― ― Well, I'll let you go back. I'm waiting for the students who came with me-- "

Miriela greets Raphael and the others and leaves the room for the Battleship's hangar.

There, students selected from the Academy were waiting for Miriela's return.

Silva, a future Paladin candidate with a special grade mark, was at the forefront.

Principal...! How was Rafael's health?

"When I went there, I just woke up. It was fine. You looked fine."

I see. I would have liked to say hello with you-

From Silva's point of view, Raphael is a respected senior.

It is a goal to be pursued, and it embodies the ideal image of the Holy Knight.

Miriela had invited Raphael to the Knight Academy for special training before, but Silva made her face shine and asked Raphael to practice.

Perhaps you wanted to learn something from Raphael, who refrained from fighting the Rainbow King (Prismer) this time - Silva still doesn't know the truth about the Paladin and Princess Talent (Hylal Menas).

I can't talk about it in front of him, so I apologize this time, but I was reluctant.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset Rafael-san... instead, Silva-san wanted to see me more, so please forgive me."

"Hey, how are you guys?"

From Miriela's back, Ripple peers into her face.

Thinking about the situation, I don't think it's a very good feeling - it's nice of you to act like you're trying to brighten up the atmosphere without showing it.

"Lady Ripple...! Yes, I was able to train without any problems." This is also thanks to Ripple-sama's protection of the country...! "

"No, no, I can't protect you, so I'm so sorry, I'm going to drive you all out--"

"No, if you can help Ripple-sama a bit, I really want to...!" If you don't like Rafael's body, I'll let you fight with Ripple on your behalf, so feel free to call out anytime! "

I wanted to buy that, and maybe Silva would fight with Ripple in the future, but it wasn't the time.

At least until Silva learns the truth, gets over it, and decides to fight - until then, if Raphael falls and needs to be replaced, it's up to her and Ripple to fight alongside her.

I don't want my students to die first.

Even if I were to disobey Prince Wayne's life, that would be unacceptable.

Miriela strongly thinks so inwardly.

"...? What happened to the principal?" You look pale, but-- "

"No, no, it's okay, right?" I'm totally fine! "

Well, I'll do my best not to let Silva-kun do that, so please don't be so hard on me.

Ripple gently touched Silva's shoulder.

"Y-Yes...! I'll do my best!! This time, Yua-kun doesn't seem to be making fun of me, and there's nothing wrong with this...!"

Silva seems more nervous when she touches Ripple.

That being said, Yua did not particularly complain, nor did she fall asleep, and waited in the spot.

Sitting at the edge of the entrance to the liberated hangar, she sprinkles her legs outside.

"Oh, really--you 're not trying to sleep or go home, but you're quiet...!"

That, on the contrary, may be unusual.

Anyway, Ripple approaches Yua and calls out.

"Yua-chan, it's been a long time." How are you? "

"Kemoir-sama...? Hello." Today, my ears and tail are still cute ─ ─ "

"Ahahah, thank you--I 'm not very conscious of this because it's natural... but I'm sorry that you brought Yua from the capital too." Because we have to fight together-- "

"Yes, it's okay, I'll do my best."

Yua made a somewhat motivated statement with utter expressionlessness.

"Yu, Yua-chan--? I heard that, Miriela, Silva-!?"

"Eh, eh... what's wrong with you? Ah, Yua-san...?"

"Yua-kun. That's a good thing... but it's not what it normally looks like-?"

"It feels good right now -- when I come here, it feels kind of nostalgic..."

Yua-chan, do you miss me?

"Yes. Maybe it smells like your father?"

Maybe?

"I don't remember very well--"

"Oh--hope to see you again someday."

Yes.

Yua nodded lightly and began to look at the city below with her feet puffed up again.



After all, I was in a good mood, and my nostrils were leaking with no expression.

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The wind that strokes the cheeks is a little tight, but it's also pleasant, and the combination of the blue of the clear sky and the green of the fertile meadows underneath is stunning.

Sitting at the edge of the hangar, you can enjoy such a spectacular view while grilling the skewers of the dragon's meat.

It is a souvenir to Raphael, but they have not said that they would not eat it.

I'm still enjoying this combination of landscape and meat.

"Nh ~. After all, the scenery and delicious rice go well together!"

Rafinia, dressed in the clothes of a female soldier of the Blood Chain Brigade, smiles.

"That's right, Lani." Will you be passing near the King's City soon? "

The responding Inglise looked the same.

"This is the first time I've had dragon meat in my life, but this is incredibly delicious."

Even Redas, who recommended meat, seems to have no complaints about the taste.

"Well, it's definitely delicious, but..."

I'm going to fight the Rainbow King (Prismer), but my liver is sedentary...

"I see, are you okay...?"

The soldiers of the Blood Chain Brigade were a little uneasy.

Now that Leon has left the ship and is somewhere else, he may be feeling extra weak.

But Leon's actions were necessary.

I'm not going to argue with you.

"According to the report you just received, the Rainbow King (Prismer) is still on his way to the city of Aalmen - so be prepared for battle." I say, "If you're hungry, you can't fight."

Is Chris the same?

"No, it's superstition." Apart from that. If you stop fighting when you're hungry, don't you think you're losing half of your life? "

”Hahaha... well, it's just Chris, that's all-”

"Inglise-sama is very brave, isn't she?" After all, if it's possible, I'd like to give you the position of Commander of the Knights Guard right away...! "

"No, no, look at Chris's personality, personality and standing behavior, why is that such an idea--?"

"That's good - we'll crush those who try to trample us with their strength...!" It would be just as painful if you were to behave in such a pathetic manner...! It's our goddess who surpasses Princess Tenjin (Hylal Menas)! "

"Hahaha, it's so hot--"

Rafinia seems to have no choice but to smile bitterly at this.

"The Kingsguard are all like this, right?"

Before I left for Alcard, I was quite embarrassed to hear the group cheering wildly on Inglis, who was on stage at the Weissmal troupe performance in the capital.

"...... but I think it might be better to take that talk..."

Inglise suddenly uttered such a thing.