episode_0026

“Everyone, it’s been a while.”

“Hello, my lord!”

After seeing the lord for the first time in a month, his appearance had changed a little more than I expected.

“···Youngju, have you lost weight?”

“Oh, did you notice?”

He smiled sheepishly and started talking as if it was no big deal.

“I think my first impression was really bad. I’ve been working out these days.”

I flinch.

He didn’t necessarily point at me.

However, it brought up a sense of guilt in me as I thought that maybe Yeongju was a better person than I thought.

“Well, I’m sorry… I was a little skeptical at first too…”

“It’s okay, it’s okay! It’s good for a warrior to be suspicious of others. I know someone is colluding with demons. You made the right choice.”

Ugh.

From now on, I decided to help at least once if the lord asks for help.

My conscience can’t bear it…

“As you may have heard from the employee, the reason we called in today is because the previous repairs were completed.”

“What happened to your request?”

“That’s for sure. Since the materials are materials, even wizards were obsessed with it, but the craftsman was confident that it was the masterpiece of a lifetime.”

A masterpiece of a lifetime created by a blacksmith with skills that would make him wanted by a lord.

Just hearing it makes my heart race.

I think it would be really cool.

“So, this is the sword you requested.”

Seeing the item presented by the lord, the two people next to him also burst out in admiration.

It is not an ordinary sword like you would see in the Middle Ages.

Is it because it has been magically treated?

The handle, which is softly wrapped in mana, has a fancy but not cumbersome decoration.

There was Tyrving’s bead stuck in the middle of the sword.

And the blade fell from that bead as a starting point.

I tried holding the end of the knife and shaking it to see if it might fall off, but it seemed to be firmly fixed and wouldn’t budge.

The sight of the gorgeous, somewhat mechanical-looking sword instantly stole my heart.

I approached as if fascinated by the sight of a magic sword that looked like something you would only see in an RPG game.

“This is . . . amazing.”

“The magic engraved on the sword is of a very high level. Rain, it looks expensive…”

The lord smiled as if he were looking at a child who was delighted to receive a surprise gift.

“It’s quite expensive, right? It permanently grants numerous magic and transfers the characteristics of the bead to the sword… It’s an incredible item.”

“···Can I really take it?”

“Yes, of course. No matter how expensive it is, if Tyrving had gone on a rampage here, it would have been even more expensive. This is my reward for the hero who stopped me early. Please don’t feel burdened.”

The lord’s face looks shining today.

My body won’t stop shaking.

Just like a child getting excited after receiving a toy sword, they cannot control their excitement.

A romance about a fascinating magic sword.

The dream that every man has is in my hands.

I was moved and stared at it for a long time.

“Excuse me, my lord. What do you mean by the characteristics of the beads?”

“Haha, that bead contains Tyrving’s characteristics. When you touch the bead, various magics are activated.”

Oh, magic!

What is it, what is it?!

“Hero, would you like to pour magic power into that bead?”

“Well, the sword is gone…!”

As soon as I poured the magical power into it, the sword body disappeared like a lie, and only the bead was left in my hand.

“Like this, if you pour in the hero’s magic, it becomes easier to carry. If you pour in the magic again, the sword will regain its shape.”

When I listened to his words and infused magical power again, a stylish sword appeared in an instant.

Awesome…!

“···Isn’t this something that can change other people into beads? It’s dangerous if your weapon suddenly disappears during a fight.”

Yuna spoke to Youngju with doubts.

I don’t really care.

With a sword this cool, I can accept that level of flaws.

“Don’t worry. They say it was manufactured to only respond to the magic pattern of the person who first injected magic into it. Except for the warrior, it is just a sturdy sword.”

“I-I see. I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s a reasonable question. If someone else can easily manipulate it, it can’t be called a weapon. You don’t have to worry.”

It seems like Yuna’s worries were useless.

Was I suspicious of this person…?

A high-ranking person who is always kind and supportive?

A creature that only existed in our imaginations stood before us.

“Oh, one more thing. Would you like to hold the sword and pose like this?”

“···like this?”

“Yes, that’s good. Just try pouring in about twice as much magical energy as before.”

···Are there any more?

Now that I had become completely obedient to the lord, I took his word for it without any doubt.

I grabbed the one-handed sword with both hands, raised the bead in front of me, and poured magical power into it.

“···?!”

“What do you think? Isn’t it amazing? Haha, I’ve only heard about it, but this is my first time seeing it, and it’s really amazing. It’s cool.”

Everyone was impressed when they saw the result.

···I heard it contains the characteristics of Tyrving.

I had no choice but to change my thoughts about him.

He is not just a pig lord.

He was a man who knew what it meant to be cool.

“Thank you for the gift, my lord. I’m sorry, but we are leaving for Silica for a while.”

“Sirica, what do you mean?”

“Yes. There was a rumor that a demon appeared there.”

That’s why I felt bad because I felt like I was leaving as soon as I received the gift.

When he gives you a gift, it must also mean that he is asking you to treat him well in the future.

“It is not for the hero to apologize. The hero’s duty is to defeat the demon lord. If the demon lord army appears, we must kill them for the sake of the people.”

I had nothing to say.

The right theory of right opinions.

These were words filled with consideration for the people.

“Ah, of course, this does not mean that the hero must unconditionally defeat the demon lord. Just because past heroes have defeated the demon lord, there is no reason for this hero to endure the pain.”

“···Your people will be happy.”

“That’s not true, wizard. I’m still not good enough.”

good.

I decided.

If I have to live in this world for the rest of my life, this is definitely the place to live.

The territory where this guy rules will be happy.

The people here are also quite friendly.

I should just leave the girl and sit down here.

Since we don’t know the location of the Demon King, we can’t deal with him at the moment…

Well, wouldn’t the military take care of that?

“I also heard the news that the Demon Lord’s army appeared in Silica. It was said by someone who is somewhat trustworthy, so it can be considered true.”

The lord took out a pen from his pocket and wrote something down on paper.

Before I knew it, the maid who brought the wax folded it nicely, stamped it, and sealed it nicely.

“···This?”

“Please show it to the lord of Silica. This is a letter saying I guarantee the warriors. It will definitely be helpful.”

“Can I really take it, my lord?”

“Of course. Our family’s seal is engraved on it, so just show it to the guard and you’ll be able to get in right away.”

I just hope that this is resolved urgently so that the people can be at peace.

The lord who said that smiled.

“Please, I hope you come back without being seriously injured. Be careful, warrior. And your comrades.”

The triangle in my chest is gradually becoming rounder.

It rotates at an incredible speed, and the throbbing sensation does not stop.

What kind of misunderstanding do I have with this person…

“Why don’t you go and tell the coachman? I have urgent business to get to Silica, so tell him to get ready.”

“Yes, my lord. I understand.”

“Okay, everyone. Please rest here while the carriage is ready. We will help you leave as soon as possible.”

When the lord gestured, the maids began preparing tea and refreshments.

Yuna’s eyes lit up as she looked at the cookies.

Are you sure you enjoyed the cookies the last time you were invited?

Since she’s a girl in her prime, she probably likes sweet snacks.

“When you take a break, someone like me will disturb you. The maid will come up when you’re ready, so you can follow her.”

Except for the two maids who would wait on him, the lord went up to his office without being disturbed.

“···As expected, the Lord of Aben is amazing.”

“Yes, because you are famous for being generous.”

Was he a person famous for being kind?

But I was suspicious just by looking at the face, is this it?

Ha, but if you see a face like that in a night game, you can’t help but be suspicious…

“Is it since last month? I heard you cut down on your favorite meals and started exercising.”

“The residents were happy to hear the news. They were worried about their lord’s health.”

The triangle in my mind that was spinning around finally became a circle.

He knew that I was suspicious because of my appearance, but he must have been out of consideration for me and didn’t tell me.

Now that I think about it, the residents of Yeongdeok Yeongju can’t possibly be that generous…

I guess I was fed up with modern-day lookism.

“Guests. The carriage is ready. Would you like to leave?”

“Go right away.”

“Ah, ah?! I haven’t eaten it all yet…!”

While my heart was worn out and suffering, I immediately ran out of the room when I heard that the carriage was ready.

Yuna looked at the snack with sad eyes, but it didn’t catch my eye.

I just endlessly apologized to the lord in my heart.