Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The area is still dark, and stars are blinking in heaven. The backyard of the school building calmed down. Rion's waving sword resounded between the trees, which were so rich that they could be mistaken for a forest.

This is where Rion's daily training takes place.

Morning training is mainly based on the basics of building physical strength and swinging. There is only one. In fact, it is impossible to do anything else.

Start with running and move on to muscle training. At the beginning, training in the morning had been completed by this training, but now it is possible to do so even if the number is doubled.

Though we considered increasing the number, Rion's time was limited. In less than three years, she must be able to kill Maria, the strongest institution. We decided to use the time we had available to acquire technologies that could be used in actual battles.

That said, Rion doesn't know the actual battle. Occasionally, they try to gain some practical experience by defeating monsters, but their opponents are different from interpersonal battles that use monsters, swords, and magic.

What you need depends solely on your own imagination.

As a result of his various thoughts, Leon chose to hone his magic. Self-taught would not be able to improve the sword, and if he had something better than Maria, he could only handle multiple attributes.

Rion is thinking and trying to figure out how to take advantage of this advantage.

Several lights spread around Rion holding the sword. If you look closely you will notice a slight difference in the color of the light. The slightly reddish light is "Sara", the spirit of fire named Lion, and the bluish light is "Dine". Light of the spirit of water.

The spirits gather around Rion without clearly indicating the color of their attributes, because they do not need to use the power of fire or water. What I'm doing now is simply training in formation. There is no need to cast power as magic, as it is for checking movement.

Rion thinks that he can call on a spirit without consuming his magic, but this is a mistake.

Normally, they use magical power to feed the spirits around them, so they will use their magical powers as magic, but they will consume magical power. The reason Lion can keep his magic power is that the spirits of Lion are always at Lion's side, deciding to lend power only to Leon. It wasn't a contract for magic, but a friendship. Rion has no idea of this fact. And yet, they have this kind of relationship.

"Sara, Dine. First is F-One (Formation One)."

Rion gives instructions to the spirits. The spirits like the kind of action that Rion is doing unconsciously. Rion's attitude to treat them as if they were the same person.

Looks happy as instructed? The spirits who form a formation. Sarah is the attacker, and Dine is the defender. Dine turns around Krukul around Rion, and Sara spreads out in front of Rion.

At the completion of the formation, Rion rushes towards a particularly large tree ahead. Dine moves around her body so as not to leave Rion, and Sarah waits for instructions above Rion's head.

"attack!"

Following Leon's command, Sarah goes all at once. It's like a light cruise missile as you sew the trees along the way.

Landing on a big tree, the target, doesn't mean it's burning, just floating around. Slightly behind it, Rion's sword strikes a tree.

"... The timing is perfect. After that, try it out by defeating the monsters."

So I'm experimenting with using multiple attributes in a fight, but this isn't just about using multiple attributes, it's a magical expansion. He moves his body and wields his sword, without further distraction, while further developing magic there.

At this point, there will be very little in the school that can compete against Lion in a one-on-one battle. But Rion's opponent is the hero of the world, the one protected by the world. No matter how strong Lion is, there is no guarantee you can win.

Rion's attempt to know that is not enough. Like Lion, who had the knowledge of another world, he was trying to go beyond the common sense of this world.

If anything, this is your favorite. There is no other way to fight this world than to overcome it. Rion thought so.

Rather than focus your consciousness on your spirits. To ease the willingness of resistance that rarely appears to Rion's opponent.

"... I'll ask you to get along."

In addition, convey your thoughts in words. The intention of consent is conveyed in a very reluctant atmosphere. Then tell the spirits the specific image.

"Ice spear (ice lance)"

When the red and blue lights mixed and merged, an ice spear floated in the air.

"attack"

Swing down the arm that was extending toward the sky. The ice spear flew straight into a single tree, where Rion pointed, piercing through its thick trunk.

"... successful, but ..."

The magic ice spear brilliantly pierces the tree. Still, Rion seems dissatisfied. This is nothing different from Dine's water spear alone.

"But what?"

"eh!?"

There should be no one, but suddenly a voice came from my back. Moreover, the voice that Leon knows well.

Looking back at Rion's fears, he was as expected, and Eriel was standing.

"……Good morning"

"I'm sorry. Rion"

"Did something happen? I think it's still too early to get up."

"I came to see it because Rion was going to get up and train early in the morning anyway."

"... I understand this place well?"

"Somehow"

"Somehow ..."

"I'm glad I knew the location. Thanks so much for seeing something interesting."

"……Is that so"

As we knew from the beginning, the demonization failed.

In his heart, Lion is complaining to the spirits with all his might. He was asking him to let him know if he was approaching. On the other hand, spirits also convey a mood like a complaint. It is a good thing for Lion to meet Airiel. And why complain? Such a place.

When I understood it, I knew why Riel had reached here. The spirits must have cooperated.

"What is the magic you just did?"

A question was asked from Eriel's mouth that Leon did not want to be asked.

"It is an application of the magic of water attribute"

"What is the magic you just did?"

The words are the same. However, the eyes of Eriel, who say this, are slightly higher. He is angry that Rion lied.

"... It is a fusion of water and fire attributes."

When this happens, Rion can no longer resist Eriel. I confessed honestly.

"Fusion? What is it?"

"Mixing or combining. That's what it is."

"... mixed different attribute magic?"

"That's it."

"Rion, you are ..."

Eriel accepts most of what Leon does. When I heard that I could actually use multiple attributes, I accepted them without any doubt.

However, this time, as expected, Aeriel is surprised at Rion's insaneness.

"……Excuse me"

"I don't apologize, but how can I do that?"

"Why? I could do it if I asked."

“…………”

The eyes of Aeriel looking at Rion became thinner and colder. I thought he was being teased by Leon. Of course, Leon doesn't mean that.

"Oh, uh ... I know I'm not on good terms, so I'm wondering if I can get it right."

“…………”

In an attempt to follow up, Rion was thinking of a more straightforward explanation, but unfortunately couldn't fix Eriel's mood.

"Um ..."

"... maybe you're really saying that?"

"of course"

"... reconciliation?"

"Sara and Dine don't seem to like each other, so I'm asking for a break and working together."

"What are Sara and Dine?"

"Can I call my spirit a spirit? 精 It's a magical power."

"Spirit ... Yes, Leon considers the element of magic to be a spirit?"

"No, I don't know if it's right to call it a spirit, but I'm sure I have the will, and as long as I have it, I can understand this request."

"... I can't do it."

Airiel was confident of the magic. However, Eriel never felt the feeling of Leon. And he was a bit depressed.

"Is that so? I think it's done."

"... Why do you think so?"

"I think I came to this place because of the spirit of Aeriel, probably because Sarah and Dine helped."

"My spirit ..."

Eriel has never had the consciousness of "my" for the magical power. He thought that the magical power floating in the world would give power to anyone who was qualified.

But Leon calls on his name and talks about magic like a companion. He says that the magic has guided her so far.

"Can I feel it?"

"So, I already feel. After that ... well, I don't know if Aeriel are they or they, but are they just accepting them?"

"Even if you say I accept ..."

"So, let's give Airiel a name too. I think it would be more familiar to call him by name."

"Name ... What kind of name is better?"

Rion is actually giving his name and doing more than himself. Of course, Airiel wants to follow suit. I am still skeptical, but decided to name it exactly as it was said.

"Is it Sylph the Spirit of the Wind? There's Sylphine too."

"Rion, that's it."

"Oh, it wouldn't be an individual's name if it wasn't. Why don't you take a piece? I did that."

"... What are Sara and Dine?"

"What? Salamander's Sarah and Undine's Dine?"

"... Yes, that's right. What am I hearing weird things?"

"No, what do you do?"

"I see ... Luffy?"

"No. It's the spirit of Aeriel, so I think your favorite name is Aeriel."

"Then I'll make Luffy. But give it a name and what do you do next?"

"You just need to call me. Raise one hand lightly and name it. Oh, you'll be sucked, but don't get angry."

"I understand."

Aeriel raises his right hand slowly with his palms up, as Rion told him. It's kind of like feeding a bird.

"... Luffy"

I'm going to call my scary name.

The reaction to it appeared immediately. Several small flashes of fireflies start blinking around Aeriel's hand. It is increasing in number, and the brightness of the light is changing to something bigger.

Eventually, it became so light that it could not fit around the hand alone, but instead covered the entire body of Eriel.

"Hey.

Rion, looking at it, muttered with an impression. It's comparing to when I called the spirit for the first time. The number of spirits gathered around Airiel is much higher than at Lion. Leon thought that Eriel was so liked by the spirits.

"And ... it's beautiful."

The sun is rising from the eastern sky. Still, in the dim surroundings, shining in the light of the spirits and shining with the light of the spirit, Aeriel was a beauty to Rion as if a goddess or an angel had descended.

◇◇◇

After school that day.

Ordered by Aeriel, Rion guides the campus. It is not absolutely necessary. It was merely used by Airiel as an excuse to take Rion.

Airiel is in good mood, partly in the morning. Although she is ostensibly behaving as usual, Leon knows it. The only other people to know are Vincent and his parents, the Marquis.

Rion thought that it was a fun day to end today-I was sweet.

"What is it doing?"

It is Rion's unaware that he saw the scenery seen earlier in the eyes of Eriel. He had to be successfully guided to another place before he realized.

"Now, what?-It doesn't look very good. Let's go to another place."

Still, I tried to cheat and try to deceive it, but it was impossible.

"It's the Crown Prince who is making that atmosphere worse"

"……That may be the case"

In front of Prince Arnold, girls with luxurious hairstyles, apparently identified as aristocratic daughters, are shrinking and shrinking. On the other side. Maria is hiding behind Prince Arnold, standing by Mary.

This alone gave Rion a clue what was going on.

"I'll go."

"Well, how about that ..."

"……why?"

"Uploading"

"I know that. I'm going to ask you what the ingestion is."

"However……"

"Then I'll go alone."

"... I'll accompany you."

It cannot be stopped. Even though he knows it, Rion regrets his inability. Rion chased after Eriel, forcing her heavy feet forward.

Immediately heard was Prince Arnold interrogating a female student.

"Ask again. What did you do to Mary?"

"No, nothing"

"So why is Maria crying !?"

"Oh, that's the woman's own."

"I can't cry for no reason!"

"but……"

Prince Arnold looks at the scene of harassment by Maria, as expected by Leon, and is being accused. It must be one of the events as long as Prince Arnold, the target of the capture, is involved. Then the consequences of the involvement of Aeriel there are tangible.

"Your Prince, merry!"

With no apparent signs of Rion's frustration, Aeriel calmly greets Prince Arnold with a greeting that may be perceived as unpleasant.

"... Aeriel"

Sure enough, Prince Arnold glances at the anger at the girls, and when she gets worse, she looks at her more.

"What are you doing here?"

"It doesn't matter to you"

"I don't think it's a good sight for boys to abuse girls, regardless of me."

"What did you say?"

It is far from colliding with Maria. Aeriel continues to speak, as if he was selling a fight to Prince Arnold. This is true, but Leon knows that it is not rude to be interrupted by your followers.

"Eriel, why don't you first ask about the situation?"

"I don't need that."

"Why?"

"I know the situation roughly. They did something to the commoner woman there, and His Crown Prince was angry."

"If so, these people have a fault. Isn't it natural that Prince Arnold will scold you?"

"Rion. You're really unfamiliar with this."

"Is my idea wrong?"

"Yeah, it's wrong. Socialism is also a battleground for women. It's a violation of manners, such as men and royal men interfering in the battle between women in that socialization."

"Is that so?"

"Such a thing"

What Ariel says is the implicit rules of social circles, only among women. It is nostalgia that brings the authority of men to women's battles, and even if they win, they will not be defeated by Matomo in the social world thereafter.

Aeriel is trying to apply this social convention to this situation. Leon is not sure if it's right, but he knows it's just like Eriel.

"But if things get too big, why should someone rule?"

"Yes, of course."

"Who is it?"

"The one who stands at the top of social circles is Her Highness the Queen."

"……Is that so"

The princess cannot intervene in the trouble of the school. In that case, the quarrel between the female students at the school will not go away.

"Do you want to say that instead of your mother?"

As always, Prince Arnold broke into the conversation with a grumpy voice.

"Why can I substitute for Her Royal Highness?"

"Would you use my fiance title?"

"The fiancee is just a candidate for the Crown Prince, not a queen or a princess."

"what?"

Aeriel's statement sounds, at least in some cases, as saying that the marriage of Prince Arnold and Eriel could be broken.

"What the Crown Prince now has to do is to nominate a girl-like princess at the school, who will be convinced of every girl student. Become a coordinator, and leave it to him. "

"You don't always have to nominate you"

"I'm just enrolled in the institution, and I think that such an appointment should be a senior student."

This can also be seen as a rejection by the Airiel side of being treated as a Crown Princess candidate. Prince Arnold did so.

"... I will nominate you other than you."

"Yes, I think it's good."

Even the last dislike does not lead to Airiel at all. Prince Arnold had lost any further words and was away from the scene with a regrettable expression. Maria happily follows after Prince Arnold. At first she was embarrassed by Eriel's attitude, but after seeing him interacting directly with Prince Arnold, she seems to be glad that a crack has been formed between them.

Rion, who realizes her feelings even though she doesn't like her, is not frustrated.

"Rion, you've been waiting. Where will you guide me next?"

"... Eriel"

"I want to make my school life enjoyable. I don't want to spend any extra time on anything else."

"……Yes"

Rion saw Eriel's words as meaning a change of mind. The frustration with Maria has not subsided, but for Aeriel, I decided to forget it and consider a better way to change my mind.

"Can you not waste my precious time by being silly?"

When Prince Arnold leaves and the relieved girl sees Eriel, she turns a pale face. I knew that she was really angry. And Eriel, who was seriously angry, was as scary as the anger of Prince Arnold.

"Oh, why don't you go to the cafeteria? There are cheap and delicious recommended desserts. Aeriel will not usually use it, so how about this opportunity?"

Rion, immersed in thinking, does not notice the trembling schoolgirls and makes dignified proposals.

"Yes, if Rion is recommended, that's fine."

At that time, Eriel changed her look to the girls and smiled and replied.

"Let's go."

"Yes"

For Airiel, everything is wasted except for the time spent with Rion. I want to make as much fun as possible with Rion in a limited time. This was the only hope of Eriel's school life.