Volume 7 Chapter 55 A Grand Sendoff
On the morning of our departure, I received the Durandal from Terin, as well as Gold and his sister, who were completely pumped up.
"Wade! This time's Durandal is insane! It's got a huge rune engraved on it, just like the one Terin-sensei designed!!!!!!" Sylvia said.
"Seriously, it's really getting stronger, Wade. As its creator, I've never felt such pride. I want to shout it out loud. I'll shout it out!" Gold said.
"Stop it you two?"
Gold's madness was about to get out of hand, so I had to stop him. With a "so..." Gold looked dejected, but I knew he wouldn't shout anyway.
On the other hand, when I looked at Terin, I saw that she had a few circles around the eyes, but her expression hadn't changed much from yesterday.
"Ah, haha... This is the first time I've been praised like this, but... I think it's because of your 2's blacksmithing skills. Normally, I can't forge a transforming sword, and I can't engrave runes directly on it."
Terin was being humble, praising the 2 of them.
"...I mean, really. I was surprised. I can do simple blacksmithing, but being praised by a dwarf as a human is abnormal, you know? Do you understand?"
"Huh? Well, our parents were all kind..."
"Yeah. Especially my brother, who always kept an eye on me. I was also treated kindly."
No way, it's not humility, it's just that the siblings are strong. Well, that's how it is. It's a story about how to handle a transforming sword that changes when I think about it.
Terin said that much and then let out a small cough, "ahem." Then, with a confident gaze, she handed me the sword.
"I'm confident in my work, Wade-sama. Please use it."
"Yeah."
I received it. The blade of the Durandal, now a simple straight sword, had a large rune engraved on it in a zigzag pattern.
"Wade-sama, the Durandal is a mythic weapon, meaning it's been recognized by the creator as 'something that appears in myths."
"I don't understand the meaning at all, but I can tell it's amazing."
"So, I engraved the Great Rune to bring out the power of mythology even more. It's said that Durandal has 3 miracles, and 2 of them have already been used."
I think to myself. Probably the power to freely transform and the power to split into 3. What's worrying me is the remaining one.
"The remaining one is... well, I've defined it using your Great Rune. The content is 'recreating a famous sword that you once faced'."
"...That's..."
"Yes. I've heard the story, starting with the black death sword Nergal that you possess, and so I can recreate the famous swords you're faced against with Durandal."
I think for a bit. That's amazing. It's going to be amazing. Although some anxiety remains, that's...
"This power depends on the owner, so Wade-sama can also recreate the famous swords you're encountered in the past..."
"That's incredible. It feels too amazing."
"No, no... I mean, it's not like it's going to be too powerful or anything... The effect won't reach the real thing, after all. Durandal is strongest when used as Durandal."
"Yeah, that's right. No, it's more than enough. Thank you, Terin, and Gold and Sylvia too."
"Well, I'm just staying up all night! Though it's as if my day and night have completely reversed!
"It was a good experience. But Durandal is almost complete now. I'll make a new weapon soon, so look forward to it."
"Don't make the next one with your left arm or anything."
"I'll do something even more amazing."
"I'll definitely stop you, brother."
I'm getting scared of Gold, it seems.
Anyway, I quietly close the door, saying "Well..." and open the entrance door, but...
There, a small shadow appears, supported by another shadow. Ridge and Windy. I stop opening the door and turn to face them.
Ridge says in a faint voice,
"I've come to see you off... Please, help Moruru."
"There's no need to say that. So, don't worry and sleep tight. You're not in top condition yet, anyway."
"Yes... Still, I want to see you off at least. Yesterday, Moruru stopped me, after all."
"In the end, the result was good."
The day to fight 'Oath' is today. If I'm sent off today, that's enough.
"Alright, Windy, take the young lady to her bedroom."
"Yes, Wade-sama."
"Kyaa, Windy, you're not treating your master very well, are you?"
I couldn't help but laugh at Ridge, who was protesting being carried like a princess. Then, I relaxed and pushed open the entrance door.
"Alright, I'm off, everyone. Roman is still injured, so help him out if he's struggling. And Lord Birk, who's being chased by his work..."
"It's like the rumors, huh?"
Gold looked back and saw Lord Birk standing there, looking worn out. He had Coin on his right shoulder and Princess Cecilia on his left, and was barely standing. What happened?
"Wade, san... please, do your best..."
"Alright, we've sent off our farewell words. Now, let's go, my husband. You still have a lot of work left to do."
"That's right. Well, you can just walk and talk, and I'll give you the approval stamp here."
"Aaah~..."
Lord Birk was being pampered by Princess Cecilia and Coin. He was already sitting on the floor, but in the end, was he going to marry Princess Cecilia? Lord Birk.
"...Is there anyone who knows more about Lord Birk?"
"Lord Birk is Lord Birk, and he's been working tirelessly towards achieving the 'Bloodline Curse' without sleeping a wink," said Ridge.
"Lord Birk's mediation between Princess Cecilia and Coin-san was amazing," said Gold.
"It's incredible how he mediated the fierce fight between the elf and dwarf..." said Sylvia.
"...I see. So, everyone's fighting, huh? Yeah."
I nodded in understanding.
"Well, let's talk about how many times I've been defeated..."
I puffed out my chest and smiled at everyone.
"Just help me out a bit for Moruru. Don't stop me, okay?"
"I won't stop you. After all, Wade's going to win, right?"
"Yeah, with this powerful Durandal, I don't think Wade will lose."
"Uweh, Wade-sama, I believe in you. Please, win and come back!"
"I'm also praying that you'll safely bring Moruru back with you―――wait a minute! Windy! Let me finish speaking!"
"Wade-sama, this time I'll definitely protect the young lady, so please enjoy yourself without worrying."
Receiving genuine encouragement from the 3 blacksmiths, and feeling trusted by the 2 masters who turned their backs and withdrew into the depths, I said "Alright I'm off!" and opened the door.
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