The Branded Female Fencer

The venue was still surrounded by silence. Even if I tried to be an audience, I would have thought this time. The audience is betting on one game at a time. The nature of the city called Tarram, or they were rumor lovers, and so much so that information came out about Jaeger beforehand.

Although the mercenary regiment has recently emerged at the head, residents believed that yes, this Tarram vigilante could not have lost. Tarram has the pride of being able to retreat from even the interference of the great powers for a long time. We've lost three games so far, and even though some are betting on Jaeger's win on the funny half, no one expected us to lose them all.

But - reality was unacceptable. Even Boreas, the most likely winner in the backfield, was defeated in an instant. Besides, he's completely out of his mind. Not one who had a good battle or anything. It was a complete defeat.

Even Cassandra and Lilliam could not believe the sight in front of them, but it was the same with Jaeger's face. Just the two of them, Rhine and Alphilis were embracing Venn's victory with a serious face.

"When I first met Venn, I felt I was right."

"What kind of an idea was that?

"He said he might be as strong as Alberto."

"Right. I'm so glad you're not an enemy. I poked him in the throat with a wooden sword and made him unable to abstain. Yeah, I can't believe he punched his jaw left or right over and over and rocked his brain. Artisan, anyone can do that. Besides, when they do that, when they suck, they can be like drunk for the rest of their lives. I flattened out something horrible.

Alfie, hold on to Ekla, will you? I don't even want to think about how Ekla resented me and attacked me from behind. "

"Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't make careless remarks to me?

"Come on!

Rhine and Alphilis made a tear, but the expression wasn't laughing at all. Without even trying to see Boreas carried on a stretcher, and without greeting the audience, Venn turned back there. But just like in Seite, Venn doesn't have very close people in the mercenary corps in the first place. Few welcomed him with a joyous expression, but still the applause wrapped Ven. It is a pure, praiseworthy applause.

And Venn walked straight to Alphilis.

"Captain, did you live up to your expectations?

"Yeah, you got 120 points."

"Out of 100?

"Of course."

Alphilis replied with a smile, but Venn had no smile.

"Captain. I really thought you were a horrible person today. Please pray that you do not become enemies of Ekra and your homeland. Where did you get to know me?

"I don't care what happens to people's mouths. It means you can't stand a door. But can I assume you're afraid of me?

"Right. That's why you saw what I meant. Please, I hope this is not a restraint."

"That was enough. You were really a reaper, weren't you?

"I was just desperate to live. It's not the result you wanted, but you don't hesitate to fight. And for that, I thought it would be more effective to scatter more fear than necessary. It just seemed too much more than I intended, though.

Now, I don't want to use my powers if I don't have to. "

"Okay. But I think I need to review the contract with you. Not just as an escort to Ekla, but I'd like to make a deal on my own. Of course, to the best of my ability as an escort. Of course, you can take it, right?

"... subject to conditions"

Seeing Venn's alarmed look, Alphilis nodded.

"Fine. Take the utmost care. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a shame to leave the best people alone.

That's enough, take a rest. I have to prepare myself. "

"Bye."

"Hey, Venn. Me, you and Seite, who do you think is the strongest?

In response to Rhine's mean inquiry, Venn answered instantly.

"It will depend on the terms of the fight. Seite if you open it, vice president if you're one-on-one, it's me if you're mixed up."

"I see, you want to give it a try somewhere?

"I won't. Unlike Boreas earlier, it's going to be a real kill. Even a wooden sword."

"Right."

To Venn's words, Rhine said nothing. I had never had anyone so clearly state that I could "win" against myself, but most importantly, it was also the first time that that didn't sound like a lie. Rhine also didn't want to just kill each other with Venn.

And it will be Alphilis' turn. Alphilis was already ready for his body and in a state where he could be put into battle at any time. Keep a little distance from your buddies and go into meditation. The speaker is a shadow.

"(How's it going?

"(Not bad. This is the place to start.)"

"(Mercenaries like Cassandra, they're strong?

"(It's gonna be a tough fight)"

"(Oh yeah)"

"(Yep. Overwhelm your opponent strong enough to twist Rosetta, provoke and drag Liliam out. It's a very difficult fight)"

I felt a shadow laugh in my consciousness at the words. And at some point when I was smiling the same way again, Alphilis didn't realize.

Continued