53 Episode 41: Looks like you had a contract.

Having set a new goal, I went to the mercenary union and told Karan I was willing to take the exam. He nodded happily and the exam was to be held a week later.

Make a request with other Grade 5 mercenaries. I have also been asked about the outline of the request, and this week will be the preparation period for it.

So I decided to review the equipment based on the rewards of the Covolt King Crusade. What I'm wearing right now is only a product that matches "to earn in the fifth grade". If you are to become a mercenary, you must also think about defense.

Mercenary operations, even with safety measures, still earn $36528;. Now that I've got a lover above all else, if I die early, I won't be able to catch my eye.

Besides, it has been on the shelf until now, but sometimes we have to face up to it.

─ ─ That's why.

"... my open mouth can't be blocked"

The blacksmith's grandfather, who had finished listening to me, blurred while stroking his stored beard. The point of view is the gram standing on the wall.

"That's why talking is a rare weapon in the world, Gram. Nice to meet you, Grandpa! Well, it's not my first time seeing my grandfather!

Gram threw up a line economically. I'm actually speaking out because I asked Gram to.

"I've lived a long life with weapons, but I didn't think I'd have to fight a willing weapon. Besides, who would have thought it was in front of their eyes and nose?"

I nodded to my grandfather's words.

I was visiting the weapon store where I bought the grams to get my gear ready. It seems that the shopkeeper's grandfather was free the other day after finishing a big job. And, as always, the shop is shabby, and the shop is filled with quiet birds.

However, it was convenient that it was not popular in the store.

I told my grandfather that Gram was a willing talking weapon and actually made him speak up.

He was a natural grandfather, but he quickly calmed down. When I was at the store before, it was clear that I had a strange appearance on the spear, and I felt a strange sign.

"So why did you come all the way here to tell me? I'm glad to hear that."

"I was worried about him, too. I don't care who my partner tells me about me, but why did you come to Grandpa's?... you're not selling me!

"That's not true."

I don't feel like letting go of Gram anymore. Just like Gram calls me "buddy," I also think of Gram as "buddy." I'll definitely keep my mouth shut because I'm in good shape.

You should know better than that.

"I've never touched it before, but I dare ask.

Gram, what are you doing?

"That's another rather dull question."

"It doesn't matter if it's chewy or chewy. Today is a good day for you to break your mouth."

"No mouth, no mouth."

I didn't think Grandpa would come in with a cool comedy.

"... by the way, what if I refuse?

"Ask your grandfather to smash you in the furnace."

"I will answer sincerely!!

Gram's screams echoed in the lonely shop.

That's why I came to Grandpa's shop.

If Gram seemed reluctant to ask me, I would have done it for real, but I'm glad I didn't have to push him.

"As a matter of fact, it's not a problem where it's thrown into the crucible, but it's like a human being enters the boiling hot water. It won't melt, but it's too spicy."

Gram exhales. I'm not actually exhaling, I'm just saying "hah ~", but I've been told how much I hate it.

Well then, I'll ask you again. What the hell are you?

"... well, I thought it was time. Okay, I'll tell you what I can teach you at the moment."

I frowned in a way that contained it, but Gram went without hesitation.

"I am" Magic Blade Gram. "" The Hero is a swinging blade. "

A hero. That's what Mikage said.

"In this day and age, there are more 'brave men' than heroes...."

"Heroes and heroes look alike."

Gram threw teasing words at his grandfather's murmur.

"Neither of them will change in terms of making a great achievement, but the roots are different.

Brave men are those who fight for someone's wishes.

Heroes, on the other hand, are fools who risk their lives for their wishes. "

"... hey, is that supposed to imply that I'm a big idiot?

"The one who recklessly disregarded people's advice and jumped out in front of the Covolt King is not a big idiot."

Ugh, I'm stuck in words.

"But I love idiots who say that! It's too good to risk your life for a woman! I love you, pal!

My spear confessed. Not at all happy.

"In other words, I'm a weapon prepared for such an idiot. By the way, speaking has no special meaning. Strongly speaking, the owner's trouble counselor."

When it comes to trouble counselors, it seems to me that they are responsible for the trouble. No, I appreciate all the advice.

"... 'Hero's Weapon' is such a big substitute, why was it treated as a second-hand item in such a shabby shop? I thought it belonged in a more luxurious shop or a treasure trove in the castle."

"I don't think it's superfluous... but I agree with you there. You bought it from a weapon dealer you used to know, but I don't want to hear anything special from him."

As for me and my grandfather's question, Gram felt like he was shrugging his shoulders.

"Unless we make a deal, I'm just an old, sturdy weapon. That's what you thought in the first place, right?

It's a little too busy to call it just...

"Is this the contract?

I point to the "mole" engraved on the left hand nail.

"It is a sacred scar (stigma) carved into a person I have recognized as a hero. Don't worry, there are no side effects. Rather, there are various benefits. I'll tell you later. Have fun."

Let's hope that the contract is not a "contract of the devil."

"... I was kind of pushed into a contract, but what exactly should I do?

I don't know.

"No, come on..."

Because it was called "hero", I thought there was some kind of mission to be fulfilled, but the answer I returned was "I don't know". I feel like I got my shoulder watermarked here.

"I told you. Heroes are people who risk their lives for their own wishes. So, on the contrary, what's your partner's wish?

"Well... you'll be able to earn more so that you can live freely with Cunai."

"Then that's what my partner has to do."

I glanced back at Gram's surprise.

"My role is not to lead the owner like some serious (...) stiff. What if the weapon is the one giving the job in the first place? Weapons are shaken for a purpose."

In retrospect, Gram has been on my advice until now, but he didn't want me to do anything.

"No one asked me, no pleas, no obligations. I bet myself on arrogant and patient 'choices' without even considering the will of the woman who tried to help me. That's why I signed a contract with a guy named Yukina."

─ ─ Naturally, I was focusing on my left hand.

I didn't carry anything special.

I wasn't forced to do something fateful.

"Heroes aren't chosen. It refers to the person who selects and grasps it."

Still, I felt Gram's words resonated deep inside my chest.