episode_0069

What is the most unique sword in the world?

If you ask that question, most people would struggle to make a choice, but I was able to say it right away.

Grishuras, the Greatsword of Predation, is said to be the most unique sword in the world.

Because in form, ability, personality, and even price, there is only one sword, Grishlas, that is not within the category of ordinary.

In terms of handling, it was classified as a great sword, but its shape was closer to a giant ax than a great sword.

Unlike a regular sword that cuts down enemies, it is a vicious weapon that crushes and crushes opponents.

If you hit it on the ground, an earthquake will occur, and if you swing it at a mountain, you can cut off part of the mountain range.

It was a sword that enabled even ordinary people to have influence on the world, assuming they could wield it.

Of course, the price that came with it was by no means light.

As it boasted great power, Grishlas required a huge amount of energy.

There were often people who questioned why the sword would need energy since it is not a living creature.

That is why Grishlas can be said to be a unique sword.

By consuming the energy he possesses, he exerts power beyond common sense.

So where do you replenish your energy?

The reason why Grishuras is called the Great Sword of Predation is clearly revealed in that part.

The ability to consume any substance and convert it into energy.

The amount of energy replaced is different for each material, but the key point is that there is no limit to absorption.

Even acid, which is said to be fatal to swords, was said to have an excellent tangy taste and asked to be put into the acid.

In addition, the taste was evaluated by absorbing energy such as air, water, and even mana.

Since the sea water was said to be salty and delicious, perhaps the culprit behind this incident may be Grishuras.

“Isn’t it truly scary that a single sword can destroy the world?”

“Maybe… … .”

“So we have to find that sword as soon as possible and break it or seal it away!”

“Well, is it that much?”

“What are you talking about! Since he is the culprit causing the end of the world, of course we have to take action!”

Even the mermaid queen, who had been so gentle, became furious and did not hide her anger.

It seemed like he regarded the sword as if it were his enemy.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand her attitude.

It is true that the situation in which the sea level has fallen is an emergency.

Part of the ecosystem has probably already been damaged, and mermaids, as a sea species, take the lead in solving that problem with a sense of responsibility.

However, there are some things I don’t understand about that part.

“It seems like you are overreacting more than I expected. Have you ever encountered the cause of destruction?”

“… … Yes, I’ve only seen it once.”

“Please tell the story in detail… !”

“The day I faced that disaster was exactly two years ago.”

Upon hearing reports that an abnormal phenomenon had occurred as well as an abnormality in the ecosystem, the queen came out of the palace and swam in the sea to check the scene with her own eyes and search for the cause of the situation.

The queen was determined not to return to the palace until the cause was found out.

After much effort, she said she not only discovered the cause but also witnessed it firsthand.

“The scourge was leaning slightly against the reef, putting part of its body into the sea.”

“So did you get closer?”

“Yes, at first I thought someone lost the sword and dropped it into the sea. But that was a huge mistake.”

At that time, the queen decided to move the sword to another place and slowly approached it.

She said she had no choice but to pull back.

“My instincts were screaming like crazy. If you get close, you will die for sure.”

“So you instinctively had a premonition that you would be eaten?”

“Yes, so I looked closely and saw that the sea water was being sucked into the sword. After seeing that scene, I became convinced. The sword we encountered at that time would lead to the destruction of the world.”

“Hmm… . Wasn’t there a separate letter engraved on the handle of the sword?”

“Ah! Now that I think about it, it looks like the letters RA were engraved near the handle. I’m not sure what it means.”

As soon as I finished speaking, the corners of my eyes began to flutter.

Because the Grishuras I had guessed matched the disaster the queen was talking about.

The proof was the initials RA engraved on the handle, derived from my name (Rian).

The reason for engraving the initials was to reduce the number of victims.

Grishlas was willing to swallow anything that came into contact with him.

I thought that if I had my name as a swordsman engraved on it, there would be fewer people touching the sword without knowing anything.

Nevertheless, there were many people who touched Grishuras because they found it fascinating, and the sword sucked up the life force it could find without thinking about anything else.

How much I suffered because of that action… … .

And even now that I have separated from Grishlas, I am having a hard time.

“But how do you know that? Have you ever witnessed a disaster like me?”

Now was the turning point.

If you don’t want to antagonize mermaids, you have to hide the truth.

But is there any meaning to that action?

Even if I avoid the fight right now, if the relationship between me and Grishlas is revealed in the future, it will become an irreversible relationship.

They say it is better to get hit first, so I decided to reveal the truth.

“That’s because I was the previous owner of that sword.”

“Yes?”

“It is said that he was a person who drew a great sword and carried it around at the end of the world. It is I who unleashed on the world the sword that God called disaster.”

“… … That’s it.”

Kuung-!

The queen slams her fist down on the armrest of the throne.

He jumped up from his seat and stretched his right arm to the side.

Then the trident held in the hand of the stone statue behind the Queen’s back came out and entered her hand.

“The great ancestor Forsaken left a prophecy to the mermaid people before hiding his ancestors. When the crisis at sea comes, the true trident will bring peace.”

The queen displayed her outstanding spearmanship by spinning her trident brilliantly.

The trident was an unfamiliar weapon, but the three-bladed spear seemed more threatening than the single-edged one.

“This trident is an heirloom passed down from generation to generation in the royal family. I believe that the trident mentioned in the prophecy refers to our royal family’s heirloom.”

“So you are saying that you will administer justice with that trident?”

“You are quick to notice. The disaster is separate, but your sin of releasing that disaster is no less serious, so I will personally punish you.”

In the end, a situation was created where there was no choice but to fight again.

Fighting is always fun enough to be welcomed, but this time I didn’t like it.

It’s not because the queen is weak.

On the contrary, if you look at her skills, she was also one of the strong.

Especially in the sea, there are only a handful of people who can surpass her.

However, the reason we are not looking forward to it is because even if we win after many twists and turns, we cannot enjoy the joy of victory.

If you don’t want to start an all-out war with the mermaid people, you shouldn’t kill the queen.

It was as if one were shackled.

[Rian, please vote for me! With the goddess’s blessing, you will be able to run around as much as you like, even in the sea!]

[I don’t recommend it!]

[What are you talking about! This is a moment when our strength is needed!]

[The owner currently has no motivation at all. I want to empty my brain and fight!]

[What is that… … .]

Like a psychotherapist, Stella tuned my heart exactly.

How will you respond to the trident?

What sword technique will you use?

What is the expected strategy of the opponent?

I wanted to refrain from fighting by calculating all that and coming up with measures to destroy it.

I was going to fight by clearing my mind and trusting only my intuition.

Of course, I did not take any special account of the sword’s performance or abilities, so I did not arm myself.

“Are you not going to draw your weapon?”

“… … .”

I nodded without saying a word.

Even though he has a weapon, he doesn’t use it and his manners have disappeared.

Even though she was the queen, she twisted her lips as if she was offended.

Her grip on the trident tightened.

Soon, the queen raised her arm upward and aimed her trident towards me.

Instinctively, I jumped forward and rolled on the floor.

The trident that cut the water in half passed over me just in the nick of time.

It became a swirling torrent and even penetrated the inner wall of the building.

The trident moved away, but I had no choice but to keep watching.

“I have a good feeling. But it’s clumsy.”

The trident, which I thought would return from behind, broke through the side wall and approached me.

The queen, who had the power to manipulate ocean currents, accelerated the trident even further.

A blow that cannot be avoided even when the teacher comes.

I clenched my fist and struck the shaft of the trident from bottom to top.

At the same time, he bent his neck to the right and tried to escape as much as possible from the trajectory of the trident that was aiming for his temple.

The blade of the spear grazed my forehead and left a hole on the other side.

Fatal wounds were avoided, but the spear’s offensive was not over yet.

It’s a situation where you don’t know where it will fly next.

In this case, attacking the main body was the right answer, so I rushed at the queen who owned the trident.

“Aren’t you looking down on me too much?”

The trident protruding from behind the Queen was once again in her hand.

The queen hurled her spear at me, who was running towards me in a trance.

Just before I got there, my steps stopped.

As I twisted my body and barely managed to avoid it, the spear came at me from a different angle.

I could see the spear’s trajectory differently than before, but the problem was so relentless that I couldn’t seize the opportunity to counterattack.

Without any choice, I jumped back wide and retreated to the area where the spear could not reach.

“It’s not easy… … .”

[Lian! Pick me now and receive Praana’s blessings! Then you will be able to win!]

“It’s not that urgent.”

[Blood is flowing from the forehead, but which part is not in danger?]

“Injuries of this magnitude will get better with acupuncture. So just watch quietly.”

[Ooh! How can you be so ignorant of my heart that wants you not to get hurt? … .]

“It’s a useless worry. Aren’t you that weak?”

However, a smooth battle makes you lose your desire for power.

Sometimes, you have to be in a situation where your life is at stake to become more alert and work harder.

Therefore, I could not give up the current feeling of tension.

[Owner!]

“Are you planning to persuade me to use it too?”

[Hehe! I would rather give the assignment to the owner!]

“Assignment?”

[huh! It’s called Trials of the Stars!]

A word that popped out at a completely unexpected time.

However, I had no objections and actually thought it would be fun.

I listened to Stella while keeping an eye on the queen’s actions.

[The details of the trial are very simple! All you have to do is use three fingers to fight until I yell at you to stop!]

“Three fingers, not five… ?”

[hmm! All fingers that can be used are except the thumb and little finger!]

“Just use your fingers… … . It must be difficult.”

[What?]

“It can’t be.”

It was clear that Stella had some kind of plan.

However, I decided to get on Stella’s play board without bothering to ask.

[Then start sending the queen away using only your fingers!]

“… … .”

What can I say?

Stella’s offensive remarks felt familiar.

Rather, it seemed like it would be a shame if it wasn’t there.

“What kind of sign is that?”

“It’s not a big deal. This means that from now on, I will use only these three fingers to send away the queen’s consciousness.”

“What, what?! What are you talking about!”

Ah, this is what it tasted like!