Iris held up the Purple Thunder and faced the two adversaries.
　But neither Luino nor Zenas of the Swordsmen are paying much attention to Iris.
　I can understand why Luino is not focusing on Iris. After all, from her point of view, Iris is a "halfwit".
　The other person, Zenas, was clearly intent on killing Luino.

In the event that you're in a position to do so, you'll be able to do so.　I'm not sure if you're ready for that.
I told you, I'm ...... ready.

　Iris was the first to move.
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you have.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. ...... I guess that's what he thinks.

(--not)

　Iris rejects that idea. A knight is supposed to protect people. If you call yourself the strongest knight, you will always have to kill people in battle.
　If you think it's half-baked, that's fine.
　This is Iris's personal battle.

I--

　You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this.
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　Iris took a deep breath and readied her shielding again.

This is what I'm prepared to do.
I'm not sure what to say.　It's not as if you're lost as you were the other day. It's okay then.

　Luino smiled happily. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.
　He held up his sword and looked straight at Iris.

You're my enemy, too, and I'm going to kill you.
You can't ignore ...... me!

　This time, Zenas makes his move.
　When he swings his sword, fresh blood sprays out and it transforms into a blade.
　He must have coagulated the blood and is manipulating it.
　Iris took one look at Zenas, and slowly moved the purple light.

"Senka!

　With the words, lightning spurted from Iris' blade. He had rarely used it as a definite "technique".
　Iris used the lightning strike that flowed around her of her own volition.
　When the thunderbolt struck the blade of blood around Zenas, it shattered with a sound.
　Zenas also looked surprised.

"Swordsmen...... I had my life threatened by you--I don't think I could have stayed here if I had been alone.

　Glancing over at the top of the ...... lighthouse for a moment, Iris glanced up.
　To whoever might be there. --If Iris were in danger, Arutha would surely come to her aid.
　But she doesn't want that right now.
　Alta told Iris to rely on her.
　Because Iris feels the same way. --Because she wants to be someone she can rely on and trust.

I'm coming to .......

　He took a deep breath and ran to Zenas' side.
　Zenas is about to ready his sword, but the thunderbolt he just fired hits Zenas' body.
　It slightly slowed Zenas down.

"......
"Huh--

　A horizontal flash. I'm not sure what to do.
　Zenas blocked it just in time, but Iris didn't stop moving.
　It's not that I don't like it. Each blow is heavy, forcing Zenas backwards.
　In the space of a single breath, she unleashes more than ten blows. Still, Iris' offensive continues.

"Oh, come on, ......!

　Zenas regains his stance and flicks away Iris's purple light.
　The sound of metal clashing echoes through the air.
　Zenas then swings his sword at Iris, aiming for her neck.
　Iris bends slightly and narrowly dodges Zenas' blade.
　The spattered blood coagulates and pours onto Iris in the form of a blade - but she is not intimidated.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"...... ugh!

　Zenas's eyes widen.
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.
　The moment he does, he sees Rui No, who bashes Zenas' head off.
　He ran underneath Iris with his momentum, and their blades met.

"You ......!
You !" "Hee hee, that's not enough to kill him. If you want to be sure, you'll have to take its head off.
I didn't mean to kill you, .......
"That" again?　You're really going to fight me, aren't you?　You were definitely trying to kill me with that attack!


"Yeah. At least fighting with you isn't so easy that I can't get lost.
"Okay, then. What you said earlier...
Not yet.
No!

　Luino distances himself from Iris.
　I'm not sure what to say.
　This is a great way to get the most out of your business.

This is the first time I've seen someone so persistent.

　Luino looks at Zenas with a look of disgust.
　It's a bizarre sight -- Zenas is still alive, despite the fact that his head and torso have been separated.
　It's an obsession. That's how much resentment he has for Luino.

What the hell did you do?
"Hmm, nothing.　I heard he had a friend who was a swordsman, and I killed him.
...... So. Then it's no wonder he hates me like that.
"Hee hee, if you're going to hold a grudge because someone you care about was killed, don't you think you should ...... have no one to care about?　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. ...... Can I get rid of that monster for now?　I'll get rid of you after that.
Okay. I don't want to see any more ...... people trying to fight me like that.

　Iris looks at Zenas with a sad expression.
　If Iris had decided to wield the sword for revenge, perhaps she would have done the same. That's what I felt in my heart.
　Iris and Rui No each took a stance.
　They faced the bloodied Zenas, and they ran.