The Branded Female Fencer

War and Peace, Part 312 - Unified Martial Arts Games V, gossip ①

"Long time no see, Alphilis"

"Is... Louis?

Alphilis was surprised that Louis had been speaking up. No, of course I saw the wins and outs on the participation table, and I knew Louis was in. But Louis doesn't talk if he doesn't need to, even if he knows him, and he wonders if he feels comfortable with Alphilis but is that close. And Alphilis himself, outside of the competition so far, has not always followed Ray fans or met Louis face-to-face because he was in command at Jaeger.

It is unclear why Louis is participating in this competition in the first place. Rumors had it that Blackhawk was rallying all its members to stare at the great army of northern oaks.

Sure, as an arms test, this competition is a place to dress up, but I hear that Friedelinde's Tenma Knights and Karatzel Cavalry are barely there because they are staring north.

Muller's steel soldiers are the biggest bloc as a mercenary regiment, and from the number of people, they let half of them go when they said that the fort would be narrower the other way around if all the members participated. This is information from Satyra who fought in this battle.

That's why Alphilis didn't think Louis was coming in his direction. But you can't ignore them.

"You're the first in the Tensei match. How you feeling, buddy?

"You don't really feel it. Then you'll be full of heads attending meetings after this."

"Hmm, were you sure you were escorting Princess Krums?

"You know very well, you're right."

"There's a guy who's good at gathering rumors."

Louis glimpsed Lexus standing quietly at the exit, but Lexus looked stranger there if he wasn't interested in Alphilis.

Alphilis visits Louis with requirements while keeping him from understanding about the injury.

"Because of this, we have to hurry. Why don't we take another chance?

"Right. How's it going tonight?

"Not tomorrow?

"No, today would be a good day. It's been a long time since I've had a drink."

Alphilis missed a moment of sharpness in Louis' eyes, who told him so. Understanding that this was not just an invitation, Alphilis returned it naturally, sighing.

"So come visit Jaeger at 7: 00 this evening? Because you should be home once by then."

"Oh, let's ask with superb liquor"

"Which liquor, by the way?

"It's a northern region. It should be delicious because it's fresh."

Romansland's information or - Alphilis guessed Louis' requirements and laughed all the time.

"I'm looking forward to it. What can I get you for the knob?

"I don't need it. I just hate being tough."

"You don't have to worry, I'll just keep you inside."

You mean it's hard to talk to Arnelia officials? Alphilis was concerned about the content of Louis' story, but first aid for injuries was now considered a priority, after the occasion. There were still those who spoke to Alphilis, but Alphilis left early enough to ignore them.

I glimpsed the look on Alphilis' face as Lexus passed next door, but I didn't talk to him. Later, Diore stopped by Louis.

"Do you know him?"

"Oh, I've had a lot of chances to meet something lately. Well, she's a mercenary, and if she's quite famous, she'll have plenty of opportunities to get to know her. It looks big, it's a small world."

"Well, we know about each other's names in fame. I'm afraid Fostina's not in this tournament."

"I hear you're leaning on Jaeger."

"Is that true? It's a small world."

Louis asked as Diore nodded as he was convinced, feeling odd.

"By the way, may I speak to the famous Knight's Palace, a lowlife mercenary like a weasel?

"Hehe, isn't it a noble exit instead of a lower bitch? You and I have swords together once in a simulated battle. I was only old enough to remain young, but in mock warfare, and with a wooden sword, there are no recruits slaughtered by me as I exasperate. Do you remember that? Later, he said he had a big day in Romansland."

"It must be someone else. The eagle doesn't have such a fine background. It's just a mercenary."

I was rather more surprised by Diore because Louis turned his back on Diore without hesitation. No one is going to leave without showing any interest, being spoken to by Diore. That's why Diore was convinced, too. Without a doubt, I met him in joint training with Romansland, who later said he was division leader.

Continued