The Sword Chooses its Master

Kaboom!!!

The energy exploded until it jolted Lucie's body, she fell to the ground with her hands resting on the sword.

"W-This guy is so strong!"

When she looked up, Arzlan had suddenly sped up towards her. The sword slid at high speed, it was impossible for Lucie to dodge that attack. Punctuality accompanied by the flow of energy makes it something that cannot be avoided.

Shiings!!!

Arzlan was thrown very far, there was a bright light that shielded Lucie to push him.

"What was that?"

"Uh?" Lucie stared at the sword behind her. "No way, it could be..!"

That sword continued to shoot out high-powered energy, each energy aiming at Arzlan. They seem to have the life to determine the target.

Arzlan dispelled all that energy with a death slash, a glowing light enveloped Arzlan's location.

Adred nodded towards his partner who was a magic caster.

At that time all energy had dissipated, the atmosphere had fallen silent. They used it to escape.

Arzlan clenched his teeth. "Damn it, how could they escape! Who exactly is that woman, why does she have a sword with such strong energy!"

"Master Arzlan!" Alisha right away approached Arzlan.

Arzlan turned his head and said, "Are you all right?"

"Yes! Who are they really?"

"They are one of the hero members who have been summoned by the kingdom!"

"Oh, I see! No wonder they have quite the formidable abilities!"

***

They were lucky to escape from Arzlan.

Adred had to be annoyed because two of his members had become victims, couldn't let go of his fist. His eyebrows furrowed in anger as his teeth clenched.

"Damn, why did I have to go through all this!"

Lucie became a little concerned, she understood how it felt to lose someone precious.

"Mister Hero!"

Adred twisted his body. "What's wrong?" asked he in a serious tone.

"Please introduce my name is Lucie, I came here at the request of my late master!" Lucie picked up the sword on her back. "I was ordered to give this sword to one of the heroes who had come to this world, but this sword can only be used by the person has chosen! I can't be sure if you can use this sword, but nothing wrong to try it!"

Adred was silent, a longsword with a cloth draped over it. Strange energy could be sensed from that sword.

"Alright, I'll try to use it!"

When that sword was held, Adred's hand was greeted by a great energy that gave him a horrifying feeling.

"Amazing!" He drew the sword and raised it upwards, a bright iron gleam dazzling his eyes. "I can feel the energy of this sword, I believe that I am the one who deserves to use it!"

"Now try Mister Hero swing that sword at the rock over there!"

Adred complied with Lucie's wish, a 4 meter stone became his target. That stone has a fairly solid appearance and is indeed very suitable to be used as the object of the tests he will conduct.

Adred gathered all his energy in the sword, his hand swiftly swung that sword.

Swing!!!

But, nothing happened. That sword had no reaction other than the sound of a slash of wind being slashed by the blade of iron.

Adred tried it several times, but the result was still same. Nothing came out, that sword was no different from a normal sword.

"Why can't I use this sword!"

"How strange, before this sword reacted during that battle! Why isn't showing any more existence now?" mumbled Lucie.

"Huh..." Adred tried to stay calm. "This!" He returned the sword to Lucie.

After Lucie took it back, Adred said, "That sword might not be me who deserves to use it, maybe the other three heroes can use it! I want you to stay with me until everyone meets you, and tries to use it!"

"Fine!"

Adred was sure that whoever managed to wield that sword was a real hero, even though it hurt a little, but he had to admit that sword wouldn't be suitable for him to hold.

***

In just 2 days a special letter from Adred has reached the hands of the heroes.

They were quite surprised by the inside of the letter, some of them had the belief that it might be of boon to them.

In a special room, they held a meeting, after a few months of not seeing each other, they were like enemies who were watching warily.

Their appearances and auras had drastically changed.

"Long time no see Adred!" The first words were opened by Amiru who said in an arrogant tone. The armor and equipment were much more changed than before, all looked shiny and gave the sense that was of excellent quality.

Adred narrowed his eyes, he understood that Amiru had completely changed. There might be a fight between them. "Yeah, long time no see! It seems you are very different now than before!"

"Of course, I am the hero chosen by the heavens, there's no way my appearance and weapons are just only ordinary!"

Zuru, Adred, and Haru feel offended.

"Heeh… you seem to have grown, huh! But, how come there hasn't been such a prominent achievement so far!" Haru let out a mocking tone.

Everyone was surprised, no one ever thought that Haru, who was previously a quiet man could say in a tone like that.

"Y-You… don't think with the achievements you just got, you can think that you are the best among all of us!"

"I never thought that achievement was something to be proud of, but exactly I will defeat the Demon King!"

"What are you saying!" Amiru's hands were clenched into fists, impatient to punch Haru in the face.

"Why this?" mumbled Lucie.

"Enough! Are you guys still a child? We've been in this world for several years, but your attitude still hasn't changed! Haru, Amiru the achievements you guys got won't make things much better, if you guys are really good try defeating the Demon King right now!"

Everyone fell silent hearing Zuru's words.

Zuru then said again, "Adred as you said in the letter! I want to see a sword that is proof of a true hero!"

"Okay!"

Adred nodded to Lucie who was standing behind him.

Lucie stepped forward, all staring at her, their astonishment growing when her caps were removed. Those long ears tell that she is not a human.

"You… are you an Elf?" asked Zuru.

"Yes, I am indeed one of them!"

"What does this mean, Adred? You already know that if there are creatures other than humans wandering in the kingdom will be punished!"

"Calm down!" shouted Zuru.

Amiru looked at Zuru with a murderous look, they causing the atmosphere to become even more tense.

__To Be Continued__