I Possessed The Villain’s Childhood Friend

13 – Vulcanus – 2

Holy Sword.

The strongest sword that is said to contain the energy of the stars.

Simply holding it increases the owner’s various abilities.

Although it appeared in the original work, auto-healing, body strengthening, protection magic, confusion immunity, etc.

If it wasn’t for it, ‘She heals the wounded world’ was the original Deus Ex Machina that you can be sure would have had a bad ending.

So it was natural for readers to be curious about the identity of the blacksmith who made the holy sword.

Even at first he was portrayed as an important figure.

But at some point, the blacksmith of the holy sword naturally started not being mentioned.

Readers also gradually lost interest.

In the end, the identity was not revealed until the end, and it was the first time I knew that such a device was called a MacGuffin.

“So? Does looking for me mean you want the Holy Sword?”

The next day.

As we rode in the carriage, Marinenn asked me.

Of course, having a holy sword would make it easier in many ways, but even the things that shouldn’t change will change.

I was fully aware of that fact, so I shook my head.

“That’s not true. All I want is a custom-made sword that is perfect for me.”

“Hey. The Holy Sword might be the perfect sword for you.”

“There’s no way that would be the case, and even if it were, I think it would be too heavy for me.”

The Holy Sword is a weapon used by the Crown Prince to defeat Avatar.

I didn’t want to twist the future into the worst situation by rushing into my hands.

“It’s amazing. Normally, those who came to Vulcan after hearing the rumors were always looking for the holy sword.”

“Then do you want me to want the holy sword?”

“No? I rather liked it. Doesn’t that mean you’re looking for me, the blacksmith, not the holy sword?”

Marinen smiled, revealing his fangs, as if he was really happy.

But. She continued.

“I won’t give my sword to anyone I approve of. Thanks for the food. Thank you for letting me ride the carriage. Customization is another story, though.”

“It’s okay. If I can be recognized by the blacksmith who made the holy sword, it would be an honor for me too.”

“As expected, I like you.”

“Then is it a pass?”

“That is not true. Let’s go to Vulcanus and talk about it.”

“Okay.”

“Then why is it a rumor?”

As soon as the custom-made story came to an end, Reina opened her mouth.

“What are you talking about?”

“I believe in the fact that Mary is the blacksmith who forged the holy sword.”

However, there was a bit of disbelief in Reina’s eyes when she said that.

Okay. The Holy Sword is a legendary sword.

Even in the original work, everyone doubted that until he got his hands on the Holy Sword.

“Then you can increase your reputation by spreading the truth. If you inform the imperial family, it is an achievement that will lead you to the position of nobility. Still, why does the existence of the Holy Sword spread only through rumors? I have such a question.”

In other words, Reina’s question is definitely persuasive.

To be honest, I still had doubts in my heart.

A question that doubted her might be offensive, but Marinen rather smiled and nodded her head.

“Your lady is a bit troubled.”

“… What does that mean?”

“Just like that!”

Reina’s frowned eyes were so cold that I inadvertently flinched at her.

But Marinen didn’t seem to care.

“Well, I’ll give you an answer. The reason is simple. Holy swords are made because of luck.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t get me wrong. I am confident in my skills. Among the blacksmiths of Vulcan, you will be at least three fingers. However, it is also true that the holy sword requires luck. If every sword I make is a holy sword, the monsters of the continent will be annihilated?”

It was certainly persuasive.

If the holy sword becomes as common as common supplies, it wouldn’t be a dream for demon beasts to become extinct.

“Anyway, it was almost luck that I made the holy sword. So don’t brag about it. The moment it was completed, I was so surprised that I passed out, although rumors spread because of it.”

“However, it is true that the Holy Sword was produced, and even if it is luck, it is definitely an achievement….”

Reina continued to push her own opinion, but Ma Linen cut her off at once.

“The achievement is right. But if I get an award from the empire for that reason and become a noble, will I be satisfied? Well. I think I’d rather be angry. I am a blacksmith who makes weapons, not a merchant who sells things made by luck.”

The thing in Marinen’s eyes that said that was something called pride.

“That’s why I don’t brag about the holy sword. What I said to you was a return for the favor, but fundamentally, it was because I believed in you. So, if rumors about the holy sword spread further through this incident, I will throw it away where no one knows. Got it?”

“… All right.”

Reina quietly accepted Marinen’s words.

★

“This is Vulcanus.”

Reina and I were following Marinen.

Anna sent us first to find a place to wait for the wagon.

As I walked down the street, I looked around and saw that there were numerous workshops located along the street.

It was like Vulcanus, the city of blacksmiths.

But if there is something peculiar about it.

“All the buildings look similar.”

As Reina said, the appearance of the workshop was the same except for the smallest details.

Brown roof. A sign depicting a hammer and anvil.

To find out the difference, there was no other way than to read the name written very lightly under the signboard.

“It means that the official blacksmiths recognized in Vulcanus are of similar skill. If there is no blacksmith you want, you can go to any workshop and get what you want.”

Because of this culture of Vulcanus, it took quite a long time to find the holy sword in the original work as well.

Originally, I also planned to visit all workshops.

It was a great fortune to meet Marinen like this.

“This is my workshop and shop.”

The workshop we arrived at with Marinen’s guidance had numerous weapons on display.

Among them, the one that caught my attention was the sword decorated right next to the cash register.

Unlike other swords that sparkle with silver, the blade glows softly in platinum.

It wasn’t fancy. Rather, it could be seen as simplistic.

But the color of the blade convinced me.

That’s a holy sword.

“Are you smart? If you put it on display like that, they wouldn’t be interested in it.”

“hahahaha.”

I replied with an awkward smile.

If I didn’t know the original, I wouldn’t have skipped it.

“Anyway, this is a place that sells swords I made. The workshop is in this basement. Ike, you told me you wanted a custom made?”

“Yes.”

“As I said, I only make orders for people I approve of. So follow me.”

Ma Rinen opened her back door and glanced at me.

She put her feet there and there were stairs leading down to the basement.

“Wait a minute.”

Me and Marinen were going down to the workshop, and Reina grabbed them.

“Can I request a custom production?”

Ma Linen looked her up and down for a moment, then nodded her head lightly.

“Okay. Then the lady also follows. No one will look after you, so be prepared.”

As we descended underground, tools for metallurgy greeted us.

Fire, anvil, hammer, tongs, etc.

“How long are you planning to stay in Vulcanus?”

“I plan to leave by Thursday lunchtime at the latest.”

Today is Saturday. The final of the dance competition is on Friday.

I had to go back at least by Thursday evening so I could have time to get used to the sword.

“Okay. That’s enough.”

Having said that, Marinen approached her red orb in the corner of the studio and blew her magic power into it.

“Ugh?!”

Then, a flame started to burn in an instant in the brazier attached to the wall.

It wasn’t as fragile as the campfire we used yesterday.

It was much hotter than that, a fire that seemed to melt my entire body.

In an instant, the room was enveloped in tremendous heat.

It’s only been a few seconds, but to the point where a lot of sweat starts to flow from my back.

“It’s hot.”

“It’s my first time, so I understand, but hold on. If you want to use a sword, you also need to know how it is made.”

After saying that, Marinen took a seat in front of the furnace.

She must have had that heat all over her body, but her expression didn’t change at all.

“What do you want me to make for you?”

“I am a normal two-handed sword.”

“I’m thinking of a dagger.”

“Yes. I’ll remember it for now.”

With that said, Ma Linen shut her mouth.

She then put the metal she had pulled out from somewhere, and then she started banging with her hammer.

She didn’t open her mouth to anyone.

All I could hear in the workshop was the sound of hammers hitting iron.

Chaaagh!

The steam was so hot that it was difficult for her to breathe.

How many times did I repeat this process?

I thought it would be okay to quit at this point, many times.

But Ma Rinen looked at it with her serious eyes and repeated it naturally without stopping.

As if this much was natural.

Her clothes were already wet with sweat.

When I glanced at her, Reina was as expressionless as usual, but her face was red from the heat.

I didn’t say it because of Marinen’s atmosphere, but we were already at our limit.

She was the only one who was focused without the slightest gasp.

“It’s done.”

With that word, the time she thought had stopped began to flow again.

Ma Rinen immediately stanced her, took her knife from her back pocket, and scraped the ashes off her.

Slowly, a silver blade was revealed.

And scrape off all the black ash that remains of her.

A sharp blade was born.

“This seems to have turned out well for a quick start.”

“Are you finished?”

“Wait a minute. Gotta make her sack.”

Having said that, Ma Linen resumed her work.

But this time she didn’t take very long.

She quickly fashioned a hilt that fit the blade, and she sewed the two together perfectly.

“End.”

What was completed was a two-handed sword of similar length to the one I was originally using.

“Come on, take it.”

“Yes? Maybe this?”

“Don’t worry. There’s no way they’ll make order production this mass-produced. And the lady… Withhold for now.”

“Okay.”

“Time is… 8:30Pm. Are you going to have enough?”

Ma Linen folded her fingers and counted something.

“Well, it will be fine! Follow me, both of you.”

After saying that, Marinen opened the studio door and went up the stairs.

He went back into the store and he found Anna waiting at the counter.

“Is the story over?”

“No, this is the beginning.”

Marinen answered Anna’s question instead.

Then she opened another door next to the door leading down to the studio and went in.

“Is this place?”

“An ordinary garden, a garden.”

As Marinen said, it was a garden with green grass.

But she was no ordinary garden, as she said.

Nothing like flowers grew. There were no tables to prepare refreshments.

It is the only one in the middle of the garden.

It was too foreign to be called ordinary.

“The way to get recognition from me is simple.”

And Marinen picked it up without hesitation.

“Just defeat me with that sword. Is it easy?”

She drew a huge greatsword and smiled, exposing her fangs.