Ensig:
There’s an Author’s Note about how Fran’s Sword Arts was mistakenly Lv7 back when she was introduced and that it’s been changed.
At the current time, the change has already been made, so… Enjoy.
Fran was overwhelmed by the parent spider. From the spider’s mouth, sharp fangs are clearly visible.
The moment I saw those… My thoughts became seething.
Will I be exposed to Amanda? –Just what are you worrying about, foolish me! Focus on what’s important!
『UOOooooo! Mooveee!』
「OOoon!」
『――Fire・Javelin!』
*Kyuiiiiin — BOboOBoOBoON!*
Urushi launches jet black arrows that mow down the spiders, and my spear of flame pierces through the obstructive cobwebs, setting them on fire in the process.
A little less than 20 spiders were obliterated all at once.
『Damn…!』
However, that was all.
Even more Spiders squirmed out at the end of the passage. Their flame resistance was considerably higher when compared to Trap Spiders.
『In that case――』
I’ll just have to pierce through with Telekinesis Catapult! It had been 10 seconds since we found Fran, and since that time I’ve continued stockpiling Telekinesis. Doing so was subconscious. It had already been ingrained as a habit. Just like how a Swordsman would place their hand on their blade’s handle at the first signs of battle, I stored Telekinesis.
However, until now I had hesitated to release it. I was mindful of Amanda, after all.
But it wasn’t just that, either. Somewhere down the line I had started feeling that it would be useless. Because I clashed against the spiders of this Dungeon, I know firsthand the hardness of the spiders and the strength of their webs. And so, I came to the understanding that a simple Telekinesis Catapult wouldn’t be enough to reach Fran.
And so, what was I to do?
『Just exceed the limit!』
I actually put the power of my usual Telekinesis Catapults to the ‘limit’ every time. They genuinely make use of my ‘full power’.
However, is there really a limit? No. There has never been such a thing.
The ‘limit’ I’ve used thus far was placed by myself to secure a margin of safety. It was a limit placed so that I could come out of the attack unscathed. So, if that’s how it is, then I’ll simply remove the limiter.
Exceed the limit!
My magic power rushes wildly into my blade. Even I don’t know how much magic I’ve channeled anymore! However, I’m still in control!
Not yet. I need more power! I cloak myself in flames using Sword Attribute, bringing it to the limits of my magic as well!
My blade becomes red-hot, glowing in the dark cave. Urushi, feeling the immense heat, releases me. I’ve reached a temperature that’s started to slightly melt my blade, so that was obvious.
The spiders coming from the passage, sensing the oncoming catastrophe, spew thread towards me… But it’s useless. Just by approaching my scathing form, the threads burn up and disappear.
『You spiders are a hindrance! Get out of my way!』
*GyuudOOOoooOOOoooO!*
I set off the accumulated Telekinesis, resulting in an explosion.
With unprecedented acceleration, I incinerate and pierce through the wall of spiderwebs. The multitude of strong cobwebs that had been set up were like paper. Even with the hard shell of a spider, once touched by my flames they became nothing but cinders.
If it was the usual Telekinesis Catapult, I would have been trapped in the thread halfway through… But not this time. With the intensity of the heat and shockwave, any spiders in my path were crushed.
And with that, I was able to pass through the defensive wall built by the spiders. Just as I did so, I invoked Telekinesis Catapult once more. However, this time it was facing the opposite direction.
『UOOoooaaah!』
Presently, I’m a cannonball. Even if I don’t hit something directly, destruction spreads through the shockwave alone. And so, if I got too close to Fran she would also be damaged. Therefor, my solution is to use Telekinesis to slam on the brakes. The cobwebs can also be used for this purpose.
『Get away from Fran, you damn spider!』
I rush directly to the parent spider and, as usual, pierce its magic stone. Overcome by the Telekinesis, the spider can only convulse before being blown away.
After that, I use Recovery Magic on Fran immediately.
『――Heal!』
It’s a low-grade spell, but it prioritizes speed. She should be safe for the time being.
Now, how is she?
Name:Fran Age:12 Race:Black Cat Beastman Job:Magic Swordsman State:Contracted・Poisoned (Deadly)・Light-headed Status: Level:25 HP:106/250 MP:31/166 STR:120 END:109 AGI:110 INT:75 MGC:87 DEX:88 Skills: Stealth:Lv1, Court Etiquette:Lv4, Presence Perception:Lv1, Sword Techniques:Lv1, Sword_Arts:Lv3, Instantaneous Movement:Lv1, Cooking:Lv1, Insect Slayer, Vigor Manipulation, Goblin Slayer, Mental Stability, Demon Slayer, Skinning Expert, Indomitable Resolve, Directional Sense, Night Eyes Titles: Match for a Thousand, Insect Slayer, King of Dismantling, Master of Recovery, Goblin Slayer, One who Slaughters, Skill Collector, Dungeon Conquerer, Big Game Devourer, Demon Slayer, Master of Fire, Master of Wind, King of Cooking
Inflicted with Deadly Poison and Light-headedness, her remaining HP is 106. I need to heal her at once! Frantically, I use Antidote and Greater・Heal, bringing her to a perfect condition.
『Fuu… I can feel relieved with this……』
Just in case, I use Heal and Antidote on Clad’s comrades, too. They’re idiots who rolled up Fran in their own mistakes, but I’ll forgive them for the sake of Fran who risked her life for them.
For now, it seems she’s fallen asleep, but what happened to the other spiders, I wonder?
「Auun?」
『Urushi, when did you–! Ah! Shadow Movement, huh.』
How dangerous, being able to surprise even me. I had completely forgotten! If we had made use of its Shadow Movement, it would have been far easier to arrive here……
In the middle of the pile of spiders Urushi exterminated, it held something in its mouth. Oi, isn’t that a spider leg?!
Haa… Just thinking about the food expenses for this fellow is going to give me a headache…
Well, it’s good that it annihilated them at least.
『Fran. Fran?』
「…… Nn?」
『Are you awake?』
「Teacher?」
『Ou. Everything’s alright.』
「The spider?」
『It’s gone.』
「I see.」
That reminds me, when I looked at Fran’s Status she achieved Sword Arts Lv3. She even gained Sword Techniques and Vigor Manipulation. Incidentally, Instantaneous Movement and Cooking also showed up. When we met, she didn’t have such Skills. It seems that even with me Equipped, Fran will still gain proficiency.
Furthermore, even when the Set Skills disappeared her Titles remained. Master of Fire, for example.
However, isn’t her growth quite fast? In a month, her Sword Arts has improved by two Levels… Perhaps that’s due to my influence? Maybe using high-level Skills has a good effect on the growth of Skills in general?
Regardless, her gaining Skills is of little importance right now. Even without them, Fran’s fighting spirit still would have persisted, even while poisoned and surrounded by spiders.
『You did well.』
「Teacher: tattered.」
『Well… Only a little.』
The compensation for using magic power beyond the limit of a regular Telekinesis Catapult was larger than I thought.
Combined with the magic I used to slow myself down, I consumed more than 1,200 MP. That’s more than four times the cost of a usual Telekinesis Catapult. On top of that, I only have 800 Durability remaining. Even with using Telekinesis used to slow down my momentum, that much damage was still taken. It would have been dangerous if I collided with a firm obstacle at that speed.
A deep crack has spreads through the middle of my blade, and the parts that had been melted by heat have become black. I’m partially destroyed without a doubt. If a common sword became like this, disposal would be immenent.
『When a bit of time passes, I’ll recover.』
「Nn……」
『Hey, hey, what’s with that face?』
「My fault.」
『That’s not the case. It’s the result of my foolishness. I should have controlled myself a bit more.』
It was more difficult to control magic beyond the usual limit than I thought. To be frank, it was difficult to adjust the amount of magic power I made use of.
However, through this event I think I’ve found the true value of the Sorcery Skill. So far, I’ve been looking at it as a substitute for a high rank Magic Perception Skill that can increase the power of Magic by raising the degree of magic power imbued.
However, it’s more than that. Because it allows me to understand the flow of magic, I can imbue magic power beyond natural limits, and because I can understand the flow of magic, I can just barely control it. An overboost of magic is possible, so to speak. Doing so is a double-edged sword, however.
『Well, it’s fine so long as you’re safe.』
「Thank you.」
The deep impression of a teacher and pupil reuniting. That was the atmosphere that should have been given off… If no one else was around, that is.
「H-Hey… Did that sword move on its own? Moreover, it seemed to have shouted several times…… It used magic as well, and–」
I forgot about Amandaー! Well, I was prepared for this to some extent, but I completely forgot about her halfway through!
I got too impatient and shouted through Telepathy… Even though it usually only reaches who I intend it to… At the time, it was transmitted in all directions. Naturally, Amanda would have heard my voice.
I even used magic to fly via Telekinesis, so…
「Nn…」
「Ah, wait. It’s alright. You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to. I’m sorry.」
「?」
「It’s just, I asked you unconsciously. So, only tell me if you really want to. Everyone has their own circumstances.」
Even if you say that, you definitely heard me speak, right? What’s the point in hiding it? There is none, right?
(Teacher?)
『Fran, do you want to tell Amanda?』
(Nn…)
You’ve taken to her quite a bit, huh. Well, I had felt that was the case after the mock battle, but… Well, if Fran wants to tell her, I won’t object.
「Amanda.」
「Yeーs?」
「It’s like this ――」
– 3 Minutes Later –
Amanda is unreasonably excited.
「When you’re talking about Intelligent Weapons, they’re the weapons that make their own decisions, the things that’re mentioned in fairy-tales, right? Kyaa! They really exist!」
She’s surprised after seeing one for the first time. Intelligent Weapons are rare, as expected.
However, it seems that part of the reason for her high spirits stems from the fact that she was confided in with such a deep secret.
「Thank you for telling me, Fran! And… Teacher?」
『Ou.』
「Amazing… You really can speak~」
『Well, please treat me well from now on.』
「Yes. Same here! I’ll take the secret of you two to the grave! Also, consult me about anything you have trouble with, alright? I’ll help Fran’s friends anytime.」
「Nn.」
「I have the Title Guardian of Children, feel free to rely on me as well, alright?」
「Thank you.」
「Aーh, so cuーte! If it’s for Fran, I’ll do anything!」
Well, it’s good that we confided in her. I didn’t really want to do something so boorish, but I made use of Law of Lies as well. All of Amanda’s words are true. In other words, Amanda really would do anything for Fran.
『How nice, Fran.』
「Nn.」
「Ahh, but I really want Fran to know that flustered feeling Teacher was giving off before striking the spider~! I was surprised to hear『Fran, don’t be reckless!』coming from a sword, you know?」
「Teacher: flustered?」
『O-Ou. I’m ashamed.』
「Because Wolfie[1] jumped without warning, I couldn’t provide cover fire with magic, too. It’d get caught up in it if I did… I was quite flustered, myself~!」
「Owuu…」
I’m 100% no-good! In a haste-ridden panic I made error after error! There should have been way more methods to choose from! I should have requested Amanda for help or used Urushi’s Shadow Movement from the beginning…!
Haa… Not just Fran, I have a lot to learn too…
[1] Amanda calls Urushi ‘Wolf-chan’ (オオカミちゃん) here.
thanks for the chapter…
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Since now amanda know about their secret I hope she will stay with them in their journey…
Teacher x Fran is cute but Amanda x Fran is even cuter IMO…
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and dont forget urushi
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teacher X urushi
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This reminds me of Sif the great grey wolf
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Cooollll…. but why would a wolf fight using weapon in mouth? What is the use of teeth and claw? Gripping sword?
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Repede (Tales of Vesperia) seems to be pretty good with a dagger. Then again, he is the most reliable person (dog) in the party…
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well koromaru (persona 3) uses a dagger also
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Because of the story, you would cry if you knew.
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Most likely just because it looks cool, to be honest.
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Heck no.
I don’t want to see such a nice dual protagonists story ruined by some intrusive supporting characters.
A bit of Amanda is fine, but I really, REALLY hope that she will not stay with them for too long…
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Well she can’t leave the town, currently, as they need to have an A rank there to keep possession of the dungeon.
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The only way I can see Amanda staying is if Fran gains a second teacher. Well, mentor. You know, this could be a good thing.
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Ah… finally some sort of resolution. Thanks for the chapter!
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stupid teacher … wait did he even teach something to fran ?!
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Cooking :v
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OH YEAH FORGOT ABOUT THAT !!
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Almost all of the skill fran has came from him….
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he did not ” teach ” her, it’s something that came from being the ‘holder’ of the sword
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I said it came from him.. originally in martial arts masters don’t really teach their student they let them steal the technique/skill by showing the student how the movement is done, the teaching or guidance as so called is done by correcting the mistake the student have done. that’s basically what he has done through out the novel. which makes him a proper teacher/sensei.. the current teaching standard is a bit different because currently teachers are basically expected to spoon feed the student.
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A good conclusion.
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i guess i was right about her natural skills gain proficiency at a higher rate.
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………………*wanted teacher to use high end meteor kind magic to level the dungeon*
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if he did he might a cautch fran in the spell large scale spell can some time (IRL in novel) even dmg the spellcaster
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You’r thinking of WWSD (What Would Satou Do?)
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there is a loli in danger, of course it ends at WWSD
everytime that a loli is in danger and you are OP you should think in WWSD (What would satou do)
but then agian, that would end in tons of loli harems (Not that i would be against it…I’m no lolicon, but the idea of growing your own harem since loli stage is…..tempting)
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Nice entrance there Teacher~
Thanks for the new chapter!
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I hope he gains the ability to have a body again and just be like a parent to fran~
Then again he kinda already is.
Still I hope he does because then he can actually get a life.
Heh get it?
*slowly backs out of the room*
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Because swords don’t live, huh.
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He can make a body, but it’s a very expensive way to look like a pedo stalker….
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He has a skill that does that, its rank is kind of low though.
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Well, maybe if he raise the rank high enough, he could make a decent human avatar.
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Thanks for the chapter
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Good ending!
Thank you kindly for all the hard work, Ensig. :>
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Doting parent 😑
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Doting parent
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Thanks for the chapter!
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Wait–what? Where’d the cliff go?
UUoooooooh!
Thanks for the chapter!
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Hi Bro, I was looking for your email, but, well i cant get it, so i’ll say it here.
I’m starting to translate novels what are on english to spanish(my native language), and I’m here to ask your permission for translate this novel, based of your work.( I’ll link this web and all that)
Sorry if i have a failure, it’s a lot more difficult write than read -.-“
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Thanks for the chapter.
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Thanks for the chapter!!!
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Thanks for the Chapter~!!!
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Thanks for so many chapters, Ensig.
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My thanks for the speedy release. I did read it first thing this morning but my phone sucks for commenting
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OMG Thank you for the double chapter (such hype!)
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Will I be explosed to Amanda? –> Exposed
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Fixed, thanks!
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Meatbun delivery~
Thank you for the chapter ( ●w●)
*gives some boar meat and a spider leg chew toy*
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Thank u always for ur great work…
^^…
Sword-papa go full throttle…
>.<…
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He still hasn’t explained the wolf to Fran tho
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Typographical error in “disposal would be immenent”. Please change “immenent” to now be “imminent”.
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If Amanda or any other sidekick is added to travel with the main character (Sword), then that would be too much for me if that character became another co-main character. The MC is supposed to be the sword, but if the author switches the MC focus to either Miss Black Cat or yet another co-MC person, then this sword would only be 1/3 of an MC. I don’t like authors or their stories that use a gimmick to pull in readers and then relegate the gimmick character into the background. Thankfully, this author still keeps the MC Sword as the MC although Fran would be the more marketable character (for selling merchandise) if this series was to expand past LN format into the anime realm.
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I really love that he both made mistakes and acknowledged them. He’s been in this world for ~2 months, one alone and one month with Fran. He doesn’t have much experience with life or death battles and so isn’t able to make the perfect decision. He has so many skills and isn’t all that familiar with a bunch of them, and so didn’t consider the better skill, instead falling back on what he knew. He hasn’t fought with others on his side besides Fran and so didn’t consider having Amanda help. All quite reasonable and nice to see when so many MCs always either act perfectly or don’t reflect on how they could have done things better/smarter.
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