Chapter 29

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On the weekend that marks the end of the week, I spent a leisurely time in the garden with Tütte for the first time in a long while.

"Haa... a sword?"

"That's right... I wonder if there's a sword that never breaks, no matter what."

The current topic is all about my swordsmanship problem. If I don't solve it soon, I'm afraid I'll get a terrible score on the practical test for the midterm exams. Well, if I could control my strength perfectly, that would be fine, but unfortunately, I'm not that dexterous. To be honest, I'm quite clumsy.

"A sword that never breaks...?"

While pouring tea, Tütte thoughtfully considered the matter and poured the right amount into my cup without even looking.

"By the way, I remember a story about such a sword."

She said this as if recalling something promising.

"Really! Where is it?"

"Well, I don't know where it is, and I'm not even sure if it really exists. I've only heard about it."

"Even so, tell me about it. What about that sword?"

"Yes, it's the 'Eternal Sword' that the 'Silver Knight' is said to have possessed... This sword, blessed by the gods, is said to never break, no matter what it collides with. Some say it could even pierce through a dragon's scales... Of course, it's just a story."

I thanked Tütte, who looked troubled, and fell into thought.

(The 'Silver Knight's' sword... Even if the story is embellished, there's no smoke without fire... At the very least, he must have had a sword of considerable strength. If so, I should be able to grip it with all my might without breaking it.)

"By the way, do you know where this sword is, if it still exists?"

"Sorry, I don't know. That's why it seems so unrealistic."

(I see, it's unknown... Ugh, but if it exists, I want it! I really want it! I'd use all my wealth to get it! I don't want to make such a fool of myself again!)

As I thought about the times my sword slipped out of my hand during training, the head maid walked over to us from the garden.

"Miss, Karshana is here."

"Oh, really, please show her in."

Pretending to be calm, I stood up to welcome Safina, who approached like a wind-up toy, moving stiffly and awkwardly.

"Miss Mary, thank you for inviting me today..."

I smiled at her stammering and had Tütte guide Safina to the seat opposite me.

"By the way, Safina, have you heard the story of the 'Silver Knight'?"

I turned the current topic to Safina, who had just taken a sip of tea after pouring it.

"Ah! The 'Silver Knight'?"

Surprised by the sudden topic, she choked a bit, put down her cup, and looked at me. Her eyes sparkled like Magilka's.

(So, you're one of them too...)

I made a dry laugh and got to the point.

"Right, do you know anything about the sword he was said to have possessed?"

"Um, the Eternal Sword? ...I often heard it as a fairy tale from my mother when I was a child... Oh, it's so wonderful..."

Safina looked into the distance, reminiscing about those days.

"Hmm? What do you mean by wonderful?"

Safina, still lost in her memories, was entranced by my question, so I leaned forward and waved my hand in front of her eyes.

"Huh? Oh, sorry... Um, wonderful means... The story goes that a princess, who loved him, prayed to the gods, and the gods granted her wish, creating an eternal, indestructible sword. And the princess faced many trials but never gave up... Oh, it's so wonderful..."

Safina, once again, seemed to be in another world.

(Um... The story has become so fairy-tale-like that it lacks credibility... But this is a fantasy world I don't know, so maybe such a pattern is common... I need to hear from an expert... Is there anyone? )

While sipping tea and thinking, I heard:

"Oh, is the tea party already underway? I'm sorry I'm late."

A young lady with golden braids, led by the head maid, appeared.

"Ah!"

I couldn't help but exclaim, stand up, and bring Safina, who was in another world, back to reality, while Magilka took a step back.

"What is it?"

"???"

Magilka, unable to understand my actions, remained a step back, and Safina, unable to grasp the situation, kept sending question marks over her head as she looked back and forth between me and Magilka.

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"Interesting... The Eternal Sword, you say... A very intriguing topic."

Magilka, after sipping tea and taking a breath, answered after introducing herself to Safina. Zaha had also arrived, and we were back to our usual group.

"Indeed, there are various theories about this sword, but despite the royal family's involvement, the records in our family's archives are vague."

"What do you mean?"

"From my research, it is confirmed that the king of the time ordered the gathering of blacksmiths from all over the country to create the best sword in honor of the 'Silver Knight's' achievements."

"Is that the Eternal Sword?"

"No, that's... the part after that is unclear and ambiguous."

"Ugh, that's so troublesome... If you don't know, why don't you ask the people from back then directly?"

"..."

"..."

Magilka and I gave Zaha, who had interjected with a very serious face, a cold look, as if to say, "What are you talking about? What time period are you thinking of?"

"What? ...The blacksmiths gathered from the country weren't just humans, right? The main blacksmiths are dwarves, and they have long lifespans. Some of them who were there at the time must still be around."

Feeling our coldness, Zaha hesitated but still offered his opinion, which surprised us.

"Really? There are dwarves?"

"That... is correct... Ugh... Why didn't I realize that? It's humiliating to be pointed out by such a fool..."

As I became more excited, Magilka's mood plummeted.

"Um... If you say so, Zaha, do you have any leads on the people who were there at the time?"

"Hmph! I don't have any!"

"Hey, don't get so cocky!"

When Safina asked with a bit of hope, Zaha, with a triumphant look, firmly denied it, and Magilka and I chimed in with our comments.

Thus, the weekend came to an end, and school life began again.

I thought I had found a lead to solve the problem...

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