TENKEN 459 (1276 words)

Forrund and Strategy Planning 
フォールンドと作戦立案

I teleported under Forrund.

「Huh?」

『Oops, don't be surprised――is that too much to ask huh? Well, I am Master, an Intelligence Weapon』

「....I see」

『Eh? Aaa...』

「Hmmh」

Is that all? Isn't it too early to be convinced? I'm ashamed of myself for saying 「Don't be surprised!」 with a smug look on my face.

『Ma, maybe you know other intelligence weapon besides me?』

「No」

『I-is that so huh...』

Anyway, aren't you talking too much differently than you did during telepathy?

『Uh, when you're connected via telepathy, you can talk with your mind. You're better off this way, right?』

(Is that so? I don't mind if you do)

『Everyone says you don't talk much, don't they?』

(A few often said me like that, but not everyone)

Yeah, maybe some people are too scared to point it out. Well, I hope we can cooperate well. Then I told Forrund about my plan.

What we need to do is simple. Accelerate with Forrund's abilities supported with my magic and skills. We'll use the Dimension Gate to try to surprise her. The target is the Fanatics equipped by Velmeria.

It would be best if we could destroy it, but what we are aiming for is to weaken it through cannibalism. It is a skill that absorbs part of the abilities of the person you kill, but this is not the case with Fanatics, I should destroy it.

It seems that the personality of the Fanatics is a kind of collective consciousness. their words and actions, as well as their ability to take the minds and memories of the people they kill and integrate them into themselves, would certainly confirm it.

And when my attack damages a part of their consciousness, a part of the collective consciousness dies and is absorbed by me through cannibalism. Even if I can't completely destroy the pseudo fanatic sword or the fanatics themselves, the cannibalism is still in effect, so this must be true.

If that's the case, I'll be able to weaken the Fanatics' abilities by inflicting a painful blow with my attack, and provide cover for Ashwrath. If I'm successful, I may be able to greatly speed up the Fanatics' self-destruction.

The only question is whether I can stand it or not. But now I had no choice but to do it. Cannibalism is the only way to ensure that I can damage the Fanatics.

In truth, it would be quicker if we could tell Ashwrath about our plan and get him to cooperate, but we needed to get closer to deliver the telepathy. But if I got any closer, Velmeria would notice me. I couldn't take that risk.

『The question is, can we do any damage in the first place? we're dealing with an opponent who hasn't been destroyed by Ashwrath's super attack. If i can't do any damage, it won't even trigger cannibalism』

(Then―――what do you think?)

『But then―――』

(Even so―――)

『I mean―――』

And with each other's input, we formulate a strategy.

(That would give us a chance)

『Are you sure you want to do it?』

(I don't care. As long as I'm the only one who can help to take him down, I'm all yours.

『.....I'm not going to sacrifice you, but I'm not going to go easy on you either, okay?』

(Of course. You don't have to worry about me)

To be honest, it's a lot of burden for Forrund, but it's a better idea than my plan.

『Also, a word of advice. If anyone but Fran equips me, they will die. I'm serious. If you just hold me in your hand, you'll be fine』

(Huh? Got it, I’ll be careful)

『....Are you sure?』

(About what?)

『No. you are not afraid to just hold me?』

(If I don't equip you, it wouldn't be a problem, right? What does it matter?)

As expected of a rank A adventurer. He has great courage. I'm counting on him.

(I also have one piece of advice for you)

『Eh? What is it?』

(I have the ability to analyze and duplicate magic swords. In this case of you, master, I knew at first glance that it was impossible to duplicate you.......However, analysis will be possible to some extent. This is done automatically, so I have no control over it. In some cases, things like the Master's secrets might be revealed to me)

『I see』

However, as long as Forrund had the love of the Sword God, I was prepared for that. In fact, it would be a blessing just to not be able to duplicate me. In order to increase the odds of victory, there was no choice but to not borrow Forrund's power.

『Aah, if you figure out something, I'd appreciate it if you'd keep your mouth shut』

(Of course)

Forrund's words are trustworthy, even though I was not using the truth of falsehood. I wonder why it is? Is it because he is like a man without his backbone? (1)

『The aim is the moment when Ashwrath stops Velmeria from moving』

(Oh. Let's put all our energy into this one blow)

『I counting on you』

(That's my line. We need to stop that girl)

『Leave it to me. I'll give it my all』

(Umu)

First, Forrund created about ten new magic swords. The first is the invisible sniper's sword, which has a sniper function that increases the accuracy of long-range attacks, the second is a telekinetic sword, and the third has the ability to control the wind.

It seems that thanks to the love of the Sword God skill, he can use his ability to create a magic sword without holding it in his hand. He thrusts his magic swords up against the ground around him.

The last thing Forrund created was a magic sword with a short blade but a powerful presence. It was a jet-black sword breaker with a row of animal fang-like protrusion on its back.

If I didn't know that I was a discarded divine sword, I might have harboured a rivalry with it. That's how vicious its atmosphere is.

『Is that, your ace card?』

(Yeah, its name is 『Agito the Demon Wolf』. It's a high-grade magic sword that was made by grinding the fangs of a Fenrir, the demon wolf that devours everything) (2)

『Fenrir....』

Seriously? When I heard that, I felt a sense of familiarity to that magical sword. I can't help but be curious about this sword. Is there really a Fenrir in me?

(What's wrong?)

『Aah, no. Don't mind』

(Is that so? This magic sword has two abilities: one is to weaken the barrier of the person it touches. The other is the ability to absorb the durability of the armor it touches, making it more fragile. On the other hand, this magic sword is getting stronger and stronger)

That's pretty cool. If the sword had those two abilities, it would make something strong even stronger.

『Surely, if we have it, that would really help......』

(I didn't expect it to be the Fanatics, but it should be effective against that sword too. I don't know how far I can go to reduce the durability of that thing, though)

『Still, I'm starting to see some hope』

(If so, then)

『Yeah, let's go』

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(1) Outward appearance and actual condition

(2) 魔狼の咢 Ma okami no 'agito (jisho.org)'

(3) Good news is, centinni's website goes back online...well, they're pretty much dead inside tho.

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