Chapter 5 (1/2)

Episode 5

The iron plated blade now firmly planted within the ground upside down was taller than Se-young who stood at 158 cm. The sword was about as wide as the palm of an adult hand, and the hilt was excessively long as if it were meant for two people to wield it together.

When Se-young first saw the sword, he thought the half of the blade that was embedded in the roof would have penetrated all the way into the floor below. However, upon further examination, he wondered if it was just stuck upside down to support its upright position.

This sword is massive.

If the width narrowed down according to how far from the handle it was, it would be possible to guess the length of the blade, but the width seems constant so I can’t tell.

Se-young knew what this type of sword was called.

A two-handed sword. Isn’t that a Zweihander?

Weapons like this were commonly seen in games and movies. A double-sided sword, modeled after ones used by Westerners, whose wielding style relied upon superior strength and stamina. A giant sword that looked so long, heavy, and hard to swing, even titans would have trouble holding it.

“……”

Se-young took exactly two steps back, and carefully maintained that same distance as he circled around the sword a few times. The sword hadn’t felt threatening or dangerous. Se-young simply thought that taking a step closer would be thoughtlessly risky, and taking three steps, while not uncommon when dealing with people, was unnecessary for the seemingly inanimate sword.

So, two steps it was.

It is said that the number 2, due to its position between 1 and 3, represents wisdom, stability, and prudence.

Just be careful, then I won’t have anything to worry about.

Se-young stared at the sword with a deeply furrowed brow. After staying up all night, his eyes were painfully puffy and bloodshot as if they had been exposed to smoke. The typically drowsy warmth of morning sunlight dyed the crown of his head, but sleep was the last thing on his mind.

Who did this?

Where did this come from?

What is its purpose?

How the hell did it break through the cement floor!?