Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

Returning to the school with Illis, Illis accidentally opens his mouth.

"With that said, don't teachers have plans today or something?

"Right. After this, I plan to take my time in the lecturer's dorm."

"... are you planning on doing that?

"Haha, resting is one of my plans. I'm tired of working all the time."

"That's right..."

Well, when you ask me if I'm in the mood to work from time to time - I'm not.

I don't know where to lose my strength, and I know it's hard to work as a lecturer, but for that matter my work as a knight is supposed to be focused on 'The Guardian of England'.

"So asking about my plans... you want me to put it on an audition, too?

"! Da, can't...?

Somehow I showed signs of that, but that's still why they did it.

At the end of the class, Iris and Aria are given an audition. I also know very well that the strength of the two has recently risen more clearly than before.

In particular, Illis - has finally come to a level where my sword can be properly received as well.

Originally, since I became her escort just because I had less' experience 'in action... there have been many battles that have been her experience for a long time. - Though it hurts a little when people ask if that's what you do as an escort.

"Not that I can do anything, but I was wondering if once I allowed it I would be treated as a day off..."

"Oh, I won't do that. However, sometimes if you don't have plans... I'd like to ask you, don't even think about it..."

Out of sight, Iris dyes her cheeks a little red and says.

I know it's definitely an invitation to a date from the edge, but if this is the case with Illis - it's definitely an invitation to "Sword Training," so I'm going to laugh unexpectedly.

I answer with a small sigh. [M]

"Right. It doesn't matter now and then. So, can we just go to the usual place after this?

"! Yes. I'll be there as soon as I'm ready."

"No, you don't have to be in such a hurry. I'll take a short break before I go."

Illis nodded at my words and headed to the dorm early.... I was snorting, but when it looks like that, it's going to be on my way soon.

The woods behind the school become the place that me and Illis always use to train. People seldom come, and the grounds are large enough.

(I wonder if it's time for Mr. Iris to also need training in real life format)

I think about that. - She's already been through many 'risked her life' fights.

To the extent of my teaching level right now, naturally, I assume there too... but it's also true that I'm running out of it.

Using my Invisible, for example, is one option. - Though she would take it if she was about that move right now.

Not as a knight, not as an instructor, but as her master.

Thinking about this would not, in a way, involve my work either. Well, it would have been easier for me if Illis had gotten stronger.

"First, once in the room -!"

Unexpectedly, I feel signs from nearby, and I unwittingly take the stand.

That's what showed up before me - a girl with a black coat on her sunglasses. The look looked familiar.

"Huh, that's Alta Schweiz. I didn't expect you to notice my signs as soon as possible."

"! Dear Aena...?

Ayna Bodle, a member of the Falmea Imperial Army and daughter of the Imperial Marshal. I can't hide my surprise at the appearance of someone too unexpected. She and I have worked together in the battle against the Shadow Apostle.

Though I thought I would come to the kingdom as an Imperial visiting team and see them all again... I had no idea we'd have such an unexpected encounter.

"What, didn't you notice right after you saw these clothes?

Aena frowned and took off her sunglasses. If you look at that face, you can see it's definitely Ayna.

... but the impression was quite different compared to the usual impression of military uniforms.

Somehow, personal clothes are close to Remill's knight outfit. In short, it felt like it had collapsed, with even more shorts and solid exposure of the legs.

"If you remember well, so did your voice and the way you spoke. No, the atmosphere was different, so it didn't match in me."

I've actually already met Aena's style of patience. Just when I went out with Iris and Aria.

I didn't even talk that far then, and I didn't remember much about Aria.

But when I look at it again, I know - but why is she here?

"Master Ayna, why are you here? This is on the school grounds......"

"It's also my dialogue. You must be the knight of the kingdom, right? Why are you in such a school?

... With that said, did Aena talk to you about me being a lecturer at school?

She knows I'm a knight, but I guess she doesn't know anything more about it.

"I'm also a lecturer here. For once, it's part of the knight's job."

"Hmm... is that your assignment as an 'escort of England'?

"That's the place. I'm off today, though. So, why is Lady Ayna here?

"Huh, is it funny that I'm here? For once, I'm still a sixteen-year-old maiden... just enough for my status as a student."

"... I know that's funny that your Imperial Army Marshal's son is here. Are you alone?

"No, I'm bringing in a few of my men, but I'm keeping them waiting. As for the Merche - well, you know without saying it. I just needed a little help here. This is one of my duties as a military ministry."

"Going to school for military work...?

"Oh, I thought the school that Illis attends was good, so I just came to talk to you. Well, I could talk to you if I were you. As a matter of fact, I intend to 'study abroad' on the Kingdom side."

"I see... study abroad - study abroad?

I listen back unexpectedly. Aena snorted with a grin.

"Huh, you look surprised like that, too. Pretty much - not surprisingly. If you're a lecturer here, it's even more convenient. I've been meaning to look around... but I've decided to go through here."

Aena makes such a declaration.

The study abroad of the Imperial Marshal's daughter - such an important and thought-provoking case was the moment decided before me.