In the dimly lit room, Julihi took out a small box placed in the corner. A dark, dusty box.
It looked so shabby that no one could imagine that it was holding valuable items.
“I never thought I would bring this guy out again.”
Unknowingly, Julihi spit out her inner thoughts and opened the lock on the box. The cover lifted with a click, revealing the hidden object.
It was a single sword. The sword body was pure white, as if it were made of white silver, and the handle shimmered with the brilliance of a sapphire.
‘It doesn’t look like it has a holy sword.’
Julihi clicked his tongue and ran his finger over the sword. Then, a soft light emitted from the sword body and it trembled.
-Who wakes me up…
“grow.”
Julich’s eyes narrowed once more at the gloomy voice. I don’t know who made this sword, but it must have been a fairly crooked person.
If it’s a sword with an ego, shouldn’t it have a good voice? What was that voice like a dead man who had just risen from the grave?
-Ah, someone said… It was a child with dragon blood…
Cheek. The sword shone with a ghastly laugh.
-The finger holding me is fine…? The burn wound must have been quite painful…
“As you can see, there are no wounds. The flame of the demonic sword was no big deal either.”
– It’s always fun… Watching a braggart kid…
I inadvertently put strength into my fingers. It was a magic sword I really didn’t like. On the subject of a single sword, he speaks as if he is a devil.
Are you impersonating a transcendental being even though you can’t even fulfill your duty as a sword?
-Yes, what happened this time…? Did you come to become my master again…?
“no. I’m here to introduce you to a master who suits you.”
-A master who suits me…?
The demonic sword lowered his voice in displeasure. I felt that there was no owner suitable for me.
“okay. A descendant of a dragon with great potential. also my younger brother You’ll probably admit it as soon as you catch it.”
-That’s not going to happen…
“Well, then surrender? You might be thrilled to say that you finally met the owner. I can see you proudly serving someone…”
-shut up…!
roar
As soon as the sword rebelled, Julich quickly removed his finger. Blue flames soared in the spot where he had just touched the sword.
The corner of Julich’s mouth went up at the demonic sword’s angry attitude.
“Calm down. It’s just my prediction.”
-I don’t serve anyone…!
“Okay. I wonder if it will be like this again.”
-Yes, this guy…! The dragon’s dregs…!
The magic sword’s voice that had said that far had subsided. When the magic sword lost its light again, Julich closed the box and turned around.
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“You still have a terrible temper.”
“It wouldn’t be a magic sword for nothing.”
Oscar, who was waiting, lowered his head and carefully took over the box. Yulihi laughed while looking at the box containing the magic sword.
“I’ve touched my temper quite a bit, so no matter who wakes me up, I’m sure it will burn. I can’t wait to see what my brother will be like.”
“Can I speak now? The demonic sword will listen.”
“Don’t worry. He’s a guy who sleeps all over the place unless someone who deserves it touches him.”
On the contrary, the moment a qualified person touches it, it will wake up right away and make a fuss. Yulihi had been waiting for that moment.
The flames burning this time would not be her own hands, but her half-brother’s.
****
A few weeks later, the new year dawned. Normally, it’s just a day to share good wishes and be thankful that the year has passed safely.
But this new year, the Bernsteins have been quite bustling.
Because there were two people having a coming-of-age ceremony.
“Hey, your lord’s face is shining.”
“It’s several times better than usual if you decorate it properly.”
Bruno and Max looked at Luke and threw one word at a time. Her hair, combed upward, matched the formal dress embroidered with gold thread.
Luke checked the mirror and clicked his tongue as he looked at the other two.
“You guys, too, dress up a bit. Why are you the same as usual?”
“Why does a knight care about his appearance? If I did, I would be cursed at.”
“If I care about my appearance now, I will be beaten to death.”
Neither was wrong. In a group of macho-oriented knights, the act of grooming one’s appearance was not considered very good.
And in the case of Max, the background is the background that came under his command. If you go around looking in the mirror in this situation, you will be beaten for forgetting your sins.
“Tsk. I am the only one suffering.”
“You seem to be in a pretty good mood, don’t you?”
Bruno threw a word at Luke, who was checking the stiff robe. Luke smiled and said.
“Yeah well, there’s quite a lot to receive today.”
There is nothing particularly different about gifts from the Count. The gifts that the children of the Bernstein family receive at their coming-of-age ceremony are fixed.
However, what he received from Julihi was quite expected.
“Don’t forget that you guys step up when you receive a present from Julich.”
“By the way, will the real Master Julihi give you the magic sword? That’s pretty dangerous stuff.”
“Give and leave. Because he is like that.”
Before the regression, he raised his middle finger at the suggestion of ‘you, become my subordinate’, and he did that.
Needless to say, now that he has smeared sh*t on his face.
It’s not often that you get a chance to eat candy with the excuse of a gift.
“So, get it right. Don’t forget your lines.”
“Don’t worry. I practiced with Max several times yesterday.”
“By the way, am I the only one who doesn’t have too many lines? As for Sir Bruno, it’s enough just to put a choo-im-sae from the side.”
“It’s more plausible to have a mysterious assassin from the east explain it than a southern knight.”
Max licked his lips at Luke’s words. Even if you think for yourself, if you look at the background alone, you are more appropriate.
In any case, when ‘East’ is added, it looks somewhat mysterious. Even though it’s a fake background that I made up.
Then the voice of a maid came from outside.
“Brother, the coming-of-age ceremony is ready.”
“I get it. I’ll be there soon, so wait a minute.”
Luke checked his robes one last time and went outside. It was time for the three of us to tune in for the first time.
****
“They’re both so well-dressed that you wouldn’t recognize them.”
In the midst of the knights lined up, the count looked at his two sons with a smile. Luke bowed his head respectfully, and Michael also silently bowed.
To be honest, Michael didn’t want to stand with a half bastard. However, the repercussions of the recent ‘assassination’ were too great.
It was clear that if he whined about anything here, the Count’s suppressed wrath would explode.
‘Damn it, how did my situation…’
The Count muttered regretfully, not noticing Michael grumbling inwardly.
“It is customary for parents to celebrate coming-of-age ceremonies together, but Helena couldn’t participate because of her illness. It is just regretful.”
“It’s to cure the disease, isn’t it natural? Never mind.”
Helena had recently gone down to the villa to deal with her tantrum. In fact, it was because the moment I saw Luke’s coming-of-age ceremony, my blood seemed to flow backwards.
It was the right decision in terms of preventing the disease from getting worse.
“Thank you for saying that. Since you guys have come of age so safely, I should give you a present as a father.”
“…!”
Michael’s eyes flashed open. The Bernsteins always receive the same gift at their coming-of-age ceremony.
The option to choose one item from the treasure house kept by the family.
Considering that he was an aristocrat, it was an unconventional gift.
“Well, who’s first…”
“Of course, Luke has to choose first. Because you are my brother.”
To Michael’s question, the Count answered mercilessly. His face was smiling, but there was a cool aura in his eyes.
I felt the will to not leave it alone if I was bitten here again.
“Michael, answer me. Would it be right for Luke to choose first?”
“…yes.”
In the end, Michael couldn’t even make a sound and just nodded. The Count looked at Luke with a satisfied smile.
“Come on, Luke. tell me Is there anything you would like to have?”
Over the past few days, I’ve been given access to the treasure chest, giving me enough time to choose. If there was something I liked, I would have taken a snow stamp in advance.
Whether it’s weapons, armor, or famous artworks. I was willing to give you anything you wanted.
“I want the wrist guards that the first head of household wore.”
“what? A job like that… Ordinary stuff?”
Surprised, the Count managed to hold back what he thought was casually calling it junk. Michael’s eyes widened at the unexpected sound.
“yes. Isn’t it something none other than the dragon slayer used?”
“That’s true… but anyway…”
The Count stumbled and was unable to speak. Since it was the property of the first family head, he couldn’t bear to cut it down with his own mouth.
‘It’s a thing that has no value except for its symbolism.’
It was said to be a wrist guard, but in reality it was just a worn-out bandage. The only thing that stands out is that it hasn’t corroded in the slightest over the years.
And it’s just that the surface has runes that are hard to see now.
At first, I expected that the previous family heads were also under magic. However, after realizing that it had no effect other than not rotting, I abandoned it all along.
“Will that really be enough?”
“Enough and more. Isn’t it something the first head of household wore around his arm and swung a sword? I want to feel its soul and follow in its footsteps.”
“Huh!”
The Count spat out admiration for Luke’s spirit. What an upright attitude! The Count had a servant bring a crimson bandage from the treasury.
Today, when armor was developed, it was a wrist guard worn by no one except poor knights.
“Take it. it’s the stuff you said The founder, Leonic, wore this on the last battlefield as well.”
“May I take a look around here?”
“If you wish, do so.”
When the Count’s permission was granted, Luke raised his robe and wrapped bandages around his wrists. The overlapping and rippling runes were quite plausible on the outside.
Luke smiled with satisfaction and lowered his head.
“Thank you, Father.”
“no. Since you want to feel the spirit of the ancestor, not the actual gain, that spirit makes me more amazed.”
‘It’s not. This is a huge practical benefit.’
Luke swallowed his heart. Even before returning, it was this bandage that I chose for my coming-of-age ceremony. Of course, it wasn’t arbitrary at the time.
It’s because Helena and her two sons gave a sharp warning that ‘if you choose something valuable, you die’.
I had no choice but to choose the most worthless bandage, so I ended up choosing a bandage that only had symbolism.
‘But it was a lot better than I thought.’
It is a world where wizards are almost dead, and enchanted items are traded at exorbitant prices.
Among them, the bandages engraved with these runes were engraved with high-ranking magic.
It’s just that the previous family heads didn’t know what kind of magic was applied, so they couldn’t know the value.
“…Value is what is in one’s heart. To me, these bandages are a treasure that allows me to feel the soul of the first ancestor.”
“You are right!”
It’s obvious, but I don’t mean to say it. Who do you like?
“So, what does Michael want?”
“I am…”
When the turn was over, Michael quickly chose a famous sword. The count was a little disappointed, but willingly handed over the sword.
After the gift presentation was over, Julich, who had been silent until now, stepped out.
“Father, I also prepared presents for my two younger brothers.”
“Oh, how wonderful!”
The Count smiled brightly at the unexpected proposal. As expected, he is the first son who thinks of brotherly love!
Julihi smiled and clapped her hands twice. Then Oscar, who was behind, stepped out.
“Greetings, Mr. Count, I am Oscar Daildran.”
“Yeah, I’ve heard the name a lot. Are you called the young sage? Great for his age.”
A genius who skipped grades at the age of 17 at the capital’s Imperial University. In addition, it is said that at the time of graduation, all subjects were top grades.
A celebrity whose name could even be heard in the ears of the earl. Someone like that was by Julihi’s side before she knew it.
Naturally, the count’s face brightened. In other words, the talented person who will lead the next generation supports the successor.
“It’s just an inflated rumor.”
“I am humbled. By the way, what’s wrong with you bringing the presents yourself and not as a servant?”
“That’s because the gift you give is an important item.”
Oscar opened the box with a click. When a sword emitting blue light appeared, everyone opened their mouths in amazement.
“What is this sword?”
“It is an ancient sword that was sleeping in the dungeon.”
“What!”
Everyone burst into amazement at Oscar’s unexpected words. It’s a dungeon!