"Mm-hmm. That's a crossroads"

Before Laura and the others, who slept well and then embarked on a two-tiered offense, a quick, split appeared.

"Come on, Dean! Instructions on which way to go!

"Hmmm... I don't know -"

"Uh."

"No, that's why I, the two layers, turned right back."

"Bu bu. Then can I make the right decision?

"Fine."

Laura, with the permission of the Great Sage, tries to decide which way to go.

but I couldn't think of a way to be considerate.

"Oh, yeah. It's haku fortune! The path Haku headed for is the right one!

"What's the fortune in that?

"Haku is a god beast! The path taken by the Divine Beast should be in your interest. It's a clean fortune! So Huck, go along the path you like!

Laura lowered the hack over her head to the floor.

Haku then looks at the crossroads with a glimpse.

Apparently, he's been worried right about which way to go.

It was Laura who made me happy through my feelings.

But...

"Oh, Huck! That's the way we came! What are you going to do about turning back?!?"

"Pi?"

Laura hurries up and hugs Huck, but God Beast doesn't seem to know what the problem is, and he looks strange.

It didn't seem to convey the spirit very well.

"It would be hard to decide if Laura and Haku had left it to me. I think it's okay to the right"

"Yeah, anywhere. Let's move on."

"If you don't know the right answer, it's useless to just stop."

"Look, Laura, Huck. I'm coming."

"Hih... I was removed from the project leader by a single failure. Society is tough......"

"Pi."

"It's okay, Huck. I don't push my men to fail!

"Pi!"

Haku makes a fun noise in Laura's arms.

Probably, I don't know what you're talking about.

Laura herself, she's just saying it in the atmosphere, so it won't be impossible either.

I was in the mood to say something a little grown-up.

I was satisfied to say it, so Laura puts Haku on her head again and goes after Anna and the others.

And as I proceeded down the aisle, I suddenly went out into a wide area.

It's not a small room with a chest like the one on the other.

It's about the gym, it's a big room.

There are no decorations such as this. But in the back there was a pedestal, where a single sword was pierced.

Not so big a sword. It seemed like a small sword that could wield enough with one hand.

"Ohhh... Ohh! It's a sword, it's also a sword you can't even call a critical dagger! This is exactly what I was looking for!

Laura couldn't hide her excitement and shouted out, then she began a joyful little leap without getting tired of it.

Anna also stares at the sword zippily.

But I didn't do anything to suddenly run and grab it.

The reason is simple.

Because the sword is emitting dangerous signs.

If you get close, you'll be slashed. That's what I imagine.

Strange story.

Any famous sword would be harmless if it weren't for those who use it.

"What do you want to do, Anna? Shall I pull it off the pedestal?

"... no. It's the sword I use, so I pull it out"

"Wait a minute, Anna. I know you do, but that's not an unusual sign. That sword itself is unleashing magic. I don't know what's gonna happen."

The Great Sage says with a serious look.

The fact that she looks like this means it's really dangerous.

Still, Anna didn't change her mind.

"Because I'll pull it out"

"Yes... from the bottom of my heart, adventurer. All right. You're gonna be okay because I'm watching you from behind."

"but Dean...... so easy......"

Naturally, Emilia wandered.

The opponent is an unknown magic sword left behind by ancient civilization.

Worst case scenario, you could lose your life.

From Emilia, a commonsense person, such as bringing students closer to such a substitute, it would be impossible.

But Emilia is also an adventurer. There is no such thing as a true common sense man in an adventurer.

If you look into Anna's eyes, you'll see how serious she is... she's not determined to stop it cheaply.

"... no, right. Even Mr. Anna wants to be strong. All right. If anything happens, we'll be there for you. Good luck!"

"Thank you, Dr. Emilia. It's okay, I won't force it."

"It's a fight, Mr. Anna. It's with us!

"Me and Haku will be shooting backup whenever you want!

"Pi."

As Laura and the others sent Yale, Anna nodded small and slowly walked out toward the pedestal.

At that moment, throughout the room, a bass called Bhun sounded.

I wonder what it sounds like - sooner than I thought about it, the sword moved.

Even though no one has touched it yet, it slips off the pedestal on its own, and floats.

It's just, like, being gripped by a transparent person.

For a moment, Anna stood with both hands the sword she was carrying.

Flying swords ahead of you.

All I could see from Laura was Anna's back, but I could feel her fighting straight away.

And strangely enough, I can feel the struggle again from the flying sword.

"Battle -"

Snorted briefly, Anna kicked the floor and stormed into the flying sword.

Speed and weight were put on the sword and a blow was unleashed that shook the atmosphere.

It was a thunderbolt-like slaughter.

It was a lot faster than it showed in the special training I'm doing with Laura after school.

Did you give Laura a break?

No.

Anna is growing now.

Readiness is pushing the limits.

So, what made her so prepared?

I want a double sword for my birthday. I know how that feels.

But I don't think that alone will lead to enough readiness to go beyond the limits.

Something that Laura doesn't know changed Anna.

You're always my best friend with me, but I don't know what's important to her.

But more than that. Laura clenched her fist at the rapidly growing rivals of the sword.

Oh, you went a long way - and.

Until now, it was a relationship between each other, one step at a time, being pulled out or pulled out.

Suddenly they were about three steps ahead of me.

If I do it now, Laura is no match for Anna with pure sword moves.

Such a blow by Anna, the flying sword was taken and bounced back.

A metal clash beats the tympanic membrane.

Sparks scattered like you'd want sunglasses.

The shock makes Anna step back, but she quickly regains her position.

The flying sword also flew back heavily in recoil. But a spin in the air turns its tip toward Anna.

Definitely.

That flying sword, while a weapon, is a swordsman.

That's a duel with Anna.

Another bass called Bhuun sounds.

Accompanied by a slight shiver of flying swords. Apparently, there's a noise coming from it.

Is it an illusion? Laura sounded like the bass was celebrating Anna's battle.

Anyway, at least, this bass isn't just ringing.

"Could this be... a spell...!?"

Emilia looks incredible when she realizes it.

But in fact, according to the sound, the magic is released. It interferes with the world.

A discharge phenomenon occurred right next to the flying sword.

The thunder gathered in one place, creating the shape of a man - holding a flying sword with a shining fist. I stood with both arms.

"The sword has summoned the Spirit of Thunder..."

grumble as Charlotte speaks for everyone's surprise.

It's a sight that makes me want to say "impossible" even when I see it in reality.

A magical sword, though rare, exists.

With it, even those who cannot use magic can imitate the wizard.

But still, someone has to use that sword to do it.

A sword is a tool.

Tools are objects that are used by human will.

If a tool has its own will and can perform its function, it is not a tool, at the earliest.

My own will and magic, plus a magical sword with even a fighting spirit - oh, give me this far and I'll be a swordsman.

The thunder spirits holding the sword emit intense light, and furthermore discharge the sword itself.

This is one swordsman in two.

"Good luck, Anna!

Laura screamed.

Because that thunderous swordsman was convinced he was a formidable enemy without a hanging.

So much so that I don't think Anna might be killed soon enough to come in to help.

Even though it was, I didn't even think of fine dust to stop it.

Because this is definitely Anna's battle.