35 Former hero worries a little about the future




Then come and get it tomorrow. As long as it's all right, I should be able to get it to you in the morning.

 After returning to the city, Aren and his friends immediately started their next move.
 However, there is nothing that Allen can do, only Noel can do it.

 As for the improvements to the sword, I calculated them based on what I felt and what I saw with my omniscience, and I told them about them before I returned.
 In the end, the one I ended up using was the one closest to the sword Allen was using.
 Although there were slight differences, it was probably because it was based on the original that it felt most comfortable in Allen's hand.

 To be honest, it's nothing to worry about if you don't care about it, but you can never try your best to fight something of that level.
 Although Allen has the power, he is still a flesh-and-blood human being.

 You'll be able to see that the level of that thing is 40, which is lower than that of the dragon, but it's a margin of error once it reaches that level.
 You can't be too careful.

 You have to be sure to give Noel all the information he needs to make sure he knows what to expect, but that's as far as Allen can go.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this, but I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

"Surely the sooner the better but ...... okay? I made a lot of small requests,
"There's no problem. In fact, it's just easier. If it's not fixed, we'll have to adjust it as we go along, but if the details are fixed, we'll just go with it.

 It shouldn't be as easy as it sounds, but that's how confident Noel is in his skills.

 And there is no doubt about it.
 Even though it took ten days, Noel has done more than Allen could have ever imagined.

 In all honesty, Allen never expected to have achieved anything like this.
 The swords Noel struck were certainly top-notch, but they weren't close to the very best.

 You'll be able to make something like this in just ten days.
 It would be impossible not to recognize that skill and enthusiasm.

I'm sure you've got a lot to say about that. ...... Well, if Noel says it's okay, then I don't really have anything to say about it. It's a good thing that you're not going to start saying you couldn't do it tomorrow after you've said all that.
You'll tell me. Of course I won't let you down, will I?

 Allen shrugs at Noel, who smiles triumphantly at him.
 He told her he would see her tomorrow and walked away.

 But as I said before, there is nothing you can do.
 Now what's going on?

"Huh?
"Ah, ......
"Oh.

 While walking through the city, I bumped into Leeds and his friends.
 They stared at each other in astonishment, and then suddenly smiled at each other.

Odd.
I know. Allen, are you returning from a trial run?
'In some ways, yes, but not in some ways,'
"Hmm? Somehow it makes sense: ...... What if you've gone deep into the woods and encountered something that says you're there?

 I didn't mean to hide it, but I didn't think that I would be hit by a single blow, and reflexively, surprise appeared on the surface of my face.
 Then, what was so funny, Leeds and the others looked at each other and had a small laugh.

"Well, what? Did I look that weird?
No. ...... Actually, we were just talking about it just now. I'm sure it's not going to end with just a trial run, since it's Mr. Allen.
"Yeah. I was just wondering how far they would go to get away with it, and I didn't think they would go deep into the woods, etc. when you showed up: ...... What can I say, you're as good as ever.
"I'm not sure what's so great about ......, but I don't know if I'm being rude, or if I'm just being rude. Especially around the periphery of doing, or something like that.
"Isn't it your imagination?
"Yes. Did you forget about us? How could you possibly be rude to a friend?
"I feel like it's a bit of a stretch to say that it's hypothetical?

 They stare at each other saying such things and puffing almost simultaneously.

Haha ...... For now, that's not the kind of thing you do while standing here.
Yeah. Are you two going to continue the interview?
No, we were just talking about getting back. I was just wondering how you guys are doing, and that's what I was talking about.
I see. ...... By the way, you don't have to ask about Noel? Are you sure it was okay?
"That's what he said, and more importantly, Allen was with me. ...... I wasn't too worried about it, actually.
Okay. Anyway, if that's the case, let's get back together.

 And so, as they walked together on the road to the inn, they talked about what had happened since they had separated.

 However, Leeds' group, as usual, shows no signs of finding any clues.

As for the clues, it's still the same, but for me, it's the atmosphere of the city that interests me.
"The atmosphere of the city?
"Yeah. It certainly bothered me, too, because ...... is noticeably less lively than it was when we arrived. Maybe the impact of the forest thing is more significant than I thought.
Hmmm, I see ......, but I don't think you should worry too much about that anymore.
Speaking of which, Allen, you went deep into the forest, didn't you? ...... Maybe you've already beaten the cause, or something like that?


"I'll tell you more about it later, but it seems that the demon can only be defeated with a top-notch weapon. Unfortunately, Noel's sword didn't go that far, so I had to turn around and go back.
That's bullshit again. I've never heard of such a thing but ...... yeah? No, a similar story somewhere else before: ......?
"............ Mr. Allen.

 The voice that came from next to Beatrice twisting her neck caused Allen to blink repeatedly because it was so hard.
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 But Allen dared to respond to the voice in a lighter tone.

I'm sorry? What's wrong?
...... A top-notch weapon, that is, if it's a holy sword or something like that, right?
Yeah, I guess so.
"Well, I see ...... that, Allen, you're asking why Noel wants to create a sword beyond the Holy Sword?
"I didn't know how far I was going to go with that. You didn't ask?

 I haven't asked, but I do know that there are obviously circumstances.
 Perhaps it's that Noel is hiding something.
 There were too many things that coincided.

 But.

Well, ...... doesn't allow me to speak for myself.
Well, I don't think it's a good idea. Besides, you don't have to worry about it in many ways.
"Huh. ......? Does that mean that by reforging those swords, you'll reach the very top?
At least I think I will. And Noel said it could be done tomorrow.
I see. ...... That means that tomorrow we'll be able to defeat the demon. Well, that's certainly not a concern since it's sort of settled now.
"I don't know if I can be that sure yet, but I don't know if I can be that sure. Even if you can get through to them, there is no guarantee that they will be defeated.
"You'll be the one to take down, won't you, Mister Allen? Then there's no reason why we can't do it.

 It is nice to hear you say that, but as expected, you have to let out a bitter smile.
 It's not an opponent that you can say with certainty that you can win.
 It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what's going to happen to you if you don't want to lose, but in the end you don't know until you fight. ...... And it seems that you can't just think about that.
 It's not only because they are worried about Allen's safety that he's looking at them.

 Suddenly, you look up at the sky and gaze.
 It's not only because of the fact that it's a good idea to have a good time, but also because of the fact that it's a good idea to have a good time.