Chapter 47 An Intense Battle With Ancient Hero
We are trying to conquer the dungeon that has appeared in Abyss Wood.
We have reached the room of the boss monster.
There we found an ancient hero named [Ain], who had become a living dead.
It seems that the owner's grudge resides in his equipment, allowing it to live on as a monster.
Unlike zombies whose bodies decay, there seems to be a strong lingering emotion that can stay in this world even after the body has faded away.
"Leaf-kun... are you okay?"
"Yes!"
I take out the Medicine God's treasured dagger, Bhaiṣajyaguru.
This was one of the parting gifts I received from Granny Merlin in the village before leaving.
At first glance, it looks like just a short dagger, but it has the ability to conduct my created medicine 100%.
"It's been a while since I've seen Leaf-kun use a blade..."
"After all, the opponent seems to be quite skilled with a sword too."
The ancient hero, Ain, draws his sword and stands naturally.
In that moment, I remembered the sword master Old Man Arthur.
Old man also stands naturally, but he's incredibly strong.
I sense the same aura from the hero. Even with my numbed nose, I can smell the strength.
I make a potion to lift the numbness and drink it.
Suddenly, a feeling of impending death overwhelms me.
'My lord... I will help too.'
Tai-chan, transformed into Behemoth, nervously speaks with a trembling voice.
Even this child is frightened, indicating our opponent is very strong.
But I shake my head.
"Tai-chan, protect Mercury-san. If I lose, take Mercury-san and seek help in Dead End Village."
The elder people basically don't involve themselves in worldly matters.
They are aware that if they come out, the balance of power in the world will be disrupted.
But if I were to die, they should definitely come and help, right? Maybe I'm being too self-centered.
"What are you talking about, Leaf-kun!"
Mercury-san gives me a pep talk.
"You don't need to rely on the grandmothers! Because you're the one who will defeat it!"
"Mercury-san..."
"Now, as always, go for it, Leaf-kun! There's no need to hold back!"
Mercury-san must have seen through my lack of confidence.
But the other side is an ancient hero. He's probably at the same level as old man and the others.
I have never been able to beat old man and the others in a match.
So when I'm losing, when I can't win, I start feeling a little weak even before starting.
But...Mercury-san encouraged me.
She believed in my power. That made me happy.
"Yes, I'll do my best!"
I held the treasured dagger Bhaiṣajyaguru in a reverse grip and got ready.
Our eyes met.
...In an instant,
Clash!
I stepped forward, closing the distance with the enemy in a moment and swung the treasured dagger.
But the hero responded immediately, defending with a sword.
"You're good!"
"..."
The hero Ain tried to push me away.
But I swiftly moved back.
"Let's go!"
Clang, clang, clang, clang...!!!
"You're good!"
"W-wait, too fast..."
"Here I come!"
Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...!!!
"Amazing! What swordsmanship!"
"W-wait, it's too fast!"
Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...
"WAIT A MINUTEEEEEEEEEEE!"
Me and the hero Ain-san stopped, keeping our distance.
"What's wrong?"
"I have absolutely no idea what's going on...!!!!!!"
"Huh? Can't you see our sword exchange?"
"I can't see anything! All I hear is clanking sounds!!!!!!"
Mercury-san raised her voice.
Tai-chan shook her head vigorously.
It seemed like neither of them could see.
"Yeah, Ain-san."
"......"
Ain-san remained motionless, sword poised.
My voice wasn't reaching him?
But what I sensed from his sword was that he wasn't a bad guy.
He might be a spirit, but not an evil one. Perhaps a kind of earthbound spirit?
"Let's try again, so please watch carefully this time."
"I keep telling you it's impossible for normal people..."
"Here we go!"
Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...
"ENOUGH ALREADYYYYYYYY!!!"
Mercury-san screamed as she watched our sword clash.
"Clang clang clang, it's so NOISYYYYYY!"
"Well, that's what happens when blades clash, you know. Right?"
Hero Ain-san nodded in agreement.
Ah, it seems like we can communicate after all!
"Just hurry up and defeat them, Leaf-kun!"
"Roger that...! Alright, here I go!"
Then, the hero Ain-san lowered his sword casually.
And he shook his head slightly.
"What's wrong!?"
'It's fine. It's enough. Thank you... young man.'
Mercury was shocked when Ein, who was supposed to be a living dead, spoke.
"Y-YOU SPOKEEEEEE!?"
Mercury shouted again. Doesn't her throat hurt?
Ain-san threw his sword down.
'I lost. It was a magnificent swordsmanship.'
"Thank you! I am honored to be praised by you, the hero!"
Being recognized by a skilled swordsman like Old Man Arthur is a great achievement!
Yay!
"Well, I had no idea what was going on, but we did it!"
"The enemy was a living dead, much weaker than when alive, but still a skilled swordsman. The fact that we defeated him is quite impressive."
Ain-san's skills were amazing, and everyone was impressed.
"No way, you won? How did you do it? I only saw you shivering like crazy! Huh?"
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