“Hk!? Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Sandra, who had instantly moved behind Marion, unleashed a tremendous barrage of attacks, sending Marion flying and slamming her into the wall of the Training Grounds.
By the way, I could visually confirm sixteen of Sandra’s attacks. Man, that looks super painful.
“Fufu… You brought out such a grand weapon and spoke so boldly, but how utterly pathetic. This isn’t even practice.”
With a smile so terrifying it could cause frostbite just by looking at it, Sandra approached Marion, who was unable to move from the damage, step by step.
“Now, this is a match, and since you brought out a weapon, it’s a serious fight. As a result, even if an unforeseen accident (……..) occurs and you lose your life, it can’t be helped. Isn’t that right?”
“Hk!? Hii!?”
Marion, who had finally regained consciousness, let out a small scream upon seeing Sandra.
With that smile and those words, it’s nothing but terror.
But Marion brought out the Battleaxe Skydrive with that intention (……..), so she can’t protest.
No, rather, she’s exposed her disgraceful self against a Wooden Sword. Even if she’s saved, she won’t be able to continue as a knight in the future.
Above all, she’s a descendant of the proud Shearer family, which has produced many Knight Commanders.
“At least I’ll spare you the suffering and finish you off with one blow. Let’s see… I’ll at least say you ‘fought well’.”
“Ah… ah…”
Sandra lowered her stance, pointing the tip of the Wooden Sword at the trembling Marion.
And then.
–Doooooooom!
“Hk!?”
Sandra’s eyes widened, and she gasped at the violent collision sound.
Well, it’s no wonder she’s surprised.
Because.
“Haa…”
“Lord Hal…”
I blocked her finishing blow.
“…That person ridiculed you and tried to kill me under the guise of a match. Why are you protecting her?”
Sandra directed a sharp gaze at me.
“That’s obvious. I didn’t want your hands to be dirtied for the sake of such a woman.”
“Ah…”
Understanding my words, she tossed aside the Wooden Sword, which had been reduced to splinters, leaving only the hilt.
“Whoa!?”
“Fufu… Thank you. Sandra is happy to be so cherished by you.”
She jumped into my chest and rubbed her cheek against mine with a melting smile.
Also, Caz immediately released her transformation and is now on my head with a dumbfounded look.
“But as expected of Lord Hal. To so easily stop my attack.”
“N-no, no, the sword’s trajectory was straight, so even I could block it.”
“How modest. It’s utterly impossible for those mediocre people over there. As expected, you are a truly wonderful person.”
“Ah, haha…”
Being told such things with sparkling Sapphire Eyes makes me blush.
Well, I’m super happy, though.
“Prince Harold, Young Lady. What shall we do with this one?”
“Ah…”
Turning around at Monica’s words, I saw Marion in a daze.
I think there’s a small yellow puddle on the ground, but I’ll pretend I didn’t see it.
Reluctantly, I separated from Sandra, crouched down, and stared at Marion.
“Marion.”
“Hii…”
“I’ll ask just to be sure, but why did you want to fight Sandra? And why did you bother preparing such a weapon?”
Of course, I know this is due to Wilfred’s machinations.
However, it’s not that guy who instructed her, but probably Marion, who acted on her own accord, anticipating his wishes.
But I’ll dare to pursue it.
To prevent her from doing such a thing again.
“Answer quickly.”
“Hk!? Y-yes! …Th-that… As I said, to know Alexandra-sama’s strength…”
“Who wants to know? You? Or Wilfred?”
“Hk!? I-it’s me! I wanted to know!”
The moment I mentioned Wilfred’s name, Marion hurriedly prostrated herself and claimed it was her.
If she sold him out, the Shearer family’s revival would be completely cut off, so she wouldn’t do that, huh?
Wanting to know Sandra’s strength… that might be true, but the real purpose is probably to eliminate (..) Sandra.
However, I’m curious as to why she was targeted.
…But she probably doesn’t know the reason.
“Haa… This time, Sandra accepted your challenge for a serious match, and this is the result, so it’s over. However, the fact (..) that you, who used a weapon, lost to Sandra with a Wooden Sword will be made clear.”
“Ah…”
Marion’s eyes widened, and she immediately lowered her face and trembled.
The fact that she was defeated by Sandra with overwhelming power means that even if she endures the shame and becomes a knight in the future, this disgrace will continue to haunt her.
For Marion, who dreamed of reviving the Shearer family and becoming a knight, this is the ultimate humiliation.
“…Let’s go.”
“Lord Hal, please wait a moment.”
Sandra stopped me as I was about to leave the Training Grounds, taking her hand.
“How is it? Unlike you, who couldn’t even lay a hand on me, Lord Hal saw through my full-force attack and blocked it. Now, you understand clearly, right? In the end, you don’t even reach the feet of Lord Hal, whom you’ve always despised.”
“…………………”
“Then, farewell.”
Leaving behind those intense words, Sandra took my hand and left the place in high spirits.
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