episode_0062
by fnovelpia
Maybelle listened more closely to the sounds she heard.
The content of the news was as follows.
A flood occurred in a dungeon where difficulty C monsters were the mainstay.
Most adventurers and warrior parties in the nearby area headed to the area where the flooding occurred and fought against it.
However, in the flooded dungeon, monsters began to proliferate in greater numbers than expected.
Just when you thought the number of people gathered nearby wasn’t enough.
Coincidentally, the Maybelle Party appeared.
It is said that Maybelle’s party quickly defeated a large number of monsters with skills commensurate with their reputation.
The warrior party and adventurers who heard the news talked about the Maybelle party.
“As expected, it’s Maybelle’s party, the fastest hero. No matter how flooded it was, it looks like it was no match for any number of C-level monsters.”
“They say they are recruiting new people recently, but I don’t know if there will be anyone suitable for such a huge party.”
“But why were you near that area? Wasn’t it originally in a more dangerous area?”
“Didn’t you run out after hearing the news that there was a flood?”
“Really, a hero is a hero? I guess he can’t see the danger to people even if they are far below his level.”
“Only do the work that attracts the most attention.”
Every time she heard people like that, Nellis puffed out her cheeks and became dissatisfied.
‘The party that kicked out Mr. Kalt can’t be that kind-hearted!’
However, he did not voice his dissatisfaction directly.
Even if I tell you anyway, there’s no way the people here will believe me.
Above all, if you say something for no reason, you could cause trouble to Kalt.
At the same time, Nellis indirectly realized how much of a difference in skill she and Maybelle had.
‘Quickly kill a large number of difficulty C monsters… .’
Difficulty C.
This is an unsafe level for Nellis to deal with alone.
However, the fastest hero, Maybelle, can easily deal with dozens or even hundreds of such monsters.
Well, since you have the blessing of acceleration, you can hunt a lot of monsters in a quick amount of time, but that’s not the problem.
The fact was that he was still afraid of killing even one monster that Maybelle could easily kill.
Also, treat them kindly.
Nellis was angry at the fact that she was still much weaker than the hero who banished Kalt, who promised to make her a superior warrior.
‘I will never become stronger. ‘Don’t let Mr. Kalt regret choosing me!’
Nellis’s heart was burning with enthusiasm.
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next day.
Nellis’ party went to the blacksmith shop.
“Okay, that’s it.”
The old man, the owner of the blacksmith shop, brought the Kalt and Nellis swords that he had taken yesterday and handed them over.
“Thank you, old man.”
“Wow, this is my new… Alexcalibur!”
“Nellis, pull it out and swing it.”
“yes?”
Nellis was puzzled by Kalt’s words, but immediately pulled out her sword and swung it lightly.
“Oh, oh! Wow, Mr. Kalt! It’s amazing! It’s somehow… easier to swing than yesterday! It’s an amazing feeling that even though it’s light, there’s more power to the sword!”
“It’s thanks to the old man adjusting the sword to suit you.”
“So that’s why you took the sword yesterday! Wow…!”
‘This is the skill of a craftsman! After all, this is the blacksmith shop that Mr. Kalt uses!’
Nellis looked at her new sword with sparkling eyes.
Kalt also followed Nellis and pulled out his sword and swung it lightly.
Boom!
“As expected, the old man’s skills are not going anywhere.”
“Hmph, it’s still 20 years away from rusting.”
“I think you’ll be fine for 30 years, right?”
“You still can’t stop talking. Just give me the money.”
“Yes, old man.”
Kalt immediately handed the money to the old man.
After receiving the payment, the old man said as he looked at Nellis, who was looking at the sword with bright eyes.
“Really. He doesn’t seem like a hero.”
“Tsk!”
Nellis, hearing that sound, flinched and trembled.
“Ah, I’ll do my best from now on….”
“If you’re going to do your best, speak with more confidence!”
“Hmph! Yes!”
Kalt, who saw the scene, smiled happily and said.
“I see you like Nellis, old man.”
“huh?”
“Heng, what do you like about me? I’m just saying this because he uses a sword unbefitting a warrior!”
The old man’s disciple, who was watching the conversation between the old man and Kalt, sighed and said.
“Master, when you say that, people usually misunderstand.”
“What do you mean by misunderstanding? Why should I care about other people’s misunderstandings?”
“Master too…”
“Um, Mr. Kalt… What do you mean, the old man likes me…?”
Nellis, who did not understand the situation, asked Kalt.
“That’s literally it. You said yesterday that you couldn’t think of Nellis’ sword as a sword used by a warrior, right?”
“yes.”
“That’s a compliment.”
“Huh?! That was a compliment?”
Nellis thought that what she heard yesterday was just a sword used by an incompetent warrior.
But the meaning is the opposite of what I thought.
Nellis, as well as Scarlett and Aria, who were listening quietly, also tilted their heads.
“Is that right, old man?”
“What is a compliment? I just told it like it is.”
The old man snorted loudly and crossed his arms.
“Heroes are sloppy at using weapons! I don’t know if it’s divine protection or what, but there are only a few who focus on that and actually try to improve their skills in wielding weapons! “I think all I have to do is cut it and that’s it! Compared to that….”
The old man looked at Nellis and said.
“Even though he was sloppy and lacked much skill, the sword he swung showed signs of trying to use it as a weapon. That’s all. It was a sword unlike any other warrior I know.”
“uh….”
“In other words, Nellis is someone who knows how to use a weapon properly.”
“W-that’s what you said!?”
Nellis never dreamed that what the old man said yesterday about not being worthy of a warrior had a hidden meaning.
‘No, how do I know that’s what it meant in the first place! but… .’
“Hehehehe~.”
Nellis was happy to hear it as a compliment again.
‘Is this it? It means it was recognized by a blacksmith who even Mr. Kalt recognizes? Hehehehe~.’
“What are you laughing at? If you’re done with your business, get out now!”
“Come on, let’s go out. If we stay too long, the old man will get really angry.”
“yes!”
“Isn’t that old man’s personality too twisted?”
“Even though he may not be honest, he seems to have a good heart.”
“What are you babbling about!”
Nellis’ party hurried out of the blacksmith shop.
And Nellis’ party goes to the guild and finds a difficulty D monster.
After accepting the request to subdue Tentacle Boer, I went out of the city.
Since Tentacle Bore is relatively close to the commercial city of Tridia, we traveled on foot instead of riding a carriage.
While moving, Nellis pulled out her sword and smiled happily.
“Hehehe.”
“Do you like it that much, Nellis?”
“Of course! I have a new sword that fits perfectly in my hand! From now on, you are Alexcalibur… No! It’s Alexcalibur Neo!”
‘It looks like naming continues.’
Since Nellis liked it, Kalt didn’t care about her naming sense.
“Oh, by the way! Come to think of it, money! Mr. Kalt! How much did the sword cost? I’ll pay mine!”
“…Now that I think about it, you paid for this brooch and grimoire yesterday. How much did it cost?”
“Well, if you look at the donations, I should have paid them! Please tell me!”
Kalt felt proud as he saw the three people asking him to tell them how much they spent together.
Nellis Party is not taking it for granted that Kalt should buy it, but is trying to pay for it properly.
It was different from the Maybell Party, which took it for granted that Kalt could procure the necessary items with his own money and never said he would contribute a little.
“You don’t have to pay. This time… okay. Think of it as a gift from me for your growth. Next time, buy it with your own money, okay?”
“A gift from Mr. Kalt….”
“…Well, if that’s the case, I can’t help it. I’ll take it well.”
“Thank you, Kalt. I will grow up to be worthy of this gift Kalt gave me.”
“Yes, I’ll be looking forward to it.”
Continuing their movement, Nellis’ party arrived at the area inhabited by Tentacle Boers.
-Guiiit!
And not long after arriving at the habitat, Nellis’ party encountered a Tentacle Boer.
A monster that looks like a wild boar with multiple tentacles wiggling around on its back.
Tentacle bore.
Nellis, seeing the monster for the first time, trembled.
“Ugh, gross!”
“You look in a bad mood.”
“Say, it looks evil.”
“Nellis, be careful because Tentacle Boar can control the tentacles on its back to restrain its opponent.”
“You mean that thing on your back that wraps itself around you!?”
“Yes. The Tentacle Boar’s method of attack is to wrap around its opponent and slam into it with its tusks.”
“Ugh.”
An image appeared in Nellis’ head of Tentacle Boar’s tentacles wrapping around her arms.
Along with the physiological disgust, it bloomed in my mind that I never wanted to be entangled in tentacles.
“Aria! Bless me with my agility!”
“I understand, Nellis! God! Give me nimble feet!”
“Mr. Kalt! I’ll go first!”
“Okay, just hit it once. I’m here so don’t be scared.”
“Yes! Aaaah!”
For the first time in a month, Nellis kicked the ground against a monster other than a kobold.
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