It's been a while since I've been to the Kuro Wolf Knights' headquarters, the Knight Commander's office.
　I've been guarding Iris and teaching at the academy for the last few years, so it can't be helped.
　He sat down on the chair facing Remyll.

Thanks to the mask you obtained, we were able to detain Zail Tiroque on suspicion of attempted assassination. But it's not a charge, it's already been confirmed.
"So the Commander was investigating you. He wasn't slacking off on the job.
Hahaha, you're harsh. I haven't even healed my arm yet. I'm busy dealing with inquiries.

　Remyll said, showing off his bandaged right arm.
　The fact that she went to capture Zale in such a state is also typical of her.
　The attempted assassination of Zeir, the son of the current king, would naturally be a major incident if made public.
　There were some people within the Order who said that it should not be made public, but the King himself said that the fact should be made public, and now the fact was spreading throughout the country.

You're the one who should answer the questions.
I have to talk to the other commanders. I have to talk to the other commanders. Well, I'm pretty much done in that area.
Are you satisfied with the results?
We've already asked for your help. It's the Guardians that will be in trouble from now on. Some of the knights were cooperating with Zale, even though they were the knights involved in guarding the palace. The internal crackdown is about to begin.

　Zale's capture is not the end of the story.
　It doesn't mean it's all over now that Zale's been captured, but it does mean there's no one left to go after Iris.
　Then, of course, my role will come to an end.

So, you called me here to talk about a new mission?
Do I look like I'm working you too hard?
You look like you've taken on four Swordsmen almost single-handedly.
Hahaha, that's true. I'll make sure to give you a special bonus!
Thank you very much. It's what I live for. ......
"You really don't sound like a twelve-year-old. That's one of the things I like about you.
Money is never a problem. Well, I think I could have continued to work as a teacher for a while longer.

　After all, in addition to the knight's salary, there is also the teacher's salary - simply a lot of money.
　That was the first advantage, but .......

You've promised to teach Mistress Iris how to use a sword, haven't you?

　As if she saw right through me, Remyll said that.
　She's right, for me right now, it's also about watching over Iris.

She doesn't need to be around all the time. I'm only a knight. If I had a job, that would naturally be my priority. And in the future I'll buy a house in the country.
The fact that you've decided to live in the country is new to me, but ...... let's talk about the now instead of the future.
"Haha, that sounds like the first thing I heard.
Hahaha, yes. And I'm going to say the same thing.
"...... the same thing?

　And I'm going to say the same thing." "The same thing?" Remyll replied, nodding with a smile.

It was originally the intention of the Order to provide Miss Iris with an escort. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
That's right. So, if Iris is no longer being targeted, then my role is over, isn't it?
I'm sure you're right, but I told you in the beginning.　I told you in the beginning that I would like to have an escort for Miss Iris. She asked me if I would like to have an escort for Miss Iris.

　I understood what Remyll meant by that.
　It seems that my role is not over yet.

　　　I'll be back.

　The rooftop of the school building - at dusk, the spacious grounds are dyed in vermillion and look beautiful.
　On such a place, there was Iris.
　Her injuries were still healing, and she had bandages on her arms and head.
　Because of the assassination attempt, she had become a bit of an outsider in the school.
　Of course, some people are worried about him. It's going to be hard for a while.
　To her, I call out.

I should say that I'm grateful that you've asked me personally.
"Was it wrong to go to ......?

　Iris looks back at me and answers.

No, not at all. I feel it's progress that you feel you need an escort.
I feel that you needing an escort is progress, because Dr. Schweizer told me that I could rely on .......

　The expression on her face was somewhat embarrassed, a girl of her age.
　I guess she finally learned to rely on someone.
　If that's me, fine.
　If that's who I am, fine. ...... It's probably best to keep my money-grubbing ways to a minimum, though.
　Anyway, I was appointed by Iris to be her bodyguard.
　As it turns out, the relationship is the same as before.
　I will continue to spend my time here as an instructor, but I will be by her side as a knight who protects her and a master who teaches her the sword.



I mean, it's annoying.
No, you're not. You're still a student, a child. You're still a student and a child. It's normal to rely on someone.
...... I don't think your teacher should be the only one to tell you that.
Haha, I may be a kid, but I'm still a teacher here and a knight.
I can't argue with that, but ......
Anyway, you don't have to worry about it. So, thank you again.

　He approached Iris and held out his hand.
　She nodded her head and took my hand.

Hi. Nice to meet you, Dr. Schweizer.

　Finally, Iris smiled at me.
　Tomorrow, I will continue to teach swords to Iris and Aria, while thinking about my classes.
It's a life that I couldn't have imagined back when I was called the 《Saint of Swords》. --But I don't feel bad.

But I don't feel bad about it. So, will Iris-san be helping me with my work from now on?
Leave it to me!　I'll take care of all the paperwork.
"No, I'm just joking. No, I'm just kidding. I'll get angry.

　In this way, I became the true guardian of Iris, who is called the "Sword Saint Princess.
　I don't know how long this will last, but even if I can't be around her anymore, I'm going to watch over her.
　Until the day comes when she becomes a knight protecting this country.