Chapter 520 – IF I Am Alone in Another World 6
“Why are you touching my sword so freely?”
Small.
A small woman stuck her head out from under the stall. Even though she was so small that she was indistinguishable from a child, she could not mistake her for a child because she saw a dwarf woman named Akhrina who had already entered her shop.
This is because she said her own breasts were big enough to rival her Akrina. No matter how short she was, if she had breasted the size of mine, there was no mistaking her as a child.
‘… The heat.’
Behind her, tremendous heat continued to radiate from inside the open workshop. It’s enough to make me frown. Even though there is a distance, it feels like the heat is cooking my skin.
And only then did I realize why, unlike other stores, no sound was heard in this workshop. A shield may have been installed to prevent the heat from the furnace from cooling down even a little. An object so thick that neither heat nor sound can escape.
Do what others don’t do. With that alone, Dojin could not doubt her skills. At the same time, we can see how much pride those craftsmen have in her own skills and her work.
“Are you really deaf? “Who is holding my sword arbitrarily?”
“Ah, wait! Wait a minute! Mr. Lastina! “Wait a minute!”
“You… Orion? What happened again?”
“This is someone who came through my introduction! So don’t be too angry! I said it would be okay for me to take a quick look at the sword! Because I don’t know when Mr. Lastina will come out!”
“You said you could look at my things however you want? When did I give you that authority?”
“No, I’ve never done that. Still…”
While Lastina was spewing out heat and Orion was embarrassed. Dojin, who was standing silently holding her sword, placed the sword on her stand and lowered her head.
“Sorry. She must not touch the sword without her master’s permission. It’s such a well-made sword…”
“Joy. What do you know about swords… “Did you think you could bake and boil me with candy like that?”
“Definitely not as detailed as yours. However, I am confident that I know how to look for a good sword. For example, this sword…”
Do-jin began to explain the sword he had put down on the stand. A sword whose weight is lightened by magic from the center of gravity, and how to force that weight on the opponent.
As he began to explain in detail why this weapon was good, Rastina also realized that the Dojin in front of her was different from other fishermen. Unlike kids who can’t tell which sword is better or worse, he can at least make the distinction.
Realizing that fact, Rastina slightly frowned and asked.
“What is your name?”
“This is Dojin. Kim Do-jin.”
“Yes, Dojin. I am Rastina. You. “Tell me what the best sword is here.”
As Rastina said this, she pointed to the weapons hanging on the wall. Dojin, who was looking around at those words, brought up two swords. One was a flashy sword with jewels on it, and the other was an ordinary long sword that even looked shabby at first glance.
Dojin, who placed the two swords on the stand, pointed out three swords one by one, including the one sword that was already on the stand.
“These are three.”
“I’m sure I told you to find the best sword, right? “Have you not even learned what being the head of a household means?”
“First, this sword. It’s studded with strange jewels and looks like it has no practicality at all. The center of gravity is a mess, but it is made so that the person wielding it is not swayed. It’s a so-called decorative sword. “If you are looking for the most expensive sword, this is it.”
“… Ho?”
While Rastina, who was frowning and disparaging Dojin, let out a weak exclamation, Dojin lifted the sword that was already on the stand.
“It looks like there’s magic involved… I don’t know much about magic. I don’t know what kind of magic it is, but if you’re looking for a practical sword, this seems like the best one. It’s light for me to lift, but the weight the other person feels increases… So, if you are looking for the sword with the best performance, this is it.”
“… Then, what about that shabby longsword you brought?”
“—It’s the best-made sword.”
Dojin lifted the long sword she brought for the last time and looked at her lover with a sad look.
“Not only is the length, weight, and center of gravity perfect, but the blade is sharpened well. Probably, even if you cut down a hundred people, the blade would not be damaged. Not only that, but this sword… “I can feel the soul.”
“Soul, does that mean it can also be an ego sword?”
“No. The blacksmith’s whole heart made it. This sword has a spirit that makes you feel like you gave your all to create this sword. So, if I’m looking for the best, best-made sword, I’ll go with this sword.”
Lastina, who had been listening to his words until the end, forgot what she said for a moment and lowered her head. Dojin, thinking that he might not have liked my answer, looked down at Lastina with a bitter expression.
If I’m denied buying something at this store, I’ll probably stop by any of the stores scattered around outside. That’s not a good thing. I didn’t want to own the products of third-rate people who, out of pride as craftsmen, didn’t solicit customers, but indirectly drew in people by risking the heat and spreading the sound of hammers.
“Hehe-.”
Fortunately, Lastina really liked Dojin’s answer.
Haha-! What? The three best swords? And there’s a reason for everything? What a funny guy! Dojin!”
“… Did you pass?”
“You passed? What are you talking about? It’s as if I’m picking on customers. “I’ve never done that?”
When Do-jin, who heard Lastina’s contradictory words, looked at Orion as if asking what was going on, Orion, who was quietly watching the situation, carefully whispered in Do-jin’s ear.
“Well, it’s prohibited by law to refuse a customer. If you get caught, you’ll be fined…”
“Aha…”
Feeling bitter that even a craftsman like her was afraid of her fine, Rastina pretended not to hear the conversation between the two and opened her mouth.
“So—why did you come here?”
“I come to a store that sells swords to buy swords.”
“Choose what you want. Custom orders take some time, and things hanging on the wall can be picked up right away.”
“Then make it to order.”
“Now, take it.”
As soon as you request custom production, Lastina is the best-made sword that Dojin said. So, I handed him a shabby long sword. Dojin, who was tilting his head as if wondering what this meant, listened to Rastina’s next words and realized why she held out her sword.
“Try swinging.”
“Here?”
“Okay. “When I see him swinging a sword, I can get a general idea of what kind of guy he is and what kind of life he has led.”
“Wow. That’s great. “Is it because you’re a dwarf?”
“What? No way. Because he is a craftsman.”
After hearing Rastina’s words radiating pride as a craftsman, Dojin carefully took a deep breath and held the sword. It had special meaning that a blacksmith who made a sword wanted to know about swordsmanship.
I like myself as a person, so I’m going to test whether I like myself as a prosecutor.
It was a kind of proposal to give me my own sword, a sword that would fit the swordsman perfectly. And if you receive a proposal, you must answer sincerely.
Dojin did that.
“Seueueuu-.”
Take a long breath. Breathe in, breathe out. The process of uniting the skills embedded in the body, mind, and consciousness. The moment the Jeonggisin became one, Dojin swung his sword.
It may have been done unconsciously, but the perfect sword strike cut through the air. Even if you cut from top to bottom, bottom to top, diagonally, horizontally, and vertically, the sudden stabbing continues without stopping.
By the time I forgot to even breathe, a drop of sweat leaked out from my body due to the sword strike. Dojin stopped his sword and breathed lightly. Sayoung, who was watching the scene, was speechless, and Orion and Akrina burst into applause.
“… Damn.”
“Wow – that’s amazing?”
“It’s great. Leader-!”
However, she looked back at the shouts flying towards her and looked at Rastina as if asking what Dojin was like. Lastina, who was drooling with her arms crossed, gathered her thoughts, nodded and opened her mouth.
“Dojin.”
“Yes.”
“I have no sword to give you. “Get out.”
“… Yes?”
The result was a complete success.
Without even having a chance to refute whether it was a joke, Do-jin was kicked out of her store.
After staring blankly at the store for a moment, Orion followed behind and looked very sorry.