Chapter 79 - Pulling the sword (1/2)

Jin was wondering if Ur and Jellal attend this festival.

”There's a similar event happening in my town every year.” Mercphobia said while looking around.

”I think every town or city have at least one festival.” Jin said.

Then they heard a loud voice.

”Come all! Those who are far away, listen! Those who are close, observe!”

Jin and Mercphobia turned their heads and saw a man with orange hair giving speech to the people. There's a sword embedded into a crystal like stone in front of him.

”And brave adventurers, make yourselves heard! So who can pull this sword?”

Jin and Mercphobia walked forward and decided to take a look.

'Isn't that Hermes? And that's not a sword, that's an arrow. Don't tell me... Artemis!' Jin was surprised. He was always wondering what timeline it is but now he found out.

'Artemis was already dead the moment she was consumed by that monster. Her fate is already sealed. If I arrive to this world earlier maybe I can save her but now... I don't know how to save her.' Jin thought.

He looked at the arrow and muttered, ”I should give it a try. There's nothing to lose here maybe I could find a way to save her.”

Hermes opened his arms widely and said, ”This is a legendary sword and only the chosen one can take it out. Those who achieves it will receive the blessing of a goddess!”

”In addition... ” Hermes then took out a paper and presented it to everyone. ”The one who achieve it will be invited to a trip around the world! The guild already approved it!”

'If I'm not wrong they are here.' Jin thought as he looked around at the people. He then saw Hestia, Bell, and others.

'Well, I will go first before Bell's turn.' Jin thought and he walked forward on the stage.

”You're going to try.” Mercphobia said to him.

”Well, There's no problem in trying it.Also wear your mask for the time being.” Jin replied. He then walked to the stage.

Mercphobia sighed and he wear his mask.

”Hoo you're going to give it a try brave adventurer?” Hermes said when he saw Jin walked to the stage.

Jin nodded his head and he walked forward in front of the sword(arrow). He took a deep breath and grabbed the arrow.

Hermes didn't say anything anymore. He just looked at the mask man.

”Hmmph...!” Jin use his strength to pull out the sword(arrow) from the crystal but he couldn't pull it out.

Everyone was looking at his performance wondering if he could pull it out or not.