The “Master swordsman” who was reincarnated, wants to live freely - Chapter 107

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Iris and Alia moved separately from one another.

Alta had already been gone – They knew he was headed for the light-tower, thus he left the Class’ care into their hands.

For that reason, they moved so that they could cover the area around, and protect their fellow students.

Alta’s moving on his own since he knows he’s the only one being targeted.

Therefore, the risk that Iris and Alia are in danger is low.

The area is also filled with knights, hiding in wait. … It’s best for Iris to wait in this safe place and wait for Alta to return to them.

(Is that really so…?)

Iris wondered as she thought about the situation.

To leave everything to Alta, while she does nothing – Would that really be what Alta wants?

From Alta’s perspective, Iris is a client he must protect, and a pupil he teaches the blade. However, in reality, the fact that he sees her as the “objective he must protect” might be far stronger for him.

As for Iris… She knew about the fact that Alta had already talked to Alia about the current state of things before Alta told Iris about it.

But there was no reason for her to get jealous about this — The situation must’ve lead to the fact that it was necessary for him to tell Alia, so that’s why she must’ve known he’s been targeted.

Still, Alta never really wanted to talk about what was going on to Iris.

(…He’s still just protecting me)

I am just not strong enough – is what Iris thought to herself. But that wasn’t right.

Alta had even told her.

[If I think you’re able to do it – I’ll leave it to you] he said.

“…Well, then I just have to decide what it is I have to do”

Iris was facing the lighthouse on the cliff. She kept on walking on the steep mountain road.

The road was very open, so it was easy to see the lighthouse on the route that leads to it.

Alta and the “enemy” are over there, no doubt.

Without hesitation, she pressed on. On her hip hung Purple Lightning.

The purple blade was bathing in the sunlight, causing it to shine brightly.

Iris, who was already in a fighting position saw — A single girl.

“Nihi, what are you doing here?”

A smile formed on the face of the kimono wearing girl – It was Ruino. With her hands behind her head, she was smiling happily.

As if she was going to visit a festival or something after this.

…For Ruino a festival might actually be quite not that far of as a description.

“I’d like to ask you the same”

“Quite obvious, I’d say. My “Target” is in a rather conspicuous place. I want to force myself in as quickly as I can!”

“Force yourself… That is after you were done with the Swordsman Gang, is it not?”

“That might be so… But they’re all hiding, you see. Quite anti-climactic. I’ve searched throughout the night and got quite sleepy… But then there was one of them at that place, you know. And they’re together with Alta!

When their fight has started, I’ll just bump in as if it’s nothing”

Ruino said as she looked over at the lighthouse. There was never any form of comradery between her and our side.

It’s clear that Ruino — Only exists as Alta’s enemy.

Iris slowly bent down and gripped the hilt of her sword.

“…Are you unsheathing that in order to fight me?”

“Yes, that’s right”

“! OOooh…..”

Ruino looked interested, as she averted her gaze towards Iris.

Iris was about to fight Ruino – She never expected her to actually answer like that.

“So, you then have decided that you’ll kill me?”

“…I’ve told you the first time. If need be, I will”

“Haaa..? Don’t come here to tell me such anti-climactic stuff. You came to fight me, right? Yet still, you answer like that?”

The smile on Ruino’s face disappeared.

But Iris’ resolution was unwavered, just like before.

“Yes, that’s right. The road I walk — Is the one of the Knight. Ruino Tomura… You said you were targeting Mr. Alta, and I am here to stop you from doing so.

“If that’s what you want to do, do you really think there is another option besides killing me?”

“Yes, there is a way”

“…And that would be?”

Ruino’s facial expressions sharpened.

How would Iris answer – Depending on this, Ruino’s demeanor too would change, no doubt.

She might scoff, but she might also smile happily in return.

However, whichever it may be… There’d be no need to mind their attitude.

“I will—!”

As she was about to declare to Ruino what she was going to do, Iris sensed a presence from behind and turned around.

This was a killer instinct like no other. Even with this distance, she could sense this.

Ruino too noticed, and sighed.

“…Again, something good gets interrupted”

This killing instinct wasn’t targeted at Iris.

However, Iris didn’t know whether it was targeted at Ruino either – Still, it was clear it was an enemy approaching.

That much Iris too knew.

“Alia… And Lotto?!”

Though it was far in the distance, Iris could make out their silhouettes.

It was her best friend Alia and her classmate Minei Lotto.

Before them stood a person with a sword of red.

Matching this with the information she had heard, she knew he was Swordsman Gang member Zenas Raadi.

“….!”

The moment Iris understood the situation, she left.

She came here, determined to fight with Ruino. But more important than that – If Alia and her classmates are in danger, Iris is the kind of person that will prioritize saving them.

“Nihi, I’ll go first”

“! You little…”

Ruino passed Iris by as they both moved in the same direction.

By making her body small as she ran, Ruino managed to approach Zenas at an overwhelming speed.

Zenas too averted his gaze away from Alia and Minei, and he too faced Ruino’s direction.

The next moment, the red blade capsized the steep road towards the lighthouse.

Iris didn’t focus much on the blade, but rather on Alia who jumped from the cliff in order to save her classmate Minei.

Below the cliff was the ocean — Alia’s decision was correct. It was right in the sense that it was safer to throw Minei into the sea than to involve her in this battle.

Iris too responded immediately after in the best way she could. — In the heat of the moment she too jumped from the cliff.