Aria was still troubled by the fact that Arta had reminded her not to tell Iris.
(I guess the teacher is worried about Iris, but ......)
Aria feels the same way.
If Iris is going to fight a dangerous opponent, I don't want her to go alone.
But Aria couldn't do anything to stop Iris from going into battle. But Aria couldn't stop Iris from going into battle, because she knew that was where she wanted to be, where she needed to be.
(So ......)
--I know that I should have told her. She knew that she could not do anything without Arta's permission.
Aria thinks that it would be cruel to ask Iris to remain ignorant. She would want to be standing next to Alta.
That's why Aria is conflicted.
She wants to follow Arutha's orders, but she can't ignore Iris. As she walked along, she found herself in front of the girls' dormitory. And then...
"Oh, Aria!
Iris, who was waiting for me in front of the dorm, called out to me.
"Iris, ......, what's wrong?
"What's wrong?" "What's wrong? I went to your room, but you weren't there, so I looked for you. Where did you go?
I--I went for a walk.
Aria replied, a little choppily. For a moment, she almost answered honestly, "I was at Arta's.
"Hmm? Well, that's okay. But we still have time before dinner, don't we? I want you to go out with me.
Where do you want to go?
Somewhere nearby, somewhere a little bigger. I'd like to try something out. ......
...... Another sword fight?
No, it's fine. My training with Sensei is going well, you know. I want to learn some techniques that will surprise my teacher!
Aria couldn't help but laugh at how typical Iris was. She's always been obsessed with getting stronger.
She's always striving to surpass the swordsman she's aiming for.
(A little while ago, ...... said that the "enemy" this time is an opponent who calls himself the "Sword Saint". He said he was just as strong as his teacher. If Iris were to fight such a man--
Iris will not run away. She would face the enemy with all her might.
Even if the opponent was unbeatable, Iris would do the same - Aria knows that.