Nene 2

At the same time, Stella Vermillion was standing in front of the gym in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area reserved for the exclusive use of King of Knights contenders. She was waiting for someone inside.

"Well well, I didn't think we would meet in this place."

The one who finally appeared was the Yaksha Princess, Nene Saikyou. This was an institution Saikyou used while she was staying at Hagun.

"I was waiting for you, Nene-sensei."

"Oh? So you're saying you have business with me, Princess?"

Guessing her intentions along those lines, Saikyou heard the important matter that Stella wanted to speak with her about. Stella's expression was extremely earnest–or perhaps over-worried–as she answered.

"For the week until the beginning of the Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival, I ask that you train with me."

”Once again, what an abrupt thing to say. What brought this on?"

At the question, Stella bit her lips, and she answered with a strained voice.

"…Ever since I failed to get a decisive lead on Touka-san in mock battles during the training camp, I've been vaguely aware. But this time I really realized it."