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Hahah... you've even learned to preach, now? Could it be? Your days of banishment have made you the lecturesome kind?

...Tytus.

Why would you let those logos bind you?

—Listen, Radiant Knight!

Weren't you always prattling on and on about those rancid traditions... urging us to—use the most traditional methods to decide victory?

A charge, a skirmish, an all-expending effort.

I will trample... all that you are!

Left-hand Knight is composed and steady! Does he plan to decide this with one final plunge?!

And the Radiant Knight is—now the Radiant Knight's slowly raising that bizarre weapon—

Who will be stand victorious after this final clash? What are you waiting for, audience?! You have the power to show your support for these knights, so do it—!

Is that the Candle Knight, Droste? What's she here for?

Maybe she's waiting for someone... quit staring, hurry up and sneak a picture... who knows if we can hit on some major scandal...

The Candle Knight! Madam, I'm very sorry to leave you unattended. Are you looking for someone?

It's alright, it was brash to come without notifying anyone. I just wanted to take a look at how the Radiant Knight cuts her figure.

After all, I imagine it's almost over.

Yes, Left-hand Knight Sir Tytus Topola lost ten minutes ago to the Radiant Knight. Sir Tytus has incredible strength, but he can't be too hopeful after falling into the losers' bracket in the first round.

Indeed.

Did you... really come just to meet the Radiant Knight?

I want to see. See just how different she is now, compared to what I've heard in the rumors of knights.

All the crowd's gone rushing over.

R—Right. Actually, ever since the Radiant Knight officially returned to competition, she's barely cooperated with our standard service activities.

She constantly leaves arenas without saying a word, and scheduled interviews and all sorts of PR items get rejected. It really makes your head spin.

Though actually, I think there's even more reporters mobbing the Radiant Knight than usual today. I wonder what that's about?

Ah... sorry, can you just let me through...

Miss Margaret, what are your views on the Infected knight who passed away on the field? Will this affect you in any way?

Madam Radiant Knight, do you have anything to say about the Knights Association's recent decision? Can infection actually contribute to an unfair playing field?

Ah, Miss Margaret, is it possible to reveal anything about the state of your infection? Can you confirm if the Knights Association's measures to keep it confidential are a disservice to the spectators and the other knights?

There are reports of you getting close to a few Sarkaz women! Who are they to you? Give an explanation, please!

Madam Radiant Knight! Please respond—do you intend to become the spiritual leader of the Infected knights?

—Will you be the second coming of the Blood Knight—

I won't be answering your questions.

Can we take that as an admission? Then what relation do you and those Sarkaz—

Well met, Madam Nearl.

And you are...?

The Candle Knight, Droste! The Candle Knight was waiting outside the arena for the Radiant Knight!

Give the schedule printout to me... that's right, they'll meet each other on the field... hey, get a snap of this, quickly! Snap it!

May we... walk and talk?

(I presume you don't want the media haranguing you any longer, either?)

Ah... yes.

Right then. Let's go somewhere else.

I'm sorry, please keep your distance—the press conference will be held at a later time, please can everyone just be patient for now! Patience, please!

Now then...

You've been through a lot, legend of Kazimierz.

Your banishment has conversely cast much of a veil of mystery on 'The Radiant Knight'... the holy, haloed knight, the awe-inspiring golden pegasus, the hero who returned like a shooting star...

I saw as I came close today, you were still very young, and disconcerted by such a sudden situation... Margaret Nearl, this is the real, living person.

Come what may, I thank you for helping me just now.

I assume you're a knight too, though I don't believe I know you?

It's been a while since someone asked me who I was. More than who I am, they care who they wish I was.

Er, I'm very sorry. I haven't been back in Kazimierz for too long...

...Heheh.

Are you concerned that because you don't recognize me... I may fly into a rage?

I can tell, you're quite unlike anyone else.

My, now, thank you for the praise.

I'm very pleased myself to get to know such a Radiant Knight. My name is Viviana Droste.

Or perhaps, you may also call me The Candle Knight.

The Candle Knight... no, Miss Droste, thank you once again for your help today. Were you seeking me for any reason?

Before long, we'll face each other on the field.

You are an Infected, and one who was once met with banishment. Make no mistake, I have no habit of connecting with my opponents before a match.

I come from Leithanien; I am an expatriate, living in this bustling city under an identity I could never imagine.

Kazimierz's recognition is already yours, Miss Droste.

I hear the Radiant Knight never approved of the current system of knighthood, and so, you were consequently banished. Do you still feel the same way?

The knights of Kazimierz are forgetting their obligation as we speak.

Have you ever been to the most destitute corners of Kazimierz? Conflict, starvation, infection... the common person suffers enormously, while the knights hide in their cities, making great shows of peace and prosperity.

The spirit of knighthood is almost completely lost. It's a legacy for capital to wantonly toy with.

How is it not a form of disgrace?

...I see.

It seems—it is you who stands as a true knight.

But you are... still no more than a knight.

How about your sister? She's been active on the field for the past while.

Has she renounced... the path of knighthood?

Miss Droste... and Miss Margaret, good evening.

Good evening, Mr. McKee.

Thank you for tending to the commotion just now.

...*Sigh*. So you do have that much self-awareness...

With two Grand Knights such as yourselves, the masses could make each and every move a hot topic. Put the two of you together in front of the media...

But never mind all that, there's always some way to sort it out. Miss Droste, you should be preparing for your meeting with the Leithanian noble tomorrow.

If you would, I'd appreciate you avoid exacerbating uncertain factors for the next while.

Such as, meeting with an Infected knight?

It seems the noble in question has come for your sake, Miss Droste. You have a celebrity status to the Leithanians too.

Mieszko Industries is very willing to assist them with construction planning in Leithanien, but the one putting the final seal on this trade contract is you, Miss Droste.

Of course... it is my obligation.

It seems I must apologize, Madam Radiant Knight, that I'm unable to continue my chat with you tonight.

It's alright. You gave me a pleasant surprise... that Kazimierz still has knights such as yourself.

The next we meet will be on the field.

Yes.

I look forward to the day.

A final word of advice... Madam Radiant Knight.

The storm is nearing.

The trails will be especially radiant in the starry sky, these coming days of ours.