How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 37
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Episode 37. Big Sister (1)
“… …Won’t the sword lose its original speed due to friction when taken out of its scabbard?”
At first glance, the art of drawing may seem cool and useful, but in reality, it is extremely inefficient.
A significant amount of kinetic energy is lost between drawing the sword from its scabbard.
So, the techniques commonly called baldo and geohap (??) have no practical use.
If we really look at it in terms of actual combat, it is specialized in assassination, where you make the opponent let their guard down and then quickly pull out the weapon and swing it.
“Ah. You don’t have to worry about that. There was no friction in the first place.”
Eldin said this and put the sword he had drawn back into its sheath.
Surprisingly, it went into the black scabbard easily without any friction.
“In order to be able to pull it out without friction, a small magnetic force is applied in the space between the scabbard and the blade. This is the principle of magnetic levitation, and if you do this, there is no resistance when pulling it out. Rather, you receive the maximum acceleration from the burst of steam.”
Eldin said that the magnetic force is not that strong, so there is no repulsion, and it is just enough to create an empty space between the scabbard and the blade.
In other words, in reality, the scabbard is just a scabbard in name only; it is no different from a runway that allows you to swing the sword quickly.
It was a very mysterious sword, a combination of magic and science.
“What do you think? Do you like it?”
“… … .”
Ossian did not answer Eldin’s question.
He just stared at the knife without saying anything, with an expressionless face that made no sense.
‘What? Is there something you don’t like?’
Eldin involuntarily broke out in a cold sweat at the sight of Ossian radiating a strange sense of oppression.
I did show that I was using a sword, but was it too much?
Maybe he would be angry and feel insulted.
But Ossian’s intentions were not like that.
‘… … Cool.’
A swordsmanship technique that can actually be used.
It is a technology that combines science and magic of a changing era.
It was truly a collection of elements that stimulated a lot of romance.
The knight’s body was also something he liked.
A new sword for a new era.
Rather than questioning whether this was a sword, my hands were itching to swing it.
‘But that can’t be possible.’
It was a useless effort from the start.
Ossian’s body can swing his sword faster than the acceleration gained by bursting that compressed steam.
So that function was useless.
If you were to buy it, it would probably be for display rather than for use.
“I just need a sturdy sword with no other functions.”
Ossian said that, suppressing his regret.
Eldin, whose tension had eased at those words, nodded and laughed heartily.
“Ah. Right. You like purebloods too, right?”
“blood?”
“Didn’t you know? A pure cold weapon that hasn’t undergone any modification. These days, they call it a pureblood. They call it that with half admiration, half ridicule.”
“I guess there’s someone else who uses pure-blood weapons besides me.”
“I told you. This place mainly deals with such weapons. Those things with fancy features are custom-made for new customers, and my main line is closer to pure-blooded weapons.”
As Eldin spoke, he carefully examined Ossian’s height, the distance between his shoulders, and the length of his arms.
Yet her mouth did not stop.
“This city is full of all sorts of weirdos. There are people who use ‘swords’ like you, but there are no people who use ‘pure-blooded swords’ like this. But usually, there are two types of people like this. Either they’re just plain cool guys, or they’re incredibly skilled.”
Eldin nodded slightly, indicating that all measurements were complete.
“In that sense, you must have considerable skills if you came to me to ask me to make you a pure-blooded weapon.”
“… … .”
Eldin seemed to be looking at this from the latter perspective.
Instead of responding, Ossian gave a look that conveyed the message, “Is that really that important?”
Eldin shrugged and asked.
“Is there anything else you want from the sword?”
“None. As I said before, as long as it’s sturdy, that’s enough.”
“I guess you’re going to treat me really badly. Well, don’t worry. I’ll make you a sturdy guy who won’t break easily.”
“How are you going to pay the fee?”
“5 million won down payment. The rest will be paid after completion.”
Eldin spoke as if he had done a good deed.
“It’s quite expensive considering it’s said to be pure-blooded.”
When Ossian asked that, Eldin glared at Ossian with a look like, “What?”
“I told you. I’ll make you a sturdy guy. Of course, the ingredients that go into it aren’t ordinary. But don’t worry too much. It’s really like a piece of cake.”
Eldin’s words, as he laughed heartily and beat his chest with his fist, were filled with an unknown confidence.
Although I couldn’t trust her much since it was my first time meeting her, the reputation she had built up over her long stay in this place was definitely not in vain.
“Oh, come to think of it, there’s one feature I wish it had.”
“Oh. What is it?”
“Can you use a metal that is not affected by magnetism?”
“magnetism?”
Why is that?
Eldin’s expression, which was about to ask that question, suddenly changed.
“Wait a minute… …. You were the one who recently beat up that Blood Brotherhood?”
“Has the news spread here already?”
“There are many customers who will automatically send you news even if you just sit there and swing a hammer.”
Since Eldin was a fairly famous craftsman, it is only natural that her main clientele is also wealthy people.
In Tirna, having a lot of money means that a person is a very capable person.
In that sense, Eldin was the one who was the first to hear rumors that others could not easily hear.
“Well, most of those customers say it’s just a rumor, but some seriously say it’s possible. There are even actual eyewitness accounts.”
“Do you really believe that rumor?”
“I didn’t believe it at first either. But looking at you, I guess it’s not completely impossible.”
Eldin crossed his arms and studied Ossian.
A man full of dignity, charisma, and something indescribable.
Just looking at those pitch-black eyes like the night sky, you can’t tell what they’re thinking.
Even to an elf who transcends aesthetic standards, this man is extremely attractive.
How could someone with this much mystery be ordinary?
“Surely this sword is broken… … .”
“That thing called Tesla Arms is pretty interesting.”
Although he says that, his voice is incredibly calm.
Eldin looked bewildered after hearing those words.
“It’s pretty amazing? You shouldn’t take it lightly! It’s a special item created by the military using all of the latest science and magic. And you’re just saying it’s amazing?”
As you can see from the way he strikes the steel, Eldin also has a bit of a sly streak.
For her, the Tesla Arms were an object of admiration.
An item that was made by pouring a huge budget into it, something that an individual craftsman would never be able to create.
In stark contrast to Eldin’s sentiments, Ossian asked as if he couldn’t understand.
“For something so precious, wasn’t it taken away too easily?”
“No, that’s how great the Blood Brotherhood is!”
If he said that, there was only one thing Ossian could say back.
“I defeated that Blood Brotherhood bastard.”
“… … .”
Eldindo couldn’t refute this part, so he could only shake his head.
“Okay, I get it. Anyway, you want it to be unaffected by magnetism?”
“Is it possible?”
“It’s possible. There is a reagent that can be processed into a form that creates a non-magnetic coating on the outside of the blade. It’s difficult to do this on a consumable bullet, but it might be possible on a sword that will be used continuously.”
“Is there anything I should pay special attention to?”
“The coating will wear out over time, but you can just replace it periodically. It’ll cost you money every time you do that, but considering your skills, I guess it doesn’t really matter.”
“Then I will do that.”
Ossian paid the advance payment he had promised to Eldin.
“How long does it take to make?”
“It won’t take that long. I’m lucky. It’s the off-season right now, so there aren’t any reservations. It’ll take three days.”
“Then don’t come back again then.”
*
After finishing his meeting with Eldin, Ossian left the workshop with Dioran.
“That’s amazing.”
It was something Dioran said when he was a little further away from the workshop.
Ossian glanced at Dioran.
“What’s so surprising?”
“I’m talking about Eldin’s attitude.”
When Ossian looked at him as if he still didn’t understand English, Dioran made a sound like “Ah.”
“You really don’t know anything about this city.”
“Is there a problem?”
“No. As long as you have the skills, it doesn’t matter. But back to the original story, Eldin. He wasn’t originally such a friendly elf. He has a really dirty personality.”
“It’s dirty?”
Ossian thought of Eldin.
Despite the fact that it was dirty, there was nothing particularly wrong with the way it was treated.
Rather, it was the generous nature of it that appealed to Ossian’s taste.
‘surely.’
If you think about it, all the elf NPCs in the games he played had ruined personalities.
So, users would always click their tongues and say, ‘Dirty cannon guys’ when they saw those elves.
But Eldin didn’t do that.
“It’s not like that for everyone. Eldin has a lot of pride as a craftsman. No matter how much money he has, he won’t make a weapon for someone who doesn’t have the skills.”
“Is that it?”
“Of course I’ll sell it. But those are things that can be easily found on the market, and Eldin’s custom-made ones are different. Usually, if it’s not someone who’s completely proven, I won’t even bother with it. But I never thought he’d accept the request. I guess I’ve really been properly recognized.”
“You’re so kind of you to introduce me to such a place.”
Dioranne laughed playfully at Ossian’s comment.
“In the first place, there is no craftsman like Eldin among those who make such things. This is just additional work.”
“So, does that sufficiently answer your question?”
“Of course. Congratulations. You’re now a new regular customer of Eldin.”
It didn’t seem like much to celebrate, but Ossian decided to take it in stride.
“Still, 7 million won for a single sword is definitely expensive.”
It was originally 5 million, but when the anti-magnetic coating was included in the calculation, it became 7 million.
Dioranne’s eyes widened at that reaction.
“What? 7 million?”
“Why is that? Is it because it’s too expensive?”
“What are you talking about? It’s the opposite. Eldin said he would make the weapon for you at such a ridiculous price?”
“There’s no reason it would be expensive to make a pure-blooded longsword.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but Eldin doesn’t make weapons for just anyone. And if he does, he charges a hefty price. The weapon I’m using right now cost me 5,000 in deposit.”
“Five thousand? Is that a pure-blooded weapon?”
“No. That doesn’t mean that purebloods are cheaper. I heard that there was a person who asked Eldin to make a pureblood weapon, but he gave up after they asked for a deposit of 100 million won. Eldin doesn’t compromise on the price because it’s a pureblood weapon.”
100 million?
“Isn’t it possible that you wanted particularly expensive ingredients?”
“Eldin always uses only the best ingredients, whether or not there is a request from the other party.”
“But compared to the latest weapons, it’s bound to be cheaper, right?”
“A weapon made by an elf is called an elven weapon, right? An elven pure-blood weapon is strong on its own. Depending on the user, it is not inferior to the latest weapon. The only reason the price varies is whether the opponent who will be holding the weapon likes it or not. That is the only difference.”
In other words, the type of weapon had no effect on the price whatsoever.
Dioranne stuck out her tongue.
“For your information, as far as I know, no one has ever received less than 10 million won in down payment.”
Who knew that elf was such a great craftsman.
As expected, this world has changed so much.
*
After finishing the weapon production request, Ossian returned to his lodgings.
The quiet room was pitch black, as if darkness had come upon it directly.
The light from the gas lamp outside the window does not enter the room as if it were blocked by something.
Something is strange.
The moment he thought that, a white flash appeared in Ossian’s eyes.
A light like a star.
“An uninvited guest has arrived.”
Ossian stared at the shadow sitting at the table next to the window.
The shadow looked back as if it had been waiting for Ossian.
Ossian instinctively sensed that his opponent was a very strong opponent.
And at the same time, I could tell who it was.
“I thought the leader of the Brotherhood was the eldest brother. But it turns out it was the eldest sister.”
At those words, a shadow with long flowing hair and sparkling red eyes greeted me.
“hi.”