That night, Iris was alone in her room.
　She was already dressed in her nightgown and looking up at the ceiling.

(Date: ......)

　I'm thinking about the daytime - Aria's suggestion that I go out with Arta again.

(No, it's not a date if we're just going out, right? Yes, it is. But then Aria suddenly said something strange. ......)

　As if to convince herself, Iris tried to convince herself.
　But I can't get those words out of my head.
　--Iris has never been in love with anyone.
　Of course, there are people she likes as family and friends. She has never been aware of anyone in particular.
　For Iris, that heart was not necessary to become the strongest knight.

(Even though it should be, ......)

　Iris puts her hand on her chest and takes a deep breath.
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　...... Thinking about it, it might have been during the mock match with Arta. I had a special feeling for him.
　It was the first time I had been overwhelmed by swordplay. I remembered the time when I couldn't beat my father. ...... I felt that way, but Iris has been helped by Arta ever since.
　If it weren't for Alta, Iris wouldn't be here now - there's no doubt about that.

(It's only natural to be grateful. ......)

　I'm not sure if that's enough to make me think of Alta. He wondered to himself that he would be aware of it.
　Iris wanted Arta to teach her how to use a sword. He believes that this is the most important feeling and that there should be no other feelings.
　Thoughts dull the sword. It is necessary for Iris to wield the sword with a single purpose, as Alta taught her.
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(Yes, ...... is something that I don't need.)

　Exhale deeply and recognize that.
　It's not a date or anything--I'm just going out for Aria.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

But, yes. Maybe we need to confirm that we're not.

　As if muttering, Iris says.
　In order to deny her own feelings, Iris is about to go on a weekend date.

　　　The same time

　At the same time - the imperial capital of the Farmer's Empire, Vero.
　There is a palace in the center of the city, where the emperor and his royal family live.
　Furthermore, the empire is also a military state. Second in power only to the Emperor is the Marshal who rules the army.
　Rugal Baudel, the current Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army.
　And his daughter, Ena Baudel, stood alone in the garden.
　She has a neat face. Her long black hair was tied back in a bun, and she was dressed simply in a shirt and black pants.
　She touched the sword at her waist.

"--

　A flash. With a sound of cutting wind, the surrounding plants and trees swayed.
　The flowers in the garden scattered in time.

"......
You're training at this time of night?
"Mmm, it's you.

　I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.

It's not you, sir. We're going to King's Landing soon. You should think about what you'll be doing when you get there, not just training at night.
What a strange thing to say. Isn't that what training is for? Never be complacent, never be negligent, that's the basis of a soldier.
You don't have to be a soldier to be a soldier, but ...... you were forced to be an officer.
Your father would have agreed with me. I am also a born warrior. If I don't train every day, I don't wake up well.

　With a grin, Aena replied.
　The girl breathes heavily in response to that answer as well.

I'll take care of you even if you don't. It's my responsibility as your caretaker if you overexert yourself and collapse.
"Don't worry. Don't worry, it's also my responsibility as your supervisor to manage you.
I wonder what ...... is. I'm not wrong, but I feel like I'm doing everything wrong. No, it's just a quibble, that's all.
"Yes, it is. But quibbling is also a form of reasoning - it's all my fault. Convince me.

　And with that, Aena swung her sword again.

"......". It seems that no matter what you say, it won't work.



　The girl sighs heavily again.
　Aena was elated. According to the information she had heard, there were four knights in the kingdom who had defeated the Swordsmen.
　A murderous group of swordsmen, including their leader, had been defeated by a single knight.
　There is also information that the Princess Swordsman was also a part of it.

(If you have a chance, I'd love to meet her.)

　Aena is as excited as a child looking forward to a field trip.
　Aena continued to swing her sword in anticipation of the coming moment.