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The Blood Knight has successfully made his way to the finals, becoming only the second knight in the history of the Kazimierz Major to have a chance of defending his title.

However, the Blood Knight's status as an Infected continues to draw criticism. A General Chamber of Commerce spokesman came out with this statement: 'The Blood Knight will not be treated differently on the basis of his status as an Infected'––

Nevertheless, some knight families do not agree with this statement, and in light of the recent power outage and recurrence of the Great Separation, an incredible amount of public pressure has been mounting. Next, we invite a representative of the Knights Association to speak on the matter––

...Dikaiopolis! The Blood Knight!

Haha! Now that's what I'm talking about! That's how an Infected knight should be!

If the Radiant Knight defeats the Wind Knight, then...

It'll be Infected against Infected.

The champion of the Major will be decided between the Infected.

Haha! Isn't that a good thing?

We'll show those bigwigs that their shining city isn't so invincible after all. Then, the Blood Knight and the Radiant Knight will tear off their veil of secrecy and reveal their crimes––

The Infected will finally taste victory!

If only things could be so simple.

As for us, what do we do next?

Ahaha... Well, it's not like we have any future in the Grand Knight Territory anyway.

But we can get our hands on some legal papers and find some place, maybe a nice village, to quietly live our lives.

That's not what we set out to do.

We're not ready to stash away our armor and pick up the plow just yet, Sona!

Are we not fighting to make sure those suffering from Oripathy can be treated fairly?

The purpose of us informing the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi about what the K.G.C.C. has been doing in Area 0... Was that not to save more Infected?!

Our job here isn't done yet!

I can't really argue with that, Sona.

If we leave now, it'd be like giving up halfway.

Sona?

Why will most of the Infected be left behind?

No, that isn't the right question. Let me think... Why do the Infected... never seem to matter?

Workers exposed to high-risk environments, farmers with no way to avoid Catastrophes, the homeless who wander between cities with nowhere to go... These are the people most afflicted by Oripathy.

...A refined gemstone.

That might be the first Originium the knight-nobles ever saw.

Of course Oripathy doesn't concern them.

Why do you pose that question?

No reason in particular.

Will Szewczyk go with us?

What nonsense are you going on about now?

Oh, you were here all along.

How's the wife and kid?

Well. That's why I came by to give my regards. As long as they're safe, anything else goes.

However, I am no Infected. On the face of it, I can even retain my legal status as a knight.

I don't plan to stay in the Grand Knight Territory. I'll use the prize money I earned over the years to buy some property and start a new life in a different city.

Have you considered living somewhere other than a nomadic city? It'll probably be better for avoiding unwanted eyes and ears.

That isn't 'living,' that's called 'surviving'

Anyway, I'm here to say goodbye. The Major isn't over yet, and there are many people moving in and out. It's a good opportunity to quietly slip out of the Grand Knight Territory.

A new city, huh...

Pinus Sylvestris Knightclub, there's something I have to tell you all.

The fact that the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi has been informed of the Armorless Union and of the Infected containment and treatment facility does not necessarily mean that they'll immediately move to depose the K.G.C.C.––

––No, I'd go far as to say that right now, they don't even have the ability to threaten the General Chamber of Commerce.

You likely picked up on this as well, right?

Call me cold if you want, but this has nothing to do with me anymore.

For the sake of the short time we fought side-by-side... Take care of yourselves. Don't challenge the city, Flametail.

What, did you just show up to rain on our parade?

This is why I can't stand knight-nobles.

Challenge... the city, huh.

It sounds just like one of those silly knight novels...

Doctor.

I've been your bodyguard for a while. So... what do you think of me?

I'll be honest. Just being in the same as room as you... makes my heart beat a little faster, you know?

Do you need a medic?;......;Now's not the time for personal questions.

Aww... That's too bad.

But I think... You're acting dense on purpose?

Your silence definitely gives you that sort of mysterious allure, but... If you're always so absorbed in your work, Doctor, you'll end up burning out.

This is a business inquiry regarding the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi's partnership with Rhodes Island... Your opinion of me is very important.

Doctor! Nearl reached the grand finals!

'The Wind Knight Forfeits, the Radiant Knight Advances with a Bye!' It was a headline in today's paper!

The Wind Knight is only one step away from retirement, and most likely doesn't want to go out with a loss to the Radiant Knight.

Really makes me jealous of that Radiant Knight, seeing how much you care about her.

G-Gravel?

Oh, I didn't mean anything by that.

...At least for now.

Oh, uh... Haha...

(D-Doctor, don't you think Gravel has been in a bad mood recently? She seems to be getting more and more... Huh? You think it's her personality?)

(Um, all right. If that's what you believe...)

Hmm...

Wait... Hold on...

How many men do I have?

Three squads.

What about you and Monique?

We have other work to do.

Then...

Don't even think about Darksteel.

They also have their jobs to do.

Is the Union...

If you've figured it out, you'd do best to behave yourself and act like you don't know anything. You do want to live, don't you?

...Yes.

So, with these three squads, I'm responsible for guarding the Major arena and serving as the early warning, right?

Correct.

...for the battle of the Blood Knight and the Radiant Knight?

Correct.

...and with the possibility of coming face-to-face with a Silverlance Pegasus?

Correct.

...Alright. Are you asking me to commit suicide...?

I wouldn't put it that way. Just don't do anything, and you'll be fine.

How much longer are you going to use me?

––I'm glad you're so self-aware.

Kazimierz is like a tower.

What's going to happen to me after the Major is over?

Depends on your performance. If you're just asking me though, at least...

I'd prefer to let you live.

A tower with no survivors.

Uncle...

You've already brought things to this step, doing whatever you feel like, with no concern for others' opinions.