Chapter 10

I, Vil Craft, transformed a demon sword into a holy sword.

Inside the forest shrine.

"So, it's a holy sword of darkness."

I pointed to the kimono-clad beauty standing next to me and introduced her to everyone.

However, both the beastman Polo and the village chief Arthur were tilting their heads in confusion.

"Where is she?"

"Um, look, she's right there. A beautiful woman in a stunning kimono."

With beautiful hair, a well-proportioned body, and an aura of maturity.

But both of them were perplexed.

...Could it be.

"I see. Are you the sword spirit of the holy sword?"

"Yes, that's right."

That's why no one else can see you...

"What do you mean, Mr. Vil?"

"A holy sword can only be used by a chosen person. The condition for whether a holy sword can be used is whether the sword spirit, or sword sprite, can be seen."

Arthur tilted his head in confusion.

"But she can speak, right?"

"Really? Seriously?"

"Yes. She can't be seen, but she can speak."

The sword spirit should only be perceptible to the owner...

"That must mean what you created is special. Impressive, impressive!"

...But, no.

I couldn't accept it.

"Mr. Vil, what's wrong? You've created a holy sword, a divine artifact. You've achieved your goal, so shouldn't you be happy?"

As Polo said, a holy sword is one of the divine artifacts.

I'm on a journey to create divine artifacts.

"It's not something I created from scratch."

This time, I just completed something that was already in progress.

What I want to create is a divine artifact from scratch, something I can be satisfied with.

"My concern is about her."

"Huh? Me?"

"Yes. Because, isn't it lonely that such an amazing sword can only be used by me?"

I was a part-time maintainer of the heroes' holy swords.

There are six holy swords in this world now.

Earth's Earth Shell, Water's Aqua Tail.

Fire's Fire Punch, Wind's Wind Dragon.

Thunder's Thunder Thorn, Ice's Ice Berg.

And the holy sword of darkness.

Each holy sword has a significant flaw.

That is, only one person can use it.

"Well, but isn't that what a holy sword is? You're chosen by the holy sword, so you're a hero."

"True, but... isn't that not how tools should be? Something that only a specific person can use?"

Arthur nodded in agreement.

"I understand what you mean. For example, farming tools. They are developed to make farming easier. The user can be a woman, a child, or an old person."

Exactly.

Tools should be usable by anyone.

An old man, a weak child.

Tools are created to make the user's life easier and happier.

"A sword that only a specific person can use is no different from a cursed demon sword."

I patted the shoulder of the holy sword of darkness.

"I want the person who uses the tool to smile, and I want the tool to feel good about being used. Tools have hearts too."

...Well, I've been mocked by my ex-fiancée and my younger brother.

"That's a wonderful philosophy!"

"I agree. Tools are not disposable. They are important partners."

Then, the holy sword of darkness hugged me and cried.

"Thank you, my creator..."

So, I want to make the holy sword even better.

Not just for a specific hero, but for anyone.

A holy sword like that.

"Well, what should I do... Should I investigate you more and think of a strategy..."

"My creator, could you give me a name?"

"A name? Sure."

The holy sword of darkness isn't cute.

"And could you engrave the name on me?"

"Whose name?"

"The maker's."

You mean mine?

Engrave a name on a weapon?

Arthur snapped his fingers.

"Oh, I've heard of that. In the Far East, the maker's name is often engraved on swords."

"Really?"

There are still many things I don't know about craftsmanship. It was a good decision to go out.

"Is it okay to engrave my name?"

"Yes, especially from someone who cares so much about tools. For us tools, your name is a source of pride and a medal. I would like you to engrave it."

I see.

Let's try it.

"Can you turn back into a sword?"

"Yes!"

The holy sword of darkness turned back into a single sword.

I held the divine hammer Mjolnir and tapped the blade.

"You are [Night Sky]."

Using the alchemy skill, I engraved the name on the blade.

[Eight Treasure Hall].

When I gave it a name and engraved it... that's when it happened.

Night Sky began to shine brightly.

"Wow! Power, power is surging through me!"

As Night Sky shone brighter than ever, the shape of the blade changed.

From a Western style to an Eastern style, similar to its form as a demon sword.

"Oh? What's happening?"

"I have evolved."

Night Sky shone and took on a human form.

"Who, who is that!?"

Polo and Arthur were wide-eyed.

Wait, what!?

"Can you see Night Sky?"

"Yes! I can see her, she's very beautiful."

The sword spirit of a holy sword should only be visible to the user...!

Could it be.

"Night Sky, can you turn back into a sword again?"

The holy sword of darkness was in my hand.

Maybe it's possible.

"Hey, Polo. Can you try holding Night Sky?"

"Um, but... only heroes can use it, right?"

"Yes, but you can see Night Sky's form. So... maybe you can use it."

If that's true, it would be unprecedented.

Holy swords can only be used by heroes.

Polo nodded and took the holy sword.

Then, he drew the blade.

"Amazing! Incredible, Miss! A non-hero, a regular person, is using a holy sword!"

I've maintained the holy sword of the Ice Hero Caroline.

It was so heavy that it couldn't be swung around.

Holy swords reject or become heavy when held by anyone other than their user.

But...

"Ya! Ha! Sei!"

Polo handled Night Sky with ease.

"Wow! Amazing, Miss! Your sword skills are like those of a master!"

"Um, what? Polo, did you learn sword skills?"

Polo returned Night Sky to the scabbard and handed it to me.

"No! But when I hold this sword, I know how to use it."

"Amazing! A weapon that can turn anyone into a master just by holding it! I've never heard of such a thing! Incredible, Mr. Vil!"

The original holy sword chose its user.

But the holy sword I modified can be used by anyone and turns the user into a master.

"How is that possible?"

"Because you gave me a name and engraved it."

Night Sky shone and took on a human form.

"Me?"

"Yes. A very warm power flowed from your right hand. It probably caused my existence to evolve."

Existence evolution.

It's a phenomenon observed in monsters.

Polo evolved and took on the appearance of a mature woman.

But...

"I've never heard of a weapon evolving."

"I've lived a long time, but I've never seen or heard of such a case."

Arthur seemed to agree.

"In other words, Mr. Vil has accomplished something unprecedented and extraordinary! That's amazing!"

"Beyond a holy sword... I've evolved into a super holy sword. As expected, my creator!"

Well, I don't really understand, but it seems I've created an amazing holy sword.

Hmm, I just gave it a name and engraved it...

There are still many unknown uses for the golden hand.

But, at least, one of my ideals has been realized.

I've created a holy sword that anyone can use.

Now, Night Sky doesn't have to be alone in this dark, damp place.

I was happier and prouder that I could make Night Sky happy than I was about creating an amazing weapon.