Magic Sword

Ethan Chapter 1

As my mother smiled, the door to her bedroom opened.

Ethan: "Excuse me."

Sara: "Oh! You're the swordsman from the day of the attack!"

Ethan: "Im sorry I couldnt tell you my name that day."

Sara: " Think nothing of it. Im grateful for the help you gave me."

???: "Your Majesty, you summoned me?"

Queen: "Yes, thank you very much of coming."

Surely... This is the mage, Ray. I saw him speaking with my father once or twice.

Ray: "...Why must I be stared at by some strange woman?"

Sara: "Excuse me. I am Sara of Theodore."

Ray: "I see. You are he princess the Queen mentioned in her letter."

Ray looked at me over with cold eyes.

Queen: "Ethan, Ray. King Arthur has stolen this country's sacred sword. The sacred sword is our country's precious treasure. Wont you please lend your strength to Sara so that she can get it back?"

Ethan: "Of course. In order to repay my debt to the former King, I will accompany the princess."

Ray: "..."

Queen: "Ray, is it difficult for you, after all?"

Ray: "No, I will of course do what I can."

My mother nodded approvingly at the two replies.

Queen: "Sara, I have asked one other person to accompany you."

Sara: "Who is it?"

Queen: "Please travel to the Elven Village. There you will find an elf named Estel, who will also hel you. I have already written a letter to Estel."

Sara: "I understand."

Queen: "...Sara! Please, do not...do not place yourself in danger unnecessarily."

It was bound to become hazardous on this journey. I could not lightly promise that there would be no danger.

As I stood there, not knowing how to answer, Ethan moved to stand next to me.

Ethan: "Please dont worry, Your Majesty. I will protect Princess Sara."

Sara: "I... Im not some weakling who needs protecting!"

Ethan: "What are you talking about? Its only normal to protect women."

Sara: "I am not that weak!"

Ethan: "Well, you were certainly no match for King Arthur, were you?"

Sara: "Th...that was..."

Queen: "Sara, these men will be sharing your journey. Please dont be so stubborn."

Sara: "...Yes, mother."