Knight

That day ,Kaito was shocked, thinking he had been confessed by the princess..

Kaito, with a funny face, said, "Nope, I don't want to be king!"

The princess, surprised, laughed, "Hahahaha! The real Kaito would say yes!"

She then confidently added, "But I won't give up!"

Kaito smiled, guiding the princess back to the palace and gently placing her in a wheelchair.

The maid and her knight hurried over, looking upset. "Where did you both go? You made us worry!"

The princess reassured them, "It's okay, I was just taking a walk around town with him."

The maid and knight " we were so happy you able to be speaking again."

Kaito, using his restructuring power, focused on healing the princess's leg, mending her bones. "Now try to walk," he encouraged, "I've healed your leg."

The princess stood up from the wheelchair, attempting to walk slowly, but she fell back.

Tears welled up, but they were tears of joy. "It doesn't hurt anymore!" she exclaimed happily.

Kaito gently patted her head. "It should be okay now. Do some exercises for about a week, and you'll be walking perfectly again."

"I have to go now, so don't miss me too much," Kaito softly said. "You can find me anytime after this, but let's not try to confess love again. It might make things awkward." Hahaha

With those words, Kaito said his goodbye, leaving a gentle warmth in the princess's heart.

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At the training hall

"Hello, Sam! Did you find the knight who will protect me?"

"Not yet. There aren't any candidates who are good enough."

"Just find someone who's willing to be with me. We'll train them later. We're not weaklings who just want to be protected; it's just for show."

"Why don't you try fighting them? Give them a little lesson about how the world works."

"Hmm—okay. Hey, Simon, set me up with a knight who's strong enough. I don't want any pretenders hiding behind their commander."

Kaito picked up a wooden sword and walked to the middle of the arena. "Come on, everyone! I'll make you all cry like babies!" he said with a big grin. "I've always wanted to say that."

The knights looked at each other, unsure if Kaito was serious. Some of them stepped forward with their practice swords, feeling a bit angry

They all rushed at Kaito, but with a plan. One swung his sword at Kaito's head, while two others came from the sides, aiming for his body.

Kaito noticed and thought, "Hmm—Simon really taught them something useful." Before they could reach him, he stepped towards the one in the middle and deflected the sword. He skillfully redirected the other two, causing them to aim at the wrong target.

Now off-balance, the attacking knights collided into each other. Kaito took the chance to spin around, lightly tapping each with his wooden sword. "Not bad," he chuckled, "but you'll need more practice to beat me!"

Simon observed from the sidelines, muttering to himself, "No doubt about it—his memory and mind are intact, just his soul has changed. Alright, everyone, you can't match him yet. Maira, it's your turn. You need to learn how to face the strongest person in the world."

Maira stepped up with determination. Kaito thought, "Another challenger, and she's a girl? How is Sylvian the author made the novel with harem tag , when she's a girl ? Never mind, I'll finish this quickly."

They bowed to each other, but as Kaito rose, Maira was already in his face. Kaito easily deflected her sword with a swift move.

"Hey, Simon, you really teaching her some sneaky moves, huh?" Kaito teased.

Maira, pushed back by Kaito's strength, steadied herself, gripping her sword tightly. She began to release a powerful aura, signaling she was getting serious.

"This girl really means business," Kaito thought. He glanced at Simon, who nodded, giving a hint to challenge her more.

"Come at me with everything you've got—I can handle it,"

She jumped at Kaito with blinding speed, her energy glowing brightly around her. When their powers clashed, the impact was so powerful that it kicked up dust everywhere.

"He must be really hurt after taking that," someone said, surprised by the strength of her attack.

Simon, watching the fight, calmly said, "Even with my full power, I can't scratch him. He's the strongest human in the world and our leader. I learned from him myself."

After the dust settled, it appeared that Maira had passed out in Kaito's arms.

The others were silent, realizing just how strong their leader, Kaito, really was.

One of them spoke up, "What about her, Kaito? Do you want to make her your personal guard? If she stays here, her power won't grow. It seems like wherever you go, you attract talented woman . "

Kaito sighed, "That's why I shouldn't have come here. But she is incredibly strong. Come, take her, and we'll discuss this later."

After a while, Maira woke up from her fainting. "Commander, it seems like our ace is awake after a nice nap," someone said.

Maira was confused about what had happened, but she was really scared about the big power gap between her and Kaito—it was like night and day.

"So, how was your fight with Kaito?" the commander asked. "He's strong, right? I'm making you his guard for the next three years. Go and explore the world with him. Your questions about your limits—he can help you find the answers."

At night

Sam asked, "Why did you reject Simon's offer to take her as your personal guard?"

Kaito replied, "That kid's eyes are full of revenge and a thirst for power. She'd be hard to handle. Let's just forget about her and focus on getting back to the estate tomorrow. Get some sleep early."

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The next morning, Sam and Kaito prepared to head back to the estate. Their carriage arrived at the front door, accompanied by the princess and her knight.

As they stepped out, the princess smiled and said, "Safe travels, Kaito and Sam. Let us know if you need anything on your journey."

Kaito nodded and replied, "Thank you, Your Highness. We appreciate your kindness."

"Make sure to take care of your health, and don't forget to visit our estate - it's truly beautiful," Kaito said.

The princess nodded, smiling warmly. "I will certainly visit you later."

With that, they climbed into the carriage, ready for the journey back. As they settled inside, they were surprised to find Maira already there.

"What are you doing here?" Kaito asked.

"Maira handed them a letter. "Simon asked me to deliver this message."

Kaito opened the note and read silently , "Hey Kaito, please take care of her. This is revenge for leaving us before. I'm getting tired of handling a girl like her, so let me have a break. Have a safe trip."

Kaito tore the letter with a forced smile, and Sam chuckled. "That guy always tests my patience," Kaito muttered.

In frustration, Kaito ignited a small flame in his hand and launched it towards Simon's room, causing the entire area to explode into chaos. Yet, Simon merely laughed amid the wreckage. "That's our leader!" he joked amidst hearty laughter.

Kaito shook his head, grinning despite himself at the playful exchange. With Maira on board, their journey back to the estate began .

While on board, Kaito turned to Maira and asked, "Why didn't you refuse him? You could have been the leader of the knights. It would have offered more stability in terms of salary and housing."

Maira looked resolute. "With us, the journey will be hard, and you might even die. I don't care about your revenge or anything else. If you can't follow my lead, it's not too late to leave this carriage," Kaito cautioned.

Maira shook her head. "No, I will follow you, sir. It is my responsibility. I can't turn back on a decision that's already official. I'm ready to face any challenges."

Sam, who had been listening quietly, chimed in with a soft laugh. "She really is like your stepdaughter , isn't she, Kaito?"

He laughed warmly. "Yeah, that girl.. Where is she now, anyway?"

"Last I heard, she was off on an adventure in a nearby country. But don't worry, you've trained her well. Maira, just so you know, she's the strongest around your age."

Maira felt a bit jealous but also determined. "I'll train even harder until I can beat her."

Kaito and Sam both laughed warmly. "We'll make sure of that," Kaito said, giving Maira a supportive pat on the back.

They talked happily in the carriage, sharing laughs and stories along the way. The trip to the estate was full of warmth

Sam told stories of past adventures that filled Maira with dreams and inspiration. Kaito added his funny tales, making everyone laugh even more.

As the estate came into view, it looked like their home was near. Maira was shocked by how fancy the estate was, but she was determined to become stronger .

As they arrived at the mansion, their family greeted them warmly, saying, "Welcome back home!"