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Chapter 10: King's Sword & Swift Knight? by Harem-Fan

     "Teacher Starling, so you will be with us from now on? Are you feeling alright, is Sam being nice to you?"

     Currently, Rebeca, Freya, and I are eating lunch together, and Rebeca seems to be very surprised.

     When she first saw me and Freya walking together, with my Grandfather's Rapier on Freya's waist, she thought I had already made a new wife, without telling her.

     But, Rebeca, knowing me for 18 years, waited to hear the whole chain of events before becoming jealous. And when she did, she was more worried for Freya, showing that Rebeca is also a reasonable and caring woman, phew.

     My only guilty thought is not talking about the feeling of "Love at first sight", because it might just be a feeling caused by our souls and Summoning compatibility, and not love based on earned feelings. But the more I spend with my Summoned Monster, the more I quickly realize how amazing Freya is, sigh.

     "Rebeca, please just call me Freya, I am no longer a teacher officially. And now that you are Sam's wife, we indeed will spend a long time together. Sam? He has been very kind in his feelings, thoughts, and actions."

     Rebeca feels good about the mature Freya, who she always admired in her last two years of school. She looks at me and grins inside, because only her husband can do something as crazy as making the Teacher Idol of Rosecrans, his personal Summoned monster. (She would jump off the island had she known the Headmistress almost became his Summons.)

     "Freya, I see that Sam gave you his Grandfather's precious Rapier. Is it because you can now use it with your bond?"

     Freya, thinking the beautiful Rapier was just an ordinary weapon, suddenly felt bad for taking it, and looked at me.

     "This sword, I..."

     I put my hand up and stopped her.

     "My Grandfather, Father, and I would love for you to have it. It was meant to stay in the family, and as my perfect partner, it still is. Just use it, because you also use it for me. I also never did become a graduating Swift Knight, like my Brother-in-law."

     Freya hearing, and feeling my summoner-connection with her, then gracefully smiled and accepted it with dignity.

     Then the rest of lunch was pleasant, as we talked about Freya's move over the week to our new home on Lot 77.

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     The 3 of us had walked back to the main teaching building, for my afternoon class, and as we entered the first floor, Rebeca said.

     "On the third floor, I have [7th-9th Circle Monster Studies], so I will see you tonight at home, and cook dinner, hehe."

     Suddenly, my bladder felt full, and I awkwardly said to the girls.

     "Sure, but I gotta run, I need to go to my private bathroom, sigh."

     Yeah, when you are the only man in an all women's school, the bathroom situation was a problem, but thankfully, King Lucas has a private men's room on the first floor, and I have a key for it.

     It also dubs as a place to hide from the girls in the academy. Freya said to me.

     "Then, I will go to my Fire Class, and make sure that Teacher Sand is alright, since she will probably need to take over my duties for Fire Magic training. Then I will come to you during class, but summon me if there is a problem."

     I ran off, leaving the two women to privately talk to one another, because I am smart enough to understand women's need to gossip about private matters.

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     Passing a number of curious women and teachers, I finally made it to the private restroom for the King. It is near both the front entrance, and the Headmistress' office.

    Click! Unlocking the door, I walk into this massively large room and grin.

     "This is a literal Rest Room, sigh..."

     This large room has the space of a classroom, with a pair of toilet-rooms, and a shower-room to the far left. A massive living and drinking area in the middle, with 2 couches facing one another, a coffee table between them, and to the right, is a liquor cabinet, coffee and tea counter.

     I immediately ran to the toilet, to drain the vein!

     Then I lock the door...

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     [Sounds of relief, then hands being cleaned... All while humming an Earth song~♪]

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     Coming out of one of the two toilets, I was stunned!

     I saw a man with white hair, blue eyes, and royal looking clothes, sitting on the couch closest to the door.

     He looks to be in his early 20's and gives off an intimidating presence. I noticed a few resemblances to Vera Lucas, so with that, and the fact this is the King's bathroom, this must be King Lucas!

     His legs were crossed, and he was drinking a tumbler of some unknown drink.

     When he looked at me, he smiled slightly, and with a magnetic charm, said...

     "Student Sam Roland, I was planning to meet you in the future, but it seems fate had us meet early."

     I almost Knelt, due to Earth memories of how Kings are greeted, but remembered we only put our fist over our heart, so I do, and said awkwardly.

     "Greetings King Lucas. Um, Because I am the only guy here, the Headmistress gave me a key."

     He pointed to the opposite couch and said calmly.

     "Well, you should have a couple of minutes before class, let us chat."

     Naturally, you do not disobey the King of your Nation, unless you are brain-dead. So I sat, and looked a bit nervous.

     He asked.

     "I remember writing your acceptance letter for this academy, and you were in the Elementary Knight School for 6 years, pursuing the path of the Swift Knight, like your Father, and Grandfather, right?"

     "Yes Sir, and thank you for the Rosecrans Letter."

     "I know you became a Dual-Element Summoner, congratulations. So, my question, have you tried to become a Swift Knight of the 1st Circle yet?"

     "Ah?! No, I was unable to take the last step, because my Magic Core was trying to break out."

     He nodded, and then reached into his coat, and then put a vial of clear glowing liquid on the coffee table, and smiled while saying.

     "This is a Stimulating Solution, created by our Royal Alchemist, for Swift Knight development. Judging by the fact you only failed your Final Exam, you might be able to break through with a push?"

     I look at the bottle, with curiosity, and say.

     "But, I am a Mage, with a Magic Core?!"

     "Hmm? Well, that is true, but you also have Dual-Elements, one from Water, that you had as a Knight Trainee, and the new Electricity, when you formed your Core. I suspect, with a push... You can become a Knight as well... Or, you might explode into pieces."

     Hearing the last part, I froze. Then the King smiled, pulling a prank, and said.

     "That last part was a joke, the worst outcome would be, you do not advance like before. So, have a drink..."

     Why do I feel like the serious King, is not so serious and I am an experiment?

     I reached slowly for the vial, and uncorked it. I pray to the reincarnation gods, that I will not meet them soon, and down the potion...

     I tasted a combination of oranges and metal, like iron.

     Then feeling my body twitch slightly, like my nerves are on lots of caffeine, I run both my Water and Electricity through my body, trying to copy what I did in the awakening chamber.

     The King saw both elements flow over my skin, raised his eyebrows, and his blue eyes had some surprise in them, then a smile, seeing what he wanted to see.

     Boom~! Suddenly the couch-cushions around me were knocked away as a gust of pressure erupted in hues of blue and yellow, flowing in a spiral around my body, and then soon, I pulled back my Aura, and it settled.

     My eyes opened with joy, making the King smile.

     "Thank you your Majesty, I have broken through into the Dual-Element Swift Knight, 1st Circle! I can now use the Aura Ability: [Fast Attacks] I learned in school!"

     I stood, and made a punch that was so fast, it almost made an air-breaking sound. But the Aura on my fist extended out a bit, showing the power of the attack, no weaker than my [Element Bolt] spell.

     The King with a trickster smile asked.

     "I heard you use swords, why not wear one?" (The King saw it when he was leaving with Freya already.)

     My joy of a breakthrough stiffened, and I awkwardly said.

     "Well, I gave it to my Summons, who can now use it, so... I will buy one when I leave in a month."

     Leonardo smiled, while pointing to a Longsword in a sheath to the side of the couch, and said.

     "I have a spare training sword that is really durable in battles. Take it as a token of my joy in seeing the first true Mage-Knight in history!"

     While my eyes were glued to the elaborately decorated sword and sheath, I did not notice the cunning look in the King's eyes.

     When I picked up the blade, I saw many beguiling carvings on the scabbard, showing many of the Royal's symbology.

     And when I slowly drew the blade, it was so shiny, my eyes almost could not look at the blade directly.

     The sheath and hand-wrap are in royal-blue, while the pummel, hilt, as well as scabbard decorations are made of gold. I asked.

     "King Lucas, I know my swords, and this is made of Magic Ore, and cannot possibly just be a training sword, right?"

     He then pointed to the whole bathroom and said.

     "And for me, this is just a small public toilet, I use when I visit, so that is just a training sword for me."

     I look a bit blank, because I do not understand the rich, so I put the sword on my hip and then Quick-Draw it with both blue-yellow Aura flowing over the blade, making a storm-crackling sound as it cuts the air. Then I sheath the blade and salute the King again.

     "I will cherish this blade."

     "You are a Swift Knight, Sam Roland!"

     As I felt proud, finally fulfilling the dream Nevin and I had, I realized...

     "Ugh! I am late for class!"

     The King said two things for me to hear, and I was confused.

     "Well, I was happy to meet you, so just go to class, and Sam... Next month, I want you to soundly beat my only daughter in the competition, to let her feel the taste of defeat. She had too easy of a life, and her pride needs a slap, so work hard, bye."

     The King closed his eyes, indicating the talk is over, and I left fast, because I really am late...

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     Creak! As I entered, I saw Teacher Artus, just starting, and I looked a bit sorry.

     [As I was saying, open your books, we will begin...]

     As I came in and looked for a seat, I noticed this class had 50 mixed class students, and damn it if there is only one open back corner, next to... you guessed it, 7th princess, Vera Lucas.

     When I was moving to sit, her eyes seemed a bit out of sorts, but when she saw the blade on my left hip, she froze-stiff.

     Seeing the shocked Vera, I uncharacteristically asked her.

     "What is wrong?"

     She pointed to my new sword and she whispered quietly.

     "W-Why do... You... Have... The King's Sword?!"

     I shrug, and said.

     "It is just a training sword, no big deal."@@novelbin@@

     Vera, seeing me be calm and joking about her Father's personal magic weapon, The King's Sword, that he never gave to the other 6 princes, made her heart feel sad.

     She bit her lip and looked at me, with wet eyes, like I bullied her?!

     I raised my eyebrows in question? But she only said.

     "You are so stupid it hurts my feelings, Sam Roland!"

     She then turned to look at her book, not one time looking or talking for the whole class...

     I did nothing wrong, but why do I even think I am an asshole?!   

     Healer

• 9: [Raise the Dead][Elemental immunity Bubble][Banishment]
• 8: [Full Healing][Group Breath of Life][Binding Restrains AOE]
• 7: [Breath of Life][Remove Curses & Afflictions][Area Utility]
• 6: [Radiate Healing Aura][Safe Haven Portal][Shield Shell]
• 5: [Ranged AOE Burst][Regeneration of Limbs][Greater Utility]
• 4: [Burst Restraints][Awaken Consciousness][Warding Magic]
• 3: [Cure Mental Fatigue][Large Heal][Resist Element]
• 2: [Cure Physical Fatigue][Element Shield][Minor Element Utility]
• 1: [Small Heal][Diagnose][Element Bolt]

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