Editor Makoto

TL NOTE : This is Monday, 14 September 2020 Chapter

What were Mea and the others doing?

Fran and the others sat at the table set that Quina had arranged according to the maids etiquette, while drinking tea and reporting back to each other on what they had been doing since they had left each other.

As a matter of fact we got steak as snacks thats served with the tea. Sipping tea on one hand while munching on a thick steak. Its already more of a meal instead of tea time, right? However, it is a common sight in the Beast Country. Quina, who acts as the Tsukkomi, doesnt say anything either.

To be honest, I think its okay to share the information to one another later after we entered the royal capital but It seems that neither could wait.

We explain how the skills have become difficult to use and about my modifications.

So the skill transform to the advanced level but the fighting power has declined? Isnt that a grave situation!

Mhm, very terrible

But its not entirely unheard of, is it?

Is that so?

Yes

According to Quina, this is a phenomenon that often happens when a sensory or physical enhancement skill reaches the highest level and changes to an advanced level skill.

It seems that the skills we usually use intuitively are more confusing when they change into a more advanced level.

Well, even so, I cant give you any advice, because usually its not possible for more than one skill to change to an advanced level at the same time, like what happened to you.

I see. But how do you usually get over that?

Training.

It was a very brief answer. But its the only way to go. And if there was an easier way to overcome it, Asurasu would have told us about it.

The next thing Mea got her teeth into after talking about skills was the story that my outer body was originally a divine sword cherubim. According to Mea, Quina is also very surprised.

I never thought Id meet a divine sword in a row in such a short period of time

Yes. Im surprised.

I will return the words back to you. Im only at the level of a former divine sword or a semi-divine sword, but you guys have a real divine sword.

No, no, no, its a semi-divine sword, and an intelligence weapon, moreover it seems to have some more secrets? Isnt that much more better?

Isnt the divine sword much more better?

Mea and Quina are looking at me with a dumbfounded expression for some reason, but it cant be helped after Asurasu showed me the Earth Sword Gaias capability.

Its not totally, but I dont think I can say that Im better than a divine sword. Lind hasnt shown his true power yet, so Meas perception of him may be a little too naive. Or rather, its scary to see what kind of monster Lind will turn into when hes regained his true form. I am after all only a semi-divine sword.

When I muttered something like that, Mea glared at me sternly.

Master, arent you putting yourself down way too much? It doesnt matter whether you are a divine sword or not. You saved this country! Be proud!

Mhm! Master is an awesome sword!

I- Is that so?

Thats right! Besides, the sword is rated by its owner, remember? Its one of the talents of an adventurer to come across excellent armor and be able to get it!

So thats it. Luck is part of the talent, or maybe its just that the adventurers reputation is based on the strength of the armor they are using.

Master, if you keep putting yourself down you will undermine Frans achievements! Puff out your chest no, you dont have any, but you should be proud of who you are!

Im putting myself down too much.? And Fran will..

Thats right! Besides, think about it! You single-handedly fended off a huge army of demonic beasts and evil one that could destroy the country, defeated the vicious evil ones who were pulling the strings behind the scenes, and conquered the dungeon that resulted in saving the country.

Well, if you look at it objectively, its certainly pretty amazing. If I didnt know I would think she was talking about some Hero.

I see.. I am We are amazing

Thats right! Its amazing!

Fran said something similar to Marmano, apparently it was a word that applied to me as well. He has told Fran not to be humble, but apparently I was putting down myself too much as well.

I can understand the reason myself. The divine sword. With Gaia in front of me, I took the liberty of rating myself and thought I couldnt win now. And I thought I was no big deal.

I vowed that one day I would catch up with the divine sword. That means that I have admitted that I am not good as I am now, and that I am losing. It was no wonder that I couldnt beat the divine sword, but apparently a large part of me was unknowingly feeling frustrated and defeated. It seemed that my inferiority complex with the divine sword had caused me to belittle myself more than necessary.

But as Mea said, if Im not good enough, that means Fran is using a bad sword. Besides, Fran and I are always fighting together. If I despise my accomplishments, that means I despise even Frans accomplishments. I cant let that happen!

Im sorry. Im fine now.

Um. Thats good.

I dont mean to be conceited, but Im going to be more proud of myself from now on. As befits Frans sword.

But did you say he showed you Gaia? Did Asurasu show you the released state?

Hmm, just a little.

And when I told her the story of our mock battle, Mea was very envious of us. Come to think of it, its a mock battle against a rank S adventurer. How could the battle-crazed Mea not be envious?

I- I wish I could have fought Lord Asurasu too!

It seems that the tablecloth is about to be chewed at any moment. But apparently a pat on the head from Pessili and Quina brought her back to her senses. She cleared her throat with a cough and changed the subject.

Nevertheless, the equipment looks pretty good. You said that you had your original equipment modified by Alistair-dono, how is it performing?

Mea looks at Frans new armor and squints at it. Apparently, even though she is a combat fanatic like Fran, she likes cute things.

Mhm. Perfect

I see. Fufu

Whats wrong?

No, nothing

Mea smiled suddenly. Whats the matter with you? Did Frans cuteness get to you?

Lady, Why dont you honestly say that youre happy to have matching equipment, since both of it was made by Alistair-sama?

Wha..! What are you talking about, Quina! I- I dont think about such a thing at all!

Your expression is becoming softer.

Shu- Shut up!

So this is what it seems to be about. Quina continues to be calm and exposing her.

Tha- thats being said, what are we talking about?

Hmm

She is embarra.s.sed. It was Mea who forced the conversation back to its track.

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