Day 82: A New Short Sword.
Holy Era 6102, Month of the Seven Night Horses, 4th day.
Weather: Cloudy/Sunny
While I was curious to see how the ad would fare, we were going to the weapon and armor store today.
I wanted to do something about my short sword as soon as possible.
And so I headed to the usual place after I finished eating breakfast.
Inside, the old man was cleaning the store.
When he noticed us, he stared with a suspicious expression.
Ah, that face. ‘You broke it, didn’t you?’ That’s what he suspected!?
No, this is just an ordinary crafting request! Hmph! Who do you think I am?
I said a little sulkily. The old man laughed and apologized while asking to hear my request.
When I finished explaining, he looked down with a troubled expression.
A few minutes later, without saying a word, he disappeared to the back of the store.
Confused, I turned to Ms. Noa, but she just shrugged her shoulders… There was something different with him this time.
As I waited anxiously, he returned while carrying a bundle.
A single short sword was inside.
It looked like an ordinary short sword. But, what was it… This strange, overpowering feeling.
The sheath was pitch-black, it was likely made by some kind of scale. And the pommel had a texture similar to mithril?
What is this? When I asked, the old man urged me to unsheath it.
…B-but I don’t want to!? Besides, I don’t feel like I could!
As I shuddered and shook my head, he assured me that it was fine…
I looked to Ms. Noa for help, but she ignored me… Oh, she was so callus!
As the two watched over me, I slowly gripped the pommel. In the next instant, I felt a terrible chill go down my back.
Eeek! No, no. This was definitely something bad!
B-but there was no going back now!
I made up my mind and pulled it out all at once…
—What appeared was a blade that shone pearly white.
At the same time, the strange overwhelming feeling and awful chill dissipated.
As I looked in shock, the old man clapped his hands happily.
He laughed and then explained to me about the sword.
Apparently, this short sword was made with black dragon fangs for materials.
However, because of the materials, it was a difficult sword that could choose its wielder.
And so he wanted to test it on me…
Why didn’t you explain that to me first! It was really scary, you know!?
He brushed off such protestations and wrapped the sword up in the cloth again and handed it to me.
Huh? I should take it? As if I could afford a sword made of materials from a black dragon!?
As I refused in surprise, he said that it was a gift to celebrate me becoming a full-fledged Adventurer.
Otherwise, it would just gather dust. He wanted me to adventure with it…
…Very well. If that was the case, I would accept it gratefully.
Still, I will pay for it one day!
I said, and he chuckled and said he would wait without expectation. Hey, don’t underestimate me!
After leaving the store, we decided to return to the inn for the day.
However, this was quite the weapon I received… It felt like just my equipment was getting impressive.
As I couldn’t help but sigh, Ms. Noa seemed to read my mind. And she smiled and said that I must do my best to meet his expectations.
…Yes! I will become stronger as well!
Today’s earnings and expenses:
Silver: -1 (Inn x2) (Bed: A+, Food: A+)
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Balance: 33 silver, 95 bronze
30 cat coins
(ﾉ_-;) Hah… Still, I’m worried that I won’t be able to become stronger.