Chivalry of a Dark Knight [Batman x Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]

CH15: A Game and a Stage (prt 1)

That question caught the Russian Blazer off-guard.

"What? You...y-you mean the Batman?"

Suddenly, a histrionic laugh sounded from behind the swordswoman.

"Oh-hohohohoho! So THAT is what this really about."

Edelweiss glanced back to see a lanky individual that wore a dark jester outfit with a striped jester cap and dark green ruffles around his neck. His face was framed by two long bangs of black hair and was hidden behind a mask that had a black laughing smile.

"Hiraga-kun." Edelweiss addressed.

The one known as Hiraga scampered closer in an imp-like fashion.

"But I'm ever so curious, Edelweiss-sama. What made you think he would be here?"

"He goes wherever there are criminals, it seemed like a logical conclusion. But why are YOU here?" she asked looking at him with suspicion. "Aren't you supposed to be with your classmates?"

Hiraga's movements became more animatedly exaggerated, pointed in finger in the air with realization.

"Ah yes, a message from Wallenstein-sensei: You are to go to Yamanashi, near the Saiko Lake."

Edelweiss remembered that area was where Wallenstein intended to use Rebellion resources for a 'Training Camp' of sorts to recruit more students for the Akatsuki. Or to use intended terms, it was basically like an entrance exam.

She also remembered that there happened to be a certain person who was currently residing in the area.

"Hmph." Edelweiss uttered softly with her lips curled. "I am to serve as a distraction then? Tell him I already have orders from-"

"What if I were to tell you that this order came directly from Great Leader Tyrant?" Hiraga interrupted.

This sent the silver-clad woman into silence. Edelweiss was usually good at masking her emotions but Hiraga could notice the conflict etched in her eyes and laughed out in glee.

"Hehehehe! This mission of yours was more to you than just an order, wasn't it?"

She still didn't say anything but that didn't stop Hiraga from continuing to speak.

"You fascinate me, Edelweiss-sama. I heard, that since being abandoned by your own country, you became a mere 'sellsword'. A wandering Ronin who lost her meaning in picking up her blade, a warrior without a purpose! And yet here I see you more driven than you've been in years. I wonder what is about this Batman that held your personal interest? That has you so-"

Edelweiss wasn't the least bit interested in his monologue and paid him no mind but as he prattled on. But something caught her attention. It wasn't what he said, it was something else entirely. A feeling, like a surge that crept over her body.

Suddenly, her eyes widened and her jaw dropped and then without warning, she about faced and leaped. The amount of Mana pumped in her legs propelled her high enough to jump atop of the wall of shipping containers before she then leaped again, disappearing from Hiraga's view.

"Now that was quite rude." Hiraga chuckled incredulously.

Though despite his remark, Hiraga did internally shudder at the thought that something had disturbed her. What could possibly effect the World's Strongest Swordswoman in this way?

"Oh well." he shrugged and turned to Volkoff. "At least I get to have a new toy to play with."

Hiraga unfurled his fingers and above his palm appeared a ball of steel wire that seemed to pulse like a heartbeat. It was his Device, Black Widow.