Episode 105

Even if a demonic sword user died, the person who would inherit that qualification did not appear immediately.

At this point, they may not have been born, and even if they are alive, there is no telling when they will prove their qualifications.

At the earliest, it can be found within a few years, but at the latest, not even a trace is revealed even after hundreds of years.

Therefore, in order to use the magic sword at the right time, it was necessary to conciliate a qualified person.

‘I wish I could be your ally, but… … .’

Of course, even if he wasn’t an ally, he could be satisfied with just using the magic sword correctly.

Anyone who truly desires peace and stability will cooperate in any form.

However, anyone who threatened this world or wanted to sympathize with the Witchbeast had to be excluded.

‘How did you get that demon sword again?’

It was not possible to create a demonic sword simply by using magic.

According to the providence, the demonic sword was to be born only when the origins of this world came together.

In other words, another demonic sword denied the providence and brought out the origin of this world, so even its existence was distorted.

‘I have to find a way to destroy immortality just in case.’

I couldn’t always rely on Zion Reggiard and Hannette Adelaira.

There will always be times when unexpected situations arise, or when they are not by your side.

That’s why, as always, he tried to gather the seven demonic swords and their owners in one place.

‘I could be wrong… It might be right.’

Shion Reggiard and Hannette Adelaira created new possibilities.

As a result, Enrite was able to come to another conclusion even though he considered his own judgment to be wrong.

Because he was a demonic sword user like those two, and he had a goal he wanted to achieve.

‘I have to change to become like them.’

I didn’t really want to be human.

As a demonic sword, it was just trying to annihilate the traces of demons and dragons.

However, since those two people accomplished what he couldn’t do, he had no choice but to follow the flow.

‘It’s not impossible. I also have a human body… … .’

He lived in this world both as a demonic sword and as a human.

I’m having a hard time understanding the human mind, but there was a feeling that I was getting better little by little.

If we keep going like this, wouldn’t we be able to get the results we want in the not-so-distant future?

‘The light of El Tesoicb is getting brighter. Can even this me become stronger?’

* * *

Belgronn’s Inn, 1st floor restaurant.

Sillays Knights were wary of the surroundings and settled in various places of the inn.

Originally, he would have to gather the knights and negotiate the treasure distribution method, but he couldn’t just sit still because he was attacked by surprise.

Shion and Hanette tried to detect changes in their presence and magic power from time to time, and Enrite was listening to an explanation of the battle that had taken place earlier.

“… You mean you didn’t mean to kill me?”

“Yes, it seemed that way to me.”

“Still, there must be a reason why I attacked you.”

“Well… maybe… I think he was aiming for my magic sword.”

Saeran carefully opened his mouth, being conscious of his surroundings.

For a moment, Enrite shows a sharp look and frowns.

Shion and Hanette listen quietly, but later look away.

“If you were aiming for a demonic sword, there must be a reason. Any guesses?”

“I don’t know why. They only tried to steal the demon sword without hurting me.”

Even Enrite couldn’t understand the intention.

Only those who have the qualifications can wield the magic sword, and no one else is allowed to even hold the hilt.

Of course, since he was both a demonic sword and a human, he was able to erase its shape while possessing the demonic sword of wind.

“Oh, yes. The weapon used by the enemy was a bit unusual. It was like a magic sword, but something was different.”

Shion and Harnette felt something about him too.

It looked like a demonic sword, but its power was subtly distorted.

He noticed that a battle had occurred because the magic sword of lightning was also nearby, and immediately ran to Saeran.

‘what? There must be seven demonic swords in all… … .’

Shion had doubts, but accepted the existence of another demonic sword without hesitation.

I already knew that the original content and setting were out of sync to some extent.

If so, wouldn’t it be possible to increase even the number of demonic swords?

‘That’s right. It’s a demonic sword, but it’s not like a demonic sword.’

As Shion slashed the enemy’s sword, he could briefly glimpse its strength.

As soon as it touched the sword, Acid Rain showed hostility, and I felt strange magic power.

It was probably an imitation of a demonic sword, and it must have had a special ability.

‘There won’t be only one such item.’

It could have been a failure, or it could have been the first artificial magic sword ever created.

However, it had practicality just by being used as a weapon while maintaining its shape.

If we mass-produce artificial magic swords and give them to humans or monsters, wouldn’t annoying enemies arise?

‘What should I do?’

There was nothing I could do differently in the current situation.

Because the content or setting for the artificial demon sword did not exist in the first place.

However, mass-producing artificial magic swords was just speculation, and even qualifying for use could be difficult.

‘I think I’ve seen it somewhere… … .’

Although her face was covered by a mask, her eyes were clearly visible.

It had a light green color, and it seemed to have a vivid yet melancholy feeling.

There were probably not a few people with light green eyes, but it wasn’t an atmosphere that anyone could have.

‘Well… If you think about it, you will remember… … .’

“His face was covered with a mask, and he did not speak. I didn’t do anything to make anyone else feel resentful… I don’t know anything other than that you were aiming for my demonic sword.”

“… I thought it was a woman.”

The eyes of the three are focused on Harnette’s remarks.

There are no characteristics to infer gender, but how can it be determined?

“Yes? How do you know that?”

“I just think so.”

“… … “

“… … ?”

Saeran was immersed in silence, and Enritte questioned, albeit weakly.

Only Shion laughed and listened earnestly.

“I don’t know if I am a woman.”

“I’m just saying it when I feel it. Didn’t you have a small physique?”

“right.”

“Movement was also a little delicate. I felt it the most when using magic.”

“… Does that make a difference?”

“It’s not a huge difference. I’d like to explain… How can I not speak?”

Zion did not understand that, but he did not doubt it.

Harnett was also saying this with reasons of her own.

It would be either a man or a woman anyway, so it wouldn’t be too much of a twist no matter which one was taken as the standard.

‘A woman with light green eyes… … .’

Shion thinks for a moment, then immediately recalls the name.

When I visited the duchy of Ternane, I had seen a nobleman with a similar condition.

I had an argument with Hannette about that nobleman, so I couldn’t help but remember it clearly.

‘Oz Ternane.’

Oz Ternane had already fled from the mansion, and now even his whereabouts are unknown.

When the time comes, he will be active as a monster hunter in the outskirts, but he couldn’t even be certain now.

If the enemy who ambush Serran is Oz Ternane, how should he deal with it?

‘The sword was easily pushed out, though.’

In the previous battle, he himself had blocked the sword attack directed at Hanette.

However, the sword did not have any strength, and it could easily be struck.

It was to the extent that it seemed as if they only pretended to attack and quickly retreated.

‘Because I didn’t even try to kill Saeran… … .’

Looking at what he had done so far, he could tell that he had no intention of killing.

For some reason, he was aiming for the demonic sword, so he only attacked Saeran.

‘I won’t aim only for the magic sword of thunderbolt.’

Herself, Harnette, and Enrite.

All of them were magical sword users, so they had no choice but to be targeted.

All four would have to be together at all times if they were to resist surprise.

‘I can’t always stick around.’

If the opponent could sense the demonic sword’s energy, they would quickly see through the gathering of demonic sword users.

He could have been hiding and watching, and taking advantage of the exhaustion, he could have attacked.

Above all, I had to catch it myself and find out its true identity and the path to obtain the artificial magic sword.

‘I’ll have to find a way…’ … .’

“I think we need to think about this a bit more. Why don’t we finish with the treasure distribution first?”

“That would be nice.”

Harnette is the first to answer and shows interest.

Right now, I couldn’t pursue the enemy who was aiming for the magic sword.

Originally, they had gathered here for the purpose of distributing treasure, so they had to finish it quickly.

‘Since I was attacked by Zion, I’m sure he won’t come back again.’

The opponent blocked Shion’s sword and fled beyond the white space.

I clearly saw that my left arm had been cut off, and there were still drops of blood in its place.

If he didn’t want to die, he wouldn’t try to surprise himself and Shion.

‘Because I can step out… Nothing difficult.’

There was no reason to linger in fear.

He was a mage and a knight who killed the shadow dragon.

No one could threaten or stop him.

‘If it appears one more time, then I will kill it with my own hands.’

The mansion of the Duke of Adelaira, Hanette’s room.

Hanette looked at the item Enritte had sent her and slowly put it into the box.

After discussing with the Knights of Silage, he received the distribution of the treasure, and immediately after passing it to the auction house, he made money for the first time.

I was able to secure quite a bit of money, and I even thought about how to spend it.

The result was this object, and the person to be given as a gift had already been decided.

‘The magic is well contained.’

Harnette puts wrapping paper on the box and touches it over and over again.

If I had been able to move alone, I would have carved my magic into it beforehand.

However, they concluded that they had to travel together in preparation for an enemy surprise attack, so they could not escape separately.

‘… I think I’ll get caught.’

Hannette struggled to finish packing and got up from her seat.

If it were Shion, wouldn’t it be easy to recognize what’s inside this box?

However, it could be misunderstood because it was mixed with his own magical power.

‘If they get caught, they’ll get caught.’

Harnette took the box and headed straight to Shion’s room.

I wondered if I was curious about how he would react to receiving the gift.

“What else is that?”

“It is a present for you.”

“Gift? It’s not even your birthday?”

“So you give it. You gave me a present too.”

“… Oh, that one?”

Shion smiled and accepted the gift.

It seemed that Harnett’s mana was spreading minutely from the inside.

What on earth did he want to give, even containing his magical power?

“Can I open it?”

“I hope you don’t expect anything. It’s a bit too ordinary.”

“Well… … .”

Shion tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box.

Inside was a necklace that looked familiar.

In addition, a reddish stream of air flowed from the rim of the necklace.

‘I bought a similar necklace and enchanted it. then… Does it contain the power of the magic sword?’