Chapter 6 (2/2)

Upon hearing the ridiculous explanation, a cold shi+ver runs down Souji’s spine

「Excalibur doesn’t exist, but it’s a legend that everyone is aware of In truth, the 『fantasy weapon Excalibur』 is a fig, “what cas? (元○玉)”」

「Chicken, egg…… what does that mean?」

「Oh, you don’t know, ahahah」

Upon recalling their age difference, she made a stiff smile

She and Souji aren’t froeneration where it is common for a child to use the internet

「Anyhow, a person’s fantasy weapon will differ between individuals For that reason, the weapon isn’ t always the saend they are from The effect of each person’s 『personal weapon』 will depend on the individual’s iination」

In the year 2031 AD there are probablyAuthur’ Excalibur

Most of the people probably know about the sword froames or anime

And thus, to excite and satisfy their audience, as a result of modern media and filter, it then became a 『invincible and famous sword』

Tendouji Ayato’s 『beainal

「So, in other words, it is an imitation?」

「That rather a bit harsh to say If there was never an original how could it be a fake? Are you aware of the big change end? You see, the person known as the knight, Lancelot of the Lake (騎士ランスロット), didn’t exist in the original story」

「Ah, I think I re about that before」

He recalls reading an article on the internet about legends & folklores from the computer at his school’s library (T/N: this sentence alone has raised many potential plot holes, Author-san)

「I think it was so about the 10th century?」

「During the 10th century, the story of King Arthur was rewritten by Chrétien de Troyes (クレティアン・ド・トロワ) However, most of the modern day character’s are based on Thomas Malory’s (トマス・マロリー), 15th century, 『The Death of Authur』 Nowadays, people prefer a strong and beautiful “reatest character is the lead』」

Co Authur and Gawain play less of a role in the story, Guinevere’s betrayal (NTR) had caused the collapse of the round table, and the villain never received a proper punishment

These events never happened in the original story Thehas the worst characters; it’s 「fucking bullcrap!」 and should be throay

「I may as well say this, but the Arthurian roinal work The detestable character, Lancelot, is also in Malory’s version of the story」

「Is that so」

Souji had read Sutcliff’s version of King Arthur so he doesn’t hold any hate for the modern stuff However, in the world exists a sinful mania

「Nowdays, there are few people who don’t know of Lancelot After the postscript, fantasy was overwritten by fiction and as a result, a character like Lancelot became popular」

「…………」

「Do you understand? Much like Lancelot, this is Tendouji Ayato-kun’s holy sword, his version of the 『the best and strongest Excalibur』 Whether it is genuine or fake doesn’t matter」

Froinal created froination based on the warped idea of the Excalibur’s popularity and strength There isn’t much left to say about the topic

Although Souji still felt a lingering sense of fear, there was nothing he could do about it

「In other words, fantasy weapons will take the forination」

Does Souji understand now? ――Kyouko tilts her lovely head, but Souji had yet to nod in response

「Sensei, how do fantasy weapon’s exist?」

The first question was a good one; the second is more philosophical

With a stern expression on her face, Kyouko gives him a reply

「A fantasy weapon is created by a 『phanto forth a y…… 『the reason question is how is a phanto is, no one has been able to come up with an answer」

「Is it dangerous?」

Kyouko had a feeling that Souji would ask this question

And thus, she tells him the answer she had prepared

「It is dangerous But, huardless」

「…………」

Although there is no data to support her claiiven her honest opinion Her action is quite unbelievable

To stop hi, even more, Kyouko’s eye hint to Souji 「to not pry anymore and to not ask the reason why」

「There are a lot of unknown points about phantoh there are some known facts here and there, we don’t co we don’t fully understand」

「Gravity?」

「Yeah, things such as what causes the force of gravity, and what not How is it we can stand on Earth, or how is it generated and transmitted Even to this day, no one knows for sure hoorks」

Gravity is theorized to be transmitted by 『Graviton particles』, which hasn’t yet been discovered

「Despite there being ravity, huravity and found methods to handle it Likewise, we have found a way to use fantasy weapons and phantom armor」

And thus, she more or less told him about the phantom child Whether or not it was helpful is another matter

「Are you afraid? I don’tyou from ACE I don’t know the details, but ACE won’t force ainst their will」

It is possible that there could be an effects that ht influence the nature/ heart of the phantom child

So to not lost his way, Souji shakes his head in an attethen his resolve

「I don’t quite understand, but I won’t run away」

「Oh, I’lad」

While she pats the top of Souji’s head, Kyouko shows a genuine smile

「Oh, about our conversation, please keep the contents of our discussion a secret for the other students, okay」

「Yes」

Souji nods and once again shows a smile The beautiful nurse exits the room

As he watches her leave, Souji feels a slight sense of regret

「What is suppose to happen now?」

Souji continues to wait in the school’s infirmary He questions to himself as to whether his medical treatment is complete, or if he is free to leave

For the ever so diligent Souji, this is yet another thing for him to ponder