Chapter 268，Part1: 1 - Crimson Sword

Chapter268,Part1: 1 - Crimson Sword

Chapter 268 Crimson Sword

Part 1

I heard a *konkon* sound and turned around. Outside the window, a dove made of chains was striking the window with its beak.

There are no other tall buildings around 《First Step’s (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 Clan House.? That is the kind of place I chose to make a Clan House.

Unlike the lounge, the Clan Master’s office, which is on the top floor, is difficult to snipe from outside, and since Liz’s once smashed through the windows, they have been replaced with bio-glass (A special material enhanced with Mana Material), which boasts the highest strength and price among glass materials. Even so, it could probably be destroyed if a High-level Hunter went all out to destroy it, but criminals would never do anything that conspicuous on the main street like this. They threw explosives from outside, tho’......

I turn the handle and open the window a little, and the 『Pigeon’s Chain』 which was flapping its wings frantically outside the window comes in.

It is from Martis-san’s collection. Among the many chain-shaped Relics that exist, those with the ability to fly are rare, and even I do not have one myself. The 『Pigeon’s Chain』 is one of the most convenient chain-type Relics, as it is clever and wise enough to protect itself from foreign enemies, can be used in place of a carrier pigeon, and is quite fuel-efficient due to its small size.

I quickly untied the tube that was tied to its ankle and took out the letter from inside.

I take a quick look inside. As expected, the letter was from Martis-san.

Apparently, it seems that he will not be able to do house-call appraisals for a while. It may be that even a Relic appraiser with an unlimited love of Relics cannot win against the passing of the years.

Well, I also want to avoid Martis-san from getting involved in this. He is my Relic “Master (Shisho)”, but at the same time, he is as much a non-combatant as I am.

As I frowned and read the chaotic text, which included a complaint about being scolded by his son and daughter-in-law for preparing a house-call appraisal without caring for them, his grandson’s love affair, gossip on the street and other situations, and then Luke, today’s escort, who was polishing his new wooden sword on the sofa, called out to me.

“So, Cry. When are we going to start the bloodbath?” (Luke)

“............?” (Luke)

“I don’t really get it, but my “Master (Shisho)” who heard about the attack, told me, don’t slash them, don’t ever slash them. In other words...... He’s telling me to slash them, right?” (Luke)

“Uuuun?” (Cry)

“I’m not going to slash them. They’ll be slashed on their own. For a first-class swordsman, it’s the other side that comes to slash you.” (Luke)

I have no idea what he is talking about or what he is trying to say, but...... Apparently, he is full of motivation.

Luke isn’t as snappy as Liz, but he is as aggressive as Liz. He is not angry, but he is aggressive, so there is a possibility that he is worse than Liz.

“I found a side effect of the “Lightning God Sword (Raijinken)”. Wounds that are caused by the slash will be scorched which reduces the possibility of blood loss. In other words, I can slash a lot more on one person. I’m ready to go at any time. I know! I’ll slash for Liz and the others’ share too!” (Luke)

When you and your opponent are hit by lightning, you already do a lot of damage to both sides, don’t you think? And apparently, the story of me stopping Liz’s has not been transmitted at all.

The Pigeon’s chain wandered in front of me as if it was telling me to quickly give it a reply. I looked alternately at Luke and the pigeon and said something appropriate.

Staying at the Clan House is a great idea. We are prepared for a siege for a while, and we have a mountain of guards to protect us.

“Want to do a Pajama Party?” (Cry)

“...... I don’t. Many letters and many sympathy gifts arrived after people heard about Cry-san’s attack, but what should I do? And I have declined all visits――.” (Eva)

“I am so popular.” (Cry)

“It is because Cry-san do not usually appear in public, so they think that it is a good opportunity. Because right now, you are a hot topic――” (Eva)

“............” (Cry)

Eva looked at me with a steady gaze. However, it is kind of uneasy when she is so normal after almost being caught in an explosion.

No matter how much Mana Material she absorbs, it doesn’t change the fact that she is still a non-combatant. After all, preparation is still necessary.

I removed the Barrier Ring on my right pinky and threw it toward Eva. I have a lot of Barrier Rings anyway, so it doesn’t matter if I have one less.

Eva, who caught the ring, looked at me suspiciously.

“Erm...... What is this――?” (Eva)

“It is a Barrier Ring, I will give it to you. I am sorry it is secondhand, but you should keep it.” (Cry)

“!? A Barrier Ring!? Such an expensive――N-No, wait a minute! Why are you suddenly giving this to me now!?” (Eva)

“No, wait a sec............?” (Cry)

That’s when, for no particular reason, I suddenly had an epiphany.

I cross my arms and look at the pigeon chain *konkon* pecking at the desk with its beak.

If it is not possible for Martis-san to do a house-call appraisal, why don’t I just send the item to him? If I ask Tino to bring it for me, Martis-san wouldn’t refuse the appraisal.

Tino is a member of the Clan, and she often goes in and out of the Clan House. It wouldn’t be unnatural.? Today, I am――I am brilliant. I wonder why I didn’t notice it until now!

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahaha Eva in a panic because Cry gave her a Barrier Ring.

For Cry to give her a Barrier Ring, what will happen to her!?

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Magic sword: Here Luke means his wooden sword. But in a way it is a magic sword as the one who create it is Lucia. XD