Chapter 57: The king's sword
"How do you even lift this sword?!" Luke struggled to pulled my sword
I stabbed my sword to the ground near the docks as the others were relaxing by the docks.
"Yeah, it's so...heavy" Eliza panted as she tried to lift it
"It has the right amount of balance on my hands, not too light and not too heavy"
"Great craftsman ship though, but even the sheath is heavy" Luke added
Damon lift it
"I can wield it for a bit" he said before stabbing it to the ground
-Though I won't be able to use its full power- he added
-Yep only I can do it, I'll need it soon enough-
"Can we try?" Aenon asked accompanied by Albert
"Go ahead"
He tried too, but it also didn't move. Albert also attempt it, but barely managed to lift it
-He's also a reincarnate after all, but it's your sword, he'll also experience the symptoms if he keeps holding on- Dabria commented
"Can I try it then?" A voice joined in
"Did you even get any sleep last night?"
"Barely but this is normal for me" Professor Steel replied
"Where's your sister?"
"Back at the academy" he answered "So can I?"
"Of course"
Albert stabbed it back to the ground, and again no luck
"I got a message from the headmaster" Professor Steel said "Come with me"
"What about my bonds?"
"Well, you guys already done the last stage of the bond, it'll be useless for you to keep it from them" he replied
-People still think I'm human, go, tell me later- Damon said
I then followed him far away from the docks
"Long story short, Artia also got a similar sword to yours, but unlike yours, it's curved and red in color" he said
-Another equipment made from plotinum! And from its description, the sword is a katana-
-Never thought we'll find another one so soon- Dabria replied
"If you're wondering how we knew, we recorded all your fights and that sword design is similar and me attempting to lift up your sword earlier confirmed our theory, you're one of the people who will be able to wield it" he pointed at me "I'll imprint my communication amulet to yours, call me when your break ends, we will bring you to the sword"
"What's the catch?"
"...There's none"
-There's a catch- Siege commented
-Yeah, he hesitated- Ace agreed
-Yeah, the catch is probably my freedom, they want my loyalty, Artia and his bonds are dead by now, I'll be able to wield it, but if I wield the king's sword, it's transform into an equipment of my choosing and I'll have no choice but to become a loyal soldier of Artia-
-Suggest that Albert will do it instead, he is already loyal to the kingdom- Diana suggested
"Can Albert go instead? You saw him lifting mine, he'll be able to wield it, I'll go along just in case"
"I plan to bring him along, but alright he'll get first try, and here's our other message, Urie Chester is an unknown person, there's no files on him" he shook his head "Are there any other information you know about him?"
"He's a corrupted who has complete control of himself"
"That's some serious accusations" he said with a serious expression
"I'm sure, my bodyguard can confirm and he's in the grey stage, Urie has the same aura as the corrupted third year we fought"
"I've never heard something like this before, and I'll believe you, you and your bodyguard aren't the type to lie about something this serious"
"I'll take his warnings seriously, he's also affiliated with the red sword, we can't delay or cancel the competition due to objections from the other schools"
"We'll just increase our security for our students, I'll be heading back now, don't forget to call me when your break is over" he said heading off
I headed back to my family and told everything to Damon who only got little details.
"This sword is simple and sleek, I'd like to know the smith who made this" Luke observed
"I can't even enchant it either" Eliza added
"Well can I keep it now?"
"Go ahead" Luke said
I then took my sword and its sheath back.
-Let's just enjoy our break for now, we won't find peace like this easily-
-I am going to Ace- replied
We then enjoyed the rest of our break and as Urie said, there was no trouble. I also informed Albert about the sword and Urie Chester.
"You sure you don't want the sword?" He asked "I can just search for one"
"Yeah, I already got one, I don't want to monopolize it"
"Thank you" he replied happily "If I can do anything to help, just ask"
"I will"
*****
I called Professor Steel and he said for us to wait for him at Albert's house. I then open a warp gate in front of Albert's house to find him waiting with Aenon.
-I feel so left out, I'm the only one who can't use spatial magic- Diana sulked
-It's not so bad, you can just let Damon do everything for you-
"I don't know if I said it before, but your robe matches your eyes, young master" Aenon complimented
"Thanks Aenon"
It wasn't long before Professor Steel arrived, accompanied by professor Williams and Eleanor.
"Why is she here? and where's Balor?"
"Nice to meet you too" she grumbled "He's at home, he's not allowed to come for whatever we're doing today"
"So you don't know what we're doing today?" Albert asked
"No, I kinda prefer it this way, you guys on the other hand are allowed" she answered
"Shall we go?" Professor Williams asked
"I'm ready"
"Good, now wear these blindfolds, unlike the princess, you guys aren't allowed to know where we're going, that goes for your bonds and bodyguards too" Professor Steel said handing us blindfolds
"Well seems like fun already"
"Hohoho I agree" Aenon chuckled