Chapter 6: Joan of Arc's Choice (I)
Walking on the way to the dojo, Arashi's mind contemplated what might happen when he returned home at night. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoIf the girl named Joan of Arc was sent by the old man, then she should have disappeared with the imp when she returned.
This can't be said to be a bad thing, at least there is one less guy who is always worried that the other party will think about him. And for that little ghost, it should be a good thing to be able to go home.
But if not, can you trust her? Can you believe the 'Holy Grail War' rhetoric in Joan of Arc's mouth?
Forget it, you'll know the situation when you get home in the evening. Leave the unknown answer to time. It's because Lan has already arrived at the place of the dojo, and the trainees who have finished their morning run have already started to practice independently in pairs.
Regarding Lan's appearance, they all stopped their movements and saluted loudly, "Good morning, Master Lan." ”
"Well, you go on, I'll change my clothes first. Nodding casually, Arashi walked towards the locker room. The competition is just around the corner, and it's a great opportunity for students who are interested in winning a good place to make a name for themselves and get ahead.
Although I don't know what the status of those who practice swords in this world is, most of the people who have pursued power in ancient times have been like this. Desire is an existence that human beings cannot admit, but must rely on. It's not ugly, it's the hearts of people who give it a grand name.
The kendo hall's practice clothes are extremely ordinary, and the clothes are fixed with a black belt, and I don't like the dullness of the protective gear on my body, so Arashi returned to the front hall and sat down in a single suit.
Because they didn't get the instructions, the students in the venue still maintained the posture of dueling with their friends, and the sweat dripped on the floor that was being favored by the morning sun with their moving posture.
Listening to the sound of bamboo swords clashing, Lan who lowered his head slightly faintly recalled something interesting. Then a smile of remembrance appeared. But this smile had already faded before it was discovered by the disciples.
looked at the arena again, and looked at the people in front of him with a critical and playful gaze. This process lasted for more than half an hour, and Arashi finally called out the words of a pause.
"Sit down, come closer. ”
Perhaps it was yesterday's challenge that impressed the trainees too much, and the more than 20 teenagers in the field all quickly stopped their movements and sat in a square pattern in a certain order.
Arashi, who got up to pick up the bamboo sword, walked up to them and pointed to a student who looked a little older, "You, yes, that's you." Come out......"
"Yes, Master Lan, my name is Inoue Yun. He trotted to stand on the opposite side of Arashi, and the bowing student introduced himself.
For his words, Lan just smiled and said that he heard it, so he picked up the bamboo sword in his hand and pointed at the other party, "Come, let's fight." ”
"Please advise. ”
The slightly agitated tones were replaced by crisp clashes after both sides picked up their weapons.
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After Arashi leaves home, Joan of Arc, who obeys the order, takes the bored Sakura Makiri to play in the park near the apartment. Maybe it's because of the first meeting.,Maki Sakura, who has been keeping her head down, is a little reserved and dazed.。
There are a lot of children of the same age in the park, but the little ghost of this age has begun to awaken a considerable degree of territorial and partner consciousness, and most of them use a little repulsive gaze to warn this little girl for the rash appearance of the Kirizakura.
As for Sakura, who didn't know how to contact them, after failing to contact a few people, she finally came to the corner of the sand pile alone and played the game alone.
Joan of Arc, who saw this scene in his eyes, couldn't find a solution except to cover his mouth and snicker. After all, she is only a heroic spirit, and she is not an omnipotent god. She might have more to learn about how to train these children to be good soldiers.
Joan of Arc, who didn't know what to think in her heart, just kept a distant posture and sat quietly on a park bench looking at the cherry blossoms. Occasionally, when the other person raises his head to look for him, he shows a friendly smile.
As the sun shines, the park grows more crowded. Joan of Arc, who sat alone, inevitably became the focus of their gaze and the object of their whispering. After all, the cold armor on the girl's body at this time has disappeared, and the long dress with blue edges on a white background and dazzling blonde hair is a rare beauty no matter how you look at it.
Maybe it was a thirsty relationship, and the tired masaki Sakura ran to Joan of Arc and stretched out her little hand to take the kettle that the other party had opened.
"Joan of Arc, won't you be bored?" After a few sips, Sakura asked Joan of Arc a little timidly.
"Is Sakura happy?" Rubbing Sakura's black hair with her hand, Joan of Arc looked at each other with a smile.
"Forehead ......" Sakura Makiri, who turned her head sideways, showed a serious thinking expression, for her, as long as she didn't have to face that hellish scenery again, she would always be happy.
"Well, Sakura is very happy. The girl nodded, and replied.
So Joan of Arc was very happy. For this smiling girl, she probably didn't know how lethal her smile was, and her innate affinity allowed her to capture the hearts of many people in just a moment.
After returning to the sand, Sakura Makiri, who had just squatted down, was interrupted by a boy who suddenly walked to her side before she could re-manage her castle.
"That...... Is that your sister?"
Following the boy's wincing gaze, Sakura looked at Joan of Arc, who was smiling at her, and then nodded hesitantly, "Uh, yes! It's mine...... Sister. ”
"Then I, can I play with you?"
Joan of Arc doesn't know about the scene that happened between the two little ghosts, she was just a little surprised that Sakura made friends so quickly, but it's also a good thing!
Lord, I have lived up to the first task entrusted to me by my lords. The pious saint thought in her heart as she greeted the warm sun.
Towards the end of the playtime, there was a little twist and turn. For Joan of Arc, of course.
As it's almost time for lunch, Joan of Arc has to persuade Sakura, who is having fun with her peers, to go home. But before they held hands and prepared to step out of the park.
A subtle fluctuation of energy was sensed by Joan of Arc, who was talking to Sakura. After quickly stopping and pulling Sakura behind him, Joan of Arc looked ahead of him and asked, "Haven't you been going to show up from the beginning to the present, the one who is hiding in the shadows?"
"Hmph. Raised his hand and snapped his fingers, witnessing the people in the park fainting to the ground one by one, and then the dirty inkstone came out from under the nearby tree, "Give me back my granddaughter!!"
Granddaughter??Has Lord Lan become a robber?Joan of Arc, who has a strong sense of justice, raised her eyebrows sharply. (To be continued.) )