introduction
(Lucienne-sama? Which way…?)
Lucienne: “No… just a little…”
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A dormitory separate from the facility where joint training with Gregoris is being conducted.
The personal belongings of Ebalon generals are kept there.
Several soldiers are lying at the entrance.
"…I wonder where it is…"
Lucienne called out from behind the figure who was searching for something.
Lucienne “Is it what I’m looking for?”
The person was surprised by the voice. Because I didn't feel any presence.
Lucienne: "Weren't you currently in joint training with Gregoris?"
"…Is it for something?"
Lucienne:
: I have noticed that you have been acting suspiciously within the palace lately.
I was worried and on guard…”
"…How"
Lucienne: “Let me just say it’s my ability. I’m just stylish and
Would it make sense if I said I am not simply wrapped in sparkling light?
I know that you have entered restricted areas in the palace many times.''
"Yes…too bad…"
What emerged from the darkness was a high-ranking general, Muriel Reddy.
Lucienne: “…What's your purpose…?''
Muriel "…I can't say…"
Lucienne: "Then I have to capture you. Also… the guard at the entrance was just unconscious. Where did the blood in return… get there?"
Muriel "…"
Lucienne: "I've received a report from Esperanza. It's about to become a big deal that will destroy the friendly relationship with Gregoris…I have to take responsibility for that."
Muriel "…I…I can't afford to get caught"
Lucienne: “That’s not something I can discuss.”
Muriel "…"
Lucienne: "I am the youngest person to recommend you to a high-ranking general. In just a few years, your military record has been incredible. But I didn't know what your purpose was… I don't know what you're thinking, but at least now I know that you're not working for Ebalon."
Muriel "…I have someone to believe in…"
Lucienne: "…Let's hear about that after we capture it. Surrender."
Muriel "I don't like it…"
Lucienne glared at Muriel with sharp eyes and shouted.
Lucienne: “If you are the enemy of Ebalon! I will show you no mercy! As a knight of Ebalon, I will cut you down and show you!”
Muriel "Okay…let's do it"
Muriel held her rapier vertically, moving slowly like a mirage.
Lucienne: "I don't know your true ability. However, even though I am involved in domestic affairs, there is never a day when I neglect training! As Ebalon's highest-ranking general, I will do my best!"
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Settlement
Lucienne was completely mistaken.
Muriel's ability that she had always shown was only superficial.
Lucienne: “Idiot… What if my glow sword doesn't work…?''
Lucienne's ability is "radiance".
It can send out a mist of light to block or confuse the opponent's vision.
By enlarging the glow, the opponent cannot see the exact position of the sword.
Track footprints by attaching a mist of light to the feet of an object,
Various situations can be grasped by the changes in the haze of light left behind.
However, Muriel easily crosses Lucienne's sword.
Muriel: "Ahahaha! Top-ranking general! Is that the extent of it? Then I'll go too!"
Lucienne cannot hide her confusion at Muriel's facial expressions and language, which she has never seen before.
Lucienne "Muriel…you…"
Muriel quickly drew out her sword.
Lucienne dodged Muriel's sword with her dainty movements.
Just as I was thinking that, Muriel's sword pierced Lucienne's body.
Lucienne: “?Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa selfudessssssssssssssssssssssssssss as
Lucienne could not help but knelt down on the spot.
Immediately, Muriel thrust her rapier into Lucienne's leg.
Lucienne “Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
W-why?
Muriel: “Ahahaha! Top-ranking general? Did you just barely avoid it?”
Muriel thrust again.
Lucienne thought she had narrowly avoided it, but she scratched his skin again.
Lucienne: "Damn… why? I should have avoided it for sure…"
Muriel “Ahaha…why?”
Lucienne thought back on Muriel's movements up until now.
Lucienne: “No way… a mirage…?”
Muriel gave a creepy smile.
Muriel: "Aha, as expected of the highest-ranking general…but it's already late.
I…I'm compatible with your abilities…
Besides, those legs…I can't move them satisfactorily.''
Lucienne thought that she had to somehow rebuild the system, but
At that moment, Muriel's relentless attacks hit Lucienne.
Lucienne: “Gah! Ah! Yay! Aaaaaaaaaaa!”
Muriel: "Ahahaha! Watch me, Mother! I'm going to take down Ebalon's top general now!!!"
Muriel laughed and gave Lucienne a series of sharp rapier strikes over and over again.
Lucienne: “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…”
Lucienne collapsed on the spot.
Muriel: "Ufufufu… Chief Officer… It's no big deal…"
Muriel tried to head for the exit, but turned back.
Muriel "Top-ranking general…I was happy to be recognized by you…hehe…"
Lucienne: “W-what are you planning to do…?”
Muriel huddled close to Lucienne's body, unable to move in the darkness.
Lucienne: “Oh, stop it!”
After a while, Muriel left through the exit.
Muriel: "Hehehe… Goodbye… Strong top-ranking general…"
