After my rebirth, Miss Saint turned evil

These words were what Murphy remembered before he met Filia, and they were already engraved deep in his heart.

The future will be created with blades and teeth, simple and clear.

Could someone who says something like that really be someone who believes in power above all else? He seems more like someone who dares to challenge the future.

Thinking of this, a feeling of nostalgia rushed into Murphy's heart, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Then, he slowly shook his head at Filia who had been staring at him and said.

"I'm just an ordinary adventurer, and my swordsmanship has only just reached an average level."

"So there's actually no need for you to test my strength."

Filia knew that Murphy was just saying that on purpose, because he probably thought he was a nuisance.

To him, I was indeed a nuisance...

Thinking of this, Filia decided to tell Murphy the truth.

"Candice has already told me what happened in the maze. She said you are a truly strong person."

"And she's very grateful to you—well...she's very grateful to you."

The name of another person that suddenly appeared from Filia's mouth made Murphy stunned for a moment.

He frowned, then asked the other party with some confusion.

"What's your relationship with Candice that she would even tell you something like this?"

After saying this, Murphy suddenly realized something and stood there in a daze.

Then, some fragmented fragments began to flow into his mind, completing his previously incomplete memories.

Slowly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly because he remembered.

Once, Filia talked about the reason why she was weak.

Chapter 15 The Third Memory

　Murphy completely remembered the reason why the past Filia said she was weak.

In fact, this matter is still related to Candice.

Murphy never remembered what happened before, probably because part of her memory was "deleted".

Because just now, that is, before he knew that Filia and Candice had a good relationship, the two of them in his past memories were just ordinary teammates.

This led to Murphy always believing that Filia's description of her as weak was due to the "strong theory" in her heart.

However, this is not the case.

In their previous life, when they were in the brave team, Candice and Filia had always had a good relationship.

As for the team assignment mentioned before, Filia and the brave were sent to the front line, and Murphy was placed next to Candice.

However, at the beginning, Filia was not dissatisfied. She felt that there was nothing wrong with this distribution as long as Murphy could protect Candice.

Yes, she was indeed not dissatisfied, but the premise was that Murphy could protect Candice well.

However, Filia believes that Murphy did not do so.

The first one or two times would have been fine, as Filia could have made an excuse at the time saying it was because of Murphy's lack of experience.

Even though Filia was uncomfortable with Murphy hugging Candice, she could actually understand it.

After all, although Murphy reacted a little slowly at the time, he still used his body to protect Candice.

However, as the brave team goes deeper into the demon territory, Murphy's experience increases, but at the same time, the number of stronger monsters also gradually increases.

This means that even though he can strike a good balance between protecting Candice and observing the battlefield, there will still be times when he is negligent.

So, gradually, Filia came to believe that Murphy was not qualified to protect Candice, and that Candice would get hurt sooner or later.

Even... killed.

Therefore, she applied to the hero for a change of position, but was rejected by the hero.

The hero had two reasons to refute her.

First, if Murphy is transferred to the front line, the lack of strength will make the front line unstable, which will make the rear of the team more dangerous.

Secondly, if Filia was moved to the back, she could indeed better protect Candice from getting hurt.

However, her attention would definitely be focused on Candice, and it would be impossible for her to observe the changes in the situation on the battlefield at the same time.

An excellent sense of the overall situation is very important for an excellent team. Of course, Filia never realized this.

And Murphy didn't realize it either.

In short, Filia, who failed in her application to change her position, took out her anger on Murphy.

That's why she always stared at Murphy with a look of "disgust".

However, what Filia actually said was this:

"How can you be so weak? How can you protect Candice like this?"

"You have to work harder. Only in this way can you protect Candice."

While saying the above words, Filia personally urged Murphy to become stronger.

So, rather than saying it is a look of "disgust", it would be better to say it is a look of "hate for someone who has not lived up to his expectations".

At this moment, Filia's voice pulled him out of his memories, preventing him from thinking any further.

"She, Candice, and I were teammates together, and we were also... very close sisters."

Just as Murphy thought, Filia and Candice already had a good relationship at this time.

However, the "sister with whom Filia had a very good relationship" was beyond his expectations.

However, he did not care about these small details. What he cared more about was why Filia was so concerned about her own strength now.

Anyway, he hasn't joined the brave team yet, and he doesn't need to protect Candice, so what does his strength have to do with Filia?

So he asked directly.

"So, what does this have to do with my strength?"

"Because Candice said I'm a strong person, you have to come and spar with me? I don't understand what you mean."

Murphy directly expressed his questions and doubts, and after hearing his questions, Filia thought about how to explain this to Murphy.

However, at this moment, Old Jed, who was standing beside her, spoke before she could say anything.

"Let me talk about it, and you can see if there is anything you need to add."

Murphy turned her head back to Old Jed, and after hesitating for a moment, nodded slightly.

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"..."

"That's about it, do you have anything to add?"

"Me neither."

After listening to what Old Jed and Filia said together, Murphy showed a strange expression on his face.

Looking at the silver-haired girl in front of him who had been staring at him, he didn't know whether he should laugh or what.

He thought about what Old Jed had just said for a moment, and then realized the most important reason why Filia suspected him.

"So, you think this is a play put on by the church just to do something bad to Candice?"

"And you think that by testing my strength, you can find out whether I am a liar or not?"

"Is such that."

After seeing Filia nod, Murphy also nodded, and then he continued.

"But have you ever thought about that? Never mind. My master must have told you all this."

"But there's one thing you probably don't know: even we ourselves don't know who's behind this."

"I don't think Candice told you, and my master certainly didn't tell you either, so you have no one else to suspect."

"Of course, this is not your fault. After all, you haven't seen it with your own eyes, so the information you have is incomplete."

"So, it's okay if you don't believe it. After all, even I don't understand it myself."

Murphy paused slightly when he said this.

Then he said with a smile.

"I can understand your suspicion."

"There's actually no problem with sparring."

"But even so, there's no need for me to agree to you."

After hearing what Murphy said, Filia wanted to tell him the conditions she had discussed with Old Jed before.

But before she could speak, Old Jed, who was standing nearby, spoke first.

"Kid, just agree to her. You don't have anything to do recently anyway."

"..."

Although Old Jed said this, Murphy actually still didn't want to agree.

On the one hand, there was no need, but more importantly, he was not willing to draw his sword against Filia.

There are actually quite a lot of reasons.

However, Old Jed's next words made him change his mind again.

"If you win, you can make a condition to her."

Chapter 16: Duel Agreement

"If you win, you can make a condition to her."

"As long as it's something I can do and it's not too much to ask."

Originally, Murphy was not going to agree to Filia, but old Jed's words made him change his mind.

Because Filia Reinhardt is the daughter of the Sword Saint family, and the blacksmith is also there now.

So maybe this promise can come in handy at a critical moment.

However, although Murphy had already thought of agreeing in her heart, she couldn't show it so obviously.

He pretended to sigh helplessly, then shrugged and said.

"...Okay, since my master has said so, I'll agree to it."

"Then let's start now!"

After hearing these words, Filia's well-behaved look disappeared immediately.

She was a little excited, and then she walked to the side impatiently, waiting for the battle she expected to begin.

However, her happiness did not last long, because Murphy soon poured a bucket of cold water on her.

"Wait, didn't you notice I didn't bring any weapons?"

"My sword is broken, so you'll have to wait a while."

After hearing what Murphy said, Filia glanced at his waist and found that there were no weapons there as he said.

So she could only nod with some disappointment.

"Ah... okay then."

Filia's high fighting spirit was extinguished twice in a row today.

Therefore, at this moment, she felt a surge of pent-up energy in her heart that she couldn't vent.

"Let's go to the maze later and take Candice with us."

"Anyway, there won't be many opportunities in the future."

She decided to take Candice to the maze and let go of her unreleased passion.

After all, this would be her last chance.

This would be her last time teaming up with Candice, and it would also be her last adventure with Candice.