Might
That's right, I'll go out for awhile.

Might decided to leave the temple.

In front of the temple, Lorence was preparing to go somewhere.

Lorence
Oh, Might.

Might
Lorence-san, where are you going?

Lorence
Ah, there isn't much time, so I've decided to return to the royal palace once. I thought of requesting a blacksmith that goes in and out of the royal palace to repair my sword. Lorence

Lorence
And I will petition for His Majesty the King to send reinforcements here. Because it's possible this will become the final battle for this earth.

Might
That's reassuring. Do your best, Lorence-san.

Might said that trying to see Lorence off, but he noticed right away that Lorence appeared tired for some reason when he said that.

Might
Umm, what's wrong...?

Lorence
Well, it's... just. If you like, won't you come with me? Maybe it will be a good chance to have our swords repaired together...?

If he thought about it, even though he inherited the power of a god, the only weapon Might had was his lone sword. If he could have his sword repaired in preparation for their future battle, it would be a welcome story.

Might
I understand. Please take me with you. I'll hurry and prepare to go immediately.

Lorence
Ri, right. Then, I'll be waiting.

By learning a loophole through the dangerous place from Kurt, they were able to travel back to the royal palace in one day and night. Lorence had an audience with the king immediately to report the situation, and he informed him of the final battle drawing near. The king arranged to call together a few elite troops to dispatch, considering the alarming state of affairs.

And then Lorence and Might proceeded to the origin of the blacksmith that came in and out of the royal palace, to request for sword repairs. In preparation for war the blacksmith was very busy, but by the wish of the leader of the knights of the royal palace he would make forging their sword the top priority.

They had half a day to spare until their swords would be returned. For Lorence' s guest, Lorence arranged for Might to stay in his former room in the royal palace.

Lorence
How about it, Might? Why don't we bout swords for awhile?

Might
Eh, me and you?

Lorence
Yes, the Silver Training School is near the palace as well, but I hear the fencing here is not superior to it. By all means I want to have at least one bout.

Might
That sort of... But, to be able to have a bout with the leader of the Knights of the Court, Lorence, is a rare chance. Please be kind to me.

Might readily consented.

The two went to the training place of the knights that was on the outskirts of the royal palace. They held imitation training swords in their hands. Even if it was called practice, it was a bout with the leader of the Knights of the Court. Tension ran through Might's body.

Lorence
Good, Might. Come at me seriously. I won't go easy on you, either.

Might
Y, yes-. ...I'm coming!

When Might positioned his sword, and he thrust it straight at Lorence. --But, Lorence only leaned the upper portion of his body a little bit to dodge.

Lorence
Calm down, Might. Think of this as practice in the training school.

Might
R, right!

He settled down because of Lorence's advice, and when Might appeared as calm with his sword as usual, Lorence also responded accurately.

Lorence
Hmm... It seems the rumor of the excellent student that competed for first and second place in the Silver Training School's obstacle it the real thing. Splendid, Might!

Might
Yes! Thank you very much!

He replied as their two swords continued.

Lorence
Haa-!!

Might
Hunn-!!

Lorence
Nn, and then this...!!

Might
-Right!

Lorence
Magnificent!

The two continued their bout with tension like the real thing. Eventually, Might noticed Lorence's sword becoming more disordered little by little. When he incidentally looked up, Lorence's expression appeared to be preoccupied with something. The his body was reacting to Might's sword, he even felt it in his heart.

Might
(? Lorence-san, what's wrong... Ah?!)

The upper part of Might's body inclined suddenly. Lorence's expression had caught his attention, and he didn't notice the swelling root of a tree that caught his foot.

Lorence sensed it and reached for Might. But because he panicked, Lorence wasn't able to maintain his balance either.

Might
Ah-!!

Lorence
Muu-!

The two fell as they were and lied on top of one another. On the sudden occurrence Might fell on his back, and on top of him he felt the pressure of Lorence who had reached out for him on his chest.

Might
Ow...

Lorence
Are, are you ok, Might?!

When Might looked up, Lorence's face was there. When Lorence was drunk and suddenly kissed him, his face was that close too.

Because it was such a sudden incident at that time, this was probably the first time he could watch closely.

Though might tried to say he was ok, the words didn't come out. Lorence was also watching Might's face silently, without blinking. A silence flowed between the two.

It was a few seconds, but it felt like several hours and it was Lorence that broke the silence.

Lorence
-Might. When this battle is over... If we can defeat the devil, will you come with the knights-?

Might
Eh... Me, in the Knights of the Court...?

Lorence
If it's you, then I can guarantee you'll be a splendid fit for this work. How about it, will you consider it?

Might
But, I...

Lorence
I... I want to be with you, for a long time after this...

Might was surprised at those unexpected words. Lorence was also surprised at his own words- Or was he surprised at the situation of him leaning on Might, and he jumped up and separated from Might.

Lorence
About that. Forget about what I said at the end-. Anyway, consider it if you like.

When he said that, Lorence left alone.

"I want to be with you, for a long time after this..." How many times had he repeated the words that Lorence had left him in his head since a little while ago.

Was that a story about his anticipation of Might's fencing arm? Or, was there a more significant meaning...

The scene of him abruptly being kissed by Lorence revived in his mind.

Might
(I, idiot... What am I thinking about, I...)

He shook his head largely, and Might stood up to return to his room.

Because as he was walking as he was thinking, Might became a lost child in the vast royal palace. He searched for a guard to ask, but he didn't find anyone at such a time.

Might
(I give up...)

When he was walking trudgingly down the corridor, from inside he heard faint voices. They came closer, as if he was going towards the voices.

Voice
-By the way, did you think about our talk from the day before?

Voice
Yes... Though it was a special talk, I still...

Might
(Huh? This voice... Is Lorence's.)

When Might turned around a pillar in the corner where the passage bends, Lorence and Sergei Claudius were there. Spontaneously Might his his body, and listened attentively.

King
I see... Lorence, over the years your body has hardened slowly. You thought that it was a good marriage proposal, but...

Might
(Eh, marriage proposal... They're talking about marriage?)

King
It's of good parentage, and I have nothing to criticize about your companion' s looks, and your partner is also exceedingly suited to you, but...

Lorence
I apologize your Majesty. Please don't tell anyone about this.

Might
(It must be a rejected marriage proposal...)

King
If you go that far when you haven't inquired if you've been positively declined. .. Is it possible, can your beloved person have already decided in their heart?

Might
(Be, beloved person...?!)

After a little hesitation, Lorence informed the king.

Lorence
Since I was young I've only followed the road of swordsmanship. For that reason, other than sword and military arts and I've been very distant of world affairs, and I don't understand love affairs very well.

Lorence
But, recently, my heart has been intensely captivated-- No, calling them my beloved person is too presumptuous, as it seems that it's entirely one-sided love... That's the reality.

Might
(Eh... Eeh?!)

Might was surprised by Lorence's words. After he had met him, he had never heard him talk about such things during the journey.

King
Hohou. Are you a person who draws a one-sided love... You must be a very lucky fellow.

Lorence
No... That person probably doesn't know I'm holding that desire. Even if I told them my desire, I think they would probably reject me. Therefore, I am prepared to hold such a desire inside myself in the future...

King
Hmm... But, Lorence. Though you are a military man, you aren't accustomed to admitting defeat without a fight, I don't think it's the right thing to do. Because you aren't accustomed to love affairs, isn't it necessary to not fear mistakes and throw you feelings at your partner with everything you have?

Might
(Is it possible to be broken by getting hit...)

King
...That's too much small talk. I already need a break.

With that said he left, and the king returned to his own room. Lorence also turned on his heel to leave and in that moment, he felt the presence of a person in the shadow of the pillar.

Lorence
Who-?!

Lorence put his hand to the sword at his hip, preparing for battle. Might's face timidly peeked out from the shadow of the pillar.

Lorence
Mi, Might... How long have you been there...?!

Lorence was flustered from Might's figure appearing from the shadow of the pillar. When Might walked in front of Lorence, he apologized for his impoliteness with his head hung.

Might
Ex, excuse me, Lorence-san! I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I lost my way, and by mistake... I'm sorry-!!

Lorence let go of his sword, and took a deep breath.

Lorence
How much did you hear us say?

Might
That... A marriage proposal was rejected...

Though Lorence grew a little angry, he still said in a warning tone at once,

Lorence
I'm going to needlessly ask you not to tell anyone about this. Especially Leica, because the day he knows about this he'll shake up rumors and exaggerations here and there...

He said that, and tried to leave.

Might
-Please wait, Lorence-san...

Suddenly, Might called Lorence to a stop.

Although it's a special marriage proposal...

Lorence-san's beloved person is...

Might
Although it seemed like it was a good marriage proposal... It will be wasted.

Lorence's legs suddenly came to a halt.

After a brief time of silence, Lorence turned his back towards Might and answered.

Lorence
Might... Do you really think so?

Might
Eh... But didn't His Majesty the King say so himself? Surely it's the appropriate person for Lorence-san...

Lorence began walking away again before Might finished saying that.

Might
Lo, Lorence-san-?

Lorence didn't turn around again,

Lorence
Tomorrow, we'll receive our swords from the blacksmith and depart immediately. Rest slowly because it will be a rapid trip...

He left with only those words. Alone, the desire of having something explained satisfactorily remained on Might's chest.

The next day, Might and Lorence left the royal palace behind.

Might
Lorence-san's beloved person is... that...

Lorence's legs stopped suddenly.

After a brief time of silence, Lorence turned his back towards Might and answered.

Lorence
-Might, I need to talk to you. May I go to your room tomorrow?

Might
S, sure. I will wait...

When Might's answer was confirmed, Lorence left that place.

When Might returned to his own room, he remembered Lorence again.

The honorable leader of the Knights of the Court, Lorence.

Lorence, who got drunk in a bar and snatched his lips.

Lorence, who invited him to join the knights during the daytime.

And Lorence, whose marriage proposal was rejected by the person he thought about.

Might
(...I wonder who Lorence-san's beloved person is...)

Since he heard the conversation between the king and Lorence a while ago, something hazy was born in Might's chest, and it repeatedly became heavier.

Might vaguely sensed the true character of that haziness.

His impression the first time he met Lorence-- That was "yearning". But as they continued traveling together, every time he was touched by his character, his yearning gradually changed form, and became a more sublime feeling. That was...

Might
(It's no good... If I said that, surely Lorence-san would scorn me.)

Eventually, the night grew late even though he couldn't derive an answer.

The next day, Lorence asked to come into Might's room as he had promised.

Lorence
Might... I'm sorry. For taking your time at a time like this.

Might invited Lorence into his room.

The two continued to chat about trifling things for a little while.

Might told stories of the training school near the royal palace where he had been, and started with shops and famous places in the towns around this area, and Lorence told stories of the time before he joined the knights, and stories of their companions who weren't here, and sometimes when one side fell silent the other panicked and connected the topic.

After many silences, Lorence broke the ice.

Lorence
...Might. Yesterday you heard His Majesty the King's and my conversation.

Might
Y, yes... I'm sorry.

Lorence
At that time, do you remember what the King said? "Admitting defeat without a fight, I don't think it's the right thing to do"... I thought about those words. And I am an absolute coward.

In confusion Might rebutted Lorence's unexpected words.

Might
That's, that's not true! How could you be cowardly-!

Lorence laughed at his self derision.

Lorence
...Might, do you know what kind of character a person who survives in the battlefield has? It isn't a brave, bold person. A cowardly man survives. Do you know why?

Lorence
A coward thinks desperately of how to save himself. Men who are called brave and bold don't look ahead or behind, the don't think of anything but attacking. So they make the occasional error, there is no end to self-destructive people.

Might became silent and listened attentively to Lorence's words.

Lorence
Might, even now I'm scared to fight. So far I've only survived by chance, if I don't fight enough this time I'm likely to die- I have lived to today, thinking of this.

Lorence
And I have trained myself frantically up to now , so that those fear might not become reality... I am such a coward. But-.

Lorence grasped both of Might's shoulders, and continued as he looked directly into Might's eyes.

Lorence
I believe His Majesty the King's words, and I wish to consent my defeat in battle now. Even though there's only an one in ten thousand chance, I still want to fight for victory or defeat. I don't want to leave here regretting that I didn't even get to admit defeat...

Lorence stared at him with sincere eyes, and Might didn't stir an inch as he looked back.

Lorence
The other party in that struggle... Might, it's you.

Might
Eh...?!

Lorence
At that time, I was talking about my beloved person... That was Might, you. I will inform you of the honest desires I have in me now.

Lorence informed Might with an expression that said his heart was decided.

Lorence
Might... I, I... I, like... you!!

If you watched from nearby, it was clumsy as if a boy of his age were revealing his feelings for the first time to a girl, childishly, and it was a sincere confession.

Lorence
Of, of course I accept this feeling is disconnected from the reality of the world. So, so I thought I would hold it in my chest until I died. But, I can't suppress this desire any longer-!!

When he said that Lorence hung his head and his face flushed.

Until then Might had been silent during Lorence's confession, but he finally opened his mouth.

Might
I'm glad... Lorence-san.

Lorence raised his face quickly.

Might
But, I, as a man... Lorence-san is superb, so I don't think I suit you...

But Might's lips were suddenly shut up as he was talking.

It was the second time Lorence kissed him. It was richer and continued longer than the first kiss.

Before long, they separated their lips mutually and the two breathed hotly.

Lorence
Before this I was under the influence of sake, but this time I'm sober. Or, will you... scorn me?

Might
...Lorence-san, I also...

The two exchanged a kiss again. With great difficulty Lorence began to handle Might's clothes while they kissed. Might didn't resist.

When the upper half of Might's body was exposed, Lorence's lips gradually descended from the nape of Might's neck to his chest, then down to his abdomen.

Lorence
Might... You're beautiful...

Might
Ah... huu... aah...

He didn't know moderation, or he was being daring, Lorence left traces of kisses over Might's white skin.

Might
Akuh... ooh!

Surprised by Might's subdued cries, Lorence stopped kissing.

Lorence
I, I'm sorry. Did it hurt...?

Might
It, it's ok...

Lorence, with an expression of relief,

Lorence
If it was painful, if it becomes painful please don't hold back and say so. Because I don't understand my way at any rate...

Before long he was kissing as far as the navel, and Might slowly laid back on the bed. Lorence also became naked and lied together with Might.

And to review again, Lorence's lips crawled all over Might's body. This time he adjusted, and mainly kissed in places that Might especially felt sensations.

Might
Huah... ah...!!

Furthermore, with the hand that wasn't holding Might, Lorence reached between Might's legs. There was the proof that he was a man, already hot and erect.

Lorence
Might, do you feel it...

Might
...Ah?! Yaah!!

At the same time Might was wrapped by Lorence's large and boorish hand he began slowly rubbing up and down. That sent Might's body bounding every time like a fish washed up on shore.

Might
Lorence-san... Ah... Ah, aah!!

It wasn't his hand, and the sensations that he hadn't known yet of having someone else' hand handle his nether regions set Might's body on fire.

And that heat was at one place in his body-- Lorence concentrated inside of his hand that was grasping tightly as Might writhed with the sensations.

Lorence
Might...

Might
Aah, Lorence-san! A, hah, haah... nnn... Aaaaaaah-!!

When Might let out a voice similar to a scream, the object in Lorence's hand became hot and a cloudy, hot semen shot out. The white semen left a stain on Might's stomach.

Might
Aha... Ah... Lorence-san...

Lorence
Are you ok, Might...

Lorence asked while wiping off the semen that had spilled on Might's stomach. While breathing roughly, Might nodded.

Lorence looked relieved and

Lorence
I'm relieved. Anyway, being ignorant of such things.

With that said he tried to get off the bed.

Might
(Huh... just, me...?)

Lorence's current actions weren't good for anything except his one-sided love with Might. This time it was his turn to properly show Lorence his feelings.

Might
Pl, Please wait, Lorence-san.

Lorence
-What is it?

Might
Lorence-san... is...?

Lorence
Eh?! N, no... I... that...

Might smiled a little and,

Might
If we don't properly show each other our feelings mutually, I won't agree with it...

As he said so Lorence sat on the edge of the bed, and he fixed his hand between his legs.

Might
Ah...

Might unexpectedly raised a voice of admiration. Between Lorence's legs, he was a size larger than Might.

After briefly hesitation, Might wrapped both his hands around Lorence, and lightly kissed the tip.

Lorence
Nn?!

Lorence instinctively arched back at the unknown sensations. Seeing that reaction, and Might diligently used his tongue and lips to taste between Lorence's legs.

Lorence
Mi, Might...

Might
Won't you be fully kissed by me?

It was that large to begin with, and as Might's kisses gained more energy, it became even larger and stiffened.

Lorence
...Oh, ooh... kuh!

Might
Lorence-san, does it feel good...?

Lorence
Ah, aah... nn... kuh?!

He couldn't endure Might's caressing and Lorence finished as he burst.

Might
Ah-?!

The semen shot from his groin clung to Might's face.

Lorence
I, I'm sorry, Might...

Lorence trembled bit by bit as he had an expression of ecstasy.

The slept as the were in the bed as if they were born again. The two confirmed their feelings for each other again before they slept together.

Lorence
Might... I will show you that I will protect you. So, the two of us can return and live together- I won't fail.

Might
I also absolutely won't let Lorence-san die-!!

And the two returned to the temple to wait for the final battle...

Might stood stock still dumbfounded as the devil's castle collapsed around him.

And his ears heard something-

Voice
-Might, Might-!! Where are you, Might!!

It's was Lorence's voice.

Lorence found Might's figure, and ran to where he was through the rubble.

Lorence
Might... You were safe!!

But Might didn't react to Lorence's calls. His eyes had no life in them as if his soul had died before.

Lorence
Might! What's wrong, what is it-?!

Lorence noticed the sword in Might's hand was dyed dark red.

Lorence
Might! Be firm, Might!!

He shook the upper part of his body largely, and finally Might noticed his existence.

Might
Lorence...san?

Lorence
Come, escape quickly!! It's finished collapsing around here-.

However, Might had a haggard expression on his face and didn't move. And he shook his head largely.

Might
No... I... already...

Lorence
Might?!

Might
I, killed Adonis... With my own hands I sealed off the devil by... Adonis...

Lorence
...Then, you must live! Live and escape from here!! You must survive as long at you can... Isn't that what Adonis wanted?!

Might
But, but...

Might bit his lip as he regret and self-condemnation rose from the bottom of his heart. The castle collapsed more and more quickly, it was just a matter of time before the place was buried in rubble.

Lorence
Forget it, Might! We promised we would return together-. If you wish to die here I won't be able repay you, so please survive for my sake, who is here now...!!

Might
Lorence-san...

Lorence
Everyone is waiting for you. Come, let's go-!!

Might nodded silently. The life came back to his eyes.

And, the devil's castle kept collapsing without trace. He faced the battle to its end.

...A while later. They returned alive from the castle to the Varoja temple. Kurt immediately collected everyone in the altar room to communicate with Ragsiel.

Soon a pillar of light rose from the altar, and Ragsiel's figure appeared. His usual appearance of being talkative changed, and he was full of the divineness of the gods.

Ragsiel
Might... You endured the test, well fought.

Might
Yes... Because you lent me your powers.

Even with the direct words of appreciation from the god, Might's expression didn't brighten.

Ragsiel
About Adonis... I'm sorry. It was already too late for me to be able to separate the devil and Adonis...

Might
No... I was prepared...

Ragsiel
But, I thought it was too pitiful to separate you and Adonis for all eternity. ..

Lorence
That... It can't be...

Ragsiel
Naturally it's prohibited, but... I'll make an exception for your friendship, and take custody of Adonis' soul in Heaven.

Might
Th, that...

Ragsiel
His body was ruined, but hereafter Adonis will be by your side in spirit...

As he said that Ragsiel held up both arms, and Adonis' form appeared wrapped in light.

Might
Adonis-!!

When Ragsiel held up his hands to Adonis' face, his firmly shut eyes slowly opened.

Adonis
-Might...?

Might
Ah, Adonis-!!

Might ran up to the altar to hug Adonis tightly. But, Might's arms went through Adonis' body, and cut through the empty air.

Ragsiel
As I said. Adonis is now a spiritual being that exists in Heaven. Regrettably he can't be touched by a human body.

On the other hand, Adonis who didn't understand the situation stared in blank surprise.

Adonis
Why, why is Might here... But, I'm certain Might's sword...

Might
...That isn't important, it's ok. I'm here. I'm with Adonis again...

Adonis stared at Ragsiel's face by his side.

Adonis
Ragsiel-sama...

On purpose Ragsiel removed his glance and coughed.

Might
Adonis, even if I can't touch you, you're here... That's enough for me...

Adonis
Yeah. It's the same for me. I'll always be with you... Hyah?!

Adonis screamed suddenly.

Might
Adonis...?

Adonis' face was red, and his body twisted.

Adonis
W, wait, you can't...

Might
W, what's wrong, Adonis?

Adonis' voice was unbearable.

Adonis
Ragsiel-sama, please stop touching me there...!

When he looked, as Ragsiel stood by Adonis his hand was rubbing Adonis' buttocks. Adonis frantically resisted, but Ragsiel paid him no mind and continued touching him.

Everyone below Might was dumbfounded by the god's childlike teasing.

Lorence
I see, if Ragsiel-dono is a spiritual being, and Adonis is too then he can touch him...

Leica
-Damn. Did he really take him into Heaven so that he could have him?

Everyone nodded strongly at Leica's words.

Ragsiel
Y, you guys... Have you forgotten that I'm a god?

Lorence amazingly shrugged his shoulders,

Lorence
Ragsiel-dono, are you truly a god...? If that's so, you should give the doctrines of the religious sect serious consideration...

and he sighed deeply.

Before long, the companions who had gathered around Might began parting from the temple, separating one at a time waling down their respective paths.

The former bounty hunter Leica went on alone, traveling aimlessly.

Kurt stayed at the temple, saying he would carry out his modest duties as a priest.

Pam wanted to find the roots of his birth, and he found help to start a journey to find his own race.

Everyone asked if Might was going to go with them, but Might politely declined, slowly deciding what to make of his future.

At mid-afternoon of that day, Might was in the temple courtyard lost in his thoughts. It wouldn't be bad to stay here where he could communicate with Adonis in the heavens. ...But, he was thinking of something different.

Might
(What I really want to do is...)

Voice
-Might

Suddenly Lorence's voice called out to him. For several days, he returned to the royal palace, taking care of remaining business, and after a long time he returned to the temple.

Might
Welcome back, Lorence-san.

Might smiled.

Lorence
I returned to hear the answer to the arrangement I made some time ago. If you want to be ushered in as a Knight of the Court... Will you come with me...?

In front of Lorence Might nodded greatly,

Might
To enter the Knights of the Court... It's was my dream since I was a child. Please, take me with you, please...!

And, his smile returned.

Lorence
Thank you, Might...

Lorence also answered, smiling like the boy.

-After that.

Might enlisted in the Knights of the Court, and he distinguished himself from Lorence's initiation very quickly, and he was even promoted to platoon commander shortly thereafter when he was exceptionally young.

Member of the Knights
-Knights of the Court, in front... Advaance!!

At the head of the Knights was Lorence on horseback, and near him was Might. Like they once yearned for as children, their bodies were dressed in the white uniforms of the knights, and Lorence and Might had gallant forms.

Lorence
Might, your horse-riding skills have improved considerably. You look good.

Might
Yes, this is the result of your guidance.

Lorence
No, it's because you have good muscles. Perhaps I'm already out of things to teach you.

Lorence's answer was a little shy from Might's words of gratitude.

Might
That's right... Lorence-san.

Lorence
Hnn?

That instant.

Might pulled his horse next to Lorence, and abruptly snatched his lips.

Lorence
-?!!

Lorence's eyes suddenly opened wide as his body stiffened. Finally Might separated their lips,

Might
That is my gratitude and... Someday the surprise attack will be returned...!!

As he left that message he ran off on his horse.

Lorence watched Might run away while he was flabbergasted, but as he recalled his actions, he blushed and looked down.

Lorence
(Mi, Might... Did you still remember that... You're still able to make me shy...)

While shaking his lowered head on the horse, the clear blue sky stretched above them as Might rode his fast horse to anywhere...

The End