I was at the Knights base.

And today, as yesterday, I'm helping Faraes do his job. One thing is different from yesterday is that Celia is with us.

"Thank you so much, both of you..."

"No, no problem."

"Yes, rely on it fully"

Faraes' work was considerable.

Because of the dark knights, a lot more things the knights had to do. As a result, more paperwork was held by the captain, Faraes.

Captain's job is basically this paperwork. It's a plain job, but without top approval, the people below can't move. Therefore, this is also the most important task.

"Ah, just paperwork..."

But Faraes is so tired of this job that he sighs.

That, too, should be it. This task is essentially one to be carried out towards the desk. A normal knight's job is to fight demons and provide escorts.

I'm not talking about easier, but I'm probably bored with paperwork every day.

"Captain Faraes, cheer up. Sure, it's all paperwork, but it's almost time for an expedition"

"Oh, speaking of which, you did..."

"Yeah?"

Celia has said that in an attempt to cheer up Faraes.

But the words were a little disturbing. There's something I can't hear.

"An expedition, what?

"Oh, actually, once a month...... no, two months? Sometimes in three months? Anyway, train to move under my command."

"Training...? You have that too..."

That's how Faraes answered my question.

Apparently, an expedition is training.

Perhaps the aim is to be able to move on the instructions of the captain. Sure, that's important.

"Yeah?"

So I realized something.

That was when I met Faraes.

"Speaking of which, was it outside that I met Faraes?

"Oh, right. It was just then, on that expedition."

"Were you..."

Apparently, even when you met me, you were in the middle of that expedition.

That sounds like a pretty good time to think about it.

Except then, Faraes wouldn't go outside, so maybe he didn't meet.

"I'm so glad to see you then."

"Huh?"

"This is how I can be with you now with that encounter..."

Against me, Faraes says that.

The words were a little smelly but delightful. This kind of place is a great place for Faraes.

"Besides, if I had met Captain Zagil first, you would have been in Squad Five..."

"Oh......"

Furthermore, Faraes has pointed that out.

Sure, if I'd met Captain Zagil first, I might have been in Squad Five.

Captain Zagil is a strong and respectable man. If I'd seen him first, I'd have wanted to join the Fifth Squad, too.

"Yeah?"

"Mm...?

"What...?

As we talked about it, I heard a strange noise.

That sounds like something hit me. The sound of it makes me feel strange.

This sounds just like it did back then.

"Slade, Celia"

"Oh, I know"

"Let's go!

We'll be up in a minute.

We have to go find out what caused that sound.

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We were coming to the arena.

Apparently, the sound is caused here. There are many knights gathered here in the evidence.

This situation has happened before. That was when the Dark Knights attacked.

"Is that...?

I've been thinking about that. In my eyes, a certain sight comes in.

That's the sight of three people standing in the arena.

"No way......"

"Oh, I guess so."

To my whining, Faraes and Celia snort, too.

Perhaps that's the Dark Knight. They can feel the unique killing spirit of the Dark Knight.

"Slade, are you here..."

"Captain Zagil, and everyone else..."

When we got to the center of the arena, Captain Zagil spoke to us.

Here also came their respective captainship such as Captain Zagil, Sona and Mr. Cannon. Plus, like Dion, we have all the men who fought the Dark Knight before.

Naturally, they were all drawn to that sound.

"You're finally here..."

"What...?

One of the Dark Knights talked to me thinking about it.

What we've been talking about is a little small, neutral dark knight. Probably a boy.

What is characteristic is the mask that covers its eye area. It is shaped to mimic a butterfly. He's a dark knight, and when he's a butterfly, he's a little concerned. Could it have something to do with the disease that struck Mr Cannon?

No, it's not like their opponent has been confirmed as the Dark Knight yet. Let me ask you something.

"You're the Dark Knights, aren't you?

You're right, we're the Dark Knights.

It was a different dark knight who answered my question.

He is about medium tall and is a fat dark knight.

"Most of all, I think it's a little different from the Dark Knight you know..."

"What...?

Plus, another dark knight raised his voice.

This is a tall, skinny, dark knight. Just as opposed to the man earlier.

"What does it mean to be different from the Dark Knight we know?

"It's a simple story. We're much stronger than the dark knights who attacked you before."

"Much stronger..."

Apparently, these guys want to say they're stronger than the Frosts.

That's incredible inside.

The Frosts were quite powerful enemies. I don't think these guys are stronger than them.

"Well, let's name it before we get to the point... I'm Flore, the Dark Knight of the Black Butterfly"

"I'm the Dark Knight of Software, Port."

"I am the Dark Knight of Steel Disoyl"

"We are here to fight you… this is because the pride of our Dark Knight was trampled by the fools the other day"

The Dark Knights have said that after one name after another.

Did trampling the pride of the Dark Knight mean that we defeated him?

"You mean Frost and his enemies?

"Enemies......? Whoa, did I get you wrong? I'm sorry."

"What?"

To my word, Flore distorts the edge of his mouth.

Somehow, they found it interesting. What the hell is wrong with you?

"I said I was stupid about Frost and the others. Those men, losing to the Holy Knight, exposed themselves to shame. We don't do that kind of mourning."

"We came here like those asswipes. Ah."

"I don't like the fact that the Dark Knight stays defeated..."

"Become...!

I'm surprised what the Dark Knights say.

But if you think about it, you deserved it.

To the Dark Knight, there is no sense of fellowship. Therefore, there can be no enemies.

"... if you'd just shut up and listen, they'd be saying all sorts of things."

"Mm?"

"Whoa?"

"What?"

Such dark knights called me from somewhere.

The Dark Knights react to that voice.

"No way......"

"Where...!

At the same time, I and Captain Zagil look for the Lord of Voices.

The voice was a familiar one. But having the man here is incredible.

"Hmm......"

The next moment, a man stepped down from the sky.

A warrior with white hair, cold-blooded as ice.

"Frost......!

"Long time no see, Slade"

There stood Frost, the frozen Dark Knight.