114 114. Winners Choice, Losers Right (2/2)

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that. It's true what they say, isn't it? I've been defeated by you.

He stopped Ruino from getting up.

He rolled over and looked up at the sky.

After a moment of silence, he points his broken sword at Iris.

I'm going to go after you ...... next, okay?　If you let me live, I'll keep aiming for you. And you're sure you won't kill me?

”Yes, if you're only going after me, ...... I won't kill you. I'll fight and beat you again and again. So tell me how you really feel.

”......Really?

Why do you want to fight a strong man?

I didn't get a clear answer from Luino.

She didn't know if he would answer, but Iris needed to know.

If she really was just a girl who genuinely enjoyed fighting, then she would have to settle things with Rui No completely sooner or later.

When Luino let out a small breath at Iris' question.

It's the first time I've ever been asked something like that. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. If I'm the strongest, no one else will get hurt.

When he finished, Rui No weakens and drops the sword in his hand.

I think he was at the end of his rope with his consciousness, and I was finally able to find out what he was really thinking.

She is still the same as Iris.

The only difference is that the process and method of becoming strong is different from Iris.

That's all I need to know.

”...... ha!

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

It was already too late to stand still - but Iris still had work to do.

At the top of the lighthouse, there's Alta. The Swordsmen must still be out there.

Iris must defeat all the swordsmen who are after him.

(......!)

When he thought about it, Iris got a huffy expression on her face.

If you're in a situation where you've reached your limit and you go to Arta, you'll probably only be slowing her down.

You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

--If you still can't do it, you can count on me.

Those were Alta's words.

Iris was able to ”win without killing”. But he still doesn't have the strength to do ...... that and still protect Alta.

He is still in a position to rely on Arta.

And that's what Iris herself believes. Because Arutha is the ”strongest knight” in the kingdom.

Stronger than Iris, stronger than Garro. He believes that he can never be defeated.

(Sorry, sir. I'll leave the rest to you.

Iris tightened her grip on the purple light and pointed the tip of her sword toward the top of the lighthouse.

I've done all I can do right now. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will work for you.