Chapter 55 (2/2)

In Diana's case, it didn't bother h she would sometimes create her own distance

If I had to make a comparison, Diana was a free-spirited cat while Marina was a loyal dog who charged into things head-first

Then, one and half hours later, after co the opinions of Rebeccsan and Hetty-san with my own personal tastes, a hybrid item of practicality and KAWAII was co”

Marina ca restlessly

There was no need for her to try the ar room, but I wanted to see the finished for the finished product after a remodel was important, after all

”…”

”H… How is it? Is it weird for a Turk tribe like Marina to wear so up worriedly

The cape at her waist flowed elegantly

…Are you seeing this, japan?

A dark elf knight actually existed…

In themoved by this!

The equip er care!

Money is s like this!

Mythril half-ar that went underneath (apparently called a gambeson, which was partially quilted and looked comfortable to wear)

Apart from the half-armour, full-plate armour that covered the whole body was also for sale, but that was rejected for not being cute enough Half arht ar the shoulder, torso, and waist

For the gloves, I had her continue to equip the auntlet purchased before It was secondhand, but it was pretty enough and not a probleht uards Truth be told, I hesitated a little because reaves were difficult to make, as they were especially so), but the other options were iron (heavy), wood (lame) or leather (brown), so I decided on est decision of all was the hel hel the head wasa bike helht, but that was rejected for having absolutely no aesthetic sense

In the end, I settled on aso like this would make much of a difference

Maybe I should prepare a full-face helmet and set it aside for real battles…

And finally, the waist cape It was a wonderful ite both femininity and practicality

With this, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Marina's equipment was 90 coht I'd be proud to show off to anyone”

”Aa, y-you really think so? M-Marina looks like a knight?”

Marina blushed, her eyes sparkling brightly Her ears were twitching too

For Marina, who had been a self-proclai this outfit with a horse and halberd would ht

”Yeah, you look like a real knight to ht You're really cute, Marina…”

crap, ain But it couldn't be avoided in this case I was already holding my words back as much as I could Because she really was cute

I expected Marina to get in a fluster and tell ain, but instead, she placed a hand on her chest and braced herself with a deep breath before speaking

”—There is soe”

She turned to directly face me from the front

Her red face and misty eyes clearly conveyed her nervousness Even !

The two of us stared at each other Everyone else was silently looking on It was e on…?

Then, Marina raised her head as if she had e to you the oath of a knight, to never betray or deceive, to be kind and brave, to be your spear at times, and… to always be your shi+eld and protect you”

Eeeeeh?! What was this girl suddenly saying?

Hoas I supposed to react to that?! Was this the oath of a knight? Was that soht”

What 'right' Couldn't I have given a better response than that?

Even Rebeccsan and Hetty-san hispering to each other

”Was that the oath of a knight, perhaps?”

”Jirou-sarasp on his slave's heart”

”Isn't the oath of a knight meant to be presented by the master normally?”

”Who cares, this has its own charm—wait Are you jealous, Becky?”

”That's not it… I just had a phase where I adht too”

”Why don't you seize this opportunity then?”

”Stop that, I'e yourself then? Shall I lend you some stones?”

”That isn't the issue!”

They seeht, huh It was a little burdensome to hear ”I will always be your shi+eld”, but I was happy she illing to swear her loyalty to me to that extent… I think

”T-Then…”

Marina's face flushed an even deeper red as she took a step forward Rather than red, it inal colour of her dark skin to ht, Marina? Wasn't your oath over already?

”Then… as a sign of our new bond as a knight and master, a kiss of oath”

Then, Marina squeezed her eyes tightly shut and raised her face for easier access to her lips

E-Eeeh? Seriously?! That was a thing?!

I didn't mind the kiss itself, but in the corner of an ar than this?!

Marina clenched her hands together in front of her chest as she waited for the kiss

Diana, Rebeccsan, Hetty-san, and the armoury owner looked on with inscrutable expressions

Perhaps because I had hesitated at Marina's sincerity, butdown the situation this time, it see any girls here

”Just one thing, Marina If you are to be h proudly No matter what anyone else says to you, I will always be on your side You don't have to be so deferential anyht be difficult… and I can't say it well, but Let's all be happy together”

Then, I placed a light kiss on her forehead

I couldn't say I wanted to live her life proudly… as they weren't the kind of words you could say to a slave freely, but I couldn't coive azes and avoiding the kiss You shouldn't ask for too in I was at liuidance', but that didn't see the oath of a knight' was a co the armoury, I was stopped by Diana

”Goshujinsaht I… cannot afford to lose to Marina”