Sword Art Online's

Chapter 7's

Ronye kept thinking about Kirito's words the entire time after finishing his tea when he returned the leftovers and dishes to the kitchen.The story about the other side of the End of the World Wall was indeed endless, there was no end to it, besides the fact that the world is round or a trip to the moon.

But he thought more about the topic that stuck more in his mind: “Possibility of a Baru” War

Ronye also thought about the continued wealth of the Human World but caused dissatisfaction on the other side. After all, a real war is the only one that appears as an armed invasion that is honestly hard to believe.

As “The 5th Peace Agreement Kubu”, which has been decided with the Dark Territory should be clear. Although the old law compares to the Human World, there has been a ban on killing and robbing each other there.Of course for people from the Dark Territory who have been following the “Lotest Law”, for hundreds of years, it is difficult to undergo a revolution from this change of heaven and earth, so to quell this shock, there is already a declaration of freedom of fighting at a certain distance that should not take the lives of anyone. Even if there is a war, no one is the trigger.

Then the people of the Dark Territory have also emphasized and said “takkan break the law” like people of the Human World.That's why after the previous war a few years ago, it was then impossible to accept a newcomer from the Dark Territory to the Human World…

“...Ronye, hey, did you hear, Ronye?”

When someone touched her right shoulder for a moment, Ronye raised her face slightly.

That seemed to be, as he worked hard at Incarnation training in a corner of the large training room on the 4th floor of the Cathedral, he involuntarily kept his mind up.

Today's workout is “M wiping Tanza”'s mind, which is easier than understanding-way-alternative-to “Controlling Created Elements” and “Standing Straight at the Peak Of A Pillar.”

But it seems that in a friend sitting next to him, this is more of a casual chat than a mindless one.

“Sorry, I'm kind of sleepy.”

Ronye glanced at the teacher who taught him the sword skill on the novice knight in the middle of the training field—today's section of Dusolbert's “Conflagrant Flame Bow” and after looking at it for a moment, he apologized to his friend in a soft voice.

After apologizing and realizing that something was unusual about her condition, the red-haired friend whispered with bubbly cheeks.

“What? You don't listen?.. I have to say that I... need your help."

Upholding his neck slightly, Ronye looked at the expression of his friend who asked him that.Tieze Shtolienen, the apprentice knight who had been his best friend since he was in Sword Mastery Academy, changed his expression to serious, and nodded.

“Ya..it's about..the one I asked for…'

“That competition? Don't do it, duel is dangerous!”

As he exclaimed in a soft voice, Tieze's autumn-leaf orange eyes looked at Ronye, and he quickly denied it

“Not really! It's the opposite..this is not a duel.more to..soul search..”.

He really did not understand what was being talked about, so Ronye looked at him with an innocent look for a few seconds, until he finally understood it.

Arrive after, Ronye actually wants to emphasize wildly: “ee~~ee!!” but he took a deep breath.

After taking it out, Ronye asked fearfully.

“...it...in other words..means marriage...?”.

Tieze lowered his head slightly and nodded short.Ronye holds the question on ‘who made this proposal’, which means it has been ready to come out of his mouth. At that time there was only one person who might want to marry

Tieze, it is Integrity Knight senior owner of “Twin Edged Wings”, Renri Synthesis Twenty Seven.It is clear from the moment of war with a stranger that he has feelings for Tieze. It could be said it was a late statement rather than a surprise.Ronye gave him the greeting “happy”, imagining the figure of the young knight who always smiled warmly.

Still lowering his head, Tieze shook his head.

“...i still haven't decided to answer it”.

Upon hearing the whisper, he blinked his eyes a few times, surprised.

Upon hearing the question, Tieze's face that always looked energetic this spirit turned sad.

“I like him, but you know, the reason why I do it. That's because.Renri same sometimes looks like senpai to me............!"

Ronye slightly held her breath.“The Senpai” that Tieze is referring to is not Prime Swordsman Kirito of course. His point was that just like when he was still a junior trainee in the Sword Mastery Academy, like Ronye who served Kirito, Tieze also served an Elite Swordsman as a trainee. Don't forget his gentle smile and calm demeanor in acting, he has strength and sword skill that Kirito does not lose, and Ronye knows since then Tieze has feelings for him.

But he has left this world.

Ronye was convinced that his red-haired friend was still overwhelmed with grief. Hoping that he had stored precious memories like jewels in his heart that kept going.

But clear tears flowed from her eyelids to her cheeks, signaling that she was wrong.

"Tieze......."

Ronye called his best friend's name and bit his lip, then he unconsciously stood up.

Exclaiming to Dusolbert who was giving training instructions in the middle of the field.

“Your Honorable Mr Instructor! Beginner Knight Shtolienen is feeling unwell, please allow us to leave this training before it is finished!”

The short-haired knight gave a quick glance, and fortunately he nodded silently.

Ronye quickly helped Tieze stand up and bow so that the other friend's friend could not see his face, ronye held onto Tieze's shoulder and quickly went down the stairs and headed towards the rose garden in the Cathedral's backyard. They passed a giant gardener who used to be a former prison guard and went through a small labyrinth and sat on a bench they found not far from there.

It is February, so there are not many flowers in the garden blooming, there are only small and thorny plants that sway due to the cold wind.Tieze who saw it behind the orange eyes of the wet autumn leaves, the, he muttered.

“.......if I am with Renri-sama, I am sure someday I can forget about it..no, I have hoped so.”.

"Tieze......." Gently rubbing his best friend's back, Ronye brought his best friend's body closer and let his head rest on his shoulder.

“But you know.Renri-sama's smile, his words, his gestures, sometimes I look for something similar to Eugeo-senpai….Renri-sama also knew that if I could not forget her, she said it was okay, then she proposed to me. I'm very happy..I'm happy..but.”.

Again, tears dripped from both of his eyes. This time it could not stop until it dripped onto his training clothes.

“I'm happy but I don't really want to forget it. In my deepest heart, I knew I wanted memories with Eugeo-senpai to be with me forever. That's why I understand it. That's why I..”.

Taking a heavy breath, Tieze buried his face again in Ronye's chest and shouted.

“I want to see it..I want to meet Eugeo-senpai again..!”.

Ronye hugged tightly the back of his best friend who was unable to lift his face, his body trembling with tears.

Both of Ronye's eyes felt watery.

For about a month they had been valets in the Sword Mastery Academy. But to them, it was like fate. A miracle that only happens once.

They received a miracle and had promised a long time not to love another forever.That's why, Ronye finally understood, he selfishly thought that Tieze could find his happiness—but it was just a hope that did not help.

Because unlike Ronye, Tieze could not meet that person anymore. Can't touch it, talk, or see it from a distance.Ronye is speechless. He just kept patting his best friend's back and stroking her hair.

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