200 Sophia’s Request ②

The situation had to be that dire.

Trying to reform a nation meant dealing with endless, annoying red tape.

I’d heard she was also acting as a diplomat for the Royal Capital.

Her letter had been sparse on the details.

It just said that a Dragon had taken up residence near a frontier village and she wanted it driven off.

I owed Sophia one.

Sure, I was the one who saved her life, but looking back, that felt like a fluke.

I only did it because I wanted to change the future; it wasn’t like I was acting out of some grand, personal concern for her.

Plus, there was that whole business with her letting us rent out the mansion.

"No problem," I said. "I get why Olynn and I are the right fit—we both have experience with Tame. But why Tura?"

"I tried contacting Allen, but I never got a reply," Sophia explained. "And since Tura-san was already acquainted with Biado... I’m sorry, I don't mean to treat her like a backup, but..."

"I don’t mind at all! I love it when people rely on me!" Tura chimed in. "Besides, it gave me a chance to see Lord Biado again after all this time!"

As I tilted my head in confusion, Biado turned toward me.

"I’ve crossed paths with her several times back in Duran," he said. "I actually asked her to become a knight back then. She turned me down, though."

"I’m still not done seeing the world!"

"I see. Thank you for the explanation."

I guess Attendant Knights have a high Gift for reading the room. But damn, Tura really is something else. To be scouted by a Royal Knight...

Still, it was reassuring.

When it came to pure swordsmanship, she was leagues ahead of me.

Then there was Lilith.

She’s a bit of a glass cannon, but if I focus on support, this has to be the Strongest lineup we could ask for.

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Afterword:

Sorry it’s always so short! ( ;∀;)