...... It's a very quiet night, isn't it?

　Helen, who was walking next to me, let out an exclamation of disappointment, a change from the nervousness she had shown earlier.
　I nodded my head.

"Yeah. I feel the same as always.

　There were already few people walking around the town.
　Of course, there is no guarantee that the enemy will attack even if Helen and I are patrolling, but judging from their movements, they are definitely targeting a knight of ability.
　I'm not sure if they're even aware of what Helen and I are up to.

I'm not sure if he's even checking on what Helen and I are doing, but you can't let your guard down at a time like this.　You have to concentrate, concentrate ......!

　Helen slapped herself on both cheeks and looked forward with a serious expression.
　I couldn't help but smile at the sight of her. Perhaps she has a quality that can brighten others' day.
　The type of knight like Helen is relatively rare.

You never know when the enemy will strike, you know. From what I've heard, they weren't trying to surprise us.
"Yes, sir. According to the report, it seems that the enemy basically follows the pattern of 'coming straight at us from the front'. It seems like a strange way to go about it, even if the goal is to strike in the dark. ......
In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to take advantage of it.
That's true!　I'm sure there are other first class officers patrolling the streets.

　Helen was right, it seems that first officers are taking action in many places. I'd say they're on high alert.
　Of course, not all first officers have been summoned to King's Landing, and there are only a limited number of them.
　On the contrary, if the enemy is planning to attack us, there is a good chance that they will come to us.
　Remyll also said that he was carrying out some kind of strategy, and if it worked, he might be able to greatly reduce the enemy's strength.
　Also, Aena would have started to move with the men she brought with her.
　They are moving to monitor the enemy's movements through a different route than we are. She said that she has "excellent subordinates" with her, and based on Aena's abilities, she can be trusted.
　So what I'm going to do is the same -- first, I'm going to recreate the situation of the knights who were attacked.
　I'll leave the school to Aria. ...... Although she seemed to agree with me about not telling Iris about the incident, I could see the frustration on Aria's face.
　If it had been Iris who was the target - I might not have chosen not to tell her either.

"......
"What's wrong?
What's wrong?　No, I'm sorry. I was just thinking about something.
Thinking ...... about that student, by any chance?
Something like that.
It's amazing that you're not only a knight, but also an instructor and an escort.
Teaching is just a part of infiltration.
Teaching seems to be a tough job, doesn't it? I used to want to be a teacher too.
Is that so?
Yes!　My brother told me that I would be better suited for that. ...... I am glad that I chose the path of a knight. I was able to follow in my brother's footsteps.

　Helen's face looked somewhat fragile.
　As for Helen's brother, Bel, she herself had said that she didn't care about him.
　However, it was still early days since his death. Talking about her brother may remind her of some things.
　Helen continued.

"As a knight, they say it is an honor to fight and die. My father and mother were sad to hear of my brother's death, but they said they were 'proud' of him. I am the same. I want to be the kind of knight they say I am.

　Helen's expression changed to one of determination. She was determined to fight as a knight, but at the same time she was somewhat unstable.

Helen, you are--!

　Just as I was about to speak to her, I noticed a presence approaching from the front.
　Helen seemed to have noticed it as well, and was already touching the hilt of her sword at her waist and taking a stance.
　What came from the front was a knight in jet-black armor.

I didn't think he would actually show up.
But this is our chance. ......!　Let's capture the enemy!

　I nodded at Helen's words and drew my sword away. The Blue Armor Sword is still being repaired, and I'm using an unmarked sword that is widely used by all knights. --In some cases, I may have to take out the Silver Spirit Sword.
　With that in mind, I confronted the jet-black knight.