Knights of Tezoth

— I am not one to foul my own nest. Therefore, instead of all this business with cheap dirty tricks, I prefer to prove my worth exclusively through useful deeds, — commented Stefania in response to the chocolate knight's answer. — I hope you share this sentiment.

"Wow, what a bow!" — the girl thought with excitement. She would have examined it herself, or better yet, tried it out.

Meanwhile, as the conversation went on and the young heir was studying the interesting weapon, participation in various competitions was announced. The girl could not deny herself the pleasure of defending Valentine's honor, and so she decided to take part in every event she possibly could.

— Speaking of valiant deeds! — Stefania addressed Chonchonlia. — Right now we are all being given the chance to prove our usefulness in quite worthy endeavors. Do you plan to participate?

Revan, I don't quite understand the mechanics of the historical contest. Will there be some kind of technical specification? Or are we just supposed to write some kind of essay off the top of our heads based on all the historical events you've laid out?

- Undoubtedly! And I am sure - the list of those who share this opinion is not limited to just our names. - For someone from the "rural" region, the Milk Chocolate knight held herself in the high society of the kingdom surprisingly well. - Admittedly, I had no such intention, but since you put the question so bluntly... I suppose I shall have to join in as well!

— It will be a pleasure to see you in action! — Stefania cheered. — It's always interesting to see the fighting styles characteristic of other regions. Especially since I see that you, like me, gravitate toward ranged weapons. That means it will be twice as fun.

Stefania averted her gaze from the foreigner and the young heir toward Adalard, to check how busy her lord was at the moment. Then she continued watching what the one-eyed man was doing. As she was the only knight who had come from Gildaria, she was to defend the honor of her homeland in all available trials. And so, willingly or not, she would have to divert her attention from the task Adalard had assigned her. And before diving headfirst into the contests, she needed to discuss this with her lord.

- And may whoever wins, any possible grudges melt away like chocolate on the tongue!

Al delion and the Mercenary shifted slightly, making the details of their conversation audible to Stefania much more clearly than before.

- Are you absolutely sure you don't want to take part in the archery competition? An archer of your caliber would surely put up a good showing!

- When you reach my level, you will understand - it's better not to show off your skill unnecessarily, it will bring you nothing but envy and suspicion from ill-wishers, and both can be detrimental.

- ... You are magnificent!

Adalard, meanwhile, had just finished chatting about something with the ruler of Albus.

Is that little basket-boy admiring the one-eyed man so much?