“For the weapon I’m looking for I knew that it was perfect, but a bulky weapon like a hammer is a bit … It can be less strong than black steel, so if possible, a sword or katana is better. “
“Foo … Actually, I’m currently researching how to use this black steel. And recently, I’ve finally managed to cut it with an ultra-high temperature Mithril cutter! That’s why I made it. However, this black steel plate. If you shape it like that and make a handle, it will look almost like a sword. Actually, it’s just like a metal plate. How about? “
Gantetsu shows off a black steel plate with a proud face.
It would be amazing just because it was possible to process black steel into a plate shape, but it is a plate no matter how you look at it with a handle …
However, it certainly meets the condition that it is strong and cannot be cut.
“By the way, have you ever made an alloy from black steel and other metals?”
“Nu? Alloy … Then …!? I didn’t have that idea … No, but …”
Gantetsu went into his own world, muttering to himself.
When I “insighted” black steel, there was information that it had a high affinity with other metals.
From there, I wondered if there was a way to use black steel to increase its strength by combining it with other metals.
“It looks like it’s worth a try … but it’s going to be hard to use for this weapon because it’s going to be a big deal right away.”
“That’s right. May I ask you to make a sword from the black steel you proposed earlier this time?”
“Oh, leave it to me! It’s going to be the world’s first black steel sword! I’m gonna get my tools! Oh, I think I got it when I took it, but should it be quite heavy?”
“Yes, don’t worry about the weight.”
Black steel seems to have a lot of room for research.Gantetsu-san, who was keeping an eye on it, is a stone’s throw away.
“I already have a base and I’m just shaping it, so I think I can do it by the end of the day. Well, I hope you come to pick it up after the evening.”
“Okay, thank you. How much is your bill?”
“This time it’s like a prototype … Then, would you like to use this weapon to send me information? I also want to check the weapon regularly … Please cooperate with it. So, the weapon itself is free. “
“I’m saved, but … at least I could pay for the materials …”
“Ah, I don’t mind. I don’t know if you like to test a black steel weapon with no sharpness like this. It really helps.”
“… I understand. Thank you.”
I bow to Gantetsu-san.
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After asking Gantetsu to make a sword, I wander around the city with Airi.
I meet Airi and do window shopping at jewelry stores and clothing stores.
She’s an adventurer in battle, so she doesn’t buy such things, but she likes to see them. After all, she is a girl.
I took a break at the restaurant because I was tired from visiting various shops.
“Thank you for introducing me to the blacksmith today, Airi. Thanks to you, we can make a good weapon.”
“Okay, I originally thought I’d go. It was fun to see the city. My parents’ house is in the countryside in the mountains, so I was a little scared to go to a store in the city alone.”
“I understand that! I’m from a rural village, so I’m a little disappointed.”
“That’s right! … It’s kind of funny to let them in even though they’re both rural people.”
The two of us get excited by a country talk.
I thought it was quite a countryside, but it seems that Airi really lived in the woods. Well, she’s an elf, and it’s a template that they have a village in the forest.
In the meantime, the sun was setting.
“Now, let’s pick it up at the blacksmith and go home.”
“That’s right. Before that, thank you for today. It’s not a big deal …”
That said, I handed a small box to Airi.
Airi is amazed.
“Hey !? Something like this … Oh, thank you. Can I open it?”
“Please open it.”
When Airi opens the box, a silver bangle Shines at her face.
A small green magic stone is embedded in the simple bangle.
Airi was watching it, so I thought she wanted it and bought it secretly.
“It seems that a magic stone with the magic of ” Wind Barrier ” is embedded. It is automatically activated only once in an emergency. It is not so powerful …”
“This … Oh, thank you …”
Airi took the bangle out of the box and put it on her arm.
Looking at it, I smile.
“Thank you for staying with me today.”
The two of us laugh and leave the store.
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When I arrived at the blacksmith, Gantetsu-san was waiting.
“Oh, I did it. The first black steel sword, “Yoruichi”.”
I pull out “Yoruichi” from the black scabbard.
It weighs more than a sword. It weighs more than two or three times as much as a sword of the same size. It’s okay because there is no problem in terms of strength.
The blade is black in color due to the black steel.
Only the shape is a sword, but when you look at the blade, you can see that it has no sharpness.
Yeah, it’s perfect for the performance I’m looking for.
“There is a trial area in the back, so try using it. Probably slashing a brick.”
“Yes, I want to try it a little.”
When I got out of the back door of the blacksmith, there was a dummy in the garden.
Holding “Yoruichi” on my waist I point it towards the dummy.
“Huh !!”
I unleash a sword on the dummy.
A big resistance is transmitted to the arm, and it can be reconfirmed that there is no sharpness.
The dummy was broken and torn up.
“… No, wouldn’t they die if they ate it even if it didn’t have a sharp edge?”
“… If you meet with my sword, the sword will be broken.”
“Hmm … Muskel’s punch seems to shatter the dummy, and I think it’s just right to have this strength to meet them. Thank you, Gantetsu-san, for making a good sword.”
“It’s a delicate matter to see this as a sword. Regarding the alloy of black steel and other metals, if you say it well, I’d like you to try the prototype again.”
“Yes! Please let me!”
“Um. If you can, contact the school. Then, sometimes I’ll come to the maintenance of weapons.”
“I understand. Thank you.”
He took the new sword, “Yoruichi,” and went back to the dormitory lightly.