“…That is certainly the one the Skull Face had at that time. I remember the decoration and the aura covering the blade.”
Because it was a pretty memorable opponent, he also remembered its weapon well. Secretly, he activated his 【Appraisal】 skill, which he forgot to do so during the battle. For the first time in here, Shin found out that it was a 《Legend》 grade greatsword. There was an inscription on it too which seemed to say ‘Muspelm’.
“Yea, the Skull Face had considerable skill, I believe?”
“That’s right. If my weapon was a bit more fragile, I think I wouldn’t have been able to do anything but run away.”
“It was able to rally with this greatsword that’s equivalent to our country’s treasured sword, 『Wazamono』, huh?”
She may have heard the story about how the sword『Several Stroke』, which Shin had equipped at that time, had become only a hilt.
As for 『Muspelm』, it was a 2 mels sword with a thick blade. If the other sword was not as good as 『Wazamono』, it would be unthinkable for it to be able to exchange blows directly.
“I obtained that katana by chance in the middle of my journey. I think its performance was at least 《Rare》 grade though.”
Actually, it was only a reinforced 《Normal》 grade katana, but Shin lied because he didn’t know what the value of a maximum reinforced weapon was in this world.
As for the matter of whether or not it was possible for a 《Rare》 grade to exchange blows with 『Muspelm』, it should be believable since it ended up getting broken from the excessive force.
“So now you’re just using an ordinary weapon, Shin?”
“No, I received an escort request towards Beirun earlier and we exterminated some bandits on the way. Since one of the bandits was using a Magic Sword as a weapon, I’m using that now.”
As for the bandits’ belongings, the property rights basically moved to whoever subdued them.
Since it’s possible that his current weapon would be examined, he used that excuse to add credibility to his story.
“I see. If it’s a Magic Sword, then it may be a good fit for you.”
“It’s good if that’s the case. But I’ve almost never used it after I obtained it, so I can’t say for sure.”
“You can get used to it, right?”
“Probably.”
Right, this is the flow of events that usually precedes a fight.
Shin exchanged words with Rionne while thinking that. The weapon from the monster, in addition, the monster’s skills—though it took the flow of a natural conversation, if combat-related talk continued in this way, it was obvious that the final result would be “Let’s have a match.”
“Fumu…”
“………?”
Against his expectations, Rionne who nodded once, fell silent.
As for Shin, he had the hesitant reaction of a ‘What should I do?’ decision.
“Well, is something wrong?”
“No, well, you are different after all, Shin.”
“Different?”
Shin couldn’t figure out the flow of the conversation, so the question was reiterated.
“Adventurers that suddenly stand out like you, are usually Chosen Ones. Though Gadras was like that too, when it was judged that his ability ranked in the upper class, it was customary for him to be invited to the royal palace.”
“Well, that’s understandable.”
“However, there are groups who use Chosen Ones to attempt assassinations from the inside.”
“…That’s also dangerous, right?”
‘Then, is it fine to suddenly let me meet the princess?’ Shin wanted to ask.
But, he didn’t interject because she wasn’t finished with her story.
“Though I had my suspicions about you, I thought it would probably be fine.”
“Eh? I don’t remember having said anything that would clear myself from doubt though.”
“Of course, it’s because of my intuition.”