"I am Aiden, a knight of Dove-Tail Fief."
"I am the winner of this Yote Plain martial tournament."
"I represent Priestess Aitelinna of Yote Plain in visiting Aya Outpost, and I hope to discuss the monster invasion with Outpost Commander Nelson."
A young man in armor, his face full of arrogance, stood at the entrance to Aya Outpost and spoke loudly.
His head was slightly raised, his nostrils pointed skyward, and his eyes did not so much as glance around.
It was as if merely seeing the soldiers around him insulted him.
Likewise, the knights stationed there felt insulted.
A knight?
That sort could be called a knight?
Just look at his armor!
Though it gleamed coldly, every knight present would have sworn that such armor was only fit for display. Its thin layer could not even defend against a dagger's Thrust, and the longsword at his waist... Heh. Though hidden by its scabbard, these sharp-eyed knights would have guaranteed that it was a wooden sword.
"Aiden... Knight."
"I am Nelson."
The outpost commander had difficulty forcing out the word "knight," and swore inwardly that he would go to his tent and rinse his mouth with water later.
It was simply too disgusting.
"Mm."
"Outpost Commander Nelson?"
"I heard you are the strongest person in Aya Outpost."
"I want to have a fair duel with you."
The other man nodded. His proudly raised head finally lowered, no longer looking at Nelson through his nostrils, but now looking down at him with his chin.
"A duel?"
Nelson was startled.
The outpost commander had not expected such a request.
And he was called the strongest person in Aya Outpost?
Nelson did not deny that.
As for Ryan?
He was His Excellency.
He was a god.
No longer a mortal.
"What? Is the