After accompanying Iris and Aria in their sword training, I returned to the teacher's dormitory.
　During the training, Iris kept making excuses like "It's not that I can't swim," or "It's just that my body doesn't float in water.
　I'm not saying that not being able to swim is a bad thing either. .......

...... Hmm?

　When I stood in front of my room, I felt a presence inside. There are certain people who would enter my room without permission. It's someone I have an appointment with later in the evening.

"You can't just barge in, Commander Remyll Ein.
It is also the duty of a superior to check on the lives of his subordinates.

　I'm not sure what to make of that. With his long red hair swaying, he was looking around my room as if he was checking me out.
　To be honest, my room is simple enough that I can leave at any time. I keep a few extra clothes in the closet, and there's only a desk, a chair, and a bed to sleep on.
　There's nothing particularly interesting about it. ...... But more than that.

I'm not sure if that's too much of a private thing.
I think you need to have the courage to take a step into your relationship.
I'm sure you're not the only one who feels this way.
I'd like to hear you say you're passionate.
I'd call it 'sick'.
Can't you see how much I want to see you right away?

　Sighing, Remyll sits back in her chair. Maybe she's right, maybe she's not.

"Is there an emergency?
...... Huh, you're as perceptive as ever.

　You're as perceptive as ever," said Remyll with a smile.
　When she comes directly to me, it's usually when there's an urgent matter.
　Remyil crosses his arms and starts talking.

Let's start with what you've been up to.
I haven't changed much. I'm still the same happy teacher.
That doesn't sound like much fun.
Well, I've been pretty busy sorting through all the material.
When you were a knight, you were much busier.
You make it sound like I'm not a knight now.
I'm kidding. So, how is Aria?
Aria's back to normal. I don't think she needs to worry anymore.

　At least Aria won't be leaving Iris on her own anymore. She has been obeying me well in her recent training.
　She has always been a difficult girl to get a hold of, but once she has forgiven me, we seem to be getting closer.
　I'm still concerned about the fact that he often says and does things that agitate Iris, though.

I see. Well, as long as you're in charge, I'm not worried. How is Miss Iris?
I see you're as fond of your sword training as ever.
I've always been a swordsman. ....... Personally, I'd like to see you take some interest in becoming a king.
It's up to you to make the final decision.
You say that, but it's not that simple. ...... Well, that's not what I came here to talk about today. --I'll get to the point. You remember the Swordsmen, don't you?
Of course you do. I defeated them myself.

　The Swordspeople are a group of swordsmen, each one of them overwhelmingly powerful. It was an organization that reminded me of the old me, never afraid of death and always seeking the strongest enemy. I never thought I'd hear that name again.

If that name comes up, does that mean you're in King's Landing?
No, we're not at King's Landing yet. But some of the fortresses the kingdom has set up for national defense have been attacked. It hasn't completely lost its function, but six of them have been damaged. That's pretty big.
I see. ...... That could be serious.

　The problem of national security - and more importantly, the strength of the Swordsmen - is highlighted.
　You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.
　There are no ordinary knights that can stand a chance against them,......, and they are scattered all over the country.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've.
Five?　Six places means there's another one, right? You don't know where the other one is?
That's the thing, .......

　My words were met with a scowl and a slurred response from Remyll.
　It's not as if one of the five has already arrived in King's Landing - it doesn't seem that way.
　When Remyll let out a small breath.

"The swordsman who attacked the Belvastar Fortress, his name is Lowell Cruester. He was found dead in the fortress. He is no longer one of our targets.

　That's what he said.

"Found dead?　Not one of the knights defeated him?
"The ...... knights had already been severely damaged. We had a lot of good knights there. The knight who was checking from high ground said that there was a girl.


"The ...... girl?
Yeah, we got some info on the girl. She was staying in a nearby town. Her name is Luino Tomra.
Tomra?
Tomra?　Do you know anything about him?
No, not really.

　No, not really." I slurred my words in response to Remyll's question.
　...... Tomra is a rare surname. But that doesn't mean I should assume it has anything to do with anyone I know. I'm still curious, though.

You're saying this girl Luino killed the sword fighters?
"Yes, it's hard to believe, but she defeated them single-handedly. To be honest, I'd be grateful if she was on our side. ...... We're currently investigating her movements.
I see. ...... So, you want me to deal with the swordsmen?　It's possible, yes.
In all likelihood, yes, ........ But this time it is the entire kingdom that is affected. The five knight orders have already held a joint meeting to decide how to respond. --The town you'll be dealing with is Lelay, in the south. It's right on the beach.
The beach.　The seaside, huh? That's a very timely story.
What, are you going to the beach for class?
Yes, it's still very possible.

　That being said, it's almost a done deal.
　If it's a fortress in the south, it's not so much a threat from abroad as it is a threat against demons.

I know what the swordsmen are. There is a high possibility that they are still hiding in the nearby towns--they may eventually come to King's Landing, but this time, all the people here will be mobilized to defend King's Landing. Even so, I don't know what will happen if there are five swordsmen,......, but in any case, you are only one. The Kuro Wolf Knights will be dealing with the swordsmen in the town of Leray.
I understand. In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it on the web. And prepare the scout knights.
"Of course, I understand. We'll be as considerate as possible.

　I'll have to discuss this with the academy, but I'm sure I'll be heading out to sea now.
　I'll have to consult with the school, but I'm sure I'll be heading to the beach now. ...... Speaking of the sea, I remembered something.

I'm not sure if you've heard of this, but one of the requirements to become a knight is to be able to swim, right?
Of course. Saving people's lives is also a duty of a knight, and you have to be able to swim in strong currents. In your case, though, even if you can't do that, you're still necessary.

　I can swim, too. I've trained myself to swim with a person in my arms. ...... Swimming seems to be an essential part of the job.

I'm not sure if you've heard of this before, but I'm sure you've heard of it ....... You're asking me this now because it's . Are there any aspiring knights who can't swim?　If that's the case, why don't you accompany them to practice so they can swim when they go to the beach?
"Haha, yes. I think it would be a good idea.
Hmm, that sounds like a great idea. You're not talking about Miss Iris, are you?

　In response to Remyll's question, I keep a smile on my face and remain silent.
　I'm sure you're not the only one.

"...... Is that so?

　I nodded with a small sigh at Remyll's words.