The garden of the Carlisle mansion.
　I am standing in front of a large rock with a Morrison motif.

　I carry my first good longsword at my waist.
　If you can use it, you might as well learn to use this one.
　So I thought I would learn the basics first.

　Ask the wise man's stone, which I carry around with me, for tips on slashing and swordplay.
　Simulate it all in your mind, and when you are confident that your body can definitely do the job.

　Take a deep breath and put your hand on the hilt of your sword.

　Pull out your sword!

　A long sword running in a sheath, sparks flying.
　A slash through the air beyond the speed of sound.
　Oiwa was ...... nothing.

...... Aha!

　After a moment's hesitation, I looked at the longsword and realized why.

　There was almost no blade left on the tip of the sword's brim.
　I was so enthusiastic about my first slash that I put so much energy into it that I couldn't help but put some magic power into it, and the blade was blown away.

　Probably it was gone right after I pulled it out.
　It's no wonder Oiwa wasn't able to cut through.

The orichalcone ...... or do you need more metal than that?

　Your father's orichalcohnsword reminds me of the legendary metal that is now Eliza's accessory.
　You'll need more metal than that if you're going to wield it with all your might.
　Sighing, I returned the remaining longsword to its scabbard.

"Hey, there you are, brother-in-law!

　I turned around at the voice and saw Hossen coming towards me from the house.
　Hossen is walking briskly with his usual dynamic and happy smile, and he's trudging along with his big gait.

　I've come to visit you as usual - but it's not like that.
　He had a young man behind him.

　A young man with a beautiful face.
　His face exudes an aura and confidence in his life.

Hi, what's up today?
Oh, I'm just throwing this guy around for a reason. Great, I'm going to introduce you to my brother-in-law. This is Corro. He's a recent hire for me.
It's a pleasure to meet you, my name is Coro Ruizen.
Alexander Carlyle, nice to meet you.
"I've heard great things about you, sir.

　Coro looks at me, so good.
　Observation?　I'm not sure what I'm doing here.
　This is like, "You're interested in me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Has my brother-in-law taken up the sword?

　Horsen found the longsword hanging between my legs.

Yeah, I was just practicing.
Oh, that's good. I want to see my brother-in-law use a sword. I bet it's awesome.
I've never used a sword before.
Oh, it doesn't matter. If my brother-in-law used a sword - you know, that rock over there, it would just about split in half.
"You're lifting too much.
No way. No, it's just a rock, and I'm not good at it, and I'm sure I'll be able to clear that mountain over there in one shot.
Open or broken mountains, that's a story that only appears in the mythical creation.
Oh, my brother-in-law can do it.

　Horsen then looked up to the heavens and laughed with dismay.
　One of the members of the Alec League.
　I've gotten used to him lifting me up.

"I didn't know the Vice-Emperor was good with a sword.
Not really.
"I hear His Royal Highness is not only an honorary principal of the school of magic, but actually teaches classes as well.
Occasionally.
"I have heard from Master Hossen about your brilliance. His swordsmanship is also very good. I would appreciate it if you could teach me a move.
"You ask me to give you pointers or .........
"Here we go.

　Coro no questions asked!　And then he pulled out his sword and slashed at me.
　I swung my hand out of the air.
　The counter punch--.

Coro!　Get out of the way!

　Hossen shouted from behind.
　Horsen is aware, but Coro is unresponsive.

　Of course it's not going to hurt him.

　Pow!　and Koro's sword broke off in half.
　I'll just break my sword and settle the matter.

　The sword snapped off and he stared blankly at his own sword.


　The place where it was broken has a clean cut.

　After a moment, he came to himself.

"I am sorry to see you, Your Highness. As expected of the Vice-Emperor, your slash is sharper than I've heard.
No, not a slash, but a blow.
Go to ......?

　A scowling corro.
　I drew my longsword from between my legs.

　When I drew my longsword on the rock, I accidentally put some magic into it and it melted the blade.

"It was a mistake, and my sword is in this condition, so I couldn't use the slash--that's it.

　The remaining hilt was swung out with his back fist.
　The sharp back fist he swung, the hilt snapped with it, and the speed of the hilt was too great to make a sharp cut.

I just hit you.
"......

　Corro to be piqued.
　On the other hand--

"Mmmm!　That's my brother-in-law!　Now I can only do that once in ten. My brother-in-law is amazing for being able to do it so easily!

　And Hossen, as usual, did his best to praise me.