262 応相談 (2/2)

You don't want to get involved in a war, and you don't want to start one, either. You don't want to get into a war, and you don't want to start one, do you? Gunpowder?

Gunpowder... is it really necessary when there's magic?

Magic isn't all-powerful, you know. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it. I'll tell you more about the reality of magic.

When I told him more about the reality of magic, his eyes widened in surprise once again.

”How much of a cheat are you playing with the world? ”How much cheating are you doing with the world?

”It's all very impractical magic. There are a few geniuses like May who are a little crazy, but they are not suited for magic because of their race and they don't have much maximum firepower. Monsters and monsters are more of a threat. I don't know.

”So is it intentional that everyone is equipped with swords, spears, bows and arrows?

I'm sure that if you need something else to fight demons and monsters, someone will make it for you. If you're losing the battle for survival against natural born creatures, what choice do you have?

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

I'm not saying you have to put up with it, but you have to take responsibility for it. Besides, we're from the same town! If there's anything you want, just let me know and I'll see what I can do. Really?

”Really? Then I want a Japanese sword! Can't I have a Japanese sword?

Japanese swords... no problem. I'll give you a few strikes and you can try them out. I know how it goes.

I know what's going to happen, but you can't know until you use it and experience it. After all, such a romantic item will stay in your mind forever.

”Well, give me about a week. In the meantime, I've got a lot of black ants to dismantle, so do your best!

”What? You mean that thing again?