On the outskirts of Fenkor, one of the sections of the royal city of Vossier, there is a dilapidated church.
　It is said that it will be torn down eventually, but some people regret that it was built so long ago.
　Some people are working to rebuild the church.
　In this place, which is sometimes used by travelers with no money, there were four shadows.

"...... Is Azuma dead?

　A man mutters as he thrusts his sheathed sword into the ground.
　He's sitting on a chair, but you can tell he's big.

"Ha, that's not good!　You said you were going to check out the power of the Sword Saint Princess, and now you're dead?

　In response, the young man laughs.
　A young man laughs in response. He puts his hand on his forehead and looks happy.
　Next to him is a man in a shivering robe.

"So, you've managed to escape and come back, huh? You're an assassin and you're a lousy one. Do you want to die here at least?
...... Ow!
Stop!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

"Please refrain from killing in vain.
"Oh, yeah, yeah, useless. I don't know what you mean by useless.
"I understand your report. Go away.
"...... Oh, yeah.

　The woman urged the man in the robe to retreat and leave the place - at the moment, the man in the robe's head popped off with the sound of metal scraping.
　In the end, the man's head snapped off with a clang of metal, and the silvery blade slithered back to him.

"What the hell. That thing's useless now. It's more useful to kill him. He's just another random assassin for hire, anyway. ...... And why should I listen to you?
You are .......

　The air in the room changed dramatically.
　The two of them face each other, and they could slash each other at any moment.
　They both touch their swords on their hips, but...

"Stop. Don't fight with your friends.

　There was a loud thud.
　A man struck the ground with the sheath of his sword.
　It shook the building as if it were a rumble of the earth.
　At the same time, the young man and the woman both broke their standoffishness.

"...... Ha, mate?　We don't know each other like that. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that we're not the only ones who are willing to kill each other when we meet.
"That's why we got people who are willing to take the job. Only four people, including me, actually took the job, even though they were all looking for a battlefield.
...... It's inevitable. Not everyone is of the same mind.
That's true. So what are you going to do?　Azuma lost.

　The man nodded and replied to the young man's question.

What I'm going to do remains the same. Killing the Princess of the Sword is what we've been asked to do. Who do you want to fight next?
"It's not the Sword Saint Princess, is it?
According to the report, it was a child. She's killed at least three of them. I'm pretty sure it was that kid who killed Azuma.
A kid, huh? It's even more impressive that Azuma was defeated by a kid. So that's how good he is. All right, I'll do it next time. I'm gonna go kill that kid.
All right. --But I got some work to do first.

　The man says and stands up.
　The young man and the woman also look at each other as if they are looking around.

I'm sure you're aware of that.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　He has already drawn his sword - he has slightly long blue hair and a sword with an equally blue blade.
　In addition, there are a number of knights around him who are keeping a low profile.
It's a formation that surrounds the three members of the Swordsmen.

"You're Bel Torso, the Blue Sword?
"Do you know my name? Then let's talk. I thought this was the kind of place where outlaws like you would congregate,......, but I didn't expect you to be so easy to find. I won't kill you if you don't put up any unnecessary resistance.
"Ha, you're not going to kill me!　That's a very funny thing to say. Hey, do you mind if I do it?


"You're going to kill the Princess Swordsman next, aren't you? Then I'll do it.
"...... You dare to discuss assassination in front of me? How dare you?
No, I'm not. This is who we are.
Yes, that's right.

　The man's voice was answered by a woman.
　At the same time, the sound of clanging metal echoed.
　Bell stepped back slightly. The only one who noticed was Bell.
　At the same time, there was a crashing sound of people falling everywhere.

"......!

　Bell's expression was one of surprise.
　The woman pulled out a sword from its scabbard, a sword without a blade.
　Bell could see the sword. --She could see it, but she couldn't avoid it completely.
　He was bleeding from his shoulder and leg as if he had been cut.
　But it wasn't a deep wound.
　--The other knights took the woman's attack in stride.
　As a result, more than ten knights all fell down, leaving Bell behind. Blood poured out from everywhere, staining the old church red.

Hey, hey, I thought you said you didn't kill for nothing.
"Yes, I do. No, I don't. I don't kill for nothing.
Ha, I'm off then.
I'm going to go. ...... Wait...

　Bell turns his back on the young man and tries to follow him.
　But a man with a sword stood in front of him.

You're in my way!

　I'm not sure what to do.
Bell's swordsmanship is so fast and beautiful that it is called "blue flash.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　But...

"Too slow.

　A man's voice echoed.
　The two flashes crossed.

　--The next day, eleven bodies were found in an old church.
　One was that of a headless assassin. The rest are all dead knights.
　Among them is the blue sword Bell Torso.