Under a sky that at least feels like that, I am energetically swinging my wooden sword. It is now the time period for the afternoon practicals. After having been emancipated from Alexia, I am back in the same group as my ‘good’ friends Hyoro and Jaga.
Due to Zenon-sensei’s scandal, the reputation, and thus number of students, of Royal Capital Bushin Style has taken a sharp nosedive. Thanks to that, the three of us have now been bumped up to Group 7.
“So hey, how did it go with Princess Alexia anyways?”
So asks Hyoro while doing practice swings next to me.
“As I keep repeating, we simply broke up, and that was it.”
Almost got killed in the process though.
“What a waste. You didn’t even get one kiss in?”
Asks Jaga.
“Nope, not one.”
Just like that, we carry on a lackluster conversation while relying on mere momentum to continue our lackluster practice swings. Welcome to Group 7, yea?
It is truly a waste of time, but as such is the Way of the Mob, I have no choice but to quietly play along.
“Oh by the way, it’s almost the season for the Festival of the God of War. Have you two already submitted your applications for the Senbatsu Tournament?”
“Who do you think I am? If I show off a bit at the tournament, then bringing two or three girls home would be a piece of cake.”
So says Hyoro. Keep dreaming, cherry.
“ , very well. I will grant permission. But for only two.”
“Two…… The safest would be for me to take on the position myself, but……”
Iris displays a conflicted expression on her face.
“If Iris-sama is always out in the field, then there’d be no progress at all with our other work as a knight order.”
The person who says this is the knight with a large build sitting at Iris’ right. Hair like the mane of a lion, and a well-trained body. There’s even a large scar on his face.
“That’s true too, I suppose. Alright then, Glen, this will be your new assignment from now on.”
“Yes ma’am! I shall do my utmost.”
Glen lowers his head.
“Nee-sama, allow me to help out with this.”
So says Alexia from Iris’ left.
“The more people you assign here would mean the fewer people you have investigating the Jet Black Incident.”
Iris remains silent.
“The Crimson Order is still far too short-handed. On top of which, I’ve met him before. There’s no one more suited to this role than me.”
“However, Alexia, you are still……”
“A student? But what does that matter since I have the strength? It was you who said those words, Nee-sama.”
“I said no such thing.”
“You said something similar to it to Sherry-san just now.”
Iris sulks, as Alexia grins with composure.
“You used to be so cute too…..”
So grumbles Iris in a small voice.
“I heard that. Nee-sama, I really want to know. What their aim is. And…… whether they are our enemies or not.”
“But it’s dangerous!”
“I am aware.”
Iris and Alexia gaze at each other for a while.
“Very well. But only to the degree where it does not negatively affect your studies, and only on missions with low chance of danger.”
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“Thank you very much.”
Alexia smiles while lowering her head.
“About the artifact, we will leave it in your hands then.”