The Sword of Destruction Pt. II

„Do you know what you're doing boy?!", Cameron asked him.

„Oh, sorry! This sword just looked so cool, I'll put it back.", Tristan answered, unaware of what really happened.

He was about to put it away, but Cameron stopped him.

„Wait. Do you know, what sword that is?", he asked.

Tristan was not that dumb, so if one would ask him sich's question, it could be only one sword.

„The Sword of destruction?", he asked.

„Indeed it is. It was created by a human king thousands of years ago. It grants it's wielder so much power, that the kingdoms of this realm made a deal, the use of those swords is strictly forbidden, that is if you are using it against humans, in the favour of others. Meaning that the person who guards this sword may not be part of any kingdom. The person will forever be an exile to everyone. But what most people don't know, the Power it grants you affects everything, your strength, your body, your magic. Most people can't tell you more except for great power.", he explained.

„So why don't people try and get the swords? I get that you're an exile, but still there must be some people that would still want the swords.", Tristan asked.

„Yes, that may be true, but there is one thing nobody can change. The swords will choose their owner, only the worthiest person near it can wield it, I for example wouldn't be able to pick it up now.", Cameron answered.

„I see.", Tristan said.

„You said I grow stronger when using the sword, correct?", he asked.

„Yes, a lot.", Cameron answered.

„[Interface]"

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Interface

[Name] Tristan

[Age] 14

[Race] Shapeshifter

[Main Ability] Shapeshifting

[Titles] Summon, Killer, Thief, Observer, Necromancer, Creator, Driver

[Skills] Power Consuming, Calming, Inspect, Skull Crusher, Thief, Spear of Darkness, Undead Summoning, Danger Sense, Clear Mind, Teleport, Acceleration, Creation, Dark Orb, Fireball, Shadow Shield, Swordsman, Driver, Observing, Search, Revenge of Darkness, Splitter Orb, Power Thief, Shadow Body

[Level] 9234 + 10000

[Effects] Boost (Sword of Destruction)

[Mana] 9555/9555 + 10000

[Strength] 5759 + 10000

[Defense] 13450 +10000

[Magica] 3870 + 10000

[Shapeshifting] 7/7

[Blocked]

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,Holy shit! That's more than double my normal strength!', he thought, after seeing this immense boost. 10000 on everything, that's a lot.

„I want to go and test myself, I feel really strong", Tristan said.

„Please be careful! And don't let the other villagers here see you with the sword. Please don't unsheathe it in public. Do you have a scabbard?", Cameron asked.

„Oh uh, sure. [Creation]", Tristan created a scabbard, wich he hung on his side, and then sheathed his sword.

„Well, I'll be of. See you.", he said and walked away.

„You two should enjoy yourselves too.", Cameron said to Layla and Cornelius, who both have been quiet the whole time.

„Oh, yeah yeah, sure.", Layla said.

„Come, Cornelius. I'll show you around. Though I haven't been here in a while, I should remember the basic village. After all, it's not That big.", with that, Layla pulled Cornelius out of the city.

Tristan was searching for a lonely spot, he had something in mind that he wanted to test. He wasn't sure if it would work, but it was worth a try.

He finally got to a free spot without any villagers nearby. He looked for a big rock, and when I found one he got into position in front of it.

He stretched out his hand and flicked his finger against the rock. And just as he thought, cracks started appearing on the surface, and after a while the rock broke in half.

‚Sword of destruction, huh'

Next, he tried not to use his strength, but see if there was some kind of other power the sword had.

After trying a bit, he failed to find any new skills or abilities, it seemed like the name was just for show.

He played around with it, slicing stuff in half and generally just practising with the sword.

After a while he made his way back to Cameron's hut.

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In the evening, they all gathered around the little table to eat, Layla and Cornelius bought some food during the day, when Tristan was experimenting with his new sword.

The sword itself was hanging at the wall over the fireplace again.

„Ok, Tristan. Now you've been here for a day, and you used the sword. Tell me, do you want to stay here and train under me, or do you want to leave this village and do whatever you want?

Though, I won't give that sword to anyone, I myself deem you not worthy right now, but that simply is a matter of training. Train with me, in a few years you'll become the greatest swordsman the world has ever seen and you'll leave this place with the sword hanging on that wall.", Cameron started the conversation.

„Well if it's like that, I can't deny, can I. I guess I'm your newest student.", Tristan answered.

„Great! Then let's eat and rest. We got a lot to do in the morning.", with that, Cameron started eating.

So did the others, and not much later they were done and left for bed.