I Was Reborn in Another World, but Hold On – No Parents? Was I Abandoned? - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: The Amazing Dwarf Blacksmith

After spending a couple of days goofing around with Maria and the others, today finally marks the day for sightseeing in the royal capital.

As for the escort, it’s just Lorna, but is everything okay?

Well, Lorna has her subordinates with her, so I guess it should be fine…

When I reached the gate of the castle, everyone was already waiting.

Apart from Lorna, the other guards come forward and bow as subjects.

“I am Varon, vice-captain of the surprise assault second unit, entrusted with guarding Your Highness Arus today. Along with my friends, we will protect you even at the cost of our lives, so please rest assured…”

Varon… He’s completely different from Lorna, very serious.

“Take care of yourselves. But thank you. I feel a little relieved now…”

That sense of relief isn’t just because of Lorna.

In front of the castle gate, there’s a large carriage pulled by monsters, surprisingly enough.

It’s drawn by a horse with three sturdy horns, much larger than a regular horse.

A unicorn? No, a bicorn?

But with three horns?

When I check the status, it says “Tricorn.”

It’s a name I’ve never heard before.

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［Tricorn］

Title: Mythical Beast

Rank: A

HP: 265,000 (265,000)

MP: 130,000 (130,000)

Attack Power: 100,000

Defense: 280,000

Agility: 12,000

Dexterity: 11,000

Unique Magic: ［Body Enhancement: Level MAX］［Intimidation: Level MAX］［Agility Enhancement: Level MAX］

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S-So this is the first time I’ve seen an A-rank monster.

Its stats… they’re insanely high, and it’s a mythical beast!?

Hey, this monster is seriously dangerous.

“Varon… This monster has ridiculously high stats and it’s A-rank, but what exactly is it?”

“As expected of Your Highness! It’s true that you can understand just by looking… This Tricorn is a monster exclusively for carrying members of the Demon King family. In other words, if no one from the Demon King family is riding it, it won’t advance beyond this gate and will go berserk.”

“So it’s limited to our family. But if this thing goes berserk, it’ll cause a lot of damage, right?”

“Yes… That’s why we don’t do anything reckless like that.”

I step in front of the Tricorn.

Its slightly dark brown body shines with a radiant golden mane.

An artistically captivating appearance… This is a mythical beast.

“Nice to meet you… guys.”

I try speaking to them while standing between the two heads.

Then, the two heads come closer to my face.

And then, I gently stroke them.

Huh, they’re cute!

“You guys are adorable…”

After a little petting, both heads close their eyes, looking content.

“W-What?! The Tricorn is… getting attached…”

“As expected… of Your Highness.”

Apparently, I learned later that normally, when you stand in front of a Tricorn, it launches a fierce attack.

So, the people who take care of them usually don’t stand in front of them… or so I heard later.

Hey! You could have told me that earlier!!!

We ride in the Tricorn’s carriage, descending down the mountain road.

Though, it’s not a rough path; it’s a properly paved downhill road.

Well, that makes sense since it leads to the Demon King’s castle.

“So, what are we going to do, Arus?”

“Hmm, let’s see… Are there any places for sightseeing, Lorna?”

Asked by Maria, I pass the question on to Lorna.

I don’t know anything about what’s in the royal capital.

“Well, let’s see… There’s the Guillotine Manor… and also shops that sell dangerous monsters…”

Ah, I knew it was a mistake to ask her.

“Lorna… Your suggestion is rejected. Varon, do you have any ideas?”

“Huh? But it sounded like fun…”

“Well… there’s a popular theater that was recently built. And there are many shops, so you can also do some shopping?”

Varon… you’re amazing.

“Alright, let’s start with that for now.”

“I want to see swords! Swords from the Demon Kingdom… they must have some good ones.”

“Big brother, I want to see magical tools too.”

“Swords and magical tools, huh? Then let’s go check out Varon’s recommended store…”

“Yes! There’s a famous shop run by dwarves in the royal capital, let’s go there!”

And so, we arrived at the weapons and magical tools store in the royal capital… the “Bermann Shop”.

It’s a shop run by a dwarf named Bermann, a famous blacksmith in the Demon Kingdom, with a large workshop beside it.

According to Varon, his son has talent in making magical tools, so in recent years, the shop has started handling both.

“…Hey, wait a minute… the crest of the Demon King’s family… and a Tricorn?”

“His Majesty?”

“No… they’re still young kids… and they’re humans, right?”

“…That atmosphere… could it be… His Highness Arus?”

As we stepped out of the carriage, the surroundings started buzzing.

It’s because of the carriage with the crest of the Demon King’s family…

Huh? My name is known too?

To avoid causing a stir, I quickly entered the shop.

Ding-a-ling-clang!

The small bell on the door jingled, and a dwarf employee approached.

“Welco…me…”

The employee started to say, then looked back and forth between me, the guards, and the carriage outside, astonished.

“C-Could it be… Your Highness… are you…?”

“Hmm? Oh… yeah. Sorry, it got a bit noisy outside the shop.”

“N-No, not at all! Thank you very much for visiting our store today!! Oh, I am Beldo, the son of the head of the shop, Bermann!”

Ah, he’s not just an employee, he’s the son of the guy who makes magical tools.

“So, you’re the genius son of the magical tools… Well then, may I take a look at some of the items?”

“…A genius… of magical tools… to His Highness… Sniffle… Sniffle… Y-Yes! Please, go ahead!!”

For some reason, Beldo was crying.

Hey, am I really that much of a big deal?

Mira, Reno, and Torus headed to the magical tools section, while Maria, Leo, and for some reason, Lorna, went to the weapons section.

Well, leaving Lorna aside, should I check out the magical tools or the weapons?

Let’s start by checking out some swords using the status feature.

Heading to the weapons section, I examined a promising-looking sword…

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[Wind Lion Sword] A

A magic sword forged by the renowned craftsman Bermann.

Enhanced with wind magic.

Attack Power: 25,000

Magic Enhancement: [Wind Slash]

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On par with the magic sword I received from Gazef… an A-rank magic sword.

And the attack power is quite impressive.

“This head of the Bermann shop… seems to be quite skilled.”

“Do you understand weapons as well?”

“Oh yeah, not just weapons. I can also tell things like ingredients or monsters.”

“That’s truly an astounding skill…”

Since this skill became known, even my father praised me, saying I had acquired something rare!

Come to think of it, it really is incredibly convenient.

By the way, it seems there are quite a few people with similar skills.

It’s called Appraisal Eye.

However, that skill only reveals one aspect of the status, or only the combat power of monsters, and it seems to only reveal specific parts.

It seems that as proficiency increases, the visible aspects also increase, but it’s also quite difficult.

“…So, you’re… the son of the Demon Lord?”

I was called out from behind, and when I turned around, there was a dwarf who resembled Beldo, but had a completely different demeanor.

“You… your attitude… is disrespectful to His Highness.”

“I-I’m sorry!! Dad!! You told me to show proper respect!”

Varon put his hand on his sword at his waist, and then Beldo rushed over to his father… in other words, Bermann… to receive a lecture.

However, Bermann.

He’s not just an ordinary blacksmith… he possesses skills on par with or even surpassing Varon.

“I don’t mind… Varon is too cautious. Besides, this person is stronger than you.”

“What!? Stronger than me?”

“Hahaha! You can see that far, Prince! Rumors said you could determine a person’s strength just by looking at them, and it’s true.”

“I can tell… whether a sword is good or not too…”

“I see!! Then, take your time looking! Oh, right! Can I test you a bit? If you can guess correctly, I’ll show you something even better than what’s here!”

“A test? Something better than this…? Alright, let’s do it!”

Ignoring Varon’s irritation and Beldo’s panic with Bermann, I followed Bermann to a table at the back.

“Well, please have a seat…”

He said, and I sat down on the sofa, waiting.

Perhaps curious, Maria, Mira, Reno, Leo, and Torus stood behind me… waiting together.

Then, Bermann brought three swords.

“Well, Prince, what do you think is the best sword among these? As a prince, which one do you choose?”

Bermann smirked confidently.

One was a magnificent sword that could be called a holy sword, with incredible cutting power.

The second one was a beautifully artistic sword with a slightly bluish blade.

And the third one was…

“This one… feels ominous, doesn’t it?”

“Yeah, it looks hard to handle…”

As Mira and Leo remarked, its appearance was not appealing.

In fact, it was downright sinister.

A jet-black sword, devoid of any dazzling decorations, simple yet exuding a strangely suspicious aura.

I decided to check the stats of all three swords… and was left speechless.

The first one,

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［Holy Demon Sword］ A+

A magic sword forged by the master craftsman Bermann.

Enhanced with holy magic.

Attack Power: 38,000

Magic Enchantment: ［Holy Light］ ［Holy Demon Slash］

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Wow, it’s strong!! Its performance is incredible.

It’s even surpassing Gazef’s sword…

Second one,

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［Momentary Sword］A+

A mithril magic sword forged by the master craftsman Bermann.

Grants wind and lightning magic.

Attack power: 52,000

Magic granted: ［Wind Slash］［Thunder Transmission］［Wind Thunder Strike］

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What!? Mithril??

As the fantasy ore, mithril?

That’s amazing. And ridiculously strong, too.

What’s Wind Thunder Strike!?

And then, seeing the third one…

I was dumbfounded.

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［Sword of the Azure Sky Beyond the Clouds］S-

The ultimate masterpiece forged by the master craftsman Bermann.

A mixed magical sword of mithril and adamantite.

Grants fire, water, wind, lightning, and dark magic.

Attack power: 98,000

Magic granted: ［Blaze Sword］［Frost Flower Sword］［Wind Magic Sword］［Thunder Blade］［Thousand Swords of Darkness］

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Hey, hey… what’s with this performance?

Is this even an artifact at this point?

And wait, “Sword of the Azure Sky Beyond the Clouds”… isn’t that a phrase from my previous life?

Um, if I remember correctly, it means something like, “If you overcome difficulties and strive, you can expect a pleasant blue sky.” But…

How is it being used here?

“Bermann… do you have a better sword than this?”

I hold up the Sword of the Azure Sky Beyond the Clouds and look at Bermann.

“…Haha… You truly are perceptive, my prince. Do you understand? The capabilities of this sword.”

“Grants magic of five attributes, a mixture of mithril and adamantite, and incredible attack power… This is practically an artifact, isn’t it? I know it was forged by you, Bermann.”

“What!? You can tell all that!? An artifact… I’m delighted. Even other blacksmiths and my own son couldn’t grasp this greatness in its true sense. My prince… You’re right, this is indeed the best sword. Take it.”

“Huh? Are you selling it to me?”

“Sell it? What are you talking about? No one understands the value of this sword as much as you do. It would be the sword’s greatest wish for you to wield it. I don’t need money. Take it.”

With those words, Bermann gently stroked the sword in my hand.

It was as if he was looking at his own child.

“Thank you… then I’ll make use of it.”

I gazed at the sword once again.

Yeah… it’s an amazing sword.

But somehow, it feels right.

Like destiny…?

“That sword is a good sword… it will protect you in the future.”

Wait, the Creator…

I’ve been forgetting about that lately.

“Forgetting… how rude of me. That’s just like a Demon Lord.”

I’m sorry.

“Oh, right. I’ll bestow a blessing upon this sword, so take good care of it.”

“Huh? A blessing?”

Everyone looked at me as I suddenly muttered.

Oops! I spoke out loud.

The sword in my hand suddenly started shining brightly.

And then, everything went white…

“Hey hey… isn’t this a bit too much, God?”

The appearance of the sword seemed to have changed slightly.

The previously plain guard of the sword now featured intricate engravings resembling an Ouroboros dragon, while the handle displayed faint geometric patterns in gold, with seven small gemstones embedded at the pommel.

Furthermore, the blade itself seemed to shine even brighter than before, and the scabbard bore gold patterns engraved upon it.

It’s like a completely different sword now!!

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［Sword of the Azure Heavens］S

Forged by the master craftsman Bermann and bestowed with the protection of the Creator, this divine sword is a fusion of mithril and adamantine.

It is imbued with the powers of fire, water, wind, lightning, and darkness magic.

Attack Power: 130,000

Magic Enchantments: ［Blazing Fury Blade］［Frost Lotus Blade］［Gale Mystic Blade］［Thunderclap Blade］［Thousand Blades of Darkness］［Harmony of Heaven and Earth］

Sacred Skill: ［Divine Protection of the World God］

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There are more magical enhancements, the attack power has increased, and it’s become a divine sword.

God… isn’t this a bit too much?

“What?! What’s this?”

Bermann stared at the sword in disbelief.

“Huh? Hasn’t its appearance changed?”

Maria and the others were also in shock.

How should I explain this?

Um…

“The gods bestowed their blessing upon it because it’s a good sword.”

“Wha…! So even the gods favor it. You truly are an incredible man, Your Highness!”

“But is that sort of thing common?”

“No… I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s truly remarkable, with its enhanced performance…”

Afterward, Bermann was delighted, offering Maria and the others weapons and equipment for free, insisting they take whatever they wanted. He even urged them to come back anytime.

“Bermann was quite something, huh?”

“Yeah, he was really passionate.”

“But… he seemed like a good person.”

As we left the shop, the women remarked…

Wait, where’s Lorna? I looked around and found her gleefully clutching a magical instrument that emitted sparkling music.

She has her girly side, too, huh?

Leo and Torus were examining the new weapons they received from Bermann inside the carriage.

They were A-rank swords and spears.

Apparently, they were worth as much as a large mansion in a prime location if converted to cash.

“Just because they’re Arus’s friends, they’re getting swords like these… I bet they’d fetch an even higher price in the Southern Continent. My father would be astonished if he saw them…”

“This spear… it’s got some serious presence. And the price tag… if I showed this to my parents, they’d be speechless…”

Leo and Torus were right; both the price and the performance were astounding. For Bermann to give them to everyone… he’s quite generous.

“We’ve done so much for us. We’ll have to thank him properly…”

“We’ve arrived, Your Highness… I’ve already sent our subordinates ahead to secure the tickets, so let’s go in right away…”

It was a place akin to a medieval European theater from my past life.

“It’s made of stone, but the white color gives it a stylish touch.”

“The seats Varon arranged for us are probably VIP seats.”

The room was quite luxurious, situated slightly forward and protruding from the upper floor of the audience section.

“What an incredible room…”

“Yeah… It’s amazing to watch from here.”

Maria and Reno were excited, their eyes sparkling.

“The furnishings here are all quite expensive…”

Mirra, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, walked around, inspecting the furnishings with her arms crossed.

“This is a room for royalty and high-ranking nobles, so you should feel at ease here.”

“Varon… I’m sorry for all the trouble you went through…”

“No, Your Highness… It’s my duty for today, so please don’t worry about it.”

Varon… Unlike Lorna, he’s incredibly reliable.