Chapter 8 (2/2)

But for that situation to last for who knows how long, it was ridiculous.

Because Camilla’s instinct and reasoning altogether said so.

The sword techniques by the boy in front of him was equal to hers.

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No, on the contrary, his technique was gradually going better than hers.

It got faster and more accurate.

Her hands were obviously starting to get delayed.

She couldn’t afford to think about its meaning.

From the several advantageous points she had, he exceeded her from one aspect to another.

If they both were on par in all aspects… No, even  if he had one of them…

“Yeah…!” (Soma)

“…!?” (Camilla)

And while saying that, that one aspect was quickly crushed.

What Soma did was simple.

He moved two times faster than Camilla.

However, the reach for feet disappeared, and that alone was good enough.

“Got you…!” (Soma)

“Ugh..!” (Camilla)

Her action was delayed only by half a step.

She undauntedly swung her arms, but, it was obviously too late–

“–Aah.” (Soma)

At the moment, the stick slipped out of Soma’s hand.

Soma’s eyes dumbfoundedly followed the stick whereabouts… however same goes to his opponent.

In the first place, she won’t make it in time, either slicing, eluding, or stopping the blow.

She was preparing for any kind of development, but… she didn’t make an a.s.sumption that nothing would happen.

As Soma unsightly swung and missed, he couldn’t completely kill the momentum, and he fell down as it was.

And what lies ahead of Soma was…

“–Mugyuuu.” (Soma)

“Guhe–.” (Camilla)

It was a voice that shouldn’t leaked out from young girls, but still leaked out. But since n.o.body was in this place except a child, she was safe.

While thinking about that nonsense, Camilla turned to where Soma had fallen.

“You…” (Camilla)

“No, that was very rude of me… I am ashamed.” (Soma)

“Although the movement of your arm unnaturally stopped just before, was that because of muscle pain?” (Camilla)

“Hmm, well, it is something similar. There is no difference in being distracted.” (Soma)

“This is absurd when you’re not even healed yet… Well, I guess I wasn’t obliged to say what I was saying.” (Camilla)

Despite saying such a thing, Camilla was quietly let out a breath of relief.

If Soma didn’t fail to do it just now, there was no mistake that Camilla would receive the blow.

That was too miserable in many ways.

As for Camilla herself, she also acknowledge her defeat.

Nevertheless, as a private tutor and as a person with advanced rank in axemans.h.i.+p above all else, she went all out and still losing to one who had no skills. But of course, she couldn’t afford to display such an appearance.

“Hmmm… anyway, my body is finally warmed up.” (Soma)

“Is that so? That’s good, but… I’m not going to do this again.” (Camilla)

“Why is that…!?” (Soma)

“Didn’t you say that this is for to change the mood? And we should head back soon.” (Camilla)

That was more or less the truth.

Well, to put it simply, she was trying to quit while Soma was ahead.

“Hmm, you’re mean because you want to quit, but if it is because of the job, it can’t be helped then…” (Soma)

“I’m sorry.” (Camilla)

Soma was clearly dissatisfied. Speaking of Camilla’s job now, she couldn’t say anything because he knew what was her job.

Actually, the reason why Camilla felt necessary to have a change of mood was because she was Soma’s private tutor.

“…I definitely win next time.” (Soma)

“Well, if there is opportunity.” (Camilla)

Despite saying that, Camilla didn’t plan to offer that opportunity.

Because there was no need to understand the reason why she lost.

She was fine if anyone said that she wasn’t matured.

Camilla didn’t plan to show that unsightly appearance to her students.

Even if Camilla was a bit younger, she probably won’t understand it.

Why was she lose, and she probably would train some more.

But the present Camilla now didn’t intend to do that.

More than anything… she understood the extent of her limitation.

According to Sofia, even if he was her favorite, he couldn’t do anything at all. As the boy confirmed about her thought, she would teach him various things rather than doing nothing.

“..For me to think of such a thing, I guess that I am getting older.” (Camilla)

“Did you say something?” (Soma)

“I’m just talking to myself, don’t worry about it.” (Camilla)

“Is that so? Anyway, I would like you to get away from my top. You’re heavy.” (Soma)

“Aah? Somehow, it seems necessary to teach you how to treat woman first?” (Camilla)

“You’re heavy! I’m going to be crushed!” (Soma)

“I am not that heavy!” (Camilla)

While saying such a thing, her mouth made a slight smile.

She wasn’t motivated until now.

However, no matter how it should be say, it was a feeling of indebtedness.

It was close to an obligation. Although it was hard to compare in terms of characteristics… it didn’t really matter.

While thinking so, Camilla made even bigger smile.

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