I’ll Live My Second Life!

The greatly anticipated match was casually turned down by Heath.

And then as though it was no concern of hers, Heath went to sit with Slad and the others and started eating.

Doug was frozen with his sword brandished for a whole minute before he could move again.

With an anxious expression, he rushed over to Heath to challenge her again.

F-Fight me!

No way. Didnt I just turn you down.

WHY!?

Why? What kind of merit would accepting even have for me?

As everyone heard Heaths reply, they all recalled her personality.

Because of her small and cute appearance, at first glance she seemed weak. But in contrast she was strong-willed, wasnt afraid of anyone, and said exactly whatever she pleased.

Although she normally acted like an idiot, at heart she was a realist.

Everybody had gotten caught up in the momentum, but now an odd bit of calm came back to them.

Thinking about it carefully, as long as Heath didnt accept, none of this would be a problem.

And then considering Heaths personality, the chances of her accepting were essentially zero.

But the boys all had a thought.

Couldnt she have handled it in any other way?

Although they were all apprentices, they were still training to become knights.

Not fighting because there was no meritIt made sense It made sense, but

(Its kinda different to what we think of as a knight)

Heath simply continued to eat, rejected Doug between bites.

As these knights-in-the-making watched this unfold, they couldnt help but hold their heads.

M-, Merits

Since she told him she wouldnt fight if it held no merits, Doug was frantically working his mind.

Then the dessert for tomorrows dinner

Are youactuallyan idiot?

The saber my family keeps as an heirloom

Dont need.

L-, Land?

What am I supposed to do withthat?

Doug suggested the merits that he had frantically come up with, but Heath wouldnt budge at all.

Dougs eyes were starting to get a little teary.

But Heaths reaction was cold.

E-Even if theres no merits, when a knight is challenged, his pride should!

Hey. Listen. You say knight this, and knight that, but if I lose to you Ill lose all chances of becoming one to begin with, you know? The only people who need me are the members of the 18th Division. If I lose that, then forget pride, I wont even be able to eat. You really think I can afford to accept everyones duels? If you get it, then get lost already, because I cant eat with you annoying me. Geez.

With that, Heath cruelly waved her hands, as though shooing away a dog.

After that, she paid him no more heed and turned back to her food.

Although there had been no physical battle, it was Heaths overwhelming victory in this battle of words. Speechless, Doug just stood there silently for a while, completely ignored by her.

That day, Doug left dejectedly. And yes, his eyes were a little teary.