69-Battle between kings (1/2)

You managed to get there in time.

I was relieved in my heart as I sheltered Sonia behind my back.

”You... Why did you come here?

Sonia had a stunned expression on her face.

You're supposed to be in jail.

”Yes. But I heard from Pham. Master Sonia is in danger.

Is that why you escaped?　From that iron fortress of a prison that no one has ever been allowed to escape from.

I made a promise at the holy spring. I promised at the sacred spring that I would protect you at all costs. I'm only here to fulfill that promise.

She was not only the key to protecting the people I wanted to protect, but she was also one of the people I wanted to protect.

”...... That's right. That's who you were.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

”Zeke. It was a good cause.

”Master Sonia. With all due respect, it's not over yet.

You can reach her, but the city is still full of demons, and the knights are running amok for no apparent reason.

We're still in a pinch.

Eleanor. ”Eleanor. You've done a great job protecting Master Sonia this far. If it weren't for you, the human race might have perished.

”I was just doing my duty as Vice Commander of the Order.

Eleanor said.

But it's nice to be praised by you. Very much. I hope you'll give me a pat on the head later and give me lots of love.

It's a good thing you can afford to talk lightly.

I mean it.

We'll take it from here. Let's go for it.

I mean it.

Pretending not to have heard Eleanor's words, he stood in front of Sonia to protect her, and faced the knights who had lost their reason.

The fifth squad also stood beside me.

The knights always gave me a hard time, you know. This is a good opportunity. I'll beat them to a pulp to vent my anger.

”No, you can't!　You can't be too extreme!　Please be gentle!　Let's try not to hurt them!

”...... Totally. You're fighting too much for your own personal gain. You're fighting too much for your own personal gain, but you can't be too merciful like Seira.

I chuckle as I overhear the exchange between my friends.

It's all very lively, even though we're about to fight for our lives.