Hearing Aoto's praise... Elodie didn't show any expression of joy.
Instead, her face looked despondent.
"Mr. Tachibana, you're flattering me."
"I'm still far from it."
"Whether it's skill or mindset... I'm still far from it."
Saying this, Elodie seemed to recall some unpleasant memories, staring intently at the Thrusting Sword in her hand, her face darkened.
"Without the courage to confront others... no matter how well you hone your skills, it's useless."
"I very much lack that kind of courage right now."
Elodie looked up at Aoto, a dry smile with a hint of self-mockery on her face.
"Even though I keep saying 'I dream of becoming a Knight Thief like Robin Hood,' I don't even have the courage that a normal person should have..."
"I'm too timid."
"Let alone seeing someone charging towards me with a weapon... just hearing someone scold me harshly often shrinks me into a ball, not daring to move at all..."
