Chapter 89

Since I received a notification to choose a genre again, I took the opportunity to add a subtitle. I’m aware that I don’t have a knack for naming!

I then corrected the places where I received pointers about typos, misspellings, and silly mistakes. I don’t think it affects the story.

"Homura?"

Eagle with a smile.

"I think it’s better for Homura to spill everything he knows, don’t you think?"

Galahad, holding a skewer of meat and onion, offered it to me.

"It’s better to talk and feel relieved, don’t you think?"

Camilla, smiling but with eyes that weren’t smiling.

"No, it’s just something I overheard at a banquet. It’s not really a [mission] or anything..."

As I started to say this, everything turned white.

In the white space, a shining golden-haired god turned to show only his profile, his back to me. As if waiting for attention, when everyone’s gaze focused on him, he dramatically turned to face us, swishing his robe.

"Homura! As promised, I will grant you a weapon now that you have obtained the white beast!!"

"Go away."

"What, what?!"

Ignoring the god’s majestic voice, I answered briefly, and a natural voice came back. Well, even his natural voice is majestic, but it’s majestic, you know.

Yeah, with that pose, it would look good no matter where people are standing. He started talking only after facing us, so he has a high learning ability.

"Isn’t the trial and the distribution of weapons stopped by the other gods?"

"Uh..."

Vers, clearly at a loss for words, seemed to have been caught off guard.

The other gods had said such things, especially Rusa, who was concerned about the craftsmen. Anyway, to avoid complications, go away!!!

"It’s fine, I’ve already discussed the frequency of [trials] and the rank of weapons to be granted with the other gods. From now on, this Light God Vers, the gentle darkness, the lily that blooms deep in the forest, the pure, lovely, delicate, and graceful moonlight of the night, the beautiful goddess Verna, will protect this by my name."

"Why are you avoiding my gaze?"

"It’s just your imagination! Anyway, it’s about you!"

"Me?"

"This Light God Vers promised to grant a weapon to the one who completes the trial of obtaining the white beast, as I declared. A god cannot go back on their word."

"No, the white wasn’t obtained through the trial..."

"I don’t have many opportunities to freely grant weapons, so..."

He overlaid his true feelings in the middle of his statement.

"...Alright."

Well, since it’s something I can receive, it’s fine. Is it fine?

"Great! Then I will grant you the weapon of this Light God Vers! Take it!"

A large ball of light appeared in front of me. When I reached out to it, the light disappeared, leaving a large sword.

"Hehe, be happy!! It’s my special one! Oh, and here’s a bonus!"

With those words, a smaller light appeared near Galahad and the others, who were frozen with their skewers. The light in front of me didn’t change shape and was absorbed into the blue gem on my chest where Bahamut was.

"See you again! Oh, I’ll join in the maze’s ingredients! Don’t worry, a meal is enough as a thank you."

《You have obtained the title [Eye of Vers]》

《You have obtained [Vers’ Sword of Judgment]》

《You have obtained the skill [Sword of Judgment] due to obtaining [Vers’ Sword of Judgment]》

《You have obtained [Dew of the Blue Moon]》

The noisy intruder disappeared.

Sighing, I looked at Galahad and the others, who were holding skewers and a large sword, skewers and a sword, coffee and a bow, and a fire pit where the skewers had disappeared. The skewers that hadn’t been touched were probably taken by Vers.

"Hey... I got Vers’ [Blessing]."

"Same here."

"Me too."

The three of them said, still staring at where Vers had been.

"Congratulations?"

The three of them looked at a loss, but I was at a loss too. I don’t have the [Great Sword] skill or anything!!!

The title [Eye of Vers] allows you to see through deception, concealment, and lies.

[Vers’ Sword of Judgment] is a large sword that shines silver, possibly even larger than Leo or Kikuhime, and wider than a one-handed shield. I’m glad it’s not gold.

Its abilities are off the charts, and there are ominous words suggesting it’s the strongest among Vers’ weapons, but I don’t have the proper class or skills to wield a great sword. If I try to swing it, I’ll probably either be pulled by the sword and crash into an obstacle or drop the sword and numb my arm. The rank is still ‘Relic,’ and if I can’t use it, I thought I could give it to Galahad, but it’s marked as [Homura’s Unique Weapon] and [Non-Transferable]. That guy really brought his favorite weapon without considering anyone else’s convenience just because he can’t do it freely anymore.

By the way, most of the relics and equipment I received are marked as [Non-Transferable] and lack durability values. If I were to start working on the Great Sword skill now, how far would I need to level up to use a relic?

Hmm, can’t handle it due to my class? I can’t use it even with the skill if I’m not the proper class, right? Great swords weren’t available to a magic swordsman starting as a mage...

I’ll check later.

The skill [Sword of Judgment] is a weapon-specific skill. As you continue to fight, power accumulates based on the damage you deal, and when it reaches a certain level, you can use a special move. It seems you don’t need to deal damage with this sword to accumulate power. I’m not sure until I try, but if the description is accurate, I might be able to activate the skill even if I can’t swing the great sword.

I tried to put away [Vers’ Sword of Judgment], but it disappeared into my arm.

Hey, cut me some slack. Having something Vers made stick to me all the time is just creepy!

《The registration of the unique weapon is complete, and [Vers’ Sword of Judgment] is now usable.》

Huh.

So that’s how it works.

I’m sorry for thinking you brought something I can’t use. It seems I can summon it when I call for it.

The effect is a white light appearing from my palm and gradually extending into the shape of a sword. Since it’s something inside me, does it mean the power accumulates in the sword when I deal damage to enemies? I don’t really understand, but...

However, when I tried to swing the great sword, it looked quite awkward. I might deal damage, but without the [Great Sword] skill, it probably looks wobbly and unsteady. Not only does it look that way, but if it hits, it deals massive damage, and if it misses, I’m wide open. It’s embarrassing, considering I’m the [Sword King].

[Dew of the Blue Moon] is the necklace that Bahamut had transformed into, now back in its original design.

The description sounds a bit off in Japanese.

According to the description, "Bahamut heals while inside the necklace, which is located in Bahamut’s abode." So, the current necklace is a separate entity from Bahamut. Its effects are the same as before, plus "the wearer is unaffected by Bahamut’s attacks and other influences."

This is probably the main item, not the great sword. Without this, I’d probably be the first to become combat-incapacitated if Bahamut revives. It’s not funny when it returns to its original size and accidentally pokes me with its tail.

By the way, the title and item I got from the boss battle with Salamander earlier.

[Suppressor of Fire] reduces fire-element damage by half and nullifies effects from scorching climates and lava terrain.

[Flame Dagger] is a dagger with the status effect [Burning], and while it’s probably overpowered for a dagger, I can’t compare it since I only have throwing knives. It has a flame effect that grows larger when swung.

I had put this aside because I could mostly understand it from the name, but the effects were as expected, and the magnitude of the effects, like halving or nullifying, was greater than I anticipated.

"I was the youngest to take the Round Table trial and receive Asha’s [Blessing], and I used to think the ceremony for receiving [Blessings] was too formal and ridiculous."

Galahad said, looking at the large sword in his hand.

"But I realized that I actually liked the grandeur of that formal ceremony."

A direct translation would be that Vers is terrible, right?

"Yeah, I avoided touching [Asha’s Brief Guide] because I liked the solemn atmosphere when receiving Asha’s [Blessing]."

I thought you avoided it because no one asked, but I was surprised you did. I found it a bit strange that no one asked about the gods, even though it’s in the gods-related section, unlike [Sexual Techniques].

"Solemnity is important, I think."

"Do the three of you have Asha’s [Blessing] because you completed a specific trial?"

At first, I thought you all met Asha together, but it seems you met her at different times. Could it be that all the Round Table knights—assuming they exist—and their candidates have Asha’s [Blessing]?

"It’s a special trial to become a certain kind of 'knight.' Anyway, I’ll stop asking Homura about Asha. I feel like my important image of her would definitely be ruined."

Yeah, it was the first time we met, and I was completely naked!

Don’t worry, I’ve reformed now, specifically, I’m wearing clothes!

Would they be disappointed if I said that?

"Homura, do you have any alcohol?"

"Sure, let’s drink!"

"Indeed, I’d like to wash away this awkward feeling with a drink."

So, it became a party.

Three types of canapés: thin slices of baguette topped with cheese and a pinch of grainy mustard, prosciutto and tomato, and tomato and mozzarella. Fried shishito peppers seasoned with salt and pepper, arranged vertically in a glass like a stick salad. Regular stick salads. Tuna tartare on anchovies. I recently learned that anchovies are not the inner part of cabbage.

I stuck toothpicks into the fried chicken. I also randomly served other finger foods.

Galahad had fire liquor, Eagle had cold black beer, and Camilla had wine, I think.

I had iced tea.

"Sorry about the mission talk! I thought you were dodging the topic about ingredients and other things."

"I actually thought you were exaggerating the story of Fal’s spring for fun."

Hey, I omitted a lot about the goddess, like the part where I saw her naked and the part about her underwear. Was that still too much?

"Sorry, but the image of the gods I heard from you didn’t resonate with me until now..."

"Seeing Vers made it all seem real, didn’t it?"

The three of them looked awkward, their gazes avoiding each other.

It seemed their original image of the gods was clashing with what they just saw.

"So? What did you get?"

I changed the topic, seeing their confusion.

"‘Vers’ Sword of Judgment Replica’! It’s a replica, but it’s pretty powerful and comes with the unique skill [Sword of Judgment]."

Galahad answered after downing the fire liquor, perhaps to lift the mood.

"I got ‘Vers’ Sword of Judgment Replica.’ It has the unique skill [Sword of Judgment], which is in the same system."

"‘Vers’ Bow of Judgment Replica,’ with the unique skill [Arrow of Judgment]. Ugh, I haven’t used a bow since level 30 when I gave up on it."

Crossbows and longbows, which are not average bows, can be handled with the [Archery] skill. Similarly, swords can be handled with the [Swordsmanship] skill unless they are great swords or thrusting swords.

"Don’t worry, I don’t even have the [Great Sword] skill."

I was looked at with a face that clearly said, "I’m so sorry for you," even though I didn’t say it out loud. Damn.

"Is the big one Homura has the real thing of my replica?"

"Maybe? It’s the same skill as ‘Vers’ Sword of Judgment.’"

"Then at least the ‘Sword’ I have and the ‘Bow’ Camilla has are the real things, right?"

"They must be."

Galahad’s ‘Vers’ Sword of Judgment Replica’ had fewer decorations and a dull, matte surface compared to mine. Wait, I actually think this one looks cooler.

"Vers’ [Blessing] also increases luck, like Verna’s, which is a bit nice. By the way, I also got the title [Involved]."

"Me too."

"‘Given to those who meet the Light God Vers or the Fire God Asha with a hero. Increases the effects of titles that affect the surroundings, such as the hero’s [Companion], by 10%.’"

Eagle read out the title effect.

Ugh, I can’t deny being involved!

"When you become aware of being a companion, you can use one of the hero’s skills. However, the effect is halved, and unique skills are not available. The effects of spirits and summoned creatures are also influenced by compatibility and intimacy."

"Hmm, which one should I choose?"

Galahad read the rest of the effect, and Camilla laughed.

Choosing a skill means they think of me as a "companion."

A little, no, a lot, I’m happy.

"Right, Homura has a lot of skills, so I’ll take my time choosing."

"So, I’ve been holding back on asking, but what is [Sexual Techniques]?"

"Choke!"

"Homura, from the name, it sounds like something..."

"Hey, where is it?"

"It’s mixed in with [Life Magic] and [Map]."

I was prepared, but it’s outed!!!!!

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・Increase・

Title

[Eye of Vers]

Skill

[Sword of Judgment]

[Summon] ‘Vers’

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Homura Lv.35

Rank C

Clan Zodiac

Class Magic Swordsman Alchemist (Assassin)

HP 1219

MP 1570

STR 64

VIT 34

INT 123

MID 43

DEX 40

AGI 70

LUK 58

NPCP [Galahad][－]

Title

■General

[Communicator][Circulating Power][Mystery Solver]

[Economic Pioneer][Solitary Adventurer][Nine Lives]

[Sage][Elegant One][World Soarer]

[Pain Sensation Liberator][Overcoming Labyrinth Conqueror]

[Defense Preparer][Feeder][Environment Changer]

[Suppressor of Fire]

■Blessings from the Gods

[Asha’s Favor][Val’s Favor]

[Dul’s Favor][Rusa’s Favor]

[Fal’s Favor][Tasha’s Favor]

[Verna’s Favor][Vers’ Favor]

■Titles from the Gods

[Asha’s Brief Guide]

[Dul’s Fruit][Dul’s Land][Dul’s Fingertip]

[Rusa’s Gem][Rusa’s Eye][Rusa’s Preparation]

[Fal’s Water Lily]

[Tasha’s Host][Tasha’s Disciple][Tasha’s Magic]

[Val’s Feather]

[Eye of Vers]

[Mark of the Gods]

[Time of the Gods]

■Slayer Series

[Lizard Slayer][Bug Slayer]

[Beast Slayer][Gel Slayer]

[Bird Slayer][Oni Slayer]

[Dragon Slayer]

■Master Ring

[Sword King][Sage King]

Skill (3SP)

■Magic and Spells

[Wood Magic Lv.30