My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが)

I can take a walk by myself, you know.

We cannot take any risks while His Majesty is away.

Kilika is far more amazing than I am.

She improves herself every day.

While Princess Kilika is certainly impressive,

you must understand that you will be the one to lead our nation someday, Princess Amelia.

I wish to terminate our engagement, Princess Amelia.

I wasn't the one who decided it. Talk to my father.

Liam says he doesn't want to marry you.

It's because you're the Child of Blight.

You have committed an unforgivable sin.

I did no such thing!

The Child of Blight cannot be heir to the throne!

That mantle belongs to Princess Kilika!

Kilika, I'll leave right away. So please...

What, you want me to just let you go?

You have no such right, Child of Blight.

Hey, can you tone it down a little?

Who are you, and why would you stand by this criminal?

Just your friendly neighborhood assassin who got to know her recently.

MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN

OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S

Now you've gone and wounded Liam?

Just adding to your list of crimes, I see.

You keep calling her a criminal and so forth. So what exactly has she done, hmm?

My own sister gave me poison disguised as a healing potion.

And nobody is allowed to harm a royal. Not even another royal!

- How awful! - Pure evil!

- Damn Child of Blight! - Princess Kilika...

No! It really was a healing potion!

You'd accuse me of concocting all this?

Do you see now?

Granted, you've returned a fugitive to us, and for that, you have my thanks.

Akira!

Don't look into her eyes!

It's too late.

I've already activated my Mesmerize skill.

This man's heart now belongs to me.

So there's nobody left to take your side.

- Apologize. - Huh?

Dismiss Mesmerize right now and apologize to Akira.

Only he has the right to decide how he acts and feels.

You're crossing the line by trying to take that away from him!

Where's this coming from? You've never snapped at me before!

Oh, settle down.

It didn't affect me.

My Mesmerize didn't take?

It doesn't work on someone of a much higher level.

That's always the case with mind-control skills.

I simply don't believe that this nobody is stronger than me!

You can call me names after you admit you framed your sister.

Me? Frame her?

I find it hard to believe she'd lie to anyone in order to hurt them.

Soldiers! Kill this man!

Men!

Put your bows away!

Father?

What is happening here?

Your Majesty, Princess Amelia committed the grave sin of...

I wasn't asking you.

Kilika, what is all this about?

F-Father, I wasn't expecting you back from your inspection so soon.

Business called me back. Now, I am asking you the meaning of this.

Princess Kilika did nothing wrong!

This is all Princess Amelia's fault.

It is as the soldiers say, Your Majesty.

You used Mesmerize on the troops? Dismiss it at once.

I shall hand down your punishment later.

I will see to it that Kilika makes up for what she's done.

Father...

Allow me to apologize in her stead.

It was cowardly of her to attack, overwhelming you with numbers.

Now then, if you're done here, kindly leave.

Listen, Father! Akira helped me and brought me all the way here.

Whatever their reasons, other races are not to set foot in our lands.

Then I'm going with Akira. I shouldn't be here anyway.

You're mistaken if you expect to waltz out of here!

You are my successor. It is your duty to lead this kingdom one day.

She has the right to decide what she wants to do.

Stay out of this, outsider.

I may be an outsider, but that only means I've got no reason to heed you.

I'm willing to do whatever it takes to defend her choice.

Y-Your Majesty...

My deepest apologies. I've disgraced myself.

By this man's hand?

Yes.

Then you meant it when you said you'd do whatever it takes.

Very well. I challenge you to a duel.

The victor will have the final say.

Father!

Kilika shall fight as my proxy.

As per elven tradition, the duel will be held beneath the Holy Tree!

I'm so sorry, Akira. I dragged you into this.

Don't worry about it. I chose to stick my nose in your business.

By the way, what's this "Child of Blight" crap she was going on about?

Elven legend says that with pairs of twins, one won't resemble their parents.

They are a Child of Blight that will bring nothing but calamity to our land.

Wait, you two are twins?

Wasn't the need to kill the blighted twin deemed myth and done away with long ago?

Yes, but I nevertheless do not share my parents' hair or eye colors.

That much is fact.

I still can't believe your own flesh and blood would call you such a name.

She must know how much it hurts you.

I think your hair and eyes are really pretty, though.

Huh?

Master, your Conceal Presence...

I know. I won't use it.

This'll be pointless if I don't score a clear and decisive victory.

Akira, Kilika is the finest elven swordsman alive.

Be on your guard.

You sure hold her in high regard.

We used to be close.

I've seen how tirelessly she works to better herself.

She's my darling little sister.

Prove you are a worthy royal by handling this affair.

I will see it done.

Do you believe you can beat me without unsheathing your blade?

I don't want to slip up and kill you.

Try it if you'd like. You'd only be giving me a better chance to regain my father's trust.

Amelia.

You got angry on my behalf earlier.

It showed just how much you care.

Thank you.

Anyway, just sit tight.

Once I beat her, you'll be free to do whatever you wish.

Akira...

In my royal name, I hereby sanction this duel.

Begin!

I see she's not considered the elves' best for nothing.

Your sister is pretty skilled, but Master still has the upper hand.

Think you've got this in the bag, do you?

Surrender before you get hurt.

Don't you dare mock me!

What?

A wind element buff?

It's the only magic Kilika can use.

However, she put all her focus into mastering it.

Why are you crying?

Nonsense! Do you not see this dazzling smile?!

You call that a smile?

Give it a rest already.

Even now, you're still precious to her.

Can't you just make up?

Over my dead body!

I could never make peace with the girl who took everything from me!

Night! Keep Amelia safe!

As you wish!

I have nothing left!