episode_0048

A large scar etched from the ceiling to the floor. The space where the sword passed was deleted as is. I stared at it with a slightly dazed expression.

No matter how specially designed the furnace is, its temperature cannot be ignored. The residual heat radiating around it melts everything.

That’s why the underground buildings are made of heat-resistant and solid materials. Its strength cannot be easily cut even by a Sword Master.

But this sword, the Black Sword Karsa, did it so easily. I just swung it lightly. That’s possible because of Karsa’s tremendous sharpness.

“You’ve made something ridiculous….”

Admiration comes out on its own. I realized while using it, but its solidity is also at a tremendous level.

Then, Torca took a swig of alcohol and smiled so much that his mustache went up and said.

“Of course. According to your request, I focused all the possibilities contained in the metal on the strength and edge of the sword. It will be able to withstand the Master’s Aura Blade as well.”

“I guess so.”

If I put sword energy into it, it will be able to withstand or cut through almost anything. This is a sword with such strengths. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any weaknesses.

“More than that, it shouldn’t fall into the hands of others. It’s too dangerous. It’s perfect for being devoured by the sword.”

Karsa did not have an ego, nor did it possess any special ability to corrupt its user.

However, the power of the sword was enough to cause addiction. It easily cuts through objects without much effort, so how can one not fall for it. You will probably soon be swayed by the sword.

Moreover, it was easy to be recognized as a demon sword. The ominous black color is enough to be misunderstood. It’s just the appearance, though.

“I can say with certainty that you won’t do that. If that happens, it means I’ve misjudged you.”

“…Well, anyway, I’ll use it well.”

“Become someone who is not ashamed of that child. Evan, you too.”

Torca said to Evan, who was diligently stroking the sword. He has a very lovestruck look.

“Gasp! It’s so beautiful that I lost myself.”

Evan quickly regained his senses and returned to reality.

“Elder Torca, thank you so much for making this weapon! As you said, I will become a proud swordsman for Raman!”

“That’s enough.”

Evan was about to hug him in joy. Then Evan looked at me.

“Hyung, I’m sorry. Precious materials were used because of me….”

“It’s okay. How much would that cost.”

I looked at Torca and demanded an answer. Then he immediately answered.

“I only used 1/10 of the whole thing.”

“See that.”

At that weight, it must have been added only slightly, and only the properties of the metal were mixed in. That much is enough to give to Evan. He is the protagonist of this world.

And thanks to that, Evan got a much better sword than the weapon he would have originally obtained. In a situation where the future is uncertain, I had to give him this much.

Besides, I’m also giving him a separate reward, so there’s no need for Evan to feel indebted.

“Hyung is really….”

I thought he was going to cry and get my clothes dirty, so I quickly turned my head and asked.

“But do you happen to have any metal left?”

“I have some. About 10g.”

“If it’s not impolite, could you give it to me?”

“The owner of the metal is you, so of course.”

Torca readily handed over the metal. I have a separate use for this. I was going to make it if I didn’t have it, but if I have it, I should use this. This, which has finished absorbing the metals, was a really good material.

“Is that all you need? Go now. I haven’t slept for 2 weeks and have been hammering, so I’m sleepy.”

“Tsk, I knew it. Okay, let’s go! If we stay any longer, other guys will flock here!”

We took the scabbard that was in the box with us and left the building. In the distance, a group of dwarves was approaching here due to the commotion just now.

“Hehe, is the work finished.”

“Oh, those swords are Torca’s work.”

“Hmm hmm, if it’s not impolite, can you show me those swords?”

“Just for a moment, just a moment.”

It was very gentlemanly behavior for a dwarf, but he didn’t hide the burning desire contained within at all. No, he couldn’t hide it.

“Tsk, they smelled it and came. Run, you brats! If you get caught, think that you’re not going back!”

Brand shouted, and we ran straight away. And he went ahead and blocked the dwarf group.

“If we have a chance again, let’s see each other again!”

“Yes.”

“Elder Brand, see you again later!”

We got into the elevator as is. When I pressed the hidden button, the platform floated up. Behind us, a desperate cry was heard.

“You bastard! Let us go!”

“Brand! A shame to the dwarves! How can you let that go!”

“Guys, wait! Just a little, just a little more to see! At least the structure…!”

“Where are you trying to chase after!”

He blocked dozens of dwarves alone. As expected of the person in charge, he is also strong. Of course, Brand was crushed on the floor by the sheer numbers. The dwarves caught up with us late, but by that time we were already disappearing into the passage.

“Phew.”

Evan let out a sigh of relief.

“It’s a relief that Elder Brand is so skilled… I almost got caught.”

“Dwarves are extremely stubborn. In some ways, they are the most stubborn race.”

And if we got caught, we would have to spend a day in the underground for sure. But that’s not possible. Because there was an episode waiting for us today, when we received the weapons.

“Ugh, the sunlight is the best.”

Evan stretched his arms up to the sky and enjoyed the sunlight. Since I just came out of the underground, I also accepted the energy of the sun.

“It’s already lunchtime.”

Evan said that after checking his watch.

“Hyung, how about having lunch together? There’s no one else, and there are things I want to ask about magic.”

“Let’s go to the student cafeteria for food, and if you’re really hungry, let’s stop by a street stall on the way.”

“Hmm… If that’s what Hyung wants, let’s do that!”

“But do you have money?”

“I’ve earned quite a bit from recent requests.”

We had such trivial conversations and walked down the street. There was a dumpling stall on the way, so we bought some and ate it. As expected of the center of the continent, even the street stalls were excellent.

That’s how we returned to the academy. But Trianis, which we arrived at, was chaotic.

“I wonder what’s going on?”

“Let’s go to the library. That seems to be the source of the commotion.”

I led Evan to the library. Well, even if I didn’t, it was an unnecessary act because students and professors were running towards it.

As we headed to the library, we were greeted by a large crowd of people. They were surrounding the library.

There were students who visited the library to study, and students who came out of rumors and curiosity. And at the entrance, there were professors who came out to solve this incident. They were blocking the students from approaching and talking.

“Hyung, the library is strange? There’s too much mana contained in the mana barrier.”

“It’s magic. It’s quite powerful. Something seems to have happened to the library.”

Then something grabbed my pants from under my feet. It was a cat. One of Lana’s familiars scattered throughout Trianis.

“Lana must be nearby. Let’s go, Evan.”

“Yes, Hyung!”

We moved following the familiar’s guidance. Then, in the distance, Lana was standing alone.

“Kyle, you’re here! Oh, Evan, hello too?”

“Yeah.”

“Hello. Senior!”

We exchanged greetings.

“More than that, where’s Ellaime?”

“Onee-chan said she had something to contact her family about, so she left for about an hour!”

Recently, Ellaime had been leaving me alone sometimes. Unlike before, she now has great faith in me.

“But what happened to the library?”

“It’s faster to see than to explain. I’ll show you.”

Two spirits floated in Lana’s hand. Ur created a water mirror, and Silphie conveyed the professors’ conversations.

-Is there really no solution?

-Yes, according to the First Emperor’s countermeasures, the only way to undo this magic is to solve it directly from the inside. Until then, the magic will be maintained for 100 years, 1000 years.

-We can’t leave it like that. There are 10,000 people inside. Also, the 4th Princess is there.

-There’s nothing we can do from the outside.

-At least we have to send food to last for a while. Otherwise, the inside will be hell.

-You know that Master-level people can’t enter due to restrictions. If we want to send it, we have to send students, but how many students will enter there? They might die.

-Damn it, if only I could enter, I would have solved it a long time ago. Why is there not a single professor in the library at this timing…!”

After that, the professors continued to share their opinions and come up with measures, but nothing came out. They were just guarding the entrance.

“Oh… Isn’t this a serious situation?”

“It’s beyond serious, it’s the worst situation. We could be massacred.”

“The professors have been like that for 3 hours. They say there’s no way at all.”

“I don’t think there’s no way at all.”

“Yeah, no. Mana holders below a certain level can enter. But once you go in, you can’t get out.”

The First Emperor, who installed this sealing magic, is a figure who stands at the pinnacle of magic. He can easily do that kind of setting.

At this point, one question will arise. Why did he put this magic on the library? But if you think about the materials in the library, it’s obvious.

The library itself has risks. There are many books that will help students, but there are also many books that will harm them. For example, there are forbidden books that sealed the power of darkness or monsters that threatened the world in the past.

The First Emperor planted the same magic as now, thinking about the possibility of it being misused. To prevent it from escaping to the outside at all.

At the same time, he opened a one-way passage and installed a magic device to act as a trap. To prevent intruders. It is said that such things were common in the past.

Anyway, for that reason, the current library is a solid fortress and a trap.

“What about the students who entered?”

“No one.”

Lana shook her head. I nodded at the understandable situation.

Even students who are confident in their skills will be reluctant to enter there. The inside is an unknown space. A place where there is a risk of death.

“Lana, how’s your condition?”

“The best!”

“Evan, how about you.”

“I’m the same. I also want to use my new weapon quickly.”

Both of them had no problems with their condition. I put Lana in the lead and headed to the professors. Her words are more likely to be accepted than mine.

“Student Lana, what’s going on?”

“Professor! Is it okay if the three of us go inside and help?”

She looked at our faces, including Lana.

“With the skills of the three of you, there will be no shortage. Lana and Evan are at the top of their grades, and Professor Mylon is full of praise for that student as well.”

The professor looked at me and said that. Then, after talking with the other professors for a while, he came back to us.

“Professors should be solving these problems… I’m sorry. I’m asking you for a favor.”

“Yes, Professor!”

After that, it was a smooth process.

First, he handed us a subspace bag filled to the limit with food and water in case we had to be trapped for several days.

Next, he gave us a map of the library and a booklet containing precautions and countermeasures when the library magic of the academy is activated.

Finally, he supported us with various items and magic tools to protect us.

“I’m sorry for entrusting this to the students again. But please do your best.”

“Leave it to us!”

Lana replied with great enthusiasm.

We, who had finished preparing, stood in front of the entrance.

Many eyes are on us. Some are looking at Lana with worried eyes, and others are looking with faces that wonder if it’s okay to entrust it to them.

But I wasn’t nervous in that. That’s the same for Lana and Evan.

“Let’s go.”

“Okay, Kyle!”

“Let’s go, Hyung!”

I went forward as the leader. The barrier with a large amount of concentrated mana fluctuated and swallowed us.

The library we entered like that. As I knew, the library was a mess from the lobby on the first floor.

Everything was broken and scattered on the floor, and the lighting magic tools were turned off because the mana stone connection was broken. Thanks to that, we could only see the surroundings when there was occasional light coming in.

In addition, there was a silence that hovered over the library, unlike usual. It’s quiet enough that you wouldn’t think 10,000 people are trapped inside.

“Let’s find people first.”

“Okay. Kyle.”

“I understand.”

We started searching while being as careful as possible about the surroundings. Then, before long, someone approached secretly, taking advantage of the darkness.

A slightly surprised reaction. And a familiar voice flowed out of the darkness.

“Why are the three of you here….”

It was the 4th Princess Ariel Trianis.