episode_0051

The place where Rabin entered was completely different from the stuffy blacksmith shop he had just entered. It looked like a break room, and it was filled with a cool air, as if there was some kind of device to lower the temperature. There were tables and chairs, and even glasses on one side, so it looked like they had spent quite a bit of money.

No, whether he was his subordinate or his apprentice, the blacksmiths he hired were resting in such a hot place, sweating profusely, while he himself was resting comfortably in a place like this?

But when I think about it, that’s probably why he worked so hard to learn his craft, succeed, and take on disciples. When Ravin started learning his craft from a young age, he wouldn’t have had such a luxurious break room.

I sat down at a table with the two of them. The waiter brought out tea from somewhere. I took a sip out of courtesy, but it didn’t seem to be a particularly special or expensive tea.

“Okay, Ravin. As you can see, I am a swordsman who can use magic, but honestly, I have never used an unusual sword before, so I don’t know what’s different. First, please explain.”

“First of all.. The biggest difference is the material. Inspectors strengthen their swords with magic for battle, but the swordsmanship cannot withstand the magic and their lifespan is shortened. If the metal itself has magic or is efficient at accepting it, this would not happen.”

“Hey..”

Ayla muttered absentmindedly beside her. Ayla and Mathias, who were not yet able to use their magic properly, might not know, but it was a meaningful story to me. It was quite an interesting story, but it was also a bit more bland and boring than I expected.

If you think about it, isn’t it obvious that the better the raw materials, the better the performance? Just swinging the sword suddenly changes the season and a snow storm blows in, or just holding it grants the owner immortality, or the sword becomes stronger every time it gets soaked in blood… There aren’t many cool effects like that.

However, considering the characteristics of this world where magical power has an extremely large impact on battles, it can be said that efficiently accepting magical power has a greater meaning than expected.

“First, please hand over the weapons you and your master are currently using. The sword you were using originally seems to be of the standard supplied by the Knights of the Kingdom. Can you make it like that?”

“Well, that’s fine with me.”

You can see that just by looking at him? It was clear that he was a great blacksmith. And among the people I met for the first time, I noticed for the first time that Mathias was a man. In fact, I thought he was more amazing.

Mathias and Ayla hesitantly handed over the swords. Lavin didn’t react much even after accepting the strange twin swords with black and white scabbards. Could it be that all people who use twin swords are a bit strange like that, so this happens often?

Ravin stood up and carefully examined the twin swords. He looked at the swords and Ayla alternately, and then gestured for Ayla to stand up. Ayla, who stood up awkwardly, accepted the swords that Ravin handed her.

“Miss, is the sword I gave you first the one you use most often?”

“Oh, yeah? Oh, that’s right.”

Ayla answered in surprise. Ayla put her sword back in its scabbard and waited for Ravin to speak.

“The sword I gave you first seems to consume more. It seems like you are using two swords of the same size now, but the new sword will probably be a little different.”

“Oh, I see.”

Ayla looked quite flustered as Ravin continued the conversation without really consulting her. She seemed to be hesitating and wanting to express her own opinion.

However, Aila also seemed unable to speak, perhaps because she unconsciously realized that Ravin’s skills were no ordinary skill. Ravin then picked up Matias’ sword, and Matias, who had been watching, also stood up awkwardly.

“Your Highness is also a knight standard… Hmm…”

Ravin kept looking back and forth between the sword and Mathias. His reaction was somewhat different from Ayla’s. Then he strode towards Mathias and began touching Mathias’ body here and there.

Starting from the shoulder, he started to rub his right arm, and then lowered his waist to touch his thigh. After a while, Ravin got up and spoke.

“I think it would be better for you to use a lighter sword.”

“Uh.. why, why?”

“As you can see, he seems to lack height and muscle strength, and judging by the marks left on his sword, he actually looks like he’s been swung around a bit by the sword.”

“That, that kind of..”

Mathias took the sword from Ravin and slumped his shoulders in a sullen manner. In fact, I felt the same way.

However, the reason I didn’t bother to correct it was because the knightly longsword used by Nana Mathias was fundamentally not a two-handed sword, but a one-handed sword used with a shield.

Since we were young and small in stature, we were only using two-handed swords, so I thought that if Mathias gained more strength or grew taller, he would be able to use it well, but Ravin seemed to have a different opinion.

“Is it really necessary to lose weight?”

“I think that looks better. Of course, if you say it absolutely can’t be done, I’ll make it like that, but I recommend reducing it.”

“Well, if that’s what the expert says, then yes. Matias, do as you wish.”

“..Okay, then. Please do that.”

Mathias seemed a little hesitant, but eventually decided to listen to Rabin’s opinion.

It’s not like I’m telling you to use a completely different type of sword. I’m just reducing the weight of the sword I’m using, so there shouldn’t be that much of a difference. You should be able to use the same sword techniques you’ve practiced so far.

“..By any chance, the person behind you?”

Ravin hesitated and spoke to Yugram. Perhaps the guild’s letter of introduction only listed the three of us?

However, I couldn’t ignore Yugram, who looked like a nobleman no matter where I looked and who seemed to be my servant, so I asked him anyway.

I glanced at Yugram, but there was no change in expression. Yugram took out the sword from its scabbard and handed it over.

“Please just take care of it.”

“..Yes, I understand. Your orders will be sent to your accommodations as soon as they are completed. Please wait a moment.”

Rabin took Yugram’s sword and pulled it out slightly, then flinched and put it back, telling him to wait before leaving the room. It seemed like he was going to get to work right away.

I never checked or asked specifically, but it seemed that Yugram’s sword was also a custom-made special item. After all, even I can’t stand my magic power with an ordinary ready-made sword, so how much worse must it be for Yugram.

While waiting for a while, sipping on a cup of tea that was somehow drinkable, Rabin returned shortly after. Yugram pulled out the sword that Rabin had handed him and examined it for a moment, then accepted it without saying a word.

According to my eyes, which have been observing Yugram for many years, he looked quite satisfied. In this case, there was no need to doubt Rabin’s skills. Passing Yugram’s examination was such a great thing that it could be written down separately at the entrance to the blacksmith shop.

“Well then, please take care of me. Rabin.”

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“..What should I do, princess? I was a little disappointed back then, but after a few days, I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Just wait patiently. I’m sure it’ll figure it out and send it to you.”

While we were having dinner, Ayla spoke up, looking a little embarrassed. At the time, Ayla didn’t seem to have high expectations. However, as she waited, she began to think, ‘Isn’t this really an amazing person?’ and she seemed to have grown more and more excited.

“Aren’t you expecting Mathias?”

“I’m a little more curious than I expected. I think the sword I’m using now is great, but I wonder how much it would change if the material changed.”

Mathias took out his sword. I had the same thought. The knightly longswords that Mathias and I used were, on the other hand, of such high quality that they were guaranteed to be supplied to the knights.

I feel the same way, but since the Knights Templar use it, I think they must have used good materials, so everyone buys and uses it.

Of course, since it is a mass-produced ready-made product, it is common sense to think that it is inferior to a custom-made product, but I was still curious about how different it would be.

Actually, if I really wanted to know, I could have just received Yugram’s sword and checked, but I decided to leave this curiosity alone until I received my sword.

Actually, in my opinion, I don’t think it’s that different anyway, and I think it’s the same if you put magic power into it anyway, but the fact that Yugram, the embodiment of efficiency, uses a dirty expensive (presumably) sword must be because it’s that effective.

Maybe it was because of that thought that I suddenly felt a surge of anticipation for the sword that was still in the process of being made. If I just swing it with a moderate amount of magical power, will the enemies I cut freeze? If it was that efficient, there would be no need to draw on the magical power that was being channeled into the mask.