I didn't expect this.

　Reidle, the captain of the Dragon Cavalry, sighed.

　In front of him was the training ground.

　There, two women were now facing each other.

　One was Illtimina, holding a white spear in her hand.

　The other was Amieukel, who was holding a wide sword that had been prepared in the training ground.

　Thump.

　The two men's gazes sparked.

''You made a mockery of the 'Shumurian Dragon Cavalry'. You're ready, aren't you?''

　crunch

　The dragon knight girl pointed the sword tip of her wide sword at Illtimina-san.

　But Illtimina-san.

Phew!

　She laughs at the threat.

　Then, with her crimson eyes, she stared back at the girl

You are the one who will not be forgiven for insulting Merle.

　Huon

　He spins the white spear and points the tip of the spear back at Amieukel-san.

　Bilili.

(W.....

　A tremendous 'pressure' is being released around the two of them.

　It's like a gust of wind.

　Kilt-san is looking at the two of them with a difficult face and arms folded.

　Solstice clasped her hands together as if in prayer.

　Reydol-san, Coloncude-san, and Po-chan remained silent and stared at the situation, while Renu-san was awed by one of them when no one stopped her.

(Illtimina-san........)

　I stare at her, as if I were praying too.

　Goggle.

　Someone's throat rang-- at that moment.

Ha!

　bang

　Mr. Amieukel's foothold caved in and she rushed forward.

(Fast!)

　By the time I noticed, the dragon knight girl had already dived to the bosom of Illtimina-san, who was holding a spear.

　It's like an instantaneous movement.

　That wide sword was about to be wielded.

　Gagiiin.

What?

　Instantly, Amieukel-san's body was flung backwards.

(Eh....?)

　Mr. Amieukel manages to regain his position in the air and land on his feet.

'Kukaku.'

　A frustrated voice.

　Out of that gaze, before I knew it, Illtimina-san's white spear was in a swinging stance.

(No way, a counter!)

　I didn't see anything.

You're--you're fast.

　Mr. Reidle muttered in surprise.

　Mr. Kilt also laughed.

'Irna, you've risen to great heights again.

　I knew it.

　It seems that the two of them could see the offense and defense that I couldn't see.

　And then Illtimina-san readjusted her white spear.

''Don't tell me it's this good?''
Tsk.

　Mr. Amichael clicked his tongue.

Don't get cocky!

　bang

　He kicks the ground again and rushes forward.

　Ta-da!

　Reaching the front of Illtimina's front, she carved out a quick step.

(An alter ego!)

　Fast enough to give the illusion of that.

　To my eyes, it looks like Mr. Amyukel has become three.

　And.

!

　Shucks. Shucks.

　In the same way, Mr. Illtimina altered into three people.

　The three Amyukel-san's look of surprise.

　Reidl-san also rolled his eyes.　

''Can you keep up with Amuikel's speed!

　Marvel.　

　Ding, giggle, giggle, giggle.

　A total of six weapons disappeared in a haze, sending violent sparks into space.

　It's too great to know what's going on.

(.........Okay.)

　I took a deep breath.

Extreme focus!

　All concentration was invested in sight alone.

　The world lost color, sound disappeared, and time slowed down in its place.

　In the midst of it all, I could finally see.

(Ugh, wow.)

　It was a tremendous offense by Iltimina and Amieuxel.

　They weren't really altering themselves.

　The two of them were just trying to secure a position in their favor while moving at great speed.

　And their spears and swords clash with each other, blocking their movements.

(Great.........!)

　It was like a divine exchange.

　With a single flick of the wrist.

　With a push of that fingertip.

　Each weapon moved like a living creature, attacking the position it was aimed at with unerring precision.

　A world of extreme concentration.

　Even within that, the two of them were moving at a hazy speed.

''Ha!''

　No, I can't take it anymore!

Haha.

　I lost focus and let out a breath as if I were being played.

　Gink, gakikiin.

　Color and sound returned to the world and the flow of time felt normal.

　In the midst of it all, the two of them were still fighting.

(No kidding?　(Can you two still be in the world of extreme concentration I was in?!

　I am astounded by that fact.

'Awesome ... really too awesome, both of you.

　I say, almost crying.

　And Mr. Kilt and Mr. Reidle looked at me in surprise.

'No way,'
Did you see them move, Merle?

　Huh?

Uh-huh. It's just for a little while.

　I answered honestly.

　Mr. Kilt was stunned and Mr. Reidl looked at me.

''Well I may have misjudged your abilities as well.

(??)

　What do you mean?

　snappingly

　Kilt-san's hand was placed on my bewildered head.

　He stroked my hair a little roughly.

It's just amazing how much you've grown.
'Well...'
Well, this is what we have to do. Don't miss it.

　in one go

　Saying that, I forced my gaze to turn my gaze towards Illtimina-san and the others' fight.

(Ah, yes.)

　I stare at it, too, in a panic.

　And.

　pshaw

(A)

　The figure of Amieukel-san, who had been visible to the three of them, disappeared by herself.

''Ku........''

　The dragon knight girl has an impatient look on her face.

　Pash.

　After a delay, Iltimina-san's figure disappears by one as well.

''.........''

　But her expression remained calm.

　Pshaw.

　Another one, Amuikel-san, disappeared.

　After a delay, Iltimina-san's figure also disappears with another one, pash.........

(.........could this be?)

　I had a feeling.

Okay ... extreme focus!

　I plunged into the grey world once more.

(Ah.)

　And I noticed it right away.

　The offense and defense of Iltimina-san and Amyukel-san, which were evenly matched, there was a clear superiority there.

　Against the unchanging and accurate white spear, the movement of the wide sword was disrupted.

　Amieukel-san is being pushed more.

(I'm about to lose focus!)

　The dragon knight girl's face looked very distressed.

　Although there was no room for Illtimina-san's beauty, I could clearly see from my eyes that her concentration was more sustained.

''Kahaha.''

　For the second time my concentration was quickly broken.

　Gimp, gagan, kiiin.

　In front of me, spears and swords clashing with sparks.

　And.

　Gagiiiiin.

d*mn it!

　With a scream from Amieukel-san, the wide sword flashed loudly.

　Huogh.

　Without missing that momentary gap, the beautiful blade of the white spear was applied to Amieukel-san's throat.



　A frustrated Ms. Amieukel.

　Ms. Illtimina looks at her quietly, her beauty drenched in sweat.

　Ms. Reidl took a step in front of us.

'That's enough!'

　A sharp voice.

　And.

"Amyukel, you lose.
Huh.

　At the decision from the captain of the dragon squadron, Amieukel-san closes her eyes tightly.

''........Next time, I won't lose.

　A declaration of defeat escapes from her mouth.

　The wide sword spills out of her hand and falls to the ground, reflecting the sunlight.

　Ralang!

　The sound echoed loudly in the training grounds.


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I hope it doesn't make you feel better.　That one was a Thanatos magic armor and this one was a mass-produced sword!

　Mr. Amyukel's lips twitched.

'And I'm a 'dragon knight'!　If you're riding a dragon, you can't...
Okay.

　Illtimina cowered her shoulders.

'Then next time you'll have to ride the dragon.
Ku......

　Mr. Amyukel biting his teeth.

　Mr. Illtimina can afford to be a winner.

'Iltimina-san!
You did it, sister Irna!

　Ta-tah-tat-tat.

　We ran up to her.

　Poof.

　One step ahead of her, Soltis jumps onto her sister's stomach and Ms. Illtimina looks surprised.

'Sol, Marle,'

　She laughed immediately and patted our heads.
　Ehehe.

''That was awesome, Illtimina.
Thank you. Thanks to the support of Merle and the others.

　I said happily, and she squatted down and hugged herself between our faces.

　Thrice.

(Wha?　(Wha?)

　Her smooth skin smells sweatier than usual and smells sweeter than usual, which makes me a little nervous.

''Mmm~''

　Ms. Illtimina herself has a look on her face that is somewhat of a reward to herself.

　Ms. Kilt is smiling bitterly.

　By the way, Mr. Colontude and Poe are

Oh.
..........

　sound of blinking

　He was clapping for the victor with a somewhat impressed look on his face.

　Mr. Renu exhaled heavily, relieved that the matter was settled for now.

　Mr. Reidl approached his losing subordinate.

'Are you alright, amiukel?'
I'm fine.

　Mr. Amieukel answers, holding his right wrist with his left hand.

(Oh...?)

　Is he hurt?

"Merle?

　I removed Illtimina-san's hand and approached the dragon knight girl.

　I ran my 'fairy sword' through the air.

Take away Mr. Amukel's pain. --Hilio!

While shining the "bracelet with a magic stone", he touched the right wrist of the astonished Amyukel-san.

　Pah.

　A thin green light is sucked in.

　The swelling in his right wrist slowly recedes.

　The two dragon knights have startled faces.



　Mr. Amieukel thanked her in a somewhat complicated way.

'Nope.'

　I laughed and shook my head.

　Then I just stared at her.

　Even though I had lost, I thought that Ms. Amyukel was really strong.

　She was two or three years younger than Ms. Illtimina.

　Would Iltimina-san have had the same strength when she was her age?

　No. Would Mr. Illtimina have won when he met me?

(Probably not.)

　At least that's how I felt.

　At the young age of a teenager, Amieukel-san, who belongs to the strongest dragon cavalry in the kingdom, is an undeniable genius girl.

''.........''

　Under my gaze, Mr. Amukel seemed somewhat uncomfortable.

　Soaring.

　She started teasing her gray hair and her cheeks were a little red.

(?)

　You've been wondering.

No, no, Merle.

　in one go

　Suddenly, Illtimina-san pulled me by the shoulders.
　Eh?

'You can't keep staring so straight in a woman's face!　You'll give them the wrong idea, won't you?

　What do you mean by wrong...?

　At my scowling, Illtimina-san gives me a toothy look and eventually sighs heavily.

　Solstice gives me a cold look.

"Unaware.

　I blurted out.　

(Huh, what are you talking about?)

　Mr. Reidle looked at us with a wry smile.

　Then he looked at his hands.

'I didn't feel like I was that good when I held your hand. I guess I misjudged it.

　I muttered.

'She's not very stable, you know.

　Ms. Kilt replied to that.

　Mr. Raidle's gaze turned to her.

'I have the ability, but I haven't always been able to demonstrate it. But when it comes to Merle, his abilities are at their best. That is the kind of woman she is.
Oh, really?

　He looked at the new 'Golden Mark Demon Hunter' with interest.

　Mr. Kilt nodded.

Merle is special. He can grow amazingly fast if you let him out of your sight.
Wow.
I want to watch you grow up, and you're in for a real treat, Master.

　He smiled at that.

　Mr. Reidle looked at Mr. Kilt's profile as he said this with a very rare look on his face.

　While meeting his gaze, Mr. Kilt slowly turned around.

'So, Raydol?'
Hmm?

　Mr. Raydle nodded his head.

　She looked at him with her golden eyes.

Are you sure this is the best you can do for your tea?

　Kilt-san asked the captain of the dragon cavalry in a low voice.


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(What ... a farce?)

　Mr. Kilt's words were heard by everyone in the room.

　Reidl-san didn't answer.

　He just looked at the 'Golden Mark Demon Hunter' who spoke up, as if he was troubled.

''What do you mean by farce?''

　An impatient Solstice asks.

　'That's on behalf of all of us.

''It's not very likely. This man has arranged for the foul-mouthed Aminkel to accompany him to fight Irna on this occasion.

(...what?)

Otherwise, why bother turning the meeting place into a training ground?

　We looked at Mr. Reidl, aghast.

　Among them was Mr. Amukel himself.

　At everyone's gaze, Mr. Raydor let out a breath and

Yeah.

　He admitted as if in contemplation.　

'Eh ... are you serious, Captain!

　Mr. Amieukel's jaw is just off the hook.

(Why?

It's simple. I wanted to see with my own eyes what the new 'Golden Mark' was capable of.

　As he said it, he looked at Miss Illtimina.

　There was a quiet pressure in those golden eyes that seemed to see through everything.

　Grrrr.

　As if to endure the pressure of her gaze, Illtimina-san makes her expression severe.

''.........''

　Leydre Kwokka.

　As the captain of the Shumurian Dragon Cavalry, his ability should definitely be higher than his subordinate, Amieukel-san.

　Who is stronger, Kirt-san or who is stronger?

　That would be the level of person.

　He says.

'There were doubts in the upper Shumurian hierarchy about her abilities. Amyukel was one of them.
..........

　The dragon knight girl.

It's... well, it is.

　And a little frustrated.

　Mr. Reidle laughs.

'But I'm sure you'll agree with me now.
..........
In the same way, we desperately needed to see how 'Illtimina Wong is capable'.

　As if to tell us, he says.

(............)

　I looked up at Illtimina-san's profile.

　But there was no sign of anger on her face, and she seemed to be accepting the fact in a matter-of-fact way.

　Probably because choosing to fight was my own choice, and even if someone else had an agenda, there was no hesitation or regret in it.

　He noticed my gaze.

　smiling

　She smiled gently and patted my head as if to say, 'It's okay.

(............I fought for my honor.

　That reminder made me feel kind of excited.

　But the companionable Mr. Kilt still seemed unhappy.

　Frowning at his good looks.

"Then tell them to fight honestly from the start.
It was part of the confirmation process to see how he would respond to Amichael's challenge.

　Mr. Raydle replies glibly.

'Oh, say this and say that ... you're totally glib, Raydle.
You're f*cked.

　Reidl-san laughed at the disgruntled demon princess.

　To the captain of the dragon cavalry, Kirt-san tried to solicit something more from him.

　Just before that.

-Please keep your anger to yourself at bay, Kirto Amandes.　

　That dainty voice sounded.

(!)

　We turn around.

　There were several men and women in the passage leading to the training grounds.

　The person standing at the head of the group was a petite, beautiful girl in a dress.

　Her light blue hair was cropped above her shoulders.

　On top of that, a tiara was adorned with a tiara, and in her young but beautiful white face, her blue and gold odd-eye eyes shone as she stared at us.

　Zach.

　We knelt in unison on the dirt ground.

　Renu said, "What?　Huh? I was puzzled, and hurriedly followed our lead.

　The girl covered her mouth with a fluttering hand and

Ladies and gentlemen, here's your chance to get your attention.

　I laughed gracefully.　

　The third princess of the Kingdom of Shumuria, Lechlia Greig ad Shumuria - the noble princess was finally here.