Rose: “Please… teach me the sword.”

Arata: “…Huh?”

Early in the morning, right after waking up, I received a strange request from Rose-san.

Yesterday, she was in a state of shock after learning that she had lost to me, who was 400 levels lower.

She was somewhat out of it, and after calling the butler and leaving the rest to him, Rose-san headed to her room as if fleeing.

I thought I’d take my leave at that point, but the butler stopped me.

According to him, “We can’t let Rose-sama’s childhood friend stay in a cheap inn.”

Speaking of which, I thought that was nonsense, but before I knew it, I ended up spending the night at Rose-san’s mansion.

For dinner, I was served a variety of meals like high-end French cuisine.

The small amount of meat and salad served in the center of the plate… honestly, didn’t taste much of anything.

The colors were vibrant, and the dishes were all excellent, showcasing the chef’s skills, but I didn’t have the luxury to enjoy dishes that seemed to cost tens of thousands of yen per plate.

*10,000 yen = $100

It might have been different if Rose-san had been there, but she didn’t show up at the dinner table either.

In the end, I spent the night in a bed that was so soft it was uncomfortable, and when I left the room, this happened.

Rose-san, prostrating in the spacious corridor.

This is the second time.

The servants are making strange faces in the back, so I wish she would stop doing that.

I decide to go to the guest room I used yesterday and at least listen to her circumstances.

Rose: “I actually know it. After all, I lost to a Fur Rabbit in my first live stream.”

Arata: “You also lost when you challenged it again after preparing your equipment.”

After the tutorial, Rose-san encountered the weakest monster, the Fur Rabbit, right after the game started.

Then, after struggling with the unfamiliar character operation, she experienced the humiliation of reviving at the initial spawn point.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Rose-san, who temporarily forgot about the rematch with the Fur Rabbit and accumulated money by doing quests like delivering herbs.

Armed with a full set of leather armor and an iron sword, she challenged the Fur Rabbit with all her might.

As a result, after a fierce battle that lasted over 5 minutes, she lost when she ran out of ST and couldn’t take evasive action, receiving a hit.

Rose: “Ah, those Fur Rabbits that attacked me in pairs were cheating, right⁉”

Arata: “If it’s a Fur Rabbit, you can defeat it by hitting it with the starting equipment’s bronze sword three times…”

“Ugh…”

It seems to have hit home.

Rose-san holds her chest.

Is she out of breath, or is her usual princess knight tone breaking down?

Rose: “I’ve been playing the game for a year, and I’ve managed to get out of being a beginner, but I’m aware that I’m still weak…”

Arata: “So, you want me to teach you the sword?”

Rose: “Please.”

Rose-san bows her head.

I don’t mind teaching her.

I may not be a fan, but I liked the live streams of Shinki Izayoi-Bara, and we have a hometown connection.

Besides, Rose-san is currently being targeted by someone.

It may be difficult for locals to harm her in terms of level, but it’s not like there are no high-level NPCs.

Also, I can’t feel at ease with someone who loses to me with such player skill.

Arata: “I understand, I’ll take it on.”

Rose: “! Thank you‼”

Rose-san’s face brightens up.

It seems that she herself was quite worried.

Now, it’s fine to teach her techniques, but we need equipment for that.

I don’t intend to lose in training, but in the unlikely event that I receive an attack from Rose-san, I could die at worst.

I’ll need to prepare properly.

Arata: “I want to get my equipment ready; can I borrow some money?”

Rose: “Of course. I’m earning as the commander of the Second Knight Order, so I’ll pay you as an instructor. How much do you need?”

Arata: “For now, I’d like 50 million R, please.”

Rose: “………………eh?”