“If you talk about the vision of this place outside, I’m sure everyone will say you’re going crazy.”
I already knew about the rules of the magic store.
“Do you agree?”
“I see.”
It was a threat to make me crazy if I talked about what happened today recklessly.
“Welcome, Customer.”
The old gentleman changed his expression in an instant and smiled.
“Is there anything else you want or have in mind?”
“I’m looking for a sword. The combat power is equal or higher than that of Slidrugtanni’s tooth, its defensive power is equal to or higher than of Pafnir’s tail, and it is equipped with protective gear equal to or higher than that of a hero.”
“Oho…”
As I skillfully ordered, the gentleman’s expression became even softer.
“Of course, we can prepare it as you wish. However, if it’s such a famous sword, it will choose its own owner…”
Then I glanced at Redian standing behind me.
“If an ordinary knight took it, it would become a heavy piece of junk.”
In short, he was asking whether the knight could handle the power of the sword.
Tsk. An ordinary knight?
The Summoner is not a big deal, either. The question itself was meaningless. The one who would become the owner of the only famous sword even in the magic store… It was Redian Hyu Rixon. The one behind me.
The sword was the ‘Sword of Lablovs,’ which cut down Siani’s throat and overturned the noble council upside down.
“Don’t worry about that. Just show me the stuff.”
“Well… if that’s the case.” The gentleman gave a strange smile. “Please go inside. From here on, only those who deal directly with me must come in.”
It meant that only I, not Redian, should follow behind him.
“I’ll be back soon, so wait here.”
I said as I adjusted the robe that covered Redian’s face again. “I’ll go out and buy you some delicious candy.”
“…”
“Our Rere likes sweet desserts.”
“I don’t like it.”
Only I could recognize it. That Redian’s eyebrows were wrinkled.
* * *
“Well, then.”
The Summoner, who was lost in thought for a moment, touched my finger. “It’s very precious, and I’ll show it to you if you want. What do you think of ‘The Sword of Lablovs.’ Since you know this store, you must have heard of it.”
I was a little flustered.
If it’s the Sword of Lablovs. I guess it was the sword that Redian would only get to hold after he became the crown prince.
It was up to Summoner’s heart to offer the product no matter how much I paid or what high conditions I set. But he recommended that sword.
“It’s a famous sword, also called Wolf’s Gaze. The sword’s hilt is golden and equipped with goddess-level protective gear.”
“…Hmm.”
I maintained a calm expression.
“It’s still too much for my knight.”
“As expected. Because you want high-level conditions.”
Summoner’s reaction didn’t seem to indicate that he had another plan.
“Well, then… how about this?”
The Summoner’s appearance suddenly changed.
Oh, it’s amazing. This time, he became a child holding a sword sheath the size of his body.
“This is the sword of Revels. It will suit the knight well.”
“Sword of Revels?”
When the Summoner beckoned, the sword reflected, and a flash of light sparkled.
“It’s called the viper’s tongue. It has a combat power and defense power that exceeds the conditions you mentioned and is equipped with spirit-level power protective gear.”
Overall, I liked it. But…
“This is my first time seeing the hilt glowing in crimson light.”
The color of the handle was unique. Most of them are made of gold or silver and would have similar colors. But what is this?
“Ah, yes. That’s why I told you that it would be a good match for your knight.”
As the sharp blade hovered over me, my face reflected there.
“This ebony-black hilt…”
A clear voice was heard.
“Isn’t it similar to your knight’s eye color?”
What?
“That’s.” My expression automatically hardened. “What do you mean?”
To hear that he has black eyes again… What on earth makes them say something like that? In addition, Redian’s robe’s hood was pressed down so deeply that his eyes weren’t exposed.
“Are you insulting me now?”
I looked at Summoner’s face.
“You know that black eyes mean the devil.”
“How dare I?”
The appearance of the Summoner, who lowered his head, changed again. This time, it was the Summoner’s true form, the light itself.
“I didn’t even see your knight’s face properly.”
“…”
“I just look at its master.”
Like a firefly, a small, round light slowly circled around me.
“You remind me of our goddess who sealed the devil.”
What…? I’m a goddess?
I repeated the words to myself. What is he talking about? However, I couldn’t understand his expression because the Summoner had turned into light.
“There was only one way to seal the devil. The disappearance of the goddess.”
“…”
“The devil even tore its soul into pieces in order to gather the scattered souls of the goddess. Living again and again thousands of lives.”
This was the first time I heard it. I thought they both disappeared while fighting, but it turned out that they were chasing and being chased thousands of times.
“Ah, the love that chases you all the way to hell. What great love is this?” The light flashed as if it were a touching love story.
The devil loved the goddess?
So, after sealing the devil, the goddess’s soul was torn into pieces. The devil even tore his soul into pieces to gather the scattered souls of the goddess…
Is that love? It’s an obsession.
“Seeing Customer reminded me of that goddess who made even the devil fall in love with her. That’s why I recommended this sword.”
When I heard those words, I felt like my nervousness had completely dropped. I wondered if the Summoner had any special abilities that I didn’t know about…
“That’s how beautiful and elegant Customer is.”
In the end, it was flattering. If that were the case, they would have realized that I was possessing this body.
“How do you like it? Would you like this sword then?”
The lights twinkled like fireflies waving their tails.
“Well, okay. Then, let’s use this sword.”
“It’s a wise choice.”
The wind blew as if stealing the air around me.
“As soon as the sword is finished processing, I will send it to you by air.”
“And the price?”
“Two large ones.”
He calls the price. By that time, the word ‘gangster’ was about to come.
“Or you can just give me a strand of your shiny hair.”
The Summoner’s voice was heard again.
“A strand of my hair? You want to use that to replace two large pieces?”
“Yes.”
What the? Is he a pervert?
“I thought a single strand of Customer’s hair would be worth more than that.”
Or maybe he’s very good at flattery for business purposes.
“It’s a shame you dare put a prince on my body.”
I quickly handed over the signed check.
“Now, pay the price.”
It wasn’t difficult to just give him a strand of my hair. However, I knew very well that I shouldn’t leave any traces of myself in places like this in my Nth lifetime.
“Hiing.”
The light wriggled as if he wanted a strand of my hair more than a large sum of money.
“I would like to see you again, Customer.”
A faint voice was heard.
* * *
What a unique being.
As I walked out alone, I saw Redian’s profile. He was looking at the wall with his incomprehensible eyes.
“I waited a long time. Your gift will arrive at the mansion soon, so I’ll give it to you then.”
“…”
“Rere.”
But Redian didn’t answer.
Why are you looking at it so intently? As I followed his gaze, I saw a painting. It was the back of a woman standing on a cliff with waves.
“Do you like this painting?”
“Yes. Because it’s pretty.”
“Pretty?”
I didn’t know Redian would say this. I could feel the sincerity from his blue eyes revealed through the mask. It was as if I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
I’m going to get really sucked in.
It was amazing and a strange feeling. Even though it’s been a while since he came out to the outside world, it must be a shame.
“We have to go now, so we can’t stay up all night looking at that painting or whatever.”
“…Yes.”
I walked away, leaving Redian behind. But,
“What?”
“…”
I couldn’t move. It was because Redian grabbed the end of my robe. Why is he so cute? It seemed to mean not to leave him behind. But it’s just… I never thought he would just pull the hem of my robe with those big hands.
“Insolent.”
However, I had a strange personality that the cuter the child, the more I wanted to bully them.
“What kind of behavior is this?”
I’m trying to hold back my laughter.
“Cover it.”
“…!”
A cool scent came over me, and my vision darkened.
“It shouldn’t be known anymore.”
Redian lowered the hood off my robe and meticulously covered my face.
“It’s uncomfortable!”
“I heard I’m your escort knight.”
“What?”
“So I have to do my duty.”
Since I couldn’t see anything, his voice tickled me even more.
“Cover your face. I don’t want anyone to see it.”
He’s a cheeky sl*ve in any case.
I’m going to buy him a lot of candy.
Ohhhhh so she’s the goddess and he’s the devil. Wait is she also the original Siani??? Like Rere did say something weird to her in the ‘book’