"I didn't know she was a princess....."

"If you don't come to King's Landing soon, you won't have to know."

Exhilarating. With a smile that suited her well, she - Lilac - was walking next to Huta.

Dress your hood again and head down the alley to the common cemetery.

One of the hidden passages that connects the royal castle and the king's capital is under the willow that grows in the corner.

Asked if she could tell such things to outsiders, she would just smile.

It was such a terrible smile that if it was such a secret, it wouldn't be a problem to tell.

There are a lot of things I can't tell Futa at this point.

There is absolutely no need for snakes.

I think about stopping this story and shaking another one.

"Is it okay for the First Princess to walk like this?

"You can't. Not to mention, if I found out that I was asking you illegally, fufu."

……

This was also a bad topic.

As we've come to understand, this princess Lilac was quite a crook.

Poor look, beautiful.

As a princess, I know you have great qualities.

is aggressive, active, and turns the head.

If she wanted to trap Huta, she felt like she would be on a guillotine stand the next day.

"But I don't know what punishment awaits when I cross a blade with someone whose profession is not a teacher. No matter how" profession "is" gladiator. "So don't tell me you put your sword with me.

Bring your index finger to your mouth and a small wink.

It's just a girl who makes pictures.

She came under the big tree in the common cemetery, removed the disguised plate on the surface of the tree, and went into the cave.

Then only your hand stretches out, inviting you all the time.

Here we go.

"Yes, yes."

Inside the cave is a ladder that goes straight down into the basement, and Lilac jumps down.

As Huta continued down, she took the standing pine lights and began walking in a familiar manner.

It was dark and narrow.

In addition to the straight ahead darkness that was illuminated by the lights of the pine, there were several corners and stairs.

As you do that, you'll bend, descend, and go up.

On the way, she put her finger around her mouth to think.

"--Is it urgent to prove that you are a strong gladiator?"

"Proof, is that it?"

"I dressed myself and introduced myself as my diner. Beyond being" unemployed, "it's like," How did you know you were strong? "

"I saw it somewhere."

"That's a good idea... but I don't like to be reminded that I'm working alone."

I see.

In other words, only the princess is weak in the "fierce gladiator."

When that happened, Futa thought a little.

I thought it would be nice to say that I was a champion of the gladiator.

But that means he invited a champion like eight hundred years old.

Even if you lay down only eight hundred long, you will eventually discover it.

--Should I just try to make a suggestion?

Lilac lightly strokes her hand when Futa thinks about it.

Well, that's fine.

"Princess?

"We will soon create an opportunity to prove your strength. Until then, please enjoy your stay as a guest."

It was like he was up to something.

I don't think it's malicious towards Futa, but I feel a little frightened.

Fouta, who wasn't very good at making waves, noticed a lot.

Nothing. The princess isn't the only one who knows her arm.

"--Conversely, you don't have to prove it?

I don't think so.

It was a quick answer.

"Simply putting too much as a mere diner doesn't sound good to the outside... and it's troublesome to sneak away from your training."

Really?

So, what should I do?

Is there anything I can do to help her?

With his pale eyes, Lilac smiles.

"It's okay. Please relax. Conditions remain unchanged. I'll do everything for you."

I'll take care of everything.

What kind of fear do you feel literally?

Nevertheless, Futa can't do anything about it.

I have the heart to entrust everything I am involved with, but there was nothing sweet about it here.

Thank you very much.

"Yeah."

At the crossroads of her nose, she walks the tunnel without trying to hide her mood.

"... speaking of which..."

Lilac raised his face as he remembered.

The two people next to each other are that tall. Naturally, it becomes a favorite.

"I'd like to ask you something right now. Whatever took all my swords... was the last one a coincidence?

"Finally,"

"It's my specialty. That prick."

"Ahh....."

I'm sure Lilac meant "The Last" in The Royal Swordsmanship: Thunder (Grijmod).

Indeed, from her point of view, it is equal to being used by chance.

But it's not.

"Uh, uh. You may not believe it."

I scratched my head lightly.

"I know exactly how to fight them."

……

The girl only had to round her eyes.

Futa continued.

"What kind of technique can you use and what kind of movement is necessary for this? And I can reproduce it... even in Colosseum, I fought with the same weapon as my opponent."

Would she say it's too bad?

Only this way of fighting was the only way that Huta could cross it in Colosseum, where he jumped the beam.

As a result, he reached the undefeated champion, but he spit that he was a peten.

Well then, one last time. You think he imitated a trick I didn't let go?

"That's what happens."

"I see...."

Lilac traces the mouth with his index finger as he thinks.

Fouta swallowed raw saliva unknowingly.

Cowardly, I don't need it. If they say so, they will eventually be banished.

It's not that I don't like it. I'm used to it.

However, it was painful for someone who admitted it once to throw me out.

Lilac's serious expression when thinking is sharp.

He looked like a skilled politician, unlike his naive face when he praised Huta.

The more she pondered that style, the more nervous Futa became.

But the end of thought came suddenly.

"- Well, isn't it the strongest?

Where does your sharp expression go?

Lilac glanced at Futa.

"... do you believe me?

"If you think about the risk of lying to me here, it's the truth. I don't want to hear such a dumb response."

Ah, yes.

"With that power, you were banished as a gladiator?

"... that's right."

Lilac stares at Futa with her eyes like she sees something extremely chaotic.

"Was the owner human?

"Are you even suspected of being human!?

"... I can't understand it with modesty. Turn your head a little and use your strength to cheer up some Colosseum....."

Rash, Lilac mutters with her neck tilted.

"Don't you think I was very weak?

"Impossible. If you were weak in Colosseum, it wouldn't be possible for you to have confidence in your arms."

"That's exactly what you said...."

Besides, she continued.

"You were strong. There was an unexpected mark of training on the sword's arm. No matter how mimic I was, if I hadn't caught up with my powers, I wouldn't be able to mimic my moves."

― ―

"It is my word with a sword. Keep your chest up and be proud of yourself, Futa. Regardless of what Colosseum thinks of you, I respect your drilling."

Finally, smile and pretend.

Lilac turned his back and said, "It's the royal castle soon."

For a moment, Futa couldn't move.

Not denied, not spoiled or cowardly.

And above all,

For the first time in my life, I was recognized for my efforts.

I was really happy.

"... Futa?

"I'm sorry, I was blurred."

It seems they were tempted to stop their feet. Lilac turned around and leaned her neck.

"You didn't get a satisfactory meal either. We'll arrange it when we get to the castle."

I was mistaken, but I was embarrassed by the boulder and couldn't correct it.