38. One-on-One Tutoring
A new dangerous script emerged, accompanied by the somewhat provocative words of the elven silver knight!
After that, this fellow seemed to be somewhat reluctant to let it go, wanting to “settle the score” with me. However, the elven princess behind him, who was well aware of the principle of “quick resolution,” didn’t give me any time to respond to this “duel declaration.” She directly hinted for the silver knight to leave with her swiftly, turning this trouble I had no desire to get involved in into a reality that clung to me in a matter of moments.
Naturally, after this, the script revealed the elven princess’s “strategy” this time—[Urasilu ordered the silver knight to take the elven saintess by means of a ‘duel’].
Moreover, all of this happened in an instant. By the time we had more or less sorted out the other party’s intentions and methods, the elven princess Urasilu and that silver knight had long since vanished, leaving only me and the three women in silence until Izalis spoke first, bowing her head to apologize to me.
“I’m sorry, Lord Oqilide. I didn’t expect the princess would come at such a time with such a reason… With her status, I had no way to stop her from meeting with me…”
“No need to blame yourself.”
I shook my head.
What is a blessing is not a curse; what is a curse cannot be avoided. As the “key” character in the script, Izalis was constantly facing danger, and I had already mentally prepared for the “sudden attack” from the other side.
Moreover, with the princess’s unexpected appearance, the “shura field” from the morning had also dissipated, which made me breathe a sigh of relief. However, while the shura field was gone, a new “trouble” had emerged directed at us.
I clearly heard the words of that flamboyant knight who would love nothing more than to chop me down today: he wanted me to prove who was more “suitable” for the elven saintess Izalis through a “duel.” And this so-called duel was probably just the cliché “men fighting” trope from those worn-out scripts to compete for a beautiful girl.
The troublesome part was right here. Even though this was a script I was already tired of hearing, Izalis would never rush to him just because he was stronger, like some lovesick female animal. But… this matter was aimed at me, and because they left so quickly, I had no chance to refuse.
Fighting and brawling were not my forte as a back-row character, but I couldn’t possibly have Kephiel step in to handle the “duel” for me, could I? No matter how I thought about it, I had to take the field myself…
My contemplation might have been mistaken by Kephiel as me trying to “show off.” The next moment, in an effort to lighten the heavy atmosphere, and perhaps to “remind” me, my dear wife wore a “kind” smile and spoke up.
“That’s right, Oqilide. ‘Dueling’ for a woman is quite a popular display in our empire~”
“Spare me, Kephiel. Do you really think I’m happy about this?”
I don’t even need to look in the mirror to know that when I answered Kephir’s question, I must have had a face like a bitter melon. This is definitely not me being a “coward,” too afraid to stand up for the beautiful girls and solve the dangers they face; it’s just…
This kind of trouble, which I am completely unskilled at handling, has entangled me, and all I can do is wear a bitter expression. Moreover, even though there is no “strange relationship” between Izalis and me, the idea of “dueling for her and the handsome, tall silver knight” sounds vague and murky, like getting smeared with yellow mud that can’t be washed off.
In the next moment, Kephir, who had no intention of continuing to tease me, let out a soft sigh; this was not the time to be jealous.
“So… what should we do? How about I step in for you? That silver knight only looks impressive; I don’t feel he has any particularly strong abilities. He probably can’t even compare to those ‘cleaners’ in Sister Wang’s patrol team.”
So that silver knight is just a simple show-off, huh?
That said, I still shook my head in refusal: “No, that won’t leave the other side speechless and retreating, and… isn’t that just giving them a reason to mock us? That guy was coming for me, not you, so it has to be me who steps up.”
Fortunately, Kephir’s assessment of that silver knight and the content of the script that followed made me feel a lot less pressure about this “duel.”
After all, the script indicated…
【The Silver Knight of the Rodland Kingdom, commander of the Elven White Knights, proficient in swordsmanship and magic, with a power level equivalent to around the seventh tier.】
Is it because my wife has recently become exceptionally skilled, combined with having seen too many “saints”? At this point, even when I heard the script’s description of that silver knight’s strength, I, who would have once been nervous and on high alert, now felt no ripples in my heart.
And indeed, after gaining quite a bit of fairy power myself, I didn’t feel that the other party was someone who could “instant-kill” me. However, that being said, for someone like me, who has always relied on “preparation” or only fought enemies when absolutely necessary, this clichéd yet unfamiliar “duel” must be taken seriously.
“So how do you plan to deal with it?”
Kephir asked.
And of course, I had a plan.
I put on a confident expression, turned to the puzzled Kephir, and then…
I slightly bent down, stretched out my hands, and wrapped them around my wife’s legs, a classic reenactment.
“Please, Kephir! Let me temporarily cling to you for support!”
“Wha… what!?”
Startled by my long-lost action, Kephir’s face turned red. She wanted to shake me off but didn’t dare to struggle too hard, resulting in her giving me a kick.
“Just let me temporarily cling to the Buddha’s feet!”
This is my plan. Although that silver knight is coming to “duel” me, it’s clear that I’ll be the one stepping into the arena. But I have all these big shots around me; if they can just teach me a few tricks and key points on the spot, wouldn’t that be just fine?
“Eh? But, but how exactly should I…”
At first, Kephir was a bit hesitant, surprised by my actions. However, Nilu wouldn’t just stand by and watch; she immediately jumped into the fray.
“Mr. O’Keefe, it seems Kephir is a bit reluctant. How about I lend you a hand and teach you? It’s the duty of a maid~”
As soon as Nilu said this, emphasizing certain phrases, Kephir snapped back to attention!
“I never said I was reluctant! Nilu… do you really have to stir things up at a time like this?”
No need, no need! Both of you big shots, come on, come on! You’re all my wings!
I finally managed to persuade both of them.
After all, whether it’s Kephir or Nilu, having both of these big shots come together to “cram for the exam” is something I wholeheartedly welcome. Because… that elven princess seems overly confident in the strength of her subordinate, the silver knight, which is why she resorted to this “duel” to take away Izalis.
So, if I can just fairly make that flashy male elf lose, I can naturally prevent the “dangerous script” that Izalis is currently facing!
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Today’s mid-term draw is HYSTaiwan.
Speaking of which, I’ve participated so little every day. Doesn’t anyone want to spend a little more? (Hint)