7th Time Loop WN Vol. 6 Fan Translation

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Rishe's "Knight life" began a few months after her sixth loop had started.

At that time, she had too many lives she wanted to experience, so she couldn't easily narrow down her sixth occupation. Then, she got involved in a commotion on a ship heading to a certain island nation and resolved it together with two men she met on board.

For safety in her past lives, Rishe often disguised herself as a man when traveling. She had skills in swordsmanship learned secretly during her lady days and combat techniques acquired during her hunter life.

As a result, one of the men onboard invited her to become a knight of their country. He turned out to be the king of the island nation, Sharga, which Rishe was aimlessly heading to at the time. Upon arrival, the one who had been considerate to Rishe was another man accompanying the king.

"Your room is at the end of this corridor."

He was the captain of the royal knights and had been traveling in disguise as the king's escort, it seemed.

"I never expected His Majesty to suddenly invite a fellow passenger to become a knight, let alone for you to respond with 'Certainly!' with sparkling eyes..."

"S-Sorry..." Rishe grimaced.

"It's fine. I'll let any of His Majesty's whims pass. Normally, knights share rooms, but I've chosen a companion for you named Yoel, who hardly takes interest in others."

In truth, this captain seemed to have realized Rishe was a woman shortly after they met. Therefore, he chose Yoel, who showed little interest in roommates, to ensure Rishe's gender remained unknown.

At that time, Rishe had yet to realize this, so she asked the captain as they walked down the corridor. "Is Yoel always alone in his room?"

"No. He had been absent from the country for a while and just returned recently. He was on a solo mission to Galkhain for a few months, and the room assignments changed during that time."

"Galkhain..." Rishe muttered.

The captain smiled kindly. "Yoel is quite skilled in swordsmanship. He was the youngest until now. He'll teach you various things as your first junior."

"Yes! I'm looking forward to it..." Though Rishe tried to reply energetically, one word from the captain caught her attention. "Captain, what do you mean by 'just' skilled in swordsmanship?"

"...Don't worry, he's someone who won't be bothered by minor details. He's perfect for someone like you with various circumstances. Lucky you!"

(I-I have a bad feeling about this)

"Anyway, here's your room!"

As the door opened, Rishe's eyes widened. There was a man with a somewhat youthful appearance lying directly on the stone floor, eyes closed.

"E-Excuse me! Are you alright!?" Rishe hurried over and called out to him.

The man, with red hair and fair skin, slightly opened his eyes and muttered discontentedly while lying on the bed.

"...Mmm... This bed is kind of hard..."

"Huh?"

"Lucius." The captain, calling Rishe by her alias, apologized with a regretful tone. "Sorry, he's just sleeping. And probably, for you, this sight will become quite common." Then he added, "I'm glad you're here. Please take care of Yoel for me!"

Rishe, left in the room, pondered seriously.

(...Does Yoel always spend his time sleeping or wielding a sword?)