112 112. Where to go (2/2)

...... No, if you're not going to admit it, fine. But there's one thing I know for sure.

What is it?

I remember Riggles ....... That's supposed to be your real name. Your name is Riggles Tomra. And my daughter is Luino Tomra.

I said clearly. Riggus looked a little surprised again, but then he let out a sigh and sat down again. And then.

He's a very talented boy, unlike ...... me. He's been good at everything since he was a little boy, and he loves to swing a sword.

Riggles mutters to himself.

He was no longer trying to hide it, and the way he looked at Luino was that of a parent watching over a child.

Does Luino know that you're in the Swordsmen?

”No, he doesn't. Luino no longer believes that any of his family survived. I'm the one who made him do it.

...... What?

We can talk about this later. The fight is about to start. So who do you think will win, Luino or Iris?

Riggus asks.

Riggles seems to have decided to watch the fight too.

I also stand looking down at them.

Iris and Rui No - both of them are capable. Even from my perspective, I could see that they were close in their abilities.

There is no way to tell who will win in a battle between two people of equal strength.

There are many factors that can determine the winner: exhaustion, momentary failure, or a slight difference in strength.

I've never been one to look at the battlefield in a favourable light.

If I were in the position of a ”sword saint,” my answer would be ”I don't know.

But if you're looking at it as her teacher, the answer is different.

”Iris won't lose. She's that kind of girl. She's worked harder than anyone else, she's struggled more than anyone else, and yet here she stands. She's going to win this fight.

Well, I'm surprised you're so sure.

Who do you think will win?

I think the answer is ...... 'I don't know', but if you say it like that, I have no choice but to answer like this. Luino will win, for sure.

I'm not sure what to say.

He said this in a way that made me feel that he truly 'believed' in Luino's victory.

I turned my attention back to the battle between Iris and Rui No.

I want to see how they end up.