I do understand. He was in another knights squad originally, but he caused a problem which led to him being kicked out to this way.

Originally, the Phoenix Knights are famous for its headaches. Since a new knighthood was being set up, the ones, who arent useful or be cut out, were put here as a trash can. Its harder to find the ones who didnt cause any troubles in the past here rather.

He didnt just cause any normal trouble. I heard he beat up his previous captain.

What? He beat up his captain?

He apparently said he didnt like how he was talked with informal language by someone who has no skills and ordered him around as he pleased. He didnt even have a sparring match with him, but rather beat him up like a dog.

Even so, if that guy was the leader, he should be at or above the experts intermediate level. But to a lowly normal level, he got beaten up like a dog by that knight?

I heard hes in the middle class, too. He was registered as a beginner, but everyone says hes good enough to be in the middle class. Whats funny is that he didnt come to work because he was playing around with a girl on the day of the screening.

Wow, hes a madman, a confident madman. Well, it turned out great. I was bored. Its been a while

Her words didnt last long. Because Jamie, who had received several equal swords that came like a wild bull, thrust the tip of his sword onto his neck.

It was a dull game, barely over ten attacks. Considering Jamies decision to take ten swords, but Equal never made a proper attack.

What is this, is that Equal Spencer guy really in the middle expert class? It doesnt seem like he would even be at a beginner level, let alone a mid-middle level.

That is to say. Maybe its just a guy with the same name? Thats weird.

When the duel between Equal and Jamie ended so bland, people booed at Equal. A big monster couldnt beat a little one.

Equal spit on the floor.

I was overcome with consideration to go easy on the little boy and that is all, but that smudged little boy is nothing!

His lips were trembling, though he shouted out loud. His body, regardless of anything, first recognized the strongman. It was not up to him. However, Equal did try to ignore his instincts, saying he could not have really lost to a young man.

If you dont feel like youre doing it right, you can have another round. Its so boring that I can relax. If you talk nonsense about shallow water on the battlefield, your head would fly first, but it doesnt matter.

All right!

Equal sprang to his feet at Jamies suggestion. Thats because he didnt want to admit, shamefully, that he lost to Jamie by just less than ten blows.

If Lord Waters wants it so badly, well have a rematch.

Asen said. Jamie made a condition for him.

Instead! Im not going to accept ten blows anymore because Im going up against the same person for the second time.

Do as you will. Lord Waters seems to have given enough consideration to the Phoenix Knights.

This young, little one pretends to be proud to the end. Youll regret accepting the rematch. Sir Trint, you certainly didnt restrict the grinding of my opponents bones.

It doesnt matter as long as you dont cut off any limbs.

Equal showed a thick skin. The reporters, who were watching Jamie and Equal, cheered. He was hoping that he would start a proper showdown.

But in only three seconds, there was a violent sound of blows. This time, it was a more futile result. Nevertheless, the Phoenix Knights, of course, shut their mouths as one.

As soon as the number dropped, Jamie drew his sword. Then he turned his arm and hit Equal with the base of the sword handle. His action was so fast that few saw how he knocked down Equal. Just in the blink of an eye, it was confirmed that Equal had collapsed with foam in his mouth.

The wind blew over the training ground and the sand was blown away. Asen declared Jamies victory and said to him,

That attack was too much.

Im sorry. I thought hed for sure stop it with his sword

At Asens words, Jamie said with apologetically,

Hahaha. Im sure Lord Waters would have found it difficult, too. By your standards, it would have been like dealing with a child who didnt even have a chance.

The Phoenix Knights protested when Jamie easily knocked down the well-known Equal so easily. It was because Jamie hid his skills.

Asen looked at Sienna with an embarrassed face. Sienna stood up and yelled at the Phoenix Knights.

What the hell are you doing in this place where the Prince is also present? Its like fighting dogs, not knights.

The Phoenix Knights blushed. They seemed to recognize again that they are now seeing a lot of snow rather than a little. One of the Phoenix Knights stepped up.

I know that Your Majesty the Crown Princess disapproves of us. But at the least, this is too much. You tricked such a powerful man into playing with us by making him out to be an expert beginner.

At the words of the article, not only Sienna, but also Valore, Marie, and Jamies facial expression changed. Now he was ignoring his master, Sienna. He was going to say something, but Sienna apologized to Valore first,

Im sorry, I havent won the Phoenix Knights trust yet.

No, how can their irreverent attitude be the fault of Lady Sienna?

Valore glared at the article and said,

I wonder how such a pathetic fellow, less polite, came into the Imperial Order. I dont know whose recommendation youre making of

His voice was not loud, but the knight cowered loudly. It was because Valores words were full of anger. Sienna glared at the article and said,

You mean Ive given Lord Waters a lower-ranking while betting under the pretext of my name, but you still have doubts.

No, not really, but its too much of a difference in ability. I do not mean to insult Your Majesty the Crown Princess. But the previous games were so one-sided

He was talking gibberish, but his point was well delivered. Other knights who watched the match also nodded and agreed with him. Sienna looked at Asen and said,

Sir Trint, Im sorry, but the Phoenix Knights have doubts about Lord Waters ability, so I think we should change the way we deal with it.

Asen agreed with Sienna.

Then, I will change what the Crown Princess had originally stated. Only one of the most confident men in the Phoenix Knights come forward. He has to be the best swordsman.

Clorel stepped forward at his words.

Sir Trint! Im already able to play one game, but can I really go out? In this knighthood, I am the best.

Jamie nodded in approval, and Asen put Clorel in front of him.

When I shout out one, two, three, you can pull out your swords and begin. The rules are the same as before. However, the first person to cut off their aura during the sparring match will lose.

At the end of Asens words, Clorel asked,

Only

What if he tries to cheat his skills? Isnt it possible to cut off ones aura early even if one cant keep their aura up in terms with their skils?

That, Ill put my name on the line to have it checked. Theres no way you cant believe me even if I put my name on it, right?

Asen asked Clorel in warning because he had once protested against Siennas promise with her name on it.

Thats thats not possible. I believe in Lord Trint.

Asens wistful purr eyes intimidated Clorel. It was so funny. The man who is the leader of the Phoenix Knights, the Knights of Sienna, says he cant trust Sienna, but he can trust Asen.

As soon as Asen called for the beginning, the auras shot up from the swords of the two men. Jamies sword quickly encircled his sword. It was a clear, dark blue color. Clorels sword, by contrast, was blurred and was only a slight thud on the surface of the sword, as if it were melting away.

Tack! Jamie hit the floor and ran toward his opponent. His sword and the aura of his sword came together, falling down with a large arc towards the head of Clorel. Surprised, Clorel sat on the floor, unable to maintain his sword. He could see his trousers and legs getting wet. Jamies sword stopped on his head.