episode_0002

“Where are you going to drink today?”

“The gang will gather again.”

“I should close up shop early today…”

The person currently capturing the attention of the crowd is none other than me. Well.

The drunkard’s words are getting annoying.

I’ll deal with the disgruntled public opinion later. For now, the investigation into this suspicious status window was a priority.

I had investigated the mansion and the status window up to this point.

The result?

I realized that this status window was just useless garbage. Every time I checked, all I saw were the words “Enroll in the Academy,” with a blank hologram beside it.

After investigating for a few more minutes, I gave up as it seemed like nothing would change even if I continued, and turned off the status window.

Now that it had come to this, all I could do was hope that my body was suited for swordsmanship.

I confidently told the butler that I could do it, but if I said I wasn’t worried, it would be a lie.

No matter how much knowledge of swordsmanship piled up in my head, if my body couldn’t keep up, I would just be a know-it-all.

Still, looking at my reflection in the mirror, I could see that my athletic ability was as good as the butler had said.

A muscular physique resembling a martial artist.

A handsome appearance that suited black hair.

I couldn’t understand why someone like me would be involved in such drunken behavior… it was incomprehensible.

“Master, we have arrived.”

“Is this the place?”

“Yes, it’s the most renowned weapon shop in this neighborhood.”

“Good.”

I didn’t hesitate and quickly entered.

Various weapons were displayed on shelves throughout the store, emitting a dazzling light. Wow…

I couldn’t help but be impressed.

“As expected, it’s a renowned weapon shop.”

But.

Why would such a famous weapon shop treat customers like this?

I asked the man leaning on the counter with a crooked posture.

“Don’t you receive customers here?”

“Well, our esteemed priest, what brings you to our weapon shop?”

With a face that couldn’t be called welcoming, I burst into a hollow laugh.

“Don’t worry. I’ll just quietly buy a weapon today.”

“Feel free to do as you wish.”

“But before that, I have one question.”

“What… feel free to ask.”

His words and actions were so different that I couldn’t even laugh anymore.

“Where is the best weapon here?”

“All the weapons in our shop are here.”

“Can’t the owner do business properly? I am the eldest son of a famous priestly family. No matter how expensive, I can buy it.”

“…There is no such thing.”

He was lying.

The status window had been saying this all along.

[Two different lights and darkness inside the weapon shop are pulling you towards them.]

I stared at him without saying a word.

After hesitating for a while, the owner cleared his throat and led me inside the weapon shop.

“I have to sell these weapons to a kid who knows nothing about weapons… it’s embarrassing…”

I heard the owner muttering as he guided me. If you’re going to do it, at least speak more quietly.

How long had it been?

A new message appeared on the status window.

[Two different lights and darkness are calling you.]

‘I still don’t know where they are…’

But I immediately understood what the status window was saying.

In the center of many expensive weapons around me were two swords.

They emitted their own colors, tempting me as if pulling me towards them.

Unable to resist, I unconsciously approached those swords.

“You will never be able to wield those swords.”

“Are you challenging me?”

“It’s advice. Many have been captivated by those swords and lost their right hands.”

“Is that so? But I like this sword.”

How can I leave behind these swords that are welcoming me like this?

Judging by the look in the butler’s eyes, it seemed like he respected my choice.

“I said it.”

“Alright.”

The master brought the two swords I mentioned and gently placed them on the desk.

“The white sheathed sword is the sacred Asbel’s sword. And the black sheathed sword on the opposite side is a sword made from Kraberk’s fang.”

“Good.”

“Once again, many have lost their right hands to these swords.”

“I heard you loud and clear.”

The master continued, looking suspiciously at me.

“So, which sword should I give you?”

“What are you talking about? Obviously, I’ll use both swords.”

“…The two swords with different temperaments cannot be mixed. It may cause extreme pain to the user.”

“He seems to dislike me, but he’s more concerned than I thought.”

“I just don’t like the idea of your blood mixing here.”

This old man’s words and actions are contradictory.

Chuckling, I strapped both swords to my waist.

[The two incompatible swords clash]

[If done incorrectly, it may lead to a comatose state]

I have no option to ‘cancel’.

If I fail here, it’s much better to die in a comatose state.

I slowly grasped the handles of the two swords.

A tremendous energy flowed from my hands to my arms and into my heart.

Unknowingly, I furrowed my brows.

I began to feel a tearing sensation throughout my body.

“Doryeonim!”

“Don’t come.”

Blocking Steven, who was trying to approach me with a worried look, I focused again.

It’s not a coma, but could I die if I make a mistake?

[The two incompatible swords clash]

[The two incompatible swords clash]

[The two incompatible swords clash]

.

.

.

The status window, which was repeating the same sentence, displayed a strange phrase.

[Passive: Luck]

[Previous Life) All the luck that was blocked by someone is released]

‘What?’

At that moment, my body, which was screaming, suddenly calmed down.

And.

[The two incompatible swords have been mixed]

[Performance increases dramatically]

The energy flowing into my heart stopped, and I straightened my waist as if nothing had happened.

“Master, fortunately, it seems like I’ve saved my right hand.”

“T-That’s impossible…”

“So, how much does it cost?”

“…In total, it’s 1000 gold coins.”

“Alright, I’ll pay right away.”

When I met Steven’s eyes, he took out a pouch of gold coins from the portal and handed it to him.

“Thank you…”

Smiling at the grateful master, I left the weapon shop.

‘A very good start.’

But the status window wasn’t that trashy.

But what was that luck that just popped up?

I called up the status window again to check, but there was no change from before.

Well, good things are good.

Feeling elated, I followed Steven when suddenly.

“Aaah!! Help me!!!”

Somewhere, a woman’s scream could be heard.

The thought that came to my mind upon hearing the scream was one.

‘It’s a sound that can raise my reputation!’

I immediately ran towards the source of the sound.

And the place I arrived at was a shabby-looking restaurant.

“We’ll do something good for you, right?”

“No! I-I’m not a beggar.”

“It’s not allowed! I’m not disabled.”

“Ugh…”

“We’ll give you plenty of money, so it’ll only take a moment, okay?”

“N-No, it’s not…!”

Just before the beggars forcibly took the woman into the restaurant.

“Stop right there!”

I stood in front of them.

The beggars looked momentarily confused, but soon smiled.

“No, our boss has arrived.”

“…?”

“I brought a pretty good girl with me today. You’ll probably like her.”

“Uh…”

In reality, I seem to be in cahoots with this gang. If it hadn’t been a quest that appeared on the status window, I might have hesitated for a moment.

But not now!

No matter how noble, rumors are important.

From today onwards, I vowed to raise my reputation and settle the score.

“Boss, please come in quickly.”

“I’m sorry, but from today onwards, I am not your boss.”

I drew out two swords.

“…Hmph. Haha!!”

The people in the gang burst into laughter.

“I thought so… you still haven’t come to your senses.”

“Hey, go and say a word to him.”

Then, someone from the gang approached me.

“No… you idiot. Hey! Having more weapons isn’t always better.”

He placed his hand on my shoulder and started patting me. But I shouldn’t be intimidated.

It’s a weapon that can change the course of a fierce battle.

“Just stop and come quietly with us, okay?”

“This is the medieval era.”

There is one thing these gang members don’t know.

“What the hell is this guy.”

I’m not a swordsman who uses a single sword from my past life.

I’m a dual swordsman.

“Insulting a noble is a serious crime!”

“Yeah, it’s serious! Damn, then what…!”

I swung the sword forcefully.

As a result, the man’s hand that was holding my shoulder was cleanly sliced off.

“So all of you are sentenced to death.”

“Ahh!!”

Blood gushed out from the severed part as the man writhed in pain.

It felt different from cutting a regular practice mannequin.

When I slashed his neck, his head was severed.

“…”

It wasn’t as easy to cut off as a mannequin, even though it was cut off easily.

The gang members, who finally understood the situation, drew their weapons one by one and took their stances.

And then they rushed towards me, showing their intent to kill.

But the more they did, the easier it was for me to cut them down.

After a few more uses, I understood.

The unbelievable performance of this sword and the fact that this body is not just an ordinary body.

However, the number of gang members was too many.

Even though it’s not an ordinary body, it’s a body that is holding a sword for the first time.

No, rather than that, my stamina ran out faster than I thought.

I could anticipate where the blunt weapon would strike, but I couldn’t avoid it.

The more I swung the weapon, the more I felt my stamina draining away.

“They’re coming out like a swarm of ants. Enough already!”

At that moment, my body froze in the rapidly changing atmosphere inside the restaurant.

This was a power different from the gangsters I saw earlier. This feeling.

It’s a boss.

…Should I run? But since it’s already like this, I need to firmly grasp the people’s hearts…

But I have no stamina left, and if the boss’s skills are beyond my imagination?

As I finished my thoughts, a man with an abnormal physique emerged from the restaurant. He exuded tremendous energy.

The club he held in his right hand.

If it hits directly, I’ll die.

“Have we made it easier for you by coming here, priest?”

“…”

The boss made a contemptuous expression.

“Just because you come here now and act like a priest doesn’t mean your past sins disappear.”

“Of course, my past sins do not disappear. So the current me is just writing a new sin.”

The boss rushed towards me.

I tried to be as alert as possible.

But of course, my body didn’t respond.

Thud!

I barely managed to dodge his attack with my sword. However, the recoil sent me flying to the opposite side of the shop.

“To withstand my warrior’s skill, you have good endurance and reaction speed.”

“Ugh…”

Blood that I vomited on the floor was visible. I definitely blocked it, but…

Skills? Jobs? Are those things real?

But why don’t I have any?

If there were such things, shouldn’t I be called a [Dual Sword Master] in this situation?

It’s not like I have a body that couldn’t handle it…

“Ha… seriously.”

What’s the problem here?

“That sword looks good, so I don’t think I can let you live. Die!!”

“You’re also a guy with the blood of a cleric flowing through you!”

Please, do something!

You idiot!!

Kwahng!!

Everyone around expected his death.

But the boss who swung the weapon was different.

“…”

The boss’s eyes shook.

“…How did you block that?”

[Conditions have been met]

[A job is unlocked]