--a few months ago. The dungeons of the royal castle.

"...... I see. That means I'm going to be put on trial.

　Deep in the dungeon where the light does not shine. I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.
　In the event that you've got a lot of time and energy, you'll be able to make use of it.

I'm sorry, ......, I'm just not strong enough.
What?　I learned a while ago that big mountains come with risks. I didn't think fifty million gold would be such a high price to pay.

　I regret being a hit man.
　But I also know that regret is not an option.

　If you're going to be put on trial, you should take it in stride.
　Above all, I have lost.

　With that thought in mind, the young man looked up as if he had made up his mind.

　His height, even though he was sitting down, was probably equal to or taller than Futa.

Don't be so downhearted. Being put on trial means that your guilt is confirmed. It doesn't mean you'll be given a harsh punishment.
Is that so?
No. I'll do everything I can.

　The First Princess smiled softly, as if she were a saint of mercy.

　The young man scratches his head and asks.

　The young man scratched his head and asked, "The girl next to me doesn't see any sign of magic. I don't think she's being tricked by that kind of thing.

　But I don't understand.

　I'm aware that I'm a felon who rampaged through King's Landing and damaged many buildings.
　Then why is she pretending to be so kind to me?

"Hey, Princess. What's your reason for protecting me?
"Why?　Do you need a reason to care for someone in a dangerous position?
Oh, no, that's fine. It's just .........

　It's a lie.
　But I didn't mean to blame you for that.
　There is no value in honestly telling a person who is going to die that you are going to die. I know that.

　But she came all this way to see me.

　If you think you can keep her alive.
　If you think you can do anything about this situation.

　I just wish she'd be honest and say she was here to sell me a favor.

　As the young man looked at her, the princess wore a somewhat troubled look on her face.
　She paused for a few moments as if she was pondering what to do.

"Well, yes. Strangely enough, you don't seem to be able to tell lies.
"Yeah, well. I've always been kind of sensitive to people who lie, or rather, ...... say things they don't mean. I'm not stupid, you know. I know what you mean.
"There are a lot of fools in this world. ......

　I'm not an idiot.

　I'm sorry to say that lately, I've been meeting people who are different from those in the royal castle, and I've come to be a good judge of character.

　Or is it that all swordsmen are sharp?

　Remembering the weak-minded spearman, she shook her head.

Let me tell you the truth. I know you're going to have a hard time, but I'll deal with the prison sentence.
Thanks a lot. ...... And why is that?

　Izna Sienzan remembers well her answer to that question.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　He gently touched the contessa on his waist and said.

It's because I want to have a go at you, too.


　There was no hint of a lie.




















　--Outside the arena spectacle. Outside the arena spectacle.

"......".

　It's a beautiful firework display.
　The girl's lovely singing voice reaches the wind.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　A hammer axe carried on his shoulder. He scratched his head with his blood-stained left hand.

　And then - a pile of people at his feet.

"Can we stop now?　Didn't you guys just ruin the plan?
"Shut up!　You-Know-Who is still fighting!

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
　Even so, Izuna could not help but feel a little pity for this woman healer's tragic expression.



Why do you have to be so desperate?
Of course I am!　Because they'll kill me if I fail!

　I don't know," Izuna tilted her head.
　It's a bit of a misnomer to say that they'll kill you for smashing up a building.
　It is not too early to say that you will be killed without question.

　However, it is also true that the princess seemed to be interested in Izuna's way of being a warrior.

　What kind of action will she take against the girl in front of her?
　I'm sure you're not the only one.

Well... You're looking backwards.
What?
I'm not stupid. I get it. If you're afraid you're going to fail and get yourself killed, you shouldn't have gone to ...... in the first place.
That's a beautiful thing, isn't it?　Somebody had to do it!　"Someone had to do it! To stop the scoundrel!
I'm just saying that that someone shouldn't have been you.

　The healer is also a mage.
　She couldn't retrieve a soldier who had been blown away from Izuna at close range, or to the back across from him.

　Then, she couldn't use the heal-and-pierce strategy.

　As a desperate measure, the "volunteer corps" was currently fighting alongside the man next to her.

　Even the survivors are somewhat reluctant.
　It seems that the will to save the country has waned in the face of a monster that cannot be defeated.

　This, too, is something that Izuna does not know.

　In the end, this is what happens to people who take advantage of someone else's righteousness.

　People who have nothing to do are drunk with righteousness in their spare time.
　It might have been different if he could have had a hobby, but he was too greedy to do so.

　I could have accomplished much more.

　Such fantasies are only possible if there is no one around to deny them. If there is no one around to deny it, it will bloom blackly.

　It's sort of the opposite of a beautiful lotus flower.

　Just because you heal someone doesn't make you noble.

　Rather, its power makes the heart grow fonder.

What are you talking about?
No, we've never met before.
Then at least get out of my way!　What the hell are you doing?　I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It was a perfect stage for her, and she was in a good mood with her hammer axe.

"Why? Hmmm... well, just for the heck of it. I think it's only natural to protect my place from those who would try to take away my place in the world.

　Izuna replies to the woman who shouts like she's having a tantrum.

　But as she spoke, something came to her mind as well.

　The same goes for protecting Mirabelle, who seems to have been targeted by someone.
　To protect Mirabelle, who had been targeted by someone, and to prevent her from destroying the best place where she had faced the champion.
　To protect my family members who are working hard.

　Looking back, there were many reasons why Izuna had to protect the Spectacle.

　But as he dug into them, he realized that there was something he hadn't realized.

　When it occurred to him, the corners of his mouth relaxed.

Oh, yes.

　The reason why he had come to this place with more vigor and joy than he had expected was beyond the comprehension of Izuna's brain, which was not stupid.

　But here we are, with fireworks and songs and . I think to myself, fighting with my back to the arena.



I wonder if stopping the destruction of the spectacle would be a small way to make up for it.



　I owe a lot to this city.

　I entered this city by becoming an assassin and forcing a girl to suffer with me.

　I was so desperate for my goal that I didn't think about the people around me.
　I was so desperate for my goal that I didn't think about my surroundings.

　I was pushed by a girl who was lower in the rankings, and I wanted to win, even if it meant using forbidden moves. The next thing I knew, I was being torn to shreds for no real purpose.

　At that time, I was really disgusted with myself, with my trajectory, with my life.

　I was given a chance to try again, which was a great thing. But that didn't stop me from feeling sad.
　I even went so far as to hurt the feelings of the girl I was with, thinking that if I didn't make it here, it might be the end. I'm really not a man.

　But...

　--I got to fight a champion.

　The cheers. The cheers. I'll never forget the feeling I got.

　I've found a home in King's Landing and made some good friends.
　I know there are swordsmen out there who want to fight Izuna.
　I have friends, I have training, I have fun.

　I'm sure it's because I have something to protect now.

　You're free to try to pay back some of the debt you owe more than you owe money.

The place is more important to me than you think.
"......!　You don't know what you're talking about!



　Shaking her long hair, the woman shouts.

"Think about the future of this country!　We can't let that wicked man run around!

　These were very empty words.
　Justice, who had just said that her own life was in danger, now shouted.
　But - she is not the only one who is stupid like this.
　It is the power that has brought her to this point as a general that makes her look bad.

　In the end, the thoughts of people who participate in terrorism are like this.
　This is just one sample. Most of these fallen people are stupid, lobbying, brainwashed ordinary citizens with similar thoughts to hers.

　She is not lying.
　Deep down, she just cares about life and wants to destroy spectacle.
　And the other thing I feel is fear of Izuna, the strong one standing in front of me. He wants you to die quickly, and his random attacks with magic without any foundation are like an amateur wielding a knife.

　I could tell that she was speaking her mind.
　Izuna closed his eyes quietly and muttered to himself as he fought off her blatant attacks. 　

'Well, that's for sure.

　Izuna Sienzan was calm.
　Is it the nature of a man who enjoys fighting swords, or is it that he doesn't get too excited about these battles? It depends on how you feel about it, but right now, Izuna is not enjoying the fight, and has no intention of doing so.

　It was probably because of this that she was able to continue to accept Suiren's words.
　No matter how outrageous a person may be, I will affirm what I think is right and what I understand.

　I'm sure this is another strength I gained in the capital.

"That princess smells like a lie. I know. I don't know what kind of lies she's telling, but I don't want to go near her.

　Stay out of harm's way.
　Izuna and Lilac are keeping a reasonable distance and continuing their relationship. There are some things they owe each other, such as loans and housing.
　Even though he owed her a lot, Izuna was not so foolish as to stick up for her just because of that obligation.

　Of course, he would stand up for her in these situations.
　But to be able to say when you are wrong is the value of Izuna, who has lived a life different from the social world that is matured by gratitude and honor.

If you know so much, why do you do it?
I'm sure you're not the only one. But you're right. I am.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

I've decided that if I'm going to have a fight with him, it's going to be in the arena.

　If you see the value in me as a warrior, I can't help but respond.
　I don't care about justice, the situation, or the future of the country.

　None of that matters to Izuna Sienzan as an individual.

　So I just do what I want to do.

"Gosh, ...... ugh .......

　That blow may have broken her heart.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web.


　--Speaking of smelling like a lie...


"Suiren, run!
But, but!

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

"Oh, oh, .......
"Lord Logres, ......!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

　And above all--this man.



"...... What are you doing?

　When they were out of sight.
　I'm not sure what I'm going to do, but I'm going to do it.

What?　What if this was the plan all along?
"...... Well, you. You've been betraying me all along.
Betrayal?　...... Hmm.

　There's no more Gracials in this room. The water lily is gone.
　The soldiers have fled, and all that's left is a rolling wreck.

　Logres raises the corners of his mouth in amusement as he realizes that the time for theatrics is over.

　The baritone voice, which is supposed to be pleasant to listen to, makes an unpleasant sound and jumps into Izuna's ears.


'You're a bad listener. I've always been an ally of Hura's, you know.