Chapter 42 (1/2)

Training with Orlando--- Even though I say that, all I did was just avoid his slash attack, if there is a gap I would tap him lightly. I mean, I don’t understand a thing about swordsmanship--- but there was something I had understood after repeating such activity. Orlando is a instinctively genius.

I didn’t taught him anything in particular, but after doing practice swings for several times he suddenly said --[I get it!!]-- and it’s certain that after some time later, I can sense that his attack seems  to be improving.

We repeated this activity over and over again. I think his capability has risen up surpassing a majority of B-rank adventurer. Still not on the same level as A-ranked [Black Flame] but it’s not impossible because his swordmanship almost reached the same level as them. Well, it’s just my feeling.

Orlando is sprawled out on the plain. Because we have spent a considerable amonut of time, he was sweating profusely and breathing heavily right now. On the other side, I’m just sitting lei~su~re~ly beside him.

[Haa~.... Haa~.... how could.... even after moving.... so much.... there is not single sweat....] (Orlando)

[Well, because I have a fundamentally different strength level from you] (Wazu)

[Haa~.... to be honest.... it’s going too far.... Haa~....] (Orlando)

The most part of sun has already set, let’s go back after Orlando regained his breath. I have caused trouble to Meru, Keyla-san, and other people, I should apologize later.

[Say....] (Orlando)

[Hmm?] (Wazu)

[I wonder if.... I was strong enough to be a knight....] (Orlando)

[Why not? You are strong as now!] (Wazu)

[I see....] (Orlando)

You are strong enough. At least much better than average knight out there.

[.... Yoshh!! I have decided it!!] (Orlando)

Orlando got up and look at me.

[I will go to Mabondo kingdom to become a knight!!] (Orlando)

[Oh~ Do your best!!] (Wazu)

[That’s right, if you don’t mind, would you like to go to the kingdom with me?] (Orlando)

Mabondo kingdom, huh? Certainly, even if I continue to stay in Rinikku city just like this.... I look at the sky while think about it. When I take a glance at Orlando, he had put on a serious expression. It seems he was asking me seriously. Well, Orlando is a nice guy, he is a friend that you can rely on. --[It’s a farewell then!]-- I couldn’t just say that.

I faced Orlando.

[Not a bad idea, I guess. I want to see the figure of Orlando as a knight] (Wazu)

[Of course!! Just wait and I will show you!! My gallant figure as a knight!!] (Orlando)

[When are we going?] (Wazu)

[Actually I'm ready anytime, it just hard to find a determination.... so I would like to go as soon as possibe?] (Orlando)

[That’s fine. I don’t have anything to do in particular, except to say goodbye to the people that took care of me in this city] (Wazu)

[Then, how about you do a round farewell tomorrow, and we will depart in the morning the day after tomorrow, how’s that?] (Orlando)

[Sound’s good to me] (Wazu)