[Nightengale]

Part 3.35 IS HERE. 3.35 since this and the next is technically a Signum/Isdera side-story, along with Saga and Reinforce thrown into the mix a little, only for a later involvement.

Spoiler for Part 3.35 : Wind and Fire:

~Part III Verse 3.5 Knights of Wind of Fire~

It was not long ago that my body still possessed ‘wings’ that allowed me to soar and fly through the sky. But now…I cannot even remember that feeling, like it was something foreign.

But I’ll never forget that day, the battle I fought, that surge of emotion, prior to the loss of my wings.

It was the first time I met her, and fought her.

The General that protects the Princess of the Night Sky…Signum.

~~~

7 Knights dead. Only I remain, against a lone female swordswoman. Amidst the burning battlefield, her hair and sword seemed to be one with the flames itself.

Our swords clashed again. A ripping sound of metal crashing against one another at an extreme velocity, like the sound of roaring thunder filled our ears. A hundred times, a thousand times, none of us remembered.

After what felt like an eternity, our clash was broken by the sound of simultaneous cartridge loads, and at that instant, my sword broke in half.

Feeling the rush, I sheathed my sword back and rushed down to the ground of fallen comrades, grabbing their blades and fought on. One sword broke again.

And another. And another. And another. Until there was no more. Only hers, the falchion blade…Leavantine.

I thought it was the end, but it wasn’t… Rather than swinging down the sword to claim my head, she pointed to me, and asked my name.

“Sword Knight of Vauxhall, what is your name?”

“My name is Isdera Saleen, just a regular Knight of Swords.”

“Your swordsmanship is impressive, but you use a weapon unbefitting of your capabilities. For me to strike you down now would be an insult to both of us as Belkan Knights.”

“My name is Signum, Flame Knight of the Princess. Remember it, Saleen.”

~~~


She let me go. Out of respect and honor as fellow knights, regardless of wars or factions. She never said it, but we both knew…the next time we meet in battle, it would probably be our last. It was an unspoken promise between 2 knights.

However, soon…I lost half of myself. My wings, my magic, my loyalty. Had it been for Saga…I would’ve lost everything.

Today...is the anniversary of General Saga’s parent’s death. He never goes out on leisure activities even during peaceful times, preferring to help out with various military and administrative issues for the sake of the empire, but he always goes to visit his parent’s grave on that time of every year.

He insisted he would be fine alone, but I tagged along. The rest of Zerstroritter coming along would be too dangerous. It was a small village at the borders of the nation, technically not under both Vauxhall and Opel, but fate brought him to this war on one side. The secluded village of Generia… General Saga’s hometown.

It would only be for a until nightfall for a few hours… hopefully nothing goes wrong.

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“Signum, I need to do this.”

Two figures, cloaked in auspicious, desert travel robes along with a blue wolf , were flying stealthily across the barren lands, to the direction of a small village near the outskirts of the region.

“Princess, it’s dangerous for you to go outside near the very borders of the region, even with Zafira. Even if your face and identity is not known to the general public, it’s still dangerous as its open to Vauxhall’s armies too.”

“Signum… This war is tearing apart this nation. And it’s not just the enemy and ourselves, people who want nothing to do with this war is suffering from it too…I need to see it for myself.”

The stern look from the eyes of the princess, hidden under the robe penetrated Signum’s gaze. She sighed heartedly, and gave up.

“All right, Princess. But allow me to protect you during your travel. And please, do not take too long.”

“Thank you, Signum. To Generia then.”

"...." (( where's mah speaking lines!? - Zafira ))

The next part or 2 should cover Signum vs Isdera II, and the first meeting between Saga and Reinforce. :3