When I went to the training hall I had used to train in since I was a child, my father Ronin silently drew his sword.

　I took the short sword that was on the floor.
　I slash at him in silence.
　There's a metallic sound and a crackling sound.

"...... is a piece of work, Will.

It's all stuff my dad taught me.

No, it has a wildness and wit added to the tachi-suji. This is the sword of a man who has experienced much practice.

In fact, I've been fighting a lot of things.

　List them one by one.

Crumbling mercenaries, Zodiac cultists, demons to demons, you name it.

You're packing a good experience. Men, if you don't see a man for three days, you'll have to scrape him off.

　When Father Ronin says this, he stops spitting and starts kicking.
　but it's rare that he even uses a kick.

That's how strong you've gotten. If it keeps up, he'll probably get past you.

No way. It's not possible.

No, not really. If you don't use your divine power, we'll be behind.

Then it's okay to use Shenwei.
　A slight provocation and a sword shot.

"This is one guy.

　But Dad Ronin seemed very happy.

　My purpose in life is to help me grow stronger. He seemed to be in love with my swordsmanship, which had grown so much stronger than before.

　Perhaps this would allow him to use his divine power. I was filled with faint hopes.

　By the way...god's majesty is a power that only gods can use. The heavens will roar and the earth will split open. Any giant dragon can be defeated with a single blow. It was a forbidden secret technique. I've known of its existence since I was a child, but I've never seen it up close. I've always said that I wanted to be shown this technique someday, but not only Ronin's father, but also Vandal's father and mother Milia never showed it to me.

This is a trump card, and it's a seriously dangerous skill. If anything happens to my son, Milia will die of hysterics.

　So grumbling Ronin Dad. Basically, I can only imagine what a good-looking dad's hesitation must be like to be in a very dangerous position. But I'm an adult, and I've traveled and experienced. It's time for me to stop treating you like a child.

　Just as I was thinking that, Dad Ronin opens his mouth. Without pausing to attack, he says.

...... you ran into a strange woman on your way to this mountain.

"............

　I fell silent because Dad Ronin's face was unexpectedly serious and because I knew too much about him.

I've seen him. She said my dad is my avenger.

"I see. You tell me.

...... There's no such thing as revenge. It's impossible for my dad to do something that someone else would hate.

"Hey, hey, is your father a saint?

The god of swordsmanship who loves to drink, eat and train, that's my dad Ronin.　

　Ronin grudgingly affirms as he spins and blasts.

Yeah, that's right. Ronin, the God of Swords, is sorely lacking in drink and women, but otherwise he is the most powerful god.

"So she was mistaken. It was a misunderstanding.

No, it's not a misunderstanding or a mistake. I'm the one who killed that girl, Hyphen's father.

"...... e

　He drops the shortsword in his hand. Seeing this, Ronin closes his sword. Their fighting spirit vanishes into thin air.

What do you mean?　Do you mean to say that Father Ronin killed the boy's mentor father?

"Oh, yeah. . it's true.

"Why do you do that? ......

　I said that, but I sensed the sadness in Ronin's face and stopped talking. Father Ronin wouldn't kill someone for no reason. There must be a deeper reason. I become silent at the thought.

"............

"............

　After a few minutes of silence, Ronin sensed my seriousness and asked me if I wanted to go for a walk. The sun had long since gone down, but we walked on without a care in the world.