End of Volume 2: The time has finally come.

The three of us get inside the ballroom, and everyone stops talking and immediately looking at us. Giovanni is still putting her arm around my neck. Everyone is starting to whisper with each other. Then Giovanni says,

"You can go back to your family. But keep it a secret that I lose to you. I do not want any of those weaklings with big-headed to come and challenge me."

I smile and reply,

"Yes, your highness. I understand. I think that match was unfair, your highness. The way you swung the sword and sometimes you missed your attacks, it feels like your highness is way better when using a spear or a halberd than a sword. Next time your highness wants a rematch, I want your highness not to take it easy on me."

Giovanni is smiling at me. It's a different kind of smile. It's really her honest smile, a smile that I can tell that she's really happy and excited. She says,

"You really are the only one who can marry my daughter."