episode_0232

In the end, I woke up the next day covered in sweat.

What’s really funny is that Adele and Diane also woke up covered in sweat. The only person in this tent who slept well last night was Allen.

“… … .”

And even Allen couldn’t say anything.

At least Evan didn’t try to hide his affection for me in front of Ellen, and in the case of Diane and Adele, everyone in the room knew about their relationship even if they didn’t know about it.

You’ll feel dizzy, probably.

Well, it turned out better.

Because his sister’s honor is at stake, he won’t be able to go out and talk to her, and he won’t even think about coming with us while we’re training.

By the standards of this world, in many ways… … Because it is a relationship that is difficult to accept.

Even if it’s because of Uriah Evangel, that relationship will be revealed someday.

I relaxed, thinking that there would be no major problems after this camp.

Even after I woke up, I couldn’t let go of my chest because of the pressure from both sides. Anyway.

*

“Buu, Buu.”

“Hello, Alexander.”

During the last camping trip, thanks to Evan, we were able to finish the work without having to go out, and we took classes outside for about two days after that.

I followed the wizards around and listened to various explanations about various herbs.

In addition to medicinal herbs, there are also mushrooms, or important ores among the stones that are often found rolling on the ground… …

It wasn’t really important for me to hear because I rarely use magic, but I heard it anyway while I was outside.

Most nobles did not like taking classes in the forest.

Because I kept getting this and that on my clothes, and in severe cases, they even tore.

So the wizards kept classes to a minimum and often released noble children so that they could spend time outside.

And we spent that time going to the forest and playing with the wolves—

I also introduced new friends to my friends.

To be exact, they made each pet one by one.

Alexander was one of them, an eagle owl, and was staying at Adele’s house.

When I lifted my hand and touched his neck, Alexander narrowed his eyes and loved it.

“You seem to be doing well.”

“I’m doing my best. I hope you don’t regret entrusting it to me at all.”

“Buu, Buu.”

Alexander flapped his wings and cried happily.

When I went back to the table and sat down, what I saw in front of me was a large plate.

It was a bit deep for a plate, but it was slightly filled with water.

And there were five sparrows in it.

Two of these birds were raised by Amelia and I, and the remaining three were given to Diane, Evan, and Allen, respectively.

“Isn’t it really lovely?”

Diane couldn’t take her eyes off her bird, Ulysses, as he fluttered and bathed in the dish.

“You sure look lovely.”

“… … .”

Evan spoke, and Allen looked at the birds in silence.

Well, there is no reason for men to dislike cute things.

… … .

No, but this person is still here even after seeing the situation.

Is my face thick, or is my sense of reality paralyzed?

My chest even rose slightly like it did last time.

“Okay, then.”

Evan said.

“I recharged my energy by looking at cute things, so let’s have fun swinging the sword today.”

No, wait.

You said you would be okay. That person is confidently in the same place right now?

Hey, don’t avert your eyes.

*

In the end, today’s training was no different from usual.

Look after Amelia first, then Adele and Diane.

“It was a pretty good joint attack.”

I said that to the two people who were out of breath.

Now, even if I don’t tell them in words, they attack me on their own. It was quite difficult to block them.

At my words, the faces of the two people, who were already red from being tired, became even redder.

It’s called the swinging bridge effect. People don’t know exactly why their heart beats.

But, well, even if that were the case, there would only be one reason why my heart was racing right now.

“It’s already been like this, so how about the two of you forming a pair? If they keep sticking together, I think they’ll make a great pair.”

Although I said it subtly,

“Yes? Oh, no, not that much… … .”

“Ma, that’s right, a lifetime… … .”

Still, it looks like they didn’t catch me teasing him.

Are they so immersed in their own world that they can’t even see their surroundings?

Well, this is a good thing.

After praising the two people, it was Evan.

“My skills are continuously improving. It certainly seems that not using auras is helpful in improving my skills.”

“That’s right. Since you don’t strengthen your physical abilities, it seems like your basic abilities are improving. Thank you.”

I shrugged my shoulders at Evan who greeted me like that.

Since I did it because I wanted to, there was no reason for me to be embarrassed.

And finally, Allen.

“Can we really fight like that?”

“What does that mean?”

“That… … .”

As my gaze turned to my chest, Allen blushed.

If a girl my age had done that, I would have thought it was cute, but that’s a guy.

I feel a little bad.

“My, whatever state I fight in is my heart!”

No, a man should cover his chest with one hand and shout like that… … .

I just asked if it would be uncomfortable to fight with a bag on my chest. In fact, if it were a mistake, it would be your fault for coming and fighting dressed as a woman in the first place.

“Today, I will definitely win today!”

As if he was extremely angry, the crown prince huffed and shouted.

You said so.

*

But, something was definitely different today.

Unlike the crown prince’s attitude until now, where he seemed to be holding back and fighting, today the sword’s path was natural, as if something suppressing him had disappeared.

Perhaps thanks to the aura I was fully using, the number of times I struck my sword increased more than usual.

Could it be that my teasing actually helped?

No, it’s a little different from that.

I feel like my lung capacity suddenly improved overnight.

“Qu… … !”

However, that doesn’t mean you have the skills to beat me.

Evan, who had been sparring with only pure ability without any aura, was slightly better in terms of skill.

By relying on the Aura, the sword attack itself was stronger than his sister’s, but the technique was just that.

widely!

When I struck the sword from bottom to top, the sword flew out of Allen’s hand.

The sword that flew upward while spinning fell straight to the ground.

“With this—”

I lower my sword and say so,

“Allen!”

Evan shouted in a hurry. He was so urgent that he ended up shouting out his name.

Allen was jumping towards Inina with his bare hands.

Did you even think you could win today? Was that really true?

“An opponent that cannot be defeated with a sword is—”

I also threw my sword on the floor and grabbed the hand extended towards me.

“—It’s difficult to defeat even with bare hands.”

I just twisted that hand and changed Allen’s posture.

“Ugh!”

Allen tried to twist his body to get out of my hands, but turned his back on me and was immediately restrained by my arms.

After letting go of his right hand, he quickly moved in front of Allen’s body and strangled him with his forearm.

And as he fell backwards, he stabilized himself with his other arm and—

“Huh?”

For a moment, I was a little taken aback by the sensation that touched my left arm.

Isn’t this mulberry?”

“Pfft!”

But it seems that Allen, who was strangled, was in no condition to worry about such things.

I tried to pull my right arm off with both hands, but it was impossible. The difference in strength was so great.

Even if I lifted my waist up as much as I could, it was virtually impossible because I was holding the other arm tightly.

“Elsie, Elsie! That’s enough! Stop it!”

“… … .”

Only after Evan grabbed my arm and cried out earnestly did I let go.

“Huh, huh… … .”

Allen fell to the floor, barely able to breathe.

Saliva was flowing from the mouth.

I tried to get up somehow, but it didn’t seem to work.

“Elsie, are you okay?”

He looked up at Amelia, who had already come closer, and said with concern.

That’s probably what I should say to Allen, who’s collapsed.

Perhaps he was seeing my complex and subtle face.

“… … I’m sorry. I never thought you’d rush at me like that even after your swordsmanship training.”

“No, I’m not hurt.”

“… … .”

Evan bit his lip and looked down.

“Ha, ha… … .”

Allen was lying on the floor, barely able to breathe.

… … Is it real?

Really, Allen—

“Let’s stop here for today.”

When I said that, everyone nodded and looked down at Allen with a slightly worried expression.

“Why, why on earth is that so, Allen… … .”

I turned around and left the room, leaving Evan kneeling next to me and taking care of Allen.