75 Episode 75 "Extra Part 6" Magic Sword Legy, First Use "".txt (1/2)

”Lord, I want to work.

Magic Sword Leggy said something weird in human form, so I made him sit on the bed anyway.

''You, what did you say?''

I said I wanted to work.

The humanoid Leggy sits on the edge of the bed with his knees together, a magical sword that has lived a hundred years, but his body is smaller than Iris'. He wears a loose-fitting white robe and swings his hair in his favorite twin-tails.

The way he looks like this is completely human, but I don't really know what this guy is thinking.

We didn't have much serious talk or anything. That's why he was so hot to talk about.

”I want to work, but aren't you always working?

Since I came to Ilgafa, I've been busting golems and busting serpents.

You've served as a sword, haven't you?

”That's not what I mean. I just want to do the same job as the other little girls.

Reggie's big black eyes widened and he popped his arm.

'Oh, I see. But why all of a sudden?'

I was always treated as a treasure. I rarely went out of the house. If I don't do this, I'll end my life with a sword that doesn't belong to the world.

”A naive demon sword.

That's a magic sword in a sheath, not in a box.

That's because it's too dangerous to be exposed.

It's sharp, it regenerates, and it's very powerful.

”Anyway, since you are now a slave, let me do something, Lord.

Reggie lay down on the bed and jerked around.

Sheathed and boxed, but a spoiled magic sword is rare.

''I see your point,''

You understand. That's my good Lord.

'You mean you want to have a normal life before they put you back in the treasury once you're in the hands of another owner?

'No, although I'm willing to throw myself into the sea to follow my Lord when he dies anyway.

It's heavy!　I mean, don't let the demon sword kill itself!

It's no use. The mental control magic sword has been turned into a slime-controlled magic sword. Now I'm just a surprise item. How can I become anything but a master now?

That's weak, when you put it that way.

I downgraded this guy, even if it was to avoid mental control.

'All right. I'll ask the guys if there's a job Leggy can do.

Yay.

Reggie jumps up and down, shaking his twin-tailed hair.

You've been alive for almost a hundred years, but this is the kind of thing that makes you a child, this guy.

'Well then, can you go to the market and get me some fish?

Aine was in the kitchen washing dishes.

The port city of Ilgafa has a well-developed water network, and fresh water comes out when you operate a pump. This is fed by a water supply system that runs underground and is apparently managed by engineers and wizards.

'I could help you wash up, if you'd like.

Mr. Reggie, have you ever done this before?

I've never done it before, but I'll take it!　I am the magic sword of doom and destruction!

...... I'm going to ask you to run an errand after all.

Inexplicable.

Of course. What kind of person leaves a scary thing to the magic sword of destruction?

Reggie still looked unhappy, but Aine went through it with her usual fluffy smile.

She wiped her hands on her apron and then took out three silver coins from her purse on the shelf.

'I heard fish is cheaper in Ilgafa than meat. We need to eat something nutritious before the trip. There are enough for six people. Please make sure it's fresh. Can you do that, Mr. Reggie?

'Ha!　What do you say, maidservant? I am a magic sword that has lived for a hundred years. Fresh is as good as buying fish!

Leggy looked at me with a plump chest.

'Come on, Lord!　Now install the 'Skill to tell the freshness of fish' on me!

”Te.

petticoat

I chop Reggie in the navel.

”That's way over your budget for a skill like that. How much do you plan to spend on a meal?

I have a mission to accomplish. This is the cost of doing so, isn't it?

There is no such pinpoint skill to begin with.

...... No, there may be one. It's too expensive to pay for dinner requirements.

'You know what, Reggie? The fish is fresh with a black eye and a glossy one, you know?　Also, choose one with a tight fin. Also choose one with nice gills.

That's Aine.

He squats down, looks Reggie in the eye, and gives him sound advice.

'Ilgafa is a port town, so if you go to the market, you should be able to find something that was caught this morning. You should avoid the shops that sell things that make your eyes white and your body wobbly. Please don't forget that the food is for your precious Nee-kun.

I get it!　Then, my Lord, let's go.

Reggie grabbed my hand.

”Me?

It is natural. I am never far from my body.

That was it.

The red-haired Leggy in front of me, in the form of a girl, was like an avatar made of magic power, and the main body was a black magic sword, I remember. Naturally, you can't leave the main body. So, in order to go out, someone would have to carry the magic sword around with them.

So naturally, that means it's my job.

''Alright. I have something I want to see in the market too, and I'll accompany you.

If you're going out there, you're going to need a bodyguard.

'Ha!　What do you say, maidservant? I am a magic sword that has lived for a hundred years. I won't even bother to guard you, Lord!

It's a good idea. If you're alone, I'd be worried about you, Nah-kun, but if you're with Reggie, you'll be safe: ......　Huh?

Aine, you're cheating.

The humanoid leggy doesn't have any fighting power, so it's no different than me being alone in the first place.

But ...... Well, it's okay. We're just going to the market, so there's no danger.

”Don't worry, maid girl. I promise you. I will bring back fresh fish on the honor of the Devil's Sword Leggy. Otherwise, you can boil me, roast me, sell me, or do whatever you want with me.

That's why.

I was to go on an errand with Reggie.

...... no fish?

With a pop, the backpack fell off Leggy's back.

This is a part of the market.

I had just come to a store that buys fish directly from the fishermen, after hearing about it from the townspeople.

But the store was empty. Not a single fish on hand.

The lady was just scratching her head in front of the store, looking bored.

Oh, they didn't have a boat today,” she said. There's dried fish in the back, though.

All right, all right. Let's get you home.

”What are you talking about, Lord!

Kneeled stiffly on the ground, Reggie shouted out.

What are you doing in the store?

I've been given my first daily mission, but how can I fail to fulfill it?

I don't care what they don't sell.

There are fish in the sea. Why don't you go out and get some?

Standing on his toes, he spun around and spun around, and Reggie pointed to the sea.

I've been in the royal palace for a while now, so apparently that's why this guy sometimes makes theatrical movements. I'm sure he knows how to behave, manners and all that. The problem is that he's not very well versed in the ways of the world.

”I dive. I'll dive, grab a fish. I'll dive, I'll grab the fish, I'll deliver it to the Lord. Isn't that perfect?

Do you float on water?

I don't know, I've never done it before!

Leggy declares with pride.

The main body of this thing is the magic sword I carry on my back. The humanoid leggy and the magic sword are connected, and it seems that they affect each other. So it's unclear whether it will float or sink. But I dismiss it because I don't want it to rust.

'In the first place, there's no way you can catch fish that easily. It costs a lot of money and time to get the right gear. Give it up for today.

Oh, why don't you go to the beach then?

Suddenly, the fishmonger's aunt said.

She looked into Reggie's face as he fell to his knees on the ground with a gut feeling of worry.

'You must be a slave if you're wearing a collar, little girl.　It's a long story, isn't it?

I am a ............ slave and I must do my duty.

No, because it's not that great.

Why are you being so realistic and tragic, you.

It's just an errand boy. Your life isn't in danger, is it?

If we can't buy ...... fish, our plans to complete our ...... mission and look back at the other slaves will be ruined.

Is that your plan?

Yes,” he said. It was a super far-reaching plan that they would be inspired to be of service to the Lord, and that they would be able to attack the other girls and watch them sneak into the Lord's bedchamber with a smirk on their faces. ......

All right. We'll leave now. I need to talk to you.

I picked up Reggie. We'll take him home anyway.

”I don't know about that. I know where your loyalty lies, and I'm impressed with your little one. I'm impressed for such a small guy.

But the fishmonger's aunt looked at Leggy with a twinkle in her eye for some reason.

'Well, then,' she said, 'you should go to the west beach. I'm sure our fools and the other fishermen are there. You should go and talk to them. If you're lucky, you might get some fine fish.

An expensive fish?

And it's called ”Swordfish.

Swordfish...... I've heard of it.

As I recall, Iris told me that the Lord's family's meals are served with pickled vinegar.

'This happens sometimes after the Festival of the Sea Dragons,' he said. ”Sometimes after the 'Sea Dragon Festival',” he said, ”there's an event where the fish can't be found off the coast and the coast is flooded with fish of the highest quality. If you're good at it, you should go. If you give them my name, they'll probably give you one of these fish.

'Nuh-uh, Lord!'

Leggy tugged on my arm.

This is a good opportunity. The other slaves will be impressed by the fact that you brought back a freshly caught fish from your first outing, and they will be able to see that you have lived a hundred years as a magic sword.

I don't care what your plan is, but ...... yeah, I get it.

A superior fish. I've never eaten anything like that.

In my former world, I lived in a country that ate a lot of fish. The most common fish I ate was the fried white fish on my lunchbox rice. And then some loosened fish in a rice ball, for example.

We were in a port town, so we wanted to eat fresh fish.

Then let's go to the beach.

You're my master, and you know how to talk!

Leggy jumps up and down on me with a whimper.

He pats her tiny head and squints at her in a pleasant way.

You should have done this all the time.

So we asked the fishmonger for the exact location, and Leggy and I headed for the beach.

We were walking down the street by the sea and we saw the beach.

It's about an hour's walk away from Central Avenue. There are hardly any houses up here, and the road is rocky around the road. Along the rocky shore as steep as the embankment, there is just a small sandy beach.

In the original world, it's about a two-lane road.

That's where a group of burly men gather, pounding the surface of the sea with their poles.

That's odd for a fisherman ....... They're all wearing armor.

The nets are on the beach, but they aren't catching fish. It looks like a ritual of some kind.

”What's that, an Irgaffa religious ceremony?

The festival is over, is it not? Another dragon is coming, perhaps.

The lady in the fishmonger's shop said that the fishermen were catching fine fish.

But there was no fish in sight. Just a net on the beach.

”Aw, isn't that the adventurer from before?

I heard a voice.

There was a man in armor underneath the rocky ground.

It was the captain of a regular soldier, wearing a horned helmet. His name was Darus, I believe.

'It's been a long time. It's been a long time since the Sea Dragon Festival. Will you be awake any longer?

...... I don't have much left of that time.

Awakening or ...... I remember saying something like that.

It's a temporary dream for adventurers that comes only during the festival. Before the festival changed its appearance, the sea dragon must have demonstrated its power ......

How can you keep popping out so many? Lord.

Reggie looks at me like he's dumbfounded. It's annoying.

I'm sure it's a blessing from the sea dragon. I'm sure you're right. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's a good idea.

The captain of the regulars nodded at me.

If you look closely, you'll see regular soldiers in armor lined up on the rocky ground. There are more than a dozen of them. They all carry large shields.

'So, why are you here?　If you wish to join the regular army?

No, sir.

It's not possible. I don't want to be formally asked to work. I mean, I don't want to work.

'No, no, you don't have to. I'll write you a letter of introduction if you want. A regular soldier is a regular employee of the lord's family, so you have the benefit of social credit, right?　It's a very rewarding place to work. For some reason, newcomers don't stick around, but it's family friendly, and as long as you fit in, you'll have no problem continuing to work there. What do you think?

I'm not interested in that at all.

I shook my head, and the captain of the regulars slumped his shoulders in disappointment.

'We just came to buy some fish from the fishermen.

Yeah. Where's the finest fish in the world?

...... and you guys too?

For some reason, the captain of the regular soldiers looks disgusted.

We've been told to refrain from the 'Swordfish' fishing method, and yet at this time of year, the fishermen gather here. And the adventurers. I know they want to make a little money, but I wish they would stop this.

Can you sell it for that much?

Yeah, 'Swordfish' is a very difficult fish to catch.

The captain of the regular soldier looked heartily uncomfortable as he explained the prey the fisherman was after.

''Swordfish.

A large fish with a double-edged sword on its head.

''It has 'swordfighting' skills.

It has large fins and swims at high speed. It can also fly over a distance of more than ten meters by hitting the surface of the water with its fins.

It has a rough temper and will not be silenced when provoked. It has a habit of trying to destroy its enemies in groups.

Its meat is rich in umami and highly nutritious.

However, the problem is that it doesn't keep for a long time. The meat soon goes bad.

The sword is its kryptonite, and if it is broken or damaged, it will quickly rot.

For this reason, it is terribly difficult to catch and is considered a high-class fish. The price of a fresh one is from five to ten pieces of silver'

...... So that's how the fishermen provoke the 'Swordfish'. Large schools of them come here every year after the Sea Dragon Festival.

Apparently it wasn't a religious ceremony, but a traditional Ilgafa fishing method.

'It's the job of the regulars to protect their people, and we must go out of our way to help them.

'You need help with the regulars?　Even though it's a fish?

You'll know it when you see it: ...... here it comes.

The surface of the water rippled.

The sea begins to glow silver in the sunlight.

The fishermen who had been beating the sea on the beach retreated to the beach.

The fishermen grabbed their fishing nets from the beach and spread them out in the air. It was like trying to catch a bird. But now we're going to start catching fish.

”Get out of the way of the fishermen!　Hide in that rocky area over there!

The captain of the regulars points to a rocky corner, so I pick up Reggie and run.

It's a rocky hollow, with a small sandy beach, but isolated from the rest.

Me and Reggie jump into it at the same time as a silvery thing jumps out of the water.

A violent water noise and a high-pitched scream begins to echo behind us.

Reggie and I poked our heads out from behind a rock and looked in the direction of the fishermen. That place is...

'Ggaaaaaaahhhh!'

'Bollocks!　I'm going to go for the carotid artery this year!

'Is it because the tide has changed due to the appearance of the sea dragon!　It's even got wisdom!