Armed Summoners - Black Spears and the Brave Men of the Other World

Episode One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Eight: Mardion (I)

It was on the twelfth of March that the Maldia Rescue Army arrived in Maldion, the capital of the King of Maldia.

Nearly a full month has passed since Setuna and the others left Gandion. It was a long journey. The Great Expedition is not an exaggeration. None of the great armies that reached Mardion could hide the fatigue of the long journey.

However, Leongando and Setuna did not have time to heal their fatigue and were given a grand welcome by the King Maldia family, forcing them to travel within the royal castle.

King Maldia was called Jugus Ray-Maldia, and the queen Muria Rare-Maldia. Both the King and the Queen were precisely royalty figures, accompanied by elegance and grace, wearing clothes scattered in large quantities with Mardia specialty jewels. I hope they were both still in their thirties, full of youth. Speaking of age, Leogand is still younger, but Leongand seemed more dependable to Setsuna. Perhaps Leongando has had the experience of going through hard times, giving Leongando something more than his youth.

Thinking about it, Mardia must have been a smooth sail so far, and until there was a revolt by the Holy Stone Brigade, I guess there was nothing wrong with that. That is probably why the rebellion by the Holy Stone Brigade was so extraordinarily shocking that it allowed Yuno to take such action.

Some of the king's families who welcomed the Setunas were princes, and the boy who named him Julius Reus-Mardia looked just like Yuno. That was enough to wonder if Yuno was dressed as a man, and anyone who knew Yuno as well as Setsuna was surprised at the moment he saw him and compared him to Yuno. And the more you look at it, the more similar it is, the deeper the surprise. Seeing that together, it seemed to be the usual sight for the King's family to erupt.

According to the story, Yuno and Julius were twin brothers and sisters, naturally speaking of similarities, but they were too similar nonetheless. If Yuno dresses as a man and Julius dresses as a woman, he may not be able to tell right away. Fortunately, the voices don't even look alike at all, so you wouldn't be wrong if they even uttered a voice.

Thinking so, I couldn't hide my surprise that Yuno had been sneaking up on me.

"My brother is good at imitating my voice."

It's also extremely similar, he said.

Julius says he often enjoys imitating Yuno's voice and troubling his surroundings. The confusion of the people around us meant that they were so similar, and it was clear that Setuna could not discern them either.

Leongand was then to meet with King Maldia along with the heads of State who participated in the relief forces, but Setuna was not required to be present, which made it free to move. Nevertheless, healing the fatigue of the long journey was a prerequisite, and I was not willing to tour Mardion, nor could I afford to walk around the castle. In the first place, the battle over Maldia has begun. I was pressed to use my limited time effectively.

Then Julius, who was supposed to have made his way to the meeting with Leongand and King Jugus, showed himself before Setuna. The prince, who looked just like Yuno, wore a costume scattered with colorful jewellery, creating a flair just like the royal family of Maldia, but also a look just like Yuno, which even looked beautiful.

"Master Setsuna, if you're free, may I show you around the castle?

"Yourself, Your Highness?

Setuna was surprised not least by Julius' offer.

"Most of all, I may be lacking in guiding Gandia's hero Setuna."

"Shortages, etc. … what do they say?"

"Yes, my brother."

It's Yuno, of course, who has accidentally pinched his mouth. She should have been on her way to the meeting place, too, but at some point she stood by Setuna. I'm pretty sure he's been chasing Julius. It may not have been impossible for Julius to look surprised.

"Yuno?"

"I am at your disposal to guide Master Setuna. When I arrived in Mardion, I promised to take care of Setuna."

"Were you?

"Er..."

Setuna was accidentally pulled her pinky by Yuno when she was in trouble not knowing what to say about Yuno's sword screen and Julius' proper reaction. When I look at her sideways, I realize that there is a hidden expression in my smile that I can talk to.

"Oh, yeah, that's what I was making with Master Yuno."

Though the tone had become suspicious, there was nothing more she could do, and Setuna had to laugh like she was in trouble. Hoping Julius wouldn't feel it, he sighed.

"... if that's the case, you have no choice. Unfortunately, let's assume that we leave the matter of Master Setuna to Yuno. As you may know, Yuno may be bothered by the departure of Setsuna, but please take it with generosity."

"To, brother...... what do you say!?

Yuno raises his scream-stained voice.

"I've never thought of Yuno as running away, but whatever happens, it's okay."

"I see..."

Julius threw a poignant gaze at Yuno.

"What, what?

"Regards about my sister"

"Ha, ha"

"Then I will in this"

When Julius unilaterally concluded the conversation, he thanked him lightly and tried to leave before Setuna and Yuno. but he stops right on his feet and keeps his back turned.

"Oh, just one thing"

"What is it?

"Whenever you want, I'd love to have the opportunity to talk to Master Setsuna..."

The look on Julius's face looking at this one looked like he cared about Setuna.

"If time permits, you can always."

"Thank you"

Julius has bowed deeply as he smiled with a grin. Setuna had to go beyond Julius's reactions and attitudes towards herself and the tension never subsided until he left.

"It's okay when you really have time."

Setsuna went a little crazy because Yuno had told her she was blushing.

"Master Yuno?

"Brother, if we talk, we won't stop."

"Really?

"Yes, it's an embarrassing story"

"I don't think you're ashamed."

"But whenever a guest from another country comes to do that, it's something that even embarrasses me as a sister. Valued customers from other countries are held for long periods of time, right?

Setsuna was just a little surprised by what Yuno told me about the blush. And I'm also convinced that Yuno is shy. Sure, it could be embarrassing from the family. Especially when it comes to not being what royal humans do, I guess.

"It's... well..."

"It may not be half a day or a day, especially if you become Master Setuna"

"You think it's me?

"Yes, my brother has studied the art of armed summons over the past few years, so he has an extraordinary interest in the famous Setuna as an armed summoner."

"Is that what happened?"

Setsuna, while convinced by Yuno's explanation, thanked Yuno all the more for the help he had given her. Talking to Julius is fine in itself, and I still don't think it's okay, but if Julius' interest lies in Setuna as an armed summoner, it was doubtful that we could satisfy him. Setuna is not an armed summoner in the pure sense of the word. I am only a user of my ability to be slandered for being cowardly from the armed summoners who have learned the art after purely training. It was never thought that Julius could have a satisfactory conversation that would be purely aimed at an armed summoner.

Of course, there are things you can say from Setuna. I can't do as much as teach him my previous experience and experience as a user of summoning arms, and the knowledge gained, but it may have been only natural for him during his training as an armed summoner.

"Maybe it's because of the letter I sent to my brother that my brother wants to talk to Master Setuna that far..."

"Huh?"

"I wrote in my letter about the martial arts performed at the opening ceremony. I thought it would be a good inspiration for my brother who aspires to be an armed summoner..."

"So it was too stimulating."

"Excuse me......"

"No, no, it's not enough to be apologized for."

"Master Setuna should be able to rest in preparation for the battle, but it shouldn't be that you spend time on this, should it?

"There's nothing like tired journeys."

"Dear Setuna..."

"Yes?"

"Please save me about Maldia"

With Yuno's seriousness, Setuna breathed.

"If I can do anything, I can do anything."

Yuno was serious.

That's what I've been saying with all my body and soul, Setsuna, only received her feelings. Even Julius, who is in the midst of learning the art of armed summons, cannot be counted on as a force of war. There was nothing like making Yuno do. All she has to do is wait for the rescue troops to win in the rear. That may not be enough for a responsible girlfriend, but there's nothing else she can do.

"Dear Yuno, Rest assured. Let us, the Maldia Rescue Army, necessarily bring peace to the land of Maldia. For this reason, Your Highness, I ask you to believe in our victory in this Mardion."

Setuna said such a thing when she knelt respectfully.