There are days like that,

Where the sky is exceptionally clear, the breeze is cool, and the sunlight is warm, creating an unbelievably cozy atmosphere.

For some, it's the perfect day for exercise, and for others, a day to enjoy a book on a bench or have a picnic in the park.

It's refreshingly pleasant, but—

Thud… thud…

For someone, it might be the kind of weather that doesn’t care about their feelings at all.

Knights and soldiers surrounded a woman, pointing swords and spears at her.

The woman had already bled profusely, with no part of her unscathed.

If anyone were to witness this, they would scold the men for dishonoring their honor and oppressing a woman, but those who remembered the screams of comrades who died at this woman's hands would have instead beaten down those who criticized them.@@novelbin@@

This woman was no weakling.

"Speaking with the enemy like this is dishonorable, and I owe my fallen comrades an apology, but I must ask: How is it that one who once held the rank of your lieutenant general betrayed us?"

"...Asking for the reason now is foolish. If you’re going to kill me, do it without hesitation. My sword will aim for your necks without mercy."

"......"

Swish!

Despite trembling, the knights, with a sigh, gathered their resolve and faced the woman.

"Don’t hesitate."

It seemed like he was speaking to a fellow knight, but his words were a reminder to himself as he unsheathed his sword. The other knights followed suit, without hesitation.

Once a loyal retainer of Offen, she now stood before them as the one who had betrayed the family and threatened its head.

"...A damn resilient life."

Her name was Elza.

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