365 356 If you feel different from the past, its a sign of growth (1/2)

The situation without my main weapon, the mineral tree, is clearly a hindrance to my work.

I've learned to fight fighting and magic to be able to fight without weapons, so I'm able to fight as a vanguard or wizard in my main job.

But you have to have your main weapon with you if you want to fight well.

But what happens if that main weapon comes back within a month, or two months at the latest?

Faced with the problem of whether to buy or not to buy, and even if to prepare, how to prepare.

Hmmm.

”Not this one too?

”Oh, it doesn't feel right.

To sum up, I do not want to compromise on tools, even for a short time.

So I came to a familiar store to look for a weapon.

However, my partner's mineral tree seems to have gotten a lot better without me noticing, and my budgeted weapon just doesn't seem to fit.

It's a pretty good piece of equipment too, huh?

Yeah, I don't doubt Hands' word. I think it's a good sword, too. I'm the one to blame.

You're going to buy a 10 million dollar budget, a luxury car, thinking that ordinary weapons won't work in the dungeon you're going through now? I came to Hands with the intention of investing that kind of budget in the store.

I guess I've been equipped with a sense of luxury.

The feeling of holding the hilt, the carefully crafted sword that reflects my face like a mirror, I feel disappointed and quietly hand the sword back to Han's. ”I think it'll be better if you adjust it.

”I think it'll get better with some adjustments, huh?

I guess so, huh?

After work, after visiting Suela and telling Himik that I'll be late, I'm visiting the Hands store by myself.

The purpose is to buy tools for work.

When I came here, I told them I came to Han's to buy a sword, they were surprised that I was unusual, and when I explained the situation, they patted me on the back for a job well done.

Thanks to that, I was able to go into the store, which was still in the process of closing, and take a closer look at the weapon.

But I'm having more trouble finding a replacement than I thought.

I wish I could compromise, but my obsessive intuition tells me that this is not the right weapon for me, so I look for another one.

I see what you're saying, but if there's nothing else, there's only the magic sword.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for in the store,” he said, rubbing his chin in annoyance.

I've removed spears, staffs and other weapons that I don't use, swords, daggers and large swords, and swords of all sizes, from watashi to sword, but I haven't been able to find the right one.

The sword I just owned was the last one.

From the middle of the search, I had to ignore the budget.

In fact, the sword is three times our budget.

It's one of Hans's masterpieces.

A demon sword, you said it was impossible before.

And what remains is a series called the Magic Sword.

Commonly known as the playfulness of the giants.

A mass of demerits that emphasizes performance and disregards ease of use, with a performance that sounds romantic and is too gentle to use, even the word ”peaky” is too gentle.

But then it occurred to me that Evvia knows how to use her magic sword.

”Hands, let me ask you a question.

”Ah?

”How do I master the magic sword?

There are no disadvantages, she said.

Doesn't that mean there are ways to keep the disadvantages at bay?

That prediction seemed to be correct, and she nodded satisfyingly, ”There's a spunk,” she said.

That's spunk.

What?

I asked him what it was, and he answered with a single word.

So I gave him a cold look and said, ”What the hell is this guy talking about?

”No, really. The demerits of the magic sword are mostly mental ones. So there are many ways to deal with it, such as training your mind or giving it magical powers instead, but the most important thing is to get into it so that your mind doesn't waver.

I nodded in agreement with the content of the hands, which explained to me hurriedly that there was not enough explanation in his eyes.

I'm sure there are a lot of game-like elements to it, but Himikku's weapon must have been one that required a large amount of magical power.

That would be an exception.

In fact, that's how we giants make magic swords. You can make a magic sword and still be a master, that's what we know.

”I see.

I suppose that's true.

How can I make one if it affects me just by holding it?

Having the demon sword in the store means that you can make the demon sword.

In other words, those who can make magic swords like Hands and the others are able to endure the demerits of the magic sword with guts.

Hmmm, is it hard?

Well, it's not easy. We train with our master's magic sword, but there are many people who can't hold it for life if their heart is not strong enough to do so and retire from blacksmithing. I'm sure it's one in ten or even more. To be one of the handful, we are swinging a hammer every day to be one of them.

”Oh, wow.

It takes concentration to make a weapon.

You have to hit the hammer exactly where you want it to be and then adjust the force.

By doing this, you can train your mind.

I honestly admire you for combining work and training.

Normally it would be irritating to stretch your chest with a smug look on your face, but you are an experienced craftsman.

The pride you carry in your heart doesn't make you feel that way, and you can honestly admire it.

Do you want to try it?

Well, as long as you can use it better than a poorly made weapon.

Yeah, well, you'll be fine.

And I guess he was just trying to find the right moment to say it.

This way, he starts leading me to the back of the store.

Do you have any proof that you're okay?

How many years do you think I've been a blacksmith? If you can't measure up to your customers, you're halfway around the world in our circles.

Following my weighty steps, I followed in a suit.

There was a door next to the counter, and there was a space that could be called another store.

It's the first time you've opened this place.

What is this place?

”You know what? Every weapon in here is a magic sword.

What is different from the front store is that they are all lined up in a tightly sealed case to prevent them from being touched easily.

But even through the cases, you can feel their presence.

Just in this space alone, you can feel the different pressure on your skin.

This is a space where each one of these swords gives off a sense of evil.

”My prediction was that it would be another ten years before you would be able to get in here.

Taking out a bunch of metal keys, Hans approaches the case closest to the entrance.

”Hey, Jiro. Remember the first time you came to my store?

”Oh, that's when you were recommended to me by Memoria.

And then I took a key out of the lock.

That's when I remember my encounter with Hans.

Didn't I half-jokingly offer you a magic sword?

”Yeah, it's a hell of a performance, but the downside is that it's a bad deal.

He offered me the magic sword then, too.

I didn't know if he was joking or not, and I remember saying no, feeling afraid for my safety.

That was our way of warning you.

Open the case and take out a dagger that is probably on display.

It is a beautiful blade with a pale blue color, but it has an evil look within its beauty.

For a warning, you seem to be enjoying selling it.

Seriously, if you're too confident, you'll buy it because you think you're fine. In fact, the magic sword is not a problem at first. Every time you use it, the demon sword will eat away at you and before you know it, it's too late.

Gently, he looked at the magic sword presented to him.

”Does the name of the sword have an ending that lives up to its name?

Yes, that's why we tell the magic sword's performance in a funny way. That's why we tell you the performance of the magic sword in a funny way. Funny advice is still advice. And jokingly, if you ask me to be serious, I can tell you to hone your skills and come back later.

I see, it's a rational decision with a store ad and a warning. So, Hands, now that you're seriously recommending the magic sword.

”Oh, have at it.

You feel the evil, you feel the danger.

But...

”Hmm, my first time holding a magic sword, it's surprisingly common.

I took the presented dagger in my hand and checked its texture.

Because it is called a demon sword, its workmanship is better than what was sold in stores.

You can find a number of different types of daggers in the market.