“Ehhー”
A monotone sound came out unintentionally.
That too, seemed like it couldn’t be helped. Shin had never heard of someone determining whether an opponent might bring harm to the country by relying solely on intuition. What would she do if it hadn’t worked out?
“Ah, a monotone sound came out!”
“That can’t be helped. Moreover, if it’s like this, people won’t be convinced by such things since there is no concrete evidence.”
“No problem. I have the 【Intuition】 skill. I was born with it and my intuition never misses a thing. Besides, even though I may appear this way, I am one of this country’s princesses. I’ve developed my ability to judge character!”
With a smile, Rionne’s words were heard by Shin and he tried to recall the effect for 【Intuition】.
It should only be a battle support skill. If anything, he had a feeling that it was suitable to say it was just a woman’s intuition.
(…Could【Intuition】possibly enhance a woman’s intuition?)
Shin unconsciously wondered about such a thing.
“You might say the biggest deciding factor is that you hold a letter of introduction from Tsuki no Hokora.”
“Right…”
Under the current situation, it was the strongest piece of identification.
“That letter of introduction is impossible to replicate and Schnee-dono would never hand it over to a group plotting an assassination. As for a letter of introduction carrier, it’s almost certain that their theft countermeasures are not ordinary. Therefore, a story of someone stealing a letter of introduction is unheard of until this very day. In fact, this acted as something like a final confirmation.”
“I see, then the main question is?”
“So it’s come to this. Let me say it without beating about the bush. I want you to fight with me!”
“Not that, princess! You’re supposed to tell him about government service!”
Gadras promptly interrupted Rionne who had challenged Shin for a match.
Somehow, this turned out differently from their briefing session.
“What are you talking about, Gadras? Either way, for his true ability, how can I judge it accurately if we don’t cross swords?”
“Even if you yearn for it, you could wait a bit longer before saying it. What kind of place is it for a princess to challenge an adventurer with something like, ‘Fight with me!’?”
“A lady-like princess is the elder sister’s responsibility!”
“R-Responsibility…”
Gadras seemed to have it hard with one thing or another.
“Since it’s the wish of the princess, I don’t want to decline, but if possible I would like to ask for a weapon used for training purposes.”
Though Shin’s weapon was not lacking, still, it was unclear as to how long it would be able to keep up a rally directly with a 《Legend》 grade weapon.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll lend you a weapon used by our knights. It doesn’t matter if you destroy it.”
“Well, that’s fine. Though, I want you to forgive me if that sword breaks in the middle of the fight.”
While saying that, Shin kept secret about the even more dangerous items that lay in his Item Box.
“Then, let’s head toward the training ground immediately.”
The princess began to walk triumphantly.
Contrary to her personality, she walked elegantly without pause. If one only saw her movement, everyone would think that she had a graceful character.
Without taking the huge case, she held the『Muspelm』in one hand.
“Princess…”
“…It’s tough, isn’t it?”
“You understand?”
Shin felt sorry for Gadras who dropped his shoulders.
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Shortly after Shin and the others left the room.
Feyzel, who had remained in the room, let the tension out of his shoulders as he felt the presence of Shin and the others go away.
He seemed to be tense and before he noticed it, he felt that his muscles had become quite stiff. He took a deep breath and felt somewhat better after taking a short break.
“I’m so tired.”