Volume 3 Chapter 3 Rumi’s New Power
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
I had been watching the ‘Ceremony of Revelation’ for a while, but once I figured out who the hero was, I thought there was no reason to stay here anymore. So, I used Space-Time magic’s Third Rank ‘Step Warp’ repeatedly to get outside the castle.
I’m looking up at the sky of Yggrasil after a long time, talking to Rumi in my mind.
(Rumi, I know I’m a bit late to say this… I’m back. …I was surprised that you ended up in my sword.)
[Welcome back, Rob~♪… I didn’t want anyone else to take the role of supporting you more than anyone else, so this happened. …I’m sorry.]
(No, I heard from Nessa that you can turn back into a person anytime, and I think it would have been tough if the person I was talking to in my head was someone I didn’t get along with. So, in that sense, I’m glad it’s you, Rumi… But even if you can turn back into a person, you can’t just switch between being human and the ‘Sword Saint’s Soul’ all the time, right?)
[Um, right now I can only turn into a person for 5 minutes a day! …Nessa said that if I purify and absorb something called the Demon King core, I can increase my time as a human, but… defeating the Demon King is really hard, isn’t it?]
(Hmm… at this point, it might still be a bit tough. …I have gotten quite strong, though.)
[Then, for a while, it’s time for Rob’s favorite training! Are we going to the dungeon?]
(That sounds good, but I want to let my family know I’m back first… Alright, let’s go back to Grove Village!)
[Ah… Rob, Grove Village might not exist anymore…]
(What? …No way…)
[…I heard that the Sphere Kingdom was destroyed just before going to the divine realm at the guild]
(Whoa… so it really turned out like in the game…)
[What’s a game?]
(Ah… since we’re at it, I’ll stop hiding things. …I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but I have memories from my past life, before I was born as the current me, and I read the story of this world back then. …The game I’m talking about is the story of this world.)
[It’s okay, I believe what you say, Rob! Did the story of this world… talk about the future?]
(Yeah… probably, Nessa is involved somehow… Well, since neither I nor Rumi were in that story, I don’t think it’ll be very helpful.)
[I see… Oh, Nanna and Ms. Emma should be somewhere in the royal capital. Also, Mr. Izana should be in Somirkas]
(Hmm, I want to see Nana soon because of our promise, but wandering around this huge royal capital without a clue is a bit much… Maybe I should go to Somirkas.)
[Yeah! …Oh, but before that, let’s cut your hair~♪]
(Right. I think the dagger my dad gave me is in the subspace storage.)
I took out the dagger from the subspace storage, and as I nervously tried to cut my hair, Rumi transformed into her human form.
”Hey, you can’t just do it randomly. I’ll cut it, so lend me the dagger.”
”Ah, okay…”
Seeing Rumi again after a long time… she was super cute.
My heart was racing and wouldn’t stop.
I was impressed by Rumi’s skill, and I thought that the next time she transformed, I would hug her tightly.
”All done! …Oh, it’s already time.”
After finishing, Rumi transformed back into [Dawn Sword].
It was just a short 5 minutes, but it seemed like she did a really nice job cutting it.
”Rumi, I want to ask you something… How many years did I sleep? I feel like I’ve grown too much for just one year.”
It’s not just that I’ve grown taller than I expected… but my chest, which used to be flat, has clearly developed, and I’m filled with happiness and surprise.
[…It’s 3 years. Sorry, I should have told you earlier.]
Rumi’s shocking words hit my heart hard.
That goddess lied to me!
”Ah, that useless goddess──!!”
I shouted with all my strength.
* * *
I used wind magic to lift myself into the air and headed towards Somirkas.
As I flew closer, I noticed that the area near the town was a terrible battlefield.
”I see, if the Sphere Kingdom has fallen, then the next targets are Grove Village and Somirkas. That’s why my dad is here in this town to hold back the demon race.”
[Yeah… Oh, about my status, Nessa said that if you hold me and think about the status, Rob and my status will show up together.]
(Hmm… I think I’ll try that.)
I held the [Dawn Sword] and opened the status window.
Then, just as Rumi said, another window appeared next to my status window.
It showed Rumi’s new job, skills, and unique abilities.
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Name: [Dawn Sword: Divine Descent Rumi]
Job: Sword Saint’s Soul Lv.1
Level: 99
HP: 12980/12980
MP: 9999/9999
SP: 9999/9999
Strength: 812
Stamina: 999
Speed: 832
Dexterity: 800
Intelligence: 822
Magic Power: 999
Spirit: 911
Luck: 36
Job Skills: Humanization, Ability Granting, Status Value Addition
Unique Abilities: Spear Talent, Ultimate Magic Radiance, Divine Thunder Spear, Swift Wind Lightning, Thunder Barrier, Holy Attribute Affinity, Fire Attribute Affinity, Earth Attribute Affinity, Body Super Regeneration, Goddess’s Blessing
Humanization: For 5 minutes a day, you can switch bodies with your own body stored in the divine realm.
Ability Granting: You can allow one of your unique abilities to be used by anyone touching the sword.
Status Value Addition: you can add 10% of your status to anyone touching the sword.
Thunder Barrier: You create a powerful purple lightning barrier around you or in front of you that deflects physical and magic attacks. If an enemy touches this barrier, a strong lightning shock is released as a counterattack, causing piercing pain and temporary paralysis. While in use, it continuously consumes MP.
”That’s pretty amazing… While I’m touching Rumi, I can also use ‘Swift Wind Lightning’ now.”
[Yeah, that’s right! I’m so happy to help Rob!~♪]
”…Still, to level up to the max like that… Didn’t Dad push Rumi too hard?”
[Not at all. I often went to dungeons with Mr. Izana’s party, and we would weaken the enemies together, then I would be the one to finish them off, so I leveled up a lot.]
”Oh… so that’s how you helped you grow. I need to thank Dad for that.”
* * *
We arrived at the town of Somirkas.
I handed a silver coin to the guard and got let through the gate.
[Rob, where are we going now?]
(First, to the Adventurer’s Guild. I’ll ask where Dad is. And while I’m at it, I’ll register as an adventurer too.)
I walked through the somewhat quiet town.
Since there’s a battle happening nearby, many people who can’t fight have probably fled to the capital.
I stepped into the Adventurer’s Guild building.
Inside, there were only guild staff.
It might be because it was an odd time, but I never expected the Adventurer’s Guild, which used to be so lively, to be this empty…
”Ah… welcome to the Adventurer’s Guild! How can I help you today?”
The receptionist smiled brightly and spoke to me.
(Am I finally going to become an adventurer? I never thought I’d be 3 years late to this…)
[I was really nervous when I registered…]
”Um… hello?”
As I got lost in my thoughts, the guild lady called out to me again.
”Oh, I’m sorry! I got a bit nervous! Please register as an adventurer!”
[…Rob is nervous?]
”Is that so? Then first, could you place your hand on this crystal for the assessment?”
The lady said this as she took out a large crystal ball.
I approached the counter and placed my hand on the crystal as instructed.
──Humm!
A dazzling blue light, so bright it was blinding, lit up from the crystal.
”Aaah!”
The lady was surprised.
I was just relaxing, wondering what this would reveal.
”…Ah, um, yes, it’s fine… Wow, you have amazing Magic Power!”
”I see, so this is how you measure Magic Power.”
”Yes, and if someone has committed a crime, there will be a mix of red in the color.”
”Wow, is this some kind of ancient artifact?”
”Yes, it’s a precious item that we can’t create… Um, let’s move on. Could you lightly prick your finger with this needle to draw some blood?”
Next, I took the sharp needle that the lady handed me.
(Hmm…)
[Rob, what’s wrong?]
(No, I was just thinking if this fragile-looking needle can actually pierce my body… Alright!)
[I think it’s better not to do anything weird.]
I wrapped the needle in Magic Power and fighting spirit, then stabbed it into my finger with all my might!
──Ouch! Push!
The needle went through my finger, creating a bigger hole than I expected.
”Aaaah!”
It seemed that my blood had splattered on the lady’s beautiful face.
”Oh, I’m so sorry! My blood got on your face!”
I took out a towel from my storage and quickly wiped her face.
”Wh-what are you doing!? Just a light poke is enough! …Hah, next, please touch this plate with your finger.”
When I touched the black metal plate with my finger, which was oozing blood, blue letters appeared from the plate. The sight was magical, and my heart raced.
[Hehe… it’s all sticky with Rob’s blood now.]
Then, the older sister placed a small silver plate on top of the black metal plate, and the blue letters were absorbed into the small plate.
”With this, your adventurer registration is complete. Good job. …Do you need an explanation about accepting requests or receiving rewards here?”
As I took the silver plate, I thought about whether I should ask for an explanation.
(…It probably won’t be much different from a game, and I can just ask Rumi, so it’s not necessary.)
”No, I’m good! …Um, can I ask where my dad, Izana Cartwood, is right now?”
The receptionist sister looked stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened in surprise.
”Y-you’re Mr. Izana’s son!? …He’s alive!?”
It seems that because I returned too late, they had put out a search request at the guild.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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