Chapter 17 (2/2)

「I highly propose going through with this plan 」 (Regis)

「I agree too 」 (Walkins)

「Father, it’s two against one now 」 (Regis)

「……Uuu, I got it all right! I don’t care what happens after this 」 (Shadiverga)

「The responsibility will be divided equally 」 (Regis)

「An unexpected joint responsibility!? 」 (Shadiverga)

「No Just believe in is)

We held back Shadiverga as still against it and gained the approval to the opinion

It was due to my dictatorshi+p

I did it! Maybe I should build a bronze statue in the garden the next time

As I was pondering, Walkins flashed ive one a sense of security

「If you need any help in this, just let me know」 (Walkins)

「Aa, then Walkins, could you is)

「That person? 」 (Walkins)

Walkins tilted her head

She didn’t get the hint?

「That ex-is)

「Aa yes She must be around 20 years old by now 」 (Walkins)

「Yeah She really wants to is)

「I understand 」 (Walkins)

All right Let’s su this as bait

Although, that person ht make a move even without this condition attached

It’s my personal thanks to her then

「Then Walkins, we shall cois)

「Yes I think you should probably be able to achieve it by tonight 」 (Walkins)

With this, all the preparations would be complete

The plan will be initiated once I succeeded in ic

I would be using an underhanded method this time but I was already well-prepared for the consequences

Let’s see, probably not to the extent of getting executed I guess……

Maybe just in the range ofburnt to death

My whole body waslike a wild beast

The increasing desire to pin down the woman in front of me went ablaze

「dais)

This is the basement of the mansion

Even if I reached ed to evade it smoothly

Even though she was just toying around with me, it was still fine

It would double my excitement once I catch her

At theafter her back

I was breathing heavily and my body was drenched in sweat

However, the tingling sensation all over my body was caused by just an intense exercise

That was the reason why I ielding my knife like this but—–

「I is)

「Are? Are you done already? I have not even broken a sweat yet 」 (Walkins)

Walkins was just evading me

I have been trying to catch her for more than an hour now

Even when I was attacking her with a knife used for training, she has parried all the attacks

「Your swing is too wide Your ability to grasp the moveid 」 (Walkins)

I fixed my posture as soon as she pointed it out

However, it was just one problem after another

Fighting with a knife has a considerably high level difficulty

「Your h Let’s pause for a short while so you can catch your breath 」 (Walkins)

I took a deep breath obediently

I have already o

In order to utilize thatmy knife skill

「Walkins’ is)

「No, it’s not A ree is considered to be nor my speed to that level」 (Walkins)

「…I know that」 (Regis)

The training itself has actually started several years ago

For the sake of using theknife in combat is required

How are those two related?

The reason is obvious

You need to protect yourself during your incantation

In addition, roup of people with just a knife

At first, I had thought of experiht sword

But, it didn’t work out since the sas too big for my build

Rapier on the other hand, didn’t suit my nature at all

As a result, I ended up with an easy to handle knife

Walkins took her stance without any weapon in her hands as she breathed out

「Then, I will be attacking too froainst my attack 」 (Walkins)

At that very ht

She drew closer tospeed until now

「……Gu–!」 (Regis)

I thrust the knife

However, Walkins who has grasped my movement raised her arm

A sharp sound resounded and before I knew it, the knife flew up into the air

Walkins has repelled the knife with her bare hands

「What the heck, that’s absurd…tte, uwaa–!!」 (Regis)

Walkins decided to aim for my vital point

I was able to hold out so that

I wasn’t able to endure that attack so I ended up slipping and fell right on round

「…Guwaa–!」 (Regis)

It hurts The back of my body received the full impact of that fall

Hasn’t the speed increased a little too much?

She was o

I tried forcing et tomy movements

Walkins looked at ly

「Gotcha 」 (Walkins)

「……………」 (Regis)

When I raised both entle smile bloomed across her lips

She pulled my hand towards her face

Her sleek silver hair ended up touching htly

The moment my hand came in contact with her silky smooth hair, my heart pounded rapidly

「Your hair, it’s beautiful 」 (Regis)

「Thank you I have been doing my best to maintain my hair 」 (Walkins)

I guess that’s a given

On seeing the wry smile on my face, she ruffled my hair

Running her fingers through the hair on my head, she combed them back slowly

「Regis-sama, please be careful, okay? 」 (Walkins)

「Eh? 」 (Regis)

「I’ about to reckless like that 」 (Walkins)

「I guess so 」 (Regis)

Even Shadiverga was paralysed with fear upon hearing that plan

Walkins has not expected it herself too

She peered at me with her clear eyes

「I ais-sama 」 (Walkins)

She guided ed me

The beating of her heart was transmitted to me

She s in a different perspective

However, the anxiety that one feels is a co

I responded to it and was only feeling worried about her in the same way

And, I will show it by protecting her

「I’is)

I caressed Walkins’ cheek with my other free hand

Thank you You have always been teaching s

I alad to have you by my side

「I should go to sleep soon 」 (Regis)

「True Otherwise it ht affect the outcome tomorrow 」 (Walkins)

「What about father? 」 (Regis)

「He is taking a rest already It appears that he will be going to the arena toardless of the circumstances 」 (Walkins)

「I see That guy can be quite obstinate too 」 (Regis)

I have to respect his spirit

Besides, I could start oes to that place

「Just watch is)

I stood up and said it proudly

Thereupon, Walkins smiled as well and nodded deeply

「Yes Walkins here will do her best to watch over Regis-sama 」 (Walkins)

Walkins and I got out of the basement and returned to our own respective bedroom after that

Since shethe bathroom on the first floor, I went to the one on the second floor

I relieved ue in the bathroom then stretched out on the bed

The duel will be taking place tomorrow

I will settle it with that Durf tomorrow in front of all the assembled nobles who have too much free time in their hands

You’re ethat assassination

I’ll show you that I can definitely protect them

And I will be repaying the favour

I reminded myself of the counterattack tomorrow as I closed my eyelids

A wave of drowsiness swept over ht

The desire to sleep lingered on as is until I fell into a deep sluet its much needed rest—-