Victory In The Name Of Naiye Lycoris!

Young Master Naiye was punishing his own knight, Weiluxika.

Unlike the heavy atmosphere over the Elemental Knights, who had lost discipline and honor, Young Master Naiye at moments like this seemed more like he was toying with the Dark Knight Weiluxika.

Weiluxika lay across Naiye’s lap! Her perky buttocks and full, firm thighs were particularly eye-catching.

Then, with each smack, they rose and fell continuously!

Those full parts, rounded and toned from long training, showed distinct undulations and made crisp sounds with each slap.

Seeing Weiluxika’s face flushed all over made one unsure whether this was truly a punishment.

“Ugh…”

Naiye stopped venting; his right hand, after the spanking, gently stroked the dark markings on Weiluxika’s thigh.

On the Dark Knight Weiluxika’s milk-white skin she now wore only a dark, form-fitting one-piece that clung tightly to her flesh.

Her hands were likewise clad in long, thin gloves of the same dark hue, and her thighs were wrapped in black stockings that rose above the knees.

Visually, the pale skin contrasted with the black attire to create an excellent allure.

The texture was soft and cool, with a superb feel to the touch.

Weiluxika was dressed so thinly now because this was the undergarment worn beneath armor to protect the skin.

Soon she would be fully armed, donning a complete set of dark armor, taking up the Dark Sky Halberd, and heading to the dueling ground to fight.

“Young Master?”

Weiluxika regained herself and turned to look at Young Master Naiye.

Young Master Naiye’s injury was minor—only his left arm had been hurt; it was already oiled with salve and bandaged, not needing full wrapping.

The bandage only covered his left forearm, and it still smelled faintly of medicine; Naiye’s left palm was unobstructed.

“Hm…”

But Young Master Naiye was lost in thought, his crimson pupils calm and deep.

This matter did indeed fit within Naiye’s plan.

But it was only half the plan—going early this morning to repair Train No.1 had been the main objective, and a convenient way to snoop for intelligence.

The Engineering Knights and those Ruffian hot girls had revealed that intel earlier; Naiye was of course not stingy and had rewarded each of them.

But the later appearance of the Flame Lance Knight Manaen was truly unexpected.

What surprised Naiye even more was her strength and fanaticism.

Naiye had originally assumed that the defensive magic shield would successfully hold against her in the end.

But unexpectedly it shattered after holding for only a second!

Who could withstand that…

Most importantly, the pain itself was real and intense.

It made the young master cry out in a most embarrassing manner.

It was really, truly humiliating!

The Flame Lance Knight, or rather the Elemental Knights, were overwhelmingly stronger than him; no wonder they had taken the third sector.

Naiye even suspected that the third sector had most likely been breached by Manaen leading the assault.

That proved her power was indeed formidable.

But…

Smack~!

After a final light slap, Naiye told Weiluxika to get up and spoke to her earnestly.

“This is my order to you! Defeat her in the name of Naiye Lycoris!”

“Yes! I will give my all to defeat the opponent for Young Master Naiye!”

The Dark Knight Weiluxika instantly restructured her stance; her dark hair was braided into two long plaits that stood up high.

The dark markings on the left side of her body seemed to flicker as if responding to Weiluxika’s fighting spirit.

Ordinary people would be afraid to see the dark patterns, but Young Master Naiye had long grown used to this abyssal color.

Her aura grew severely austere and sharp; the dark atmosphere made her seem like a bottomless abyss that carried unspeakable dread!

Naiye had brought the Dark Knight Weiluxika alone precisely so his female knight would defeat them!

The Flame Lance Knight Manaen would be the first Auriel of the female knights to fall to Weiluxika and the Dark Sky Halberd!

Young Master Naiye personally helped his Dark Knight Weiluxika don her armor.

Then they went to the Academy’s dueling platform.

The dueling platform was the only place at the Auriel Knight Academy where honorable duels were held.

This place was rarely opened, because usually only the two top knights qualified to perform a glorious duel upon it.

It was a bit excessive to have two knights duel on stage merely as punishment.

But this kind of punishment, where both sides must give their all, did align with the Academy’s principles.

Since both were being punished—though most of the responsibility lay with the Flame Lance Knight Manaen, and a smaller part with the Dark Knight Weiluxika for not staying close to protect her master.

This forced both parties to etch this crucial duel into their memories as retribution for their derelictions.

The memory left by this duel would be carved into their hearts.

But for the Dark Knight Weiluxika, this was less a punishment and more an order from her master.

She would give everything to secure victory for Young Master Naiye.

For the Flame Lance Knight Manaen, however, this was a tremendous punishment and humiliation.

To wash away her shame and restore the Elemental Knights’ honor, she too must fight with all her might and remember this duel.

And after this duel, she absolutely would not forget it…

However, on the way to the dueling platform, Naiye and Weiluxika had just stepped out when they encountered an unexpected person.

“Th-that… Young Master Naiye.”

A girl had been waiting by the door specifically to see, or perhaps pay respects to, Young Master Naiye.

It was the leader of those Ruffian Knights—the pigtailed hot girl!

“You came to see me, huh? I’m very happy.”

Young Master Naiye lit up with his familiar cheerful smile, making the pigtailed girl blush immediately.

But she quickly composed herself and handed Naiye a gift.

A cake—a pastry well-suited as a gift.

“I’m terribly sorry… it’s all my fault, I couldn’t…”

The pigtailed boss had dropped her previous bratty delinquent pose and now looked more like a little girl visiting her idol.

Naiye happily accepted the gift and shook his head in reply.

“How is it your fault? You protected me at the time; if anyone is at fault it’s that Manaen—she’s the one that hurt me!”

Actually, there was another reason the pigtailed girl was so shy, one that she and all the Engineering Knights hadn’t expected.

They had originally thought the handsome man who repaired the train was merely an engineer from the Lycoris household, but they didn’t expect Young Master Naiye to have come personally to fix the train!

This left her both delighted and crestfallen.

The delight was that she had almost gone on a date with Young Master Naiye—and almost hooked up with him!

The disappointment was that Manaen had completely ruined it and even injured Young Master Naiye!

“I still owe you a date. Next time, if there’s a chance, let’s meet at Train Station No.1!”

“…!”

The pigtailed hot girl’s heavily made-up eyes widened as she was surprised to hear that Young Master Naiye actually remembered the date.

“Thank you very much, I’ll be ready.”

Naiye nodded and continued forward.

The Dark Knight Weiluxika stepped up to the pigtailed girl and bowed her head in thanks.

“Thank you for protecting Young Master Naiye.”

“No, it’s nothing.”

After saying that, Weiluxika quickly caught up with Young Master Naiye, leaving the pigtailed girl behind with an excited expression.

When Naiye arrived at the duel arena, he was truly stunned by the vastness of the venue.

Before him stretched extensive stands, with the dueling ground at the center.

The dueling ground was very beautiful and neat, possessing an aura of sanctity and holiness.

Only the Student Council knights were fully armed in the entire arena; other students were forbidden from wearing armor.

The Disciplinary Committee member, wearing a petite beret, maintained order; everyone sat orderly and quiet.

And on the whole dueling platform there was only one high dais, from which one could survey the entire venue.

And Young Master Naiye was heading up to that high dais.