Having played well with Seto and Yero, Ray was walking down the hallway with his maid to return to the room.

"But there's nothing particular to do when I go back to my room."

　Ray's major downside to the world was the lack of entertainment.
　Books are in their own mistrings, but most of them are practical books like monster books.
　There are very few comics or novels that Ray saw in Japan.
　There are some kind of picture books, so it's not like there's no picture books at all right.
　Other than that, entertainment such as TV, DVDs, BD and games naturally doesn't exist.
　There is a kind of theater, but sometimes that's not Ray's hobby, and it's not Ray's cup of tea, either in formal attire or in conventions.

"I hear that Mr. Ray is a very skillful adventurer, and why not take a look at the training of the Knights?"

　Through her relationship with Seto and Yero, her maid's tone toward Ray has softened somewhat.
　Such a maid's words make Ray wonder what to do.

(Knight? Elena says the army of the Duke of Quelevel is quite elite, especially since the Knight Commander was said to be quite strong?)

　I didn't think so, but I don't think the knighthood would soon be accepted by Ray when he asked me to do a mock battle.

(Then I'd like you to mix it up in training... especially in mock warfare.)

　It wasn't too bad for Ray to keep his body in motion unless he had something particular to do.

"All right. Then... oh... do you think I should tell Elena about the situation?"
"No, Mr. Ray has been told that he is free to do whatever he wants, so I wonder if he will."
"Really? Well, if that's the case, show me where I'm training."

　Thus Ray was led by a maid to where the Knights were training.





"Oh... you're working very hard,"

　The Rays came to a training ground at the Duke of Kelevel.
　It's snowing, albeit not intensely, and if you train in that kind of environment, you'll feel cold.
　Also, the snow slips his feet, and in fact, one of the knights who seemed to be running in the training ground could be seen falling over in front of Ray's eyes.
　Ray was watching these knights, but suddenly he saw the man running in front of them and stopped moving.
　Obviously, I could understand that he was the only one special.
　No, the supposed knights could be seen by Ray's eyes that all of them were capable.
　But... only the man in his late thirties, who is leading the way, obviously moves differently.
　The way you swing your hands, move your feet, move your center of gravity… All of them are casual, but Ray understands that they are overwhelmingly superior to others.
　It's probably something Ray has been able to see through.
　Nevertheless, it was evident from the way they were running that the man was respected and strongly trusted by the people they were running with.
　And when they see the knights running with their maids, they start to notice their presence, whether they see Ray and the maids looking at them, or whether they see a maid dressed in maid clothes outside in the snow.
　Under such circumstances, it was only natural that the men at the forefront of the knights noticed them... suddenly the man and Ray looked at each other.
　At the moment, something like a vision comes to mind in Ray.

(I've met him somewhere... like, you know?)

　Ray thought so because he had fought with the Azot trade before, but he didn't seem to have noticed it.
　He was a member of the Duke of Quevel's army, and could only have predicted that he was in the war with the Empire of Bestia.
　It is hard to imagine, however, that the man went out of his way to help the Azot Chamber of Commerce, and to ascertain the man named Ray whom Elena had spoken.
　Well, it would be strange to imagine something like that.

"Well, are you running first?"

　Anticipated to be the Knight Commander or something, Ray asks the maid.
　The maid would soon have figured out who Ray was talking about.
　open one's mouth with a proud smile

"He is Mr. Filma DeZiel, the chief knight of the Knights of Kerebel, who, along with Mr. Elena, is said to be a key figure in the Duke of Kerebel's army."

　Ray feels strong confidence in the maid's words.
　The so-called Filma is probably the most trusted figure in the Duke of Kelebel.

(Is that Filma? Oh, come to think of it, I met her in the war with the Vestian Empire. ... I've heard a little from Elena before. ... I see, she's just the man she's rumored to be.)

　Ray had heard several stories about the person from Elena, who he had been working with for a long time.
　The maid described herself as equal to Elena, but Elena told me she was superior to herself.
　However, it was only about being a commander, and I was adamant that I was superior to him if I were to fight purely as an individual.
　but Filma, the chivalry captain of the Knights of Kerebel, and Elena, who practically led the Knights of Elena.
　As long as both sides are chivalrous, they are equal to individual strength...and in some cases more important is command.
　In terms of your direction, even a gifted Elena was told that she was not confident that she could beat Filma.
　...Of course, just because you can't win doesn't mean you're going to lose.
　As Elena recalls what she said, the Knights under Filma stop running.
　What was running like this was still a light warm‐up exercise; not even some of the knights were breathing hard.

"Well, now I'm going to make a gesture!"

　Normally, he would pretend as he is.
　However, what came out of Filma's mouth was an unusual word.
　The knights look at it in amazement, but Filma doesn't notice them and looks at Ray.

"Now is Ray, nicknamed crimson. I'd like to invite him to attend the training, but... you don't mind? Oh, I'm honored to see Sir Ray, nicknamed crimson again."

　In substance, the suggestion was that it would be okay to have Ray participate in the training, but it was essentially equivalent to an order.
　Normally, there are nearly a hundred knights, so some of them may be dissatisfied with Filma's words.
　But that is only the case with an ordinary knighthood, and here is the Duke of Quelevel, one of the most militant knights in the kingdom of Miliana.
　Those who have absolute confidence in Filma, the Knight Commander, are gathered, and no one can deny it if he says so.
　...however, there are some people who look at Ray with discontent, perhaps because of his respectful Filma's comments as if she were buying him.
　Are you a man whose captain is worth mentioning?
　It would be a look from a feeling close to jealousy.
　Still, no one could actually express their dissatisfaction beyond Filma's decision.

"Now, as for the mock battle... if only Mr. Ray, in crimson, wishes. Now, what do you think? We're going to play the mock battle. Do you intend to take part?"

　defiant, ferocious, and thoughtful
　Of course Ray had no intention of turning down Filma's strangely colored gaze from the beginning.
　In the first place, we came all the way to the place where the Knights were training, so we wouldn't be invited to the training there, and we wouldn't have chosen to refuse.

"I don't think you need to introduce yourself, for I told you a little during the war with the Empire of Bestia. I had nothing to do, and I'd be very glad if you could mix it with the training of the Knights of Quevel, who are rumored to be very elite."

　Ray wears his usual dragon robe, unlike the dinner he attended yesterday.
　Other than that, Slapnil's shoes and his usual attire... yes, he's ready to respond whenever a battle breaks out.
　That being the case, there was no shortage of equipment for mock warfare.
　Not only Filma but also the Knights look at Ray's motivated words.
　There is a gaze of belligerence, favoritism, jealousy, ridicule, and various emotions.
　The Knights of the Duke of Quelebel, considered one of the most advanced in the kingdom of Milliana, naturally outweigh their adventurers and mercenaries.
　What's more, it's Filma who trains them on a regular basis, so you should know her ability.

(and considering that Gilm is already wintering when it snows, and that there are people who don't have much training, the Knights are more training than that.)

　Not all of Gilm's adventurers don't train at all in winter.
　No, it's probably a minority that they don't train at all.
　Nevertheless, compared to spring and autumn, the quality and time of training tended to deteriorate.Adventurers who could not save money beyond the winter would accept orders for subjugation even if it was snowing, so they would naturally continue to fight, and would not lose their ability.

"Then, my dear Ray, is it possible to have a mock battle at once?"
"Oh, I don't have a problem.What do you do with weapons? You know my nickname, of course, and you know my weapons?"

　Ray has two long arms: a death-size spear and a twilight spear.
　It's a double‐handed struggle with each fight with it in one hand.
　However, although spears are often used, scythe, which is rarely used, has no weapon for mock warfare.
　Then, should I fight with my spear alone? I thought so, but...

"No, we always use our weapons in mock battles."
"Oh... it's very serious again,"
"Of course. If you don't train so hard, you'll end up making a fatal mistake in action."

　Ray knows what Filma means.
　I understand... training, but using your own weapon with a blade means that you can actually hurt your opponent by making a small mistake.
　It's not like a scratch, it could be a fatal wound in some cases.
　Speaking of which, it was surprising to Ray that he would only do that in training.

(I don't think it's what I should say.)

　When training with Elena and Vihela, Ray's thoughts are only natural, since the Rays are also using their own weapons.
　Viehra, armed with his own arms and legs, still had difficulty preparing weapons for mock warfare, given the use of special weapons such as scythe and connecting swords.
　In particular, Ray's death size has various effects as a magic item, and even if you prepare weapons for mock warfare poorly, the usability is very different.
　at any rate
　Ray takes the spear of Death Size and twilight out of Mistyling, if Filma says so.
　The moment they saw it, everyone but Filma was breathtaking.
　The spear of death and twilight. Either way, it's a first-class... no, it's a magic item of more value than that.
　It would be impossible not to be surprised by the sudden appearance of two such things in front of you.

"I'm going to stop it for now, but I can't say it's absolutely true. You really don't mind that?"
"Oh,"

　While the other knights are surprised, Filma is the only one who seems unnerved and replies to Ray.
　It's as if Ray knew the weapon in his hand.

(I think it's the first time I've ever seen a spear in twilight, you know.)

　With such doubts, Ray began to walk towards the knights with his arms in his hand, hoping that Filma would nod.