want to start the duel as favorably as possible, we can do the same.

I can't handle being exposed to indiscriminate violence, but if you think about it, there is a way to deal with it.

Okay, let's get ready for downstairs.