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

No metal nets!

'Baka!　Don't take it in your armor!　If you smash his head in, you won't get anything out of him!

...... It was a shura.

What emerged from the sea was a school of silvery fish that flew to the ground with the force of a bullet.

That's the ”Swordfish” ...... shape resembles a marlin tuna.

But its appearance, wearing a sword on its head and flying through the air, is truly a flying deadly weapon.

Its size is around one meter. If you put the sword on its head, it's about the same size as Leggy.

And there are more than a dozen of them.

All at once, it's attacking the fishermen on the beach. They seem to be furious because the fishermen have provoked them by hitting the surface of the sea.

The Swordfish hits the surface of the water with its long fins and jumps. It jumps on the fishermen with its long fins. It looks like a large flying fish. The fishermen hold up their nets - but they've torn them open. Swordfish use their head swords to cut through the glistening net. Fishnets aren't going to stop their swords. They're too strong for fish.

And the Swordfish, having broken the net, rushed forward and crashed into the rocks.

The sword fishes broke their swords and snapped their heads off. The fish with the broken sword is rotting away in a cloud of steam. The sword is made of something like pottery, and it's its greatest weapon and weakest point, I thought. It concentrates nutrients and nerves, or something like that.

I see, this is what you mean by a high quality fish that is rarely caught.

The goal of the fisherman is to catch the swordfish unharmed, but ...... the net will be cut, and if you try to catch it by hand, the sword will stab you, and the stabbed sword will break and the fish will soon rot. However, if you avoid the attack, the swordfish hits the rocky ground and blows itself up. The sword breaks and the fish rots easily.

You'd have to have the same fighting ability as Rita to catch that thing unharmed. ...... That thing.

'This is it, fishermen!　Get away from the sand...!

The captain of the regular soldiers shouts and the soldiers come down to the beach.

It's like a tidal wave.

The fishermen are all wounded. Their arms and legs are bleeding.

The soldiers hold up shields to protect the injured fishermen. The Swordfish hit the shield and are crushed, squishy, squishy. ...... It's a waste of time.

''This year's 'Swordfish' fishery is over!　You can give up and go back home!

It's not a good idea. It's not good this year either.

The fishermen left with the regulars, and

After a while, the schools of swordfish disappeared...

The beach regained its serenity.

'You mean to say that my errand is a failure?

That's it. Give it up, Reggie.

There are dead swordfish lying on the sandy beach. Every single one of them is dead with a sword broken in the head because they jumped out of the water with such force. Its eyes were pure white. Its gills were a dark red color. Its belly was swollen. Its fins were limp and twisted, and in addition, its body was emitting an inexplicable amount of steam.

The one that hit the fisherman, the one that hit the rocky shore, and the one that hit the shield of a regular soldier.

This is the one that Aine will be mad at if I bring it back: .......

'I wonder what it tastes like, Swordfish?

They say the regulars are the best with the sword in their heads.

I hear it's got a lot of fat on it.

He said it was hard and tasty. He also said it was firm and tasty.

Aine could make sashimi for you, too.

What is 'Sasimi'?

It's all about cutting up the raw fish and eating it raw. But it's before the trip. I'm afraid of food poisoning, so I don't want to eat sashimi. Grilled or boiled fish is the safest choice.

I don't know about you, but would you have made the other slaves respect you by taking the Swordfish and going home?

Maybe. I've always wanted to try some of that otherworldly fine fish.

”Yes, it's shameful that I can't fulfill my Lord's wishes!

horse's heart

Leggy hit the water with a pole that the fishermen had left behind.

Bashin, bash, bash, bash.

'Don't do it. What if the herd comes again?

Wouldn't it be better if the Lord caught it?

It's not possible for me to...

The Swordfish is a sword with a head. It's hard and brittle.

To catch it, you must incapacitate it without breaking it.

Not with a net. Not even a shield. You might be able to catch them with magic, but they'd lose their flavor.

In other words, if you want to capture them for food, you need to incapacitate them without breaking the sword...

...... Huh?

I feel like I could do .............

I should have realized this sooner.

I see, me and Reggie's skills would have caught those guys: .......

What a waste. I guess I'll have to postpone the experiment until the next school of swordfish comes along.

”My Lord.

Hmm?

The second wave is here.

Baba, Babaji.

Leggy was waist-deep in water, desperately pounding the surface.

Beyond that, a silvery fin sways a few dozen meters from the edge of the waves.

Peering out of the water was a silver sword.

It was definitely a school of swordfish.

I remember a fisherman saying earlier that the tide had changed due to the appearance of the sea dragon.

Apparently that's why a second flock has arrived.

They're few in number, but they're firmly caught up in Leggy's provocation.

''Yoroshiku no ya-tachi!

I grabbed Reggie's collar, which was spread out with both hands as if to say, ”Dokkoi,” and I grabbed him by the collar.

I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

”What are you doing, Nushi-sama?

Leggy rolled around on the beach and got up covered in sand.

'That's the line over here. 'You're going to die.'

This body is a magical creation of a freak. Even if it falls apart, as long as the body is still alive, it will regenerate in 10 years or so!

That doesn't help.

What's more important, a fish or a slave's body?

Let's face it, a slave is the common denominator.

It can't be helped.

I've heard that Reggie is planning to fulfill the errand Aine gave him, so I'll help him out a bit as master.

I want to see if my skills are useful in catching fish.

'You have no complaints about bringing home a fine fish.

That's not all. I have a responsibility to help you.

All right. So help me out.

I pulled out the magic sword leggy on my back.

”Wait in the back, Leggy. I'll use your body to catch a fine fish.

...... Lord.

Reggie, sitting flat on the sandy beach, watches me blankly.

All the fishermen and regulars have gone home and the place is deserted.

”And I'd like to taste some of the finest fish in the world, too.

I raise my magic sword - a fish, comes.

The swordfish, which was swimming in the battle, hits the surface of the water with its huge fins. The water bounces. The silver-colored fish body floats up in the air. These guys are large flying fish. And they're also highly intelligent. Their angle and speed are perfect, and they aim for my heart area.

But because of that, their movements are easy to read.

”Fire in the hole!　''Jiu-Sui Sword Art Lv 1!''

Shurm.

The sword blade of the Magic Sword Reggie received the sword of the Swordfish's head.

It deflected the enemy's linear assault upward.

I'm not going to be able to get it right.

And then, with a whimper, he fell headfirst into the sand.

I'm gonna have to do it again!

Sticking vertically in the sand, the Swordfish is struggling to move its fins.

But the sword is completely stuck in the sand. It's stuck. The Swordfish was beating the air with its fins for a while, but it got stronger, or maybe it just stopped moving, with a thud.

The sand caught the sword in its head. The fish's body was unscathed.

Its eyes are black. The scales are glossy. The gills are bright red.

It was an ideal fish to have for dinner.

”Oh, oh. ”Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!　Nuh, Lord, wow!

”Leggy, put it in the bag. When he's completely immobile, put the sword up.

Yes, sir!　I understand!

Next comes. Swordfish's aim is accurate and has no hesitation.

I timed my timing and activated my ”Juju Sui Kenjutsu”. I'll be able to repel their assault.

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle, shuffle!

Crunch, crunch, crunch.

The fish spins in the air, falls off - and then repeats.

Swordfish with their heads down line the sandy beach. It's just like a silver plant.

”Juusui Swordsmanship Lv 1

It can pass off enemy swords' attacks in general like water.

I didn't think it could be used for catching fish.

There are eight Swordfish stuck in the sandy beach. Enough for a party of six.

I swing my sword five times into the ocean. It's just a threat.

If this doesn't stop, I was planning to threaten them by making the sword huge with ”Delayed Martial Arts”, but...

hurriedly and with a splash.

The school of fishes stopped at the edge of the surf, as if they sensed something was wrong.

I thought they were looking at me with their swords sticking out of the surface of the water, but then - with a whirl, they turned their bodies over and went away.

That's good.

There's no more fish to catch, you know.

Lord, we've got a lot of fish to catch.

Leggy is running around on the beach.

The Swordfish are gasping for air with their gills fluttering. They don't seem to have the strength to swing their swords anymore.

Leggy stuffs it into his backpack, and the tip of the sword sticks out of the bag.

Holding it in our arms, we decided to return home to avoid attracting too much attention.

''Hmph. That completes the errand quest perfectly.

Leggy smiled wryly as he held his backpack in his hands.

The maidservant will be surprised at the power of me and my Lord. You'll have to wait and see what he looks like. Fuhahahahahahahahaha!

”Why do you two smell like fish?

She surprised us.

When we got home, Aine handed us a cloth to wipe our bodies with and said, ”You're both going to have to go to the bathroom before you go inside.

You both need to take a bath before you go inside.

The baths at home take a long time to heat up.

So me and Reggie had to go to the bath house in town.

On the way there, we stopped at the fishmonger's shop from earlier and gave the lady one swordfish as an information piece.

I pretended to catch one fish that wandered in after the fishermen had left.

The lady was surprised, but said it was ”too expensive for the amount of information”, so she gave me a silver coin. Together with the funds from the errand Aine gave me, it was 4 arsha. It was enough money for a private bath in a bathhouse.

And so.

...... Huh.” ”Hmmm. Kuh-uh.

The Leggy and I had our backs to each other, and we were going to soak in the bathtub.

The human form of Leggy and the main body of the magic sword were inextricably linked, and if the human form of Leggy's body was cleaned, the dirt on the magic sword would also be removed. Of course, you'll need to wipe the sword clean of moisture later, though.

...... I don't know if it's convenient or inconvenient.

I'm not sure if it's the same as having a bath or not. It's a pleasant one.

What's going on with your senses?　Leggy.

Pay the job properly.

I made the bath a waste of money for Leggy because this guy can't eat.

It's a shame he can't taste the fish he's just caught, so he said he'd like to at least take a bath.

'I have no taste buds. But it's strange to me that a bath feels so good.

That's easy. A sword has no mouth. But when it's clean and polished, it feels good.

That's the way it is.

It's not like that.

If that's the way it is, I can't help it.

Reggie's height is shorter than Cecil's. Her head is below my shoulders. Her wet red hair swishes in the water. Her white skin is pink and upturned, and she moves like she's breathing normally. It looks the same as a human. It's a mysterious magic sword. It's a good idea.

”Thank you, Lord.

What?

You showed me the first time.

Reggie held up his hand so that I could see it. Then he broke his fingers and started counting things.

'I've been taught the joy of being dominated. I was taught the functions of a girl's body. I was given a new name. I was allowed to be on the Lord's side at all times and to fight with him. I was given a fellow slave as an equal. And this time, I was taught what it feels like to use and bathe. That's amazing, Lord. There are so many firsts.

I see. You've been hidden away as a treasure all these years, haven't you?

'Right. Yes, when it was in the hands of the king, it was in the depths of the castle as a treasure. Otherwise, it was hated as a magical sword of destruction that could wander the maze.

That's because you use the Lucky Skeletor curse.

I am what I was made to be, so what can I do? Complain to the one who summoned me from the other world.

...... what did you think your role was?

I had no right to choose. The sword is for slaying the enemy. The same is true of my manipulative skills. It's just one of the functions it must perform.

Reggie sipped the hot water with the palm of his hand and dropped it with a chirp.

As if to confirm each and every sensation.

Leggy's eyes in the steam looked like he was about to cry.

But now I regret it. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about ...... if you've met the Lord earlier. It's a good idea to have the Lord use up all of me as an atonement.

Reggie turned and looked at me over his shoulder.

I suppose that's about all I can wish for. Alright, Lord.

I need you, Leggy.

The only person who can withstand the biggest offensive skill 'Delayed Combat' is Magic Sword Leggy.

His knowledge is sometimes useful.

And there's no doubt that Leggy is a member of the party.

''As long as I'm alive, you'll be working alongside me. But I don't want you to work in black, so I'll give you what you want as much as I can. That's the least I can do for you.

I don't want much. That's good enough for me.

When I'm gone, you can do what you want. I don't have to chase you.

'All right. Then I'll spend the rest of my life telling the Lord's children about His tsundere in life.

...... I knew I could go after him.

What does this guy have to say after I'm dead?

Chapu.

Behind me, I felt Reggie stand up.

A small hand touched my shoulder.

''It can't be helped. Demon swords can't produce any offspring.

Instead of retelling stories about the Lord. If you want him to stop, let him get rid of me!

Don't be ridiculous.

I had to chuckle at this guy's bullshit.

Behind me, I could see that Reggie was laughing too, holding his throat.

After that, there's not much more to say.

We quickly got out of the bath and decided to go home.

Incidentally, the ”sauteed swordfish” that Aine made for dinner was so delicious that I was speechless.

Leggy stood on a chair and struck a mysterious pose with a smug look on his face, to the applause of his fellow slaves.