Morning.
I wake up to noisy signs. There is not much noise, but the signs of several people are hardening.
When I left the room and followed the signs, I arrived at a spacious entrance.
Apparently, Zvis and several men were having a conversation.
"Listen, you have to win."
"I know. Don't come here to stab me in the nail."
"I can't let the Lion Clan face down any more." Your father is mourning too. "
It looked like they were having a swordswallowing conversation.
I feel like I shouldn't ask too much, but I hide my signs and listen.
“I'll kill you if I have to. Ronnie's definitely out of the way.”
That's what I said.
He was the man next to the best warrior.
The one who used to send Tsavis a stern gaze.
"Don't do this. I'll be righteous..."
"Oh, you can win." Prove you can be the best warrior you've ever been. "
Tsavis has his hands on him.
Is it a sign of expectation, or--?
However, I was impressed by Zvis's face, which was painted with disgust.
"... I don't deserve to tell you guys, do I?"
Zuvis said to throw up.
The surroundings are furious at once.
What?
"Don't let those who were taken by Oitma come again." I'm just in the way. "
"Damn, you!"
The insulted men beat up Tsavis. The men surrounding Zuvis are hand-knotted.
It's not good...
I was grabbed by the shoulder as I was about to jump out.
"Wait, those are the [Protector] guys." Facing Tsuvis is essentially the No. 2 Lion Clan. I think it's Rogers or something like that. "
"But...."
“It's okay, they won't be able to do it.”
Zvis remained silent and beaten.
Then, satisfied, Rogues and the others looked down at Zvis as he fell to the ground and whipped his tongue.
I did.
"Look, don't ever slap me in the mouth again."
……
But Zuvis was still prying.
"Do you understand?" If we don't prove that we can be the best fighters, we'll take Seneria. Your blood is precious. "
"Don't touch my sister!"
"That's why you need to know."
Zvis's rough voice and Rogues' mocking voice echoed.
Do you know that you will never put your hand out?
Is that the only difference?
But...
Unlike Rogers' predictions, Zvis's hand extended.
I thought you said you were going to win!
Rogues blew away with a dull sound.
Zvis started a skirmish with one of the men.
Nature and power in your feet.
“No, they're like royalty. Besides, Zuvis is their next best warrior, so killing him or making him irrevocable--"
"--I 'm sorry."
Wave Quena's hand away.
Standing in front of Zvis, who was unilaterally beaten.
The blow to Rogues. Take it. The power was not good for people.
"W-What are you...!"
"Stop it, it's shameful to have multiple adult beatings." And I'm threatening you. "
"Zed...! You!"
Zvis calls out from behind.
There was a sense of surprise in the voice.
Zed?
Rogers looks at me. From the top of the head to the tip of the chin. I felt sick when I checked to make sure I was licking it.
"Oh, you're a coward who turned down that brave man." Shameless garbage. You've been to Auhemus, by the way. ”
……
"I don't know, you don't know what's going on."
Girori and I feel terrible.
There was a sense of force and intimidation. But I felt more uncomfortable than that.
……
"...... Tch"
Showing a posture of not taking a step back, Rogues clapped his tongue before returning to his heels.
"It seems to have hardened because of fear." Let's go back here today. I just came to hang my hat.
The men headed towards the door with a sneering smile.
Then Rogers looked back and said to Zvis.
"Win all the time."
"... I know"
I don't know if I should push it.
It conveys how strong their feelings are. Even if the means were imposing.
After Rogues and the others left, the air was heavy.
I'm really trying to do it.
Quena is clapping her head with her sword. I hate it.
I'm sure you'd rather not take part in this kind of contest.
But I have some refutation here.
Didn't you do it properly?
“That's great, but I totally sold my quarrels.”
"... mmm. But even Quenna was willing to do something about it, right?"
"Well, if Zeid gets into a fight, you're going to help him."
"Heeheehee... thank you"
Unexpectedly, a strange smile spills over.
Quena turned to the side with a slightly illuminated face.
"Hey, husband and wife, get out of here."
"I'm not a couple!?"
"That's right!?"
When I was a Senelian, my rank went even higher.
"I don't care. Get out of here."
Zuvis tried to return to the room with an indifferent expression on his face.
"Wait, why don't you just say one thank you?" Zed stood up and helped. "
"... oh, I'm sorry."
Zuvis didn't even try to make eye contact, but he tried to get back to the room, leaving only words like that.
I felt uncomfortable feeling like I was feeling backward somewhere.
"Hey, what are you going to do with the Holy Sword?" Even if you were to tell the Holy Maiden to return it to Suffi, that's not the purpose, right? "
"I want to be a brave man..." Can you use the Holy Sword for that? "
Can you use it?
"I don't know. There was no precedent for turning down a brave man. That's why I had to set a precedent for a new hero. Besides, I think I might be able to use the Holy Sword."
Zvis laughs with his nose.
It wasn't meant for anyone, it was just a mockery.
"What will you do when you become a brave man?" It's just a bit of a hassle, isn't it? "
"I have a longing to be a hero to everyone." I'm one of them. But that's not all for now. If you're a hero and the best warrior, you can't lose the desire to defy anyone. "
"Do you want to keep those Rogues in check?"
"Well, there's power and fame for that." I'm sorry, really. "
That said, Tsavis went back to his room.
I'm sure it's to protect my sister.
Senelia doesn't look strong. Actually, I guess so. Even when I was attacked by Augur, I couldn't even fight back.
I'm sure he's not a bad guy.
His true wish was not to be a sword or a hero, but to be a sister.
“Zed, don't think too much.”
"... let's..."
“Our purpose is the Holy Sword. I can't help Zuvis."
"I know... I know, but come on"
Tears are about to spill.
I want to cry at Quena.
The purpose was the Holy Sword. That's true. We can't just turn it over to Tsavis. That's why we have to let Ronnie win.
What happens to Zvis? What happens to Senelia?
"First, take back the Holy Sword." Isn't this a good question for later? I'll hang out with you too, so don't cry. "
"Ugh... I'm sorry..."
Quenna's warmth kept her tears flowing like a waterfall.
If you have such a conversation,
Um, are you two going?
Seneria called out.
He's rubbing his half-open sleepy eyes.
"I'm sorry. Did you wake me up?"
"No, it was just a bit noisy, but maybe it wasn't Zed's voice...?"
She seems to be asleep.
However, the conversation between Rogers and Zvis might have been heard with a slight voice.
"Well, there are a lot of things." Is it time for us to go too? "
“Yes, it's a little early to make an appointment with Ronnie, but isn't it nice?”
"With Mr. Ronnie? Is something wrong?"
Yeah? No, it's a little bit...
It is difficult to explain the circumstances in detail.
I want to support Ronnie. I want him to win the next feast. There's no way I can say that. It means fighting Seneria's brother head-on.
“Um, I actually asked Zed several times.”
"... Seriously?"
"Oh, oh, oh, oh."
"Wait, did you ask for it and then cancel it?"
"Yes, the first time my brother told me to" stop being an ungodly man. "But I really wanted to ask for it, so I sent a second request. But remember my brother's words and cancel them....."
"I've done that over and over again." How much did it cost? "
"Well, I think it was about three gold coins..."
No, that's a lot of money.
Isn't that enough for the average citizen to live and play all year?
The sense of money is crumbling... "
"Um, I'm sorry for the inconvenience..."
"No, it was better."
Good, huh?
"Yeah, I knew there was someone who was asking for me with a pure feeling." In fact, there are more and more people who revoke it over and over again because of flirting. "
"This guy is in a lot of trouble." I want you to think about it. "
"Oh, oh..."
Finally, last night there were more than a hundred cases.
Probably half the wealthy are royalty or luxury merchants.
Thanks to that, I'm making enough money to do nothing but joke.
It may be cheap if I can make a mess in a safe place even from their point of view. When I think about it, I feel a little confused.
So, what do you mean, please?
"Could you... help my brother win the Cheng Festival?"
I shouldn't have asked.
No, that would be bad for Senelia. Even so, I can't deceive you vaguely, and I can't fulfill this request.
“I'm sorry, I'm going to let Ronnie win.”
"...... That's what it was like, right?"
I'm sure that's why you asked. To confirm.
She might not have expected it herself. He didn't seem so discouraged. It seemed to me that I felt sorry for what I had expected.
Why do you want Zvis to win?
Quena asks.
"Because it looks very painful. I am always surrounded by my relatives' uncles, and sometimes I come home worn out. I used to laugh a lot before...."
The expression looks painful. I can't look very directly at it.
It hurts a lot.
"I'm sorry, but I can't let you win the festival."
“Yes, I know. I'm not saying it's impossible."
Seneria grips the hem tightly.
It's not age-appropriate patience.
“It's okay. He's going to help me somehow.”
"Really!?"
Yeah.
Quena strokes Senelia's head.
"Hey, hey, hey, hey."
I want to help you somehow. The feeling is certainly there. But it's true that we can't let him win the feast.
It is troublesome to expect something strange.
"So you stay at home in peace. Then... stop spending your money innocently. I have to get permission from Zvis or something like that.
As expected, Quenna didn't say to Seneria, "Do me a favor."
I wonder if you are reluctant because you are a child opponent.
Or maybe you're thinking about the amount you already paid for the cancellation fee. It is true that it was a good amount even if I actually received a request.
Yes, I understand!
Seneria nodded vigorously to Quenna's words.
Her tail twisted happily to show her emotions.
Then Quenna and I left the Mansion to meet Ronnie at the promised place.