episode_0068

The golden hilt of the sword reflects the red sunset, giving off a golden glow.

When someone talks about the rumors of Ilios’ destruction, the sword that always comes up is the Golden Cutlass.

This is an ancient relic sword recovered directly from a long-dormant ruin.

“It’s been a long time. Facing the Captain’s sword.”

“How much have your skills improved that you are so confident?”

“Huh. Drink it and be surprised!”

Sienna gripped the twin daggers she had borrowed from Fiora tightly in both hands.

It was a stopgap measure since I wasn’t carrying a weapon.

“Fiora. Don’t you know it’s broken?”

“Don’t worry. It’s something that’s been coated with magic.”

“Really?”

Leader Ilios is strong.

With Siena’s past skills, it was impossible to even guess what level it was at.

It’s probably the same now.

‘The leader… is much stronger than most knights.’

So this is neither a duel nor a sparring match.

Just a time to learn from an old master.

But she was prepared.

“Then… let’s go.”

Sienna’s expression suddenly changed.

“…!?”

Ilios came to his senses in surprise.

‘Siena…?’

This isn’t the guy I knew.

‘Is this… living?’

He is a guy who is skilled at handling all weapons.

But that doesn’t mean he was the type of guy who would suddenly start imitating an assassin by wielding a pair of daggers.

Sienna’s dagger, which kicked the ground like a shot and rushed forward, swung precisely to target the vital point.

-Kaang!

A cutlass, somewhat shorter than the longswords favored by knights, swung upward from below to parry her attacks.

‘…light?”

Unlike the tremendous killing aura it exudes, its attacks are too light.

‘trickery?’

Sienna thrust the other dagger straight in, as if she had expected this to happen and had been waiting for it.

This time too, he aimed precisely at the vital spot.

“Eek.”

Ilios, who had no idea that the next attack would follow so quickly, quickly retrieved his sword and twisted his body as he stepped back.

But the guy seemed to have anticipated this situation, and he quickly walked towards me, aiming for my stepping foot.

Three consecutive attacks at breakneck speed.

As he quickly jumped into the air, Sienna’s side kick struck him.

-puck!

I couldn’t dodge the kick while I was floating in the air, so the best I could do was to stick out my sword and catch it.

“Oh my.”

Eventually, I was thrown back several meters and landed on the ground.

No damage was sustained.

But the facial expression was the best.

“Are you coming to your senses now?”

“Siena you…”

“Tch. By the way, the leader is really strong? I was thinking of killing him. But that’s fortunate. I’m sure that the leader won’t get hurt at all even if I give it my all.”

“What?”

“I will use magic power from now on.”

“…!?”

At this point, Ilios had a lot to ask her.

But this guy started rushing at me as if he was going to kill me without giving me a chance to speak.

“This guy…”

“Haaa!”

“…!”

In the past, I would have observed his every move and given him some advice.

But that wasn’t possible now.

Siena’s movements were very fast as she began to utilize her magical powers, and each of her attacks were so sharp that she had to concentrate.

Of course, it wasn’t like I couldn’t avoid it or I couldn’t counterattack.

But this is just a place to test the guy’s skills.

So I wanted to show off some classic defensive and evasive moves without using any grappling techniques so that I could continue with the right attacks.

“How is it?”

“What do you think… Who, who did you learn this from?”

“Haa, haa… You’re so relaxed? The captain is really a strong person, huh?”

“That’s obvious…!?”

This guy now even deliberately talks to me to make me let my guard down.

His eyes were filled with the passion to defeat his opponent no matter what, and what was most surprising was that he had gained an unbelievable amount of stamina.

and.

“Haaa!”

“Wow!”

Although it is a dagger, the sharpness of its tip is extraordinary.

‘This guy…’

There is no doubt that his magical power flows through his weapons as well as his body.

‘It’s not at Auror level yet…’

Suddenly I wonder.

Who is this guy’s teacher?

It’s only been 20 days since you entered the knight training school, hasn’t it?

How did we get to this point already?

Or… have you been taught by the knights under Count Damien for the past two years?

It was a dazzling growth.

It was really amazing.

‘I knew you had talent, but…’

However, I did not expect it to grow this quickly.

Above all, she couldn’t help but be compared to the guys of similar age who were part of the adventure group.

It’s not like those guys lack talent.

-Kaang!

-Kagagagang!

The two men’s duel continued for a long time.

Siena’s face, full of life, was terrifying, but sometimes it seemed to smile.

I wonder if he looked happy for some reason.

It looked fun.

It could also be because I met my adventurer friends whom I hadn’t seen in a long time.

It must have been a great joy to show off your grown-up self to your old teacher.

Clap clap clap clap.

The metallic friction sound that had continued for dozens of minutes disappeared along with the applause of Ainel who was watching this.

“Good job, Sienna. But you’re covered in sweat today too.”

“Haa… Haa… Haa…”

“Still, I don’t think I’ll need a potion today.”

Ilios and Fiora approached the two cadets of the training school.

“Whew… This is…”

“Captain. How was my skill?”

“That’s right…”

“Siena. Do you plan on joining the adventuring group again?”

“P, Fiora. What are you talking about all of a sudden? Sienna went under Damian. She was recommended with difficulty and entered the training center, but if you suddenly make such a recommendation, my position as the leader…”

“Just kidding. Does that mean Siena’s skills are amazing?”

“Ah… haha… me again.”

“The captain is still the same. He’s weak to Sister Fiora…”

Ilios quickly straightened his expression and regained his composure.

The fact that he glanced at Ainel seemed like he was trying to improve his image in front of outsiders.

“Ahem… By the way, who taught you that? Your skills have improved a lot, right? Above all… Your concentration in battle has improved a lot. Should I say that the childishness I always pointed out has disappeared?”

“Really?”

“Yeah. What on earth did you do? What happened in the past two years?”

“Oh, I’ll answer that for you. It’s all thanks to our instructor.”

“Are you talking about the training center instructor? Treating that high-grade potion like water? You haven’t even been in the training center for a month? ”

“It’s not the time that matters. It’s the intensity that matters.”

“Strength?”

Ainel swept her pink hair back and said proudly.

“Yes! How much dense and intense training do you do in the same amount of time? That’s what’s important.”

“Oh, is that so…?”

“Yes! It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve grown more in the short period of time I’ve been training with the instructor than I did in the past 2-3 years of training alone.”

Sienna, panting from exhaustion, raised one hand and placed it on her forehead.

Here we go again.

That crazy praise of Ainel.

“You don’t believe me? It’s true… In my case, my magic power has also increased a lot.”

“What!?”

Everyone looked surprised, but this time the one who spoke up was none other than the wizard Fiora.

“Of course! Why would I lie? Right, Siena?”

Ilios and Fiora’s gaze turned to Sienna, who was now sitting on the floor.

“Haa… Well, that’s not wrong. I don’t know exactly how much magical power that guy had before, but he’s the best among us. In terms of magical power and skill…”

“Look at that. It’s all thanks to our instructor…”

“Excuse me, but may I ask your instructor’s name?”

“…!?”

“…….”

It finally came.

This moment.

Sienna and Ainel suddenly started looking into each other’s eyes and making eye contact.

‘Sienna told me never to tell anyone…’

‘What excuse are you making? The captain and Sister Fiora both know that damn bastard’s name… and the rumors too…’

The two made a promise.

It’s okay to give compliments, but never mention the violent class content, the instructor’s reputation, or even their name.

Sienna emphasized this firmly to Ainel.

Please watch your mouth, because if the instructor’s name is revealed, your former colleagues will worry.

“What? Why are you suddenly like that?”

“I can never tell you that!”

“Ahh… That idiot…”

Seeing Ainel’s reaction, Sienna began to sigh deeply as if she had known this would happen.

“You can’t say anything… Who the hell are you to say that?”

I should have just been a little more cautious, but by reacting like that, I ended up needlessly piqued their curiosity.

“Siena. You tell me. You know? We can find out that kind of information if we put our mind to it.”

“Ah… That’s actually… Ugh…”

In the end, this is what happened.

Lying won’t work anymore.

“Instructor’s name is… Ah… Adrian…”

“Adrian?”

“No way, that guy?”

“Fiora. Who is that guy?”

“Who is that? That guy who was making a fuss about assaulting the princess. Adrian Floyd.”

“Oh, that Floyd family’s adopted son? Wait. What!? Your instructor is that kid? ”

“Shhh! Watch your mouth, Given! Do you want to be executed on the guillotine?”

“Oh, sorry…”

The air suddenly became cold and chilly.

“Given?”

“Oh, I’m talking to you, Ainel. My name is Given Luid Ilios.”

“Ah…”

“More than that, is that really your instructor?”

“Yes! Oh, he’s not as bad as the rumors say! He’s really strict though.”

Unlike Ainel, Sienna just sighed deeply next to me.

Even though I was getting help with his training, I didn’t feel like defending him yet.

‘Defending that madman… That would never happen in my dictionary… No matter how worried my fellow adventurers are.’