Sacred Chevalier

Episode XII: The College Director's Trap

Leda, the dean of the Royal Knight Academy, who had been in the city of Lisbon earlier, joined him and asked him how the college students were. Leda was ahead of us for a reason. To confirm the training itinerary from the settlement of Luca to the Great Forest of Alsace and to the city of Lune. He was particularly careful about the supplies that the trainees would procure in Luca's settlement. Because the number of participants doubled from year to year, there was a potential shortage of supplies. Fortunately, since the Gulp Chamber of Commerce sold large quantities of supplies, there were no more problems in procuring in Luca.

"That's too good a timing for the Gulp Chamber of Commerce. And all I released was what this one needed... did someone tip you off?

There was only one person I could think of, such as a person who would do that, but marching training takes place every year, so it's not something secret. Even if it did, I can't complain. Ledda checked with each instructor about his plans for the future.

"As usual, we will put checkpoints at three locations in the Great Forest. Get the medical team on standby in case of a situation, and accept anyone wishing to leave immediately. Water and food, like giving medication if needed. This is training. Try not to have any accidents."

In the north, we are confronted with the Empire, and it is likely that spies and others are also involved. On the other hand, the south is relatively safe, as it is full of friendly countries. Against this background, much of the Knights College training was taking place on the south side of Wang Du. But still, four hundred college students go through the woods for a week. Ensuring safety was the responsibility of the College.

"Has there been any reports from the Hunting Union (Hunting Guild) that beasts have emerged?

"Not at the moment. It's just a report from Lune's union that there are fewer deer and pigs as well as bears. Currently, several hunters (hunters) are investigating the woods, so reporting is likely to take a little longer."

"I understand. After I have advanced to Luca, I will head to Lyune one foot ahead. The third checkpoint is placed in a place called a day to the rune. Never before has a beast appeared, but in case, stop training at the second checkpoint."

An important thing in operational planning is to define "what makes it a success" while defining "what makes it a failure". Between the best successes and the worst failures there is a vast grey zone. It was necessary to lay down specific criteria, procedures for the suspension of operations so as not to lead to the worst failure. The worst failure in this case was "to have the dead and non-renewable out in the college students".

I'm done checking the streets and putting in a break. sipping tea, Leda asked.

"How are the college students?

"It's the annual routine. I had a drink the first night and tightened it up. Heroes will be flying around in supply by now."

Classes at the Royal College are nothing but "knowledge". Their days are peaceful: body building and seating. Candidates for the Holy Knight (Paladin) are competing because they will eventually be narrowed to fifty, but the Hero (Chevalier) candidates are basically all able to graduate. A year went by and by the time it dawned, it was the norm to tighten up in this extracurricular class.

"But there was one graduate student who was reading this. That's..."

"You're Kite, right? I didn't play in the first village and was well supplied... I'll do it"

With that said, Ledda, I wasn't surprised. My own friend, who once aspired to be a "true hero," was also reading the first trap. If its incensed kite, no wonder. It will also be expected to make it harder to procure supplies in the settlement of Luca.

"But how about this one? Can you read this trap?

"… Dean of the College. That's just a little, isn't it too much? Midway abstentions (retiring) may continue."

Ledda laughed happily, sparing her surrounding concerns.

The kites, who had finished all the way through what needed to be done in the city of Lisbon, had come to the common bathing area. There are three large stone buildings. It's a private room for men, women, and the wealthy. I just wanted to take Roxanne to a private room, but I hated him in person. After this training, I decided to tell the college and everyone and ask them to approve it. There should also be a bathing area in the city of Lune, so the pleasure is that much to keep. Three men go bare and soak in a hot tub. These relationships weren't too bad, Kate thought.

"Speaking of which, kite. Are you going to raise supplies in Luca?

"Hmm? Is that the supplies we use for training in the Great Forest? Does Stefan procure in this city?

"Not only me, but Carlos, too. There will be a lot of them, but I think it will be difficult to procure them in Luca. Besides us, many other heroes procure them."

"Oh. Stefan told me, and I noticed, too. If you compare it to war, Luca is at the forefront. I learned in class that it's difficult to procure supplies on the front lines. It'll be easy in this city."

"Right. That would be better. Actually, I've already arranged it. Sasha's at my party. I do business at my parents' house. Before I left Wang Capital, I made sure I could receive it in Luca. I'm sorry you kept quiet."

To Kate's words, they grinned and nodded bitterly.

"Fine. Still, you really don't get out of it. You..."

"If Kate doesn't have to be a hero (Chevalier), she's going to be able to do enough as an ops chief. For me, I'm jealous."

"For that matter, you have strength and strength. Stefan is far more stable and adjustable than I am. I'm prone to collisions. I got into this college and I figured that out."

While taking a bath, we talk about who's good at this party. Without hesitation, Kate named Roxanne. Stefan named Aphrodisiac of the same party, Carlos named Elfina.

"I'm retarded. Elfina is well aware and powerful. Good personality."

"Aphrodisiacs are going to help with the recovery system. If so, it is the medical team to which Aphrodisiac will be assigned. The need for me to take my medication will drop."

"Roxanne's cunt is awesome. Behind the glasses is a pretty girl's face hidden, and from the neck down is the highest level of the college. I'm prone to tantrums. If you want to hold it anyway, I want to hold it at its best."

For three reasons, the three laughed at the same time.

"So, what do you think? What about the men over there?

Elsa put her head on the edge of the tub and asked the other party girls about their ratings for each hero. Sophia washed her face, thought a little and replied.

"Right. Carlos has strong powers, as well as strength. Your qualities as a hero (Chevalier) will be sufficient. But you don't seem to like thinking deeply about things. You look a little like me."

"Mr. Stefan, I feel good, and I'm looking at the whole thing. You must be very good at standing around. With your health and vitality, you'll give it to Mr. Carlos, but you'll just have to make up for it."

Aphrodisiac, with his fair beauty, appreciated Stefan that way. Elfina asked Roxanne.

"So, how's your presidential hero?

Roxanne didn't think of it and had trouble replying. I have already drawn a line with them. They are holy knights “candidates," but they are already indwelling on holy knights. As soon as this training is complete, it is to be reported to the College. Weird things to say here, you might be taken into account. Fortunately, though, Elsa gave me a help boat to see if I was wrong about Roxanne.

"Roxanne would have trouble replying, too, wouldn't she? I can't appreciate that. Because what you say is too destructive."

"Yeah. A monster (monster) if you put it in a nutshell. Intelligence, health, vitality, everything is unusually high, but only one thing, personality doesn't come with it. I appreciate who I admit to, but I don't think they're like bugs..."

"Oh, that's not true. Even Mr. Kite has a sweet spot. You've prepared a proper meal for us."

Exactly, Roxanne argued. Sasha snorted at the words, too.

"Yeah. I said too much about monsters. Replace with" Outsider "

"" Outsider "... right. Maybe Kite does deserve it. I don't know what to say, but he's also thinking about the Atashi. It's not my balls that I can appreciate with you guys, I'm..."

"I think Kate has settled down somewhat more than she did when we first met. Originally, you must be smart. In one case in the countryside, I also revalued him. If you look purely at your talent as a hero, you might be in college one year."

"Looks like our sophomore heroes are excited about that one, huh? He said he would lose such a busy school year. Training from Luca is likely to increase competition."

Everyone talks to each other about one man. Roxanne spoke very little, but felt somewhat proud. My hero (Chevalier) is still an uninterrupted hero.

After noon, the third day after leaving the city of Lisben, the kites reached the settlement of Luca. Luca is a hunter-based settlement with a small population. Leda, the Dean of the College, stood in front of the kites aligned at the entrance to the settlement.

"Ten days after leaving King's Capital, both the Holy Knight and the hero candidate should have been able to catch a glimpse of“ reality ”. From here on out, it's a competition divided into four groups of parties. Three days off and a lump sum of three gold coins will be paid for the party with the best grades. It should be noted that those abstaining on the way back to the college will be asked to take remedial education. Expect everyone to be“ done ”. Now we will begin the training. You will need time for procurement, etc., so the departure deadline is due by noon tomorrow. Finally, as a fine gift from me to everyone, I give you a map of this forest. Spring water locations, etc. are also listed, so as to proceed with reference to it. Okay, here we go!

All poured into the settlement at once. There are also those who fall and fall. Kate spoke to Stefan and Carlos.

"It's competition from here on out. Let's go for each other's completion."

"I'm going for first place, okay? If it's a physical battle, you lose it too!

"Kite. Win or lose, we're all safe and we want to feel good about seeing each other again. See you in the city of Lune!

We smashed our fists into each other and broke up with each other. We both left as we were because we were already able to procure. Dropping it off, Kate called out to the three Holy Knights (Paladins).

"Our departure is tomorrow morning. Until then, I want to get ready for the last time in this settlement. I also need to pick up my stuff. We're going to the inn first."

"Oh, you're not leaving?

Reda, the Dean of the Academy, called out. Kite flaunted her shoulder to the blonde unfortunate beauty, who laughed funny.

"First you will receive the packages you have ordered. And I still have confirmation."

"Kite? What are you going to confirm?

In response to Elsa's query, Kate replied with her face to Leda.

"My master taught me. The most important thing is to gather information about the battlefield. If this training is to be compared to battle, the Alsace Great Forest is a battlefield. Ask the hunters where to rest in this forest, where to drink water, and what kind of animals emerge. I appreciate the favor (...) of the Dean, but I'm not honest enough to peddle other people's hearings again"

"You're twisted."

"Say" prudent ”. I'm a chevalier. Responsible for the three Holy Knights (Paladins). So as soon as I get my stuff at the inn, I'm gonna talk to the hunters. Review the information on this map and listen to more about the Battlefield (Great Forest)"

Courtesy, the kites went into the settlement. Leda smiled delightfully as she saw herself afterwards.

"That mean, unfortunate beauty! What's a“ present ”? The location of the drinking area and the rest point are uneven. This is a trap!

With that said, Kate was impressed. The map is rough, only the distance as a guide is written. "An hour on foot," but that time varies depending on the stride, etc. Only a fifteen-minute discrepancy back and forth actually makes a considerable difference. Complaining is just a guide, so they'll just say "assume" the area, too.

Get information on some water drinking areas not shown on the map, as well as edible mushrooms and nuts. Beasts do not appear. There is no need to catch deer, pigs, etc., but if you know in advance the beast that emerges, you will also be able to deal with sudden encounters.

"We're tired of camping so far. Sleep early tonight and let your body rest. Tomorrow morning, let's leave well."

"" Last shot, "but I'll outrun you at once. I'll definitely take the best!

It was Elsa who was blind for three months on the dime. After finishing his meal, Kite walked into one of her own rooms. Roxanne is in the same room as Elsa and the others. You won't be able to get out and come here. Look at the map and bear in mind the itinerary after tomorrow. To make sure you don't have any trouble losing the map.

... Fine, kite. The work of the Holy Knight (Paladin) rests on the power of the Hero (Chevalier). The Holy Knight does exert extrahuman power, but an active presence on the board called the battlefield. It's just a sword or a shield. But the hero (Chevalier) is different. Heroes are pawn-moving beings called the Holy Knights. It's a hero to think about when and where to move it. Many heroes fail to do so and merely follow the instructions of the main force. So reduce life expectancy. You can't be such a "hero awaiting instructions". Stand on the "instructing side"...

"Dr. Lilia. Am I supposed to be?

Kate shrugged small as she looked at the map.

The next morning, with the sunrise, the kites left. All the other parties seem to have left the settlement within yesterday. Last shot, but I was more informed about this forest than anyone else.

"The first water recharge point is actually too far away. Ignore this place and move on to the fountain the hunter taught us. It will be evening before the water can be replenished. Get more water."

carry a week's worth of food, tools for camping, and water. It'll weigh a lot, but it should take you lighter to move on. The short Sasha carried only half and shared the rest with the other three.

"You don't have to. Anyway, let's just take it easy. The others who rely on this map will fall off quite a few."

This is how marching training in the Alsace Great Forest began.

"Suspicious, huh? It was ten days ago that we sent out the investigation team. It should be time to come back."

Hunting unions (hunting guilds) in the southernmost city of the kingdom, the Lune, had become noisy due to certain anomalies. Because the beasts disappeared, the hunters left ten days ago to investigate the cause. Thought he'd be back as early as a week, but not a single one. Multiple opinions emerge that a second investigation team should be dispatched. Because the beast will not be captured and it will not be a job as it is. Inevitably, the Hunting Union (Hunting Guild) sent out a Second Investigation Team. All are skilled hunters.

"What the hell is going on?

The union president put his arms together and gave him a rugged look.

A sharp nail struck me with unlikely speed and force. The man was blown up and slapped by a tree. My head cracked. I tried to get up, but I can't move my legs. I felt a blurry paralysis. I looked at my own belly.

... There was no lower back to lower back.

"Ahhh..."

I heard a sound like a bird whining. I saw the faces of my people. I'm in tears. Half my head was in Sole's (...) mouth. There was a noise of bursting. Every skull was eaten off its head. The top disappeared from my eyebrows and I was one of them (...) Things fell off. The man, who lost his lower body, looked at it with dismay. This is total annihilation. I will soon die myself.

Zushin ', Zushin' footsteps approaching. Along with that, fear struck. I might get eaten and killed myself. The fear made the man decide. The man squeezed his strength and put his sword to his own throat.