Isekai sword - chapters 41-50

So, with that I went on to chop the Rune Tulip bulbs. For the sake of cutting them into fine pieces, I’ve decided to use Aura・Blade.

So far, I had used myself after taking a thorough wash through boiling and purification magic, but… Still, I had used Demonic Poison Fang for slaying Demonic Beasts earlier, so a bit of anxiety still remains. Until now Fran’s shown no sign of bad conditions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe.

[CAN BATHE IN BOILING WATER AND USE PURIFICATION ON THE SWORD ITSELF TO MAKE IT SANITARY]
- Chapter 41
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I also mixed the remaining minced meat with Telekinesis. When that was completed, 60㎏ worth of special-hamburger base was completed.

Honestly, I had a feeling that I went overboard, but… When it’s put into Dimensional Storage it won’t go bad, so it’s fine.

[MIXES MEAT WITH TK AND FURTHER PROOF FOR DIMENSIONAL STORAGE STORING THINGS IN THE STATE IT WAS IN PERMANENTLY]
- Chapter 41
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I cover the hamburgers in demi-glace sauce and toss them into Dimensional Storage one after another. The plan is to have them available regardless of the time and place while still steaming hot.

[MORE DIMENSIONAL STORAGE TIME FREEZE EVIDENCE]
- Chapter 41
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Taking a look at it, we’re currently in the Jylbard[E3] Continent. Its form seemed close to a caltrop. It’s probably around the size of Africa, but that’s just conjecture. In the first place, it’s questionable whether or not the map is accurate.

The town of Aressa belongs to a Kingdom called Kranzell[E4], and it’s located in the Western part of the caltrop-like Jylbard Continent. I didn’t know until now, but if you went West for ~5 days from here, you’d probably be able to reach the sea.
[SCALE FOR THE SIZE OF THE CURRENT CONTINENT SWORD IS IN, JUST IN CASE HE BUSTS IT]
- Chapter 42
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「Since he’s a noble, he does whatever he pleases in the town… Even more, he seems to have a skill to see through lies.」
「I know.」

In reality, he had the Skill to see through lies. Now, I have that ability.

「So, about that Skill: in the world of nobles it’s something of a godsend. Giving its user the ability to grasp their opponent’s weakness, and allowing quick dispersion of political opponents… Those guys, telling lies is as easy as breathing for them, after all.」

Mr. Dert, I must say, you’re my kind of guy. The type of guy who holds prejudice against nobles!

[MORE INFORMATION ON THE SKILL THAT SWORD STOLE]
- Chapter 43
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A short time after advancing on the highway, we sensed a couple of presences.

（Teacher.）
『Yeah. We’re being followed.』

The number of people tailing us is two. One is amateurish — he isn’t hiding his presence or anything. It’s completely laid bare.

We slowly change our course off of the highway, and as we do so the presences follow after us. As expected, we’re being pursued.

Like that, we advance for a short while into the forest, and allow the presences to close in.

「O-Oy! Stop right there!」

From behind, an angry voice is heard. To be lured here unawares… He’s truly praise worthy.

[DETECT THEMSELVES BEING FOLLOWED]
- Chapter 43
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（All over his body: magic tools?）
『Yeah, looks like it.』
（Then, take?）
『Using Dimensional Storage?』

Wouldn’t harvesting the opponent’s equipment during battle be effective? We’d been thinking so for a while now, — No, actually, we only noticed we could recently.

Originally, we tried various things to test the power of the Dimensional Storage. Tests to see if the passage of time truly stopped, or if the temperature really didn’t change among others. The results of our investigation showed that the raw materials didn’t rot, and foods stayed piping hot. After testing regularly, we came to the conclusion that time really stopped.

In the middle of such tests, we suddenly came up with the idea of stealing equipment from opponents. Since we had only been fighting Demonic Beasts there was no chance to try it out, but… The perfect opponent has arrived.

「Oh? You got the guts for it, lil’ girl?」

Fran unsheathes me… And Gyuran falls to the ground.

「――Huh?」
「First: bracelets.」
「AAAAAAAAAAAH!」

Moving to his side in an instant, Gyuran’s arms both fall to Fran’s feet. On each arm was a magic bracelet.

（Teacher: harvesting went well?）
『Y-Yeah.』

No mercy for enemies, right? Or rather, it seems that her actions are slightly more severe than usual, with a calm anger resonating around her. Towards the screaming Gyuran, Fran’s eyes grow dark as she pushes me against the bracelets. With that, Dimensional Storage invoked.

「Sword, too.」

I retrieve the fallen sword without issue. It seems that I can harvest things so long as they’re separated from the wielder’s hand.

[PROOF THAT TIME STOPS IN DIMENSIONAL STORAGE, FRAN BLITZING SOME DUDE, AND HARVESTING OF EQUIPMENT DURING BATTLE]
- Chapter 43
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「Attempt harvesting again. Armor?」
「H-Hiii―!」

*Zaku*

I jab into the shoulder of the man who is trying to flee by crawling away.

「I-It huuurts!」

Even if he has Pain Reduction, there’s no way this would remain painless in the end. While thinking so I invoke Dimensional storage, but…

『I can’t harvest it. It appears that it’s not possible to take anything that the other party is wearing.』

How disappointing. If it was possible, it would have been quite useful during combat.

[BUT YOU CAN ONLY STEAL STUFF NOT CONNECTED TO THE PERSON WIELDING THEM, SO YOU CAN'T STEAL ARMOUR FROM THEM]
- Chapter 43
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W-Well, you reap what you sow. It’s just his bad luck that he picked a quarrel with us. Right. I’m not at fault. Nope.

「A-And Gyuran’s equipment, w-where did it go?! I-I bought t-that as a present — i-it’s the highest grade of armor!」

[THE DUDE THE SWORD WAS CASUALLY POKING AROUND WAS WEARING THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST GRADE OF ARMOUR]
- Chapter 43
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「W-Why?! According to my Skill, she shouldn’t be this strong — O-Only my life, pleaaaaaah!」

Skills? This guy can talk quite well despite being in such a state… Ah, come to think of it, he had a Pain Reduction Skill. Is it thanks to that? Now, what were his other skills again…? Ahh, I see, he was talking about Strong Presence Perception!

Strong Presence Perception
Allows the user to perceive the difference in Levels between themselves and others.
So, it’s because of this Skill that he figured Fran’s Level was below his. A member of the Black Cat tribe with a lower level, and a young girl on top of that. In his eyes, there must have been plenty to make light of.

[THE PERSON FRAN BLITZED IS EXPLICITLY SUPERIOR TO HER PHYSICALLY (STATS ARE BASED ON LEVEL)]
- Chapter 43
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While being troubled about how to approach the issue, a new presence appeared, closing in on our location.

（Teacher…!）
『Ah, it’s got quite the amount of magical power. It might just reach Threat Level D! Be careful!』
「Nn!」

Despite my approximation, whatever’s approaching has a peculiar magical power. It’s not the same as a Demonic Beast’s, Human’s, or… Well, anything’s. Really, it’s quite a strange magic power.

And that enigmatic presence is coming towards us at frightening speed. Perhaps it’s aiming at Fran? No, the idiot Viscount still counts as a Noble, so maybe he’s the target?

[SENSING A MAGICAL BEING CLOSING IN ON THEM]
- Chapter 44
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「W-Why is your sword still drawn?! D-Do you intend to kill me?!」

For some reason Auguste is being noisy. Thinking about it, it’d be bothersome if he became a hindrance during the fight, so let’s have him be quiet for now. Lv3 Dark Magic: 『Mind・Lost』. It’s a spell that steals the target’s consciousness, causing them to faint. My guess is that this guy won’t have any resistance.

「Ah…….?」

*thmp*

Moving the collapsed Viscount to the side, we remain waiting for a few tens of seconds, and what showed itself was a strange half-translucent thing. How to describe it… It’s like a water sphere that keeps winding and changing its form while floating in the air.

[CAN FORCE SOMEONE UNCONSCIOUS IF THEY DON'T HAVE TP RESISTANCE]
- Chapter 44
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Without warning, the door is flung open and Amanda storms into the room. The same entrance pattern as Auguste. Is the security of this room even remotely alright? Even as a joke, it’s still supposed to be the Guild Master’s room.

But, well, that’s an A Rank Adventurer for you. I couldn’t feel her presence at all.

[HIS SENSES ARE GOOD BUT NOT PERFECT (THOUGH BEAR IN MIND A RANK A ADVENTURER IS WAY BEYOND ANYTHING IN THE SERIES THUS FAR AND WOULD UTTERLY SHIT ON SWORDBRO AND FRAN. SHE ALSO SPECIALISES IN STEALTH]
- Chapter 45
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『Fran, before we begin, you should set up a Barrier in the surroundings.』

If we start the mock battle as-is, Clad might end up complaining that we didn’t do a proper job as lookout.

（Nn. Understood.）

「――Wind・Zone」
「――Ground・Zone」

Wind・Zone is a magic barrier from Wind Magic, and can cover any range from its origin in a dome-shape. If anything intrudes within the barrier, the caster can sense it using the flow of wind.

Ground・Zone is also a magic barrier, this time from Soil Magic. It also creates a dome of any range from the origin. The difference between it and Wind・Zone is that it acts on and under the ground. On the other hand, it has no effect on intrusions via the air.

Through employing both Wind and Soil, one is able to cover all directions.

[CAN CREATE MULTIPLE MAGIC TYPES TO CREATE BARRIERS ON AIR AND GROUND THAT CAN'T BE PASSED WITHOUT ALERTING THE USER]
- Chapter 47
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With all his energy placed in a lunge to her face, Clad has no plans on stopping just before the strike lands. Frion, who was watching in an easygoing manner while dining shows an expression of shock. This is, indeed, surprising. From behind, Clad’s comrades leak a scream. Seeing Fran not move at all, they must have thought that Clad’s strike landed directly.

However, their expectations were way off the mark.

「No use.」

Fran, with only light swing of me, deflects the tip of the spear. Clad, whose body was covered in too much momentum, becomes wide open. There, Fran’s kick explodes.

「GAH!」

Blown off his feet, Clad falls to the ground.

「Damn it!」
「Continue?」
「O-Obviously! My guard was down jus’ then, but I won’t be ‘olding back from now on!」

Ohh! This is the first time I’ve heard the bad-loser cliché! He’s unsightly for saying such a thing, so I can’t really say that I approve. Well, maybe I can a little.

「Then, my move.」
「Aaーgh!」

From Clad’s perspective, Fran’s figure should have disappeared, followed by a sudden impact from the side. Through Fran’s quick movements, he was struck with my stomach.

「I can still……!」
「Nn.」
「Oraoraoraah!」

In desperation, Clad swings his spear around violently, giving off consecutive thrusts. Fran isn’t hit at all, however. Thrust, thrust, thrust. Dodge, dodge, dodge. I wonder how long this process repeated itself?

「Why?! What’s–!」
「Not hitting.」
「How is this even–!」

It’s probably been around three minutes since Clad continued striking with his Spear. I already feel dizzy, you know? Panting, his expression has turned miserable, probably due to the shock of realizing that not even one of his attacks have been successful.

「Damn it, damn it!」
「Then, time to finish.」
「Damn iiii――GOHA！」

For the second time, I strike him. This time, the strike lands on his face, causing him to lose consciousness and fall onto his back.

「Leader!」

Clad’s companions quickly rush to his side.

[MOCK BATTLE AGAINST SOME COCKY DUDE. FRAN CASUALLY SHITS ON HIM AND STRAIGHT UP BLITZES HIM AS WELL]
- Chapter 47
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「Haahhh!」
「Fuu!」
『Dangerous! This is seriously dangerous!』

Amanda’s whip strikes where Fran had just been standing.

*DoGOoOoO*

That isn’t the power of a whip! It’s more like some sort of giant mallet was thrown into the fray, sinking the ground in!

「Ahahaha! That’s the way, Fran!」
「……!」

[FRAN DODGES A HIT THAT CAN SINK THE GROUND IN]
- Chapter 48
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Only defensive movement can be taken to block its attacks, which come from any angle. The strikes are ever-changing, and infinite in variety. Sometimes, the attacks can come in the form of heavy-hitting blunt strikes, sometimes they can cut clean through rocks, and sometimes, not even sound can keep up with them. Frankly speaking, it’s strange that Fran hasn’t been defeated already.

[SAID WHIP THAT FRAN DODGED IS EXPLICITLY ABOVE THE SPEED OF SOUND]
- Chapter 48
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She’s already peerless when it comes to the whip, but it should be kept in mind that Amanda’s Job is Champion of Storms, meaning she’s fully capable of using the higher form of Wind Magic: Storm Magic. However, she has yet to use any magic whatsoever. In other words, she hasn’t considered it necessary to do so.

Even if I observe her flow of magic using the Sorcery Skill, there’s no change. And, on top of not using any magic, she hasn’t even used any Whip Techniques, giving a looming feeling of dread.

[AMANDA, THE PERSON FRAN IS FIGHTING, CAN LAUNCH HER SUPERSONIC WHIP OFF OF PURE PHYSICALS, WITH NO SKILL USAGE OR MAGICAL ENHANCEMENT. ALSO, SWORD CAN OBSERVE THE FLOW OF PEOPLE'S MAGIC]
- Chapter 48
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With that, the battle intensifies even further. Wounds, big and small, cover Fran’s entire body the more time passes. The power of the whip clad in magic power using Whip Techniques is terrific, and while Fran is barely able to evade them, she’s being damaged by the wind pressure.

[FRAN CONTINUES TO DODGE THE WHIP, BUT AMANDA SWINGS IT WITH THE FORCE TO ATTACK WITH WIND PRESSURE]
- Chapter 48
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With a high-pitched sound, the blow which had Fran’s whole body invested in it was… Prevented. Wind Magic, which Amanda hadn’t used up until this point, had nullified it. It goes without saying that it was only used because Amanda had been driven into a corner. However, Fran’s aim was to land a single blow. She won’t be satisfied with just this.

And so, Fran released the magic she had reserved: Flare・Blast.

It was launched immediately after defensive magic was used. Even Amanda wouldn’t be able to reactivate a proper defensive measure in time.

『Splendid!』

Throughout the entire battle, I had been chanting Arias with Parallel Thought to see what times I could potentially land a blow, and in my opinion, that was the best timing thus far.

「Kuu!」

*GaGOOOOON*

With Amanda hit directly by Flare・Blast, a great explosion ensued. A cloud of dust, kicked up as though a bomb had detonated, covers the entire area. The ground around us melts, becoming something akin to lava. Just how hot is it, I wonder?

[FRAN USES MAGIC THAT CAN GO THROUGH NORMAL SHIELDS AND IS HOT ENOUGH TO TURN A DECENT AREA (COMPARABLE TO A BOMBS RANGE) INTO LAVA INSTANTLY VIA HEAT]
- Chapter 48
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「Gennell! What’s wrong?!」
「I… I don’t know… I’ve tried using an Anti-Venom, but it’s not working…」

So someone got hit, huh… The Poison from Trap Spiders is very weak, so if one swallowed a 5th Grade Anti-Venom it wouldn’t be a problem. And so, mistaking the Trick Spiders for Trap Spiders, they must have continued fighting while swallowing low-class Anti-Venoms, thus falling prey to the deadly poison.

『Fran. These guys are dangerous.』
「Nn.」

When Fran takes even the smallest scratch, I immediately apply Antidote[1] — a technique that can even nullify Sovereign Poison completely.

「I-I’m saved!」
「Thank you very much.」
「Nn. Trick Spiders. Strong Poison.」
「Wha-! Trick Spiders?! Impossible! Did evolution occur?!」

[SWORD CAN INSTANTLY NULLIFY MOST ANY TYPE OF POISON THE USER IS HIT WITH (ALTHOUGH SINCE IT'S FROM WOUNDS AND ATTACKS IT SHOULD BE VENOM)]
- Chapter 50
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