It was strange.

　Not only Radey, but for some reason, even I was being squeezed by the previous brave Arantzill.
　Why?

Mr. Dariel.

　Just before the game starts, Radey speaks to me in a whisper.

'Be careful. I haven't had a chance to say it before, but Master Alanziel is buying you big time.
What?

　When did you ever have the opportunity to raise your stock like that, even though you just met him?

''It's been since you were in the Demon King's army. Master Aranzir warned me to be careful, saying that the Four Heavenly Kings had a powerful assistant. Now that I think back, it must have been about Anata!

　Seriously?
　It's Radie who learned about my background after the Zebiantes attack, but that's the only advice I can give you.

''It's not that Arantzill-sama didn't pay attention to you at all during your time in the Demon King's Army. You don't know what might lead you to connect with your past memories, so be careful!

　That's what I'm saying.
　How am I supposed to be careful?

　He begrudgingly advances in front of an already motivated Arantzill.

'You've been sneaking around for quite a while. I wonder what advice you got from Radey?
You're such a merciless person, you'll die if you mess up.

　I can't tell the truth, so I play it off well.
　But as expected, your identity won't be revealed just by putting swords together.

　I learned how to handle weapons and aura after I was fired from the Demon King's Army.
　Since the way of fighting to put aura into weapons is originally only for the human race, it will be more and more removed from suspicion for Arantzill, who doesn't doubt that I am a demon race in the past.

　Then the only question is whether or not you can survive a normal fight.
　That old man doesn't seem to be as tame as he looks.

　We have to make it through this without taking any damage....

"Radie tells me that she's staying in the village to have you at her party.
'Huh...'

　That little girl is really talking out of her ass...!

I don't think that's the only reason, though.
I'm sure he has a good eye for people. I'm sure that's why he was chosen to be a hero of the day, not because of his ability. I'm going to have to wait and see what he has in store for me.

　Alanziel holds his sword.

'What about your weapon?　Are you going to stand there unarmed?
I don't care.

　I hid the Hermes sword in knife form behind my hand as usual........
　..................Oh!

　There was a sound of clashing metal with a gakin.

　Arantzill came at me again with the speed of a thunderclap. With his outstretched Hermes sword, he prevents the sword.

''Ah, abuinne!　I said I didn't mind, but how can you slash an unarmed opponent without hesitation?
Actually, I knew about your weapon. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. It's a curious weapon.

　Radey?
　Did he just talk?
　Isn't she really so light-hearted!

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of these three traits in a single weapon. The times have moved on, haven't they? It's a weapon that was unimaginable when I was in service.

　But Arantzill, raising his sword and attacking.
　I completely stave off the onslaught.

You can't show that versatility without the ability of the user. Aura aptitude is inherently biased. There are not many adventurers who are able to adapt to three out of the four characteristics.

　'No, I'd say none at all,' said Arantzill.

'I hear you're an exception, so that's why your crazy equipment fits in well with you.
That's why the drunken man who created this entrusted me with this thing!

　The onslaught, which did not cease even during the conversation, I desperately fought against it.
　With my Hermes sword, which changes form at a dizzying pace, I distract my opponent.

''I'll cut with my sword form!

　and then poke them in stock form!
　He tricked and distracted them and somehow managed to compete with his demonically strong predecessor, the hero.

　.........If you think about it, this is an extraordinary thing.
　I'm just a lowly dark soldier in the Demon King's army, and I'm fighting a brave man?
　To the previous brave men who fought evenly with the esteemed Lady Granberza?

　I'm starting to feel very fearful.

''That's nasty, that weapon...!

　Grandpa Smith in heaven, are you watching?
　Your last work is confirmed by the greatest of the best.

The only thing more frightening than your weapons is the weapon itself. The weapon is a transformational weapon, as it unbiasedly displays multiple aura characteristics in full force. If anyone but you were to pick it up, it would be nothing more than trash.
Don't talk like that!
There's a certainty in Radie's eyes. You are the most powerful adventurer in the world.

　With that, Arantzill threw away his sword.
　Why did he throw it away?
　Have you had enough of fighting?

I'm going to make you feel real. I'd be doing you a disservice.
What?
People don't believe there's an all-rounder like you. Every adventurer has an aura trait that he or she is good at and aura trait that he or she is not good at. If there is no weakness, then that means you are a poor dexterity who is not good at anything.

　With the pros, there are always cons that should be the other side of the equation.
　If you're so inclined, my whole attribute set-up was an anomaly.

"But I'm not surprised to see you. Seeing a jack-of-all-trades with all the aura traits. Seeing someone who isn't supposed to be. Do you know why?
I don't know!
Because there are other adventurers like you. Me.

　Aranziel took out a new weapon.
　It was a long stick.
　He also wore a small circular shield - and a buckler on his left arm.

"A stick..., a hit?
Wouldn't you agree?

　Arantzill swung his stick around and hit me in the eye.
　There was something disgusting about it.
　I avoid it without preventing it.

Good call.

　The tree that was just behind me took a direct hit from the stick instead of me....
　It was slashed into rings.

　It was just a stick and cut the tree!
　I didn't snap it off!

　The cross-section of the slashed tree was as flat as a table.

''There's no rule that you have to use a weapon with a blade to create a slash aura.

　While holding up a stick, he says, "If you have an aura of slashing beyond the limit, you can turn a mere blunt blade into a sharp one.

"With an aura of extreme slashing, even a simple blunt instrument can be turned into a sharp blade. And the sting.

　I stick out a stick.

　I dodged this one in disgust and dodged, too, and stuck it deep into another tree behind me, making a hole.

'Slash (slash) sting (poke) hit (strike). A simple stick is the most suitable weapon to utilize all three characteristics. Add to that a small shield and all aura traits can be covered.''

　In other words, the brave Arantzill is an all-around type that can make full use of all aura characteristics.
　Just like me....

It's not quite as adaptable as your wonder weapon. But you don't seem to have an immediate guard form?
It's a work in progress.
So you're a jack-of-all-trades yourself. Very interesting.

　When the chatter is over, he comes down on me with a stick up.
　I intercept.
　I'll be able to intercept their attacks, so Arantzill has the advantage in offense and defense.

　I'd like to take advantage of changing the Hermes Sword into a form appropriate for each aura, but if it's poorly transformed, the transformation movement itself could be an opening.
　From the point of view of this unprecedentedly strong enemy.
　Aranzir's stick technique, which mixed the three aura characteristics, had reached the point of perfection.

　At this rate, the difference in experience would be enough to push him over the edge?

''Hard, you........!

　Arantzill says while attacking.

'It's not just a way of fighting that relies on extraordinary aura aptitude. It's a solid and truly irritating way to fight. You're anticipating it, aren't you?　Do you have any military experience?
Come on...!
'Don't you think you're a little too precise in your anticipation?　It's as if you've seen my fighting style beforehand. Then I'll be more hands-off!

　Aranzir jumped away from me and took his distance.

　Blitzed, I could predict his next move in my mind.
　And how to deal with it.

　I put an excessive aura on the Hermes sword.

''Awesome Emperor Splitting Sky!''

　A high-level aura slash that far surpasses the 'Splitting Sky', used only by the previous hero Arantzill.

　This is a great technique that should have no other two in this world, but they clashed head on.