Chapter 342: Seal of Approval
Florence-san and I walked together through the dance hall.
Regarding the swordsmanship tournament, both of us received words of praise from members of the royal family.
When we happened to notice a painting displayed in the hall, we shared our impressions of it.
And now, the two of us were quietly enjoying the performance.
“…It’s a beautiful tone.”
“Yes… I really like this kind of melody.”
“I understand…!”
Keeping our voices low so as not to disturb the performance.
As we spoke like that.
“…Everyone! Five minutes from now, in the center of the hall, we will be holding a mock battle between the Third Princess Felisiana-sama and a student from the noble academy! Those who are interested, please make your way to the center of the hall!”
Elizalina-sama’s voice echoed throughout the entire dance hall.
A mock battle with Felisiana-sama!
“Since Felisiana-sama invited you to cross swords, Florence-san, it would be best to head over now.”
“Thinking that this time with you will come to an end makes it very difficult to part… but it cannot be helped.”
Together with Florence-san, who spoke words I do not deserve, I headed toward the center of the dance hall while still linking arms with her.
And just as we were nearing the center.
Florence-san tightened her hold on my arm…
“Lux-sama, I love you.”
“…!”
After saying it in a gentle voice, as if whispering in my ear, she continued.
“I will surely show you that I can defeat the Third Princess, so please watch how it turns out.”
“Y-yes! I’ll be watching! But… no matter who wins, please don’t overexert yourself.”
“…! Yes, of course.”
After saying that.
Florence-san released her arm from mine.
“Then, excuse me.”
After giving a small bow, she walked straight toward the center of the dance hall.
“Even so…”
A mock battle between Felisiana-sama and Florence-san.
Once again, something incredible is about to happen.
“Florence-san is strong enough to have won the swordsmanship tournament, and I understand her ability well, but… just how skilled is Felisiana-sama with a sword?”
As I murmured that to myself.
“…She’s quite capable, you know~?”
I heard a voice from behind me.
When I turned around… Elizalina-sama was standing there.
“Elizalina-sama…!”
Normally, if I were to run into Elizalina-sama so suddenly, I would be far more surprised.
But since this is a royal gathering, I somehow managed to keep my composure.
Elizalina-sama moved to stand beside me.
“Long time no see, Lux! Anyway, regarding Felisiana’s sword, judging from Florence’s performance in the tournament, I think Felisiana and Florence are probably about the same level.”
“Eh!? A-about the same as Florence-san…!?”
“Yep. After all, she has Rezamiliana-sama’s seal of approval~.”
“R-Rezamiliana-sama’s…”
In that case, it wouldn’t be strange for her to be as strong as Florence-san.
“By the way, Lux, you’re going to watch their mock battle now, right?”
“Yes, that’s the plan.”
“Then let’s watch it together!”
“Eh!? I-is that alright!?”
“Yeah! I’ve been told to give the signal to start and end the match this time, but I’m not very knowledgeable about swords, so I’d be happy if you could teach me a few things while we watch~”
“…! Of course!!”
When I nodded and answered.
“Thanks, Lux!”
Together with Elizalina-sama, who showed me a bright smile, I stepped forward toward the center of the hall.
After arriving and waiting for a short while…
“…!”
At last, Felisiana-sama appeared before us.
The battle between Felisiana-sama and Florence-san.
Just what kind of fight will it be…?