Chapter 24.1 - Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [7] – part 1 (2/2)

(…House Dorahain?)

That name is surely… the same name as Ice King Academy’s director, Ferris-san’s House.

When I looked closer, the facial features and the garments were similar to Ferris-san.

Healthy, youthful and smooth skin.

Long slit fox eyes.

A beautiful fire-like kimono with red and white as the basis.

Long red-and-white hair is put together on the side, and the ornate hairpin which imitated a brilliant fire stood out well.

(Perhaps they are sisters…?)

While I was thinking about that,

「U-Uun…?」

「…W-Where am I?」

Ria and Rose regained consciousness.

「Ria, Rose! You finally woke up…!」

And when I patted my chest in relief,

「Allen…? O-Oh right, that guy!?」

「Where is that swordsman!?」

They must have recalled Dodriel. The two stood up immediately and went on guard.

「It’s alright, I’ve already defeated him.」

「…I-I see. You really are strong, Allen…」

「…How frustrating.」

Then they quietly bite their lips. The loss to Dodriel seems to be quite unbearable.

(What should I say at times like this…)

When I was thinking about such a thing, a woman suddenly called out to me.

「Iyaa, thank you, Allen-kun. You truly saved us.」

It was the lady of the famous noble house, House Dorahain, who erased the big explosion just a while ago, and was showered with loud cheers.

Her northern accent was stronger than Ferris-san.

「N-No, I’m also thankful for the help. That was really wonderful… To erase that powerful explosion in an instant.」

If I remember correctly, she called it〈Withered Parasol〉.

What kind of ability does that soul-dress have?

「Ahaha. Iyaya, that was just a minor self-defense technique. You’re really good at flattery, yaa… Allen-kun.」she said, and laughed happily, hiding her mouth with her kimono sleeves.

「Self-defense technique… is it?」

The『pressure』that I felt only for a moment was far beyond that level though…

「Oops, I’ve yet to introduce myself – I am Rize-Dorahain. I handle the large-scale financing system of the Five Wealthy Merchants. Let’s get along from now on.」

「I am Allen-Rodore. I’m a student at Thousand Blade Academy, and now I’m working as a magic swordsman for certain reasons.」

「Aa, I knew it! You’re that Allen-kun!」

She clapped her hands together, and nodded understandingly,

「I’ve heard a little about you from my younger sister, Ferris.」

「Is that so?」

As I expected, Ferris-san and Rize-san seem to be sisters.

「I heard that you defeated that girl’s most favourite, Sid-kun…『Absolutely won’t forgive him!』or so, she cried out!」

「W-Well, what can I really say to that…」

「Fufu, it’s just like the grumbling of a small child, don’t worry about it.」

Unlike some sorry people such as Leia-sensei and Ferris-san, Rize-san was an『Adult Woman』.

How do I say, she had something like composure and elegance… such charms was overflowing from her.

「Uun, but now I’m hugely indebted to Allen-kun… What should I do?」she said, tilting her head.

「It’s not really a d-debt… I just did the most natural thing as a swordsman-」