--Garden, below the castle of King's Landing.

　On a starry night in the dark, Huta and Lilac were in the garden square.

　This was the private property of the royal family, and Lilac had already cleared it of people.

　There was a slight hint of human presence, but Lilac dismissed it as a trifle and held up her contessa.

"Are you sure?
"Yes. Let's have some fun.
"If you say so, Princess, then I'll do my best.

　With that, Futa held up the conches in the same way as Lilac.

　At that moment, the air in Futa suddenly changed.

　Lilac learned today that this is what is called fighting spirit.

It's ...... good, it's comfortable.

　Lilac closed her eyes once and said with a bite.

　Even when her vision was obscured, she could see the spirit of the man standing in front of her.

　The energy of a man whose swordplay was more skilled and refined than her own.

　He opened his eyes and swung his contessa.



"Shall we begin?
"Yes. Anytime.





　The lilac of the contessa is about to play a sortie! "Yes.





　

　The start was the same as this morning.

　The lilac, which blurred and disappeared, stabbed into the air from a blind spot.

　It's the same as this morning.

　The sword, which had been fully extended in the thrust, carelessly flashed horizontally.

　The iron echoes. Sparks fly.

　Futa catches it with his own konzesh and cleaves it away.
　Lilac is knocked off balance by the sword, along with her dominant arm.

　But she spun around to face away from him.
　She thrusts the second blow with all her might.

　Lilac's stance was bad, but she recovered at this speed, and her sword was not something that she could take.

　In fact, it was a technique that he would never be able to unleash against someone from this country.
　She couldn't deal with it and would fall down helplessly.

　So, Lilac raised the corner of her mouth.

"You look cool.

　Huta, without moving a muscle, instantly placed a conch on the throat of the target.

　In the same moment, Lilac swung her conches as if she were trying to defend herself.

　The sound of blades clashing echoes, echoes, echoes.

　It was like a beast that was not afraid of the sparks flying around, but rather used them to blind itself and create an advantageous situation.

It's like a beast trying to create an advantageous situation.

　What she performed was her secret technique that could be called a special kill.
　It was a series of stabbing blows like a thundering rain that she had devised after improving the Estoc swordsmanship she had learned at the court to one that dealt with the Konzesh.

　The fastest sword technique that makes you feel as if your pawns have increased to twenty or thirty, spreads like a spread and pierces the enemy.

　The reason I named it rain is because there is no one in this world who can avoid all rain.


　But," Lilac said, crossing her gaze with her opponent.


　--You're different, aren't you?



(Imitation: Lilac M. Fangini = The Court's Own Style of Swordsmanship: Rain (Deshtsu))



　In an instant, a dull rumble echoed through the air, like 'rain'.

"Hmm, haha!

　--Fun.


　It was the same when I had my first match with Futa this morning.

　The exchange of swords seemed to respond to everything I did.

　Her ability and skill affirmed what Lilac had learned so far, and showed me that there was more to come.

　The girl Lilac M. Fangini is the strongest swordswoman in the kingdom.

　No one could stand against her.
　And she has the fighting spirit and the authority of a noble. The combination of a strong mind and a high education kept everyone away from her.

　They avoided her as if she was no match for anything.

　So she went about all her endeavors alone.

　Not just swordsmanship, but all things, alone.


　I guess that's why.


　Only one. I was delighted to see that there was a "superior" in the framework of swordsmanship, Futa.


　I couldn't help but throw away my hood, which was so important for hiding, because it was in the way.




　Futa easily avoided Lilac's stab with a half-hearted deflection, and then raised his contessa.

　It's not good, and he rolls over to avoid it, throwing his back out.
　The Konzesch of Futa swung down and cut through the air.

"No, Princess!　No, no, no, you're not rolling on the ground.

　Lilac brushes away her hair as Futa's eyes widen.
　Lilac brushes her hair away, her silvery hair shimmering in the night stars.

I'll take a shower later, whatever you want.
If I'm not mistaken, princesses are supposed to take better care of their hair.
If I'm not mistaken, princesses are supposed to take better care of their hair.

　"If I'm not mistaken, princesses are supposed to take better care of their hair.



"The order of precedence is as I said before. The right thing to do is to give it your all here.

　Then Futa gave a small sigh, and looked up.

　He looked as if he had made up his mind.

"...... I understand.
Do you understand?
I'm not sure what to do.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

I'll give you all the help I can.

　I'm sure you'll understand.

I'm not sure what to say.　

　Lilac trembled as she was bathed in it.
　It wasn't fear. Not fear. A shiver, if you will.

　It was a strong, squeezing intimidation that felt painfully good.

　The closest you can get is rapture.

　Cheeks flushed with vermilion.
　Fortunately, Futa won't be able to see you in the darkness of the night.

　Exhaling hotly, Lilac readied herself.

　This is why I can't resist.


　The figure of Futa in front of her disappeared.

　He said he was going all out. Then he would swing his sword as hard as Lilac.


　Lilac swung Konzesh backwards, on the spot.


　The dull clang of steel echoed through the silent night.

"Well played, Princess.
I'm good at detecting signs.

　I'm good at detecting signs." Huta's contessa flashed as she felt the presence on her back.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

I'm not going to be able to do that.

The blade flashed like a thunderbolt.

　The blade flashes like lightning.
　The blade flashes like lightning. A piercing thrust from the abdomen to the throat at close range.

"I can see you.

(Imitation: Lilac M. Fangini = Court Martial Arts: Gryjumod)

　Futa's blow came from above. It collides with Lilac's thrust from below, and recoils as if it were going to burst.

　The numb arm feels good.

...... Huh, huh.

　I didn't even notice that I was breathing.
　I was so immersed in it that I couldn't even manage my workout or stamina.


It's ...... fun, isn't it?

　The corners of his mouth naturally lifted.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before.

I'm sure you'll find that every time I cross swords with you, it's easy to see where I fall short, where I can't reach.

　With that, Lilac thrust her sword out to pierce Futa.

　Lilac thrusts her sword out to pierce Futa, only to be repelled by him.

"Every time you try this or that, no matter what you try, your stronghold will not be broken.
"That's...

　Futa was about to interrupt.

　He wondered if he could enjoy a stronghold that would never fall.

　The flashback of the Colosseum said.

　Your fight is boring.

　But.

"That's why I want to destroy it!

　I swing my sword. Futa flips it.
　Swing, swing, swing, swing, swing, swing.

"Someday. One day. I want to destroy it!　That's what your sword makes me think!

"My sword.

Yes, your sword. There's no limit to what I can accomplish beyond you. That's what it feels like. So!

　The contessa was flicked from Lilac's hand.

　Futa's contessa had struck her down with the exact same technique.

　Lilac exhaled as she watched the Kontse slide across the ground.

So much for tonight. But I want to be with you again and again. I want to be there with you. Do you understand?

　With a fragile smile, Lilac said.

　Futa didn't really feel it yet.


　But her feelings were still felt through her sword.


I understand. As long as it's okay with me.

"Very well.

　They smiled at each other.



　The first time we met, it was over.