Winter Polka, snowflakes dancing in the air.
Apart from the healing bathers, this place has recently taken on the appearance of a training ground for many swordsmen to hone their skills.
Mostly self-imposed training by members of the Diene Special Forces and those affiliated with them, but it had also spurred some strong-willed elves with warrior tendencies to take on their own intensive training at the edge of the forest.
Even so, on days when snow fell heavily, no one could be seen outside wreaking havoc.
It’s not exactly “working in the fields and reading books,” but even something like indulging in a book at the inn’s dining hall, as Aurora had done with today’s aurora, could be said to be meaningful in its own way. “Captain Aurora, what are you reading?”
“Miss Tete, can you read it too?”
The book Aurora showed was titled “Celesta East-West Hero Chronicles: Issue 22.” “Hero Chronicles…?”
“It’s a catalog of famous warriors centered around Celesta soldiers, billed as the latest and definitive compendium… or at least that’s the official line. Though I suppose ‘official’ is a stretch.”
“Even if it’s called comprehensive, it’s still just a civilian book. It’s bound to have inaccuracies and omissions… Well, even among the Aces, someone like me who’s hard-pressed to achieve results can be commended for still conducting thorough investigations without touching on military secrets. As for active heroes like Master Knights or those of comparable rank, this book pretty much covers everything you need to know.”
“Huh. Captain Aurora, are you aiming to make it into that?”
“Fufu. I won’t deny there’s a part of me that hopes so.”
Aurora smiled and spread out some other books on the table.
They were titled “Sword Saint Chronicle: Yuris III King’s 39th Year Edition” and “Continent Knight Complete Series: Volume 7.” “Wow, you’ve got quite a collection.”
“I’ve been reading these since I was a child, so whenever I visit a big city and see a bookstore, I just can’t help but buy them. …There are articles on my brother and Anzelo-san too.”
[Translator]: “Ah, I might want to see it. I do know some personal information about him, like the fact that he’s in the Royal Information Institute of Rennfanga, but I don’t know much about his detailed evaluations.”
As Tetes flipped through a book, Aurora pulled out a bookmark and showed it to him.
——The prince of the forest realm, who can cut down anything with his blade!—— Lucas General (32) Master Night / Southern Army, Celesta Forces ☆☆☆☆☆ for Power ☆☆☆☆☆ for Speed ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ for Technique ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆☆★
The eldest son of the colony leader in the southeastern forest realm and a renowned master swordsman, hailed as a genius.
His true strength is still difficult to gauge, and there are voices saying that even this article’s information underestimates him.
It’s certain that his sword can cut down trees twenty paces away with a single swing, making them fall with a loud crash. Because of its originality, it’s impossible to measure with just ☆ ratings.
What’s most cowardly is the fact that he combines his incredible strength with a handsome appearance and elegant demeanor. He truly embodies what a prince should be.
However, it’s worth noting that recently, though the reason is unclear, he has been under surveillance from the Intelligence Brigade and ordered into temporary confinement, indicating some potential for trouble.
——The orthodox “Cutwind Sword” trained by Trot here!—— “Cutwind Sword” Anzeros, the captain of the elite (age unknown) Ace Night / Celesta Forces Special Forces ☆☆☆☆☆ for Power ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆ for Speed ☆☆ for Technique ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
He was famous until recently as the escort for Basso’s legendary Crossbow Corps, which guards the border.
A half-elf boy swordsman who boasts a massive suit of armor disproportionate to his size and a short sword that can take down even an ogre in one strike.
Despite his handsome appearance, his skill and strength are undeniable, making him a prime example of why judging by appearances can be dangerous.
Recent investigations have also suggested that she may be female, but due to her transfer to the special forces unit, details remain unclear.
[User]: “Huh? Anzelo’s captain seems to move really fast… Even in Celesta, is he only ☆three?”
[Assistant]: “It’s not entirely accurate. We haven’t been able to track that Anzelo-san switched to a speed-focused style after losing his armor to her brother two years ago. The information must be outdated. Now, she’s probably ☆six… no, seven is solid, isn’t it?”
[User]: “Right? That’s good. If he were only ☆three, even Al-chan would be around level five.”
[Assistant]: “The article about the dancing spear should be in that ‘Continental Knight Encyclopedia.’ The information is old, but the evaluation standards are almost the same.” ──One of the candidates for the fastest knight in the Affilum Empire── Dancing Spear Almeida, an elf Paladin. Currently a member of the Folklure Adventurer’s Guild.
He was once one of the most renowned Paladins in the Affilum Empire, but for some reason, he has now severed ties with the Affilum military and is reportedly staying in Folklure, the second-largest city of the Trot Kingdom.
His combat skills are balanced at a high level, but what truly sets him apart is his speed. His leg strength leaves even beastmen far behind, and his spear attacks, which should be inherently less precise, exhibit an astonishing level of coordination that easily overwhelms defenses. His fighting style is almost reminiscent of a well-choreographed dance. Attack Power: ☆☆☆☆☆ Speed: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Special Skill: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Total: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆★ ”…The wording in this article feels a bit stiff.”
[Assistant]: “That’s likely due to the ‘Celesta East-West Hero Chronicle,’ which contains a significant amount of gossip. It feels a bit too sensationalistic at times.”
[User]: “True. Still, Al-chan’s evaluation is pretty high.”
According to that book, Almeida’s reputation is on par with a Master Knight. It’s a comparison between different books, but he’s higher than Lucas.
Tetes nods in agreement, looking satisfied, but at that moment, Almeida himself appears. “That book… My reputation is being overblown.” [User]: “Al-chan.”
“I’m confident I’m the fastest, but there’s a bit of fantasy mixed into the evaluators’ perceptions. Look, if this were the standard, it would make me the strongest knight in Affilum.”
“Ahh, it’s true… There’s no one in Al-chan’s class when it comes to loading speed.”
“In reality, if we were to have a match, over half the time I’d lose. Just being fast isn’t enough to win against many opponents.” [English Translation] “I see…”
“No, rather, the fact that I’ve won nearly half of them is what surprises me personally…” “You’ve been recommended for the role several times, after all.” Almeida looked slightly displeased.
“In our country, it’s not through matches or exams but rather the Knight Selection Committee, composed of high-ranking officers from each nation, that decides who receives the titles of Paladin or Lord… Depending on the political climate within the Empire, even if you’re recommended repeatedly, you might not be appointed, or conversely, someone with insufficient strength might still receive the title.”
“So, it wouldn’t be strange for Almeida-san to be a Lord… is that what you mean?”
“I don’t know whether you could become a Master Knight or a Black Arm, but at least in Affilm, you were on that level… And this also serves as proof that the Lords I defeated weren’t necessarily strong.”
“Well, there’s still a slight chance that Red Arm isn’t particularly strong either.”
Red Arm, as one of Renfang’s knights, is appointed based on the number of medals earned.
Most are hardened veterans worthy of the name, but there are some medals with equivalent value, and it’s not unheard of for someone to be appointed without ever having encountered monsters. Though it does take an incredibly long time before you’re recognized.
“Well, after all, this is just an article written by a foreigner based on hearsay… And even though I’m already a knight of Renfang…” “Al-chan, the publication date for this book was two years ago.” ”…Well, then there’s not much we can do about it.”
Since Almeida only came to Renfang last year, it’s natural that the information is outdated.
“Besides, the only thing published annually here is ‘The Eastern and Western Hero Chronicle of Celesta.’ Especially the ‘Continental Knight Encyclopedia,’ which tracks famous knights across the entire continent—it often takes four or five years between publications. Even with how quickly information spreads these days, gathering high-quality information on such a wide scale must be exhausting.”
“I see. But I’d like to become a knight worthy of being included in the next publication.” Tetes said with an air of nonchalance.
However… if it becomes known that she is the sister of Alex Buster, she would likely be included without much trouble. After all, it’s not just about strong knights—she could easily become a “famous” knight.
……With that in mind, Aurora decided to stay silent.
“Still, the depth of information in ‘The Legend of the Sword Saint’ is impressive… They’re really letting researchers dig into things this much.” Almeida sighed as he gazed at ‘The Legend of the Sword Saint.’
“That’s probably because the editor is from the Military History Club at Royal University.”
“A club at the university? How can such a place produce such an impressive book?” Almeida closed the book with a snap and examined its binding.
The fine leather cover didn’t look like something put out by amateurs.
“It started as a scroll. Apparently, it was shaped into its current form after Viscount Crawford’s suggestion to publish it widely for morale during the war. The Crawford family still funds its publication, they say.”
”…Well, if it’s from university students, even the most legendary sword saint wouldn’t refuse their research, and the book would naturally turn out well. Though it’s surprising they’ve kept it going even after the Celesta War.”
“As for Celesta, we’re not aiming to eliminate or suppress the Sword Saint. We still use him as a deterrent against the Affim Empire.”
Celesta is strict about diverging interests, but they also understand that valuable things are fragile and hard to come by.
The absolute trust and admiration for the “Sword Saint” nurtured by Trot Kingdom, and the influence it wields over neighboring countries, cannot be easily shattered once lost. Even if it means pushing a bit, it’s worth keeping it around as something valuable… that’s their thinking.
I’ve heard that even now, many children still dream of becoming swordsmen, inspired by the myth of the Sword Saint. It seems that books like these are also allowed, as long as they don’t openly oppose Celesta.
“The more I hear about Celesta, the more tolerant they seem. It’s hard to imagine from a land torn apart by bloody wars on the Affilm Peninsula… Indeed, there was a plan to take advantage of the collapse of the Sword Saint Brigade and seize one-third of Trot as a foothold for Celesta, but thanks to Celesta leaving more of Trot’s fighting force intact than expected, that plan was called off.”
“Celesta is a nation of merchants, after all. They’re quick to recognize value in things.”
“Affilm… no, even the deep green… I wish they could be like that…” Almeida flipped through the pages again. “By the way, this book has quite a few bookmarks, doesn’t it?”
“Yes. It’s easy to check since many of the articles are about people I know.” “People you know…?”
“Of course, the Sword Saint Arthur Bonaparte-sama is no exception. I also know Gilbert Granz, the Hundred Commander, and Ector Randall, the Ten Commander. The Sword Saints I saw at Rennest the other day are also marked.”
“Wow… I only caught a glimpse of him at the Gibril Fortress, but…” Almeida used the bookmark to flip through the pages. ──The strongest swordsman in history. A living legend, the Sword Saint Arthur Bonaparte. Former Sword Saint Brigade Commander. Former Royal Guard Captain.
It was largely his strength and charisma that made the Sword Saint Brigade the most powerful force in the Northwestern Plains.
His physique was tall for a human at 189 centimeters. Up close, he exuded an overwhelming aura that truly seemed to overwhelm anyone. Yet, despite this, his smile radiated a sense of nobility, and there was also a refreshing innocence about him, as if he were a mischievous boy.
It was no doubt that his appearance contributed greatly to his charisma, but his skill was even more absolute.
His extraordinary physical strength, which ensured he would never lose to an Ogre, was one thing, but his swordsmanship was said to reach the divine realm.
His greatsword, forged by Vix Valley, the top swordsmith of the royal capital, was not suited for sword duels but remained undefeated against all other Sword Saints. He was particularly skilled in handling the “Blast Attack,” the signature move of a Trot swordsman. When unleashed at full power, his Blast Attack could create a tornado that even an ordinary house would struggle to withstand.
However, even he is not without scars from the recent war, and he is currently recovering.
Given his age, it’s already difficult to imagine him returning to active duty, but I, for one, would like to see this great hero raise his sword once more in the grand arena. Attack Power 7 Agility 6 Combat Skills 10 Overall Strength S (Table represents his active period) ──The Demon Instructor of the Grand Arena── “Sensei” Gilbert Granz The grand arena is bustling today, as it always is, with many young swordsmen pouring sweat.
Most of them are “Ace Nights” appointed after the Celesta War, but the man who trains them is truly a purebred sword saint. Even as he approaches his fifties, he still strikes fear into the hearts of young swordsmen.
It’s joked that he must have the blood of long-lived races in him, and while his secret to strength is partly due to his diligence in training without fail every week, it’s largely attributed to his perfected techniques and inexhaustible mental fortitude.
His name is Gilbert Granz. Despite being a renowned sword saint, he also serves as an associate professor at the royal capital university. His lectures are famous for their clarity and his harshness toward absences, so much so that it’s said anyone who doubts they’ll attend every class should not even try… Enough of that.
He is by nature a scholarly type who, during the last war, refused to leave the university and declined membership in the sword saint brigade. He’s something of an oddity among sword saints, but he’s also said to be a first-rate commander. Rumor has it he turned down a commission as a general from the Celesta army for the same reason, though whether that’s true is unknown.
He’s also a true-born royal capital native, and in his off time, he leads his lecture students on tours of hidden restaurants around the city, showing a surprisingly casual side.
I feel like I’ve ended up talking about something entirely different from his role as a sword saint, but that’s just how he is. There are things you can’t see just by looking at him as a sword saint, so please forgive my wandering thoughts. Attack Power 4 Agility 5 Combat Skills 10 Overall Strength B ──The Last Sword Saint is a Man of Many Talents── Ector Randall
He is a genius swordsman who took the title of sword saint at the tender age of 15. After his appointment, Trot’s defeat led to the loss of military command and the right to appoint “sword saints,” earning him the title of “the last sword saint.”
He is the eldest son of the prestigious noble family of Landell, and within the royal capital university, you can always find him surrounded by women. It seems he has few male friends among his peers.
Though his sword has only been wielded once in battle (during the collapse of the sword saint brigade), his strength is highly respected. He’s already outshone many senior sword saints and is said to be within range of passing the Master Night exam—though this is just hearsay.
His style is pure orthodox, with mastery over “Blast Attack,” and his speed is considerable.
Once, when a right-wing group in the royal capital caused a commotion, I worked alongside Associate Professor Gilbert Granz to suppress it.
His sharp blade and one swift blast attack lifted the desk and saved a female student who had been taken hostage in an instant. It’s still talked about as a masterful feat.
His actions were even painted by the art club in oils and displayed on campus. Rumor has it he wanted to buy it back and keep it for himself.
The fact that a swordsman like him could still emerge from within the country has given great hope to the Trotters of the royal capital. Attack Power 6 Agility 7 Combat Skills 6 Overall Skill B
──His movements were like flying, and his strikes were like fangs── “The Eagle of Schranz” Joseph Bay, former Captain of the 7th Squad in the Sword Saint Brigade.
He was a great sword saint and was said to rank among the top tier even within the Sword Saint Brigade.
He was the mentor of “The Wind” Abel Dingil, renowned for his high-speed swordsmanship.
He was a master of dual-wielding, using two swords in each hand. Known for his elegant strike that severed the opponent’s collarbone and stole their will to fight, as well as his tactic of instantly disengaging, he was called “The Eagle Knight.” Later, he was dubbed “The Eagle of Schranz” after his homeland.
Joseph Bay, as the lead attacker of the Sword Saint Brigade, and Joseph Bay, as a general. It’s a famous story that even the military command at the time struggled to decide which was more useful. Attack Power 8 Agility 8 Combat Skills 8 Overall Skill S ──His color is the azure sky, and his salvation is blue── “The Blue Knight” Bart Dean III, former Captain of the 11th Squad in the Sword Saint Brigade. A great sword saint.
He’s called the Blue Knight for always wearing the blue mantle that’s been a family heirloom. It’s a bold move.
Even on the battlefield, he fought while wearing it, and terrifyingly, it still shows no signs of bloodstains or tears—proof of his true strength.
He was an expert in the halberd and also skilled in using blast attacks. His tactics had no weaknesses, and his ability to retreat skillfully was legendary. He particularly excelled at rescuing fellow troops, earning the admiration of many Trotter soldiers who could never forget the vivid blue of his mantle.
There’s even a saying that only a bad woman or a sudden storm can soil his cloak.
Incidentally, he’s also a henpecked husband, and it’s said that after this phrase reached his wife, he lost quite a bit of weight. Attack Power 5 Agility 7 Combat Skill 8 Overall Strength A ——The fierce charge leader of the Sword Saint Brigade—— “Penetrator” Kane Gold, former member of the second squad of the Sword Saint Brigade. A greatsword saint.
Even the Sword Saint Brigade, which relies on coordinated actions as its greatest weapon, has moments when a breakout is necessary for operations.
In such moments, it’s Kane Gold, the reliable man who charges in first.
His breakthrough force is absolutely unmatched, and he possesses a keen sense of victory that no ordinary front-line unit can contain and no cavalry unit can keep up with.
It’s said that his breakthrough has led the Sword Saint Brigade to victory many times. Just looking at his official records, he’s made a difference in at least seven battles, and there are even stories of him being even more decisive in skirmishes.
In terms of solo combat results, he’s considered the best in the Sword Saint Brigade. However, he’s far from lacking in injuries.
Even the seemingly invincible Sword Saint Brigade was sustained by the relentless efforts of heroes like Kane Gold, who fought with blood on their swords. Attack Power 8 Agility 7 Combat Skill 4 Overall Strength A
“Interesting… I’d also like to face Arthur Bonaparte in a duel someday.” Almeida muttered.
“Al-chan and Lord Arthur Bonaparte, huh? That would definitely be something worth seeing.” Tetes said carelessly.
Even though it was just training, Aurora, who couldn’t stand up to Anzero alone, smiled awkwardly.
Just then, Sieg Becker, who had returned from the hot springs with a puff of steam, passed by. “Oh. Interesting lineup and an interesting conversation going on here.” “Special Major”
*Heh. So there’s a section on Napoleon’s evaluation, huh? Wait, this is pretty low. * Is it that low?
Almeida looked intrigued, so Sieg grinned and nodded.
“If I were to rate him… let’s see, attack power 10, agility 8, maybe. There’s no way that old man’s attack power would be lower than Schranz’s eagle.”
Aurora chimed in with a small correction: “Attack power 10 is usually reserved for special cases like General Scott Vincent or…”
“Vincent’s an overnighter, and he’s a Celesta general. In Almeida’s ‘Sword Saint Chronicle,’ that’s practically an unused stat. But…”
“Vincent’s attack power is definitely high, but I feel like even that old man could match it with a serious strike. That kind of attack power isn’t about skill or something—it’s more fundamental.”
“…Fundamental?”
Aurora and Tetes looked puzzled, while Almeida seemed to vaguely grasp the concept.
It was a recognition shared only by those who had fought long as warriors.
“Speaking of which, there’s gotta be an article on Vincent too, right? In that ‘Celesta East-West Hero Chronicle.’ …Oh, it’s from the December issue. You’ve got it, huh?” “I bought it at Talc recently.”
“Ah, I see. That time. Let’s take a look.”
──The “Sword” of Celesta! The King of Lightning, whose might is renowned as the strongest on the continent──
“‘The Overnigher’ Scott Vincent, Special Operations General (41), Overnights/Celesta Special Lightning Brigade— Power ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆, Speed ☆☆☆☆★, Technique ☆☆☆☆☆☆, Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆”
“An ogre warrior who embodies Celesta’s absolute attack power, symbolizing the ultimate strength.”
His immense physical strength is impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his thunderous ability, the very source of his infamous moniker.
The Ogre’s “Elekone” trait, which manifests in rare individuals, grants them the power to handle electricity. However, this ability is usually only enough to paralyze those they touch.
But his power far surpasses that. He can unleash thunderclaps from his horns at will, and depending on the weather, he can even strike down his surroundings from above—a terrifying feat.
No enemy could possibly withstand this. Even if they could, his signature double-axes would surely cleave them in two.
The terror of this man appearing anywhere and everywhere on a flying dragon has become a deterrent not only for maintaining domestic peace but also for neighboring nations. By the way, he’s still single.
He says a cat or fox beastwoman would make a good wife. Though his fur stands on end, it seems he struggles to find someone suitable.
——The “Shield” of Celesta! The fear of an invincible man standing there——
General Ryo Amatsushima (38), “Steel Overnite,” Special Forces Commander of the Overnite/Celesta Special Electric Brigade. Power ☆☆☆☆, Speed ☆☆☆, Technique ☆☆☆, Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆★ To be honest, he’s not particularly strong in terms of combat.
But his overall rating is so high because of his extraordinary vitality.
There’s even an episode where the military doctor snapped and said, “Make up your mind—either he’s a living corpse or a holy beast!” Yet, despite being in at least 137 life-threatening situations, he always manages to get back on his feet without a scratch.
He gets crushed between siege hammers and boulders. He’s skewered by spear units. He gets burned alive with the fortress. He’s buried alive. He gets into fights with General Vincent and gets smashed by his double-axes. He drowns in Quica’s sea. And so on.
But in almost every case, he comes back alive, screaming things like, “Ouch, damn it!” From the enemy’s perspective, he’s nothing but pure terror.
Even though he’s at the bare minimum level in Ace Night, he still has considerable attack power. Once he’s deployed, the enemy forces will be thrown into chaos.
He is considered a trump card in a different way than General Vincent, truly a secret weapon of the command. Though he’s quite famous. ──Birdman, here I come! What does the blue bird carry—— “Blue Storm” General Clay Kingfisher (42) Master Night / Celesta Western Army Group ・Power ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ・Speed ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ・Technique ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆Overall Evaluation ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Birdmen are a rare species even within Celesta.
Yet, despite that, there are several Ace Nights in the Celesta army who are Birdmen. Among them, he is the most famous and the strongest warrior.
While being a Birdman, he uses his immense leg strength as a weapon and only his wings for directional control and jump maneuvers. But this is a rational tactic to allow them to move the fastest and most irregularly.
His movements, like a storm raging, are so difficult to catch even for Ace Nights. It’s even famous that during the Master Night trials, three Ace Nights didn’t even get a chance to land a single strike.
However, there’s also talk that he’s quite attention-seeking and a bit careless. Maybe it’s because he’s a bird.
“Boohahaha, nice! This guy writing this is fearless, huh? I’ll take it to Kingfisher next time!”
“Aren’t you going to stop him? It looks like he might tear it apart.” “Yeah, that’s totally possible.”
Sieg stomps his feet and laughs heartily. Aurora makes a troubled face. “And Becker’s special hundredth lieutenant is being teased too, you know.”
“Seriously?” ──When it comes to the world’s most famous spy, there’s only one name:── “White Daydream” Lieutenant Becker (40) Ace Night / Celesta Special Intelligence Brigade ・Power ☆☆☆☆☆ ・Speed ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ・Technique ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆Overall Evaluation ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Even though he passed the Ace Night trials at just 12 years old, he’s now 40. Time is cruel.
He’s achieved numerous feats and conquered many legendary monsters and ruins, making him a true powerhouse.
His speed is even said to be the fastest on the continent, surpassing Affilm’s “Dance Spear” Almeida and Trot’s “Whirlwind” Abel Dingle.
However, his fighting style, which heavily relies on knives and traps, is very much like that of an assassin. It’s a fact that some argue he would be better off in actual combat.
Even so, recently it seems he was captured by an Ogre woman. His infidelity was quickly exposed. He’s quite the flamboyant figure in his private life as well.
[Character]: “Hey, who wrote this? I can only think they have some grudge against me!”
[Assistant]: “I wouldn’t know. And if you break it, please make sure to replace it.” [Character]: ”…Grrr…”
Seizing the book so tightly he looked like he might tear it apart, Sieg reluctantly put it down.
Tetes, who had been chuckling, suddenly turned her attention to Almeida.
[Character]: “By the way, does this mention Abel Dingle? I’ve been curious about him for a while now.” [Assistant]: “It does mention him.” Almeida quickly flipped through the pages of the “Sword Saint Chronicle” in his hand.
[Character]: “He’s been oddly compared to me for about ten years now, so I’ve been keeping an eye on him.” ——The fastest knight in Trot—— “The Wind” Abel Dingle. Former member of the 7th squad of the Sword Saint Brigade. Half-wolf beastman.
The Sword Saint Brigade tends to prioritize teamwork and overall strength over exceptional individual abilities.
However, despite that, he possesses extraordinary abilities on par with the continent’s best.
His mother is a wolf beastman, so there must be some influence from his blood. But even so, few beastmen possess such agility.
Beastmen are rare in the Sword Saint Brigade, but he is one of the few who makes it in. In many ways, he’s an unusual man.
His swordsmanship is a one-hit-and-run style, similar to that of his master Joseph “The Eagle of Schranz” Bay in the great arena. Given his exceptional physical abilities, some say he has already surpassed his master in combat strength. He is an excellent knight.
In the last war, Celesta’s tactics of effectively using demi-humans also had a part to play. With him as a catalyst, it seems Trot might soon acknowledge and use demi-human power. Attack 7 Agility 10 Combat Skills 7 Overall Strength A ”…………”
“Hey, Dance Lance. I’m just curious… This guy’s younger than us, right?”
“If he’s younger than you, then he must be older than me, Sieg Becker.”
“He seems oddly well-liked compared to us veterans, doesn’t he? Kinda cocky too.”
“I think so too. Or rather, I feel like we speed-focused types should be given more fair evaluations.” “Right? Right?” Almeida and Sieg, both exuding a black aura.
Aurora sighs. Tethys, whether it’s bravery or something else, starts to bring up a new topic.
“More importantly, how does Becker rate someone like Captain Dianne or Aurora-san, who aren’t featured in this?” “Hmm… well, about that…”
Sieg picks up a black chalkboard from the corner of the dining hall and begins scribbling with chalk. ・Captain Dianne Attack Power 9 Speed 10 Combat Skills 10 Overall Performance: Best in Class ・Anzlos Attack Power 6 Speed 8 Combat Skills 8 Overall Performance: A- ・Aurora Attack Power 7 Agility 4 Combat Skills 7 Overall Performance: B+ ・Tethys Attack Power 5 Agility 5 Combat Skills 8 Overall Performance: ? ・Naris Attack Power 4 Speed 5 Combat Skills 7 Overall Performance: ? “…That’s about it.”
“Anzlos-san’s numbers seem a bit… and Tethys-san and the others’ overall performance feels a bit arbitrary, doesn’t it?”
“Honestly, Captain Anzlos still has a lot of untapped potential. Depending on how he combines his magic and wind sword, he could become something formidable. Though, since he hasn’t been in any recent close fights, I can’t say for sure. Also, Tethys-san, you’ve never even shown me your full strength, have you?” “Huh…”
“I can see you’re playing it safe. It’s obvious. Your secret weapon might be great, but if you don’t use it in training, you won’t pull it out in battle. Don’t overconfident yourself and die. Oh, and Naris-chan… you kinda smell like Smayson.” “Wha—”
“Wait, Sieg Becker! Naris hasn’t done anything with Andy yet…”
“Calm down, Aurora Captain of the Dance Lance. It’s not like I’ve got some beastman-like sense of smell and can sniff out her scent or something.” Sieg shrugged.
“Naris-chan just feels like the type who, once you corner her, will start squeezing out a little bit at a time. In a different way from Tethus the Royal Knight, she’s got an unknowable depth to her… Smysen is the same. That guy isn’t anything special, neither in terms of ability or in his head. But if you look at what he’s done, it’s no wonder the Elves treat him so well. Depending on the situation, Naris-chan might end up being pretty interesting too.” “Hmm…” “Is that so…?” Tethus looked a little dissatisfied, while Aurora pondered deeply. ……Then. “I’m not that strong.”
Anzeleos had appeared unnoticed and was wiping away his presence with a piece of cloth. “What are you doing?”
“I just hate those weird books! I don’t want to be known as something like a two-name character! Andy laughed at me!” “What’s the big deal? It’s fine, isn’t it?”
“It is not! I don’t want to become famous in some weird way!” The swordsmen were making a commotion.
“Well, even if I’m not strong, as long as Andy-san loves me a lot, that’s all that matters♪”
“Hmph. Well, for a female slave, that’s probably the right attitude.” “I wonder when they’ll come back…” Selen, Airena, and Mya all sipped their tea together.