Kansutoppu Chapter 65 Part 2 (Patreon)

Chapter 65 What we are looking for Part 2

◆ Avangard City Grand Plaza Central  ◆

「 Daaaaa! Fuuuuuunnnn!」

A muscular person who looked like a stuffed animal was red-faced and trying to raise his sword. But no matter how hard he tries, he can't lift the sword at all. We had been skeptical of the idea of a weapon that could choose its user, until we saw it with our own eyes.

It was as if the sword itself had a will of its own and was rejecting the big man who tried to take a strike with it. The hilt was raised, but the blade never left the floor, as if it was heavier.

「 That's enough. Next!」

「 Hey, wait! I'm almost there!」

「 No, no, no! It's because of people like you that this line is never going to be cleared!」

I see, there was a reason why the line was so slow. After the big man who was pushed out, there were ordinary men, old men, and families. Everyone's result was the same as the big man.

Some of them seemed to have come here as part of their sightseeing, and they were excited even if they couldn't hold it. I almost laughed as I thought about where to look next, which was too loose compared to the seriousness of the big guy earlier.

The next challenge is a green-haired, broom-headed adventurer with a spear on his back. I'm sure I know him, but that's my assumption. Yeah, that's him.

「 They don't understand why they're not chosen.

I've been told that my "B" rank is a sure thing, so I'll show you what a good example I am.

You know what? This guy doesn't want just any power idiot. The heart, the love of justice, that's what qualifies.」

Aude, you're still in Avangard. Well then, let me see you treat that justice with a loving heart. If you really have such a heart, that is.

「 Here I go……Fuuuuuh……」

「 Just get it over with.」

The soldier was probably annoyed with Aude, who took a deep breath while holding the handle, and warned him about it. I do not think this is something that should be criticized that much, but it is not hard to understand.

While he was going Haaaa, The soldier warned Aude again. It didn't take long for people to say, Just do it!

「……guh! Tsuuuh! Seyaaaaa!」

「 Alright, that’s enough. Next!」

「 Wa, wait! This time I’ll really be serious about it?!」

「 It's not even making a nudge! Next!」

Aude was so insistent that the two soldiers finally restrained him and dragged him away. He was screaming something at that time, but I couldn't hear it anymore.

「 I guess we're next.」

「 Yeah, you can go ahead, Ryua.」

「 Ryua-san! Good luck!」

「 Don't talk too much!」

「 Yes!」

Now, it was my turn. All the people who had been enjoying each other's company quieted down for some reason. Maybe it's because I'm the champion of the tournament, and everyone is paying attention to me, or maybe it's because Ritta is the only one looking at me expectantly. I wonder if there is even one person who thinks that I am a hero.

I don't think that's possible, and I don't want to be like that either. This sword has a rightful owner, and it should be returned properly. I'm not nervous about this, but I wonder what these people are paying attention to.

「 Yosh……」

Grasping the handle, I finally

「……nu!」

It was just a moment before I could grab it and hold it properly.

A pain like an electric current that travels from my fingertips to the palms of my hands, from my arms to my entire body.

Just as I thought my eyes were going to turn white, there was a flash of light that blinded me.

A little later, the surrounding area screams.

When was the last time I experienced something like this, being knocked away by something? My body slammed down hard on the floor of the hall. I don't know how long I flew through the air. The people who were supposed to be standing in line scattered and looked at me. It took a few seconds for Roel, who was the first to notice the situation, to run over here, so I must have been knocked around a lot.

If I had been a little off, I would have hit that pillar. I'm glad I was the only one who was damaged.

「 Are you alright, Ryua-chan!? Hey, are you hurt anywhere?」

「 Thanks, but I don't think I need healing, so don't worry about it.」

「 I mean, you know, you were blown from there to here.……」

The soldiers who rushed after me were worried about me, but I was not injured. I just don't know when the last time I was blown up this far since I was in the Cave of the Abyss. Anyway, it was my first time in the outside world, so I was completely caught off guard.

No, I don't think it's about simple power or anything like that. I don't know why at all, but I have one thought.

「 That now, it's as if the sword rejected me like crazy……」

Ritta's casual comment, that was it. Even if that were true, it wouldn't make sense. That big guy, the family, Aude, they all touched it. What's wrong with just me not being able to touch it.

「 Ugh……uu……」

「 Ryua-chan, don't cry……Hey, let's go home, okay?」

Roel helped me stand up, and I couldn't look at anyone around me. I didn't want them to see how pathetic I looked. But everyone was looking at me. That's all I could tell.

「 Tom-san!」

「 Wha, what was that just now……」

「 That sword is dangerous! It should be banned from the public immediately!」

「 Don't be ridiculous. You're right, this is an unprecedented situation, but it's not up to us to decide.」

「 Then I don't care if it's Captain Kirkton, Master Belmund, or His Majesty!

It would be too late to stop this kind of thing if it happened to ordinary people who have no power!」

「 No, but……」

I could tell that Ritta was concerned about me behind my back. I don't know if the girl before me could have said that much. I'm not in a position to speak so highly of her, but I think Ritta has become a great person in just a short time.

I wonder if the Black Spear incident was the trigger. In the meantime, there's nothing I can do about it. As long as I don't know the reason why that sword rejected me, what can I possibly do?

After that, I don't know if the release of the sword was really canceled. We had no choice but to disappear into the castle town at a slow pace. It was Roel who suggested that we take the day off.