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Huh?

Oh, Master!

It's been a long time, Rose.

Ta-dah!

Here she is, your beloved student, Rose Marblehart.

Yikes.

Beloved student?

You're acquainted?

This is my Master.

Oh.

Master?

Oh...

Rose Marblehart.

She was a student of mine a few years ago.

She was only at the dojo for a year and a half.

Thank you so much for all you did for me back then.

I wanna go home.

EPISODE 10

The Old Country Bumpkin Guards a Princess.

You being the vice commander of the Holy Order blows me away, Rose.

This is wonderful.

Perhaps we can thank the God Sphene

for reuniting us like this.

I'm surprised to know that Rose and Miss Citrus had the same master.

Master Beryl is an exceptional teacher as well.

I've been blessed with some amazing students.

By the way,

what happened to Hinnis, the previous vice commander?

Oh him... Well, that's a long story, so...

Master Gatoga.

Your visit here isn't just to exchange pleasantries, is it?

You're right.

We came so Rose could familiarize herself with Baltrain.

I've never actually been here before.

We'll stay a few days so she can get a rough idea of the lay of the city.

I'll assign a knight to guide you around, then.

That won't be necessary.

I see.

Aww!

I was really hoping my Master could show us around.

I... If looks could kill...

Good work, everyone.

Thank you very much.

Right, then...

My clothes should be ready by now.

- Hello. - Huh?

Rose?

I wanted to see you, so here I am.

She just saw me this morning...

Something I can help you with?

It's been ages, so I thought we could have a chat.

And if you could show me around too, that would be great.

Oh...

I thought this would happen.

Pretty please.

So, you've been well?

Yes, I've been getting by.

When did you join the Holy Order?

Just after I left the dojo.

"How about putting that sword of yours to use for your country?"

That's what I was told.

Did Commander Gatoga tell you that?

That's right.

I wanted to take things easy and travel around, but...

This is a valuable experience too, though.

Hmph, that's easy for you to say.

I became a special instructor all of a sudden too,

so I know how you feel.

Having you teach me how to use a sword

as I prayed to the God Sphene...

Those days were the best.

I see.

But becoming vice commander is quite the promotion.

They just needed to fill the role, that's all.

It really came out of nowhere.

Rose?

It's nothing.

Is Mordea well?

Yeah, he's the same as always.

I'd love to see Frenne, too.

This is a nice town.

I think so too.

It kind of makes me want to move here.

Hey, you have a role to play, right?

Heh, heh.

Master.

If I do move, take me in, okay?

You mean you wanna live with me?

Rose has this inexplicable quality that attracts even really cynical kids to her.

She'd probably get along really well with Mewi.

Yeah, um, that's not really...

Tsk.

Okay, I guess I should get going.

Oh, right.

It was good to chat after so long.

Yes. See you again, then.

Thank you very much.

I'll be wearing it the day of, like it or not.

Guess I should get used to it.

But...

65 thousand dalc...

I've never spent more than ten thousand on a single outfit before.

I'm home.

Oh, welcome back.

What...

is that?

Uh, my new clothes were ready.

I thought I'd wear them home.

You don't think they suit me?

I didn't say that.

They look fine, I guess.

Right...

Well, that wasn't the reaction I expected.

And after I spent so much on them.

Anyway, dinner's ready.

Okay. I'll go get changed.

Let's eat, shall we?

I knew it, you look the coolest in what you usually wear.

Hmm? You say something?

Nope, nothing.

Yeah?

Okay, let's eat.

Dig in.

Mm, yum!

You're getting good at this cooking thing.

- You think? - Yeah.

Speaking of which, are you used to school now?

School?

I've had it.

Huh? What is it? Problems?

It's nothing like that.

Today, it was the library that my classmates dragged me to.

"Today"?

They drag me around every single day.

Yesterday it was the art room. The day before that, the music room.

It's exhausting.

It's nice that they're showing you around.

Yeah, that's true. But the place is massive!

Plus, something extra exhausting happened today, too.

What happened?

There are a ton of books on magic in the library.

And each of them is like, this thick.

This is the first time Mewi's talked so much about school with me.

But...

the book they recommended I read

was full of words I didn't know, and I had no idea what it was about.

Come to think of it,

she struggled a bit when signing the school admission forms.

Hey, old man.

What is it?

You...

you've read books before, right?

Yeah.

Are you saying you want me to teach you the words you don't know?

Mhm.

Okay, got it.

Then let's study at home when we have time.

Thanks.

As mentioned the other day,

the First Prince of Sphenedyardvania

will be visiting for three days, starting today.

Today and tomorrow,

he'll be touring the capital with Her Royal Highness the Third Princess.

The day is finally here.

We will be working with the Holy Order to provide security during that time.

The first squad will consist of Henblitz,

Master Gardenant and myself.

We'll be guarding the Third Princess.

The second squad--

I can't believe she arranged the squads like this just to introduce me to royalty.

Oh well, what will be will be, I guess.

I'm in your hands today, Allucia.

You too, Henblitz.

Princess Salacia.

On my honor as a Liberion knight, I swear I will protect you.

Are you the special instructor?

H... How do you do?

My name is Beryl Gardenant.

Did I get that right?

I've heard so much about you from Allucia.

I'm in your hands.

What on earth did Allucia tell her about me?

Princess Salacia!

Prince Glenn!

I've been looking forward to seeing you.

Thank you for your time today.

The pleasure is mine.

I'm glad we've been blessed with such fine weather today.

Indeed.

I... I can also see your face clearly.

Oh, my!

Hang on.

Are these two...?

Focus on your guard duties, would you?

If I may...

Thank you.

So, let's put our plan into action.

So, I'm a decoy, huh?

Master.

Would you like me to ride with you?

No, just focus on your guard duties.

Very well.

As expected, they've really got the traffic under control.

Oops, I better watch it.

I wonder what's going on?

This isn't a place they were scheduled to visit.

Sorry.

A hair accessory in the store caught our eye.

We could see how beautiful it was, even from a distance.

Very well.

We will be here to guard you.

Thank you.

It really is beautiful.

Yes. I think it would look wonderful on you.

You think so?

What a huge crowd.

They seem to have gathered to catch a glimpse of the royals.

We need to be on our guard at times like this.

Oh, there's Princess Salacia!

She's gorgeous.

Princess!

Your Highness.

Please don't do this kind of thing again.

Yeah, sorry.

I'll try not to.

Did I just imagine that?

Things look to be in order here.

Mm, this is delicious.

I'm glad you like it.

Do you have a minute?

What is it?

To tell you the truth, I felt a disturbing gaze at that store earlier.

I think it was...

murderous in nature.

It was gone in an instant, so I may be wrong.

But we can't be too careful.

I was informed

that there were no particular concerns regarding this visit.

Very well.

I'll reorganize the squads and increase the guard detail.

I just hope nothing happens...

You! Halt right there!

Please stand back!

There's no murderous air.

Allucia, Rose, up there!

So this one's a decoy!

Take them inside the theater!

Their blades are poisoned!

This is annoying.

We need to find out who's behind this!

Capture them alive!

So, anything goes, huh?

Don't move.

Give up!

Halt!

I thought Rose only countered when attacked...

Has she changed her style?

Master.

Forgive me.

The enemy was tougher than expected.

It is what it is.

What the...?!

Soups and stews taste better when made in big batches.

They taste even better on the second or third day.

But eating them after the fourth day is a gamble.

Next time : "The Old Country Bumpkin Throws Himself into a Deadly Fight."