Volume 2 Chapter 17 The Owl Obsessed With Azrael
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
After the duel, Kian, having cleansed himself, returned to the strategy meeting room and had a late breakfast with Oswald.
He enjoyed the meal while conversing with him for a while and was treated to dessert afterward.
The young man with the blonde buzz cut seemed eager to continue the conversation with Kian, but during dessert time, he was whispered to by a subordinate that he had paperwork to attend to as a banker, forcing him to leave the training grounds.
”I’m sorry, even though I called you here.”
”No, it’s fine. Thank you for treating me to breakfast.”
”Aisha is… going to see Her Excellency. I’ll have my subordinate arrange for a horse.”
Oswald said this while wearing a noble-style coat.
He had stood up from his seat in the strategy meeting room.
Since the host at the dining table was standing, Kian couldn’t remain seated and stood up as well, just like the blonde young man.
Oswald winked at Kian.
”Next time, I’ll invite you to my home in the fortress city. Bring the coins you wanted to exchange then.”
”Thank you. It’s an honor.”
”That’s enough of that. I’m just inviting you on my own accord. …Hey, what’s with that knot? It’s all messy.”
The last words were directed at the maid who was tying his cravat.
”I-I’m sorry.”
”It’s fine. I’ll do it myself. You can step back.”
At his words, the maid turned pale and exited the room.
Oswald adjusted his clothing and then turned his attention back to Kian.
”I wanted to know what kind of effect that magic sword has. Be sure to tell me when we meet next.”
”I wonder if I’ll figure it out by then. After all, I can hardly read magic language… It’s great that I received the magic sword, but I might struggle with how to use it properly.”
”I don’t know much about magic or weapons either. It would be best to ask Aisha. She’s an excellent magician.”
”I know. She teleported me out of the town.”
”Yeah. Having a magician as a subordinate is convenient. The necessary effort for anything is reduced to less than half. However, if there are 2 or more, they might start plotting something, so one must be cautious.”
”I’ll try swinging the magic sword later at the training ground to see its effects.”
”Be careful not to blow up the training ground. I can feel a powerful magic power coming from that sword.”
Once the clothing check was done, he said, “Well then, see you next time. I’m going to take my leave now, but you should enjoy your meal at your own pace,” and left the room.
”────”
His presence in the strategy meeting room vanished.
From outside, the loud voices of knights and squires training in the training ground echoed.
Kian turned his back to the door where Oswald had exited and picked up the magic sword he had leaned against his seat.
It was a straight sword wrapped in white cloth, about the length of Kian’s chest.
The weight was as expected.
It felt as heavy as a light woman, but since he was trained, it was not a problem at all.
However, compared to a wooden sword, it was much heavier, so it would be wise to swing it around and get used to the feel before using it in actual combat.
(‘Glasses’, do you know anything about the ability of this magic sword?)
’You should just ask the one who made it. That dragon-like creature.’
(Speaking of that dragon-like creature, what exactly was Renaud de Châtillon? Is he really a dragon?)
’It would be quicker to ask him directly.’
(There’s no way I can casually go ask him.)
’As for transforming into a dragon, it’s likely that he became capable of transformation because he ate a dragon.’
(Ate it?)
Kian furrowed his brow.
(Are you saying he turned a dragon into steak or something?)
’I don’t mean he digested it, but that he absorbed its very existence. The method may be different, but it is the same as when you ate a vampire before.’
”…, so that means”
Kian shifted his gaze from the magic sword wrapped in cloth to the ‘glasses’ in his chest pocket.
”So, does that mean I can become a vampire like Renaud did?”
’You cannot become one as you are now. However, if you kill more vampires and absorb their cells and magic power, you can get closer to becoming a vampire.’
(Get closer? That’s a vague way to put it.)
’You do not have a weakness to silver, nor do you lose your magic power when exposed to running water, do you? You will not be burned by the holy prayers──ritual magic that speaks to the Father God.’
(That’s true.)
’That is because you are still human. Even if you absorb the existence of vampires, you will never become a complete vampire. In the end, you will become a vampire-like being with human traits.’
”So, if I look at it another way, does that mean I could become a vampire without the weaknesses of a vampire?”
As Kian asked this, ‘glasses’ chuckled softly.
’Indeed. You would become an existence that cannot lose its immortality even when exposed to silver, fire, running water, or holy words. Vampires were powerful, but they also had many weaknesses. You have the potential to become a vampire-like human that surpasses those vampires who have overcome all of that.’
”────”
’Therefore, this one said you could become the strongest. You could stand at the pinnacle of all races. How do you defeat an immortal being that is unaffected by silver or fire? Especially if that being possesses the powerful abilities of a vampire? Even the armies of gods would have no reason to fear such a being.’
”…Both Oswald and you are kind people who are making me stronger for free.”
’It is not for free. I am asking for a journey. If you become stronger and free from any constraints, you could even see the ends of worlds that this one have never seen. The scenery of Izerland Castle and the hilly landscapes were truly breathtaking. Next, I want to see even more captivating sights. I want to enjoy adventures. This one’s desires will never be satisfied.’
”…My journey continues. Slowly, but surely, my place will change. I think I can probably meet your expectations.”
’That is splendid.’
’Glasses’ chuckled softly.
Kian turned his gaze away from her and began to unravel the white cloth binding the magic sword.
What emerged from beneath was the silver blade, which he had confirmed before the duel, covered in countless holes.
The sizes and shapes of the holes varied.
It was as if the phases of the moon were being depicted in a drawing.
The sword was distorted and, depending on the viewer, could evoke a sense of horror.
”────”
And upon freeing it from the cloth, he realized that the whispering sound coming from the sword seemed to be emanating from the countless holes.
For some reason, it appeared that the holes were drawing in the wind.
Whisper, whisper.
Whisper, whisper.
Hehehehe──.
’What a creepy sword.’
Though he swallowed the words, “You’re the one saying that,” Kian held the sword with both hands.
(It feels like the holes might compromise its durability, but the weight is not an issue. I can swing it normally. It feels about the same as Robert’s axe.)
”Hmph…!”
He focused his energy and tried to imbue it into the sword.
In an instant, a gust of wind erupted from below, swirling around the sword.
It was a fierce wind.
If the air had been tinted white, one would have seen it swirling like a tornado.
The wind passing through the holes grew stronger, and the whispering voice emitted by the sword transformed into an ominous wail, like a ghost weeping.
If this sound echoed in a graveyard, there would surely be requests sent to the Adventurers’ Guild by the next morning.
”……”
Worried that the knights outside might come rushing in, he dispersed the magic power in an instant.
The sound stopped.
The wind also calmed down.
It seemed that the knights outside had not heard it, as no one burst into the room with a pale expression.
”…What a terrible sound. What is this sword?”
’You are the one who took it by gamble, aren’t you? Now, try imbuing it with magic power once more. I will decipher the magic language inscribed on the blade.’
”Thank you. …However, if I’m going to take it on stealth missions, I need to seal it up tightly.”
He imbued the magic power again.
The sound produced by the sword grew slightly louder.
It was a high-pitched laugh, as if it were being tickled.
Orange letters began to rise up, as if burned into the surface of the silver blade.
The wedge-shaped characters are symbols of powerful magic discovered by ancient people.
When Kian took out the ‘glasses’ from his chest pocket and brought it close to the sword, the ‘glasses’ easily summarized the magic language inscribed on it.
’This sword is called the Windsong Blade, or the Crescent Claymore.’
”The Windsong Blade──”
’It has inscriptions that nullify all magic and properties related to wind. It seems capable of performing great magic, such as summoning storms and binding the wind to sweep away adversaries. The monster that this bone sword originated from was likely a very powerful creature. Just the entries related to wind carry such strong meanings.’
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