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This is the fruit of our love
[

 I see, so if you were his follower. But, you did make a very dirty move]
[Huh! How is it possible that you already woke up 

 !?]
The man looked back in shock.
I was relieved that I had it completely nullified, but more luckily I wasn’t pinned down by a rope or something.
Also, since Venus was at a distance my hand could reach, by the time he turned around, I had already taken a stance.
[The poison didn’t work 

?]
[So it was poison. I don’t know how you could attack me, at that moment I was just standing while the wind was blowing. Although it would be possible if you used a poison gas]
So, I breathed in the poison and lost consciousness.
However, I am now resistant against the poison by the divine sword.
Thanks to that, I woke up much faster than I expected.
But how long have I been sleeping?
I’m glad I didn’t die in the meantime.
『It’s almost time for Aria’s match』
Seriously?
I have to rush.
[It was totally unexpected that you woke up earlier than expected
 ..in that case, I will use a stronger poison that will make you sleep very soundly]
But, I have to take care of this guy first.
***
The exam for the eleventh person is over.
One more and it will be my turn.
Thinking about that, Aria felt the tension build.
She was thirsty and has been drinking water many times.
Also, he was no where to be seen.
He left saying he would go to the bathroom, but still has not returned
She looked around the audience seats, but he wasn’t there either.
[Are you looking for him?]
As Aria look around, Lyos spoke to her.
[

.Not really]
[Do not worry. That man is fine for now]
Lyos smiled.
Aria took a deep breath and then exhaled.
[So that’s what you want?]
[Fufu ~, I like that you understand quickly. If you want that man to return safely, you must become my slave. You have to use this]
What Lyos had in his hand was a “slavery collar.”
It is a magical tool that by putting it on and forming a contract with your master, you will not be able to go against his orders.
As always, he was a despicable fellow.
Then Aria replied.
[I refuse]
It seems that the answer was unexpected as Lyos was a bit surprised.
[

 Hee~, are you sure? Hasn’t he been helping you until you get here?]
[Yes it is. It is definitely thanks to him that I have been able to get here]
[So you just used him and threw him away
 ..Yes you are ruthless]
[I don’t know what you are misunderstanding. I just trusted him. So I’ll just focus on my match and I will definitely win]
Truth be told, Aria knew of Lucas’s situation without Lyos telling her.
Of course, it was thanks to communication by thoughts.
『As expected, it looks like they tried to make an attempt on your life』
『I’m not supposed to say this but I’m quite surprised at my current situation』
『

 .Well, I’m getting tired of his smug smile』
[Kukuku, how foolish. The one holding that man captive is a professional. If you don’t accept my request, I can’t guarantee that he lives]
—– So a professional
 ..
The story that there is an excellent murderer in the Regalia family.
They were just rumors, there was no evidence.
However, since a certain unknown servant began serving at the mansion, there were many cases of deaths that were too convenient for the Regalia.
『Still, will you really be okay? That man, he can be much more dangerous than Lyos 』
『”It’s possible. But, I’ll manage. Aria, you focus on your match 』
『”Okay. I believe in you”』
In fact, she was very, very worried, but the only thing she could do now is win the match.
It was then that the previous match ended.
『I’m absolutely going to win』
『”Yes. Sorry for not being present to see your match』
『”It’s okay. It may just think it, but I feel like you’re close』
So, Aria stepped into the ring.
In front of her, was Lyos.
[
 ..You will regret and cry later for not having obeyed my order]
[I wonder who cried when I beat him four years ago in the swordsmanship competition]
[Ariaaa!]
When the match began, Lyos, who was carried away by provocation and anger, went on the attack.
His sword was made of high purity mithril.
If it was a bronze sword, no, even if it was a steel sword, it would have been destroyed with a single hit.
But, what Aria had in her hands, was the weapon she obtained from the divine sword.
[Hahaha, how silly! You won’t be able to stop my sword with yours! It will only end destro ——– What !?]
When she stopped his attack head-on, Lyos was shocked and made a ridiculous face.
Aria was feeling victorious inside her.
——It won’t break. Because this is the fruit of our love.
『Kukuku, those are a bit embarrassing words!』
『Wait, don’t listen to the voice of my heart without permission. Although I also thought it was a bit embarrassing
 .. 』