CCM 44 – Beyond the Sword Saint

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[This is…?]

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I open my eyes just to be greeted by an unfamiliar place which I had already expected.

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Is this… the royal castle?

But it is somehow different from the royal castle in my memory. The decors and chairs seem a bit off too.

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But most importantly, Rei and Remia who are just with me can’t be seen anywhere in the vicinity.

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In exchange — I have seen that man once again. Someone who I shouldn’t have the slightest chance to meet, the first Sword Saint Fauras Makuba.

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[Oh Goddess… What do you think? Is it really such an inevitable fate?]

[Yes. It is really impossible for a child of man to do so don’t you think?]

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The one who answered his question is a woman of unfathomable beauty. Further, it seems like a faint glimpse of light is being emitted by her body.

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Wait…. Did he said goddess…

Seriously?

Is she really the goddess Dies known and told by those fantasie and stories?

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[Well, it was a hopeless attempt to begin with.]

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The woman who was referred earlier by Fauras as the Goddess murmurs with expression of discernment.

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[<Resurrection> is a forbidden technique in the first place. It is already sufficient that you have uncovered the tip of it, rest assured and leave the rest to your child in the future.]

[Child of the future… As expected, it’s got to be my descendant, huh.]

[Yes. Your blood will carry on your skills with the sword. That’s why your descendants who will inherit such talents are definitely blessed to receive it on their own.]

[<Cheat Code Manipulation> was it…? Due to its ability to defy all reason, it should only fall upon someone with a firm heart.]

[Correct. That is why this skill shall only be blessed to the child that is deemed with the strongest heart in the Makuba family.]

[…I agree. Still, we can’t rule out the fact that an idiot might appear and cling to the lone ideology of being a sword saint.]

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And then —- the goddess turned to my direction all of a sudden.

In her face lingers signs of being saddened.

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[Fufu…. Thousands of years later, your descendant will witness this moment happen. Even I have no knowledge about him, not even a name.]

[Uhm…]

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Perhaps I can try asking her what is this all about.

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[Excuse my rudeness but… Can you actually see me?]

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But – I didn’t get a reply.

As expected, I am just being shown images. Images from thousands of years before of an exchange between the goddess and first sword saint.

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And at that moment….

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A hand reaches towards me in such a gentle manner. It is the goddess.

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[Oh child of Fauras. You must be in pain and suffering… You, despite being a descendant of Fauras, have to bear a skill that no one has ever heard of. Perhaps you’re even being frowned upon and isolated by your own surroundings.]

[…………]

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I have to say, that really hit the spot.

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[Still, remember this always. You are more precious than anyone else…. And much stronger than everybody else.]

[Haha, then let me say a word or two as well.]

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The very first sword saint then turns to me and his eyes seem looking directly towards me.

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[My child. You must be going through some ordeals by now. But don’t forget. Inside you — we will always be together with you.]

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Just what is this…

They shouldn’t have been able to see me nor have any idea about me but how come their words reverberate so much inside me…

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Deeply moved, I feel a tear drop down from my eyes.

Somehow, my heart that was torn apart after being abandoned by the parents I love has mended albeit light.

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[Ah one more thing.]

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Faruas gives me a mischievous smile as he says his next line.

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[Yo, child. If your family has treated you unjustly, then give them a smack with everything you got! You can keep in mind that it’s also for the sake of the one you are beating up.]

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Hahaha.

Everything I got, you say.

Well, I’ve already decided to cut off my ties and avoid the Makuba family but… we’re talking about Dudley who’s arrogance is even I have heard of from here. We can’t really be certain of what’s going to happen next.

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[Oh, another one for me too.]

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The goddess looks like she has another piece of story for me too.

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[You are probably holding on to a mysterious jewel by now, no? I know you are full of doubts but please keep on holding on to it. If it is by your hands, at least in theory — it shouldn’t get out of control.]

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…Is that so…

That’s probably why the gem has gone haywire when Remia took hold of it.

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At the very least, it is a relief that nothing serious has happened.

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…But still, this is really damn amazing.

It feels like both of them are giving me hints of the path that I should take. Not to mention – we’re talking here about the first sword saint and the goddess.

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Nevertheless, time waits for no one and everything has to come to an end.

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The goddess with traces of melancholy on her face looks at me who she shouldn’t have been able to see.

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[…Our time is about to run out, isn’t it. May luck be upon you. May the path you take be filled with happiness.]

[Don’t worry too much, the child will be alright. The child has my blood, you know.]

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Fauras laughs happily before he looks straight at me again and extends his hands.

[Let us meet again, my child. Also — do not be let yourself succumb to the idiots I told you so.]

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And at that moment—

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My consciousness has faded again.

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[-ios…! Arios!!]

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I woke up hearing Rei’s quivering voice.

By the time I open my eyes, I can see the princess lying down on me with tears in her eyes.

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I must have worried her so bad.

Her eyes are so red and swollen.

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[Rei…? Are we..?]

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It seems I’m back in Remia’s laboratory. I look around and observe the familiar surroundings.

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[Arios! Are you okay!? You’re fine, right!?]

[Yes, yes. Not hurt in the slightest.]

[…*sniff*.. Thank goodness..!]

[O,oi! *Hmp* *Hmp*]

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Rei then hugs me so hard I find it now so hard to breathe. Yo, you’re hugging me too tight tho.

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[..til’, that’s some weird phenomena.]

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Then I hear a mutter just to see the renowned magic enchanter Remia. Her arms crossed, she’s talking to herself alone lost in thought.

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[Arios-dono. Did your consciousness perhaps jump to a different dimension?]

[Different dimension…]

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What an odd thing to say.

But certainly, that phenomena felt like i’ve been warped into a different time and space…

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[Umu… This God stone… What a peculiar thing…]

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–Then, as Remia finished speaking.

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*Tiririririiriririiinnggg*

Our shoulders jumped in surprise as a device started to ring all of a sudden and its noise resounded all over the surroundings.

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Is this… perhaps the communication device?

The magic tool which was said to be invented by Remia back in the royal capital which allows one to talk to someone far away.

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…Well, it isn’t really that common as the only times I saw this device be used are only in guilds.

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[Hello. This is Remia.]

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She picked up a handset and speaks through it.

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[Oh what, It’s just you Arturo, huh. If you’re looking for Arios-dono then he’s here — ah what?]

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But then, Remia’s face turn to a frown.

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[Understood. I’ll relay it immediately.]

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By the end of their conversation, Remia turns towards my direction with such a stiff expression and I can’t help but get an ominous premonition. (TL Note: I feel so good about this translation.lol)

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[Arios. It’s an emergency. I was told that Dudley Claise has shown himself in Rastal village. It was also said that your servant – Maeri, is in a dangerous situation.]

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Translator’s Note:

1. ——–This ends the successive release for now. but heeeeeeeeey I ended up uploading almost everyday, I think. So I’ll take quick break, and yeah, I really have to cut it from here. lol. Just kidding. I might not post for this weekend only. Happy friday, fellas!

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