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Chapter 64. The Fifth Division Commander

"No way... Fighting against the Magic Knights?"

"Is it reckless? I think so too."

We stand no chance if we fight head-on. And even if we use trickery and win by a miracle, we'll be wanted for the rest of our lives. If that happens, our asylum will probably be... one of the Western countries.

"What, what should we do?"

"Watch out!?"

Princess Elissa, who was disturbed by my story, couldn't react in time as an Earth Dragon came flying toward us. I couldn't believe something that massive could be blown away like that, but it happened, so we had to deal with it.

"What kind of nerve do you have to blow it towards the city center!"

"Huh!? I don't care, you brat! You're getting in the way by running around!"

"And you're a Magic Knight!?"

"...Still at it."

"Yeah."

Listening to a barbarian argue with another barbarian is unbearable. And while they're arguing, the Earth Dragon starts moving again. If they're going to fight, they should finish it quickly... Should I just handle it myself?

"I told you, I won't let you escape!"

The moment the Massacre Knight swung her broadsword in front of the Earth Dragon trying to advance toward the city center, the explosion destroyed the surrounding buildings. I still think this guy isn't suited to be a Magic Knight guarding the capital!

"Hey, hey, hey! One more time!"

The Massacre Knight struck the Earth Dragon's stomach again, causing another explosion... It looked like he was causing as much damage as the dragon's charge.

Still... Even after multiple powerful explosions, the Earth Dragon isn't falling. It doesn't seem to be trying to escape... Is it really being controlled by something? It doesn't seem to lack pain perception, but... it's not afraid of death at all.

"Hah!"

Nina also attacked the Earth Dragon fiercely, trying to match the Massacre Knight, but honestly, she seemed underpowered. Nina's violent sword skills are at a disadvantage against a tough-armored opponent like the Earth Dragon. Well... as the Massacre Knight said, she's still a kid growing up.

"How long are you going to drag this out? If you don't intend to finish it, I'll do it."

I wondered where the voice came from, and then I saw a figure standing on the building opposite us across the street. Just as I was about to ask Princess Elissa who it was, the Earth Dragon running down the street was split apart.

"Huh?"

"W-What!?"

As I heard Princess Elissa's scream-like voice, I replayed the slashing motion I saw in my head.

The man across the street swung his sword once. That slash cut the distant Earth Dragon's body in two... and it wasn't multiple continuous slashes but simultaneous ones that sliced the Earth Dragon's body at regular intervals, as if cut by a knife on a chopping board.

"Commander! That was my prey!"

"You fool. I've told you before that your bad habit is taking too long to play... A Magic Knight must prioritize speed."

"No, it's just that you're ridiculously fast, and I was giving it my all!"

The commander... so that's the head of the Fifth Division.

"You there, you don't seem to be an ordinary citizen, but you were helping a woman. That's commendable. You aspire to be a Magic Knight... Elissa-sama!?"

I couldn't tell he was a man due to his armored appearance, but the moment he realized the woman I was holding was Princess Elissa, he immediately approached us, knelt, and removed his helmet.

Inside the armor was a dashing middle-aged man with a splendid beard.

"It's been a while. I'm glad you're unharmed... I apologize for my subordinate's foolishness."

"N-No..."

"Thank you for saving Princess Elissa. You must be aiming to be a Magic Knight... No, you seem to be already affiliated with the Magic Knight Academy."

"Huh?"

How did he know just by looking?

"The emblem on the sheath of the dagger at your waist is from Chronos Magic Knight Academy, right?"

Oh, this? I got it when I enrolled, so I've been using it, but can it be recognized that easily? I guess Magic Knights are used to seeing it.

"So, I heard Elissa-sama has also enrolled in the Magic Knight Academy... Are you her classmate?"

"Well... Yes."

"Then I'm sorry for involving you in such a mess."

Wow... The Fifth Division Commander, known for being barbaric, is surprisingly a gentleman. Somehow, his brown beard and shiny bald head look cool.

"Arina! You'll write a lot of reports later!"

"What!? Why!?"

"You fool! What do you mean by wasting time and causing damage when Elissa-sama is nearby!"

"Ugh... I, I'm sorry..."

Oh... Even the Massacre Knight was silenced by his argument. Protecting the royalty is the primary duty of a Magic Knight, yet she ignored it and caused damage while playing with the Earth Dragon. Not noticing her presence isn't an excuse when it comes to royalty. However... not to defend her, but she wasn't playing around; she was seriously fighting the Earth Dragon. The damage she caused was significant, but she only used her explosive ability in areas where the evacuation was complete. Besides, it's strange that the commander can instantly kill a dragon, and it's not her fault.

"Damn..."

Nina, who came closer, looked quite frustrated. Usually, she would talk a lot, but now she seemed... depressed?

"Nina."

"...Don't say anything, Theo."

Ah... She's really down. She must have had confidence in her skills as an adventurer, ranked in the top ten, but facing a dragon and... realizing the gap in skills with the Massacre Knight must have been a shock.

"Magic Knights are amazing."

"I said, don't say anything."

"Okay, okay."

"Theodore, you need to learn how to treat women better."

Is this my fault?