Two weeks after the incident with the swordsmen, I was in the town of Lelay with my students.
　It's located along the coast and adjacent to the coast, so it's a place where the fishing industry has developed. Many of the marine products sold in the royal capital come from here.
　It is also famous as a sightseeing spot. The town itself is built on a slope along a small mountain, and the view of the sea from there is very beautiful.

"Sir!　Can I go for a swim?
"Haha, we'll meet at the beach for roll call first.

　I quickly answered the girl's excited question.
　The energetic kids quickly ran to the beach, and the boys followed suit.
　The boys followed suit, and I was left in the lurch.

"Iris, are you okay?
"Yes!　No, I'm fine!　It's not that the tension is low because of the sea. ......

　She politely explained the reason for her low tension.
　There is a mountain in front of you, albeit a small one. When Iris looked in that direction.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you can do it.

　I'm the only one leading the group.

I'm the only one leading the group, so that's impossible.
That's right, .......

　When Iris's hopes were dashed, her shoulders slumped. Apparently, she really didn't want to go to the beach.
　But this is what Iris needs to do.

I'm sure you can understand how I feel, Iris, but it's important for a knight to be able to ...... swim.
I don't know.　It's not that you don't want to because you can't swim,......, but you do.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it. This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your money.

This is part of your training.
"...... training?
Yes. I'm going to help you become the best knight you can be. But if you can't become a knight because you can't swim, wouldn't that be a shame?
"......!　You're right, sir, you're right.
I'm not saying it's wrong not to be able to swim, and I'm not saying it's embarrassing not to be able to swim right now. I'm not saying it's wrong that you can't swim, or that you should be ashamed of not being able to swim. I'll teach you well.
"Mr. Schweizer......, I understand. I'm going to learn to swim in this class. ......!

　Iris declared with a determined expression. The purpose of the class is not to learn to swim, but ...... well, if it motivates her, so be it.
　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

"Sir?

　He suddenly called out to her from behind. It's Aria, who is as good as ever at disguising her presence.

Aria, you weren't on your way to the beach yet, were you?
"No. I was wondering about something.
Something bothering you?
Yeah, you seemed fine. You have a job to do besides teaching, don't you, professor?
What?

　Aria asks me that question. She glanced at the tourists a little further away. Aria seems to have noticed that they are not really tourists.
　This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm sure Iris is aware of this too. He just doesn't say it. So, what's the deal this time?
Haha, you're still asking straight out.
Yeah, I'm curious.
"Well... I guess it's none of your business this time.

　That's what I say. In fact, I'm not lying. I can't be certain about this case, but I think it's me who's being targeted, not Iris.
　If that's the case, there's no need to talk to Iris or Aria in this situation.
　In fact, if Iris were to ask, she would certainly say that she would cooperate.
　Aria nodded with a quizzical expression on her face.

"...... Okay. If you say so, then fine. But I trust you. So if you need me, you can count on me.

　And then he ran off after Iris.
　If it was Aria before ......, she would have tried to talk to him or find out for herself, but in that sense, she may have been properly trusted.
　That's why I need to solve this problem with my own hands.
　The swordsmen lurking nearby, and a girl named Luino Tomra--

(Tomra ......? I never thought I'd have to ask now.)



　I don't know if it has anything to do with the person I know as Tomra. But if it is, I have to think about what I should do.