A week has passed since I began training Iris.
　I've often seen her practicing early in the morning.
　There is a dormitory for instructors in this school.
　I was allowed to sleep there, but as expected, she did not wake me up in the morning.
　They just practiced what I told them to repeat. Iris has never questioned whether this practice is meaningful or not.
　I guess that's how much Iris trusts me, or rather my strength.
　Anyone with a certain level of ability can slay only what they can see.
　But this opponent is beyond that level.
　What the current Iris needs to protect herself is the ability to quickly recognize traps used by assassins, for example.
　If she can do that, Iris will certainly become stronger.
　However, there was a slight problem.

"Huh, .......

　From the morning homeroom, I can see that Iris is sighing a little.
　As a result of her early morning practice, Iris seemed to be disrupting her normal pace of life.
　He said there was no need to push himself, but given Iris' personality, he would practice even if he had to hide.
　I received a report that she had not lost her concentration in her sword fighting class, but had dozed off in another class.
　As a homeroom teacher, it was natural for me to receive such reports, but the problem was that I was also the cause of it.

"Mr. Iris, have you been a little reckless lately?
Reckless?　Reckless?　No, not at all. ......

　After school, before we start practicing, I tell Iris that.
　Naturally, Iris will deny it.
　For her, this level of practice is nothing reckless - she used to wake up early in the morning to practice sword fighting with Aria.
　Recently, he has not been practicing with Aria.
　So, there are more and more opportunities for Aria to ask for a fight during class.
　...... As a homeroom teacher, I have to give her a warning.

I think friendships are important too. It's important to get to know not only Aria, but her classmates as well. You're here at the school for a reason.
I don't come here to play.

　I'm not here to play," said Iris, who was about to start her practice.
　I'm not here to play.
　It is understandable that she is impatient because it is not something that you can gradually see the results of, like pretending or hand-to-hand combat. In that sense, there is a possibility that the training is not suitable for Iris.

(It's just a practice based on my knowledge, and it doesn't mean that others can do it. It's hard to be a master.

　(It's a practice based on my knowledge, and others may not be able to do it.
　For Iris, the first step is to practice to make up for what she lacks.
　However, I don't want her to fall down or neglect her other lessons because of the training. Mainly me.

(And, as I see it, ......)
Mr. Iris, let's take a break from practice today.
"......?　What do you mean, a day off?
"It's part of the practice. It is necessary to rest your body efficiently. Of course, it is necessary to train thoroughly in some cases, but this is not one of them. It's also important to manage your condition.
That's true, but ......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it's a good idea.
　In fact, Iris, who has trained with a sword, would understand. There are some things you can grasp in better conditions.

So, why don't you go have a cup of tea with Aria over there?
"What ......?

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.
　She was almost completely oblivious, but I had noticed.
　Aria was nearby, watching Iris and I practice.
　From behind a tree, Aria emerges.

"Aria ......?　Why are you here ......?
I was worried about you since you've been training alone lately. You didn't come with me to train in the morning. ......
Oh, .......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　I'm sure she's lonely, to put it simply.
　It's for Iris's sake, but also for Aria's sake that she takes a break from her practice.
　Iris and Aria seem to be good friends, and it is necessary to keep friendships.

"Well, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but my teacher is going to teach me how to use a sword. ......
"Yes, I know that. Yes, I know that. He's very strong, so I can understand why he would want to teach Iris.

　Aria glanced at me with a sleepy expression.
　I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.
　In that sense, it might be better to have a handfasting session with Aria than with Iris.

(Well, if you involve Aria in it, you'll have more people to teach. ......)
So, I'll practice with you from now on.
"What, Aria too?
What?

　I was more surprised than Iris.


　Both of them look at me. Iris has a confused look on her face, and Aria is as expressionless as ever.

"Isn't it nice, Dr. Alta?

　I feel a kind of pressure.
　I'm going to let Iris rest.

(I spoke to Aria to give Iris a break, but I didn't expect this to happen. ......)

　She glanced at Iris.
　I don't think Iris can tell Aria no.
　In that case, it's all my decision.
　Compared to Iris, Aria seemed to be more likely to act as a brake.

...... I see what you mean. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing. But please don't spread it around, okay?
"No, I won't. It's a secret between me and Iris.
I'm here too, but that's beside the point. I'm off for the day, Iris. Please go have tea with Aria.
"If Dr. Schweizer says so, ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it.
I think I heard him say in a low voice, "I didn't get an immediate nod when I asked for it ......," but let's not mention that.
　Rather than teaching Aria, I thought it would help Iris grow.

"Oh, before that...

　Aria said as if she remembered something.
　He stood alone in the forest, leaves flying, and with a dagger from his pocket, he chopped up the fallen leaves out of sight.

"......!　You'll be able to do it ......!
I'm not sure what to do.

　Aria looks at Iris with a self-satisfied look.

"Heh, heh. ...... Yeah.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. ...... Please, please, please don't agitate Iris, but let her rest and act as a brake.
　I was thinking that, but it may be possible to stimulate Iris.
　This has caused me a lot of trouble.

(Also, if it's Iris and Aria, I think Iris is more capable than Aria. ......)

　At least, there was something about Aria that made me think that, unlike Iris, she had experience in actual combat.
　At least, there was something about Aria that made me think that she had some experience in actual combat, unlike Iris, but it was not the kind of experience that ordinary people have. I guess I need to look into it.

"Well, since you're here, let's have tea together.
No, I'm going to bed.
The sun hasn't set yet.
He's a very busy man.
"You're busy and you're going to bed? ......?

　The question is not wrong, but I have a job of patrolling at night.
　It's not my job as a lecturer, it's my job as a knight.
　It's been a week since the assassins tried to kill Iris, so it's time for them to do something.