I Became the Fiance of a Dragon in Romance Fantasy

31 – Martial Arts Tournament (2).

The martial arts tournament went as expected by my older brother and me. Edith Douglas built up a winning streak with unusual momentum, and finally stood at the pinnacle of the martial arts competition.

In response to his sword attack, the weapons of the other participants were disheveled, and the steps he took gracefully evaded their attacks.

The most impressive thing is that it always maintains a stable posture no matter how threatening an attack is. It’s impossible unless you’re extremely talented.

I realized by looking at his swordsmanship. Well, I’ve been formally trained. I must have heard that he was the captain of a famous mercenary, but did he receive formal training before becoming a mercenary?

Their effortless movements did not match the swordsmanship of a mercenary who had been trained in real battles and had no match for his roughness.

“Amazing inaction, Edith Douglas!”

As if he expected this to happen, he enjoyed the cheers of the crowd with a relaxed attitude.

“right!”

Next to me, my older brother, who had won a lot without wasting money this time, was cheering, and I was looking at the sight absurdly.

Likewise, Adirun, who was next to me, saw that and whispered to me.

“Originally, you have to fail once to come to your senses in a place like this, but isn’t it a big deal?”

“It is out of my hands now. You know what to do.”

I said with a sigh.

“You never do that. If you get caught later… … .”

“What if you get caught?”

“I will send you a request for a breakup.”

“… … Keep that in mind.”

To those words that sound bloody at first glance, I answered seriously. That was sincere.

“Wouldn’t it be better to buy a present? It’s been a while since I’ve been to the capital, so the family members will love it… … .”

While we were discussing the seriousness of the situation, my older brother was seriously considering what to do with the money he earned.

It seemed that he was trying to bring some presents to the family members. Should I say that it is fortunate that the money I earned is not being spent on strange things?

Anyway, the National Foundation Day event, which had many incidents, ended with great success, and it was time to go back.

Now, you must prepare for the Yeongji War.

The point at which there is roughly a month left until Yeongjijeon. I needed to improve my skills.

As soon as I return to Ortaire, I will immediately devote myself to training.

* * *

Edith Douglas looked straight ahead with a tense expression.

Even though he won the martial arts competition and witnessed the emperor in person, he wasn’t nervous. Who on earth did he see that makes him so nervous?

“Good work, Edith.”

“thank you. Your Excellency the Duke.”

The one who made Edith nervous.

He was Crocus Glosuna, Chancellor of Anadheim. He looked at Edith with a rare happy face.

“Because of winning the martial arts competition… … yes. I took it for granted, but I am so happy to see you win in person.”

“It’s all thanks to His Excellency, who took care of me, supported me to become a strong warrior, and believed in me in the past.”

“No, a martial arts tournament is a place where you can’t predict what kind of variables a strong player will show up. In such a place, you, who won the championship by defeating many strong players, must have put in that much painstaking effort.”

“… … Yeah.”

“So that’s great.”

“I don’t know what to do with you complimenting me beyond measure, Your Excellency.”

“Oh, was the introduction long? So let’s get back to the main topic. I have work for you to do.”

“Please tell me.”

“You should know that Aiden and Rodenov are fighting a territory war because I told you before.”

“Yes, Your Excellency.”

“As Aiden’s great warriors, you and your colleagues should step up.”

“I take orders.”

Edith immediately knelt down and answered. I didn’t ask why.

No, there was no need to ask. Because Edith owes Crocus such a great favor that she would die if he ordered him to die.

“good night. Immediately, go to Aiden. Go and tell the guys who are probably struggling with Yeongjijeon by now. that i will help you Do you understand?”

“Yeah. dismissal. We will depart immediately.”

“ah. And one more thing.”

“Yeah. Please tell me.”

“Don’t die. If you are in danger of dying, surrender and give up supporting Aiden.”

“… … I will keep that in mind.”

* * *

Crocus looked at Edith, who had left the office.

‘He’s a good guy. He grew up quite nicely.’

And Crocus remembered the first time he saw Edith.

Aristata, who saw Edith dying of starvation on the street and the children who seemed to be his poor comrades, asked Crocus directly.

Crocus, who was about to refuse, believing that accepting useless children from the poor would only waste the family’s resources, but then changed his mind when he saw Edith’s eyes looking at him.

Eyes longing for survival. An eye that, by itself, increases a person’s dignity.

Those who know how to crave will grow steeply and eventually see the light. I thought it would be useful if I raised it as a knight, so from then on, I put my heart and soul into raising the children who were with him into strong warriors.

Years later, the results returned spectacularly.

Won the National Day martial arts competition.

Of course, since it was a contest to find hidden gemstones and appoint them as knights, the level might be lower than that of the Imperial Knight Wars, but Edith’s level was clearly one level higher.

Even if he participates in the imperial knight war in a few months, he won’t be easily pushed back.

“So don’t die. You still have a long way to go Let’s glorify Gloshna with me.”

Crocus clenched his chin and muttered with a satisfied smile.

* * *

The way back was the same. The only difference is that the atmosphere between me and Adiluun in the carriage has relaxed a little, unlike when the National Foundation Day began.

“National Day… … It was very eventful.”

Adiluun stuck his head out the window and looked at Enassa with regretful eyes.

“Are you sorry?”

“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t sorry. It was fun. Because I had quite a few experiences that I couldn’t have in Rodenov. Of course, I was tired as well.”

“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

“How were you?”

“Enjoyed. Perhaps the best part of all of that is that my relationship with Adilun has gotten a little better.”

“Well, it was because of your attitude… … . Don’t lose heart though. If you show your old self again, I will show my old self too.”

“hahahaha. I will be careful.”

Somehow, I thought I would say something embarrassingly, but, sure enough, I stopped laughing when I saw Adirun immediately blush.

“Don’t laugh.”

Somewhat cool words came out right away, so I struggled to stop laughing.

Adilon tried to calm his reddened face, and I tried to hold back my laughter. After a moment of silence, Adilon spoke seriously.

“It’s Yeongjijeon now.”

“Yeah.”

“Are you sure? It should have been about a month.”

“I do not know. Since Aiden doesn’t know who to send, we should do everything we can.”

“… … Yeah.”

“And I’ll probably stop by Rodenov before the start of the Territory War.”

“Yeah? oh Come to think of it, my father is conducting a test… … .”

“Yeah. You must be willing to respond. At least it is going out on behalf of Rodenov, so there will have to be a minimum verification process.”

“I don’t know what kind of test my father will give… … cheer up. Because of my father’s personality, I will never go overboard.”

“I am already prepared.”

“I’m glad then.”

After that, we kept our mouths shut as if we had promised.

More than that, I didn’t know what to talk about. Uncomfortable with the flowing silence in the swaying carriage, I shook my head to continue the conversation.

What should I say?

oh

handkerchief.

Come to think of it, I still haven’t returned the handkerchief that Adilun gave me at the tournament.

I immediately took out a finely folded handkerchief from my bosom. A dragon with a sword. The embroidery that Adilun had placed for me was delicately revealing itself.

“Adilune, this… … .”

“… … ah.”

“sorry. At that time, I was distracted for a while, so I couldn’t return it.”

“It’s okay if you don’t return that handkerchief. Because I was thinking of giving it to you anyway.”

For some reason, those calm words shake my heart greatly.

“Ah, that, then.”

“Yeah. Have it. And… … In nine months, when I can fully trust you, give it back.”

The promise she’s talking about is that if I try to respect her, she’ll trust me too.

“… … I hope that day can come soon.”

“is that so.”

“Yeah.”

“me too… … okay.”

What dwelled in his slightly lowered eyes was, without a doubt, a piece of hope. And your face turns red again. Adiluun must have realized that too, turning his head and talking to me as if making excuses.

“I’m a bit tired, so I’ll close my eyes.”

“Yes, Adilun. Have a good night’s sleep.”

I smiled and turned my gaze to the window so she could rest.