Would you like to use your master's skills to create a magic sword?

'A magic sword? Um, the Demon King's sword?

''Yes . When I saw Master's lightning magic stick, I had an idea, could you use that technique to create a sword that can be clothed in magic?

That sounds interesting ...... but I can't make a sword, can I?

I know that. I'll have the blade part go to the blacksmith. And the handle, I'll have my master do it.

I see. You can do that.

"That's good to hear. Okay, then. I'm going to place an order with the blacksmith and then ask my uncle to be my billboard.

Hmm?　A billboard?

'Yes, I thought I'd ask my uncle, Damien Forster, to show off his sword prowess in the arena.

'Damien Forster was a member of the Emperor's entourage, I believe ......, right?'

Yes, sir. I'm a special forces commander.

Are you sure it's safe to ask such a big shot?

It's okay. We have everything we need to convince you. When you see your uncle using Master's sword to defeat powerful demons, I think everyone will want it.

"Oh, oh ...... that sounds interesting: ......


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"I'm sorry to bother you on your day off,
　I bowed to the emperor.

No, no, no. It's always been a good help to me. Besides, you got something interesting to tell me?
　The Emperor grinned at me.

'Yes, I've got it.'

Well, let's hear it.

All right. But first, what do you think His Majesty the Emperor needs most right now in this country?

'What do you need?　Unn...... power?

It's a shame. But it's not. I think the answer is public safety.

'Peace of mind?　Are the people of our country insecure?

''Yes . Since the death of a brave man, a symbol of this country's power, and since then, two attacks and kidnappings have occurred in the imperial capital ...... I think there are more than a few people who have doubts about the power of the Empire.

Well, yeah, ...... that's for sure. But by the way, Leo, your tongue is spinning today. ...... What do you want?
　You're the emperor now, let's stop all this idle chatter.

''That's why, ...... I'm going to have my uncle fight a strong demon in the arena.

Is that it?

"Well, ...... you will be fighting with a certain sword.

What is a sword?

It's a magic tool.

'A magic tool?　What do you mean?

''Well, ...... it's a magic sword made with magic tool technology.

Hmm?　Is there such a thing?

Yes. I'm going to work on it. When it's finished, it won't be as good as the magic sword, but it will be completely different from the swords we've been using.

'Interesting!　Let's do it.



　One week later

Where am I?
　Currently, I had been brought in a carriage for an entire day to a forest that I didn't know where it was.

''This is a forest full of powerful demons .

'There's a place like that ...... I'll come by myself next time I'm free.'
　In transition, of course.

Okay, I'm coming in!　Everyone, once you're in the forest, don't let your guard down for a second. In some cases, you might run into a powerful pack.
　While I was talking to myself, my uncle was giving orders to his men.


　When I entered the forest, a short while later ...... I noticed something.

''Yes ...... the atmosphere is a bit like the Devil's Forest. ......
　It's like ...... always feels like magic power is covering my body.

Oh, you've got the experience. This place. This place is just like the Devil's Forest, it's naturally full of magic.

I see. So the demons in here are getting stronger.



Yeah, you're right. By the way, any adventurer who wants to win a fortune in the Devil's Forest must challenge this place.

Oh, so you're not as strong as the Devil's Forest?

'Yes, but ...... do you want me to fight the Monster of the Demon Forest, Leo-kun?　You're probably going to die, right?

No, I don't mean that!　For that matter, let's find a strong demon and catch it quickly!

'Oh, you're trying to go off topic, aren't you?　Well, if you keep going, you'll be able to find your demons. See, I'm out now.

　From the direction of where the uncle pointed, I heard the sound of a tree being knocked down with a crunch.
　Then the sound got louder and louder: .......
　And then a huge snake appeared!

'Wow!　You're a big Serpent. Well, he's pretty strong, so let's just go get him.
　Uncle said and began to tell his men what to do.

'Speaking of which, how do we catch them?'

Yeah, put him to sleep and then hold him in place with restraints.

"Heh, but how do you get him to sleep?

'Any demon can sleep when an arrow coated with this powerful sleeping potion sticks in it.
　Then the uncle showed me the liquid in the bottle.

Okay. Okay, I'll just buy you some time until the arrow hits.

Yes, please.


'It was a carriage all the way up to a moment ago, and I just couldn't resist moving!

Shhhh.
　As I walked up to it with my shoulders around it, a huge snake threatened me .
　Seeing that it didn't attack me right away, maybe it could tell how strong I was?

Come on, call me.
　Then I challenged him with a light spell.

"Shah!
　As the magic hit his face, the angry snake finally moved, approaching at breakneck speed.

'Oh yeah, this way, this way.'
　I shoot just enough magic at the snake's face to prevent it from being hurt as it runs away.

Now!
　The man who was watching for the right moment gave the signal and an arrow was shot.

　Then an arrow pierced the snake's body.
　Angered by the pain, the snake's aim shifted from me to the uncle.

Hey! I'm aiming at you!
　I tried to stop him, but he was too busy firing his magic at my face.

　Then, as if remembering, it came back to me and came toward me at high speed.
Uncle!　How long does the drug work?

Maybe five more minutes, so good luck!

Okay!
　There's only room for five minutes.

　A few minutes later

It finally stopped working.
　The Serpent had fallen asleep, as if his earlier movements had been a lie.

'See!　Hurry up and restrain me before I wake up!
　With that command, the people who were waiting with their restraints ran to the sleeping demon.

''Feng, I guess that's it.

It's all too easy and a bit boring.
　I wanted to move some more.
　We're going back to the carriage now, okay?

Oh, my God. I've got a lot of work to do lugging this stuff around.

That's true. How do you move it?

Drag him out of the forest to the cart. I'll get the cart and take it to the arena.

I see. Then you were lucky to catch the demon as soon as you entered the forest.

Yeah. Now we just have to hope we don't run into a powerful demon on the way home.

I have a feeling that's a flag: ......

"Guaaaah: ～～～～

What?　Where's it coming from?

Ugh, up here!

　There it is!
　Above them was a demon with big wings.

All hands, get away from the Serpent now!　He's going for the big bait.

　Just as the uncle had predicted, the big monster landed on the snake and began to eat.

Well, too bad we caught it. That's a wyvern, isn't it?
　They're different colors, but they're the same ones I saw in the dungeon.



'Yeah. . looks like it. ...... All of you, leave quietly so as not to provoke.
　Everyone follow the uncle and fall back slowly, trying not to make a sound.

Hey, Uncle.

Hmm?　What's going on?

Do you still have that sleeping pill you gave me?

'Yeah, there's ......, but I'm not going to stick an arrow in that guy ......, okay?'

"Don't worry. I've got an idea. I got an idea.

Well, okay, but ...... yes.

'Thank you!　Well then, I'm off!
　They gave me some sleeping pills, and then poof, I was transferred.

Where?　Could it be that ...... Oh, there it is.


　When I got to the vicinity of the wyvern, I started talking to him.

"Hi, excuse me for eating. This will help you enjoy your meal.
　Then, with a thud, he poured a sleeping potion on the Serpent's flesh.

　The wyvern was surprised at my sudden appearance and angered that I had interrupted his meal, and he swung his arms around to face me.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Now, go on with your meal.
　With that, I escaped in transition before the wyvern's attack could hit me.

''Now I'll have an intact wyvern.

'Yes, I know, but ...... you're as bold as ever in what you do.

Bold, but good, right?　And now I don't have to search for demons for nothing.

'Yes. ...... When the wyvern goes to bed, hurry up and restrain him!　We're going to make it several times more powerful than it was earlier.
　Pops was pissed at me and started telling his men what to do.

　Moments later, the Wyvern fell asleep as the snake ate him up.

"Well, I guess this completes the task. I think the emperor will be pleased that we got a better harvest than I expected.

'You'll be glad you did, but ...... for me, I would have liked to have fought someone a little easier!'
　The uncle looked gloomy as he watched the wyvern being carried by a crowd of people.

''Oh well, I'll give you a custom-made sword as an apology, good luck with that.

'All right, ...... How awesome is that sword, by the way?'

'I can harden the blade and clothe it with magic!
　My master showed me the prototype yesterday and I was surprised to see that it turned out to be a magic sword.

That's great. But wouldn't a magical stone attached to a sword be able to produce that much power?

You're the man. You know what I mean - that's why I'm giving you a special order.
　What's so special about it?

What do you mean?

It's a magic tool that doesn't use magic stones.

'What?　What do you mean?　How can you use it with no magic stones in your magic tools?

'Uncle himself should act as the magic stone.

Hmm?　What do you mean?

All you have to do is pour the magic directly into the sword. With your magical power, there's no need for magic stones.
　It does consume a lot of magic power though.

So that's why. Then it should be easy to use.

''Yeah. But the problem is that only people who can use magic manipulation can use it.
　So you're not for sale.

Is that so?　Okay, maybe I'll give it to my unit. They all know how to manipulate magic.

Okay. I'll ask my master.
　Yeah, I got a customer!

"Leo-kun's mentor... I'll go see him sometime.

It's a nice old man.

Oh yeah, I'd love to meet you. I'll come over and thank you for the sword next time. I'll be going home then.
　I think they just finished hauling the wyvern as we speak.
　It's time for another long, long ride.