Chapter 40: Loyalty and Humility By the time the three of us finished talking, I realized it was already evening. I had something I wanted to discuss with Reis-san, so I decided to look for him before dinner. (He’s using a different guest room. Actually, this residence has a lot of rooms… I guess it’s […]
Chapter 39 — A Conversation Between Three People When I explained to Lady Ordina the circumstances that led to me going to the academy, she was amazed for a moment, then suddenly looked as if she had realized something. “if you think about it, Lady Ashrina is the ‘Princess of White Radiance’… a princess of
Chapter 38: Battle Report Returning to the Mayor’s Official Residence in Fort Lein, I received permission from Lord Mürzer, who is recuperating, to give a report. “The border fortress of Glasbel has remained unscathed, and Count Vandel’s troops have retreated.” Seeing me speak frankly about the facts, everyone’s eyes widened and they froze—and I noticed
Chapter 37: Unknown Sacred Artifact Why is Prince Rodimus here—before I even consider that, Despite the distance still being considerable, the black cavalry led by Rodimus, clad in white armor, halted their horses. “—They’re coming, Ashrina!” Heeding the warning from my teacher, my body reacted instinctively. I poured all my magic into my twin swords,
Chapter 36: Duel I know the sword my opponent is wielding. Since I remember most of the divine artifacts and blades featured in “Artifact & Blade,” it’s no surprise. (That is the Secret Sword Aegis… a high-rarity divine artifact. To come across it here…!) “My name is Ryuen Roha. I shall proceed…!!” With Count Vandel,
Chapter 35: Wind and Fire / Mirror “—The magic troop lying in wait to the right of the enemy fortress is under attack!” “ I get it now… Ryuen, your slacking… Archers, fire arrows!” Jard, who received the report while on horseback, stood near the flag of the overall commander. If their fire attack succeeds,
Chapter 34: Strategy / God of the Wind Until reinforcements from the city alliance arrived, Duke Glasbel chose to steadfastly defend the border fortress in the eastern plains. In response, Count Vandel gathered troops just before the border but has yet to take any decisive action. Finding a quiet place to meditate at the official
Chapter 33: The Mage’s Plan / Desperation Leaving the conference room of the official residence, lady Phyllis led me to her room. “Did you intend to make that suggestion from the start, lady Ashrina?” Once the door was closed and only the two of us remained, lady Phyllis immediately asked me — she didn’t seem
Chapter 32: Military Council Count Vandel, who rules the western frontier of Forlant, had found himself in a predicament he never would have imagined just a month ago. Jard, the current head of the Vandell family, sat unable to even rest in his office chair, slamming his fists on the desk in frustration. His anger
Chapter 31: Training / Bowing in Reverence Today, the teacher continues to avoid my attacks without holding anything. There was a “counterattack,” but even after about an hour, the teacher hasn’t launched a single attack. “huff, ha, ahh!” “Can you still unleash such a thrust? Your stamina is more than enough now.” “We hardly ever