051. Departure (1)
Lightly but accurately lowered the sword.
It wasn’t even a holy sword, so even the speed was light.
–!
… … The moment I thought, I had no choice but to stop.
It wasn’t my will. It felt like the sword stopped on its own.
“… … ?”
The tip of the sword stopped just before it touched the leather armor and was shaking.
I feel an unknown repulsive force pushing away my strength.
“how about it?”
“… … what is it?”
Hilda grinned proudly when I clenched her teeth and gave her strength.
It was a chic smile that went well with his appearance.
It seemed that if I gave my strength to kill, I could somehow drive the sword in, but there was no reason to try so hard.
I just wanted to hear what this was all about.
Whirik. took the sword
“That sword was actually used by a monster. A goblin picked up a man-made thing and wielded it. Do you know what will happen then?”
Also. What I felt was right.
“Magi will dwell there.”
“Also, I know it well. Right. The magic remains, albeit minutely. Well, to be precise, it should be about the stench of a monster.”
“no way.”
“Right. This armor repels attacks with demonic energy. I had a really hard time enchanting it.”
That’s nonsense. I hadn’t even heard of an armor that pushed back an attack with demonic energy.
“Does that make sense?”
No matter how genius blacksmith Veronica is, she is not a real blacksmith angel ‘Hepaton’.
“can.”
However, Hilda answered with a confident voice. I held out my Holy Sword all the way forward.
“If it’s this crazy sword.”
“!”
The holy sword flashed as if it were showing off itself.
I know very well that the Holy Sword is amazing.
Do you still see as much as you know?
In the blacksmith’s eyes, it must have been a greater object than I knew.
What the hell did you see with her specialty [Hepaton’s Eye]?
I didn’t understand, but I had to understand. It’s a unique specialty, so you should accept it.
“I won’t ask more about where the sword came from. Do you find it difficult to answer? However, since you don’t seem to know much about swords, I’ll let you know.”
Hilda put down the holy sword and stroked the blade.
“The nature of a sword is light. Ability is Demonic Resistance. Do you know what this means?”
“I do not know.”
“At least, it’s a sword used by a famous crusader of the church. Considering the sacredness of the sword, it is a sword that has accumulated a lot of karma.”
Hilda couldn’t find out the owner of the sword, but she was close.
It was probably thanks to her specialty, [Hepaton’s Eye], that she understood this.
Even other skilled blacksmiths will also feel nothing when looking at this sword.
“is that so. That’s awesome.”
Let’s pretend we don’t know
“Aren’t you always so uninspired by everything?”
“It is not.”
“I got a sword that might be a holy sword, is that such a dry reaction? I don’t understand.”
Hilda frowned slightly.
It’s not that I don’t like cheering.
I just don’t want to tea. It’s a law that people shouldn’t look light.
“Well, that’s not important. My goal was to create armor that synergizes with weapons. The sword’s specialty is demonic resistance, so I came up with an idea to maximize it.”
maximization.
When any ability reaches its peak, it produces terrifying power. Same goes for this humble-looking leather armor.
Push back the monster’s attack. It is truly a fraudulent ability.
“Quality and ability. Once you know the structure and manufacturing method of a sword, you can enchant it however you want. It’s usually difficult to figure out everything, but this sword was so pure and flawless that it was rather easy. I am also very smart.”
“… … okay.”
The words are complicated, but Hilda’s words are that the Purifier is a mad sword.
Thank you, father… … !
Thank you, invite… … !
“The ability given to the armor is like a sword [Demonic Resistance]. If it is an attack wrapped in demonic energy, it can be deflected or resisted.”
At least in an emergency, one coin can be earned. Against the ‘monster’. What an ability.
“There is a difference. If the ability granted to the sword is to resist mind control or demonic energy, then this armor resists ‘physical’ attacks. You’ve seen it before, so you know it well, right?”
“Yes.”
“You probably won’t be able to wield the sword properly yet, but as your proficiency goes up, your defense will go up. You can look forward to it.”
I listened intently to her explanation. Just because they had the same magic resistance didn’t mean they had the same effect.
In addition, the durability of the armor is excellent because the ability of the armor also rises according to my efforts.
The more I listened, the more I admired Hilda’s skills.
‘As expected, is it the blacksmith of the main character?’
To experience the main character’s buff indirectly. sweet, sweet
“However, there is a condition to activate the effect of this armor.”
What is this, it’s obvious It’s not like I’ve been watching ＜Warriors Kingdom＞ for a day or two.
“I must carry the sword unconditionally.”
“Right away… … uh?”
Hilda opened her matchless eyes wide as if she hadn’t expected me to hit them.
“How did you know?”
“It just seemed so.”
“Hmm. You are quite sharp.”
Hilda let out a short breath and pushed the holy sword and leather armor towards me.
“thank you… … ?”
snap!
The moment I reached for the item, Hilda blocked it. After grabbing the sword and armor with both hands, he did not let go.
“I have a favor.”
“… … ?”
“I will make the necessary items in the future. I can’t say that the exclusive contract is an academy, but I’ll give you the priority. how about it?”
It seemed pretty desperate. To the extent that I wonder if that cheap thing is right.
“I don’t know why you’re doing this all of a sudden.”
“That sword. When I go on an outside mission, let me check it out. Then I will do everything I can.”
“Is this sword that good?”
Hilda nodded quickly, inappropriately.
“I want to check to what extent they demonstrate their abilities when they raise their proficiency. I’m asking you to throw away my pride, so please do me a favor.”
If a person with the [Eye of Hepaton] would talk like that, then the value of the holy sword would be even more indescribable.
It is a strange sight again.
Ackerman.
In other words, the blacksmith belonging to the main character of the game is now begging me like this.
try weighing
The things I get in exchange for lending her the holy sword.
The protagonist’s exclusive blacksmith, New Ball… … No, you can get items from Hilda.
Practical networks will expand that much, and it will be easier to find quality items.
Classes are subdivided in earnest from the 2nd year, and since practice sparring often takes place, temperament becomes very important.
It coincides with the period when your skills rapidly increase as you learn how to handle magical powers in earnest.
‘In the long run, it is an unconditional benefit.’
It is quite difficult to find skilled practical cadets.
But if the target is the blacksmith exclusively for the main character, that would be a huge advantage.
‘Then what about Ackerman?’
With Hilda’s skills and the speed at which she draws items, Ackerman can care enough while supplying me with items. There is no problem with this either.
The last thing to worry about is the possibility of copying the holy sword.
The value goes up because it is rare.
If you could make the same thing, there would be no such thing as a rare item.
The reason Hilda is doing that is because she wants to research the purifier and make a sword similar to it.
However, holy swords are not created, but piled up.
Because the sword was born at the sacrifice of the first family head, the blacksmith cannot copy it.
All things considered, it’s a win for me.
“I beg you. please.”
“I’ll think about it some more.”
“What do you think?”
However, I have no intention of rushing.
The plan is to make Hilda more anxious by doing a little more pushing and pulling. That would give you better terms.
“It hasn’t been verified yet, has it?”
“ha. I just saw it with my own eyes. It’s really too much.”
“Aren’t you confident?”
“That’s not it. Oh, do you have a knack for teasing? Even as a freshman.”
What does that have to do with freshmen?
I forcefully brought things.
Holy sword and leather armor. You are bright!
“then.”
* * *
holy sword.
Veronica Leather Armor Mark 1.
2 shirts.
A pair of leather shoes.
Various cleaning products.
5 random elemental bombs.
7 days worth of nutritious snacks.
These are the items I brought.
It was unpretentious.
A leather bag with a drawstring closure would suffice, and it slung nicely over my shoulder.
‘Equipment is solid.’
I turned my head and looked at my teammates.
First of all, the corrupted priest, Victor Tenibian, came with only alcohol.
Except for the cross, I didn’t bring anything that would help me in battle.
“Guys! Did you take care of your food!? Don’t worry, I’ve got all the alcohol for you! Hmmmm!”
Viktor is noisy since morning. I’m so excited that I’m going out on a D-class mission for the first time in a while.
You never dreamed that this mission would be dangerous.
Next is Cain Abella.
One of the main characters, a combat cadet who will later make a name for himself in the kingdom as Cain, a flame spear.
Even though the potential has not exploded yet, there is no power like this right now.
Cain is the best card that can be drawn out of only three freshmen.
Even if I have Cain, in fact, I have nothing to do.
The last is Cyana Plaen.
‘Is there anything more to explain?’
It’s a walking cheat key.
Even if she was the final boss of ＜Warriors Kingdom＞, I would agree without saying anything.
As I was thinking of Sianna, my eyes met hers. I was taken aback and smiled a little. Shiana quickly turned her head.
‘Hmm?’
While watching the noisy members, he organized a plan to safely clear 「Ghost of Herace Castle」.
It’s a simple mission, so you don’t need anything else, just worry about the boss mob.
It’s an event where a D-class mission that I thought I could easily deal with beasts turns into a B-class when a monster appears out of nowhere.
The first is a bandit.
The mid-boss is a ghoul.
The final boss is the ghost of Herace Castle.
They are not ruthless enemies. Even after running the simulation dozens of times, there was no problem.
To be honest, I can clear enough on my own.
However, since Cain and Siana were also attached, there was no chance of failure unless the demon king descended directly.
Quite a few variables can be solved by asking Siana for help. Rather, I’m afraid that she will beat them all up.
Therefore, the mission guidelines were established.
Let’s drive experience points in a line that doesn’t deviate from the story frame.
Shiana is already complete, and Viktor is also a third year student who has no way to grow here.
You can share experience points with Cain, but she grows up well alone. In the first place, Cain is real after experiencing the awakening event, so there is no need to worry.
As the time to depart slowly approached, I suddenly felt a terrifying death attacking my back.
‘… … !’
My pupils dilated, and my breath rose.
This level of living was so dangerous that I had never felt it before.
I rolled my eyes and found the master of living.
But there was no need to look. because he’s close
Zeroth Tarbella glanced at me, then passed by and stood in front of Cain.
“Cain Abella.”
“Ah, Instructor.”
“You don’t have to call me an instructor. Because now, as your ‘cousin’, I’m here to support you. Take it, it’s your first mission gift.”
Zeros handed her an apparently classy sword.
“… … thank you.”
Cain bit his lip and accepted the sword.
Giving such a dazzling sword as a gift while on a D-class mission itself was meant to be ridiculed.
Zeroth stood crookedly, enjoying her reaction.
“listen carefully. Although I am from Tarbella, you are Abella. Do you know how heavy that weight is?”
“Yes.”
f*cking Zeroth, are you going to harass Cain from the wee hours of the morning?
He seemed like a man who had gone mad with his sense of entitlement.
I can’t watch it anymore, it was disgusting. It was soon time to leave.
“Cain.”
“… … ?”
“Victor is calling. Go see.”
Viktor never did that, but he made a rough excuse. When Cain hesitated, I said one more time and pushed Cain away.
My eyes met with Zeros.
“The instructor says, where did you learn etiquette?”
“I’m not an instructor. Didn’t you say you came as a ‘cousin’ earlier? I called because it was time to start and we had to gather.”
Zeros was speechless for a moment.
“I don’t know what the plan is.”
“… … ?”
“I know you are hiding your skills. I must have lost to Ackerman on purpose.”
I didn’t lose on purpose.
“I wanted to check it out, so I played around with it, and out of all these cadets, it found me the fastest and most accurately. Stop the expression that you don’t know what it is.”
Was it like that For some reason, I feel like I’ve been tricked by him.
However, if he sprayed such a dangerous killing blow, he had no choice but to react instinctively.
If you think of the gap between Zeros and me, you should react more.
“I’m not curious about why you’re hiding your skills now, but it would be better if you didn’t show up like you did just now. Being rude is just disgusting. Just like now, keep quiet.”
It seems that I know how to keep quiet for a special reason.
“Do you know what my favorite is?”
“… … What?”
“I will keep quiet.”
Zeros looks at me with a face that says he’s lost for words.
“If you don’t have anything more to say, that’s it.”
“this… … !”
I just nodded, bowed my head, and turned around.
Zeroth’s fingers twitched.
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“Then shall we depart?”
8 o’clock sharp.
After returning from the external mission registration process, Viktor said.
In the back, freshman instructors from each class are waving goodbye to the young students who are leaving for their first mission.
A huge arched front door is visible.
On both sides are statues of guardians protecting the academy, and on top of them, pieces depicting the lives of the heroes who founded the academy are lined up like a movie film.
After passing the front door, the air changes.
You’re actually experiencing an external mission. this is a dream come true
Walking around the vast kingdom of Aeonia is like a dream.
There are also teams with different missions here and there. Each one was swollen with anticipation and their steps were brisk.
‘Ackerman… … !’
Ackerman is also passing there.
At the end of the search, Ackerman found out the mission he was assigned.
The main character’s actions are always being watched.
Ackerman’s mission is to subdue a group of orcs hiding in a cave in the mountain.
It was a pretty daunting task for a freshman.
However, with Ackerman’s skill, it would be easy.
I’ll be back without any problems.