105 – I hope you win.
“Selene, will you also participate in the marriage sparring?”
“Solo talk…… Sparring? What is it.”
Selene asked, frowning.
Because it’s the first time I’ve heard this word in my life.
Michael explained with a cheerful smile.
“There are several women targeting Evan Na-ri! “Nari said that she would become engaged to the strongest one among them!”
The saying that the strongest woman will be selected through sparring.
Selene was dazed.
I saw a small noble from the border who was crazy about military power, betting on his daughter as the prize for winning a martial arts contest.
I never thought I would actually experience something similar.
Besides, Evan suggested it.
In some ways, she is like Evan… Selene was dizzy.
“…… “Sigh.”
Selene touched her own forehead.
It looks like the decision was made not long ago.
She seems foolish for practicing so hard to be a chaste young lady.
There is something else Evan wants.
‘It was already stuffy.’
Selene shook her head and received a raphe from Michael.
“I’ll use a rapier.”
“Now, little lady?”
Are you really going to accept the sparring? Robert swallowed his words.
Her Selene-like composure has returned to her Selene expression.
Selene felt refreshed.
“So, you just have to defeat all the other women?”
“That’s right, Selene!”
“Robert, do you have my training uniform?”
“It’s in the carriage, but…” ….”
Selene quickly accepted the situation.
“I had to clash with the Marquis of Ashur anyway. “Let’s wipe them all out now!”
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Pot!
A teleportation portal opens in the yard of Evan’s mansion.
The winter knights with a dignified appearance walked out, and Gramberge magic leader Eli and Marquis Liam followed.
Those who received a call from Cynthia.
“…… “Did you say you were sparring for marriage?”
Muttering, Marquis Liam.
Cornelia and Rose were very nervous.
Marquis Liam, who rarely comes down from the north.
He took the step himself.
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“……….”
The Marquis silently glanced at Cornelia and Rose.
Rose is a bit strong, though.
Cynthia deserves to beat Rose.
The Marquis, who was able to gauge the level of the two at once, was attracted to the marriage sparring.
‘As long as we win the sparring match, we can take the position of the Marquis of Ashur.’
Even if it is a preliminary engagement, it is okay.
Marquis Liam stopped in front of Evan.
The boy who protected the rock wall.
And the boy who showed the Marquis the winter he had longed for.
The Marquis could not take his eyes off the silver-haired boy.
“…… “It’s been a while.”
A mouth that is difficult to open.
The Marquis quietly lowered his head.
“At that time… Thank you. “I couldn’t tell you until now.”
Marquis Liam, who was unable to say hello last year, is finally expressing his gratitude.
Although the Marquis did not express it out loud, he felt great gratitude to Evan.
Evan shook his head.
“It’s okay. “Repairing the wall came first.”
“…… Is it.”
Evan speaks kindly.
Marquis Liam lifted her head with gratitude.
Marquis Liam’s flowing light blue hair.
Evan got to the point.
“Now let’s begin negotiations.”
How to spar for marriage.
“Oh, father!?”
Selene was surprised to find Marquis Liam.
I never thought my father would come to Evan’s mansion.
Selene was confused because she had not been told anything in advance.
The Marquis of Liam simply nodded her head slightly.
Selene, who had already changed into her training uniform, seemed to have figured out the situation.
Michael placed a large table in the yard.
The group sat on chairs at the table and discussed.
“First of all, I want to tell you that I was engaged to Sir Evan.”
Cornelia was lucky.
Telling Gramberge that you are a stone that has been rolled in.
Marquis Liam responded quietly.
“…… So Sir Evan suggested a couplet.”
First of all, it doesn’t matter if you have a preliminary engagement.
Cornelia was very nervous.
Marquis Liam is a political expert.
A great nobleman who has reigned as the ruler of the North for a long time.
‘As expected, simple suppression doesn’t work.’
Cornelia recognized the rocky Marquis Liam.
No such trick will work on the Marquis.
Marquis Liam said to Evan.
“…… “I also want to have my daughter Cynthia participate in sparring.”
The Marquis exchanged glances with Cynthia.
The Marquis read Cynthia’s strong desire in her eyes.
Cynthia also wants to be with Evan.
Cornelia naturally protested.
“Wait a minute… “The only thing that was talked about was Lady Selene, right?”
“Instead, I will allow the Marquis of Ashur to play a substitute role. “How about we don’t use Gramberge?”
“… ….”
Marquis Liam presenting a negotiation plan.
Cornelia closed her mouth.
Cornelia, who has the weakest personal power here, honestly has to appoint Rose as her replacement…….
Marquis Liam brought it out first.
“……… “Benefactor.”
“It’s okay.”
Evan also allowed it.
Using Rose as a pinch hitter.
I know that Cornelia is weak.
Since Rose is someone under Cornelia, she can be said to be Cornelia’s strength.
Cornelia was slightly relieved.
Fortunately, the chances of winning have increased slightly.
But Maya, who had been quiet until now, started shaking her butt.
-Sabu!
“?”
-Can Maya participate too?
Maya looks up at Evan with her eyes sparkling.
Evan felt troubled.
“…… “Do you know what self-talk is?”
-My boss taught me this before! Marriage is about a man and a woman living together!
Maya spoke animatedly.
Evan remembered Maya’s words.
When Judith came to talk about marriage, she definitely said this to Maya.
…… It was just something I said to get over the situation.
“Nari… “I agree.”
Michael was standing behind Evan.
Michael supported Maya.
Michael always sincerely wished Evan the best for Maya.
“……….”
Evan was worried.
Honestly, it’s hard to imagine that Maya, who is like her daughter, would come into the marriage sparring.
It would be nice to gain experience in sparring with Maya.
“…… “I’m fine.”
Marquis Liam agrees that it doesn’t matter.
Cornelia became grumpy after finding out Maya’s identity.
The current Maya knows how to hide her magic very skillfully.
Most people, including Marquis Liam, did not notice that Maya was a baby dragon.
“Huh… Maya, you too must participate.”
Evan gave his permission with a small sigh.
-Yay!
Maya loved doing her hurray.
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There are a total of four sparring members: Cynthia, Selene, Maya, and Cornelia’s substitute, Rose.
It is a single-round match, and the person who wins one round advances to the finals.
If you win this final, you will become Evan’s fiancé.
Tsutsutsu!
A barrier spell is spread in the front yard of Evan’s mansion.
To prevent damage to property in the event of a strong magical collision.
Eli, the leader of the Gramberge magic team, came forward.
“Ladies, I hope you win.”
Gramberge camp.
Eli maintained his magic and spoke to Cynthia and Selene.
“Thank you.”
“…… Yes.”
Cynthia speaks lightly and Selene is nervous.
Selene felt helpless because of Cynthia’s participation.
She cheerfully responded to the sparring, but never thought her older sister would step forward.
‘…… ‘If my sister competes, there’s no way I can win.’
Selene resented her older sister.
When her father asked about marriage, her older sister said nothing.
Why are you getting involved in marriage talks now?
An uneasy mind sprouts.
Selene bit her lip and relaxed her body.
She has no intention of taking it easy.
In the audience were Evan, Michael, and the Marquis Liam.
Evan decided to take charge of the referee.
‘I’m curious about the skills of the participants.’
Evan tasted her.
If I were of the same mind, I would like to compete against all of the Dalian applicants.
That won’t work.
“…… “Let’s start sparring.”
Evan swallowed his desire and declared quietly.
The first match is Cynthia vs. Rose.
Cynthia, with her hair tied back, comes forward, shaking off her coldness.
Rose was listening to Cornelia’s good words while wearing her helmet.
“I’m so sorry, Rose. “I hope you win.”
“No, sir. “All of this is done to undermine Sir Evan.”
Rose answers in a quiet voice.
Cornelia felt tight in her chest.
If I feel the same way, I want to step forward myself.
I have to send Rose as a pinch hitter.
‘No matter how this ends…… ‘Let’s practice.’
Cornelia felt that she needed to be disciplined.
“I’ll be back.”
Rose bowed to Cornelia with her serious face.
I will definitely maintain my position.
Rose had a determined mind.
“…… Bye.”
Cornelia saw Rose off.
Rose straightened her back and went to the other side of Cynthia.
Soon, Rose and Cynthia face off.
“The rules of sparring are until one side becomes incapable of fighting or abstains. “I will not allow killing.”
Evan’s rule explanation.
Rose and Cynthia pulled out their swords at the same time.
Chaeng!
Cynthia vs Rose.
They are female swordsmen of similar weight classes.
Since the swordsmen are of similar weight classes, there will be better sparring.
This is the matchup created by Evan.
All eyes are focused here.
They did not share swords right away.
We just explore each other with our swords drawn.
“…… “It’s abominable.”
Rose burns with anger.
Rose hated Gramberge.
If Gramberge hadn’t sent the marriage message, this wouldn’t have happened.
It was difficult for Rose, who supported Cornelia, to accept this.
‘I will give you the rightful title of winner like this.’
Originally, the seat next to Sir Evan belonged to Cornelia.
Rose raised her magic power.
Tsutsutsu!
The magic power of Rose takes shape quickly.
Rose wrapped his magic power in the long sword.
Cynthia also narrowed her eyes and focused her magic on her rapier.
Tsutsutsu… ….
Cold air accumulating.
Soon the two female swordsmen clashed.
Chaeng!
Rose’s powerful sword aims for Cynthia’s head.
Cynthia slid down her head.