The place where Lions and their separate squads are staying today is Marbus, a town along the road leading to Nigata. It is the first fortified city to reach on the highway after exiting the royal capital.

Lion had decided to be the first meeting point because it was light enough to accommodate a thousand troops. In other words, this is the place where the situation of the training is first revealed.

The result failed brilliantly. By the time the unit arrived, the Yellow Party had already arrived. The other three parties, on the other hand, arrived much later than their main unit, and also fell apart. It's not at all what Lion thought.

Prince Arnold's feelings when he knew it were complicated. I'm sorry, but some are relieved. The reason for the relief is clear. It's a relief that Rion's talent didn't end up being realized that she wasn't so much as her.

When that happened, Prince Arnold became frightened. He was jealous of Leon, fearing that it would spread again inside himself. A madness born within himself who was jealous of his relationship with Aeriel, Prince Arnold was aware of that, and has not forgotten that time. It was not forgotten.

In fact, this has brought Prince Arnold's spirit to adulthood, but that is something he does not understand.

And that's not to forget. Because of fear of himself, Prince Arnold can be humble. Rion and Eriel would never be convinced and would not forgive, but the setbacks had grown Prince Arnold.

Prince Arnold is watching Lion while shaking with inner thoughts. However, Leon's consciousness is not suitable for Prince Arnold at all. My head is full of other things.

"Now, consider the cause of the failure."

It is not Rion who gives up after one failure. Before that, this failure is as expected. From the beginning, Rion never thought that he could do well.

"Well, you don't even think. The march speeds vary, so you can't move as planned."

This was known after receiving several messenger reports. The report from the messenger and the position in Lion's calculations were always off. It is completely different, moving forward and late.

"It's not easy to keep the speed of the march constant.

Cassis has made an excuse, but Rion cannot forgive it.

"It's not a margin of error. Did you really want to be quick, slow, or serious?"

"It was, of course."

"So how were you trying to align?"

"Huh?"

"So what kind of ingenuity did you try to align?"

"Is it a device? ..."

Cassis's voice is reduced. In other words, nothing was devised.

"There are many things you can do if you want to spend some time in the sun or count the steps of a horse."

When Cassis heard of this, not only Cassis, but the other three also looked like they did.

"I'll do that next time."

"You, you can use your head a little! I don't write anywhere that a warrior is allowed to be stupid!"

Rion was cut off in an attitude that left everything to think to Rion. That's actually the case. Cassis and his colleagues think that it is the role of Rion.

"The Lord says so, but people have their weaknesses."

As he reopened, Cassis uttered such words.

"At all ... I didn't want to say this, but Mercury and the guards can."

"Now?"

"A guard who is younger than you and is supposed to be half-bodied to you can adjust the marching speed, and in three stages."

"Three stages?"

"Normal, fast, cantered. Well, whatever you call it."

"... Why are they?"

"I practiced. At first I thought it would be boring to just go around the territory, but when it comes to it, it's useful."

"Maybe you're going to use it from the guards to fight monsters?"

"Is there anything else? I don't even train before I know what I can do. I don't need any training if the battlefield is in Band ド ゥ and led by a guard. I know where they are running, with a small margin of error. ''

"... it's also"

No matter how long they are together, this lord has a story that surprises them. That is the candid impression of Cassis.

"I thought if you were an adult you could do a little more from the beginning, but it was a bit sweet."

"……I'm sorry"

It's better to say this than to shout. Cassis has all become smaller.

"First, make a pacemaker"

"Pe?"

"The people around me are those who have a good sense of time, those who have a good sense of distance, and striking the basic speed. The units move in time with their speed, and others gradually permeate their sensations. "

"... I wanted to do it from the beginning."

The explanation of Rion now is well understood by Cassis. I thought it would be possible.

"If you did this from the beginning, wouldn't you take it seriously? Adults are troublesome. These are the mercuries that we worked on with fun."

"……I'm sorry"

What Rion says was a cassis that was too recognizable.

"Select a party from each party. The conditions are just as I said. If you don't know, just count the time. Let's count enough.

"Hah"

So I started with the basics. However, when this happens, Prince Arnold is worried that he will be ready for the battle.

"It's only a month to get there. Is that OK?"

Prince Arnold spoke of the anxiety.

"I don't know, but I can't do it unless I do it, so I just do it."

"But if you don't make it?"

"I think of another way. If that doesn't work, I have another way.

"... Yes, that's right."

If you can not do it, you can not give up from the beginning. If you can't do that, give up there and nothing will be solved. Obviously, few people can do it. Rion is one of those few people.

Is this also a talent, and if so, a talent that can never be imitated? to not give up. I just have this feeling. However, it is surprisingly difficult to keep that feeling, which may be a valuable talent. Prince Arnold has a thought in his head.

Being able to learn at Rion's side may not be a tactic, but a mind. After thinking, Prince Arnold came to this conclusion.

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We started with basic training, so for the time being all units were working together. Then, Leon has something to do.

Training your own sword. I decided to attend with my teacher, Keel, as usual, and start rehearsals. However, with all the cassis, I can't afford to deal with Keel alone.

We will be present in turn with four people.

"It's too early as ever!"

"Huh! I seem to have raised my arms a bit, but not yet!"

Mojito, who is usually quiet, is alive just this time. This is the same for all four Bandu leaders.

The essence of the Green Party sword is its speed. The movement of the leader, Mojito, is just like the wind. Rion, who had intended to train as such, is at his best.

Mojito hasn't made every effort yet, so he can just keep up. This is a discipline, not an attempt to beat Rion. At least the four leaders think so.

"I must have taught before!"

"Let's do your feet !? I'm gonna come!"

"Not at all!"

"Eh !? Really?"

"Stop once! I'll review again."

"Oh, oh"

Rion, who would have practiced seriously without ever ignoring what he learned from anyone, was denied by Mojito. As expected, Rion is a bit depressed.

"In short, the Lord is greedy."

"Greedy?"

"You don't need to explain the difference between the four-party swords right now?"

"Aggressive red, defensive blue, fast green, yellow power"

"Each has its own characteristics and different sword types. Even so, the Lord is trying to wear it all. So he said greedy."

"... Is it impossible?"

As Mojito says, Rion was trying to get everything. You can't tell if you can do it unless you try it. For everything, Leon is working on this idea.

Just as for the sword, this is a mistake.

"I feel like I can do it if you are a lord, but I can not do it now."

"manner?"

"Each type of sword has its own ingenuity, and the best type is completed. Do you understand this?"

"I understand"

"Nevertheless, the Lord is trying to mix the types. It is impossible. If it were, it would not be the best type."

"……surely"

The swords of each party are the ones that make the best use of their characteristics, such as taking good measures, are wrong and cannot be done.

"I think it's the right way to start by learning one pattern and then learning another sword."

"Yes."

"Let's finish our witness today and check the sword shape."

"Oh, I see."

"Now, the important thing about the sword pattern is to carry it. With minimal movement, you can choose the shortest and carry the foot. This will form our sword pattern."

With the consent of Leon, Mojito started explaining the sword pattern from scratch, but some did not allow it. The other three leaders.

"Wait a minute. Why would the first type to be learned be that of the Green Party?"

Cassis caught his mouth as if he was not satisfied.

"That's right. Rion's teacher is me. It is the right way to learn my pattern first."

In addition, Keel who identifies himself as a teacher complains.

"No, that's weird. When did the master of the lord become only a keel?"

Aperol then disagrees. The reason I don't like the runaway of Mojito is that each one wants Rion to learn his type first.

"Going is the basic of the sword. In that basic, our fastest type is the best. With it, it becomes easier to learn other types."

"No, in terms of walking, our sword is better. Keeping attacking means always being ahead of the opponent. In fact, the fastest way to go is the Red Party sword."

Cassis unfolds whether he will lose Mojito's claim.

"If things happen, I can't be silent. From any position, I move my feet without ever losing my balance. This is the basis of defense and the fundamentals of the sword. You should learn the blue sword pattern. ''

Kiel, too, claims the superiority of its sword's footsteps. And surprisingly.

"Let's wait. The sharp and deep depression gives power to the sword. This step in my sword is all the basics. It is important to learn the yellow sword first."

Even the Aperols of the Yellow Party, a sword of power that seemed to have no curtain in footsteps, have argued that they should learn their own style.

Every claim sounds reasonable. In fact, each of them speaks seriously, so it is natural.

"In other words, do all Bandu swords have the essence of being able to walk?"

Here is the answer. Rion uttered what she had come up with.

"What?"

Four people are surprised at that. Every face seems to have noticed for the first time.

"... were you in the same place for hundreds of years and didn't think?"

"Just living in the same land doesn't mean you'll be on good terms. We will cooperate if a common enemy appears, but at other times we will compete rather than cooperate. And they killed each other. ''

The four parties, excluding black and white, have long been fighting for the status of Band 盟 leaders. The secret of the sword, such as the secret of the sword, was secretly hidden from each other. That is the result now.

"Unexpectedly, it may have originally been a swordsmanship. It branches off ... and conversely, factions were formed, and each tried to master mystery, resulting in swords with different characteristics."

"... I can't deny that possibility."

"If so, the four-party swords should also have something in common. I know that they are somehow a step. What part of that step, that is the type of foundation of the foundation. Will be the thing "

If there is only one element, there must be a sword pattern that will become a major book. Rion is saying that possibility.

"What if there was?"

"Tell me that. The rest is an application from there."

"also……"

After all, Leon's greed remains the same. I just want to wear all the characteristics of a four-party sword. A sword that is fast, strong, and good for offense and defense.

"First, let me restate the basics of the blue sword's footsteps. If you are aware of what you have in common with other swords, you may find out."

Kiel was the first to claim himself. If you don't know what you can do, help Rion as much as you want. This is Kiel's stance.

"... Wait a minute. Why is that? We should be fine with our green party swords."

That is not just a keel idea. The other three, who have awkward parts of their relationship with Rion, are not willing to cooperate.

"So one step that is the essence of the yellow sword. This may be the basis for everything."

Eventually, for a while, the four parties will compete with me.

"... I heard you had a feud."

Seeing the situation, Prince Arnold muttered. Prince Arnold has spoken about the delicate relationship between Lion and Bandeau's leader. In fact, at the feast after the last mission, we heard some complaints from the party leaders.

But the scene in front of you is completely different from what you thought. On the contrary, the four are fighting for Leon.

"I want to be recognized by Lion."

"eh?"

The voice is the one who never dreamed of getting an answer. It was Airiel.

"... I accept it as long as Rion allows the conversation."

To the Prince, it's an irreverent statement, but Prince Arnold will not complain about it. I know what I did is not easy to forgive. In addition, Prince Arnold preferred this criticism of Aeriel.

"Do you want to be recognized ..."

Prince Arnold did not thank or apologize to Aeriel's words. Both of them know that Eriel doesn't want it.

"They can't admit their dissatisfaction to Lion, and if they do, they can do what they can, but they can't. Because they are warriors, they become uselessly humble. "

"Yes, but I think it can't be helped."

"it's no use?"

"Rion is too good. Knowing her and looking back at me makes me anxious about what I can do."

"... Who is it about?"

"Oh no ..."

The words that I intend to speak casually. But Eriel correctly understood the meaning of the word. Aeriel's scrutiny of himself saw Prince Prince Arnold himself.

"... their feelings are the same as me, and I'm different from them and I'm inevitably jealous."

Bandou's men are Lion's men. Rion's excellence can scare him or despise himself, but that's it. But Prince Arnold is different. If you go as it is, you are the main position of Rion. The emotions that are born are different even from the same thoughts.

Prince Arnold admitted it. If you deny it, you know that even more, Eriel's feelings about himself will worsen.

"But I'm not going to make the same mistake. I want you to believe it."

"I can't promise it, even with the Crown Prince's wish. Is it necessary to explain why?"

"... No, I wasn't in a position to believe it."

"... I'm jealous of Rion because I don't know Rion."

I don't believe it, but it seems to have had the effect of making Eriel say the following words:

"What is that?"

"Nobody knows how much he is suffering or suffering in the shadows. If he knows Rion's thoughts, he will never feel enviable."

"... you know it"

"I know I'm suffering, but I don't know all of Leon's thoughts."

"Really……"

Revenge on this world. This is the common purpose of Rion and Eriel. However, Aeriel, a human in this world, does not really understand what Rion says. To what extent Ariel is conceived will remain with revenge on the kingdom.

So, Eriel cannot fully understand Rion's suffering. The pressure to resist the world cannot be felt at the same level as Rion.

This is why Rion is more harsh and irritable than when he was a servant.

In the past, I was able to inspire me by thinking for Vincent and Aeriel, but now Rion can't. On the contrary, I often sink my mind because I am involved in my revenge.

Aeriel is aware of this. Eriel was regrettable that she couldn't help anything, even if she noticed.

Even those who seem happy have sadness that cannot be seen by others. That's why Eriel is on Rion's side. Even if I can't do anything, I want to help Rion. If Rion falls, he wants to fall with him.

Do not let Aeriel die. Do not die before Airiel. Aeriel was trying to get her to follow Lion's words in a way that she did.