Dealing with traffickers means that there is an extremely high likelihood of a battle.
　We have to prepare for that.

　So, I came to the armor shop in Ganz.

''Hello.''
Oh, it's you.

　When I entered the store, I closed the book Ganz was reading with a snap.

''Nya ... are you free?''
Haha, you're a very articulate little girl.
You don't have any time to spare.
We're taking a break.
'You're taking a break and you're reading a book?　That would make me even more tired, wouldn't it?
That's just Kanade.
Oh, my God!

　Tania's tsukkomi and Kanade is gawking!　He gave me a look like this.

My work is all about moving my body," he said. I have to use my brain from time to time, or I'll get rusty. So what's the matter with you today?
I thought you might be armed by now.
Oh, that's right. It's ready.

　Ganz tucked the book away on a shelf and disappeared into the back of the store once.
　Often he waited.
　Ganz came back with a dagger in his hand.

Here, this is my masterpiece that I made for Rayne.

　He handed me the dagger.
　He pulled it out of its scabbard and checked the blade.

　What kind of metal is it made of?
　The blade was flaming red and the blade was slightly warped.

''It's beautiful I can't help but admire it.
'My sister must have a dangerous taste for fawning over a blade.
'Does Luna want to embarrass Sora?'
Mmm!
Well then, it's war.
No fighting... no fighting?

　The sisters glaring at each other were being admonished by Nina.
　It's a rather common sight these days.

　They can't seem to continue fighting in front of Nina, so they settle the contradiction.
　They seem to think that it's bad for education or something like that, just in case.

''Hmm?''

　While checking the dagger, he found something odd.
　There was something unfamiliar on the hilt.

''Is this........the trigger?''

　Is it a switch of some kind?
　The trigger is installed on the hilt.
　Is there some kind of mechanism that makes the blade pop out when the trigger is pulled?

Ganz, what is this?
Hmmm... that's the fruit of my research.
You mean like a blade ejection?
Hmph. I'm not that naive.

　If so, what's the point?

　I look at him curiously, and Gantz smirks.
　It's a look that says he's dying to explain.
　This is the part of you that's like a child.
　Maybe it's the stubborn, therefore single-minded, juvenile part of him that's still there.

'Explain it to me, please.'
Okay.

　It seems that he was waiting for those words, and Ganz happily began to explain.

This is a weapon made exclusively for Rain. Even if someone else had it in their hands, it would not be able to show its true value.
My own...?
Lane's a beast tamer, and he uses the strongest of them all, the little girls. That's what I noticed. The dagger is capable of storing the power of the young ladies. And by doing so, it can create tremendous destructive power.
'This dagger has our power?　Nya, that's amazing. I can't believe you could make something like that.
'But can we really do that?　From the looks of it, it looks a bit like a strange dagger.
Is that a detriment to my masterpiece?
'It's not like that, but you didn't actually try it, did you?　You worry about whether it's really going to work.

　What Tania says is also fair.
　If it were to go off in the middle of an actual battle, it would be all over the place.

"Do you mind if I give it a try?
All right, follow me.

　Ganz disappears into the back of the store.
　I followed him outside and reached the back of the store.

　The back of the store was a little square.
　A target made of wood had been set up, and it looks like a test slaying is taking place here.

''First of all........''

　Image of a virtual enemy.
　Hold the dagger and swing it from right to left.
　Next, from left to top.
　Finally, strike from top to bottom.

　Turn the dagger around and stow it in its scabbard.

'Oooh, Rain, that's cool!'
Snap, snap....

　Kanade and Nina's cheering makes me a little embarrassed.

'Hmm.'

　The dagger is quite comfortable to use.
　It feels more comfortable in my hand than any other dagger I've ever held in my hand.
　And it's not too heavy or too light, just the right amount of salt.

''Phew!''

　I lightly slashed at the wood of the target.
　The tree was cut in two along the trajectory of the blade.

''The sharpness is fine........''

　This one is fine for normal use.
　Or rather, I can't complain about it.
　It's the best dagger I've ever known.

　If there's one thing that bothers me...
　It's probably the gimmick that Ganz was talking about, after all.
　Putting the power of the strongest species on the dagger.
　How effective would it be?

'I'd like to use the gimmick Gantz was talking about, how do I do it?'

　He called out to Gantz, who was watching the test slash, "It's easy to use.

It's easy to use. First of all, anyone can join hands with the missus.
A hand?

　He said he was going to add strength to it, so...
　Is it like holding hands to share your power or something like that?

Well.....
""Yes!!!"
...Yes, yes...

　Can someone help me with this?
　As I turned to say this, everyone raised their hands in unison.

'I was the first to raise my hand!
What are you talking about? I know what I'm talking about!
'All you need for an experiment is the ability to observe things dispassionately. Sola is the best person for the job.
I am the most useful to you!
I'd like to help Lane.

　There is a bee and a spark between everyone.
　Everyone looks at me in unison and asks.

''Who are you going to choose?''
"...er, uh...

　Why am I so motivated to do this...?
　It's just an experiment...

'Uh ... well then, Nina. Please.
Oh yeah!

　I chose Nina as my partner in a safe place.
　Although everyone else looked frustrated, they couldn't complain about Nina and didn't do anything odd.



　For some reason, my tone became strangely coy, and Nina took my hand in hers.
　When I squeezed back, Nina's three tails twitched.

　What's the matter with her?
　I'm not doing anything crazy, just holding your hand...

Well so what can I do about it?
You can try pulling the trigger in that situation.
How's that?

　When you pull the trigger....
　I felt something flowing in from my linked hands.
　At the same time, the blade of the dagger shines.

''This is........''
Now!
Huh!

　At Ganz's cue, I reflexively move my body.
　I let go of Nina's hand and hold my dagger.
　Stepping into the ground as if to kick the ground, she faces the target and charges.
　He swings the shining dagger down in one fell swoop!

　Gosh, gahhhh!!!!

　...and the target, which was made of wood, shattered into pieces.

　Oh, come on.
　What a destructive force this is too much bullshit.
　Nope.
　Since we're borrowing the power of the most powerful species, is this normal?

Hmm, it looks like the experiment is working.
It's a success because...
What's the matter with you?
I don't have any use for it, but I have no complaints.

　I wish it was gone, but it's not.
　If we were to fight the demon race again we would need this power at that time.
　The odds are probably low, but it's better to be prepared.

The name of that weapon is 'Kamui'!
Thank you. I'll take good care of it.

　Thus, I got a new weapon.