Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

It was some time after Illis went shopping for drinks that I was' contacted '. One of the knights who was on alert in the vicinity came instead of Illis, who didn't come back inside.

Guided by that knight came an abandoned house along the coast.

They used it as a warehouse before, but they say it's been a long time since people have already gone in and out.

The abandoned house, there was one body.

"What about her?

"From what I've confirmed, he was a famous occupier in this town, named Nowe Racin. She hasn't been confirmed here lately..."

"Really?"

Her - the body's name is Noweh Racin. Shoulder-to-chest blow, and he doesn't even look like he resisted.

Other than that, there were no visible traumas, and Noweh was slashed from the front and died... which I knew immediately. And most importantly, so much beautiful swordsmanship makes you understand how hand-worked the person who slashed her was.

We know the Swordsmen are lurking near this town. The killer will probably be one of the swordsmen.

"A blow from the front. You're strong."

"Become, you...! Where did you come in from!?

A knight raises a voice of surprise. It was Aria there.

I stop the knight with my hands and stand before Aria.

"I told you to wait on the beach. It's not something that kids can look at."

"Dr. Alta is a child, too. Besides, I'm used to seeing this. Isn't that what you're hiding?

"- Contact the other knights to be vigilant. And I'll take care of it here. I'm moving, too."

"Shit, I understand!

With my word, the knight leaves the scene. I left the abandoned house. [M]

Then Aria continues - so I sighed small.

"I get it. When this happens, you're going to look into it on your own. Besides, if you wanted to look into it, you'd have looked into it."

"Yeah, that's about it."

What Aria didn't do is, as I was saying earlier - she'll be trusting me. If I were to live up to that feeling, I guess I would have ended this extracurricular class as if nothing had happened... but she also seems to have finally become more willing to know about the current situation.

"Do you remember the swordsmen? This is the organization that commissioned Mr. Iris' murder."

"! Those killers, right? No way, are you here?

"Yes, there is only one person identified… it is likely that he is currently lurking in this town. Most importantly, we already know the names and characteristics to some extent. As I have noticed, I have already deployed a dozen knights as well. They won't come because they know they're on high alert."

The swordsmen are what can be called battle fanatics, but they are not the ones who challenge a battle they cannot win. Neither would Adil Gratz, the leader, have thought of 'losing fine dust' when he slashed each other with me.

"Ha, those swordsmen are after Iris again...? Then you should teach Illis."

"If Mr. Illis is being targeted, of course I told him. But not this time."

"... does that mean it's the teacher you're after?

I haven't gotten to the point yet, but Aria is a good kid to guess.

You probably understood the situation from my attitude and story. [M] The swordsmen came here and could set us up. So if it's not Illis they're after - I'm after them.

As I nodded at Aria's words, she frowned slightly angrily.

"If that's the case, talk to me sooner."

"Haha, that's not what I'm talking about -"

"It's not every laugh. The teacher is being targeted, and the enemy is coming. Then you should rely on me."

Put your chest up, Aria says that. In addition, continue the words by showing them the trick of checking their surroundings.

"I can find the enemy's place. It's possible we could do it even if we got engaged. I can give my teacher as much information as I want."

"Aria, I appreciate the sentiment -"

"It's not fair that the teacher helps me and I don't help the teacher. Even if the teacher doesn't like it, I can help him myself."

... it was a word that sounded threatening in a way. Aria can do that - something I understand very well, too.

Quick story, even if I don't ask for help, Aria will look into it herself and give me information, that's what I'm saying.

Then you should cooperate in the end - yes, you're going to let me tell you.

"The enemy is the swordsmen. Mr. Aria was engaged once, wasn't she?

"Yeah, I can fight."

Aria answers so clearly, even if I ask her to confirm. I'm not going to back off, that's the answer.

I shrug my shoulders and still snort at Aria's determination.

"... ok. But I'm not asking you to investigate alone. Follow my instructions - that's the condition. Don't stick your neck in a murky, dangerous thing, or go anywhere you feel it's dangerous. If we can do that, we need your help."

"Okay. Because I'm not like Illis."

Aria sends Iris out to pick him up and say that, but from me, neither is much different. If you decide to move for someone, you're the kind of guy who tries to throw his life out fine.

It is amazing to be able to do so at this young age, but it is also worrying.... so it would be best to put it beside me with the meaning of surveillance.

"... by the way, I was having that Mr. Illis stay along the coast to have him wait for me to come back. Mr. Iris was out buying drinks, wasn't he?

"I didn't come back inside, so I came to the teacher. I thought you saw the teacher heading this way."

"I see. So, suppose I pick up Mr. Iris first? It's more dangerous to leave her alone, too, than something went wrong near here. Aria, hit the coast somewhat on alert. If you need anything, you can reward me immediately."

"Okay. Can you reward Illis for this?

Aria makes such inquiries.... Aria herself is worried about me, except when she can reward Illis for this fact.

"No, I'm not going to reward Mr. Iris - that's supposed to make you feel the same way, right?

"... yeah. Because when Illis finds out something like this, it's dangerous."

"Will Aria say that? Still, you're difficult kids."

Exhaled small, and I said to squeal.

The swordsmen are moving - this one, it looks like it's time to move.