Chivalry of a Failed Knight: Volume 7 (eBook)

Riku Misora (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
250 Seiten
J-Novel Club (Verlag)
978-1-7183-4724-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Due to the sudden shift in the tournament schedule, Ikki now has to fight two matches in one day! And his next opponent is none other than Sara Bloodlily, the girl who can create copies of other Blazers! To make matters worse, she's declared that he must serve as her nude model if she wins. This is a match Ikki can't lose, for the sake of his promise with Stella-and his dignity! But having used Ittou Rakshasa to defeat Byakuya, he doesn't have much mana available for the battle, putting him at a huge disadvantage from the get-go.

Ikki doesn't realize just how much trouble he's in until the battle starts, though. To fight him, Sara creates a copy of Edelweiss, the strongest swordsman in the world!

Textauszug

The two enjoyed a tender moment together. Sadly, though, that moment didn’t last. The door to Ikki’s room slid open, causing the pair to flinch in surprise. The newcomer stared at Ikki, who was still cupping Stella’s cheek, then turned to Stella.

“It seems I’m doomed to always have the worst possible timing,” they muttered in a flat, deep voice.

Neither Ikki nor Stella said anything. They couldn’t. This was the last person they’d expected to see here.

“N-No way!”

“D-Dad?!”

Indeed, it was Ikki’s father, Kurogane Itsuki, the man known as the Iron Tyrant.

◆◇◆◇◆

“I-I didn’t know you were here, Dad,” Ikki said.

“It’s the biggest tournament in the country. As the head of the Japan branch of the Federation, it’s only natural that I’d be attending. Especially since three of my children are participating in the tournament.”

“I-I guess that’s true, aha ha.”

Ikki was still flustered at the sudden appearance of his dad. His smile was stiff, but one could hardly blame him. Itsuki had walked in on him and Stella flirting, after all. There was no situation more awkward.

Unsurprisingly, Stella was similarly embarrassed, blushing to the tips of her ears. She was looking down at her knees, her hands balled into fists, and shaking violently. The shame she felt seemed to have her on the verge of passing out. She hadn’t been this red even at her and Ikki’s first meeting, when he’d walked in on her changing.

Oh my god... Oh my god!

It would’ve been one thing if a stranger had walked in on them, but it was Ikki’s father, of all people, when she hadn’t even introduced herself to him yet. She wanted to die for having acted like a cat a few seconds ago. There was no doubt in her mind that Itsuki thought she was a silly little girl. She’d made the worst first impression possible.

Waaah!

In truth, Stella had a pretty negative opinion of Ikki’s dad. How could she not when she knew all about the horrible things he’d put Ikki through? She couldn’t simply overlook any of that. Even so, he was her boyfriend’s father. Not only that, but he was also the head of Japan’s Mage-Knight Federation branch. Both as Ikki’s girlfriend and as a princess of the Vermillion Kingdom, she couldn’t have Itsuki thinking she was a moron. One way or another, she needed to improve his opinion of her. Problem was, she didn’t know how. She was so embarrassed she couldn’t think straight. Because of that, it was Itsuki who broke the ice.

“Princess Stella.”

“Y-Yes?!”

She jumped in her seat and looked up at Itsuki, who bowed his head to her.

“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Kurogane Ikki’s father, Kurogane Itsuki. Thank you for looking after my son these past few months.”

Oh nooooo! He introduced himself fiiirst! Letting him introduce himself first was a huge social faux pas. There was no saving her horrible first impression now. It was well and truly over. Steam started rising out of her head as her brain completely short-circuited. Wh-What’s the proper way to react in this situation?! I don’t know enough about Japanese culture and etiquette!

Stella desperately tried to remember the lessons she’d taken on formal speech. Unfortunately, her embarrassment, combined with the pressure of introducing herself to Ikki’s dad, kept her brain from working.

“I’m Stella Vermillion! It’s your honor to meet me!” she shouted, bowing as low as her head could go.

“S-Stella, you’re supposed to say ‘it’s an honor to meet you,’” Ikki explained. “Also, you don’t need to bow that low.”

“Oh...”

Stella swayed in her chair, and it took all of her remaining willpower to keep herself from fainting.

“Heh.”

Itsuki’s lips curled up into a faint smile. As Stella heard him laugh, her shoulders started trembling, and tears spilled from her eyes.

I wish I could just disappear.

“Stella, you don’t need to be so nervous,” Ikki said, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. Then, he pulled her closer to him and turned to glare at Itsuki. “Dad, Stella’s nervous because you showed up out of the blue. Please don’t laugh at her.”

Itsuki put on a neutral expression once more and apologized.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to laugh at you. It’s just, her reaction reminded me of how you were practicing your introductions to her parents while you were being confined in the Federation building. It made me think you two really are similar.”

“Uh, Dad?!”

“You were practicing your introductions too, Ikki?”

This time, it was Ikki’s turn to blush and look down in embarrassment. His reaction told Stella everything she needed to know.

So he’s nervous about meeting my parents too...

“Aha ha...”

Stella smiled, glad to know that her boyfriend had been doing the same thing as her. Her nervousness vanished, and Itsuki took the opportunity to start things off on the right foot.

“Thank you for that wonderful introduction. I hope you continue to support Ikki from here on out as well.”

He then held his hand out for a handshake. She took it immediately.

“O-Of course! Ah...”

As she gripped Itsuki’s rough hand, Stella realized how similar it was to Ikki’s. It even had the same faint warmth to it.

He’s...different from what I was expecting...

She’d assumed he was a cold, stern man with as much emotion as a boulder. After all, he’d been willing to put his son through hell. She was shocked that he was being so cordial.

“So why did you come here, Dad? Are you sick or something?” Ikki asked, still trying to recover from his embarrassment.

There was a hint of worry in his voice. It made sense, seeing as they were in the medical ward. People usually only came here when they weren’t feeling well. But as Itsuki let go of Stella’s hand, he turned to Ikki and shook his head.

“No, I came to talk to you.”

“You did?”

“Yes, I have something to discuss with you as the head of the Kurogane family.”

Ikki’s and Stella’s expressions stiffened. There wasn’t a single good thing Itsuki had done to Ikki in the name of the Kurogane family. Stella wrapped her arm around Ikki’s and gave it a supportive squeeze. If Itsuki had come here as the head of the Kurogane family, it meant this involved family matters. For a moment, Stella wondered if she should leave since this was a private affair, but then she shook her head.

This involves me! I can’t leave!

Stell was Ikki’s boyfriend. No, she was part of his family now. After Ikki’s duel with Touka, they’d vowed to become each other’s family. Therefore, no matter what the Kurogane family tried to do, she’d protect him. She wouldn’t let them hurt him any more. To that end, she planted herself firmly into her chair and glared at Itsuki.

Sensing her determination, Itsuki didn’t bother asking her to leave. He merely spoke in a voice as heavy as lead.

“Ikki, I’m thinking of disowning you.”

It seemed he was here to put an end to the feud between Ikki and his family in the most definitive way possible.

◆◇◆◇◆

“What?!” Stella stared at Itsuki, dumbfounded. “Wait, why would you—”

“Now that I’ve won my first two matches and made it into the Seven Stars Battle Festival’s top eight, the Worst One’s—or rather Another One’s reputation has grown immensely,” Ikki explained. “I’m too famous for even the Kurogane family to keep my existence hidden. Because of that, it’s better to cut me off from the family entirely. Is that what you’re thinking, Dad?”

Ikki’s voice was calm. He was taking the news better than Stella. In response to his question, Itsuki nodded solemnly.

“That’s more or less correct. The Kurogane family has maintained the order of the Blazer world since way back when they were still called samurai. We cannot have someone who would disturb that order come from within our own family. At this rate, plenty of other people will try to overcome their limits just as you have. You’ll become a role model to all the low-ranking Blazers who dream of accomplishing things beyond their abilities. Your dauntless spirit will inspire numerous copycats, whether you like it or not. But the reckless actions of those dreamers won’t always be to their benefit, and more often than not, they’ll end up disturbing the order of the Blazer world that we’ve carefully built up. You’re no longer just worthless to the Kurogane family, Ikki. The existence of Another One Kurogane Ikki is a threat to the order we aim to protect.”

“Don’t give me that bullshit!” Stella leaped to her feet, the metal chair clattering to the floor behind her. Hair ablaze, she glared at Itsuki. “I was a fool for thinking you were an even remotely reasonable man! You dare call yourself a father after saying all that?!”

There was a feral gleam in her eyes, and it looked like she might even attack Itsuki depending on what he said next. A weaker man would have been too intimidated to speak, but naturally, the head...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.9.2025
• Reihe/Serie: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
• Illustrationen: Riku Misora
• Übersetzer: Riku Misora
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Schlagworte: Engagement • Fantasy Romance • Light Novel • Little Sister • Magic • Magic Academy • teenage protagonist
• ISBN-10: 1-7183-4724-3 / 1718347243
• ISBN-13: 978-1-7183-4724-3 / 9781718347243