Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

It's been a long time since I've come to the headquarters of The Black Wolf Knights - the Knights Chief's Office.

As an Iris escort here all these days, I can't help it because I've been a school lecturer.

Sit back on the chair in such a way as to face Remill.

"Thanks to the mask you got, I was able to detain Zeil Tiroke on charges of attempted assassination. Although it's already a certainty, not a charge."

"So the captain was the captain of the regiment and you were doing the investigation. I wasn't skipping work."

"Ha ha, you're spicy. I haven't even healed my arm yet. We're busy handling inquiries, right?

Remill says so, appealing to his right arm wrapped in a bandage.

That you went to get Zeil in that condition is also like her, if you say so.

Attempted assassination of Zeil, son of the current king - if made public, naturally it would be a major case.

Some voices said it should not be published inside the Knights, but the fact was now spreading in the country because the King himself said it should be made public.

"It will be the members who answer the inquiry"

"I have to talk to the other captains. Well, the neighborhood's pretty much over."

"Did you convince me?

"We also originally requested your cooperation. It will be the Guardian Knights who will have a hard time in the future. Some of those knights were cooperative with Zeil when he said he was a knight on a Royal Palace escort mission. Internal controls are about to begin."

Zeil gets caught, and that doesn't mean it's all over.

Most importantly, it doesn't change the fact that there's no one left to target Illis.

Then my role will come to an end. [M]

"So you called me here to talk about a new assignment?

"Do I look like I'm dealing with you that much?

"I can see it. I've dealt with four Swordsmen on my own."

"Ha ha, you sure do. Let's make sure we get a special bonus!

"Thank you. That's what I deserve..."

"You, you really don't seem like you're twelve years old. That's all you say. There are some things I like about it."

"Money is not a problem. Well, I suppose I could have gone on with the lecturer's work for a little while."

Whatever, in addition to the salaries of knights, the salaries of instructors come in - there's a lot of money you can simply get.

The first benefit was there......

"You say that, and you promise to teach Miss Illis the sword, too, right?

As you can see, Remill says that.

She's right, for me right now, it's also about keeping an eye on Iris.

"She wouldn't have to be around forever. I am only a knight. [M] I would naturally prioritize you if I had a job. And in the future, I'll buy a house in the country."

"The fact that you decided to live in the country is the first thing I've ever heard... let's talk about 'now' rather than the future"

"Hahaha, that sounds like the first I heard"

"Ha ha, right. And I'm gonna say the same thing."

"... the same thing?

Remill answers my query with a smile.

"It was originally the intention of the Knights to escort Miss Illis. Sometimes she was being targeted this time, so she forced you to escort her."

"Right. So, more than Mr. Iris is no longer being targeted - my role is over, right?

"It would have been, but you said it first, didn't you? Miss Illis wants to be escorted. She gave me a meeting."

I also understood what Remill's words meant.

Apparently, my role isn't over yet.

The rooftop of the school building - at dusk, the large grounds look beautifully stained with vermilion.

There was an Illis in such a place.

The injury has not healed yet and is bandaged around his arm and head.

There had been attempted assassinations, and they had become a little floating in the school.

Of course, some voices are worried. Sometimes things will be tough for a while.

I speak to her like that. [M]

"Thank you for your immediate nomination, should I say"

"... shouldn't I have?

Answer my words as Illis looks back. [M]

"No, that's not true. I feel it's progress that you think you need an escort."

"... because Dr. Schweitz told me that I could count on you"

The look looked somewhere shy and she was the right girl for her age.

At last, it would mean you could rely on someone.

I don't mind if that's me.

... Though it might be better not to put it on the table too much where it sticks to money when this happens.

Anyway, I was nominated by Illis as her escort.

In conclusion, the relationship remains the same as before.

While I continue to be a lecturer here, I will be a knight who protects Illis and beside her as a master who teaches swords.

"That, after all, is annoying -"

"That's not true. You are only a student and a child. [M] It's natural to rely on someone."

"... I also don't want my teacher to tell me that"

"Haha, I'm a lecturer here, even a kid, because I'm a knight."

"I can't argue with you when you say that..."

"Anyway, it means you don't have to worry about it. So thank you again."

Get close to Illis and give me your hand.

Iris nodded and took my hand.

"Yes. Nice to meet you, Dr. Schweitz"

So finally, Illis gave me a smile.

Starting tomorrow, there will be days of teaching swords to Illis and Aria, thinking about the class again.

By the time it was called Kensei, it's an unimaginable life. - But I don't feel bad.

"Well, will you ask Mr. Iris to help me with my work in the future?"

"Leave it to me! I'll do the paperwork and everything."

"No, it's a joke, so calm down. 'Cause I'll be pissed off."

Thus I became a true escort of England, called the Princess Kensei. [M]

I don't know how long it will last - but even if I can't stay by her side, I'm going to keep an eye on her.

Until the day comes when she will be - the knight who will defend this country.