Episode 84

“… … .”

Shion is momentarily seized by silence and twists her eyes.

Even if I said it as a joke, I thought it was a little embarrassing.

He just knew a lot more than other people, but he didn’t have transcendental powers.

“How do you bring a dead person back to life?”

“You saved me twice already.”

“What did I do twice… … .”

Shion understands the meaning of the words belatedly and is silent.

Harnette slowly erases her smile and shows a bitter look.

“I wouldn’t be here without you. You brought me back to life.”

“I didn’t do this to expect anything in return. If that’s why you’re marrying me… … .”

“That’s not right. I’m grateful that you saved me, but I’ll think about it after getting married.”

Of course, it wasn’t completely unrelated.

It was only after Shion had saved her twice that she could fully trust her.

“After I get married, I may regret my choice or hate you. I will still believe in you You are my partner.”

It was a marriage that was unavoidable in the first place.

Even if you run away, you have to pay the price, and even your own future is tilted.

That’s why I was forced to choose, but I was able to make a decision after thinking about it.

Even if the decision was wrong, I just went ahead because I thought it was right now.

“It’s good to believe in me, but you don’t have to risk your life. Your life belongs to you.”

“If you tell me to walk, will I have to walk? Even if I die, I will save you somehow.”

“… Even if I die, I will die, and I have no intention of letting my sister die.”

It was a kind of responsibility and conviction.

No matter what process she went through, Hannette was her partner and marriage partner.

He himself erased the fate that Hannet had to die, and he was able to establish the Knights only after gaining trust.

Now, she couldn’t turn away from Hanette, and she had to protect her until the end of her life.

“Hmm… Then we should die together.”

“after… Why do you come to that conclusion?”

“It must be strong enough to kill you, right? Then shouldn’t I risk my life and kill him?”

Shion opens her eyes wide at the moment and falls into a strange feeling.

Harnette was smiling, but her eyes seemed to have the intent to kill.

It would be nice if it was a joke, but what if it was sincere?

“Will I have to die? That’s what it says.”

“… You’re stronger than me, so you won’t die first.”

Harnette muttered slowly, confidently.

Shion was a swordsman with superior talent, and thoroughly planned and managed the Knights.

However, if Shion dies, it means that the opponent is a strong enemy.

If he had to fight that opponent, he had no choice but to risk his life to fight.

“It’s good to ask for my opinion, but don’t be swayed by it. It’s your knights, so you should do as you please.”

“It’s also Sister’s Knights. You also received support from your sister’s family.”

“Isn’t that why I am the deputy knight commander? My role is diminishing, not me disappearing. So, should I do things right? The deputy knight commander is always watching.”

Harnette tapped Shion’s breastplate lightly and smiled.

Shion flinched, but let out a laugh.

The echo from the breastplate seemed to reach beyond the chest and reach the heart.

‘… A lot has changed.’

Shion suddenly remembered the first time he met Hanette.

He was arrogant and childish, and tried to distance himself by provoking himself.

But now, he was relaxed yet serious, and it seemed that his determination was deeply engraved.

‘It must be growing in a good way.’

Harnette’s talent was shining brighter than ever.

In a short time, he obtained the title of mage, and now he has reached a higher level than before.

Perhaps he will become stronger than the blue sage and reach the pinnacle of magic.

‘How strong can I be… … .’

Shion was foreseeing new possibilities.

A human being who can become superior to himself and even to the protagonist.

A knight who can overcome the Setinos Quasar and annihilate the 3 great demons and 4 great calamities.

Maybe there is that person by your side.

‘I have to work hard. I can’t be pushed by the deputy knight commander.’

* * *

The road to the blind spot, the outskirts of the Alain Kingdom.

The Sillaz Knights came out of Nakmor Castle to carry out their mission.

It wasn’t a very difficult mission, and it wasn’t like the Witchbeasts would always invade.

However, the knights were aware of outsiders by constantly paying attention.

“Why are you following me?”

“I heard you were going to hang out together for a while.”

“There must be a reason.”

“Why are you keeping it a secret only from us?”

“Originally, conversations between high-ranking people are kept secret.”

“Hey… … .”

The knights look at each other and then slowly look away.

Another knights were chasing them.

On top of that, it had quirky features that made it seem rather strange.

“One uses sword skills… The other one is a mage?”

“Only two? What are those knights over there?”

“These are the knights sent by the family.”

“Oh right. They were nobles.”

“Isn’t it okay to be without it? How can I beat them both?”

“To be ignorant… Aristocrats say they keep their employees separate. The maids and servants are no good, so you brought the knights.”

“Why did you come all the way to the outskirts?”

“I came to see you for a while. You have the skills, but you don’t have the experience, right?”

“Oh… You are sincere Do nobles do all that?”

“There must be another purpose.”

At the unexpected remark, the knights shut their mouths for a moment.

Not much is known about the Knights of Lihines yet.

Rumors spread that they were composed of just a handful of nobles, and briefly fought in the castle of Terroden.

In addition, since the purpose of coming to the remote area was not clear, suspicions were bound to arise.

“Do you know anything?”

“If you think about it a little, the answer will come. Why did you bring your precious body to this place?”

“To try out some experience… … .”

“Uh huh… You can do that in the capital too. If you come to find me, there must be something.”

“is it?”

“Aristocrats aren’t unusual.”

The knights immediately understood and waited for the next information to come out.

The knight who made that remark looked around and then let out a low voice.

“They’re targeting our knights.”

“… What do you mean?”

“Why are you targeting our knights?”

“There are no people over there. They want to take us all away.”

“Five… … .”

“uh?”

“… … ?”

The knights react subtly and tilt their heads.

It sounded plausible, but it was not without exaggeration.

But if that statement is true, what will happen in the future?

Are we that useful?”

“Nowhere else has made a name like us lately.”

“Will the captain allow it?”

“I’ll think about it. You did discuss it.”

“Are we working for nobles now?”

“I will give you rice on time.”

“Will you take good equipment and take care of it?”

“Will you give me a little more money?”

“That is what we have to work on.”

“You can spread it. Nobles have plenty of money.”

“No matter how much, there won’t be enough money to give us?”

“Is that right?”

“Um… … .”

The knights were enveloped in a solemn atmosphere and turned their heads at the same time.

Shion and Harnette quickly notice those gazes and show curiosity.

“… Why are you like that?”

“You must have a lot of questions. You said you would keep the alliance a secret.”

“Aren’t you too bold for that?”

“Isn’t it better than secretly noticing?”

“Hmm… … .”

Hannett is puzzled and strains her eyes.

If you showed interest, you had to give a strong and solid feeling on this side.

Once you look down on them, it will be difficult to tell the relationship apart.

“Uh… see, see.”

“Uh.”

“Hey… It comes out a little hard.”

“I see you have a temper.”

The knights hurriedly averted their gaze and acted as if nothing had happened.

Harnette is satisfied with the reaction and shows a faint smile.

“Did you see it? We won.”

“… What is this about to win?”

“This is very important. If you push once, you will keep pushing.”

“Sister, we are here to form an alliance, not to fight.”

“I know. So why didn’t you just watch?”

“Didn’t you make me cringe while glaring at you?”

“Of course you have to shrink. If it’s an alliance, you’ll be the same as the knight commander over there, right? You have to be formal.”

“What if I can’t talk to you because I’m scared?”

“At times like that, I’ll buy you a drink and calm you down.”

“… Where else did you learn that?”

“Well… how did you learn I don’t know.”

Harnette smiles shyly and looks back at her memories.

Shion laughs and keeps an eye on the Silize Knights.

‘… It’s not wrong. Establishing authority is also important.’

They said they would check each other’s level, but in the end, they would understand each other and form an alliance.

Establishing a relationship with each other like this was not a bad choice.

‘You have to show it properly when fighting the demons. Only then can we be recognized.’

* * *

The periphery of the kingdom of Alain, the blind spot.

The decayed skin, the body that seemed to be torn apart at any moment, and the excessively twisted traces.

The Sillays Knights were subduing the zombies along with the soldiers of the Allain Kingdom.

Serran Silage stood at the forefront and commanded the Knights, and the Knights under his command valiantly followed.

Shion and Hanette retreated to the rear and just watched the battle.

“Not bad. What do you think?”

“… You fight well.”

Harnette answered calmly and examined the knights in detail.

It looked pretty reckless from the outside, but the Sillays Knights were never pushed back.

As they continued to advance, the ranks, far from collapsing, seemed to grow stronger.

“I can push through because the three people in front support me.”

“One is the knight commander… Those two are big.”

“You have to do that to keep the formation.”

“Still, I think it’s a little risky. How can you survive with three people?”

“That’s why the three strongest men stand in the vanguard. I’m taking a risk because I have a deputy knight commander.”

Shion, conscious of the knights, cautiously mentioned Enrite.

Currently, Enrite is hiding the fact that it is a Cetinos quasar.

He was in charge of the position of deputy commander of the Sillaz Knights, so he was trying to match his intentions.

“Didn’t you say no one had died so far?”

“Yes it was.”

“then… Isn’t the deputy knight commander’s skill good?”

“… sister.”

“I know. I was just telling you what I thought.”

Harnette also knew that Enrite’s identity had to be hidden.

However, Enrite was a paladin who was bestowed with the title of Setinos Quasar.

Of course, the level of sex law would be superior, and the knights would throw themselves without hesitation, trusting only Enrite.

“Those three are considered strong. But don’t you think the other knights are a bit weak?”

“At that level, I have some skills.”

“Can I do better?”

The two fell into silence for a moment.

The knights behind them immediately understood and turned their attention to Hanette.

Harnette put on a displeased expression and then spread her magic power.

“Look Carefully. It only takes one time.”

“Sister, wait… … .”

Harnette quickly creates sparks and blows them towards the zombies.

Shion tried to dry Hanette, but the flames were already rising.

As soon as the zombies hit the flames, they vomited out screams, and their shapes collapsed as they burned in an instant.

“Eh?”

“Yes?”

“Uh… … .”

The Silaze Knights quickly withdrew, but quickly realized their futility.

Pieces of flame were floating in the air and clinging only to zombies.

It moved so naturally that it felt like it wasn’t a spark for a moment.

‘This… … .’

Enrite hurriedly turned her back and looked at Hanette.

A familiar energy flowed from Hanette.

I couldn’t feel it when we first met, but why did it reveal its power only now?

‘You have a flame magic sword. How did you hide it all this time?’