It’s Not That I Like Using a Blunt Weapon!

All right, all right. You're a good boy.

Rainey's gentle voice resonates with her heart. The inside of my arms was warm, soft and unexpectedly moist.

By the effect of the mirror, I'm being made to see the running lights. Looks like this is a baby's memory.

Well, what's going on? I thought you were going to follow the past more hastily because it was like a horse running lamp... but the flow of time is slow.

I don't know if it's because of the baby or because it's in my memory, but I can't talk or move. It's just that Rainey is still trying to make me feel better.

Hmm. But this is it...?

I've been kind of busy lately, and it's not bad for me to spend such a slow time.

More importantly, in my memory, I was able to meet Rainey again. I just want to thank Aspis a little bit.

... well, you can't say that either.

I don't know if the time in my memory is linked to reality, but I'm sure Aspis will try to sting me unconscious.

I covered my surroundings with sturdy walls with blunt weapon skills just moments before I lost consciousness, but that shouldn't be a big time either. If Aspis is serious, it won't take long to break down the wall and reach my body.

If so, we must regain consciousness as soon as possible.

But I can't think of any way to do that. What can you do with your baby's body in general?

Hmm-hmm!

... no. Nothing changes when I try.

Suffering from a blockage in all directions, the door of the house opened. Without knocking, it's fine.

The snow is blowing outside. Cold air enters the room that was warmed by the fireplace.

Standing on the doorstep was a warrior with a great sword.

"Long time no see, Rainey...."

She is in good shape but looks very sick because of her sneaky, scratched cheeks.

But I knew the face of that beardless man well.

"Bazel...?

Cecil's father was the president of the Adventurers Academy. Fifteen years ago, just when I retired as an adventurer, right?

"I didn't see it for a while, so that's what you're trying to say.

When the snow builds up on your head and shoulders, Bazel sits on the chair. Even though it's someone else's home... your reckless and rude attitude is completely unchanged.

"Well, I guess so. The Adventurer Alliance has been missing you. Where have you been since you left The Devil's Land ?

Regenberg

Rainey's eyebrows echoed the words of a strange Bazelle.

"... Cecilia's home, huh? I've been listening. What happened when you tried to return to the kingdom."

Anyone who was a student at Adventurer School knows the tragedy. And the final act of the adventure to celebrate the adventurer Bazel Saltrak.

[Blue Virgin] When Cecilia gave birth to Cecil, the son of Bazel, and tried to leave the land of the devil to raise his children, [Black Smoky Dragon] Furiad, a part of the Four Heavenly Kings, attacked her.

Bazel, Slade, and Rainey's old buddies fought back, but they finally got rid of him. In the process, the [Blue Virgin] lost her life. It is alleged that Bazel returned to Tiaret with Cecil in disappointment.

But from what I've seen, he doesn't have any babies. In the snowstorm, you can't possibly bring me here...

Did you leave it with someone? No, probably not.

Cecil wasn't my real daughter.

In other words, the child was not born. Probably died with his wife.

"Horses don't suit me for a long time, but I admit it to you. It's about time you got back on your feet in three months. I can't help but look at the past."

Wow, Rainey's pretty tough!

I can't say that to someone who just lost his wife, normally...

Is it the culmination of centuries of life? I'm sure she's grown accustomed to it over and over again with unimaginable death. That's why you can say things from the standpoint you've reached.

But isn't three months too short to heal your heart? If I had been told Rainey was dead, I would have dragged him for five or ten years.

"Ha, don't be stupid. I'm only looking at the future. A future of vengeance for all evil spirits!

Bazel sparkled his fallen eyes. Eyes like an eagle targeting a prey.

"Cecilia was the only one who taught me how. The magic (...) guide (...) soldier (...) instrument that sinks beneath the water city Regenberg. And the three types of artifacts that power it. I've had everything in the last three months."

Rainey's face turns cold as she sees it.

Surprised after all. You knew that too. "

"Of course. Our hometown, the ancient tree of the high elf forest, is used on the outer wall of the (...) leech. It's black history for us."

"Black History? How did that happen? It's the only way to fight God. You can't kill a demon with a sword! Unfortunately...!

Bazel chewed his lips to the point of bleeding. In the battle against Four Heavenly Kings, Furiad, he must have known. Your limitations as a warrior.

But it's like admitting that people can't fight evil gods with their power. Because Bazel is one of the most powerful swordsmen alongside Rainey.

Still, if you try to reward me with an arrow, you have no choice. I know you're going to use a sealed magic weapon or anything.

"I got it. Is that what you came here for?"

"Of course. Do you think I came all the way to warm up the old relationship? To move the magic weapon, there is a [Sword Witch] who handles three kinds of artifacts. I don't know anyone more worthy than you."

Rainey is the culmination of the female swordsman, who has the nickname [Princess of the Sword]. Surely she deserves to be the Savior who will succeed Zodiac, the God of the Sword.

But Rainey has no intention of accepting the offer at all. Well, I knew the existence of magic weapons in the first place, so if you're willing to do so, you've been aiming for [Sword Witch] from the beginning.

"No, I'm not going to be a Sword Witch."

I don't know why, but Rainey is not as happy with the magic weapon that comes up. It even has the atmosphere of being viewed as a object of disgust.

"Don't try to fight with your heart broken, Bazel. What you need now is not a scorching flame. It's a gentle spring where you can rest your mind."

"Don't listen to me like you know me!

Ban, and Bazel banged on the table and stood up.

"It's already gone! Do you understand? With you, Cecilia might not have died... As long as you're there...!

I was shocked by Bazel's sword and started crying. Oh, I'm the baby. If you're a baby, you can't help crying. I mean, I usually cry now.

"Oh, no. I'm not scared./(adv-to, adv-to) (on-mim) steadily/steadily/"

Released by Rainey's gentle voice tone, Bazel once again lowered his hips to the chair.

"... the spooky twins you picked up in the destroyed village. I don't know if I'm really human, but I'm a good nurturer."

They say it's terrible. Well, seeing it fit perfectly inside the pot might make it creepy.

... nh, twin (...) children (...)?

Did you just say twins?

"I don't know if they're twins. We just found them together, and they're not at all alike. The color of your eyes, the color of your hair, the look on your face are all different."

So I noticed. A cradle placed in the room. Sleeping in it, another baby.

Was there another baby in my house? And were they found together in a devastated village?

That's the first time I've heard of it. Mr. Slade didn't say that either.

My family has only been Rainey since I realized something. I don't know if it's a sister, but Rainey never told me about it.

So, what is this memory?

"... hey, it's Bazel. Aren't you going to raise this kid?

A suggestion from Suiten that jumped out of Rainey.

Hey, hey, hey, this kid's not talking about me, is he?

I don't want to be raised by Bazelle!

"Nonsense. Do you think I look like a man with a baby in my arms?

Yes, yes, no! You are not qualified to raise children!

Cecil is proof of that!

"I'll say it as a senpai who has lived for hundreds of years. Bazel, don't grow hatred. It's not love when you grow up anyway. Otherwise, it's impossible to defeat the devil."

You're eating down, Rainey. I don't think so, but you don't want to stay with me...

No, no, it's okay. Because this is a memory.

Rainey raised me in the past.

... I'm not the only one left in Bazelle, am I?

A question that comes up when it swells.

And Rainey's gaze was on her arm, and I stopped crying.

"This is Cecil. It's my friend Cecilia."

What, Cecil...? And did you just look at me and say,

... yeahhhhhhh!?

Have I ever lived with Cecil!? You're kidding!

Besides, this point of view is Cecil's, not mine!!

Wow, it's too shocking. I don't think so, but Cecil and the sisters... I don't think so.

... no, no, no. I was picked up at the same time, and my appearance and personality were completely different. Talents are the opposite.

Because Cecil can use anything while I can only use a blunt object.

... hmm? Is this the opposite...?

No, God's love is terrible!

Still... what the hell is going on here? It's a scam, an explanation scam.

Didn't the mirror show you his memory?

But no matter how surprised or questioned I am, it doesn't go to Rainey or Basel. You can't even ask questions. I mean, this is just a memento...

"Cecil... Strange encounter. That's the name Cecilia and I were going to give to the child we were born with. That's what I was going to call it, man or woman."

"It's not fatal, sadly... [Gladiator King] Bazel, you should be able to raise this child strong and beautiful."

Bazel hears it and snorts his nose.

"... something I never thought I'd do."

"No, you can do it. If you want to raise Cecil well and still want revenge, I will help you. Let's be Sword Witch and everything."

Rainey seemed to have placed considerable trust in Bazel. Otherwise, I won't entrust you with the baby you were trying to raise as a daughter.

She was making an expression of her struggle for Bazel, even though she said she would sell the fight.

I was supposed to be happy with my wife and my real daughter.

Did you want to share the happiness of your hands with the poor man? Perhaps it also meant redemption when I left the party.

"If you really raise this kid, you're gonna help me."

"Oh, I promise."

Bazel, who received the baby from Rainey, surprisingly loosened her cheeks a little.

"Cecil...."

A slight expression that makes you feel a difficult and gentle fatherhood.

There was someone I didn't know. Self-centric and noble attitude is the same as it is now, but I don't have the impression that my sexual roots are rotten or mean and cunning.

Who can blame Rainey? I'm sure everybody will think when they see his face. That's the right choice.

Rainey should have been convinced. I'm sure I won't be able to visit the day when I'm asked for help. Cecil's growth should support Bazel's future life.

But I know - the end of this parent-child.

Something must have happened after this. Something terrible is twisting the foundations of Bazel Saltrak...