So, be his power, would you?
Clang!
The Divine Sword still remembers that voice from back then. The one who created it prepared for the future. And said she hoped it would be his power.
Ding!
Following that order, the Divine Sword has been sleeping in the ruins until now. It wasn’t lonely. There was only the mission left for the Divine Sword. So it waited, and waited through eternity.
Tick-tock…
For the day of the prophecy. But over time, it couldn’t help but feel the sentiment of loneliness. Rather, the Divine Sword wished it had been made as an emotionless tool.
Whimper…
But waiting must eventually end. Ultimately, a hero who reached out to it appeared before its eyes, breaking the trials of the ruins. The first impression wasn’t good, even as a compliment. Let’s put appearance aside.
Huff…
The power that man possessed didn’t seem that strong. It was unfortunate to call him a mere parvenu. Not quite a hero-level power. That was the first impression the Divine Sword felt towards that man.
Hmm…
[You look weak. But coming this far must mean you’re someone, right?]
“……”
[What’s this? Are you even listening to my story?]
The Divine Sword’s reaction was predictable. Its voice could only be heard by one worthy. In other words, weaklings couldn’t hear it. But could someone who passed the trials of the ruins not hear its voice?
Thud!
That was the trial created to filter out such parvenus. But since he passed the trial, even if he looked weak outwardly, it believed there must be some hidden power.
Fizzle…
But he gave no response. The Divine Sword kept trying to talk to him, but still, he said nothing. Soon, that question turned to suspicion…
Blink!
[Huh?]
Snapping back to reality, the Divine Sword found itself rolling on the ground. Like worthless trash. Just when it wondered what kind of mess this was, it witnessed Hans’s wrath.
Crash!
“This is unbearable! Who do you think you are to choose anyone?!”
His icy voice echoed in the Divine Sword’s ears. Only then did it realize. That man didn’t not hear its voice; he deliberately ignored it.
[No! Why?! Why?! I… I…!!]
“I don’t need a weapon that tries to wield its master.”
[……!!!]
A weapon trying to wield its master. That statement pierced the Divine Sword’s heart like an arrow. Was it simply too excited after such a long time? Or was it a misconception that it had to lead?
Stab!
Thanks to that, it forgot the most important thing about being a sword. A sword is just a tool. And how that tool is used is solely up to the master.
Slice!
Even a worthless rusty kitchen knife can become a great sword if the master is a master. Conversely, even a legendary sword becomes trash if the master is trash.
Clank!
“You can’t become stronger by depending on a weapon.”
And that fact was well understood by that man. Yes, he might possess weak power, but he was a keenly sharpened and honed sword on his own.
Shink!
The Divine Sword was already moving. After eons, it finally met a true master. But it didn’t want to part ways. That was why the Divine Sword clung like a leech.
Cling!
But from Hans’s perspective, who couldn’t hear its voice, that was quite the nuisance. It was fine when held in his hands, but otherwise, it vehemently rejected it.
Thud!
So much that the Rusted Overlord Dezra ended up with his arm burnt off after a challenge. Like he got struck by lightning. Because of that, Hans was left with no choice but to keep the Divine Sword.
Weeooo!
‘This shows the Divine Sword has its own will, for sure.’
Hans’s reason for wanting to abandon the Divine Sword wasn’t just because he couldn’t handle it. The biggest reason was that the Divine Sword had its own will. Unlike the other subordinates.
Aye!
A sword would have to be with him. Unlike the other subordinates, he had to maintain the majesty of the Commander 24/7 with the Divine Sword by his side.
Whoosh!
On top of that, since it pressured him about the Divine Sword, he thought it was better to just throw it away. Little did he know the Divine Sword would cling to him so openly.
Gulp!
“Hey, Divine Sword. Can you hear my voice?”
Vroom!
“I could help you find a better master.”
Vroooom!!!
At first, it barely vibrated, but now it shook violently as if an earthquake had struck. So much that the chair he sat on and the desk in front of him were nearly destroyed.
Boom!
Hans sighed. Like it or not, the Divine Sword had passed into Hans’s hands. Until someone it liked better appeared, Hans had no choice but to carry it around.
Index!
If another subordinate held it and got hurt, it would be Hans who faced the consequences. Of course, Ruby was a bit disappointed, but she didn’t express much emotion beyond that. Hans tsked.
Sigh…
Considering the risks of carrying this Divine Sword, Ruby would’ve been much better off. Why this thing suddenly went wild, he had no clue. Hans was annoyed but didn’t want to provoke it further.
Deep breath…
There were countless villains who couldn’t control their temper and ended their own lives. He certainly didn’t want to add his name to that list.
Breathe…
“Not that I had no harvest.”
“Right. We’ve properly allied with the Orc tribe.”
“Since I managed the Warrior’s Festival all alone. Orcs surprisingly keep the promises they make with their lives.”
“That’s both an advantage and a disadvantage.”
They keep their words without fail. That was closer to madness than loyalty. For instance, declaring they would annihilate the Beastmen meant they would do that without fail.
Snap!
Now, thanks to the Warrior’s Festival, the image toward the Royal Knights improved, allowing for various collaborative relationships. However, they weren’t to be underestimated.
Shiver!
Because you never know when and where it will blow up. At the same time, the Twelve Tribes also had to be managed carefully. The Orcs would surely show discontent after forming an alliance with them. That couldn’t just be ignored.
Hmm…
‘Maybe I should ask Bayard to bring gifts with both hands.’
“Look! The Lionheart Fortress is in sight!”
“Right. Finally back.”
Though welcomed by the Orcs, Hans left right away after three days to avoid a potential mistake. The surface reason was also sufficient; he couldn’t be absent.
Whoosh!
Then, the Orcs showered him with gifts. Among them were even tamed wyverns. Hans frowned. Controlling a wyvern felt different.
Gulp!
What if it suddenly falls and dies? No, of course, with Time Deceleration, he wouldn’t die, but after various uneasy thoughts, Hans barely managed to return to the fortress.
Thud!
That fortress now felt like home to Hans. The gifts he received from the Orcs turned out to be surprisingly useful. Preservation methods for food, along with two pairs of male and female wyverns.
Whoosh!
[If you raise the wyverns well, you can dominate the sky.]
[True, but what do wyverns eat?]
[Beastmen. They love them.]
[……]
“They truly are dangerous creatures.”
Eating Beastmen is like cannibalism. That means humans could also easily be consumed. As much as he wanted to cut ties instantly, he couldn’t overlook their power.
Gulp!
Because it was the Orcs who stopped the monsters coming from the north. Of course, it wasn’t because anyone commanded them; they did it simply because they wanted to, which was very much like the Orc mentality.
Podium!
Anyway, being friendly wouldn’t yield any benefits. But for his purpose, he had to be friendly… Hans cocked his head. Again. Suddenly, his thoughts were abruptly cut off.
Slice!
‘This feeling… It’s similar to when I was with Comprachico…!!’
A jarringly cut-off memory. Hans gritted his teeth. What on earth is happening? He had no idea… his head hurt, and he could think no more. Slowly, Hans began to move.
Pitter-patter…
“Teacher?”
“……Helia?”
“Is there a problem…? ”
“?! Helia!!”
It was only natural that Helia noticed Hans’s poor condition. But, at the same time, Helia’s body slowly began to crumble. Hans rushed over in shock.
Crash!
Helia lay unconscious. Hans silently stared at Helia, then lifted his head. A cold chill… As if it didn’t need to be spoken, she was confirming her presence.
Chill!
This chilling feeling reminded him of the aura emanating from the monster he’d spoken with through a door before. Soon, a radiant blonde girl appeared before him. She smiled and said.
Sparkle!
“Why is a guy like you entranced? So that’s how it turned out.”
“……Vampire Lord.”
“What? That’s fine. This is also a bit of fun.”
From the moment he first saw her, he felt something was off. The Commander of the Royal Knights entranced? He even thought of the possibility of it being a puppet, but upon meeting, it was clear he was not a puppet.
Clunk!
That girl had called her teacher. Then, he must have let his guard down and been caught by her. The Vampire Lord, Lucy, smiled and reached out. Originally, she had no intention of intervening.
Reach!
However, since an opportunity had arisen, wasn’t she curious?
Twinkle!
What would the entranced Commander do once he regains his consciousness?
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