episode_0045

Silia, a girl with a painful past.

Abandoned by her blood relatives, she received a saving hand while wandering the world.

It was someone like a mother who saved her, abandoned by her father and siblings.

Silvia met a new family and spent dream-like times with them.

She knew their lifespans were different, but she thought this dreamlike happiness would last a lifetime.

However, due to certain events, she parted ways with her family.

Once again, Silia found herself alone, enduring difficult times.

Enduring such tough times consecutively inevitably roughened her personality.

So, it’s understandable if she grumbles or ticks off.

She can’t laugh or cry well; that’s her only way of expressing emotions.

But what if she says something that could be misunderstood?

“Bern? What do you mean by ‘once’? What’s with following me around?”

“Well…”

I’m at a loss.

If I say it like that, anyone would misunderstand.

I opened my mouth to explain, but was cut off by Silia’s words.

“Why, you’re the one with the silver hair from before, right? Pretending not to know me?”

No, why are you like this again?

You told me to back off last time.

Even if she dislikes me, I planned to stick around.

But now that you’ve shown up like this, I can’t help it.

Now that it’s come to this, Plan A.

“No. I just thought the clothes suited you well. I wasn’t pretending not to know you.”

“What, what? What are you saying? Don’t beat around the bush.”

“B-Bern?”

“Luna, it suits you really well. But since it’s still spring, wearing something warmer might be better.”

“Ugh, forget it. But hey, you. What’s with your face and hands? Did you get into a fight or something?”

“There were some circumstances.”

“What? Anyway, what about you two? Are you on a date?”

As she spoke, she scanned Elisha up and down with her eyes.

“What, what? What are you saying? We’re just…”

“You seem to match coats. No, judging by the size of the coat on the silver-haired one, did you borrow it?”

“I just bought some clothes briefly. I was actually planning to go to the weapon shop.”

“Hmm, is that so? Huh…”

Wait, does it feel like I’m the one explaining here?

I feel like I’m doing something wrong.

Anyway.

“Oh, and we got through the club without any issues. We also got a club room, so I’ll let you know its location.”

“Oh, that happened? I really don’t want to. Do we have to participate?”

“We have to.”

“It’s really annoying. Why did I even join?”

“You keep talking as if I’m not here. Let’s talk about the club later. Bern, let’s go already.”

“You don’t have to be like that. Since I didn’t find any clothes I liked anyway, I was going to leave. Hmph.”

“And you, don’t go getting into fights somewhere,” she said as she left.

Wait, wasn’t she here to buy clothes? She just left.

Truly an unpredictable fellow.

Appearing as they please, then disappearing just as easily.

Can I really hang out with someone like that?

Like a stray cat unsure of where to turn, their future seems uncertain.

Still, even though she grumbles, maybe she cares.

“Don’t go getting into fights,” it’s like seeing my younger sibling.

When my younger sibling was young, they worried about me when I got hurt and returned home.

Of course, they grumbled just like Silia.

Anyway, as I look at where she disappeared,

Elisha approached me.

“What’s up with her? Since last time. Bern, what’s going on between you two?”

“It’s nothing special. We’re just fellow members of the same club.”

“Something feels off… Let’s just head out for now. It’s a bother to keep lingering around.”

“Sounds good.”

-Ddallang

After purchasing all our clothes, we stepped outside.

The streets were still bustling with people.

Well, it’s almost noon now, so it’s natural for there to be a lot of people.

It hasn’t been long since we ate, so we don’t need to eat again.

Now, we just need to go to the weapon shop and get some potions and a new sword.

So, let’s first ask Elisha about it.

“Elisha, you look good in those clothes. I’m planning to go to the shop, care to join me?”

“Since I have to stop by your room anyway, might as well go together.”

“Got it.”

We headed towards the weapon shop.

The sun was shining above us, and a cool breeze was blowing.

Ah, this must be spring.

A day with just the right amount of warmth and a refreshing breeze.

I’d love to savor this moment, but for now, buying a weapon takes precedence.

Ever since my sword broke, I haven’t been able to find a replacement.

So, without a proper weapon, I have no choice but to rely on magic for now.

My magic is powerful but drains a lot of mana.

That’s why I need items to support me.

Hence, a sword is essential right now.

While I’m not particularly skilled with a sword, thanks to Bern’s efforts, I have the basic stances ingrained in my body.

Or should I say, my body remembers them.

Well, thanks to that, I’ve been able to overcome many crises.

Therefore, a sword is a must.

Having a sword opens up many strategies for practical use in combat.

It ensures a certain level of strength even without using magic.

And when needed, enchantments can be placed on the sword.

Even in encounters with Liches…

Nah, that’s not it.

Main characters like Ian or Lloyd use swords, but half of the Academy students use magic.

Still, just having a sword expands the range of strategies available.

And soon, a sword will be essential for dungeon exploration.

Although the Academy hasn’t made a formal announcement yet.

Around this time, I remember forming teams within the class for dungeon exploration.

A proper announcement should come soon.

Anyway, besides a sword, various tools are necessary.

In dungeon exploration, all items you possess can be utilized.

Lost in thought, we arrived at the weapon shop without realizing it.

-Ddallang

Hmm, not many people inside, huh?

Well, who would come to a weapon shop on a day like this?

Maybe we’re the odd ones for coming here.

Anyway, once inside the weapon shop, I began to scan the surroundings for anything useful.

As I examined the weapons, Elisha wandered around inspecting them.

“Well, it seems like all these weapons are duds again. It might be better to stock up on several of these longswords.”

“Bern, can you use emotion magic? These items here all look decent, albeit a bit pricey…”

“Just take a look. Nothing worthwhile seems to have arrived this time either. Looks like this longsword is still the best option.”

“You’re the guy who came last time for that black-haired fellow, right?”

As we were looking at the weapons, someone approached us.

We turned around to see who was speaking.

“The shop owner.”

“I shouldn’t say this from a sales perspective, but this batch of inventory isn’t great.”

The owner of the weapon shop, Valter.

He had an eye patch over one eye, a scruffy beard, and hair, giving him a somewhat pirate-like appearance.

Despite his looks, he’s actually quite a kind person.

His prices are reasonable compared to other places.

He also sells various miscellaneous items besides weapons.

“Long time no see since then. Since there’s a lady next to you, let me introduce myself again. I’m Valter, the owner of this shop.”

“Ah, hello.”

Perhaps due to Valter’s appearance, Elisha greeted him with a slightly subdued voice.

Anyway, he probably didn’t call me here for nothing.

“So, what brings you here?”

“Well, yeah. You bought this longsword last time, right? Seeing you come back to buy another sword, did you break it or something?”

“That’s right. So, what’s the matter?”

“Wait a moment. You were the one who caught the Chimera during the last training session, right? Bern Flame.”

“Yes, that was me. So, what do you want to say?”

With his black hair, people could easily recognize him.

By the way, it seems like rumors have spread about the last training session.

In that case, this conversation is leading to…

“Wow, quite the urgent fellow. Anyway, I’m bringing in this longsword for someone I know personally. Objectively speaking, it’s quite a high-quality item.”

“Is that so?”

“Its durability is outstanding compared to what’s available here, and it has a very sharp edge. To break such a sword, you must have defeated a pretty strong opponent.”

“This sword doesn’t break easily, that’s why.” He said.

“So, what are you trying to say?”

“So, if you’re looking for a decent sword, get it here.”

Saying this, he took out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket, scribbled something, and handed it to me.

“If you show this to them, they’ll make a sword that suits you. You seem to know your swords, so you’ll probably like it right away.”

“Why are you giving me this information?”

“Just watching you two. It reminded me of the old days.”

“I see. Well then, I appreciate the information.”

“T-Thank you.”

“Oh, and when you meet them, be sure to mention my introduction.”

After that, we were looking for useful items.

However, I never expected this event to happen to me.

If you defeat a powerful monster like a Chimera with a sword bought here, a special event occurs.

The conversation is a bit different from the game, but Valter introduced me to a blacksmith he knows.

Is this event happening because of defeating the Chimera?

I had a feeling that the longsword was made by that person.

Well, I had some suspicions.

Anyway, it’s not bad for me.

Meeting that blacksmith early isn’t a bad idea.

Although he has a bit of a nasty personality, his skills are unmatched.

I also have materials from defeating the Chimera and Dire Wolves, so I have enough to make a sword.

If needed, I can prepare more materials to bring along.

This is turning out to be quite a good day.