The time when dragon slayers and archmages were still born from humans. The objects created through ancient magic and the blessings of the gods possessed tremendous power.
Like a demonic sword that cuts through a piece of iron with a single blow. Or a potion that restores youth just by drinking it.
Among them, it is said that there was even an elixir of immortality, and even a holy relic that allowed one to escape the shackles of mortality and ascend to heaven.
Of course, now as well as back then, everyone was salivating and coveting the treasure.
– Life is a big deal! Once you steal it, your life changes!
The hero naturally suffered from all kinds of thieves. Despite the owner’s strength, human greed made them neglect their own lives.
It would have been more convenient to leave it to someone instead of carrying it around. The problem was that no one was there to do it.
-Give the medicine to Jim! I’ll give you even half of the country! If you refuse, I will strike you with all my might!
Even the kings of great countries are turning their eyes to greed and rushing at it. There was no way I could be relieved no matter who I entrusted it to.
Those who are reckless enough to believe are constantly assaulted, and if they are handed over to those in power, they will be swallowed up by themselves.
The owners of the impatient treasure came up with an idea.
-Hide in a narrow and dangerous place where the army cannot enter. Set up all sorts of traps, mazes and defenses to repel intruders.
The place where he was born was the dungeon. As for the idea itself, there was nothing special about it. The problem is that the creators were half-humans.
They were humans who used swords and magic to counter the dragon’s flames. Of course, the traps in the dungeon were also made to a level that was out of the norm.
-Push more troops! You just have to find the treasure somehow!
– Are you kidding me!? Now half of the Legion has been annihilated in the dungeon!
– Yes, it’s a human trap. If it’s a dragon like me… aaah!
– What crazy! The old dragon fell behind the dungeon’s trap!
The dungeon’s terrifying traps wiped out greedy thieves, kings, and even dragons.
Although it wasn’t that there were no successful people, even those who barely managed to pick up some of them and run away, and the damage was not easy.
As a result, most of the treasures were unharmed. Among them, there are those who have come down to the present without being able to retrieve the treasure due to the sudden death of the owner.
‘It’s a treasure trove enough to call even the least valuable item a national treasure.’
That’s a dungeon. A place where all sorts of mysteries that cannot be reproduced now lie asleep. An eye of a storm that shakes the entire continent when discovered.
But the sword in front of me is something from that dungeon! The Count shouted with a face stained with astonishment.
“Is this really the treasure of the dungeon!”
“That’s right. I will vouch for it in my name.”
To bet one’s name is to bet one’s status as a nobleman. Everyone looked at the sword in amazement at Oscar’s boastful words, to the point where their jaws fell.
Oscar, who looked at the people’s reactions with satisfaction, continued.
“Actually, I got this thing by accident. You should know that some of the dungeon’s functions are exposed to the passage of time and deteriorate.”
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“I heard. No matter how powerful the magic, over a thousand years have passed.”
Ancient magic is not eternal. The pure magic without a catalyst gradually weakens over time.
Because of this, the dungeon’s facilities often collapsed without being able to overcome the time. This is one of the reasons that dungeon raids, where even dragons failed, are possible in modern times.
“This is the first time I’m talking about it, but my lord and I have visited dungeons before. It was not a normal entrance, but the side collapsed, revealing the inside.”
“Well, then!”
“Unfortunately, the dungeon was already in ruins.”
Oscar stopped the knight who was about to bring up the treasure.
“Many of the things inside the dungeon were magic books. However, perhaps because the magic disappeared, the letters were worn out, and the pages of the book were broken just by touching them.”
“Ahh!”
The people around him sighed with pitiful eyes. Each one of them is a treasure worth a thousand gold!
It wasn’t uncommon for treasures found in dungeons to become unusable over time.
However, even if only one of them is intact, the continent is excited to make money.
‘And there were a few good ones.’
I have no intention of saying anything. Oscar smiled softly and continued.
“However, this sword in the center of the dungeon did not lose its light and shone brilliantly. It was really beautiful.”
“That, so?”
“My lord and I came out of the dungeon with our swords. After that, I didn’t tell anyone and kept it a secret.”
“…Yulich, are you saying what I’m hearing is the truth?”
The Count believed in people for a while, but the words were too great. Julich nodded at the second confirmation that might sound rude.
“It is an undeniable fact.”
“Heh, heh heh!”
The Count stumbled. If so, this is a national treasure level sword. Even in the Bernstein family, the only thing comparable to this was the sword of the first head of the family.
The Count looked at Julihi with a savage look at the huge secret.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“sorry. I couldn’t tell you because I didn’t even know what kind of sword it was. I don’t know if it’s a famous sword or a treasured sword, but there’s a possibility that it’s a demonic sword…”
“Ugh. Obviously, if that was the case, it would have been nothing more than a nuisance.”
Even if it’s a dungeon’s treasure, if it’s a magic sword that brings destruction to the user, it’s useless. It would have only unnecessarily brought greed to the surroundings.
“So you’re saying you’ve figured it out now?”
“That’s right. This is the holy sword that selects its master.”
“The holy sword…!”
A holy sword that can ward off demons and destroy evil. Officially, isn’t it an amazing thing that there are only five bags on the continent!
Just before the buzz of people started, Oscar stepped in again to calm the fuss.
“But the problem is choosing the owner. If it is not chosen as its owner, it is just an ordinary sword.”
“What do you mean?”
“Look.”
Oscar awkwardly raised his sword and swung it at the table beside him. A piece of wood bounced with a pop.
“Does it look like a famous sword?”
“…No. The blade is dull.”
No matter how inexperienced Oscar was in swordsmanship, if it was a good sword, it would have to be cut like paper if it was a normal tree.
But isn’t it just a power that’s not much different from a normal sword?
“you’re right. As a result of interpreting the words taken from the dungeon at the time, the sword does not give power unless it is the chosen owner.”
“Huh, I’ve heard that there’s that type of sword.”
“However, the blade is stronger than anything else, and it has the power to burn your hand if a monster or an evil person grabs it.”
“Oh oh!”
People who were disappointed that it was a real holy sword burst into exclamation again. A sword that discriminates between monsters and villains and burns them!
“Julich, could you give this sword to Luke…?”
“yes. I want to give it as a gift for my brother’s coming-of-age. After all, I was not chosen as my master.”
“Are you serious? It is a sword that can be sold for a thousand gold even if you are not the owner.”
Despite the Count’s words, Julihi smiled and shook her head.
“Everything has its rightful owner. I don’t want to make them wander the world, greedy for treasures they can’t use.”
“Yulich. You are truly proud.”
Touched by his son’s words, the count was in tears. With such an attitude, you raised an heir well!
“Come on, Luke. Please take it.”
“For giving me such an amazing sword… Thank you, brother!”
“done. Aren’t we brothers?”
Oscar and Julihi held back laughter as they watched Luke tear up. He didn’t even know that it was a sword that would soon burn his hand.
‘I should have said that it is a sword that burns the wicked. It’s hot now, so it’ll be worthwhile to drop the sword and make excuses.’
A sword that heats up when Luke grabs it without burning anyone else. Rumors would spread throughout the estate as well as the family.
If not, they’ll assume there’s something sinister going on, asking if there’s smoke in the chimney.
“Come on, listen. It is your sword now.”
“Then gladly!”
Luke was given a sword that was quickly thrust out. The moment he grabbed the sword with both hands, a voice that could only be heard in Luke’s ears rang.
-You bastard… Dragon’s blood…! You’re his little brother…!
The demon sword trembled in anger. You say this guy will be my master?
-Let’s see if we can survive this…!
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“Lu, the moment Master Luke grabbed the sword…!”
The knights were astonished to see the sword trembling with crying. Julihi watched that scene with satisfaction and smiled.
‘Kuh, you must have been quite annoyed. I never thought I would tremble like that.’
That tremble is the trembling that occurs when heat is generated in the handle. Julich also suffered burns like that when he first grabbed the sword.
I thought the sword was shaking, but I was surprised how hot my palms were.
‘Burns are more painful than other wounds. I wish I didn’t throw it at the crowd in surprise…!?’
Julich’s eyes, which continued to think, gradually widened as if they were about to tear. Even after the burns had occurred, he had to remain, but Luke was still holding the sword.
It was as if he didn’t even know what had happened.
“Uh, why!”
Surprise burst out without my knowledge, but everyone’s eyes were on Luke, and no one noticed.
It wasn’t just Julich and Oscar who were shocked.
-Inohm…! Why don’t you let go…!
The magic sword was frightened and raised its temperature. Even though it was not at the level of burns, but at a temperature that would make his flesh bruise, Luke was well-behaved.
Luke, who managed his expression, snorted inwardly.
‘Why, it’s because I’m equipped with a fire resistance item.’
The magic hidden in Leonic’s wrist guards. That’s what makes the owner and their equipment immune to fire and heat.
The reason why the founder Leonic was able to fight despite the dragon’s flames was thanks to this crimson bandage.
‘It’s a function you won’t know unless you put this on and jump into the fire.’
It’s not for nothing that the previous family heads didn’t notice what magic was. I have to reach the fire first, but which crazy person would do that?
Luke also noticed this function by accident before returning.
‘Because it was triggered by being caught by bandits and thrown into a fireball.’
I once slaughtered some thieves on a request. At that point, they would usually run away in fear, but the thieves were more poisonous than I thought.
After threatening the bar owner that he would avenge his colleague in a few days, he took drugs. Luke was helplessly captured and brought to them.
-The appearance of the knight Nari is really worth seeing! Do you have anything to say before you burn to death?
– Hey, hey! Anyway, this is not it! Just kill them with your sword!
-Nope? You think you’re going to give that kind of death to someone who killed all of your comrades?
The thieves poured oil on Luke’s body and threw him into a fire, promising to make him die in pain.
But Luke wasn’t burned at all. Rather, only the ropes tying her body burned and disappeared.
– Poetry, f*ck, what is this? It’s on fire, but why are you fine?
-…All these bastards are dead.
As a result, Luke survived, and the remaining four thieves perished at Luke’s hands. It was then that he learned the magic of bandages.
It was a godsend that he continued to wear it, saying that it was a waste to receive it.
-But damn, come to think of it, I just wanted you to wear this and receive a sword, right?
It was the next time that I hit the ground and regretted that it was a problem to leave it aside during the coming-of-age ceremony.
‘Oh, it’s refreshing inside!’
Looking at the frightened Julihi and the flustered sword, it seemed that the 10-year-old congestion was going down.
Oscar, like his lord, muttered, distraught.
“Eh, how the heck…”
“No, that one!”
At that time, Max jumped out among the fascinated knights and shouted. He clenched his fists, opened his eyes as wide as possible, and trembled.
“I’ve heard of it, but I can’t believe I actually saw this while I was alive!”
“Do you know what’s going on, Max!”
As the eyes focused on Max at once, Bruno put in a chuimsae with a surprised face.
“That’s right! When I belonged to the old organization, I read it in the ancient book of the East!”
“Do, the old book of the East!”
Give me a source that seems very credible.
“That’s the sword! It is a phenomenon where the sword cries for joy when it meets its true master!”
“I can’t! Are you saying that your lord has chosen the sword!”
“Exactly!”
‘No, crazy bastards!’
At the exchange between the two, Julihi held back the urge to shout. It’s just the act of applying heat to the handle, and it’s shaking. What’s the sword!
“Oh my God, to be chosen by the holy sword!”
“As expected, Master Luke!”
However, the knights who knew nothing believed it. The Demonic Sword became annoyed at the cheering voices of the knights.
-It’s not even funny that you’re talking nonsense like that…
“I hear the voice of the sword.”
“That, the voice of the sword!”
-Yes… Please explain… The reason I’m shaking is…
“You’re crying because you said you finally met me. This is the joy of the sword itself…!”
“Oh oh! also!”
-…This bastard?
If the magic sword had blood vessels, the veins would have risen now. The enraged demon sword drew strength and said.
-Are you going to tremble like this…!
rumbling
“Boo, fire!”
As the blue flame wrapped around the entire sword, everyone backed away in fright. But this time, Luke was fine.
As Luke held the sword still, Max jumped out again and clenched his fists.
“No, even that phenomenon! The second time I see that!”
“You know that too, Max!”
Just like before, Bruno accepts it.
“That’s right! I saw a phenomenon like that in the dungeon’s arms owned by the former leader of the organization!”
After inserting a credible testimony.
“That’s true openness! It is an act of proving itself to the master by drawing out the hidden power of the sword!”
“That flame is the real power of the sword!”
“Exactly!”
Give it a moderate amount of wind. If Luke held the sword silently for the rest of the time, closing his eyes and setting the mood.
“Right! Is the sword stepping out and communicating with the young master!”
“Come to think of it, there was a hero who shared his heart with the sword…”
“This phenomenon is the expression of a sword that delights its master!”
-No… you bastards…!
The demonic sword spat out a double curse, but no one responded. I can’t hear your voice unless I’m in contact with you.
However, the guy who is actually holding it ignores his voice and pretends to be nothing.
-Let’s see if it can hold up to this…!
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The magic sword drew up its last strength and sent the flames into Luke’s body. In an instant, the whole body burned, and people screamed and ran away.
“It’s hot! I can feel the heat even here!”
“Hey, look! Is this really good!?”
Some knights looked at Max. To be honest, Max had nothing to say. I’ve only assumed this far, what more can I say?
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‘Sir Bruno, what should I do?’
‘For now, try saying something plausible.’
‘Will that work?’
‘If the atmosphere is this good, no matter what bullsh*t it will work.’
exclaimed Max, who quickly ended his exchange of glances with Bruno.
“Me, that! A phenomenon that only happened in ancient records!”
“Do you even know what that is, Max!”
After adding the same chuimsae.
“That’s right! The old organization’s… secret cave paintings! It was written with magic!”
Somehow adding a slightly crude source.
“That’s the baptism of fire!”
“What the hell is that!”
“What are you doing with the holy flames! Burn the unclean energy! In any case, it is an act of purifying the owner!”
“Right! That’s why the lord is fine even in the flames!”
“Exactly!”
He spoke in a moderately sensible voice. Only then did the knights cheer when they saw and understood Luke.
“Oh, indeed! look! You didn’t hurt a single hair on the young master!”
“I never thought I would see all these strange things in my lifetime!”
-Those… f*cking things… Really…!
Ignoring the voice of the demonic sword that exploded and overturned inside, Luke quietly closed his eyes in the flames.
Seeing Luke like that, the Count shouted with a worried face.
“Luke, are you okay!?”
“it’s okay. What is it, the murals in the temple… Anyway, I can feel the fire purifying my body.”
-hey…! It’s a dog…!
Until the magic sword’s power ran out, Luke stayed silent in the flames. Everyone stared at it, enchanted by its wonder.
It was because in the flames, not a single hem of his robe was burned and he was fine.
“By the way, didn’t the young master just say that he was a temple? I think Max said it was a cave…”
“Man, what does that matter now! The important thing is that the young master was chosen!”
“It’s not like that. He is such a wonderful person.”
Hearing the voices of the knights, Julich and Oscar sat down and looked at Luke. Why the hell are you so fine?
It should have turned to ashes right away, leaving no bone meal behind!
‘What kind of magic is this!’
Oscar scoured Luke in search of secrets. At that time, Julich muttered next to him.
“Are you sure you were really chosen?”
“…why did your lord do that, really!”
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