Chapter 328: Rezamiliana’s Visit
“R-Rezamiliana-sama!?”
To be able to meet Rezamiliana-sama today…
I hadn’t expected that at all, and a dumbfounded voice slipped out of me.
Then I hurriedly continued.
“W-why have you come all the way to Count Rodwell’s house!?”
I was surprised when Elizalina-sama came too, but this was on a completely different level.
That’s because Rezamiliana-sama is known for being extremely busy.
Recently, I’ve had a few chances to see her at events like the swordsmanship tournament and the Third Royal Exchange Gathering, but.
Normally, she’s someone you wouldn’t even have the chance to lay eyes on.
…And yet, someone like her had come all the way to Count Rodwell’s estate.
As I asked, still trying to process the unbelievable situation, Rezamiliana-sama walked toward me and spoke.
“I apologize for startling you. I’ve finished taking care of various matters and wanted to see you… If the timing is inconvenient, I can come again another day.”
“! N-no! I was surprised, but it’s not a bad time at all, so please don’t worry about it!”
“I see. That’s good, then.”
With that, Rezamiliana-sama approached to a certain distance and stopped.
“…”
The last time I saw her was about a month ago, at the Third Royal Exchange Gathering.
But honestly, no matter when it was, just standing face-to-face with Rezamiliana-sama like this made me nervous.
Then, Rezamiliana-sama spoke.
“Rodwell… if you don’t mind, would you like me to instruct you in swordsmanship from now on?”
“Eh!? R-Rezamiliana-sama teaching me swordsmanship!? I-is that really okay!?”
“Of course. As I said before, I have high expectations for your sword.”
Rezamiliana-sama would teach me swordsmanship.
Rezamiliana-sama had expectations for me.
Hearing that made me incredibly happy.
Without thinking, I leaned forward toward her as I spoke.
“Please, I’d love that! Being taught swordsmanship by you, Rezamiliana-sama makes me really happy!”
“…I’m glad to hear you say that, but when you suddenly close the distance this much…”
“Right!”
I leaned even closer, bringing my face nearer to hers.
“Please listen, Rezamiliana-sama! Ever since the Third Royal Exchange Gathering, I’ve kept training based on what you taught me, and just the other day, Florence-san even praised me, saying my swordsmanship has improved!”
“That’s… good to hear.”
Rezamiliana-sama seemed a little different than usual, her cheeks faintly flushed.
But that wasn’t a reason not to thank her.
So I continued.
“Yes! That’s all thanks to you, Rezamiliana-sama, for kindly and carefully teaching me my strengths and weaknesses! Thank you very much!!”
“No… Rodwell’s face is… this close…”
Murmuring softly, Rezamiliana-sama stared at my face.
“…Rezamiliana-sama?”
When I called out to her, puzzled, she blinked slightly.
“I-it’s nothing… more importantly, to teach you properly, could you take your stance right away?”
“Got it!”
Nodding, I stepped back and gripped my sword.
“You really do stir my heart to the very end… but as expected, it’s you… just being with you makes my chest feel like this…”
While I took my stance, it felt like Rezamiliana-sama was murmuring something under her breath.
But once I was ready, she immediately began checking my stance.
So I decided not to think too deeply about it…