Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance:Volume5 Chapter2

Chapter 2: Triple Date

Bagian 1

Kicauan kicauan, menciak menciak ... Dengan panggilan mereka, burung-burung menandakan fajar pagi.

Sebuah sinar hangat matahari bersinar melalui jendela samping tempat tidur ke ruangan, meriah Kamito.

Setelah berbicara dengan Claire pagi ini, dia kembali ke tidur nyenyak sekali lagi, tapi sepertinya tidak terlalu banyak waktu berlalu.

Kamito mengalami demam yang tidak terlalu lama yang lalu, tapi sekarang telah hampir sepenuhnya memudar.

"Mmm ... ah ..."

Dia mengusap kelopak mata bilis, pindah sekitar, dan siap untuk keluar dari tempat tidur.

Pada saat itu -

"Aaah!"

"..."

Sikunya tiba-tiba menyentuh sesuatu yang lembut dan lembut.

Juga, tidak ada semacam suara yang indah sekarang ...

Kamito berkedip, bingung dengan apa itu, ia mengalihkan pandangannya ke arah suara.

Dia melihat massa putaran bulu putih berbulu, membuatnya tetap perusahaan di sampingnya saat dia tidur.

"... W-Apa ini?"

Pemandangan luar biasa di depan matanya terkejut Kamito.

Namun, ia langsung teringat sesuatu ...

Menyelinap ke tempat tidur saya ... satu-satunya yang akan melakukan hal semacam itu -

"Apakah Est !?"

Dia buru-buru dicampakkan selimut.

"A-Ah! W-Apa di dunia yang kau lakukan padaku !?"

"... Hah?"

Kamito membeku, berkata-kata.

Tersembunyi di bawah selimut itu tidak semangat pisau yang suka berpakaian telanjang dengan paha <-! Tidak itu lutut? -> - kaus kaki tinggi.

Apa yang dia lihat adalah bulu putih murni, dan sepasang telinga yang besar panjang yang menggantung ke bawah.

Dan menyilaukan rambut emas pucat -

Indah ... Nona Bunny.

"... Hei, Rinslet! Apa yang kau pikir kau lakukan?"

"N-Tidak, itu tidak benar! II am Nona Kelinci sekarang!"

Rinslet memerah, malu. Kelinci telinga di kepalanya bergerak-gerak ke atas.

"Katakan, Rinslet -"

"Ini 'Nona Kelinci'."

"Yah, Nona Kelinci."

Setelah permintaannya, Kamito diulang patuh.

"Ini pakaian dari Anda, apa tindakan yang Anda memakai?"

"Ini ... aku ..."

Menanggapi, Rinslet hanya bisa menggosok kedua tempurung lutut dengan canggung sambil gagap dan tidak mampu berbicara.

Melihat Rinslet biasanya keras kepala dan sadar diri mengenakan ekspresi seperti memberi Kamito perasaan yang tak terlukiskan adorasi.

... Omong-omong, pakaian ini terlalu memprovokasi, bukan? Ini praktis membutakan!

Sebuah melihat lebih dekat akan mengungkapkan bahwa -

Nona Kelinci pakaian Rinslet mengenakan berada di paling yang tidak sopan batas.

Itu satu set pakaian erotis sangat mengungkapkan, terbuat dari bahan pakaian dalam seperti, dengan bulu lembut berbulu dijahit di mana-mana.

Ada bulu bengkak pada kedua tangan dan kakinya, dan ekor-seperti bola bulu yang tergantung di belakang.

Yang menarik terbesar dari seluruh pakaian bagaimanapun, harus kerah kulit terikat di lehernya.

The, aristokrat, putri kaya elegan mengenakan kerah yang ... kombinasi itu cukup untuk memberikan orang pikiran yang salah.

"II berubah menjadi Nona Bunny oleh ilmu sihir ... chuu!"

Gadis itu mengatakan kaku, seolah-olah membaca baris dari script.

"Apa 'chuu'?"

"Ini jeritan kelinci."

"Saya tidak bisa membayangkan jeritan kelinci terdengar seperti itu ..."

Pindah tatapannya jauh dari besar puncak kembar dan lembah tepat di depan matanya, Kamito menggeleng dan berbicara.

Tepat pada saat ini -

"- K-Kamito, aku sudah membuat sarapan untuk Anda!"

Pintu ke kamar tiba-tiba terbuka.

Yang berdiri di sana adalah Kapten Knights-Ellis.

"Apa !?"

Kamito jatuh berkata-kata lagi.

Ellis, yang berdiri di depannya, berpakaian seperti Rinslet dalam pakaian yang menyusuri tepi kesopanan.

Satu-satunya perbedaan adalah bahwa ia memakai telinga anjing, bukan yang kelinci, dan bulu di tangannya tidak putih, tapi coklat.

Telinga atas kepalanya berayun terus-menerus saat ia pindah.

"E-Ellis ... bagaimana mungkin Kau juga ..."

"N-Tidak, mengatakan tidak lebih!"

Berwajah merah dan menggigit bibirnya, yang malu Ellis tampak seolah-olah ia ingin menemukan lubang untuk bersembunyi.

"Oooh, i-kalau kakak perempuanku yang melihat saya berpakaian seperti ini, saya tidak tahu apa yang akan mereka katakan ..."

Air mata bersinar dari sudut mata cokelatnya, mungkin karena malu bagaimana perasaannya.

... Sekarang ... apa situasi? '"

... Apa yang telah terjadi? Mengapa Kapten murni-hati dan taat aturan berpakaian dalam cara yang bermoral?

"J-Just tidak keberatan pakaian saya, baik-baik saja."

"Uh ... bagaimana Anda mengharapkan orang untuk tidak keberatan itu?"

Ellis mengabaikan membingungkan balasan Kamito ini.

Dia berdeham dengan batuk, dan mendorong mobil makan perak kecil di dari koridor.

"Ah?"

Aroma roti baru dipanggang segera memenuhi ruangan.

"... Yah, datang sarapan, aku membuat ini untuk Anda."

Ada makanan baru disiapkan sarapan di gerbong makan; uap di atasnya belum tersebar.

Piring termasuk - roti panggang untuk tingkat sempurna, tebal bergaya Prancis sup labu, omelet nikmat lembut, Caesar salad dengan menambahkan tuna, dan terakhir tapi paling tidak untuk hidangan penutup, ada yoghurt atasnya dengan selai stroberi.

Pada pandangan pertama, meskipun ini tidak benar-benar kelas tinggi, orang bisa mengatakan bahwa setiap hidangan telah siap dengan perawatan yang sangat teliti.

"... Kau seorang ahli tersebut! Apakah Anda melakukan semua ini sendiri, Ellis?"

"Y-Ya, saya mempersiapkan ini di dapur menara. Hanya karena aku tidak ingin melupakan keterampilan kuliner saya, itu tidak khusus dibuat untuk Anda!"

Ellis memalingkan muka, ekspresi malu tiba-tiba merinding di wajahnya saat dia membungkuk di samping Kamito.

"Kapten, bagaimana Anda bisa melakukan ini!"

Mengabaikan protes Rinslet, dia ditangani Kamito:

"Aku-aku makan Anda ... O-buka mulut, datang."

"T-Tidak perlu saya bisa melakukannya sendiri -!"

"Tentu saja tidak, kau orang yang terluka setelah semua."

"Luka saya sudah sembuh -"

- Ke mulutnya.

Mengambil keuntungan dari momen mulut Kamito adalah terbuka, Ellis boneka omelet ke dalam mulutnya.

"..."

"H-Bagaimana?"

"... S-Super lezat!"

Omelet itu tidak hanya manis cukup, tapi itu juga begitu lembut dan halus yang meleleh di mulutnya. Luar-sempurna ini karya oleh Ellis yang dikonfirmasi mengatakan bahwa sederhana hidangan, semakin besar tes itu keterampilan koki.

"Apakah itu benar-benar begitu! ... Itu bagus."

Ellis tersenyum malu-malu, telinga anjing di kepalanya bergerak naik dan turun.

Melihat Kapten biasanya serius dan tegas memakai ekspresi seperti itu, Kamito tak bisa membantu tapi merasa kupu-kupu di perutnya.

"Hmph-Kapten, kau terlalu licik untuk melakukan hal ini."

Rinslet sombong pipinya sedikit marah dan berkata.

"... Rinslet?"

"T-Lalu aku akan memberikan Kamito-san pijat."

Setelah mengatakan ini, Rinslet segera mulai memijat bahu Kamito dengan kekuatan lembut.

"... Apa !?"

"Bagaimana rasanya?"

"Kau begitu pandai dalam hal ini ... kelelahan saya perlahan-lahan menghilang, wow."

Kamito tidak hanya mengucapkan kata-kata semacam kosong pujian; Teknik pijat Rinslet itu benar-benar standar profesional.

Sensasi nyaman membuat semua otot tegang dalam tubuhnya rileks satu per satu.

"Kau tahu, aku memberikan Carol pijat sepanjang waktu, karena anak yang terus memuji saya, saya tidak sadar menjadi sangat pandai memijat."

"Jadi itu sebabnya ..."

... Itu pembantu bisa tuannya untuk uleni bahunya untuk nya, dalam arti tertentu, hampir terlalu banyak.

"Uh huh, sebaiknya Anda terima saya dengan baik. Akulah pewaris klan Laurenfrost. Oleh benar, aku tidak pernah bisa melayani orang dengan cara ini."

"W-Well ..."

Pada saat ini, Kamito tiba-tiba merasa dua benjolan lembut punggungnya.

"Tapi ... hanya untuk hari ini ... semua orang ..."

Rinslet mencondongkan badan dan berbisik ke telinga Kamito ini:

"Setiap orang bisa menjadi ... Kamito-san rumah hewan peliharaan."

"Uh ... w-apa katamu -!"

Dalam kepanikan, Kamito menoleh, lalu -

"M-Aku juga, hanya untuk hari ini, saya tidak akan Kapten Anda!"

Kemudian itu Ellis, yang berteriak, menyemangati up telinga anjingnya:

"Saya ingin menjadi K-Kamito itu ... sedikit anjing peliharaan."

"Ellis !?"

Apa yang terjadi dengan mereka berdua?

"Kamito ..." "Kamito-san ..."

Mereka kecil ekor hewan berayun, mereka berdua menatap Kamito dengan api di mata mereka.

... Mengapa ia merasa pusing dengan kebingungan? Mungkinkah demam lain?

Hei, ada sesuatu yang tidak benar ... ""

Suhu di dalam ruangan telah terus meningkat.

Boom boom boom ...

"... Y-Kalian ... apa kerusakan yang Anda lakukan?"

"Claire ?!"

Kamito berbalik dan melihat -

Pintu, yang belum ditutup, dibuka dengan keras. Berdiri di sana adalah Claire dengan cambuk pembakaran-panas di tangannya.

Bahunya gemetar sedikit marah, dan dua ekor kuda merah terang menunjuk tegak seperti api.

Namun, apa yang terpaku tatapan Kamito adalah bagaimana dia berpakaian.

Di atas kepalanya adalah sepasang gemetar telinga kucing merah.

Pada tubuh mungil ramping adalah pakaian erotis yang terbuat dari bulu merah.

Paha telanjang putihnya yang ditampilkan sehingga berani bahwa seseorang tidak bisa melihat langsung mereka.

"H-Bagaimana mungkin Anda juga melakukan hal ini? Pakaian Itu ...!"

Kamito bergumam, tercengang, maka -

"Bodoh Waaaah! S-Bodoh, apa yang kau lihat!"

Claire tersipu dan menyeberangi lututnya malu-malu.

Dia kemudian membuat suara seperti kucing menggeram rendah, dan menatap Kamito dengan air mata di matanya.

"Hmph, apa ... dalam hal apapun Anda harus merasa bahwa dada saya mengecewakan kecil, bukankah itu benar !?"

"..."

Sejujurnya berbicara, bahwa set pakaian memang membuat dada Claire tampak lebih mungil.

Meskipun yang pakaian yang sama bisa membawa keluar lembah antara payudara Ellis dan Rinslet, fakta yang tak terbantahkan dari masalah ini adalah, melihat Claire memakainya hanya memberi orang kesan melihat papan cuci a.

Karena itu, bagaimanapun, tidak mengurangi pesona dia memancarkan. Putus asa nya lebih dari ukuran dadanya bahkan membuatnya tampak menyedihkan dan halus, yang hanya meningkat keindahan nya.

"Tidak sama sekali. Bagaimana saya harus mengatakan itu ... Saya pikir Kau sangat lucu seperti ini."

Kamito mengungkapkan perasaan jujur​​.

"A-A-Ah! W-apa omong kosong yang Anda menyemburkan!"

Pipi Claire tumbuh lebih merah dan lebih merah. Dia melambaikan cambuk di tangannya, yang membuat menampar suara.

"Oooh ..." "Kamito-san!"

Pada saat ini, salah satu telinga anjing Ellis dan telinga kelinci Rinslet itu memiringkan ke arah Kamito, dan mereka sombong pipi mereka sedikit kesal.

"II tidak peduli lagi ... Anda benar-benar seperti orang bodoh mengerikan!"

Claire bergumam terbata-bata, lalu berjalan menuju Kamito -

Lalu ia tiba-tiba melompat ke tempat tidur Kamito terbaring di.

"Uhhh ... ... hey ... kalian ...!"

Ketiga gadis-gadis cantik berpakaian seperti binatang lucu erotis mendorong satu sama lain di sekitar tempat tidur kecil, bahu telanjang mereka menempel lengan Kamito ini.

"Kalau begitu, kau katakan padaku ... apakah ada yang bisa saya lakukan untuk Anda, Kamito?"

Claire menggigit bibirnya ringan dan menatap Kamito dengan mata ke atas-melirik.

"Apa pun yang saya ... yang ingin Anda lakukan?"

"Seperti ... oh ya, tidur di pangkuanku ... atau membantu Anda membersihkan telinga Anda ... hal-hal semacam itu?"

"Tidur di pangkuan Anda?"

Seperti aksi adalah mimpi umum di antara semua orang.

Kamito sengaja melirik Claire paha tampak halus-- dan kemudian dengan cepat pindah tatapannya pergi.

"Oh, tapi hanya untuk hari ini! Anda biasanya budak saya, tapi hanya untuk hari ini ... II bersedia ... untuk menjadi budakmu!"

"S-Slave?"

Kamito menanyainya dan Claire mengangguk.

"Y-Ya! Untuk saat ini, saya akan menyetujui apa pun yang Anda minta dari saya! Y-Anda lebih baik mempersiapkan diri!"

"Tunggu beberapa saat, apa yang saya harus mempersiapkan diri untuk?"

"K-Kamito ... itu sama bagi saya!"

"Dan aku!"

Ellis dan Rinslet juga meremas kepadanya, meringkuk Kamito erat dengan tubuh mereka.

"Tapi ... n-ada perintah seksual sekalipun."

"Siapa yang akan melakukan itu! Orang macam apa yang kalian pikir saya !?"

"Huh, kau tidak ingin membuat perintah seperti itu? Oh, oke ..."

Untuk beberapa alasan, melihat kecewa merayap di wajahnya saat ia bergumam kata-kata.

Membiarkan mendesah, Kamito mengatakan frustrasi:

"- Sekarang bisa kau katakan padaku mengapa tiga dari Anda berpakaian seperti ini?"

Dia blak-blakan bertanya trio.

"Ini ... itu karena ..."

Tiga wanita saling memandang panik.

Setelah beberapa saat, Claire akhirnya menyerah dan berkata: "B-Karena setelah Est menghilang, Anda melihat begitu turun dan depresi -"

"... Hah?"

"Jadi kami memutuskan untuk berpakaian seperti ini untuk mengangkat semangat Anda ...!"

Merah padam, Claire canggung selesai penjelasannya.

Dikatakan bahwa ketika Elementalist dalam keadaan mental yang buruk, mereka tidak akan memiliki cara untuk memanggil roh. Dalam kasus yang lebih serius, mereka kadang-kadang bahkan kehilangan mereka kekuatan putri gadis.

Misalnya, Fianna telah ditangani pukulan emosional yang berat empat tahun lalu, dan tak bisa menggunakan kekuatannya untuk jangka waktu yang panjang setelah itu. Ketika Scarlet dikalahkan oleh roh-roh setan, Claire juga jatuh ke kesedihan, dan tiba-tiba mendapati dirinya tidak dapat memanggil Scarlet.

Jika pukulan dari hilangnya Est menyebabkan jantung Kamito yang didominasi oleh perasaan negatif dari kebencian, yang «gerbang» antara hati mereka akan benar-benar dekat selamanya, tidak pernah membuka lagi. Sebenarnya, sebenarnya ada banyak gadis putri yang telah kehilangan status mereka sebagai Elementalists karena trauma tersebut kepada jiwa mereka.

'"Jadi sederhananya, mereka ingin menghiburku - kira-kira seperti ini niat?'"

Terbukti, dia telah membuat wanita ini terlalu khawatir.

Namun, Kamito mengucapkan terima kasih dari lubuk hatinya untuk perhatian mereka.

"... Tapi kenapa berdandan binatang sedikit dan memakai suatu tindakan?"

Tanya Kamito.

"Ini Fianna yang mengatakan kepada kami rahasia ini. Y-Kau bajingan, Anda seperti hal semacam ini, bukan?"

"Itu putri sialan, ya ..."

Kamito mengertakkan gigi dan bergumam.

... Jadi itu saja, kostum hewan seksual adalah semua dari koleksi rahasia Fianna ini.

"Itu ... tidak benar, Anda tidak menyukai tampilan ini?"

"Hmm? Yah ... Aku tidak mengatakan saya tidak menyukai itu."

Meskipun banyak keberatan ia merasa, Kamito enggan mengakuinya -

Sejujurnya, dia benar-benar pikir itu cukup lucu.

Selain itu, bahwa anak perempuan ini sombong aristokrat akan bersedia untuk mempermalukan diri mereka begitu benar-benar dalam rangka untuk menghiburnya - apakah metode mereka benar, niat positif mereka sudah cukup untuk membuat satu ingin terus terang berterima kasih kepada mereka.

"... Kalian semua, terima kasih."

"II tidak melakukannya untuk Anda, Kamito, aku hanya ingin Est kembali dengan cepat, itu saja."

Seperti Claire memalingkan wajahnya, telinga kucing di kepalanya bergerak juga.

Ellis dan Rinslet, juga, malu-malu mengguncang ekor mereka.

"- N-Sekarang, akan kita berjalan-jalan di luar?"

Claire, yang berdeham, menarik-narik piyama Kamito dan bertanya.

"Di luar?"

"Hari ini adalah hari istirahat terakhir kami sebelum dimulainya kompetisi utama, tentu saja kita harus pergi ke luar dan memiliki waktu yang baik! Tetap terkunci di sebuah ruangan tertekan sepanjang hari hampir tidak solusinya, kan?"

"... Itu benar."

Semua Kamito bisa lakukan sekarang adalah percaya Est dan menunggu dia kembali.

Jika Kamito, kontraktor nya, tidak bisa keluar dari depresi, yang «gerbang» akan menjadi mustahil untuk dibuka.

Pergi ke luar untuk mengangkat semangatnya itu mungkin ide yang baik.

"Dan di pulau terapung ini, bahkan ada Biblion dikelola oleh« Divine Ritual Institute »."

Rinslet menambahkan.

"Biblion?"

"Telah dikatakan bahwa banyak informasi antik tingkat diarsipkan dalam Biblion suci, informasi yang tidak dapat ditemukan bahkan di perpustakaan kami segel. Jika Est benar-benar semangat disegel disegel dalam pedang suci kuno, kita mungkin bisa untuk menemukan petunjuk dalam dokumen-dokumen. "

"... Jika memang demikian, kedengarannya seperti itu akan menarik untuk dilihat."

Anekdot dari Raja Iblis Membunuh Pedang Suci dapat ditemukan di seluruh benua, dan meskipun kebenaran dan fiksi dicampur di dalamnya, mengingat Est adalah roh yang kuat seperti itu, tidak akan mengejutkan untuk menemukan penyebutan dirinya di salah satu kuno catatan.

"Sudah diputuskan, sekarang bergegas dan bersiap-siap untuk pergi!"

"Mhmm, kita tidak bisa ceria terkurung di dalam ruangan sepanjang waktu."

"Dan di tempat yang begitu dekat dengan pelabuhan, ada banyak toko mengatur di sini juga."

Ketiga gadis ramai bersama-sama, semua mencoba untuk mengambil lengan Kamito ini.

"Tunggu, biarkan aku perubahan pertama ke seragamku ... Juga, Anda tidak ingin pergi keluar berpakaian seperti ini baik, kan?"

"Aaah! O-Tentu saja tidak!"

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Part 2

So –

Kamito and his friends, dressed in their uniforms, took a carriage ride to the port.

The sacred Biblion was apparently located not too far from here; plain and simple wooden structures were set up side-by-side in this area of the port, creating a lively atmosphere like that of a shopping street holding a celebration.

In addition, the various countries of the continent had also combined to raise funds for various food and entertainment facilities to welcome the spectators of the Blade Dance.

Because this was the original spirit world, which humans were forbidden to live in, this fantasy street would only appear for a few days.

It was a sight only visible during the Blade Dance.

"Wow – clear skies today."

"Mm, because we are on the clouds, of course."

Claire stretched like a cat as she walked, she and Kamito chatted while walking together.

Then, a cool refreshing breeze blew past, and Claire's tresses, tied into two ponytails, swayed in the wind.

Hanging distantly in the sky, the floating island — Ragna Ys — should have stood no chance against fierce winds, but because this sacred land had the additional protection of the Wind Elemental Lord, it was in no danger of being blown away.

Small flying crafts flew one by one between the gaps in the clouds and arrived at the port.

As the main event of the Blade Dance was about to begin, nobles from countries all over the continent had already begun to gather here.

"This really is spectacular."

"Only on the floating island can you see such a view."

Ellis and Rinslet expressed their amazement in muttered exclamations.

"... It would have been great if Fianna could have come with us."

While muttering, Kamito raised his head to the clear, vast blue sky.

At the moment, Fianna seemed to be searching for a way to destroy the «Brand of Darkness» imprinted on Kamito. She had been tirelessly visiting old acquaintances from her time at the «Divine Ritual Institute».

"Later, let's buy some gifts to take back for Fianna, alright?"

"Mmm, yeah."

The slate street was lined with a wide variety of shops.

As they were only temporary stalls, the materials they were made of were not particularly impressive. However, the craftsmen or chefs working inside were top talents who had been recruited from many countries. The Blade Dance was an excellent opportunity to showcase the nation's prestige so countries tend to generously spend huge sums of money on this.

The group walked to the heart of the shopping street, and passed a group of tourists who had just alighted from a flying craft.

"I didn't want to say this but this place really is terribly crowded."

"Men everywhere... I'm starting to feel dizzy."

Ellis and Rinslet looked around uneasily.

It seems that the ladies, having grown up in such a sheltered environment, were not used to such bustling places.

Furthermore, the city here was different from the college city: men accounted for a greater proportion of the people here. Although they were among the best elementalists, here they immediately turned back into pure innocent girls. Whenever a man, passing by quickly, brushed shoulders with them, they would let out small squeals and press themselves tightly against Kamito.

Claire was no exception, from the very start, she had repeatedly been sticking close to Kamito then immediately pulling away.

Whenever she leaned against Kamito, she would move away blushing; when she next bumped into a strange passer-by, she would go back to Kamito.

This foolish girl, what is she doing?

When Claire leaned into him again, Kamito quickly took her hand.

"Aaaah! W-What are you doing!"

The fiery cat maiden cried angrily, her face red.

"Who taught you how to walk so unsteadily? That's awfully dangerous."

"Well... o-okay, I'll let you hold my hand, but in here only."

As the two of them held hands, Claire turned her gaze aside shyly.

"You're too cunning..."

Rinslet puffed her cheeks unhappily, then grabbed Kamito's empty other hand.

"Rinslet?"

"I-I'm afraid of you getting lost, so hold on to me tight."

Then Ellis, too, joined in; seeing that both Kamito's hands were full, she had no choice but to latch onto his arm.

"E-Ellis...!"

"Hey... Captain! You're blocking the way here!"

"I-It's you, not me! Let go of Kamito's hand now!"

"Ah... all of you, I can't walk like this!"

The girls, all clinging to Kamito, began to quarrel.

They made such a scene that nearby passers-by started to whisper among themselves:

"Quick, look over there, three noble girls are serving that young man, wow." "That's because he's the rumored male elementalist, you know..."

"That's too wicked of him, to sink his fangs into those poor delicate girls." "But, take a look at those girls' expressions; they don't seem to hate him at all." "They must be under some kind of strange magic spell, of course."

Well... this situation seems to have gotten a little worse...

Kamito had long been used to hostility from strangers.

However, he did not wish to tarnish the reputations of the ladies he partnered with.

"I say... there are far too many people here, so why don't we find someplace cooler to rest?"

"Mm, that sounds good..."

Claire and the others nodded to show their agreement. It seems they were also thinking the same thing.

They looked around in search of a shop they could have a cup of tea at. And then –

"Kamito-san, look... there's a «La Parfait» shop over there!"

Rinslet pointed towards a chic-looking café across the road.

"Say, is that the famous «La Parfait»!? I've always wanted to try their cakes."

"If I remember correctly, this café is very popular throughout the empire... I-I'm kind of interested as well."

Even Claire and Ellis knew of it. Evidently, the business that had set up that temporary stall was very famous.

"... In that case, shall we go there?"

"Agreed!" "Yes!" "Mmhm...!"

The trio nodded in agreement and dragged Kamito towards it.

Part 3

The «La Parfait» stall was almost fully packed, so much so that the group had to wait a little before being served.

While sitting at the entrance waiting to be served, Kamito examined the stall's decor. The horizontal beams of the ceiling were naturally bent like tree branches, Kamito was very appreciative of the warm atmosphere this unique wood imparted.

"I'm surprised this is such a relaxing place. When I heard you say it was one of the empire's most popular shops, I expected it to be much more posh and luxurious."

"This is only a temporary stall put up for the «Blade Dance», so of course it won't be so well-decorated. Their regular shops are so good aristocratic ladies would be willing to hide their identities just to patronize the shop incognito."

"Oh, so that's it... Hey, speaking of which, I'm not that loaded with cash..."

Kamito's face suddenly turned pale.

A shop even noble daughters would patronize incognito – this must certainly be a very high-class shop.

"If it were a regular shop, no matter how loaded you were, you'd still not be able to afford it."

"The stalls are free for the participants of the Blade Dance."

"I-I see..."

At Rinslet's words, Kamito let out a reassured sigh.

After a while, the four were led to their seats.

"I want a peach pie, a peach sorbet... and a peach mousse."

Claire flipped open the menu and gestured with her finger at the dessert options.

"Why are you getting so many peach options... haven't you already had some in the morning?

"N-None of your business... so what if I like them?"

"This raspberry-flavored cream puff also looks delicious."

"Y-Yes, that seems tasty."

"Oh... This dish puts some ice cream on a fresh hot apple pie to be eaten together..."

"Let's order one and divide it, everyone can have some. Kamito, what would you like?"

"Oooh... Well then, I'll have a scone, I guess..."

Kamito answered perfunctorily, but then –

"What's this attitude, you seem so reluctant."

"I really pity the dessert you order like that to eat."

"If you're a true man, you should pick decisively... Well, I'm talking about choosing cake."

For some unknown reason, Kamito found himself being severely berated by the ladies.

"S-Sorry..."

The three of them had always bickered when in training, but in these situations, they were always in full understanding.

Rinslet summoned a waitress, and one-by-one ordered those cakes and desserts with names that would accidentally make one bite their tongue.

"– And lastly, I'd like four cups of black tea from the Laurenfrost area."

"Yes."

"Ah... e-excuse me, wait a minute!"

Ellis called aloud to halt the waitress, who was preparing to leave.

"Yes?"

"Please add a little whipped cream and honey to my tea, and if you could, add some floating marshmallows as well."

"Uh... I'm sorry, esteemed guest, but our shop does not serve such a kind of drink."

"I-Is that so? Can you not make an excepti – oooh!"

Halfway through her sentence, Ellis stopped.

It was because Rinslet was pinching the back of her neck.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

"Oh my god, have you no shame! I don't like saying such things, but the Fahrengart family must really have no class!"

Rinslet was very particular about tea brewing, and so forbade Ellis from randomly adding ingredients as she wished.

"So what if you're from the Laurenfrost family, it's just a countryside noble family with more land, that's all!"

"Y-You wouldn't dare...!"

An intense mini-blizzard blew up beside Rinslet.

"N-No matter what, I don't care, if it's not sweet I won't drink it!"

"If that's so, why didn't you simply order cocoa just now?"

"Don't you think cocoa's a little too childish?"

"Only childish people would call cocoa childish!"

"Okay, okay, stop arguing, the cakes are here."

Claire lightly poked Rinslet's shoulder and said.

"Hmph... no matter, next time I'll teach our Captain how to drink tea."

"Sweet things are just nicer..."

Ellis said in a half-challenging manner through pursed lips.

Not long after, the dazzling array of desserts were delivered to their table.

Placed in silver containers, each of the cakes and breads looked like an exquisite art piece.

At the sight of them, the anger of the two aristocratic girls vanished and was replaced by expressions of joy.

"I can't help but feel that... to eat something so beautiful would almost be a waste."

"These snacks are made by the very best chefs representing our empire."

As Claire spoke, she opened her mouth wide and took a bite out of the peach pie.

"Waaah... it really is delicious!"

"This raspberry cream puff also tastes extraordinarily refined and delicious."

"Mmmm, there's probably some sweet wine added to this sponge cake... I must try that next time."

Kamito listened to the girls' comments, then put his own cake into his mouth.

"Oh, it's delicious."

Although he was no food connoisseur, the sweet taste in his mouth did give him a rich and noble feeling.

But, compared to this –

Looking at the joyous expressions on the girls' faces made Kamito feel inexplicably happier himself.

"Kamito, what is it?"

"Huh? Oh..."

Kamito was jolted out of his daze, only to find Claire suspiciously staring at him. He quickly averted his gaze and feigned ignorance.

"To think that this stall will be dismantled immediately after the Blade Dance, what a pity!"

"That's just how it is. But... there's a shop in the empire, so we will definitely have a chance to visit again."

"Mmm, next time we go, we must be sure to take Fianna... and Est."

Kamito looked down at the spirit seal on his right hand and murmured.

"Kamito ..."

"Kamito-san..."

At this, Ellis and Rinslet raised their heads.

"—Est will return, I promise."

Claire spoke in a calm but confident tone of voice.

"So... just trust in her and wait for her to return. The only person who can help her out in this way is her elementalist – you."

"... Mmmm, you're right."

Kamito nodded – and then mused:

... Partners will make one stronger – that probably refers to this feeling I'm having now.

Three years ago, the strongest blade dancers were indeed very swift and strong.

Solely in terms of skill as an elementalist, he was unrivaled.

But these physical powers were fragile and would easily be crushed by a strong blow; they were strengths developed through loneliness.

The Kamito in the past had no one to rely on.

After losing Restia, he was left only with eternal despair.

Now, however, I have friends willing to support me.

So my heart will no longer shatter.

I will not sink into despair again.

... Thus far, Est has saved me many times.

Kamito clenched his fist on the table.

– So, it's my turn now. No doubt about it: I will save you.

Part 4

The most important Sanctuary in the entirety of the floating island Ragna Ys—the Grand Hall of the Wind Elemental Lord—was located atop a hilly area. It was some distance away from the building where the blade dance participants were.

This white building was made from a combination of the best-quality materials and cutting-edge technology. The huge construction covered the whole of the hill; one could appreciate its majesty even from outside of the floating island.

It was not only the place where the wind spirits listened to the spirit king's decrees to the holy land, but also where princess maidens from the «Divine Ritual Institute» chosen by the various nations would practice their devotions. Therefore, even the nobility of the country would absolutely not be allowed to enter.

However, at that very moment time, there was a lady outside the gate shouting anxiously:

"Please do me a favor! Grant me an audience with Reicha-sama–!"

She was individually seperated from the team of five in order to work separately from Kamito – Fianna.

Wearing a rare serious look, she pleaded with the guard standing at the gate.

"You really don't give up do you."

The middle-aged guard regarded Fianna with unfriendly eyes.

Her face clearly expressed her stubbornness.

"Please withdraw. Our «Divine Ritual Institute»'s gate will never open simply for any one, let alone getting an audience with Reicha-sama. Your requests will absolutely never be granted."

The guard uttered a statement he had probably repeated many times before.

... This is so infuriating! These people are as stubborn as ever!

Fianna cursed impatiently to herself.

Having said that, she had in fact expected such a reaction from the start, because the person she wanted to see was not someone who would meet with just anybody.

If I could borrow her strength, it would certainly be enough to break the curse on Kamito. But...

The guard looked down at Fianna, not bothering to conceal her expression of contempt.

Evidently, she had not the slightest inclination to open the door.

... Well, I did know the reason ages ago.

Refusing to give up, Fianna bit down on her lip.

The one she was thinking of was the Annihilation Spirit princess that had betrayed the Fire Elemental Lord – Rubia Elstein.

There had been high hopes placed on Fianna to be successor, but the incident with Rubia had left indelible horrors in her heart, causing her to lose the power of summoning contract spirits, and with that, her status as princess maiden.

And so Fianna Ray Ordesia became a lost princess maiden, thoroughly disappointing the people who had had great expectations of her and discrediting the «Divine Ritual Institute».

... You narrow-minded people, who only know how to put in superficial effort, really disgust me.

Even her own parents—The Areishia emperor and empress—and the various nobility were all no different.

When Fianna was still the princess maiden successor, these people had flattered her in every possible way. Once she had lost her contract spirit powers however, they immediately scorned and disdained her, changing their attitudes faster than one could turn the page of a book.

Of course, not all of them were like that. It was just that the «Divine Ritual Institute» organization had decayed under the weight of its long history, and so indeed had a darker side.

Seeing Fianna's stubborn refusal to leave, the guard shook her head and said:

"I do not wish to continue wasting my time on you."

Having said this, she turned and went back into the temple.

"Wait a minute—"

Fianna quickly moved to catch up with her, but—

"Aaaah!?"

Suddenly, a fierce wind rose and blew Fianna off her feet.

Fianna and Claire were different in that they had not received special combat training for elementalists. Too late to protect herself, she fell heavily to the ground.

"... What!?"

She saw something stand at the doors – a magical wind spirit that looked like a winged lion.

It was a Guardian Spirit; it made contracts with not elementalists, but buildings. This very building, was in fact—the true sanctuary.

"It appears impossible to break through the front gate..."

Fianna glared at the Guardian while nursing a scrape on her lip.

Part 5

A sword fell in mysterious darkness.

This shining, beautiful sword, swallowed by a sludge-like nothingness, was gradually losing its light.

– How strange. What on earth is happening to me?

Nonetheless, this sword apparently still retained its self-awareness.

Although the disappearance of her physical body had affected her, damaging her memory –

Her memory of that last event was crystal-clear.

She remembered his warmth as she embraced him with both hands on his back.

And, for just the briefest instant, the touch of their lips against each other.

Then – a harsh voice calling out her own name.

...K-Kamito!

Her radiance all lost, the sword slowly sank in the bottomless darkness –