SIDE: Elaine.

Please go to ...... . Wake up!

Ugh, ugh. ...... Huh?
　When I woke up, I saw an unfamiliar face ...... in front of me, Rihanna, the grandson of a saint.
　Huh?　Why am I sleeping?　What about the demon?

I know you're confused, but since this is a time-sensitive situation, could you please help me without asking for details?

What do I have to do to lend a hand ......?
　Considering the number of those demons in my memory, I think it's safe to say we're in a race against time.
　But there's nothing I can do.

"Will you help me stop the brave Lord Kite from running amok?

...... kite gone wild?
　Rihanna's words woke my head, which hadn't been able to turn in my sleep.
　What do you mean?　Kite, are you sure you're not punching the Marquis of Leons in the face at a time like this?

I think you'll understand if you look at that one.
　When I looked in the direction of the pointing, I saw Kite and an unknown pair of men and women fighting in the distance.

''What ...... is that black sword ......?''
　The sword Kite is holding, and Kite herself has something of a bad vibe about her even when she's away.
　That's the kite, but it's not the kite. Kite doesn't fight that wildly.

'Leo said it was the Sword of Madness. It's a fearsome sword that makes its owner violent instead of strong.
　Leo-kun...... Ah, the Marquis of Leons.
　Yes, ...... you seem to know something about the time the demon came out, say when the demon came out .

But how ...... how did you get such a thing in Kite's hands?

'Didn't the knights of the realm give it to you?'

'Oh, ah, ......'
　I just remembered. When Kate was out of swords, a knight offered her a sword.
　So that's what I think...that knight was working for Baldy too.
　I'll never forgive him. I'll make sure he's executed for treason when this is all over.

I beg you. Tell me about the wall of light the brave men create. Right now, those two are the only people here who can stop the hero.

'A wall of light?　Ah, the skills of a kite. Are those two guys ......?
　Who's fighting the kite?　I don't think we have anyone in the kingdom who can move like that.

Two of the strongest knights of House Myrddin. They won't be afraid of dragons. Still, it's not going to be easy to stop the ...... rampaging hero. If we can capture that wall of light, I think we can handle it. ......
　I see. So you're two of the three that the Marquis of Leons mentioned .
　If Kite is attacking so one-sidedly against two people who can take down dragons ...... that sword, it's terrifying .

''All right. I'll work with you. But I'll be the one to stop Kite.

It's .......

This is non-negotiable. Wouldn't you be willing to die for the Marquess of Leons?
　I interrupted Ms. Rihanna's words and made my point in a way that she could never say it back.
　He would never concede if he were in the same position .

Yes ......, that's right. Okay. So how are you going to stop it?

It's easy. All I have to do is take the sword away from Kite.
　A simple kite doesn't need to think twice.

You know, I don't think that's even close to ......

That's not true. That wall of light is an absolute defense against anyone it perceives as an enemy. In other words, if they don't perceive me as an enemy, I can get to them without any problem.
　The other weaknesses of that wall are that it can only be used in one direction at a time, and that it doesn't activate when you're not aware of the skill's activation.
　Well, I can't tell that much to those who might be my enemies .

''Right now, he's so obsessed with the sword that he's unconscious!

I'll be fine. Kite would never attack me.
　Even if I was unconscious or crazy, Kite would never attack me .
　I stared into Rihanna's eyes and told her that I wasn't going to bend my argument .

''...... Okay, I understand . However, I'll just tell the two of you to draw the attention of the heroes to them.

You didn't have to.
　Well, you can do whatever you want with it.

Okay, I'm going to go.

Take care: ......



'Totally ...... be strong and make it sound like you can handle it alone, but in the end, you're not going to be able to do it without me.
　While the two knights were desperately avoiding the attack, I approached Kite unafraid and unapologetically .

''Urruaa!''
　You're like a demon: .......
　When Kite noticed that I was approaching, he let out a loud yell and swung his sword at me.

''It's okay . You would never hurt me.
　But that didn't stop me.

See, I knew it was all right.
　Kite's sword didn't seem to cut me in half, but firmly rested right above me .

　Now, it's my turn to do the rest.
　I took hold of Kite's right hand, which was wrapped in electric magic.

"Ugh, ...... that doesn't hurt as much as I thought it would. No, this is Rihanna...... and I'll have to thank you later.
　It's still extremely painful, but not enough to burn your body.
　You can do so much more when you master holy magic: ....... I have to stick it out too.

See ...... I'll be patient, so you'll have to deal with it yourself. What happened to your promise to be happy!
　With that, I gripped Kite's hand tightly .

''UGAAAH!!!!''

Ugh. ......
　Kite is fighting the sword inside, or the electric magic has increased in power .
　That's what ...... really makes my body burn .......

''It's not safe to go any further!　Stay away!

"Don't worry, ...... it's just skinny-dipping. ......
　I know it's a little early to tell, but we've been getting to know each other.

Kite. Hang in there, I'll be here.

Ug. ......
　It's getting more powerful again.
　This is bad news. ...... It's like I'm going to lose consciousness.

You're in danger!

Don't worry ......, Kite will be back. ......


　SIDE: Kite.

'......?　As I recall, the ...... demons are out and ......
　The next thing I knew, I found Hélène with her clothes ripped off and she was hugging me.

"Thank God. Kite's back.

Why? Why? ......
　Why is Elaine in tatters?　How did I end up here?
　Wasn't he trying to fight a demon, as I recall?

I'm fine. I just had a little chatter.

Chattering?　Huh?　What do you mean?　Me, maybe Elaine. ......

I'm fine. Kite didn't attack me once.

'So, but ......'
　I almost killed Elaine, didn't I?
　There's no way that would be allowed. It shouldn't be allowed: .......

　I went pale and speechless from the truth.
　Then Hélène suddenly kissed me.

"It was just a little intense skin-to-skin contact. You didn't attack me.

That's why ......
　When I tried to deny it, Elaine covered her mouth with a kiss .

'Kiss, I wanted to save it for tomorrow. ...... Well, it's not a diminishing thing, and that's fine.'
　Then he kissed me again.
　Normally this would make me happy, but right now it's a mixed bag.

"Believe me. You didn't attack me.

...... I get it.
　Trust me, ....... Well, you'll just have to believe it.

Sounds like it's going to be okay. I'll be fine. You two go see Leo.
　I heard a woman's voice nearby and looked up to see two women and a man talking nearby .
　Was that ...... Rihanna who was with Leons?
　Who are the other two?
　As I was thinking that, they replied to Rihanna with a 'yes' and went towards Leons and the others who were fighting the demons .
　Ah, demons ...... I knew it wasn't a dream.
　d*mn it ...... what am I really doing. You just interrupted me at a time like this.



They're the knights of the Marquess of Leons. Look, they said they could kill the dragons. Maybe one of them.

Did I ever fight those two?
　I'm not sure it's going to be a very good fight?

Yeah. But Kite was going to win, so I helped him out.

'What?　Was I going to win?
　That's ridiculous. What would I have to do to win?

Yeah. That sword, instead of driving the person who has it crazy, it seems to give them a lot of power.

That's right: ......
　So that's the kind of sword it was: ...... depending on the situation where you use it.

"You must never use that sword again. I don't want to see you kill anyone, friend or foe, ever again.

Yes, ...... sorry.
　What the hell was I thinking? After all you've done to hurt Hélène.

Okay. So, are you ready to move?

Yeah. I can still fight.
　I don't think we can use the breakthrough.

Then we need to reduce our debt to the Marquess of Leons as much as possible.

Okay. This time I'll fight with my own sword.
　Now we have two men who can beat the dragon. They can't get beaten up while I'm out getting my sword.
　I squeezed Elaine and started running as fast as I could to my room.