193 Episode 193 "Decision Of Cutlass And Feen. And The Birth Of" The Guardian Of The Dragon "".Txt
''Now the holy sword has finally settled down ......?
The next day at dawn.
I was checking out the "Holy Sword Dragon Sgoiner" at the entrance to the "Saint Delilah Labyrinth".
The dragon sgoiner ...... for short, the "Holy Sword Drasgo" has a snarled sheath attached to it.
The scabbard for the magic sword, which was in the saint's storeroom, has a magic sealant protection charm embedded in it. I'm going to process it a little more discreetly and then put it away in a bag.
Until I put the scabbard on, Iris and Shiro (Ritogon) had a rough time with it.
Their bodies seemed to be feeling firmer, so they both jumped in the pool and swam around with Sonia the mermaid. It was like after drinking a caffeine pill. After sheathing the holy sword, both of them threw up their arms and legs and went to sleep.
But ...... this Holy Sword Drasgow isn't quite finished! There are still some final touches to be made.
I'm a little confused about whether I should ...... do that or not.
This holy sword was originally intended to kill dragons.
Now it was meant to be used to kill dragons. This holy sword has become a very important key item.
Originally it was a dragon slayer's holy sword, now it is a holy sword that can be used to harness the power of the dragon. It's a complex and powerful weapon.
Maybe I should have it after all: ......
You can't give this to someone else, can you?
It's also the holy sword that has been tormenting the Earth Dragon Earthgalls. This is .......
I was sitting at the entrance to the labyrinth, thinking about that.
'Arujido?'
Suddenly, I heard a voice.
I turned around to see Cutlass in his pajamas and Fynn.
'Good morning. You're up early. Cutlass, Fynn.
Good morning to you!
Aren't you the one who's up early?
...... I've got a few things to think about.
I said.
Then Cutlass and Fynn looked down.
...... I couldn't sleep either.
I mumbled something like that to myself.
'What's up with you two?'
You look kind of down.
Cutlass has dark circles under his eyes, and Fynn's hair is a shaggy mess.
Could it be the effect of ......'s 'curse' on 'Earth Dragon Earthgulls'?
That's okay, sir, since we were out of bounds.
They both shook their heads together.
And then - as if a bit thoughtful, slumped over, and
I would like to ask a favor from you, sir.
Cutlass and Fynn looked up and looked straight at me.
''Will you make me,'' they said, ''not only an 'Arujidon,'' but also your slaves - and in a more subordinate position - ''a slave of a slave''!
...... Yes?
Oh, my God.
You're not kidding, right? Cutlass and Fynn both have serious expressions on their faces.
They're clutching their chests, their fists are clenched, and they're staring right at me. I'm serious. Both of them.
"Not only am I your slave, but I'm also everyone's slave. ...... Why would you do that?
...... I have royal blood in my veins.
...... That royal family has been doing terrible things to Lord Earth Dragon and has been tormenting him for a long time. We who are the descendants of such a thing can't be on equal footing with all the other slaves.
"I'm of royal blood, and I think I should pick up the pieces.
Both Cutlass and Fynn look like they're about to cry.
'...... Were you thinking about that?'
They nodded in response to my question.
Cutlass bit his lip and Fynn clutched at the hem of his nightgown, shivering.
It's not your fault," he said. It's not. It's never.
I reached out and patted their heads.
''The spirit of the 'Earth Dragon Earthgulls' was truly kind. I don't hold a grudge against Cutlass and Fynn.
...... I'm not quite a master yet. I didn't think the two of you would be so distressed.
As soon as I got back from the "Earth Dragon Dungeon" that wasn't the "Devil Dragon's..." yesterday, I gave everyone the detailed information. I'll be able to tell you everything that the Earth Dragon Earth Gulls taught me.
That there was an ancient dragon bone in the innermost part of the mermaid's dwelling place.
Together with the bones, the soul of the Earth Dragon Earthgalls was found.
What had happened to the Earth Dragon? What kind of holy sword I received, everything.
The person who killed the Earth Dragon Earthgalls was a hero in the past, and it was the king of that time who called him out.
The king summoned a brave man who sought out the holy sword to utilize his skills and carried out the dragon slaying.
Cutlass is a descendant of that king - or more accurately, he's a descendant of that royal family. And he's very serious.
...... It's not surprising that he feels responsible.
"I am not the kind of person who can be ...... on an equal footing with you all, sir.
'As a member of the royal family, I have a sin to bear. I should be standing before you.
So you want to be under the thumb of everyone else - the slaves of the slaves?
I said, and Cutlass and Fynn nodded.
I know what you're thinking, but...
Rejected.
Arujidon: ...... "Well, that's not good enough for us!
Cutlass and Fynn, listen carefully.
I take their hands in mine and say, "If you two were to become 'slaves' as you wish, do you think you would be able to live in peace?
If you two were to become 'slaves of the slaves' as you wish, do you think that would help everyone to live in peace?
"'...... Ah,'
"No one in my party says, 'You're slaves of slaves! Listen to me!
"So, but ......, we're responsible for ......
Cutlass and Fynn shook their heads.
...... Can't we just use words? I wish I had something that could convince the two of you .......
-Okay.
Okay. Then take this.
I handed the 'Holy Sword Dragon Goiter' to Cutlass.
''...... Eh. Huh? What ────?!
Cutlass took it and his eyes widened as if he was surprised.
''If you really want to take responsibility, I'll have Cutlass be the owner of the 'Sacred Sword to Utilize the Dragon'.
I don't think it's too much to ask. Let's start over.
I received the Holy Sword Drasgow from Cutlass and placed its sheath against her shoulder.
Naturally, Cutlass naturally kneels down in front of me. She's a former Knight Candidate. It's like my body reflexively moved.
''This Holy Sword Drasgo is a sword that 'increases the life activity of the dragon'. Using it, you can make the dragon healthy. It's also connected to protecting the dragon, right?
Yes, Mr....
I want you to know that Cutlass is not responsible for the royal family's affairs in any way. But I respect Cutlass's feelings.
I'll tell them as master here.
Cutlass and Fynn are worried about it, so we're serious about it too.
'Cutlass-Mutran. And I have the same soul as her, Feen.
Yes! "Yes! Arujidor!
I want Cutlass to take this sword and become the Guardian of Dragons. I want you to use this sword to protect Iris, Shiro and Kerkator, the sea dragon, when they are in trouble. Fynn needs to support Cutlass. It's too strong a holy sword for one person to carry alone.
I said.
Cutlass and Fynn nodded.
'Cutlass wants you to use this sword when the dragon needs it. Fynn needs to figure out when to do it and how to use it properly. Not for the sake of the past, but for the sake of the future.
'Yes, sir! A certain someone! "Thank you, ...... Arujido
Cutlass puts his hands on his chest and bows his head deeply, deeply.
Fynn sits down on the ground and bows too.
'This Cutlass-Mutran. I will obey Arujidono's orders, even if it costs me my life!
Don't kill him. If anything happens to Cutlass, there won't be no more Guardians of the Dragon, will there?
Yes. Then, then, I will complete my mission as long as I live!
Please. Cutlass.
Yes!
Saying that, Cutlass gave a big smile.
When we leave here, let's transfer to the port city of Irgapha once and go to report to 'Kerkator', the 'Sea Dragon Kerkator'. The information from 'Earth Dragon Earthgulls' should be useful to 'Sea Dragon Kerkator' as well. I'll be able to tell him about the Holy Sword Drasgow then.
And for that...
So, Cutlass, I'm sorry to be the one to keep you company.
I've been expecting you, sir. Please do so, Cutlass.
What?
Oh, I'm turning red.
But it can't be helped, right? I've 'rebuilt' the 'Seiken Dragon Goiter' in a big hurry, so I have to stabilize it with personalization.
I know it's a burden on Cutlass, but I'm going to be in charge of the 'Dragon Guardian', you know?
No, sir, that's not what I'm saying.
Cutlass shyly laced the fingers of his hands together, pinching them together.
'I've just been ......ing you,'
...... Is it the time of the telescoping spear (Shinshuku-so)?
I didn't have time for that one, so I quickly 'readjusted' it before I went to Dolgor-san's place.
The 'Holy Sword Dragon Sgoiner' is much more powerful than that one.
It's better to take your time and readjust it. So I thought it would be a burden on Cutlass.
...... Nevertheless, I've decided to become a 'Dragon Guardian' because ...... I've decided to become a 'Dragon Guardian'.
Cutlass looked at me with a buzz.
'I beg you, sir. 'Arujidono! Please adjust "Seiken Dragon's Goiner" with me! Let me use my body and my magic to protect you dragons!
'...... You're getting fine. Cutlass.
──── Ahhhhhh!
Cutlass's body bounced.
I hug my arms and clasp my hands desperately.
'──── There's no damage - rather - Cutlas
Seiken-san, it's time to stop!
"──── (pita)
............ is phew.
Cutlass exhaled heavily in my arms.
The words of "Holy Sword Dragon Sgoiner" stopped, too. Because it was personalized. I guess that means I recognized Cutlass as my master.
'............'
Cutlass looked over his shoulder at me.
'............ uh, Arujido,'
............ uh-huh.
.................. This holy sword is a very difficult thing to master, after all!
Cutlass exclaimed.
He closed his eyes, sweat pouring down his forehead.
I think it's best to use this sword only for the sake of Iris, Shiro and Kerkator! I don't know how to use it completely yet! It's dangerous! It's very, very dangerous!
...... That's right.
I don't think the same thing will happen now that the 're-alignment' is over.
But ............ I wonder what would happen if I had the holy sword the next time I 'rebuilt' Cutlass with his 'abilities'.
''It's totally sloppy, isn't it? Cutlass, you know.''
Fluffy.
Fynn, who was on guard in the air, comes down in front of us.
'Is that why the "dragon protector" works? Totally'
It's all right, sir! But I'll do my best!
Cutlass hugged the 'Holy Sword Dragon Goiter' to his chest.
''And it shouldn't be anything like this time. The Holy Sword reacted to ...... its ...... magic power to erase my 'Otoko' and tricked me in ...... many ways... ...Ho, it's really an exception to the rule!
No, sir. I'm talking about the future.
"The future?
Me and Cutlass' voices hummed.
As we did so, Fynn held up his index finger and shook it, as if to remind Cutlass that
''Therefore, I'm talking about the future 'dragon protector' The Holy Sword has been "recalibrated" with the magic of Cutlass and - Arujido, right?
Yes.
Yes, sir.
Me and Cutlass nodded.
''We can't make the Holy Sword unusable in Cutlass' place, right? We also have to think about the one who will inherit the Holy Sword. If it's being 'readjusted' with Cutlass's magic, then the next generation's wielder must also have magic similar to Cutlass, right?'
...... I wonder if that will happen.
...... means .......
In order to pass the Holy Sword on to the next generation, it must be given to me or someone who has the same magical power as Cutlass.
In that case, the most adaptable one would be...
'Yes, that's right. The children of Arujidoro and Cutlass are the most suitable for the next generation of Dragon Protectors!
......
Blurting out, Cutlass' face turned bright red.
'What? Huh? Huh? Hmm ────?
Potato.
Cutlass, which turned bright red, fainted as it was.
I rush to catch him as he almost falls to the side.
"Oh my God, Cutlass!
In the air, Fynn shrugs.
'Is this how a 'dragon guardian' can serve? The next guardian has to work hard to make it too: ......'
You know what, Fihn?
'Can I help you? The "Ahead
Too soon?
Do you think so?
'I've only personalized the holy sword, you know.
'Indeed, ...... might be.'
Fynn looked unhappy, but he puffed out his cheeks and nodded.
'I guess it's too early for ...... Cutlass. Psychologically. Besides, ...... everyone's permission is also ......'
...... I'm cross-legged in the air, cheekbones in hand, and mumbling something.
Cutlass is asleep in my arms.
He said yesterday that he didn't sleep much because he was overthinking things. I'd like to be a slave of a slave," he said. You're too serious. You're too serious, Cutlass.
You don't have to do it.
That's the motto of our party.
The holy sword can be finished in our generation. When the next bearer is ready to take on ...... well, you'll have to take it as it comes. I'm sure you'll be able to find it.
"Is everyone awake by now? Let's get back to it. Feen.
'...... That's right. After all, this kind of thing should be discussed with your sister ...... .......
...... fynn?
'Yes, sir. I'm sorry.
Fynn looked up, haha, and bowed to me.
I ducked Cutlass and Fynn floated back into the saint's labyrinth, floating in the air.
Then we ate our meals and talked to the saint.
In the end, we decided to split the party into two groups.
Me and Rita, Aine and Iris (and the golem with the saintly woman) went to the 'Mermaid's Dwelling Place' to return Sonia to the sea.
Cecil, Leticia, Raphilia and Cutlass went to the villa at the retreat. They're supposed to cook a meal and boil a bath together and wait for us to return.
Oh yeah, did I mention that there are also preparations for the trip? Aine is going to be in charge of that part of the trip, and I've been getting detailed opinions from everyone. After the report about personalizing the holy sword for Cutlass, it looks like Fynn was also having a meeting with Aine. Everyone's looking forward to it.
And after the meeting, we took a break...
I took the mermaid, Sonia, and headed out to sea.
The current in the emergency underground water system was too fast for Sonia to go up.
So Rita and I took it in turns to carry her in our hand-made "Golem" and sometimes let her into the current of the river, then we headed slowly and leisurely to the sea.
The mermaid, Sonia, was tiny, so it wasn't too much trouble.
Sonia seemed to get along well with Iris, and she was full of energy and conversation. Sometimes she would spontaneously break out into song and sing a chorus with Rita, and we continued our fun excursions like that...
He's back!
Welcome home. Sonia, I'm home!
It's lumia. ────
In "The Mermaid's Dwelling", Lumia the mermaid was waiting for me.
There are other adult and child mermaids returning as well. I think everyone is relieved that the 'Newbie Training' people are gone.
"These people saved us!
You also looked into the source of the curse that Sonia and her friends have been purifying all along.
You are the ones who have been approved by the Heavenly Dragons, Sea Dragons and Earth Dragons...!
「「「「 rah-rah 」」」」
He started singing out of nowhere!
The mermaids are poking their tops out of the water and the adults and children are singing along.
I told Sonia about the earth dragon, Earthgalls, and how she was a gentle dragon. That her anger and sadness are gone and she is now resting in peace. She's making a clean and gentle harmony with no personal information properly.
''──So now be at peace. No one has cursed the world...
The next thing I knew, Rita was holding her chest and meeting the mermaid and her singing voice.
"──A gentle song. Yeah. I love this kind of song.
Do you like it?
Yeah. It's a real singer and dancer. I didn't know they could improvise like this.
'I can run it to the Bard's Guild later. If the mermaids give me permission, that is.
That's true. It's a pity that your earth dragon has to deal with demonic dragons all the time.
Me and Rita looked at each other and laughed.
Iris is next to me, swaying her shoulders in time with the song. Aine also closed her eyes and listened to the song. "When I can't sleep...this could be a lullaby for me.
"The lullaby is late...
The song began abruptly and ended abruptly.
'Now then, I would like to give you all a treasure.
We have the elders' permission. It's the treasure of clothing, food, and shelter. I owe you all a debt of gratitude, and you can have it all!
I just need one. You won't get the whole thing.
When something like this happens, the mermaids might need it too.
The treasures of "clothing, food, and shelter" are said to be good luck charms for mermaids.
I can't just take all of them, right?
But ...... are you sure it's safe to get them?
I'm fine... but I'd feel even worse if I didn't return the favor at a time like this.
'Mermaids are a species that doesn't dwell on the past, or rather, they often seem to lose their hidden treasures.
And I hate not being refreshed, because this was a tough case and I want ...... to be the end ritual of the day!
Your presence here will put an end to this affair.
With that, Sonia and Lumia laid out three things on the wet rocky ground.
They were a pendant, a bracelet, and a ring.
The reason they are worn is because mermaids are basically a race that doesn't have things.
It is said that if you wear it on your body, it is hard to lose it.
It's a "robe pendant," "food bracelet," and "living ring"!
It's said that if you wear them, you won't have to worry about food, clothing and shelter.
Here you go. Please choose the one you like from here.
The mermaids spread out their arms in unison and had a big smile on their faces...
He declared that to us.