When I returned to the school with Iris, she unexpectedly opened her mouth.

I'm not sure if you have any plans for the rest of the day.
Yes, I do. I have plans to relax in the teacher's dormitory afterwards.
...... Is that a schedule?
Haha, resting is part of the schedule. Working all the time is tiring.
That's true, but ......

　Well, if you ask me if I usually work with a lot of energy - not really.
　I know it's a lot of work to be a lecturer, but my work as a knight is supposed to be focused on guarding Iris.

So, if you're asking me what my schedule is, does that mean you want me to ...... practice on you?
No!　You can't ......?

　I had a vague feeling that this was the reason, but it turned out to be so.
　I have been practicing with Iris and Aria after class. I am well aware of the fact that both of them have recently improved their abilities more clearly than before.
　Iris, in particular, has finally reached a level where she can take my sword seriously.
　In the past, she only had a small amount of experience in actual combat, but since I became her guard, ...... she has had many battles that have given her experience. --It's a little painful to ask if that's what makes an escort work.

There's nothing wrong with it, but once you allow it, I'm afraid you'll be asking for it on your days off. ......
No, I won't do that. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

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　I reply with a small sigh.

You're right. I don't mind if it's once in a while. Can we meet at the usual place afterwards?
"Yes!　Yes, yes. I'll get ready and go right away.
"No, there's no need to be in such a hurry. No, there's no need to be in such a hurry. I'll take a short break and then go.

　It's a good idea to take a look at the website to see if you can find any useful information. ...... She nodded, but from the looks of it, she'll be on her way soon.
　The forest behind the school is the place where Iris and I usually train. It's a large enough area that people rarely come here.

(Is it time for Iris to get some real combat training?)

　I was suddenly thinking about that. --She has already experienced many "life-threatening" battles.
　It is a fact that the level of my current teaching is becoming ...... insufficient.
　For example, one option would be to use my "Invisible" and have Iris assess it. --I'm sure she'd be able to handle that move.
　Not as a knight, not as a teacher, but as her mentor.
　In a way, thinking about this is not related to my work either. Well, it was originally intended to make my life easier if Iris became stronger.

I'm not sure what to do.

　Suddenly, I felt a presence nearby, and I took a stance.
　What appeared in front of me was a girl wearing sunglasses and a black coat. Her appearance was familiar to me.

I'm sure you're right, Alta Schweiz. You're the first to notice my presence.
"What?　Master Aena. ......?

I'm not sure what to make of this. I can't hide my surprise at the appearance of someone so unexpected. I hadn't seen her since we collaborated in the battle against the Shadow Apostle.
　I've come to the kingdom as a member of an imperial inspection team, and I knew we would eventually meet again, but I never expected ...... such an unexpected encounter.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　Aena furrowed her brow and took off her sunglasses. You can tell by the look on her face that she is definitely Aena.
　......, but it was a very different impression compared to her usual military uniform.
　I'm not sure what to make of it. In short, he was dressed down, and his shorts and legs were well exposed.

When I think about it, her voice and the way she spoke were also like that. No, they didn't match in my mind, because they had different moods.

　I've actually already met Aena's hide-and-seek style. I had actually already met Aena's hiding style when I was out with Iris and Aria.
　We didn't talk that much at that time, and I didn't remember much about it because of Aria.
　But now that I look at it again, I understand - but why is she here?

Why is Master Aena here?　This is the school grounds. ......
You are a knight of the realm, aren't you? You're a knight of the kingdom, aren't you?　I'm sure you're not the only one.

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web at ......, but I'm not sure if you've told Aena that I'm an instructor at the school.
　I'm sure she knows that I'm a knight, but she doesn't know much more than that.

I'm also an instructor here. It's part of my job as a knight.
"Oh, ......, is that your duty as 'Iris's bodyguard'?
Something like that. I'm off today. So why are you here, Miss Aena?


I'm not sure if it's funny that I'm here.　In case you were wondering, I'm still a sixteen year old maiden, which is just about right for a ...... student.
I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here. Are you alone?
No, I've brought some of my men with me, but they're on standby. As for Mercier, well, I guess I don't have to tell you. I'm just here on a quick errand. It's part of my job as a military man.
You came to the school on military business ......?
Yeah, I just came to talk to you about the school that Iris goes to. Well, I guess I can talk to you about it. As a matter of fact, I'm planning to 'study abroad' in the Kingdom.
"I see. ...... study abroad--study abroad?

　I couldn't help but ask back. I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm going to 'study' abroad. It's quite cute, but also quite unexpected. It's even more convenient if you're an instructor here. I've been meaning to look around, but ...... I've decided to come here.

　Aena made such a declaration.
　This is the moment when the daughter of an Imperial Marshal decided to study abroad in front of me, such an important matter.