Then three days later, the carriage that carried us left Rodney.

Follow the path you went the other way when you came out of school, seven days.

For the first time in two years, I returned to Ramprog territory.

When I got out of the carriage in front of the mansion, I saw a face.

"Welcome back, Seika"

"... I'm home, Brother Luft. You've changed the mood."

Luft, who will be nineteen this year, laughed lightly.

"Really? I wonder if a little lord-like majesty has emerged."

Somewhat.

"Seika... that doesn't make much difference. I've grown tall, though."

Well, if only we lived this long, we wouldn't be the same inside now.

"I wonder if I'll ever see your brother's fiancée"

When I asked casually, Luft replied with a bitter smile.

"Hate (unfortunately), I don't think I'll be here for a while. Look, I have an example visitor now..."

"That's a shame. I wanted to say hello to my future sister-in-law."

"I'll take another chance."

Then I turn my attention to a long, middle-aged man who was holding back beside Luft.

"Hey, Edith. You'll be busy, did you come all the way to pick me up? Glad to hear it."

"There is no such thing. Welcome back, Master Seika. You've done well while I've been watching."

A long-sleeved man gives thanks.

Edith is a liberation slave serving the Lamplog family.

A scarce man with a moustache on his chestnut hair, but seems to be quite capable in its reality, entrusted with almost all of the management of the Lamplog territory. I'm also glad to say that it's mostly because of Edith that Blades can indulge in his own research.

That should be pretty busy......

"Are you okay with your job?

"We leave it to those below. I made it slightly impossible, but I'd love to pick you up directly"

And answers in a tough tone.

Edith has always been like this, but with the same attitude toward everyone, he was the preferred person in the mansion.

Well, you're here today, not for me, I guess.

"Are you alone, Seika?

"Hmm, that? You can all come down."

I just look back on my face and call on the carriage.

You didn't even hesitate to signal that they would come out of the carriage.

"Le, Master Luft. Long time no see......"

"Oh, Efa? Long time no see. I'm surprised you're beautiful."

"Oh, thank you......"

"Efa. Here."

"Ugh, yeah."

Then, Efa looks up at Edith and laughs at her.

"Uh... I'm home, Father"

"Oh."

Edith nodded with a small mouth count.

"Wouldn't that change?

"Yeah, I'm fine"

"Are you bothering Master Seika?

"Uh... maybe?

And, Efa's going to look over here, so I'll answer instead.

"Efa is doing great for me. Good grades at school, too. I'm proud to be your husband."

"It's a waste of words for my daughter... then it's worth sending out"

And that's when Edith shuts his mouth.

You're competent at work, but you're a clumsy father. Some things are slightly similar to blades.

Well, let's leave this parent and child alone.

I turn to Luft and show the red-haired girl nearby with my hands.

"Brother Luft. This is Amu. Um."

"Oh, she did."

Luft turned his face to Amu and offered his hand with a gentle smile.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Luft Lamplog, next runner-up of the Lamplog family. Welcome all the way from Rodney to my realm."

"Duh, thanks. I invited you..."

Amu responds by shaking hands. That's kind of completely different than usual.

Luft continues with a grin that people like somewhere.

"I don't know. Compared to Rodney, is this country after all?

"Uh, a little... yeah, maybe?

"Heh heh, it's not like Seika doesn't want to go home with a noose. I've been to the Imperial City a few times, but there's no Rodney. At the dining table. But I was wondering if you'd let me talk about the school and the city. Because Seika is all about her grades and accomplishments, and she doesn't write much about her normal life in a letter."

"I just don't have anything to write about."

Then I show Mabel standing in the same position by Amu.

"Uh, this is Mabel from the Baron Crain family warrant. Did you see the letter?

"Of course I was watching. Nice to meet you. It's an honor to meet you, Miss Mabel."

And, Luft, now give Mabel a noble courtesy.

"As a matter of fact, your uncle has asked me to greet you once at the academy. If you ever get a chance to see me, it would be helpful if you could tell me."

……

Mabel nodded silently, looking around as if in a hurry, then returned a similar tribute of nobility in advance.

Mabel......

You said the manipulation was okay, but you're not used to it at all... well I thought that would happen.

And that's when Amu poked a little around his arm with his finger.

He whispers at me in a whisper.

"Hey. This handsome guy, his older brother?

"Yes, I am."

"You don't look much like you."

"Are you fooling me around?

"Something feels aristocratic. I don't hate this."

Amu shrugged like that, unintentionally.

It wasn't like that two years ago. Young people change in no time.

I exhale one breath and speak to Luft.

"I want to put my stuff down for now, so I was wondering if you could show everyone to their room. Brother."

"Right. Then come here."

Leaving the luggage loaded on the carriage to the samurai and servants, Luft will lead the way on the premises of the mansion.

I speak.

"Is the room away?

"No, it will be an empty room in the mansion. I already have a guest away from me. Here's an example…"

"Oh......"

and - then.

"- - Seikaaaaa!!

A voice I didn't want to hear jumped into my ear.

"Whew..."

I inadvertently stop my leg.

When I looked at the voice with my face up, - I knew, there was a second brother there.

"You're home at last! haha, how long have you been waiting for this day!

Glai, who was royal in the garden, said so with an invincible laugh.

I answer with a pulled smile.

"Hey brother... I didn't think you'd be so welcome. It's been a long time since I've seen it... you've grown big."

I was as tall as Luft two years ago, but now I'm totally over it.

Besides, I was pretty disappointed that I was trained in the military, and my physique.

I guess I was still doing my archery. He raised a simulated sword in his hand and seemed to be sweating a little.

This one has changed too......

"... you look fine and above all. So much fun living in the military?

"Oh, fun."

I should have hated that much, but surprisingly, Gli affirms.

"I never thought I'd be this sexually fit myself. It's so much more fun to wave your sword and magically unleash it without even thinking about theory than sitting at a desk throwing up gelo. Much better than going to school. Seika, I can thank you enough. But... I haven't forgotten the grudge that made me so cocky!

And, he comes pointing a simulated sword that Glai was raising in his hand.

"Compete, seikah!!

"... to?

"I've been waiting for this day! Today is the time to clear up the humiliation!!

When I was distracted, an old man standing beside Glai scowled like he was in a hurry.

"Boy! You shouldn't, like that against a child who doesn't have the heart of a martial arts, albeit a nobleman who should fight the crisis of the country!

"Don't you dare call me that! I've endured hell's training for this day, don't interrupt!

Glai says he's a loser.

I don't know, but I wonder who. Military officials, maybe subordinates.

In Grye's case, he didn't just return home, because he's part of the military, he's leading some troops.

I was told by Luft in a letter that Glai was now entrusted with one of the platoons.

The treatment would have been good because I was originally assigned to a relative's unit, but I guess it was still talented to have emerged so early. Leading troops as well as swords and magic will require the ability to unravel the military, attract and inspire the hearts and minds of the desolate soldiers.

Speaking of which, when I was in the mansion, I used to hang out with bad patterned people in the city. Thinking about it, maybe it was for me after all......

And that's when Amu also poked a little around his arm with his fingers.

"Right. That guy, the second brother?

"Yes, I am."

"He bullied you and Efa, and he messed it up before he came to school?

"Yes, and now he's a platoon leader in the Imperial Army's local unit."

"... a soldier challenges a student to battle with a sword? What are you thinking?"

"Well, it's insane to think calmly... that's what I'm talking about"

"Hmm."

With a rough nose, Amu advanced one step forward.

Then I declare with a view to Grye.

"Hey you! Fight me instead of Seika!

"What, A, Amu?

Suddenly, I'm upset.

Said Glai, too, huh? I looked at Amu with a face like that.

Then he turns his gaze back on me and says:

"Hey Seika. What is this guy?"

"He's my classmate..."

"You, aren't you ashamed of a swordsman trying to compete against an amateur opponent?

Amu doesn't mind continuing.

"I'm going to be the one! It's normal to represent a duel, isn't it?

Said Grye looks annoyed and waves to get rid of the dog.

"Will a student be my opponent? Come on, come on."

"Seika is a student too!? Besides, we don't train to be nobles!

"You know, that's fine..."

"Uh... fight him, Brother Glee"

I said a little lost. [M]

Maybe Grye, too, would be more grown up losing with a sword.

"By proxy, I mean. Amu, at least the sword is stronger than me."

"I barely hold a sword, compared to you."

"If you beat Amu, I can do it for you then."

"Ha-ha-ha... then we'll talk early"

Gli says, looking at Amu.

"I'll take it, kid. Put your sword down."

"Don't worry, it's not. Give me the simulated sword."

"It's hard. Out of that lumbar decency."

Glai gives Amu's raised Mithril wand sword at the tip of the simulated sword.

"You're easier that way, too."

"Are you telling me to just take this one seriously?

"It's the same if you settle for inches. But you can kill me if you want. In military training, even if you use a mock sword, you die every once in a while."

"... yes"

Amu pulls the wand sword loose.

"But you're a good adventurer."

"Adventurer...? Sort of. Lauren! Be a witness, Captain. Orders!

"Boy... you have no choice. You should be careful not to let your daughter get hurt. And the lady has a wand sword, but I forbid any magic in this presence. Both sides, good to see you."

An old man stands between them, and the two confront each other.

I look reluctant. [M] Even though it was only Amu's side, it became a serious presence.

But well... you'll be fine.

Amu would surely win at his leisure even if he added his hand. Enemy good for brave men to the extent of gly.

Besides, if you get a dying injury, I won't cure you because I can't help it then. But I won't.

"Okay - here we go!

A man called Lauren unexpectedly signals the start with a tense voice.

"Huh!"

Amu kicked the ground and stuffed the distance in a breath.

And keep it up, wave the Mithril love sword down from the top.

……

Heavy-duty metal sounds.

Following a stone of swordsmanship and taking Amu's blow in the area close to the pattern (s), Glai slightly opened his eyes and slid his left hand to the back of the simulated sword. I guess I wouldn't have taken it if I hadn't.

But I took it.

Amu's idiotic power beats Lesser Demon's. I thought it would be decided if they knocked me down as it was......

Mabel also withstood Amu's swing before, but there was gravitational magic. I don't feel the flow of power coming from Glai's side. It resists that power with physical strengthening and pure technology by magic.

From the impending state, Amu pushes in.

But Grye withstands the rush of attack while successfully weakening and does not create a gap.

Rather, the expression is sober enough to be seen to some leeway.

"Oh, already!

As Amu hurried, he forcefully opened his time from impending, turning to fierce offense.

But it's slightly impossible. I haven't grasped the flow. The sword has both weight and speed on it, but Glai has calmly received all of it.

And that's when Gli suddenly lost his balance.

Did you even step on the pebble? I can make a big gap, though not until I fall.

Naturally Amu didn't miss it either and entered the pursuit posture.

From there, Gli can meet and be two at best. That settles it.

It's kind of a clap-out ending, but, well, now...,

"Burning is red! The heat, the sulfur, the sperm..."

That's when Gli suddenly screamed.

Spell chanting.

"Huh!?

Amu stopped his stepping foot, pulled his sword, and stiffened his body for a moment so that he could stand up.

I can't help it because I suddenly disappeared from the chase posture.

So, it was over.

Glai returns to position in an instant like a lie and waves that sword.

From Amu's hand, Mithril's wand sword flew.

And to the girl swordsman with the buttcake - the cutting-edge of the simulated sword can be poked at.

"Yes, my win"

Glai, overlooking Amu, declares as he pleases.

Amu shouts back to me as the place quiets down.

"Ha!? Him, you coward! I told you no magic!

"When did I use magic?

Said amu opens his eyes.

Heh...

"Deceitful!? Oh, you, are you still a swordsman!?

"There's no such thing as a well-behaved battle on the battlefield. That cluttered sword in action, you're an adventurer or something. Are you saying the same thing to your monster opponent?

That's what I say. I say to Glai, who lowers his mock sword, with the face that Amu is about to toothpick.

"Also, again!

"Oh, my God."

"Ha!?

"Next time I do it, I'm gonna lose"

"Hey, hey!

"Lady."

An old man called Lauren says as he reaches out to Amu.

"Boy was there on purpose."

"What...?

"This Lauren was surprised, too. You're strong, young lady. That's why Boy must have had trouble winning the way he did too. We can't let the Guest settle rough on such occasions."

……

"Fong is still the best user under General Petrus. Magic or sword. That has happened in the last two years. Most importantly, we need to learn a little more about the military."

"You can't do that, Lauren! Don't talk too much!

"Whoa, this was classified by our army."

Looking at the exchange between Grye and Lauren, I think.

After all, it looks like Glai has changed too. Not just the look, but also the contents.

"You kept me waiting, Seika! Do you want me to fight like I promised?"

Glai, with his hand on his hip, tells me.

I don't even look out of breath. I guess it's also true that I could afford it.

I answer with a sigh.

"Give me a break, brother Glee. There's no way you can beat Brother Glai with a sword right now."

"Who said to fight with a sword? Anything (...). You can use that weird spell or whatever. I'll let him out, too."

And, Glai threw down a simulated sword and pulled out his hips sword.

Looks like a wand sword. Boneless shapes, but also their polite shavings, reveal that they are superior.

"Boy! You shouldn't!

"Ugh! I'm not gonna let you get in the way of this fight either, Lauren!

"Boy..."

"I'll take it, Seika! I heard you won the martial arts tournament in Teito. I know, I guess it was just the one that wasn't enough for you to take anyway. But I'm not who I am now! I made that day's humiliation so strong on the spring! Fight me, Seika! It was a rematch two years ago!

"It's totally weird...... ha. All right, brother Glee."

Jesus Christ, I'm walking forward.

If you beat him, he'll grow up for now.

"For once, you promised. What about the rules?

"Just like a martial arts tournament. You'll find it more convenient."

"Nothing. Whatever. I just don't have a talisman (amiyuretsu), so yeah... magic is lost when it hits one shot. However, there are no restrictions. You can use more than medium magic. Otherwise, couldn't you give me strength?

"Ha... you tell me...!

Glai laughs invincibly and takes the wand sword on his shoulder.

"Lauren! You're the judge of victory and defeat! Captain, that's an order!

"Boy...... ok. Doesn't look like much, but this Lord Seika is strong enough for Boy to be ready to challenge him that far...... If so, there is nothing more outsiders can say. Swear to see this (this time) duel, Lauren!

"Se, Seika, are you really motivated?

"Hmm?"

Looking back unexpectedly, Amu looked at me with anxious eyes.

"I don't know how it used to be... but he's probably really strong right now. Maybe more than anyone who was at the martial arts tournament in Teito..."

"Ha, that's unusual. I can't believe Amu's worried about this."

"It's not funny! Sometimes, just in case..."

"I don't."

"Huh...?

"In case there's no such thing"

That's what I said, and I turned to Glay.

For Glai to defeat me... 10,000 attempts is not enough.

Which, let me remind you gently. My brother in life.

Lauren lifts up her voice.

"This duel is not for any honor or revenge, but purely determines strength. To stop each other's swords and strive not to use deadly magic. Wins and losses are determined by this Lauren judgment. Both sides, do you mind? Then -"

"Well, duel"

A voice sounded out of place, like a clear tonal whistle.

Everyone looks at you in unison.

At some point, a girl stood in the mansion's garden.

"What a duel my holy knight is. It must be my rule to see this through."

Girl groans in silence.

She was a girl with a human estranged beauty, like a statue with an elephant.

I've never seen blunt eyes like steel, or hair that was slightly watery before. It's like a chemistry class, but I find that the dresses I usually wear around me are superior, and I'm a person of noble stature, including their language.

Lauren, Luft, Edith and the servants finally correct their posture.

Glai, who was opposite me... looked so bitter.

"Nah... what is it, Your Highness? I told you not to act too alone."

"Ugh, you can't help it, can you? Everyone's gone somewhere... or maybe I'm the one who's gone somewhere. Ugh."

"Don't bother my men."

"Doesn't that matter? Come on, start the duel, Gli."

With her eyes not sure what she's thinking, the girl grins at her mouth.

"It means something to you, no matter what one battle you can't get, right? I don't understand."

The said glai's expression is distorted.

You're saying I'm gonna lose.

"Well, I can't believe I'm mouthing the end of your battle... Ugh, I can't do such cruel things. But doesn't defeat make sense, too? Although it is only a general theory. Even if it's such a big defeat that you can't even draw the strength of your opponent, instead of sorting out your feelings? Although it is only a general theory. Ugh."

"... I see."

Gly dropped his shoulder and put his wand sword in his sheath.

"Stop, Seika"

I blink my eyes unexpectedly.

What...? I know you're in a position, but I don't see why that Grye heard you say so honestly.

"And. If you're angry, say it more normally."

"Well. Well, I'm angry"

……

……

"... why not"

"I will not allow my holy knight to duel on his own."

"I don't think so yet."

"The same thing if prescribed earlier. Then introduce me to the Guest. I'm so tired of waiting. I want to get this place done quickly."

"I still haven't said hello either... ha, okay"

Glai walks over to the girl, turns to us, and shows her with his hand.

"Uh, what I can show you here is Fiona Uld Ale Glife -"

As a matter of fact, I had a good idea who the girl was.

It can't be anything other than her in a letter from Luft, such as a girl in a noble capacity on this occasion.

- Her Royal Highness.