Might
Yaaah!!

With a sharp cry he swung down his sword to mow down the monster.

Preparing his posture as he stepped lightly, next he imagined his enemy. -The same type of monster.

Since some time ago, Might practiced his practical fencing skill by imaging enemies. In short, it was a kind of image training.

Such a training method wasn't limited to fencing techniques and was very effective in all fights, but, on the other hand, it took a considerable amount of concentration.

Might
Hah... Hah...

As Might broke his concentration he stabbed his sword into the ground, and took many rough breaths.

Might
Still... More...

He had to concentrate more. Might staggered, and again poised his sword.

Might
(I have to concentrate more... Train harder... I have to forget that anxious feeling from before...)

Suddenly, Might's mind was clouded by the anxiety he felt when Lorence left, it still hadn't cleared up yet.

At the time Might began rushing again.

Lorence
Might. You're holding out a little too much.

Might
Lo, Lorence-san?!

At Lorence's voice, Might was greatly surprised.

Lorence
Aah, I'm sorry. It seems like I surprised you.

Might
...When did you get there?

Lorence
A little bit ago. Your judgement with your sword is splendid.

Lorence
But, when you keep swinging your sword, you must never let the sharpness of your sword become dull. You should put a little more strength into it.

Lorence
Hmm... Moreover, when you draw your sword you should take another step forward. When you don't step forward enough, you won't be able to make a deep wound in the enemy. And besides that...

It was the advice of the serious, and honest Lorence. Even if he wasn't training here just now, Lorence would still probably point if out in such a frank way.

Lorence didn't confuse personal and private matters and Might thought he had a splendid attitude, it was wonderful. He should follow his example as a knight.

But, the attitude that he usually had as a subordinate made Might's mind even thicker with dark clouds.

Might
(Lorence and I are boss and subordinate but... But, that's not all...)

However, to Lorence who was a little too honest and a bit distant from subtleties, he didn't seem to be able to understand Might's heart.

He continued giving advice about swords with a serious attitude.

Lorence
...At any rate, more than anything you need to draw out more strength now. Let's see... How about taking a little vacation to teach you the meaning of resting your body?

Might
...

Lorence
Might?

Might
Ah, yes. What is it?

Preoccupied with his thoughts, Might didn't hear the conversation and Lorence looked at him at a loss.

Lorence
...As I thought. You're overexerting yourself. Don't you think you should take a vacation?

Might
A... vacation?

Lorence
Yes. About a day to try and rest and be at ease.

Might
(A vacation...)

He hadn't taken one for a long time recently because he had been busy. Moreover, he could have extra work with Lorence.

But, now Lorence was recommending he take a vacation. Moreover, he seemed to have a serious expression.

His words were sincerely worried about Might. It wasn't easy to refuse.

However, he'd be absolutely irritated on a vacation spent alone.

Because the time he had with Lorence would be decreased even more...

Might
(Then, I'd rather take my vacation with Lorence... I want it to pass slowly.. .)

Might looked up at Lorence, who was anxiously watching him.

Might
Lo, Lorence-san...! Umm... About that vacation... ...Can't I... spend it with you?

He clenched his fists, and never proposed his desire.

Lorence
With me...?

Might
Is it... no good?

Lorence, who had been looking down at Might, gave a tender smile with a soft whiff.

Lorence
When you make a face like that... so frantically begging, I can't think of any other options.

Might
Eh?! I, I'm making that sort of face?

Lorence
Yes, you were. It was just like the expression of a knight going to his death.

Might
I, I'm sorry!

Lorence smiled at Might who had become a little ashamed of troubling him.

Lorence
Heh, it can't be helped. ...That's right. I have to take a breather once in awhile too.

Might
Th, then...

Lorence
Yes. I'll take a vacation with you.

Might
Th, thank you so much! ...Together... Oh, right. Shall we take a long ride on our horses?

Might
I found an extremely beautiful place. I wanted... to go there with you.

Might happily talked about planning a vacation together. He smiled spontaneously.

Lorence
Might...

Lorence's glanced as he looked over Might gradually moistened.

And then, he gently held the boy with the slender body close.

Might
Lorence-san...?

Lorence
It's nothing... For just a little while, let's stay... let's stay like this.. .

Might
...Sure.

Might buried his face in Lorence's chest, closing his eyes absentmindedly.

He slowly moved his hands to his strong hips. Even just a little, he wanted to feel the warmth of his beloved...

Might
Here it is. Here is... My secret place!

In this atmosphere his body and mind became refreshed, and Might extended his arm boastfully.

Lorence
Hmm... A superb view... I didn't imagine that there was a place as wonderful as this in the recessed of the mountains.

Today they both took their day off. The two flew from the castle over many places, and came to the mountain without too many stops.

Might
This is only our... secret place?

At Might's boyish smile that fit his age, Lorence answered with a with an increasingly calm smile.

Lorence
Ah, that's right. This is just our secret.

Might
Yes!

The smiling Might seemed truly happy.

He glanced down just a little... He was looking up at Lorencewith upturned eyes.

Might
And... Today, just for today, we'll forget about work?

Lorence
Hnn?

Might
I... Just for today, I only want to think about Lorence-san...

Lorence
Might...

Might
...So! ...So..., Could you also... only think of me today?

He begged him desperately with hopeful eyes. Not as boss and subordinate, but as companions mutually attracted to each other. As people who loved each other deeply...

Lorence
...I understand. I'll only think about you, as well.

Might
...Ah, thank you so much!

Unable to restrain his joy, Might took Lorence's hand.

Might
Lorence-san!

Suggest bathing in the cold water.

Suggest strolling around the spring.