147 147. Duel




 Iris saw the sky clearing and the wards collapsing. He understood that the mission had been a success and that each of them had done their part.
 It's a good thing that you're not the only one. ...... will not wake up for a while.

I'm not sure what to say.

 I'm not sure what to say. In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find one.
 Iris gulped when she saw the scene.
 Mariel had saved Iris's life, but the sight of her overwhelming the mages made her feel a little scared. She was the sister of her mentor, Alta Schweizer, and considering that, it was no surprise that she was a powerful person.
 Still, it was true that she had come as a reinforcement.
 Iris bowed her head and thanked Mariel.

Thank you for your help, Mariel.
It's okay. It's all right. I had something to do with you anyway.
"...... me?
Yeah, yeah. I wanted to ask you something, Iris.

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
 After the battle with the mages, she does not have a single scratch on her.
 There was not a stain on her clothes, proving that Mariel was highly skilled.

"Do you intend to become a king, Iris?
"Yes!

 But what she said was something that Iris didn't expect to hear.
 Mariel is asking Iris if she is planning to become a king.
 She hadn't expected to be asked so many questions about her 'future' just today.

"Why now?
"Because now is the time I need to ask. That's why I came all the way to King's Landing.
That's why you came to King's Landing, is that what you're asking me ......?
Yes.

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. --She's not lying.
 If that is the case, was it not a coincidence that she first met Iris?
 I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.
 ...... The truth is easy to answer.
 Iris does not intend to become a king.
 He is a knight, not a ruler.
 He will fight as a knight and become a knight like his father, or even better than his father.
 You'll be able to get a lot more than that.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm not able to get engaged to you, but I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm not able to get engaged to you.
(......, why are you saying that now? ......)

 Then Iris remembered the conversation she had with Cashel earlier.
 You want to be a knight, you want to be with Alta, and then you think about the person you love. It's as if Iris is "in love with Arta".
 What Mariel is asking is not about such impure talk.
 I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's in love with you.

"Yes.

 However, he immediately felt a presence that made him distance himself from Mariel.
 This is the first time I've ever felt this kind of ...... force against myself.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

You're right, Iris. If you don't step back now, your head will have jumped.
"...... What do you mean, what do you mean? Didn't Marielle come here to help me ......?
Yes, she did, a moment ago. But not anymore. You're trying to hide your true feelings. What I want to hear is your true, honest, unvarnished feelings. Hmm, hey ......? Do you know this phrase? It's called "talking with your fists.

 Mariel draws her sword. No, what Mariel holds in her hand is a steel threaded sword.
 There is no blade, and even if she did, it would not be visible.
 But then she pulls out another sword.
Both the Hundred Foot and the Steel Sword were used by the Swordsmen, but it was only the Steel Sword that Mariel had just used in battle.
 There are probably only a few people in this world who can handle that one sword properly.
 Marielle, holding up such a sword and another one that would be difficult to handle, said.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here. I'd like to hear your true thoughts as we fight.
"Why do I have to fight with you, Mariel?
I've already answered that. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. I didn't expect to find myself in this situation first.

 Mariel glanced around her. --It's no coincidence that she came with a sword.
 From the beginning, she had come here with the intention of fighting.
 It's not just the mages, but the ...... Iris that she came here to fight.
 If you're not sure what you're looking for, you can always ask for help.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.



(Why is it that Mr. Ein is ......, but now is not the time to be thinking about that?

 I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

It's a good look. The hesitation disappears and the face of a swordsman immediately becomes. You're willing to fight me, aren't you?
"...... I don't think I'm in that situation right now, to be honest. But since you're not going to let me off the hook, I'll take it.
I've been waiting for you to say that. So let's start ......, shall we?

 With Mariel's words, everything around you is being cut into pieces.

I'm coming.

 With the words, Iris begins to move.
 The duel between Iris and Marielle has begun.