Chapter 317 – Knights of Measure

We asked for understanding from the members in the training hall and emptied it.

Eclair stood with Jurgena holding her training sword.

“It’s sparring, and it feels like I’ve gone back in time since I’ve been holding this blunt sword.”

“···.”

Even though there are a mountain of people who want to see the sum of the knights who are considered the pinnacle of the empire.

The door to the training center is strictly controlled by the vice-captain, so viewing is strictly prohibited.

This is to prevent confusion in the hierarchy with guesswork or rumors that may be spread by certain followers.

Unless it is for special show, this silence is a basic element in situations where famous knights clash swords.

“I have high expectations for the skills of the five knights who caused an uproar in the empire.”

“Is that so.”

“The fact that I couldn’t let go of my regrets and just said a word brings sweet rain to a boring day.”

‘I’m too young to be proud of being Chloe’s older sister.’

What was the intention behind Juergena’s words in the reception room? She may not even have thought about having to say anything since she was just a suspicion about Roman and the person who was looking down on her.

Also, it was a childish act and an expression of anger that he went out on his own in a fit of anger.

Eclair Dritna knows it better than anyone else.

“I never thought an opportunity like this would come.”

“Hmm… Did you feel like there was a blockage in the sword?”

“It’s the opposite.”

Peeing!

Eclair neatly drew her sword and took a stance.

I also put my hand on her handle.

“Is that so? It might be rewarding to become a stepping stone for those who come after us.”

Kiiiii-

The sounds made by two knights holding the same sword were completely different.

Let’s go out and pull out her sword.

The sword sheath shook and a horrifying sound, like a scream, rang through the training hall.

“···How far should the line be drawn?”

“Since this is a sparring match, any attacks that could endanger one’s life, such as with an Auror, are prohibited. Even if minor injuries are unavoidable, the imperial family will look at you if you overuse your hands and cause problems.”

“Understand.”

“In the end, the act of sparring is a form of training, so shouldn’t it be excessive?”

The most common rule.

‘I have to take the line at the end of sparring.’

If Jurgena can dig up information about something she is hiding, she will be a great help to Roman and Rike’s future.

“Come in any time.”

I was able to overcome that attitude of condescendingly condescendingly condescending to the player with equanimity.

However.

When the target of an attack is outside of yourself, it is not easy to control it.

What kind of work did Roman meet her for? Was the question actually intended to expose her?

Even though Juergena did not know the details of the royal family’s affairs, the moment Roman asked if she was just a scarecrow, her anger rose.

‘You have to be perfect and not make mistakes… That was impossible from the beginning.’

This obsession was deeply rooted in Eclair’s life before meeting Roman.

I was really afraid that if I acted emotionally, whether in work or in life, I might end up regretting it like I did in the past.

But.

The dark thoughts that had been gathered together over a long period of time have changed.

‘Let go of obsession, it’s okay to make mistakes. ‘You don’t have to be perfect.’

It’s okay to rush in clumsily and break something to the point where it can’t be restored.

It’s okay if the empire and the world turn their backs on it.

Roman and Chloe are there, and he knows that the family in the mansion will protect him and take down the rain of arrows, even if it means dying.

“I will gratefully accept the favor you have shown me.”

The distance is approximately ten steps.

Eclair received the first strike and flew in without a sound.

Jjaeng!

Sparks bursting out as the teeth of the blade break.

“···!!”

A look of unconcealable admiration appeared on Jurgena’s face as he blocked her blow.

Next, a skillful trajectory swings.

Jurgena took a step forward and swung her sword to block her sword strike.

Ting! Crackling-

It’s not just the upper body that’s busy.

As time goes by to get an advantageous distance from each other, fatigue builds up in the eyes and consciousness.

“It was widely rumored in the Empire that it was fast, and it was faster than expected and beyond imagination.”

“···.”

It’s okay to say that she is a narrow-minded woman.

The words she heard in the reception room won’t leave her head.

I’m not in the mood to express gratitude for the compliments coming from that man’s mouth.

Crash.

“Whoa-“

Exhale and slowly lower your center of gravity.

The space that needs to be narrowed, the distance preferred by the opponent, and the propensity for swordsmanship.

In addition, the posture of the eclair changes completely depending on various conditions.

Gently turning over her chipped sword, she moved her feet again.

Each person swings the blade, blocks, dodges, and fights for position with their legs.

About 30 seconds.

After the perfect time has passed to let go of your thoughts and spend your time in a daze, or to savor a good sentence in a book.

The two fell.

“I remember hearing that the Dritna family’s swords are focused on defense from the start, but the sharpness they possess is unusual. I guess you can’t trust hearsay based on hearsay.”

“···.”

“Well, this is good up to this point. The attitude of not trying to mix up the conversation by thinking that we are temporarily enemies is also excellent.”

“···.”

“But is the swordsmanship of the Five Knights only fast if they don’t have auras or skills? Or is it because they are sparring that they don’t show the real thing?”

Eclair has long known the disadvantages of her sharp sword, which she considers her strength.

Her speed is an acceleration that occurs by sequentially engaging all the muscles necessary to swing the sword, focusing on her waist and lower body.

The sword itself is faster than anyone else’s, but it requires a lot of action processing from the body.

Even if you know the theory, it is a talent that a criminal cannot dare to imitate in practice, and it requires innate sense and sense to the limit.

But.

When you encounter an opponent who is good at reading numbers like now, there are cases where you can figure out their movements in advance and avoid them.

There were many attempts and challenges to overcome it, and the only methods I came up with on my own were vague improvement measures.

She met Roman and put her head together in a sweat and found that she could make up for this shortcoming.

“I am concerned that the results will be too much to call it a sparring match.”

“···Her!”

Eclair’s words clearly meant that she was worried that she might hurt me.

I saw that her displeasure was clearly seeping into my face so much that I couldn’t hide it.

She felt surprisingly relieved inside her.

“It’s been a long time since I was in charge of the territory and went to the front line, so I understand, but it’s refreshing to be treated like this.”

“That wasn’t my intention, but I’m sorry if I offended the driver.”

“I have to discard all the awareness and prior information about the person named Eclair Dritna that I have built up through ear hunting.”

“···.”

This is what sarcastic behavior feels like.

‘I feel like I’m becoming a child while staying with Roman.’

The realization that he is one step away from the image of a knight admired by the public is not a bad thing.

His true nature is no different from that of a child who pretended to be mature.

“It was a long chat. Let’s continue before my body cools down.”

This time, Juergena dug in first.

Sigh-!

Stopping her feet with her own strength at her own distance.

His foot forcefully braked, scattering stone dust, and at the same time, his sword swung.

Eclair calmly raised her sword to block the attack.

Surprisingly, I slightly raised the corners of her mouth at her standard response.

Moved her wrist

Chak-

The sword is blurry and trembles, drawing a trajectory like a snake rushing towards you.

‘···Bent!’

A sword that goes beyond the defending sword and aims for the shoulder.

Instant judgment based on instinct.

Eclair pushed down on the handle of the sword she raised, forcing the blade to rotate.

Kang!

The sword, which had been bent, bounced upward with a clanging sound.

‘Stop it?!’

Even if you didn’t use auras or a favorite sword that maximizes your sword skills.

How many people saw this sword for the first time and avoided it through improvisation?

Jurgena, who was trying to overpower her by letting her know her status with one move, saw Eclair adopt her new stance.

I retrieved her sword and positioned her.

‘Come.’
‘It’s coming.’

We were both sure of the next move.

It’s an attack that’s vague enough to be called a sparring match and so close to the borderline that it’s hard to be certain that it contains murderous intent.

There, a piece of each person’s hidden side will be revealed.

Jjaeang!!!

*****

After finishing work and returning to the mansion, Eclair said hello to everyone.

After finishing the meal, I washed my body thoroughly and got completely ready, and called Roman into the room.

“Heh…”

At that moment, her training ended and she caught Roman, who was on his way to wash up, and her mood began to lift.

“Kitty?”

“Come in.”

The door opens and Roman comes in.

Eclair pushed Roman into the center of her room and locked it.

Click-

Even though everyone, including Seria, is in the living room, I block my eyes and ears from that fact today.

For now, Roman will be proudly monopolized.

“Take off your clothes first.”

At her words, Roman showed his damp t-shirt.

“I just finished training and am covered in sweat. Should I take a shower?”

“That’s better. Isn’t Roman the one who doesn’t let me wash my sweat?”

Tick.

Roman raised an eyebrow as Eclair began to undo her shirt with her fingers.

“You’re not wrong.”

Today is different from usual.

Come with a drink on a dark night and relax in a relaxed atmosphere.

It wasn’t the eclair I started with fondly.

“I’m going to get some awards from Roman today.”

“Award?”

“If you want to know what happened, make Roman confess to me.”

Her red eyes were shining with desire.