Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

When I dropped off Illis for the battle, I headed towards Aria.

Aria, unable to move while in captivity, turns her gaze to me as if she sees even the unbelievable.

"What, so...?

"What is' why '?

"'Cause you're not going to help Illis...?

That's the question Aria spoke of.

Because I'm here, I thought it was me fighting Kufilio - that's what I guess.

But it's Iris who can cross the sword again. I also know very well that she has already exceeded her limits.

On top of that, I left it to her to fight.

"You're the one I'm here to help, Mr. Aria. And you're the one Mr. Iris is trying to help. I'm not here to help Mr. Iris."

"No, that's crazy! I don't care about me now! So, take Iris..."

"It's not a good story. This would not have happened if you had asked for help sooner. Different?

"Well, it's because... I don't know if it involves Illis or anything..."

"When Mr. Illis was being targeted for his life, you tried to save him by throwing out your life. And yet you can't admit the opposite? I don't think it's strange that Mr. Iris should be angry."

"... eh"

My words cloud Aria's expression. [M]

From the beginning, Illis intended to help Aria. Aria knew that, too. It was Aria who tried to reject it.

More than Illis, she tries to carry everything in by herself.

"I'm a little angry, too. Didn't I think I could help you?

"I believe in the teacher. Because I believe in you, I only wanted you to protect me about Illis."

"I see, is that what you mean? Then I'll tell you one thing."

"Huh!"

Cut the chain that binds Aria with a sword and let her weave her coat with nothing on.

And I gently laid my hands on her.

"I'm not the only one who can protect you. I can protect you, including you - that much power. Well, in the position of knight, I'm also in your position now. That's how much you can count on me."

"... that the teacher will protect me?

"It is natural for teachers to protect their students. Even if it was someone else, you're a teacher. So it's up to you."

I turn my gaze to the battle of Illis.

She was already flustered as she continued to fight Kufilio.

The power to hold the sword may not be left satisfied anymore.

Still, Illis keeps fighting. You can ask me for help, but she won't.

That's how they are, and I'm sure it's in their own hands to help Aria out - that's what they decide.

When, it's not strange that Illis falls.

Even in that situation, we knew Aria couldn't move quickly.

"Kufilio is your father, and Mr. Iris is your family. If you don't clearly show your will to separate, it won't start."

"Me - eh!

The Purple Electricity held by Illis was played. To my nostalgia, Kufilio jumps in.

The blow is fired towards the heart of Illis - but it never arrived.

It was critical, because Aria threw in a short knife and stopped Kufilio from moving.

Cufilio looks surprised and looks at Aria.

"Aria......"

Aria stares at Kufilio.

I've never seen Aria reveal her anger expression so far. [M]... From the beginning, I guess in her the choice was made.

That step could not be taken - but now Aria sets herself apart from The Shadow Apostle.

"I won't let Iris do any more.... My family was only 'brother' and 'sister' who helped me. You're not my family!

"... ant, a"

Beyond the limit, Illis finally falls and falls on the spot from his back - supporting her body like that, I confronted Kufilio.

The amount of bleeding is intense, and given the injury to Illis, it's so strange that it was all moving.

"Mr. Aria, I'd like Mr. Iris, please."

"Yeah, okay"

He snorts and Aria supports the body of Illis.

I'm already unconscious of Illis - I just want to compliment him for fighting so well so far.

"Oh my God, I thought you were just a bystander after all..."

"That's not how it works. Whatever it is, you promised to keep an eye on her until she became the 'mightiest knight'. But thanks to you, she seems to have grown up. So now I have to do what I have to do as a master."

Hilariously, send your gaze to Aria.

I put my finger on my mouth and gave a signal. To remind you not to teach Illis what we're going to see.

By Simple Summoning, it is a blade with a radiant silver body that is called. A wave of Raul Isalf, the Sword Saint - the Silver Spirit Sword - has defeated all those who have opposed him.

"! Doctor, that's..."

"Mr. Aria, you said 'I believe' in me. Then I'll live up to that trust, too. So that you will never get lost again, this Sword Saint - will free you from the curse"

That is a word that proves itself to be Raul Isalf. It was a fact that I never intended to let others know.

But I'm sure this fact will be necessary for Aria. - So that the two of us, who should have trusted each other, never leave again.