Ore wa Mada, Honki o Dashite Inai

After noon the next day, two finely crafted carriages visited the mansion.

When he came out to greet him, his brother and sister, who he knew from the carriage, appeared.

The Third Prince of the Ayghina Kingdom, Shaw the Ayghina.

Likewise, Princess Lina Mi Aygina.

The two of us who are master of the Canoe family have arrived with us.

When I greeted the maid, I took a step forward and knelt down to the two of them.

Welcome, Your Highness.

"It's been a long time, Lord Canoe. I'm glad you're so strong."

"There's no need to be so intelligent. Please show me inside."

Both Xiao and Lina behaved differently.

In particular, while Lina says, "You don't have to be embarrassed," she talks in an official tone that is the most embarrassing.

"Yes, sir. This way, please."

I said that and, while turning myself over, I left only half of my body to the two of them and asked them to lead me to the Mansion.

I went to the Mansion and guided the two of them to the reception room in a straight line.

As soon as the door closed, there were three of us in the room.

"Awesome! Awesome!"

Instead of the strange behavior I had before, Shaw clutched at me with an excited expression.

"Wait, wait a minute, Your Highness."Why all of a sudden? "

"I heard from your sister."I want to talk to you and Slayer. "

Ah, yes.

Well, I thought so.

There is no other reason for these two to come at this time.

It was impossible other than the story of Furuno and Alai reported by my sister.

I sighed as Xiao's glittering eyes stared at me like a boy.

Damn... you're in trouble, sister.

"Don't blame Thora."

Huh?

Unlike Shaw, who was excited like a child, Lina felt calm.

... no, I don't think so.

Looking calm, Lina's eyes sparkled with excitement, just like Xiao's.

It feels like it's just sitting on the surface.

Lina continued in a clear tone.

"As the people of Ayghina, and as the nobility.I have an obligation to report it. "

"Obligations? What do you mean?"

Hermes, how much do you know about the Slayer series?

"Um......"

From Lina's eyes, it seemed like she was saying, "First of all, from the summary of assumptions," so I thought of all the information about the Slayer family in my head, and then summarized it.

A plan to make a sword called Full Slayer that slashes anything?

“Exactly what is the purpose, then why?”

Reason?

"That's right, why did you try to create the Slayer series?"

"Um......"

I explored the memory again.

"It's like I've heard it, like I haven't heard it..."

Either way, I wasn't sure, so I decided to answer honestly.

"I don't know about you, I don't know."

I see.

"Xiphos"

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

The words that came out of Xiao's mouth to take over Lina's words.

I was shocked by the words.

What's the matter?

"Oh no, when I heard that word, I felt a bit traumatized..."

In my mind, I think of several Xiphos medals that are now a family heirloom of the Canoe family.

A lot of medals from Lina and Shaw came to my mind.

What's wrong with the medal?

"Do you remember the name of the Order of Xiphos?"

Shaw asked.

“You know what?", "Do you remember?"

In other words, he seems to know it as a matter of course.

The air I can't say I don't know, I looked for memories a bit seriously.

"Um... was that the patron sacred sword?"

"That's right, Xiphos, Aygina's national treasure sword, said to have been wielded by Serene, the Great Queen."That's where the Xiphos Medal came from. "

Sure--

I told him to stop.

Nana Canoe, the first of the Canoe family, is deeply involved in the story.

I remembered that too, but I swallowed my words.

Trial Caverns, Boro Swords, and Seven Back Coins.

When I was involved with the first generation, I didn't become a coward, so I swallowed it quickly.

Because of what she said, Xiao and Lina said, "???"I stared at it with a face like that, but I suddenly got back to the point.

Is there a relationship between Xiphos and the Slayer clan?

"Oh, yes, yes."

Shaw continued his talk as if he remembered.

"In other words, my country was also deeply involved in development."Xiphos can't be taken out of battle because he can't let his authority fall. That's why he wants an anonymous sword to replace Xiphos, who has similar power. "

I see.

I was convinced by Shaw's explanation.

Well, that's a tough one.

For example, let's say a human continues to win in some competition.

In the beginning, it was possible to win more and more consecutive battles, but gradually it became difficult to play matches and games.

For ordinary people, one defeat is different from another, for example, after winning 100 times in a row.

Even the legendary patron sword Xiphos.

I see, we should leave it as a sanctuary and create a substitute.

Is that the Slayer family?

Yeah, of course. Aygina pulled out on the way.

Why?

The finished full slayer was one thing.

……

To Lina's answer, I burned my head.

It's true that Full is the only one, but why would you pull back?

Seeing through my questions, Shaw answered with a troubled face.

"If it's just one thing, it will eventually become a legend."There's a new legend called Full Slayer. "

"... ah, you wanted a mass-produced strong weapon that your soldiers could hold."

That's right.

"By the way, that was the decision at the time."Now it's going to be different again. "

Huh?

I was a little surprised and looked at Lina.

"What do you mean?"

“It's a simple story. Remember, Hermes, the original purpose of this story."

"..... ahh"

I clapped my hands and clapped my fingers.

“No matter how famous the Full Slayer is, it's inferior to Xiphos.”

"That's what I'm talking about."

Lina nodded and Xiao smiled.

"Xiphos is absolutely sacred to the Ayghina Kingdom, but Slayer is not."And if it's not perfect, there's nothing wrong with it. "

I see.

I tried to get it back by replacing it immediately afterwards, but it seems that the relationship was completely severed and I couldn't get hold of the information.

That's why.

Shaw stared at me with a serious look on Nikon's face.

"I want you to certify that Hermes Canoe is the owner of this slayer series."

"Mmm..."

I don't want to be recognized.

Somehow, it's terribly disgusting.

It smells very troublesome.

”If I don't... can't I?”

In retreat, I asked like a proverb.

"If possible, I would like to ask you."

Xiao and Lina looked straight at me.

I was "Ugh" again.

"It's okay, I'll just approve it."The kingdom won't say, "Do anything with Slayer." "

Huh? Is that all right?

Of course, I'll ask you to accept the reward I promised you at the time, but it's a promise as a kingdom, because I have a face-to-face meeting.

"...... muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

I'm lost.

And then I heard.

Are you sure you don't want to do anything?

Yeah.

"... I see."

I gave up and nodded.

I thought, well, if that's the case.

I didn't think it was like cracking the relationship between Xiao and Lina and making a frank statement.

I see! Thank you!!

Shaw grabbed my hand with both hands and exaggeratedly swooped up and down.

Lina is smiling at Nikonko next to it.

I'm not doing anything with the full team.

"Hmm, you can do everything you want."The fact that Hermes Canoe has the Slayer series is enough. ”

"Haa..."

"Maybe I could get on it well..." she sighed.



A few days later, in the study.

When I was reading Ortia's photo album, the door blew open!and was opened rampantly.

It was Mimisi who showed up, and for some reason she was in a deep panic.

Oh dear Lord!

"What's the matter?"

Place the photo album on the desk and look at Misa.

Here!

Saying that, Mimisi pulled out the box.

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

The moment I saw the box, my heart broke.

The unpleasant sweat gushed out from my back.

It was a familiar box.

Xiphos - A box of medals.

A box containing the Aygina Kingdom's highest medal, the Xiphos Medal, which I have seen many times before.

Your Highness has given me another gift!

"Why!?"

"That's our dialogue!"What did you do this time!? "

"You didn't do anything!?"

After a screaming voice, I was relieved.

Promised Rewards.

Lina did say that.

Is this the promised reward?

The creator of the Slayer series was given the medal of Xiphos to clarify the relationship between Xiphos and Slayer....?

It made sense when I connected...

"Ohhh..."

I don't even know how many I've already gotten, but I was hoping my reputation would rise again after seeing the medal of Xiphos.

I was the one who was going to die when I came in.