The Branded Female Fencer

"Bad, confidential and untold"

"Oh, my God, you're not dating well. Can't you even tell my best friend?

"Bruns, when did you and Jake become best friends?

Rascal makes a tear, but Bruns said proudly by slapping Don and his chest.

"Stupid bastard! Me and Jake are friends who kept each other's backs on the battlefield, right? Without saying this is my best friend, what are you saying?

"You were being helped, not the mistake of?

"Well, I guess that would be a reasonable expression"

"Hey, what!

Jake saw their exchange and thought. Surely they will not be able to help them today as a force of war. But Jake, who stands on the battlefield as a regular temple knight, realized how helpful it would be to have a warm routine of nothing like this.

Arnelia's front line is honestly exhausted. The attack of the Hachi Forest, the stronghold of Calamity, was not a glimmer. Demons and warcraft become powerful enough to go to the border. If that were to be the southern continent with no human footprint, the struggle would have been unimaginable. In a land that did not even remain secure for drinking water, the regular soldiers of Arnelia fought, tired and few modulated their spirits. Even with Arnelia's restorative magic, there are already hundreds more dead. No return or assistance can be expected in this fight, which is taking place in secrecy with the countries. Voices questioning this expedition itself were also rising slightly in the field.

Jake has been asked in advance about the purpose of this expedition, but questions have nevertheless arisen. Find out who the calamitous enemy really is. That's all I had to wonder if that would justify throwing down all this human resources. Jake was firmly sworn to his heart that he would have to ask Miriazal this time.

With that in mind, my buddies barely hear the conversation either. Jake was walking down the hall laughing bitterly that only Dute Hilde's tall voice was really something to his ear. There, Dora comes from across the street. Totally popular with the school - but exclusively for women - Dora is always surrounded by a few girls. Dora herself didn't seem to like it very much, but it didn't make her any harm, so the woman was in a good mood to fully enjoy the music he played next to Dora and the way he looked as beautiful as she was demonic. Fact Dora's musicality is a big deal, and those bards there boast so much skill that they would throw out the harp and escape. Dora kept saying no to the rumors, even when Arnelian officials or Gloria-based nobles tried to summon him during his visit to Arnelia. Jake asked why, but he said, "It's my music that plays whatever I want when I want." Jake likes that temperament.

Dora is a bearer of casual temperament like a breeze, yet has a strong core that no one can bend within. Jake liked Dora like that. Something tells me that this Dora might be the one who feels most comfortable. Dora was the same, and the girls fluttered to Jake in a distracted gap. Like now, Jake and Dora rarely talk in situations where women are around. Still, it had been a long time, so Dora stopped that leg and called out to Jake.

"Hey, Jake. You've returned safely."

"Oh, as you can see, five bodies satisfied"

"I'm sorry I'm late to say hello. I noticed too many credits, and apparently I skipped too many classes."

Dora smiles lightly and shows it. Apparently his skipping habits don't matter without Jake. He looks like an honorary student himself, but I was wondering if he didn't really care about class credits or anything.

The girls around me have spoken a few words to cheer up Dora, but neither Dora nor Jake have spoken voluntarily.

"Dora definitely prioritized art classes."

"And economics and sociology. It's so funny to learn what's going on in the world."

"What about swordsmanship and sorcery? He seemed good at both, though."

"I can do it if I want, but not if you ask me if I like it. Minimum credits are mandatory, so I work hard, but now I want to learn more than that."

"Are you going to be a bard too?

"That's good, too. However, if the surrounding circumstances allow it,"

I hear Dora is an ex-slave. Now it's time for the noble adopted son, but Jake doesn't even know the details. Sounds like a tough family, and even Jake didn't try to invite Dora home. Jake had an idea that Arnelia was probably an adopted son of a very powerful aristocrat because he lives with one separate mansion, but that's also what he expects. For that matter, skipping class is a big deal.

"Damn, don't struggle"

"Mutually. Are you going on another expedition soon?

"Come on, I don't know. It might even be called tomorrow."

"Oh, my God, you're a temple knight. I want to spend the rest of my life without a sword."

"A peaceful world would be nice."

"Peace is what we make. But I wonder if I still need a sword to do that. If I could make peace without a sword, I'd have nothing to say."

Dora's words were authentic. Dora, who rarely shows the truth, but this word also seems to contain his own sincere wishes. Jake is, but I can't agree with this word right now. Because you know that people called black magicians don't stop talking about it.

"Some people can't discuss it in the first place."

"Are you sure?

"Some people don't understand the words themselves." and creatures who see humans only as predators. "

"Sure, hey... it might be possible if I could get you through with the Warcraft, too. Maybe people like that make peace. I can't do this."

"Neither can I."

"The sword, after all."

"At least, not now"

Dora laughed so lonely at Jake's words.

"Jake, do me a favor in your fight and at the end of the day. I'll make a song for you next time."

"You don't have to do that if you want me to take the trouble, but I'd love to hear it. Do me a favor."

"Okay, he asked me"

Dora replied clearly, walking away again. Around us, the girls are asking us to write songs for them, but Dora doesn't seem to care. Jake looks back at that, and I think he's some strange guy again. Besides, I felt that the discomfort I felt with Dora the first time was only getting stronger. I didn't even know what caused it.

Continued