"But even if you could handle that sword, could you handle ......?
What do you mean?

　When I asked, Avril turned her back and said.

Follow me. Where I live, there is a sword that you are looking for.

　And then he started walking towards the hut.

　Hmm ......, you mean follow me.
　From the way Averill was talking, it seemed that the item from the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth was there.


What kind of items are in the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth?
"I'm looking forward to it.
"But I'm curious about what Avril-san said.


　Lara and the other three were also curious.

　We followed Avril's back and moved to the front of the hut.

Come on in.

　Avril invited us to step inside the hut.

It's quite spacious inside, isn't it?

　Inside, there were minimal household items such as tables and beds, but a large bookshelf filled with books stood out.
　Glancing at the spines of the books, it seems that most of them are about magic.

　Nice place.
　It seems to be a good place to study and train magic.

"So, ......, what's with the sword?
"Here.

　Avril stood in front of the bookcase and held up her hand.
　He stood in front of the bookcase and raised his hand.

"Oh, the bookshelf moved!

　Lara exclaimed in surprise.

　Just as she had said, the bookshelf made a gurgling sound and began to move, splitting into two, one on each side.
　And behind the bookshelf, there was a dark hole.

The items of the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth are stored in this depths. Follow me.

　Avril walked into the hole and started down the stairs that seemed to lead to the basement.


　We followed Avril and eventually arrived at a dimly lit basement.


This is the sword.


　Avril pointed at it.
　In the corner of the room, there was a hideous sword.

"Oh, ......, that's quite something.
Do you know what it is?
"Yeah.

　I move my head vertically.

　The sword was wrapped in a chain and fixed to the wall as if it were sealed.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

I'm not sure.
I'm sure it's what they call a 'magic sword'. Avril, is that right?

　I turned to Avril and she nodded curiously.

You see... I found an extraordinary sword in the Treasure Labyrinth. I didn't expect them to have such a magical sword. ......

　Demon Sword.
　In general, magical swords are said to have immense power because they contain a huge amount of evil magic power.

　But on the other hand, they are often cursed with a kind of curse that makes it impossible for ordinary users to handle them.

　A thousand years ago, there were magic swords that could make the wielder lose his mind and turn him into an evil thought just by holding them.
　That's why people began to call them "demon" swords, as a sign of awe.

"Is it difficult for Averill to handle this magic sword?
"Hmm. It's not very good.

　Avril gritted her teeth in frustration.

I brought this magic sword back with me after I returned from the Treasure Labyrinth. I brought it back with me after I returned from the Treasure Labyrinth, and I've been waiting for someone who can handle it for a long time. But for the past thirty years, not even ...... one person has been able to reach me.

　I see your point.
　Of course, it's hard to imagine that Avril took up residence in such an inconvenient place for that reason alone.
　But I guess that's part of the reason.

Why is it so difficult to handle?

　When Marise asked, Avril began to speak in a low tone of voice.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
The sword is ......?
That's what a magic sword is. I also tried to handle it somehow. But ...... this magic sword is terrible. I was confident in my magical abilities, but I couldn't even hold it for five seconds.

　Avril shrugged her shoulders.
　Even she could do that.
　In my opinion, Lara and her friends could be sucked dry of all their magic power just by holding a magic sword, and their minds could collapse.

"Well, ...... this magic sword. I'm not sure if you can handle it.

　Avril looks at me as if she's testing me.

　I see.
　I guess this is the final test, so to speak.



　But there's no need to worry.
　I slowly walked up to the magic sword.


"Handle it?　No, no. I'm going to support this sword.


　I picked up the sword and yanked on it as if I were tearing off the chain.

"What the ......!

　Avril's eyes widened.

　The moment she grasps the sword, a mysterious voice flows into her brain.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

　It was probably the voice from the magic sword.
　It's a voice that jumbles my brain.

"Shut up. Stop whispering.

　I kicked the voice out of my mind and poured magic power into it, and it gradually became smaller and smaller until it disappeared.

"Hey, are you okay?

　Avril asks in a shaky voice.

I'm fine. It was quite a magical sword, though. I sent more magic into it than it could pull in, and it served me right away. Now he'll obey me.
The magic sword has recognized you, ......?　I'm not sure how much magic power I had.　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.
I'm sure you've heard of it.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I'd like to give it a try.

　I'd like to try a few slashes.

　Yeah, it's light.
　It was a selfish sword at first, but once you got it accepted, it was easy to handle.


So, the magic sword has accepted Kurt as its master?
I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
Kurt, wow.


　Lara, Marise and Cynthia also praised me.

And Avril. I have a favor to ask you: ......
"You don't have to say it.

　Avril's voice trembled with excitement as she continued.

This magic sword is yours. If you have a righteous heart as well as strength, you can trust the magic sword to me. Please take care of the sword at .......

　Thank you.

　I've finally been able to get my hands on a decent sword in this day and age.

　However, for me, this magic sword is not yet complete.
　There is still room for it to grow by making improvements.
　Thinking about it, I was now looking forward to it.