Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Secret Claudia

“T-No Sir. I'm sorry, please come through here. "

Theresa immediately ordered the soldiers to open the gates. After the heavy gate opened slowly, the three continued on their way.

- The next day.

In the main hall filled with Imperial officers, a prisoner exchange signing ceremony was held.

After Felixus and Paul signed the contract, they shook hands. As the officers whispered, “So he was the demon god it”, Felixus said:

“It's an honor to meet you, Lord Paul. I'm sorry to say this, but being in the presence of the famous demon god gives me goosebumps. "

“The pleasure is mine, Lord Felixus, the famous Azure Knight commander. Frankly, I never thought you would be so young. "

“People often say that to me.”

Paul and Felixus smiled at each other. The signing ceremony continued unhindered, and on the surface, ended peacefully.

“- Have they left?”

Felixus looked out the window and asked Theresa.

“Yes sir, they just left a while ago. They send you their greetings— Your Majesty? Are you okay? You look sick. ”

Theresa looked at him anxiously as she said that. Felixus felt guilty for worrying his subordinates, and shook his head.

"I'm doing fine. Rather than that, Second Lieutenant Theresa, have you spoken to two of Lord Paul's bodyguards? "

“Not really. I was shocked when I heard he was a Second Lieutenant like me."

"I get it…"

"Your Majesty?"

During the signing ceremony, he could see the silver-haired girl behind Paul who was observing him. His presence was even stronger than Paul who was known to others as a demon god. It was so strong that Felixus felt a chill on his back.

(What an aura of bloodlust and death. He was the personification of 'death'. That girl might be a big threat to the Imperial Army.)

Olivia and Felixus. It took a long time before the two of them met again.

******

The morning sunlight had just shone on the mountains and headed towards Kaspar castle.

Olivia and Claudia faced each other with swords in their hands.

"Clean Two Olivia, this may be just training, but allow me to try my hardest."

“Yes, understand. Don't worry, I won't hurt you. "

- He is taken lightly.

And of course, Claudia did not feel that way. He had always devoted himself to the way of the sword, which was why he could understand the tremendous difference in strength between them. Even when he faced his father, who was one of the 《Ten Swords of Kingdom》, he had never felt such a huge abyss of ability. He had already seen how terrifying Olivia's swordsmanship was during the Battle of Iris. Even so, Claudia felt Olivia had not shown everything she had.

"All right, I'm coming."

Claudia took the first step.

Her right leg shot out like an arrow as she thrust out her sword, but Olivia avoided it by tilting to the side. He used momentum to slash horizontally, and was fended off. He already knew that, but Claudia's swordsmanship was just a child's play for Olivia. Olivia not moving her legs is proof of her strength.

Claudia continued her relentless assault, but all of her attacks could be repelled easily by Olivia. Claudia was exhausted, but Olivia wasn't even sweating.

(Hah hah, calling him strong is not a prank. Even my father can't touch her. It was the first time we fought, but our levels were very different. He is comparable to the hero of the legends.)

Claudia regulated her irregular breathing, and kept a distance between her and Olivia.

“Alright, it's my turn.”

Olivia said with a smile, and suddenly appeared before Claudia. Claudia could not react immediately, and could barely turn around and avoid the urge. Olivia's smile turned into shock, and Claudia used this opportunity to kick her waist. The attack was too close for Olivia to avoid.

But Olivia catches Claudia's right foot, as if she knows her kick is coming. Her incredible strength prevented Claudia from pulling her legs back. Instead, Claudia was instead kicked in the stomach, and she fell to the ground. So strong that Claudia didn't feel Olivia was holding her back at all.

With that, Olivia looked into Claudia's eyes curiously. Claudia forgot the pain in her stomach, and looked directly at Olivia. After being at odds with her close friend when she was young because of her eyes, she never let anyone know her secret. She was surprised Olivia saw him.

But, Olivia did not ask any further, and simply said: "You want to continue?"

“Ya, I'm in your care.”

Claudia stood up again. He put away the pain from his mind, and stood with his sword in a high alert position.

“Understanding. I'm coming."

Olivia suddenly disappeared, in a completely different way than before. Claudia quickly unleashes the power of her eyes to track down Olivia. It was only an instant, but Claudia caught a glimpse of Olivia turning to the right, but Claudia pretended not to notice.

At the moment when her opponent's wooden sword was swung to her shoulder, Claudia launched a fierce vertical flip slash. He thought he equated the score with this, but ...

(He's gone again!?)

His sword slashed at the empty space. Claudia scanned the area again, but was unable to find Olivia. Eyes stiffening.

(Oh no! My eyes can't follow!)

As Claudia was feeling anxious, a shadow appeared above. She looked up, and saw Olivia swinging with the sun behind her—

"This is my defeat."

Olivia did not swing completely, and stopped her with a thin sheet of paper spacing away from her target. If this is a real fight, Claudia will die.

“Claudia has a good movement, you must have practiced non-stop in the past. You should avoid using the eyes excessively. That's exhausting, isn't it? "

Olivia's a little worried. He seemed to understand a mysterious power that even Claudia did not understand.

“Y-Yes, you're right. It makes me very depressed. Second Lieutenant Olivia, do you know what this power is? ”

“Yes, I was taught many things. 《Fleet Footed Rush》 that previously would make me tired if I used it excessively as well. ”

Olivia smiled as she patted her feet. Claudia asks who Olivia's teacher is, but Olivia just says she'll know it's time. Olivia has no intention of saying it now.

"By the way, that disappearing gesture is called Fleet Footed Rush?"

"really so. I think Claudia can master it too. "

Claudia felt uneasy upon hearing that. If he could master the Fleet Footed Rush, his abilities as a knight would increase on another level. His thoughts always revolved around his swordsmanship.

“B-really? If possible, please teach me next time! "

“Yes, understand. Come on breakfast, I'm hungry. "

Olivia said with a smile as she rubbed her stomach.

“Then, I will treat you to a special breakfast set, Second Lieutenant Olivia.”

“Ehh? Is that okay? Don't you need to pay for it, and the money in a sizable amount as well? ”

"It's okay, it's my treat in return you accompany me to my training."

“Aha! That's great!"

Olivia started walking happily. Claudia looked at her back for a moment, and Olivia waved back at Claudia:

"Claudia, what are you doing? Let's go to the dining hall ~ ”

"I'll be there soon, Second Lieutenant!"

With that, Claudia rushed over in high spirits.

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