Didn't Want You to Lose So Badly! (Bonus Chapter)

Nalant soon arrived atop the platform.

"Knight, you've got some nerve!" Mons naturally had no good temper toward Nalant, who had suddenly appeared to interrupt his plans. A dangerous gleam surfaced in his eyes.

However, mindful that Nalant might have some slight connection to the princess, and adding in his status as a Royal Knight, he did not behave as openly as before.

"Indeed, sir. As Royal Knights, we must possess the courage to press forward without fear. Only then can we serve His Majesty with unwavering loyalty!" Seeing that his identity would not be exposed for the moment, Nalant calmed down.

"Is that so? Courage is a good thing, but I wonder whether you have the ability to match it!" A cold glint flashed through Mons's eyes.

"Haha! Then you may test it for yourself, sir!" Nalant smiled faintly.

"Wow! This Royal Knight is truly brave!"

"Yeah, it'd be great if he gave Mons a proper beating!" Nalant's calm composure immediately earned praise from the young nobles whom Mons had humiliated earlier.

Even Her Highness the Princess in the distance looked at Nalant with some confusion. He had been so timid and hesitant earlier, yet now he was utterly fearless.

"Gentlemen, are you ready? If so, you may begin!" At that moment, the Royal Knight serving as referee spoke.

The referee was the captain of the First Royal Knight Squadron. Though he found Nalant somewhat unfamiliar, he was very pleased with Nalant's current performance.

As he spoke, he even gave Nalant a friendly nod.

Nalant felt a faint flicker of guilt inside, but immediately returned the smile on his face.

Honestly, pretending to be the real deal right in front of the genuine article was far too thrilling.

"Then let's begin!" Mons could not wait any longer.

He could