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May 17, 380 (H.E.C.) Elite Disciple Dorms Training Hall

In this world, the important thing is what you infuse your sword with.

The weight of your sword will sway the battle.

The weight?

That's right.

For Volo Levantein,

it's the pride and pressure of being born into a family of swordsmanship instructors.

For Golgorosso-senpai, it's the confidence generated by his hard-earned body of steel.

And for Liena-senpai, it's her thoroughly polished skills.

That's what makes their swords so powerful.

What can I possibly imbue my sword with, though?

You'll have to figure that out for yourself, I guess.

I'm neither a noble nor a swordsman,

so I have nothing except those years swinging an axe in the Rulid forest

and the Aincrad style that Kirito taught me.

No, actually, there's one more thing.

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Fighting for a cause has made me numb.

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Trapped in the bitterness of the dark by the angry roar of a whirlpool.

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Both my desire and sorrow have materialized as crystal.

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Well, now. It appears Disciple Eugeo prefers beating up logs to practicing form drills.

Rumor has it that Eugeo-dono used to be a woodcutter in the sticks.

Perhaps the extent of his knowledge is how to attack a log.

Simply tragic.

If that's the case, then as someone who trains in the same dorm,

surely it is incumbent upon me to offer him some guidance?

Ah, how generous of you, Raios-dono. You truly are an exemplary knight!

What do you say, Eugeo-dono?

Will you take Raios-dono up on his generous offer?

This may be your one and only chance.

I appreciate it, but...

All of our seniors have a particular reason for being as strong as they are.

Do you think that's true of First-Seat Raios and Second-Seat Humbert, too?

Those two are filled with conceit that they've fostered since childhood.

Conceit?

Raios and Humbert no doubt nurtured that conceit by comparing themselves to others.

That's why they take every opportunity to put down guys like us, who aren't even from the capital, let alone nobles.

This might be the perfect opportunity to see this conceit that strengthens them.

I'll gladly take you up on your kindness. Would you honor me with a lesson?

Well, well. Do you think he means it?

Yes.

Second-Seat Humbert Zizek-dono.

Would you instruct me one-on-one and show me your swordplay?

What's that?

Are you saying that you wish to taste Humbert-dono's blade, Disciple Eugeo?

Of course, I would prefer a non-contact bout,

but I am the one who is asking to be trained.

It would be forward of me to make such a request.

Very well.

I'll be glad to give you a display of my swordsmanship techniques, Disciple Eugeo.

Now then, prepare yourself!

Get ready to have the essence of the High-Norkian style burned onto your body!

That's the Norkian-style secret move, Lightning Slash.

Here I come!

If it's just a matter of strength, then I have the upper hand!

Don't get carried away, you peasant!

Where'd he get this power from?

Is this the strength that his conceit generates?

Pathetic. The vulgarity of your style is just oozing out of you.

Let's see you swing that sword after I shatter your right shoulder.

I have to switch techniques!

That's the match.

We'll call this bout a draw.

Raios-dono! How could I settle for a draw against this swordsman from the sticks?

Humbert.

Your outlandish moves were greatly entertaining, Disciple Eugeo.

After graduating, perhaps you should consider seeking a Calling with the Imperial circus?

I am humbled by your thoughtful advice, Disciple Raios Antinous.

I'll be sure to show you the power of a true nobleman in the future.

I would be honored to take that lesson right now.

The sword is not the only form of battle, commoner.

May 20, 380 (H.E.C.) Elite Disciple Dorms

It's been three days.

It feels weird that nothing's happened after that veiled threat of his.

There's the Taboo Index as well as the school's rules.

It can't be that easy to seriously bully people.

But on the other hand,

you might say that as long as you don't violate the rules, you can do anything you want.

Without violating the rules? But what could that be?

Well, they could be trying to get into our heads by just hinting that they might do something.

Let's not lose our heads over it and just stay cool.

What's that? S-Stay...

Um... That's a secret mantra of the Aincrad style.

I guess it's like, "Let's stay calm."

Though you also use it as a farewell.

Kind of like, "Okay, see you!"

All right. I'll try to remember it.

S-Stay cool, stay cool.

All right, time to hit the hay.

So about tomorrow, Eugeo-kun.

I've got an errand to run, so...

Oh no you don't, Kirito!

We're spending tomorrow's day of rest with Tiese and Ronie

and heading into the campus forest for a get-together, remember?

They're coming here at nine o'clock, so make sure you're ready by then!

Okay.

Well, wake me up at eight, will you? Good night, Eugeo-kun.

Eight's too late. Seven-thirty!

Good night, Kirito!

Stay cool.

I did say it was a farewell greeting, but you don't use it every night before you go to bed.

You should save it for a real goodbye, okay?

This is trickier than I thought.

If what Kirito said is true,

then are Raios and Humbert only obeying the laws of the Axiom Church begrudgingly—because they have to?

But that's impossible.

We're forbidden to even question the Taboo Index.

If having doubts is possible, then that day...

When all I could do was watch Alice get taken away...

What exactly was I upholding, and for what purpose?

Alice.

Eugeo-senpai, are you listening?

Senpai?

Sorry, I'm listening. Um, what were you saying?

So you weren't listening!

I, uh...

I kinda got lost in the forest's beauty.

You can see rare animals out here, too.

Rare?

Look, like over there.

That's just a golden fox. There are tons of them living in trees growing in the city.

Come to think of it, Tiese, you're from the capital, right?

Yes.

Is your home nearby?

My parents' home is in District Eight,

so it's a little far from District Five, where we are.

I see.

Wait a sec.

Tiese, you come from a noble family, right?

I thought all the nobles' mansions were in Districts Three and Four.

Only nobles that are fourth-rank and above can live in the mansion district.

My father is a sixth-rank aristocrat who has no judicial authority.

But didn't all nobles have judicial authority?

Not at all!

Only nobles up to the fourth rank are allowed judicial authority,

and nobles ranked fifth and lower are actually the only subjects of their judgment.

I-Is that right?

Th-That's why...

Someone like me, the heir to a sixth-rank noble,

is part of the nobility in name only.

Our lifestyle is really no different than most people.

When faced with a High-Norkian style strike from above the head,

there are basically two things you need to prepare for.

It's either from directly above, or diagonally above to the right.

If it's any other trajectory, they'll change their footing for sure,

so if you see that, you can prepare to block.

That was good!

Um, Eugeo-senpai, Kirito-senpai?

I actually have a favor to ask of you.

It's about Frenica, one of my dormmates.

The thing is, the Elite Disciple who chose her as a page is apparently really harsh.

Especially in the last few days,

he's been giving her orders that seem totally inappropriate.

Even if he's an Elite Disciple,

he shouldn't be able to order her to obey commands that violate the school rules.

That's true, but...

Even if they're not technically violations, um...

They might be hard for a female trainee to bear.

I understand the situation.

To change Frenica's mentor, she'll need the approval of her current mentor himself.

What's the name of this difficult Disciple?

It's... Humbert Zizek. The Second-Seat Elite Disciple.

Him again?

A few days ago, I dueled Disciple Humbert in the training hall, and it ended in a draw.

He didn't seem willing to accept the result, though.

My guess is that he's taking it out on Frenica.

Um, in other words...

He's doing this out of spite?

I don't understand.

My father has something he always tells me.

We live in a bigger house than the common folk and enjoy some privileges,

and we can never take that for granted.

He taught me that nobles must do all they can to ensure that those not so privileged can live in peace and happiness.

And that if war ever breaks out, we must be the first to take up our swords.

Yet, because of what Elite Disciple Humbert ordered her to do,

Frenica spent last night weeping in her bed.

How?

How can such behavior be allowed?

Thank you.

That attitude your father taught you, Tiese...

In Engl... no, in sacred terms, it's called "noble obligation."

Nobles—that is, those with power— must use it for the sake of the powerless.

I suppose you could also call it pride.

And that pride is more important than any law or rule.

After all, there are things that you shouldn't do, even if it's not forbidden by law.

And by the same token,

there might be things that must be done, even if they are forbidden by law.

Um, I think I understand a little of what you're saying, Kirito-senpai.

There are important morals that aren't described in the Taboo Index.

In other words, your own sense of justice, right?

Rather than simply obeying laws, you need to consider why those laws exist,

and reflect on whether they measure up to true justice.

Perhaps it's more important to critically think about it, rather than simply obey.

Exactly right, Ronie.

A human being's greatest power is to think.

It's more powerful than any great sword or secret move.

Even if it doesn't violate the Taboo Index or school rules,

what Humbert did is unquestionably wrong.

And somebody has to make him stop.

In this case, that somebody would be...

Yeah. That would be our job.

Well, then.

My dear Disciple Eugeo. To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit as our day of rest comes to a close?

I happened to hear of a disturbing rumor concerning Disciple Zizek there.

And before his good name is brought to disrepute,

I've come to offer a word of warning.

What did you say?

A warning, hmm?

This is quite surprising. Highly unexpected, in fact.

To think that you'd be concerned for my friend's reputation.

But unfortunately, your talk of a "disturbing rumor" fails to ring any bells at all.

From whom did you hear this rumor, exactly?

I heard it from Zizek-dono's page, as well as from the novice trainees who share her dorm room.

They say that Humbert-dono has been issuing deviant orders to Frenica, his page trainee.

Deviant? That's a curious choice of words, Eugeo-dono.

Why not get to the point and tell us just which Academy rule has been broken here?

Surely...

Surely, even if it's not forbidden by the academy,

there are things that an Elite Disciple should never do as a novice trainee's mentor, right?

Oh? Eugeo-dono, what is it that you claim Humbert did to Frenica, exactly?

W-Well...

What do you say, Humbert?

Do you have any idea what Eugeo-dono is talking about?

Not a clue! I have no idea what he's going on about!

But I suppose I did charge her with some trivial duties.

Ever since that duel against Eugeo-dono, which so shamefully ended in a draw,

I've become a new man and immersed myself in training.

And because I'd previously avoided drills that would give me unsightly muscles,

my entire body aches terribly.

I had no choice but to ask Frenica to give me a massage every night at bath time, that's all.

And lest her uniform get soiled, I was kind enough to allow her to strip to her underwear!

It's quite beyond me which part you consider to be deviant behavior!

Novice Trainee Frenica is in anguish day in and day out.

If I don't see any improvement, I will consider asking the instructors for an investigation.

I thought you should know.

What?!

Do as you please,

Elite Disciple Eugeo-dono!

Calm down, Eugeo.

I was sure that you would have exploded before me.

Good thing we didn't have our swords.

The truth is, I thought there might be some kind of ulterior motive behind all this, so I kept an eye out.

Ulterior motive?

This might all be a trap they're laying for you, Eugeo.

For example, if you'd taken Humbert's bait and lashed out after what he said,

they could claim that to be an infraction and go all-out in punishing you.

If Humbert continues to abuse Frenica,

it would be best if we had something in place so that we could request an investigation immediately.

Yeah, I agree.

Eugeo, if those guys say anything to you again when I'm not around,

try not to get as riled up as you did today.

I know, already. Stay cool, right?

That's right.

Stay cool.

Elite Disciple Eugeo-dono.

Allow me to report.

I've finished today's cleaning.

All right. Good job.

Thanks, as always.

Oh, no, it's my job as your page!

Um, sorry, but do you mind if we have a talk?

Have a seat, would you?

All right, please excuse me.

It's about Frenica.

I confronted Humbert about that yesterday.

Really?

I don't think he wants to turn this into a worse situation,

so I don't think he'll give any more messed up orders.

Thank goodness.

Thank you very much, Elite Disciple Eugeo-dono.

You're done with your work, so you can call me Eugeo.

Also, there's something that I need to apologize for.

We discussed this a little yesterday,

but as it turns out, everything Frenica's been going through recently really was caused by my duel with Humbert.

I'd like to give her a proper apology.

So could you set up a meeting for me?

I see...

No, this isn't your fault, Eugeo-senpai.

But I'll be sure to convey your message to Frenica.

Um, c-could I...

sit a little closer to you?

Sure.

Not long after I graduate from Swordcraft Academy,

I will take over as head of the Schtrinen family,

and receive a husband from the same rank, or one rank higher.

I'm afraid.

If the man who becomes my husband turns out to be like Zizek-dono...

Someone without pride, who doesn't give a second thought about being cruel...

When I think about that possibility...

I get really scared.

I...

Tiese?

Eugeo-senpai, I, um...

I have a favor to ask of you.

Eugeo-senpai, you have to become the Academy's representative,

win the Battle Tournament, and compete in the Four Empire Unification Tournament. You have to.

If you're the sun burning red in the sky

If you're the sun burning red in the sky

Then I'm a blue flower blooming at night

Then I'm a blue flower blooming at night

W-Well, of course, that's what I'm aiming for, too.

As I sway in the wind and look up at the sky

As I sway in the wind and look up at the sky

Um, and then, uh...

I find myself wetted by the morning dew

I find myself wetted by the morning dew

I-If you rank high in the Unification Tournament,

I reach for you, and my hands grasp the air

I reach for you, and my hands grasp the air

I hear you can get appointed to be an aristocrat

But there you are smiling kindly down on me

But there you are smiling kindly down on me

like Azurica-sensei, the dorm supervisor for the Novice Trainees.

I hope to one day have the strength to protect someone like you do

I hope to one day have the strength to protect someone like you do

Um, if you become one...

Will you...

Will you be my...

You've always taken on my sadness and weakness

You've always taken on my sadness and weakness

I'm striving to compete in the Unification Tournament

Were you hiding the wounds that gave you all along?

Were you hiding the wounds that gave you all along?

to become an Integrity Knight, and to be reunited with Alice.

Just for that reason.

When I can one day stop looking at you from over my shoulder

When I can one day stop looking at you from over my shoulder

Okay. Got it.

And feel your warmth from your side

And feel your warmth from your side

After the tournament, I'll be sure to go see you.

Me, too. I'll become stronger, too!

I hope that I'll have been able to heal those wounds at least a bit

I hope that I'll have been able to heal those wounds at least a bit

So strong that I can say what's right, and say the right things when they need to be said.

Just like you, Eugeo-senpai.

The iris to you.

The iris to you.

Next time

Next time

Next time

Next time

Taboo Index

Taboo Index

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Next time: Taboo Index.