Heiron came to me and glanced at Aria.
　He glances at Aria. Aria holds up her dagger warily.

I don't think there's any need to be so cautious. I'm one of the leaders of the ...... Order, as he says.
"That's right, Aria.
That's right, Miss Aria.　If you say so, doctor.

　As if obeying my words, Aria tucked the dagger into her pocket.
　Heiron nodded curiously as he watched her.

It seems that your instructor is a student of ......'s, but he seems to be quite competent. How about joining the Order after you graduate?
I'm not interested in .......
Oh, I see.

　Even though I lowered my weapon, it doesn't mean that Aria's guard is down.
　You can't help but think that there's something going on when you contact me in this situation.
　In the first place, I'm surprised that the Knight Commander, Haylon, has come directly to the scene.
　That's how important this meeting is, I suppose.
　I ask him.

"So, what can I do for you? I'm sure you're in the middle of something.
"Yes, I am. But I've left the other side to my men. Since we're in the same area, I thought I'd at least say hello. First Officer Schweizer.
"I see. It's true that it's been a while since we've spoken face to face like this.
It's only natural, since cooperation between the knights often goes through the Knight Commander and his liaison officer.
"Then shouldn't we do the same when we need to?
Hmm ...... you're right, but I told you this was a greeting. Or are you also wary of me?

　Haylon glanced at Aria again.
　Aria frowns a little suspiciously, but doesn't say anything back.
　I let out a small sigh and replied with a smile.

I let out a small sigh and reply with a smile, "Haha, no way. That's exactly what you said, we're in the same area. And we're on the same mission, you know. Escorting two of the four great nobles.
We both have the same people to protect ......, that's why. In fact, don't you think that's the way a knight's order should be?
"The way ...... the Order should be?

　As if to repeat Hayron's words, I ask the question.
　I don't know what he means by that, but he seems to want to talk to me.

"Yes. You may know that ...... the five orders of knights are ostensibly in a cooperative relationship, but behind the scenes they are constantly fighting factions. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help. This is not just my opinion, it is the common perception of all the knight orders.
"I see. I'm not familiar with such factions.
Even if you're not interested, you'll be involved. As you know, this meeting is for the purpose of ...... joining forces with the Knights of the Holy Armor.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I've heard that the Knights of the Holy Armor have an elite group of knights as well, as they defend the side of the Empire.
　The knights who have come here must also be highly skilled.
　It's quite simple - 'if we form an alliance, we're on the same side', that's how they greet each other.
　But I don't think that Iris's answer will be satisfactory to Haylon.
　After all, she is planning to refuse the engagement.
　Or perhaps ...... even if she does, she still needs to connect with us.

First of all, could you please not talk about such things too much in front of the students?
"Oh, excuse me. But the young lady there belongs to the Rheinfell family, right?　I'm sure it's not a problem to ask. No, it's more of an interest to you, isn't it?　Do you know why Iris over there is at the ...... meeting?
".......

　Aria did not answer. But that much is known to all the Knights.
　And Aria's existence is at least known to the public because of the previous commotion - though the reason Haylon doesn't mention it is because he doesn't want to.

So, I'll respond to you as an officer. If we were to form an alliance, I would appreciate it. As for me, even if it doesn't come to that, I think it would be better to avoid conflict.
"Of course, I agree with you. First Officer Schweizer, by the way, are you planning to transfer to another order?
"Transfer?
Yes, I think very highly of you. I can offer you much better treatment than Remyll. ......
I'm not sure if you're here to recruit me or not.
I'd at least headhunt you if I had the chance. Unfortunately, unlike other knightly orders, I don't have anyone who is noticeably stronger than me. ....... Specifically, I can pay you three times as much as Remyll.
"...... three times.

　I look at Haylon with a slightly surprised expression.


　If you're talking about money, I wonder if you've done some research on me.
　If you are a knight, you should be able to get the best out of it.
　There are traps to sweet talk, but if I had just joined the ...... Knights, there is a chance I would have taken the offer.
　But, unfortunately, not anymore.

I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
"I see. Well, she's young, but she's good at her job. Perhaps it's because of her that I was able to make you my subordinate. So you can talk to her whenever you feel like it.
"Yes, when I get the chance.

　When I answered, Haylon turned on his heel and left. ...... I didn't expect him to not only talk about the alliance, but to recruit me as well.
　It's a good idea to tell Remyll that you've had this conversation.

"Sir, is that man really the Commander of the Order?
"Yes, that's right, sir. Why?
Because ...... doesn't seem like a very nice person.
I taught you at the beginning not to judge people by their appearance. He's a Knight Commander too. I think we share the same desire to protect this country.
"But...!

　Just as Aria was about to continue, she noticed something and looked up at the sky.
　I noticed it right away, too.
　I felt a chill all over my body, I guess you could call it. Is this feeling some kind of magic?
　As I became aware of it, the color of the clear sky changed as if it were reversing.
　When I looked around from the building, I saw that there seemed to be a large warding system covering the area.
　I glanced over at Haylon.

"This is .......

　He, too, is looking up at the sky as if to stare.
　I wondered if he had done something with the timing, but apparently not.

Doctor, let's go to Iris.
"Ms. Aria, let's be calm first...that was fast.

　Aria jumped off the building before I could hear her.
　When it comes to Iris, she acts fast. I'd like to go after her right away, but if she doesn't know what's going on, she should probably cooperate with Haylon here.
　That's what I thought, but it seems that there isn't much time left in the situation.
　I could see that something was coming from the center of the ward in the sky, from the hole that had been created there.