After three days of riding in a carriage, the old man was very bored.
　He had so much time on his hands that he could make toys out of magic.
　Count Ilhans, who is diagonally across the table from him, is only looking at his papers and has not said a word since our first conversation. His silence makes me feel bored.
　Outside the window, as far as the eye can see, there are rocky mountains and forests, which can be said to be magnificent nature, but if the scenery is unchanging for a long time, you will get bored.
　That's why I started 【Magic Training】. Fortunately, the carriage is the type of carriage used by royalty, and is unnecessarily spacious.
The [Gun Blade] that had been left unfinished in [Sword and Sorcery] was being made into parts as my hobby, and I was repeatedly assembling and making parts for it.
　The parts that I had made in the game days were still there, so I started making them in my spare time, just like a puzzle. Fortunately, the interior of the carriage was large enough for me to put some parts in it.
　Fortunately, the interior of the carriage was large enough to accommodate a few parts, though they would get in the way once the carriage was complete.

Guns with gunpowder are a man's dream. However, there was not enough nitre. But we don't have enough nitre. Will it be lighter ignition again?

The term "lighter" is a slang term used by players to refer to the magic built-in parts that were appropriated from magical tools when creating this type of ranged weapon. It shoots out bullets by means of a magical tool that creates small explosions of controlled power.
　It is so easy to use that the name "Lighter" has naturally taken root.

It was intended to be a weapon against dragons, but it was never completed. Some of the prototypes were a pain in the ass to adjust because the center of gravity was shaky and the blade parts were too heavy.

　The Gunblade may sound like a fusion of a sword and a magic tool, but in reality, it is an incomplete weapon.
　The larger it is, the more difficult it becomes to handle, in terms of weight, center of gravity as a sword, and durability. In particular, when a sword becomes as large as an anti-tank rifle, even if it is lightened, it still has a reasonable weight, and it becomes difficult to handle even when slashing with the blade.
　The physical attack power is also high in terms of firepower, but the slashing attack power is easily disrupted due to the weight. The weight and the size of the gunblade restrict the user's movement.
　It can only be wielded as a sword with multiple layers of body strengthening magic, but it has no practical use in close combat. Each time it is used, it constantly consumes magic power for body enhancement, making it unsuitable for prolonged combat.
　In order to handle a weapon of this level, only high level users who have reached a critical breakthrough can equip it. However, Xellos has reached the【Extreme Breakthrough】and can handle it with ease.
　There are five levels of skills: [Apprentice], [Master], [Demon], [Emperor], and [God], and in order to achieve [Extreme Breakthrough], you must have at least reached [Emperor] in your occupational skills to clear the awakening conditions.
　In addition, the correction effect is multiplied according to the stage, and the effect of the occupational skill becomes higher as the number of individual skills - such as 【Eye of Mind】 and 【Hiding】 - are integrated.
　That's how insane you have to be to be able to handle this weapon properly. In short, you are making a weapon that only you can use, as a hobby.

　In reality, a demon as big as a dragon has an overwhelming defensive power that matches its size in terms of durability. A human's attack with a sword is no different from that of a tree branch in his hand.
　A knight's sword or spear is no more painful to a dragon than a rose thorn. A knight's sword or spear is as painful as a rose thorn to a dragon. It can only be as effective as a prickly harassment under the feet of a huge demon, and its body has been enhanced with magic power, so it can actually do less damage.
　The inhabitants of this world are the ones who are preyed upon by large demons, so they need weapons with high penetrating power and heavy damage to protect themselves. To put it bluntly, unless you build tanks or missiles, you can't compete with them.
　Even with the increased physical ability compensation from the skill effects, it would be impossible to slice through the thick scales and skin, much less the muscles, with a sword without entering the realm of the Zeroth-like monsters.
　Dragons, the most powerful race, are so powerful that they appear once a year, three times at most, and wreak havoc in many places. They are territorial creatures, appearing and leaving on a whim to wreak havoc.
　However, they are not malicious, they are just eating according to their instincts, and what would be a disaster for humans is just a part of the natural order of things.

I'm sure you've heard of the Drag Buster, right?　But if such a weapon was produced in reality, it would definitely be used in war. It's not a good idea to spread it around carelessly.　Well, there's no one who can handle such a huge weapon.

In the world of Sword and Sorcery, the Dragbuster series of anti-dragon weapons were strictly controlled by the government.
　In order to make these weapons, producers had to complete more than 50 quests of extreme difficulty requested by the state and increase the trust level, a hidden parameter, in order to obtain the recipe for making them.
　They were also loaned by the government for raids, and had to be returned after the event was over. If you lost the money, you would be wanted by the government and targeted by other players as a bounty hunter.
　Many undesirables have been hounded and beaten to a pulp by hungry players in the name of justice, helping to line their pockets. No, in this case, were they sold?

　Bullets could only be produced by production workers, and players who dressed up in [Drag Buster] were eventually caught and sent to jail, where they were forced to work in the mines for several months.
　This system was famous for its terrible penalties, but since PKers were also subjected to the same penalties, it served as a restraining force to prevent moral collapse.
　The [Drag Buster] created by the production workers has a high equipable level of 850, which is higher than the ones lent out in raids. It was up to the production players to improve it to make it easier to use.
　Incidentally, Zeroth does make improvements, but he is a stickler for making and enjoying the rather useless Drag Buster. With the motto, "A weapon should be used only when it can be used well," he modified it in a bad way.
　Although it was very powerful, the equipment level was too high, and it ended up gathering dust in the inventory. It was an equipment that used a lot of materials and had no practical use.
　That【Drug Buster】is now being remodeled as an option for the【Waste 13】magic bike, and has been reborn as a fine magic weapon. 　

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"That ...... something?
What are you doing?　This looks like a weapon, but when it's finished, it will be quite large, won't it?
Yes, it is. Will it be as long as I am tall?　If you attach sword parts to it, it will be as heavy as a super-heavy giant sword, and it is a flawed weapon that will choose its user.
"Hmm, at ......?　What is this weapon for?　It seems to me that it is intended for large demons.
It's designed to deal with dragons. Well, the sword part is a hobby.

　Count Ilkhansu picked up each of the parts with serious eyes.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"This looks like a ...... ridiculous big sword, but isn't it a ranged weapon like a bow?　Perhaps it is a weapon that shoots out metal. ...... Great. Can you make a magic tool as good as this?


"I'm afraid this weapon is too heavy. I'm afraid even the knights won't be able to handle it. The greater the power, the greater the recoil. If you use it, your body will be blown away by the impact.
"What level do I need to be to use it?
Since it's a modified weapon, you'll need a rating of at least 800. It is impossible to wield it as a sword without a higher rating. As a personal weapon, though, it's defective.
"Why don't you just fix it?　If it's such a great weapon, I think it would be effective if it were placed in a fortress.

　This was an unfortunate turn of events. I was playing with it in my spare time when I was spotted by a national dignitary.
　I thought I had been careless, but it was too late now.

I'm sure it's very effective. But ...... useful tools are always used in war. I'm not going to sell it. I don't want to be the father of genocide.
"Hmm ......, that's true. If we get this many weapons, some foolish people will start a war. Even if it's controlled by the state, it's controlled by people. I don't think an honorable spirit can last forever.
"Aren't there people in politics who put profits first and don't consider the damage?　If I'm going to be taken advantage of by such people, I'll run away to another country. I'm rather serious. ......
That would be a loss for our country. So you're saying we should build our own?
I suppose you could put it that way. What we make ourselves is used in war. It's such an unpleasant thing for a production worker.

　Weapons made by others are sold in large quantities and used in war. Xelloss doesn't see this as a problem.
　He doesn't like the fact that his creations are used as tools to kill each other.
　Before that, he had no intention of selling weapons he made as a hobby to others.

But there are so many parts. Isn't this going to take a lot of time to maintain?
"It can't be denied that there are a lot of fixed parts for durability reasons. Well, you'll get used to it.
What are you planning to fight with all these weapons you've made? Your talent is something that we as a nation cannot ignore.
A wyvern, perhaps. The scales are too hard and thick to be defeated by ordinary swords, and you really need a weapon this big to penetrate the thick bones.
That's great. ....... Would you like to work for my country?
I don't have a patriotic spirit, and I refuse to work in a job where I have to be responsible. To be honest, I'm tired of it. ...... human relations.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　But the national dignitaries were persistent. In any case, the level of civilization is low, so just because you turn it down doesn't mean you're giving up.
　The same was true for Count Ilkhansu.

I'm a good friend of the Duke of Solistair, but if he tries to force me, I'll go to another country. I don't even want to be a court mage.
Isn't it usually the other way around?　I thought all mages were supposed to aim for the top.
I don't want to be an authority figure. If you don't have anything on your back, you can do whatever you want with your research, and if you get bored, you can always try something else. It doesn't work that way in a national research institute. Well, I'm aiming higher in a different way.
I'm sure your talents will allow you to research freely, but is that not enough for you?
In return, you would have to provide your research to the government, right?　I don't like the idea of creating something dangerous and then having it used without my knowledge. Looking at the current situation of the mages, it is very, very ......
"Nuh ......

　In the past, there were fierce quarrels among mages in the corridors of the royal palace, but lately the factional strife has been dying down. The factions have been struggling to improve their treatment of each other due to some duke's dark activities and financial difficulties.
　In the past, they had used their titles and high offices to keep things in check, but now that the Solistare faction was gaining power, they could no longer apply pressure from above as they had in the past.
　If you don't give in to their demands, the mages will be transferred to the Solistare faction, which will lead to a loss of influence within the organization.
　If you're in the upper echelons of the Mage Order, you've been doing whatever you want, and when the cash flow gets tight, of course your subordinates are going to get the short end of the stick.
　As a result of continuing to demand recklessness from their subordinates, they will all strike at once, and the mages in the upper echelons will be cornered.
　The end of the money was the end of the relationship. It was a self-inflicted wound.

I'm sorry, but I don't find the position of court mage all that appealing.
Don't you ever think of using your talent to help others?
I do.　I do. I do it of my own volition, to the people I see.
Don't you ever think of doing something bigger for more people?　Isn't that a waste of talent? With your talent, the government will fund as much research as you want. What would you do if the king ordered you to do it?
It's a matter of subjectivity. With all due respect, the Count may think I'm wasting my talent, but I'm not wasting it because I'm acting on my own conviction. If I were forced to contribute to my country, I would be the first to abandon it.



　Count Ilhans thought that the mage in front of him would bite if he treated him as well as the other mages.
　But on the contrary, he was shocked to find that the mage completely denied that he had any intention of serving the country.
　He even said that he would easily abandon the country if we tried to force him with power. It is dangerous to leave the mage in front of me, but if I force him, he will easily go to another country.
　In other words, he has no value to the magical kingdom of Solistair. No, he understood that the power of the state and the royal order meant nothing to the mage in front of him.

I'm sure you've heard of it, but it's a little late for that. Well, I do take on simple jobs from time to time.
I'm sure you'll be happy with that, though.　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that the court mages have no trouble funding their research.
I'm not in any trouble now.　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web and also to make sure that you are getting the most out of it. There is nothing attractive about being a court mage.

　He was invincible. Their values are fundamentally different from those of other mages, and they have no cards to bargain with.
　If authority has no appeal, it is obvious that he has no intention of obeying the state, no matter what he says.

"Then why are you so close to the Duke of Creston? You're working for him, aren't you?
It's not all the time, and I live a pretty free life. ....... I appreciate your concern, but let's just call it a day.

　In other words, it was a roundabout rejection of the need to discuss the matter.
　The scouting was pointless from the beginning.

"By the way, I've accepted your escort, but I haven't heard your schedule. I've been told that I'll only be escorting you to the capital of the Atollum Empire and that you're free to do whatever you want after that.
I see. ...... According to the schedule, we should be meeting up with the warrior corps of the Atrum Empire soon.
The warrior order?　It's not a knightly order?
In that country, most of the people are warriors. Most of the people are stronger than the average knight and will join the fight in times of emergency. It's not a country, it's more like a tribe of nations.
"The Winged People......[Rufale Tribe]. The first people created by the God of Creation, a race that was later called the Angels.

　It is said that in the God of Creation religion, the God of Creation created seven races after he created the world.
　The first of these races was the winged people, the Rufail.
　The first of these races was the winged people, the【Rufail】. After that, he created the remaining six races, but the five races mixed with each other and split off into multiple races.
　However, only the【Rufail Tribe】did not mix with the other races, and still lived as they once did.
　It could be said that they are a pure ancient species. Another race that refused to mix with others was the dragon.

No wonder the four gods hate them, the first race created by the god of creation. If such a race still existed, it wouldn't be surprising if their doctrine failed at some point.
You know a lot. Yes, and because ...... they are still in their ancient form, they are stronger than the heroes.
They're better at magic and they're stronger than humans. They're also the only race that can fight dragons properly.
Hmm. That's why we've decided to join forces with them. Their state system is unique, but they don't kill each other. It's very peaceful.

The Roofail nation of Atrum has a royal family, but the government of the nation is run entirely by relatives.
　The rest of the people are relatively free to live as they please, doing business or farming.
　The political system is similar to that of Japan during the Warring States Period, although it may seem rather goofy. And the royal family was overwhelmingly more powerful than the rest of the Roofail.

The only thing they don't seem to know is offensive magic. The power of magic is great, but in front of the large number of priests in the Holy Law God Kingdom of Metee, the power of sacred magic is almost completely reduced.
It's because of the War of the Evil Gods. Was it carved on a tablet or something?

　To be precise, they were living in a futuristic city similar to Ether Lante, but it was destroyed by the evil gods.
　After the War of the Evil Gods, those who survived wandered around looking for a safe place to live and settled in the mountainous region we know today. They were on the verge of extinction, but over a long period of time, they have been able to rebuild their families.

"Speak of the devil, ......, they're patrolling, aren't they?
They will meet up with the warrior corps of the Atrum Empire at the halfway point and they will escort you from there.
You never know when the Holy Justice Kingdom of Metis will try to sabotage you.
I'm not sure what to make of it.

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　By the time he had finished assembling the noisy weapon, the carriage carrying the diplomats from the magical kingdom of Solistair had safely reached the designated rendezvous point.
　There, armed sky warriors lined up in an orderly fashion to welcome the dignitaries who carried the fate of their respective countries on their shoulders.
　From them, Xelloss sensed an unusual kind of fighting spirit, different from those he had seen before.

"In Sword and Sorcery, they weren't this much of a fighting people~......

　Xellos was a little puzzled by the different appearance of the Roofail people from his own knowledge.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
　He realized that once a culture has been destroyed, it can never be recovered.

　"General Russei Imara," he said.　

"General Lusei Imara, we have a delegation from the magical kingdom of Solistair!
"Thank you. Please do not be rude to them. Please do not be rude. The meeting with this country is very important for the fate of our country.



　The Kurowinged General, General Russei Imara, listened to the reports of his men and urged them to refrain from acting in an unbecoming manner.
　She is a female general with shoulder-length black hair, but she is one of the five most powerful warriors in the Imperial Kingdom of Atrum. For this reason, she was called the "Kuro Heavenly General" and was a person who was trusted by her subjects.
　She is now of age. Inwardly, she feels impatient that she has missed her chance to marry and is looking for a good partner, but unfortunately, she cannot find a man who can match her.
　The main reason for this is that she is too strong.
　Because she is too powerful, she is feared and respected, but she is not seen as a woman at all.
　A major reason for this is that she has publicly stated that she would never enter into a marriage contract with a man weaker than herself, and has even been rejected for an arranged marriage because of this misstatement.
　She usually wore a mask to cover her face, and people around her said that she had abandoned her womanhood to protect her country. In reality, she is extremely shy and blushing, and cannot look people in the face when she is barefaced.
　Few people knew the truth, except for a few.

If I don't find someone soon, I'm going to be ...... a dead end for the rest of my life. I'm already twenty-two. My childhood friends and acquaintances are all married, so why can't I find someone? I shouldn't have said what I did. ......

　Hindsight is 20/20. She was a woman and a strong man.
　She was also a woman, and she had a maidenly desire to have a strong man protect her.
　However, there was no strong man who could protect her. On the contrary, the people around her saw her as a warrior, and the mask she wore to hide her face from the world seemed to be a sign of her determination as a warrior to protect her country.
　In spite of her heart, the environment around her makes her miss more and more marriage opportunities.
　In addition, she was the youngest member of the country's royal family, and if she wanted to marry, she needed to have the right status.

"I don't need status. You don't need to be good at it. ....... I want a partner: ......

　Although she was at an age when she dreamed of marriage, she did not plan for the future.
　In a world where polygamy and polyandry are accepted, it doesn't matter if the other person is married or not. I had come to think that it was enough if they took care of me, and they did not have to be strong enough to protect me.
　In other words, he compromised because he was worried about being late, but before he could answer that question, people around him had already stopped thinking about letting him marry.
　The reason for this was, as I said before, his misspoken words, and the people around him simply respected her wishes.
　Her own words and actions, and the attention of those around her, were all spinning out of control.

"My... idiot. ......

　No amount of regret could undo her past gaffes.
　Her back was sooty.

"General Lusay, your messenger has arrived. They're almost here, sir.
"Well, line up and greet the messenger. I don't think those pagans are going to stay idle. Stay alert.
Ha!

　They may be people, but they are warriors. They value civility and discipline. They have no mercy for their enemies.
　The Roofail, who once boasted a population equal to that of humans, are now a mere ethnic minority.
　Perhaps because of their closed environment and the deepening of the blood of their own people, they are now suffering from a declining birthrate.
　They predicted that they would eventually perish if they did not bring in new blood from outside. It was at this time that the magical kingdom of Solistea approached me with a plan to build an underground highway.
　In the midst of a serious conflict with the Holy Law Goddess Kingdom of Metis, they decided to take part in this project to protect their species.
　They are not interested in past glory. They simply wanted to survive in this world, so they decided to involve friendly nations and use the underground ruins that the dwarves had built.
　After decades of work, their wish was fulfilled and the two countries were connected by a road. This will allow more goods to come and go, and will have an impact on the improvement of people's lives.
　The problem is the headquarters of the four religions they oppose. If we don't destroy the infidels who recklessly summon the brave and avenge the world, the war will continue.

"We can't let up yet. This is where the real battle begins.

　Now that we're finally at the starting line, the battle that we can't afford to lose will begin in earnest.
　But there is no such thing as ancient technology in the current Atrum Empire.
　They can use magic, but their knowledge has already been lost. They are a race of people with special abilities that can transform magic at will, even without a magic formula.

I see it. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... That's a pretty impressive carriage. The knights are well-trained.
"But not good enough to fight the brave. No. ...... What is it?　I feel a tremendous presence. Is this really a person?

　You can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time.
　There is definitely someone who is stronger than him, and his presence can be detected even if he hides himself.

This is a sign that ......
You'll be able to get a lot more than that. But don't be disrespectful. That country is our ally.
At your service.

　The carriage stops, surrounded by knights, and the door opens, revealing a gray-robed mage.
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I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I've seen it before.　But ...... that's not us either .......

　A mage emerged from the carriage with a huge sword-shaped staff in his hand.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It was stronger than he was. .......
　After the mage, a well-dressed nobleman steps out of the carriage.



"Thank you for your service as my escort. My name is Ilkhansu, Diplomatic Attaché of the Magical Kingdom of Solistea.
I am Lusei Imara, general of the Atollum Imperial Guard. Thank you for your long journey. We will be your guards from now on, so please take care of us.
"Oh, it is very reassuring to have a general from the Kuro Sky as our escort.
"I am still a young man, but... I'm still a young man, but what about the mage in the back?　From the looks of it, I can see that you are quite skilled. May I ask your name?
"What, me?　I'm just a mercenary for hire. Don't worry about it.

　To Lusay, he didn't look like a mere mage.
　I've never heard of a mage who could carry a sword as tall as he is and carry it easily in one hand.
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"No, I've never met anyone as strong as you before. If I fought you, I would probably lose. If you are so powerful, it is the nature of a warrior to want to know your name.
Is that how it is?　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
"Free?　You're that good, but you don't serve your country?
I don't like working for the government. I don't like being ordered around by my superiors.
What ....... No, a person's way of life is up to the individual. I don't like being ordered around by my superiors. That's one way to live.
"Well, you can take a simple job, but I don't want you to rely on me. It suits me to take it easy.

　The gray-robed mage looks fishy.
　But if you look closely, you'll see that all of his equipment is top-notch. You can find a number of different types of shoes and boots that you can choose from.
　The huge sword-like staff in his hand closely resembles the weapon of the legendary [Dragon Slayer].
　You can see even if you don't want to, that he is a much more powerful person than an ordinary mage.

I'm sure you'll agree. ....... I'm not sure what to make of it. You'd better start moving. After all, we don't know if there are any vile people hiding around here.
"Right. Then let's get the guards on .......
Oh, there they are. There's a group of deva-game watching .......
"What?

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　--And then he pulled the trigger with his finger.

　With a roar that echoed in his stomach, a fireball was created and something shot out from the cylindrical object attached to the sword.
　The shot gouged out a number of trees in the forest, and the trees fell with a cracking sound.
　When Lusay saw the figures being thrown out of the falling trees, he realized that the enemy had already entered the country.

"Enemy attack!

　The warriors of the Atrum Empire and the knights guarding them readied their weapons and shields and immediately went into a battle stance.
　The warriors started to run towards the forest to defeat the enemy. But .......

　--Turn!　Ta-ta-ta-ta--n!

"Gaaaah!
Guaaaaaaaah!

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm not sure what to make of that.　A flintlock gun?

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"Are these brave men trying to create a horrible battlefield in this world?　If you produce something like that, your military strategy will change drastically.
Do you know what that weapon is?
Yes, it's a weapon from the world of the ...... heroes. It's a very old weapon, though. It's not supposed to fire in rapid succession, but you can make up for that by increasing the number. It's a nasty weapon. If you use a shield with barrier magic, you should be able to defend against it.

　With that said, the mage readied his massive sword and launched another attack against the enemy.
　With a roar, the bullets shot into the forest ahead of them, landing on the ground and simultaneously blowing away the enemy with the surrounding earth and sand.
　In terms of power, the mage was far superior.

"My brave warriors, shield up and use your defensive magic!　That weapon can't fire continuously. That weapon can't fire continuously. If we can get inside the enemy's territory, we'll have the advantage!
「「「「「 Ooohhhh! 」」」」」

　With Lusei's inspiration, the warriors strengthen their defenses with shield magic on top of their shields and challenge the enemy to fill the chaos of the situation.


　The ball of lead from the flintlock gun was blocked by the shield and the barrier magic, so it was not a decisive blow.
　Then a scream went up in the forest.