It's been many years since Zenas Laday joined the organization known as the Swordsmen.
　He was originally a military doctor, but Lowell, a member of the same unit, invited him to join the Swordsmen.
　His reason for joining ...... was quite simple.
　This is because it is easier to kill people as an assassin than to cure people as a military doctor.
　You can save more people by killing those who make the effort to treat them than by treating them.
　The Swordsmen were an organization that called for battle, but as long as there were ten swordsmen who boasted unrivaled strength, there would be no needless sacrifices.
　At least, that's what Zenas thought.
　He and Rowell had killed many people. We've killed as many people as we've saved.
　Zenas will never realize that this is 'strange'.
　It's because he doesn't realize it that Zenas has gone against humanity.
　However, Zenas can feel the "friendship".
　He has been with Lowell on the battlefield for many years, and the bond between them is invaluable.

"Someday, we'll kill those swordsmen ourselves. Then the rest of us can decide who is stronger.
"Yeah, that sounds like fun.

　--That was the deal I made with Lowell.
　But Lowell is dead.
　The man didn't keep his promise, he was killed in cold blood.
　Then what to do - Zenas's course of action is simple.
　Kill the man who killed Lowell, because that was the only thing Zenas could do.

　　　"Gu, gu, gu.

"Gu, gu, gu.

　Whether it was a voice or just a sound, Iris couldn't tell.
　Zenas, his neck reconnected, blood dripping from both of his eyes, directed his vengeance at Luino. Even though she knew it wasn't directed at her, it sent chills down her spine.
　Even with such thoughts, Rui No's expression did not falter, and he let out a troublesome sigh.

I'm not too keen on this kind of thing.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　From Iris's point of view, Rui No is nothing but a fighting maniac.
　The fact that Rui No said that she would not find an opponent like Zenas worth fighting for, but that she would not be interested in it.
　For a girl like Luino, killing each other is something she enjoys, but in Luino's eyes, Zenas might as well be "dead".
　For Luino, killing a dead person is a trivial thing.

"G-gh-ha.

　Zenas holds up his sword, letting out an inaudible voice.
　The blood that flowed out gathered into Zenas' sword, and the result was the Crimson Scythe.
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.
　Rino ran out to bend his body, and Iris leapt - each evading.
　As he concentrates the thunderbolts on the "purple lightning," Iris unleashes her magic on the spot.
　The purple thunderbolts raced down to Zenas and struck him.

"......gk

　I'm not sure if Iris's blow had any effect, but Zenas moaned.
　But that doesn't stop Zenas from moving.
　I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not, but it's a good thing.

"Nah, it's too big, there's too many gaps.

　Rino closes the distance to Zenas.
　The distance between the ground and the scythe would have been quite small - but more than that, Luino bent down and closed the distance to Zenas.
　A series of blows from Luino's sword. He cut off Zenas' arm and thrust his sword into his left chest.
　With a burst of energy, Zenas's arm with the scythe was blown away.
　Blood gushed from Zenas' body in a torrent.

"Is this the end?
"Yeah, yeah, I'm gonna kill you and be done with it.
I'll kill you and be done with it.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
It was supposed to be a ...... fatal wound. Zenas has already been attacked many times where he could have died. And yet, Zenas has not stopped moving to take Luino's life.


"You're the only one--
"...... It's over. Zenas Radae.

　Iris had already closed the distance between her and Zenas. With a single swing of his sword, he destroyed the claws Zenas had created.
　And then a blow from his back - Zenas's body trembled greatly.

"...... Gosh!

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　His body, which had been connected by magic, crumbled into pieces as he died.
　The sight made her want to turn away, but Iris still looked straight at the dying Zenas.
　Zenas was already in a state that could be described as dead.
　And yet, it was Iris who delivered the final blow. She was the first person to kill ...... with her hands.
　There is a different feeling in the grip of the sword. But there is no hesitation in Iris's mind.
　Iris shifts her gaze. The earth turned red with Zenas's blood and Luino stood there.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
Yes, it is.


So... Tell me the rest of what you just said. I'm not sure what I'm going to do until I hear it.
The rest of the story?
You said it!　You're going to stop me, right?　And you're going to do it in a way other than killing me!　I wondered how you would do it.

　I'm not sure what to do.
　It seems that he has been paying attention to Iris' words since a while ago.
　I'm sure Luino himself doesn't understand - she can only end a fight by killing each other, and she doesn't have the option of stopping the fight.
　Iris let out a small breath and grabbed her Shiden, holding it tightly.

It's easy.

　It's not something that anyone can do, but Arta can.

I want to be as strong as that. I want to be as strong as that. ......)

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'll say it with determination.

"I am the "Princess Swordsman". I will crush you to the bone. I will crush you until you can't even move a finger. That's the only way I can stop you.

　If we are swordsmen, then there is an answer to be found.
　When he heard Iris' words, Luino rolled his eyes in surprise and immediately started laughing out loud.

"Hee-hee, hee-hee!　That's funny. You're funny.　This me?　Hee hee hee!　Well then, I guess I'll let you have it. ...... I call myself a "swordswoman" too. I'll tell you what... I'll kill you. Absolutely.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
　The two began to move at the same time, and the battle began.