049. preparation (1)
A girl named Hilda scanned the purifier with very sparkling eyes.
It must have been the gaze that recognized the value of the holy sword.
“Who made it?”
Hilda took a step closer to me and asked.
If he didn’t answer quickly, he was going to hit him with a hammer.
“I do not know. I just got it.”
I really didn’t know who made it, so I had no choice but to answer that way.
“Huh? What’s wrong, Hilda? Unbeknownst to you, you are excited and fussed.”
As if Hilda’s reaction was unexpected, Lorena also sneaked up to see the holy sword.
However, since she is not a person who touches a sword, Lorena quickly tilts her head.
“Is it just normal? Maybe I can pick it up on the sidewalk.”
“What does your sister know?”
“Look at him?”
Hilda raised her eyebrows and muttered to herself.
“Look at this. The balance of the sword is unbelievable. It must have been at least two hundred years since it was made, but what else is it that doesn’t have a single tooth out? does this make sense? The durability is unbelievable. There is no trace of enchantment!”
“Hmm. I don’t know. no matter how you look at it Wherever you look at this, it’s so great.”
“Sister, would you like to stop making the sound of Hepatone hammering and squeaking?”
I also don’t know much about swords. However, when someone whose job was to be a blacksmith said that, I thought that the holy sword was definitely special.
‘I definitely have eyes to see.’
His skills seemed unusual.
I used [mind eye].
Name: Hilda Veronica
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Personality: [Crazy] [Preoccupied]
Specialty: [Hepaton’s Eye] [Enchantment]
Stats: [Strength: 16] [Agility: 4] [Stamina: 17] [Luck: 5]
Power: [21/23]
‘uh… … ?’
Floating status window.
As soon as I saw the status bar, I stopped thinking about this woman’s name.
‘Veronica?’
there is no way you don’t know It’s a familiar name if you play ＜Warriors Kingdom＞.
The name of Ackerman’s exclusive blacksmith was ‘Newbold Veronica’.
Although he is not the main character like Cain, Ponte, and Hoya, he is a supporting character who shows off his presence by appearing frequently.
He was a grateful friend who constantly supplied Ackerman with honey items.
So at first, I thought, ‘What is it, did you have siblings?’
However, the moment I saw Hilda’s specialty [Hepaton’s Eye], that thought was blown away.
That specialty is ‘Newbold Veronica”s unique ability to see through the characteristics and properties of items.
‘what.’
Can unique specialties exist for two people? No, as far as I know there is no such case.
If so, there is only one possibility left.
The fact that ‘Newbold Veronica’ was also affected by the twisted world line.
The impact is… … .
The fact that the gender has changed.
under. What are all these cases?
Somehow, I was strangely used to it.
I can’t get a sense of how it’s going.
‘still.’
Just because your gender changes doesn’t mean you can’t make weapons.
It’s enough if only the main characters are fine.
thump.
Plump.
write
Newball who is distracted by the holy sword and continues to touch the sword… … No, Hilda.
Hilda said nothing and stroked the holy sword. It seems that magic power is being used. The [Hepaton’s Eye] skill was activated.
“What is the nature of light? Hmm, I’ve never really seen anything like this. How can this quality come out without an enchantment?”
Hilda continued talking to herself. She collected information about Purifier with her own special eyes. Did a minute or so pass?
“It’s fun.”
Once again, Hilda wipes her sweat with the cloth that wrapped the holy sword. It’s the shameless face of the world.
“I don’t know what he’s doing, but if he got this with intention, he’s a crazy person. Even if it’s not, it’s awesome. It seems that no one can handle this sword. What is it, what is it?”
“Yes? this? Is this to make such a fuss?”
“The sword and the person standing in front of me. You know that unnie doesn’t really have eyes for people, right? In particular, men’s eyes are the worst.”
“Why are you talking about men all of a sudden?”
Lorena didn’t understand Hilda’s words at all. Rather, I was admiring Hilda’s cryptic words.
It seems that he has roughly grasped the suitability and proficiency of the holy sword. It wasn’t a common sight. Is it also Veronica?
“… … .”
When I said nothing, Hilda got to the point.
“Interesting. I think there will be some pretty good items out there. So, what do you want?”
Even as he spoke lightly, his eyes were fixed on the holy sword. He looked like a person who was eager to make something quickly.
“It is armor.”
Anything else was enough.
“Armor? Hmm. OK. What do you want specifically?”
“There is nothing.”
“He is not difficult. like. Take this.”
“yes.”
Hilda returned the sword to me.
“The nature, ability, structure, recipe, etc. were all figured out. Looking at this ridiculous sword, a good idea immediately came to my mind. The work will start right away, so please sign here quickly and leave.”
Hilda fumbled somewhere and took out a paper and pen.
It is a contract that practical cadets use when paying goods to cadets of other classes. It was essential because the results were reflected based on this contract.
I signed without saying anything.
“All right? I’m just busy.”
Hilda tossed the paper somewhere and turned around.
There are parts that can’t be trusted on the outside, but if that woman is the ‘Newbold Veronica’ I know, I can trust her.
Plump.
Ting Ting.
Hilda then stood in front of the furnace and started checking the tools. Like someone who is obsessed with something.
There was no see-off. Like the personality that is only focused on what I have to do, it seems that nothing else is already in my eyes.
“Did you finish your business?”
“yes.”
Lorena said as if she was familiar with that Hilda, dragging me along. It was hot, and the hem of his clothes fluttered.
“Let’s go out quickly. I’m dying of heat.”
Practical people don’t seem to greet each other well.
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After leaving the utility building, Lorena dragged me to a nearby park. We sat slightly apart on a bench and chatted.
profit-
Lorena lights a cigarette, showing off a special match she has developed. Looking back, he was an eccentric practical cadet.
“Until I finish smoking. Do you understand, junior?”
It seems she needed someone to talk to.
“Whoa.”
Cigarette smoke spreading in a donut shape.
Lorena, who was performing a strange trick, said as she crossed her legs.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen Hilda talk like that.”
“is that so?”
“yes. If that’s enough, Hildachi is making a lot of fuss. What are you really like? Help me with my graduation work.”
“… … I do not know.”
“If he says that, a masterpiece will come out. You can look forward to it.”
“All right.”
There was nothing else to say. Lorena grinned once, then changed the subject.
“Has Viktor drunk a sample yet?”
“yes. At a really important moment, you want to drink?”
“For the price.”
Lorena sucked on a cigarette, her cheeks sliming.
“I need a quick review. Feedback is needed to make [Lorena 19] into a finished product. That way, you can check whether there are any deficiencies or side effects.”
“Should I deliver it?”
“Yeah, will you? Even if I wanted to make it again, I ran out of ingredients and ordered it again. If I had known it would be like this, I would not have given it to you. I can’t progress because I only have one sample… … . I’m busy preparing for the festival.”
“Then, I’ll tell you to give it back.”
“No, it’s okay. Viktor is the most accurate when it comes to evaluating the taste of alcohol. Have a quick drink, yes. I will make it again.”
“Hmm, is that so? All right.”
The two seemed to know each other well.
Lorena thought for a moment, then changed the subject of the conversation.
“This is your first mission soon, right? Aren’t you nervous?”
“yes. Not at all.”
It’s just heartbreaking.
It’s a game, but I’ve played it countless times, so there’s nothing unusual about it. The mission that had to be taken was also the main character’s quest.
“okay? You play differently than you look.”
“What is it like?”
Sometimes when I see someone talking about my appearance like this, I want to ask why.
“Just a little… … .”
Lorena raised three fingers and waved them in front of her face.
“tenderness? Um, what should I say? Anyway, you look like you hate going out.”
“Is that an insult?”
“Hehe. Think whatever you want.”
After a few more cigarettes, Lorena quickly put it out, perhaps conscious of me as a non-smoker.
“Now what? junior.”
“Go, get some rest.”
“okay?”
Lorena got up from the bench and brushed her butt.
“Would you like to buy me some rice?”
“it’s okay.”
“Hmm. I want to repay you for helping me with my graduation project.”
Lorena put her hand on her waist.
“no. I got everything I got.”
dare Keep it in case you need something else later.
“Bounce. Can you tell me if you want to eat later?”
“yes.”
“The mission went well.”
Lorena turned that way.
* * *
‘Let’s see… … .’
Thanks to Viktor, who was away as usual, the dorm room was quiet.
However, the reason the room is particularly quiet today is because the students are all busy with their own work.
The Warriors were currently in the middle of preparing for the festival that would be held after the first year foreign mission, starting with freshmen preparing for an external mission.
So midterm exams and festival preparations are going on at the same time.
Viktor must also be planning to thoroughly prepare for the last festival at the academy.
A lot of exciting things are happening.
it’s romantic
… … Of course I’m not interested in that.
When I come back from an outside mission, I plan to just relax and enjoy the sound of firecrackers exploding while lying on the bed.
You don’t have to be in a crowded place to experience your heart beating wildly.
Well, something like a festival was a story from another country to me, and all I thought about was my future.
“I entrusted the armor request, and the team was well organized, so it’s reassuring.”
It was also cruising. It’s going well as I planned.
If there was one thing, though it was trivial, it was Siana.
On the first day when the team came together, during the after party, it was very heartbreaking that Shiana broke up with a lot of grumpiness.
Since Cyana blocked Cain, it wasn’t just once or twice, Cain wasn’t easily able to get over it.
minor nervous warfare.
They say that Cain is a grown-up so don’t worry, but Shiana wasn’t like that either.
After seeing Sianna’s tears that day, I started to pay attention to every little thing.
‘Should I go?’
Anyway, I had something to ask of Sianna.
He was a bit relaxed before an external mission. But after lying down all day, even that was getting boring.
Rather than sticking to the bed like bedbugs, it seemed better to relax at least lightly.
Whether it’s swinging a sword, reading a black magic book, or taking a walk, whatever is good.
If it was a vacation, it would have been better to pack up the estate, but since I was at the academy, the fact that I had nothing to do even on a day off came to me.
Since waking up early in the morning, it is a needlessly diligent body.
‘Well, if not at this time, I’ll make time again.’
I don’t know if I’ll have to live in this world for the rest of my life, so I’ll have to train myself lightly.
Eventually, I changed into more comfortable clothes and went to visit Siana.
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As befits the manager of the Magical Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cyana Plaen was watering the plants even late in the evening.
Colorful flowers and trees, cute and beautiful magical flora and fauna. In the meantime, no one could deny that Shiana was an elf.
She was an infinitely noble and beautiful girl.
The girl had a problem.
She quickly gets rid of trivial concerns, but always cares deeply about things related to her friend ‘Ahren’.
“Ugh!”
In the end, Siana puts the watering can on the floor and snorts vigorously.
I still remember what happened that day.
It’s really, really nothing. why are you so annoyed
Cain is a good friend.
She was also kind to Siana.
But I don’t know why I get grumpy just by being close to Aren and talking to him.
The first time I witnessed Aren and Cain sitting next to me, really… … .
If Aren hadn’t reminded me not to do that next time, I would have almost tipped over my desk.
Still, I don’t like it when other girls are close to Aren… … .
I couldn’t stand it during the after party, and I trembled in an unusual way to get Cain away from Aren.
To be honest, I want to go to Aren and tell him not to be friendly with other friends… … .
Then I know Aren will hate it. I was restless.
‘What should I do?’
I also wanted to apologize to Cain.
‘Should I seek advice from Lily… … ?’
Lily might know a way out of this situation.
“okay!”
Siana put the watering can back in place and prepared to return to the dormitory. I leave work two hours earlier than my usual return time.
Sianna locked the back door and came out.
I was about to go back to the dormitory, but I heard a strange sound.
Whoo!
Whoo!
It sounded like swinging a stick. It was quite heavy and familiar.
‘… … !’
Siana’s heart started beating fast.
please please. I hope that person is right.
Because there aren’t that many people in the academy who come to ‘there’.
turn the corner
Siana’s expectations were met.
There, he is swinging his sword right where Aren always used to be.
‘Hee! You’re the real Aren!’
What do we do?
what do you say?
yet… … I was less angry. Aren didn’t do anything wrong, but what I hated most was Aren.
Still, when I saw Aren, my anger melted away.
I don’t know why. Just looking at Aren makes me feel relaxed and happy.
Instead, Shiana also instinctively wanted to protect her pride.
Rather than running away, I decided to pretend that I had bumped into him casually on the way home from work.
Meanwhile, Aren pondered over and over at the hideout near the Magical Zoo and Zoo.
I came here because I was worried about Sianna.
‘what are you doing?’
‘I came here because I was curious about something.’
Isn’t it a little bit like saying that?
It’s embarrassing, so I won’t be able to say such a thing even to death. The thought of saying those words made my chicken skin grow.
‘Whoa.’
First of all, I decided to think a little more about whether there is a simple and natural comment.
But it never came to mind. Aren is too weak in this field.
“If you sweat a little, your head will be clear, right?”
As you swing your sword, good ideas may come to you.
Whoo!
Whoo!
My breathing quickened slightly, and around the time sweat formed on the bridge of my nose, Siana appeared like a lie.
“Aren?”
“Siana?”
Both greeted awkwardly.
It’s not too late yet, because I didn’t know we’d meet like this.
“What are you doing here?”
Siana was consistent in her tone of voice to avoid revealing her joy as much as possible.
Aren also sighed a little. It’s because I haven’t come up with the right words yet.
If someone else saw it, it would just be a laughing matter.
In the end, Aren decided to wait for an excuse that seemed better.
“I am training. You’ll be leaving soon.”
“Yes. I see.”
“What about you, Siana?”
“Yes? It’s me… … I was just watering the babies.”
Siana twisted her hair. The tone, which had been slightly stiff, was slightly relaxed without my knowledge.
He even forgot that he was angry with Aren.
“okay.”
“Yes. Hey Aren. Are you really here to train?”
Siana waited inwardly.
On the contrary, Aren was troubled.
I came because I thought Cianna was upset, but because she seemed okay.
There was a bit of an awkward atmosphere, but it’s something I usually feel from time to time.
‘Let’s talk honestly.’
Clumsy excuses or lies only call anger.
“We’re going on a mission together soon. Do you have something to say, to have a teamwork, to have a conversation?”
Aren was gibberish.
“What to say?! did you come to see me? Is it like that?”
“right?”
Either way, it was a satisfactory answer for Shiana. Aren came to see me! Nothing more was needed.
Ciana pressed the corners of her mouth upward and approached Aren.
All worries, worries, envy, and jealousy were scattered like a mirage.
“Hagiin… … I haven’t seen Aren recently.”
“Is it? After seeing it almost every day, a couple of days? I didn’t see it. Didn’t everything go well?”
“Is not it. It’s been a while. yes! Of course nothing happened!”
“thank god.”
It was a special day. Aren’s thoughts.
Siana dug up the soil with her tiptoe.
For some reason, I feel good.
“Yes, Aren. So what do you mean?”
There are still about 10 days left to go on an external mission.
In the meantime, I conceived a plan to increase the proficiency of the holy sword. The Munchkin Hermit’s dream was still valid.
To do that, you need ‘practice’ training.
Fighting against guys like Ackerman and Ponte every time is risky.
So I have no choice but to ask Sianna.
“Actually, I have a favor.”
“Yes! Request? tell me anything!”
“Can I fight against Siana’s familiar?”
At first I didn’t understand what that meant. It was only after Aren continued to explain that Cyana understood.
“Hun Ryeo-eon… … ! The combat world is really busy… … .”
Summoning a familiar was nothing to Siana.
Besides, if the person making that request is Aren, whatever!
By the way… … .
Oddly enough, Siana is subtly smart about this.
I don’t know about the opposite sex or dating.
Because Shiana is still not fully aware of the fact that she likes Aren as a member of the opposite sex.
However, the instinctive possessive desire wriggling in Siana’s heart whispered to her.
Now is your chance.
“Hey, Aren!”
“yes?”
“That request, I will listen.”
“really?”
Shiana’s fingers twitched in embarrassment.
“instead.”
“yes?”
“Give me one wish.”