YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia

Chapter 65: Eliza's Request

"I have a final request!" ［Eliza］

Eliza's loud voice, mismatching with her little stature, echoed throughout the dining hall as she announced her words. She successfully garnered everyone's attention with her sudden statement.

Contrary to Grey and Yuna's expectations, Eliza didn't cry over the thought of them leaving, rather, she boldly asked the two of them to fulfill a request of hers with eyes full of determination.

After breakfast, Grey, Yuna, and Eliza headed out of the mansion and then went straight out of Moterno as they headed to a nearby forest in order to fulfill Eliza's request which neither Grey nor Yuna had any knowledge about.

The both of them tried to ask Eliza about it, but the latter was adamant on keeping it a secret until they arrived at their destination. They were especially worried when she brought her weapon with her.

"We're here." ［Eliza］

A familiar scenery greeted Grey and Yuna as they arrived at the location. It was the same place where they would train Eliza and where she experienced a real fight for the very first time.

Looking around the place, one could easily notice the cracks and slashes created from Eliza's training. It was as if her training was just yesterday, although in reality, it has been more than a month already.

There were also more slashes and damage than what Grey remembered. The most recent looking ones looked as if they were just made a few days ago. Needless to say, they were much deeper and larger than the ones Grey remembered.

During the past month, Eliza would train in the forest from time to time and she would be escorted by a couple of knights. The first time the knights escorted her, they couldn't believe their eyes when they saw Eliza taking down a group of goblins by herself with ease. She was no longer the delicate young lady they once knew.

"So, what is your request?" ［Grey］

Upon hearing Grey's question, Eliza became quiet for a little while. She then took a deep breath and when she voiced her request, he and Yuna heard something they didn't quite expect.

"Please let me have a match with you!" ［Eliza］

It was completely out of the blue. Neither Yuna nor Grey thought that that would be the contents of Eliza's request. At best, they thought that she would ask them to train her one last time.

"Hey, Liz, what are you talking about? You shouldn't joke likー" ［Yuna］

"Elder Sister Yuna, I'm serious! I want to know how strong I have become, and so, I want to have a match before the two of you leave. I know Father wouldn't permit it if I asked this during breakfast, that's why I wanted to get here before telling you. Please, this is my final request!" ［Eliza］

Eliza's determination did not waver with Yuna's words. Upon hearing her reasoning, it finally made sense to the two of them why Eliza acted the way she did. It was as if she already planned it long ago.

Although they understood Eliza's reasoning, they were troubled whether they should fulfill it. They didn't know what to feel about fighting a ten-year-old girl. Especially one which they consider their little sister.

Grey in particular was troubled with how to handle it. He wanted to refuse, but upon seeing Eliza's eyes, somehow, he couldn't bring himself to. She was wearing such strong eyes not even the veteran adventurers Grey had met possessed.

"Liz, please think of this proー" ［Yuna］

"Who do you want to fight against?" ［Grey］

"Grey, what are you talking about!?" ［Yuna］