Chapter 233: Col's Sword

We decided to test the sword Theo and I forged for Col in actual combat against monsters. If things got dangerous, I intended to escape using Teleportation Magic.

Because of that, I thought just the two of us would be fine, but just in case, I had Letty and Theo come along as well.

When Col met Theo, he bowed his head. “Thank you so much for forging such a magnificent sword. I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart.”

He politely bowed and thanked Theo, who wasn’t a noble. This right here is what’s great about Col‘s personality.

I had the three of them grab the hem of my clothes and teleported to the great plains of the undeveloped lands. Since everyone can use Physical Enhancement Magic this time as well, we didn’t use a carriage.

As the four of us ran through the grasslands for a while, monsters appeared. It seemed to be two Demon Wolves.

“Let me test out my new sword.” Col drew his sword and went to intercept the pack of Demon Wolves. With a single flash of the bastard sword, one Demon Wolf fell.

Since he couldn’t take down a Demon Wolf in a single strike before, it seems his power has increased. Col effortlessly defeated the other one as well.

“Oh, what amazing sharpness.” “I’m glad you like it.” While we were celebrating, I sensed another presence.

“The next one is coming.” Immediately, the next monsters approached.

This time, it looked like a pack of five or six Demon Wolves. To appear this quickly, perhaps those two from just now belonged to this pack.

This might be too much for Col to handle alone. Letty readied her large sword, and Theo also brought out the short spear he had stored. However.

“Could you leave this to me?” It seemed Col wanted to fight alone.

“I know it would be safer to have your help. But my family’s territory is close to the Sea of Trees. I want to be able to protect the people of my territory by myself. Since swordsmanship is all I have, I want to become able to defeat this level of monsters on my own.”

So that’s what Col had been thinking. Last time, the swarm of monsters that attacked the West was repelled by the knight orders led by Father and young Lord Luke. But reinforcements won’t always make it in time.

I think his attitude of trying to protect his territory with his own strength is right. Besides, I want to support Col‘s desire to become stronger not for his own sake, but to protect his territory.

When Col readied his sword against the monster pack, particles of light floated around the bastard sword. This is…

As Col swung the sword down, a dazzling torrent of light raced toward the pack of Demon Wolves. And the pack of Demon Wolves collapsed, leaving behind only magic stones.

To defeat the whole pack in a single strike. Plus, that light. I’m surely not mistaken.

“Congratulations, Col. That just now was a Special Skill.” “Thank you, William. Strangely enough, I can tell what kind of skill it is. It seems to be a Light-attribute skill called Photon Strike.”

“That’s amazing.” Light-attribute Special Skills are rare and highly effective against monsters.

“The reason I was able to acquire a Special Skill is thanks to Edward-san’s teachings, and this sword that you and Theodore forged for me.” “No, it’s the result of the training you’ve put in up until now, Col.”

“Congratulations, Col. It’s just as Will says. I think you should be proud.” “Congratulations on acquiring a Special Skill, Colsen-san. Just as Master said, it is the fruit of your efforts.” “Thank you, everyone. I swear to become a swordsman who will not bring shame to this sword.”

Col faced the monsters with the desire to protect his people, and acquired a Special Skill. Come to think of it, the Production Skill is a skill that gives form to one’s thoughts. Perhaps Swordsmanship Skills and Magic Skills have the same roots.

According to Luna, El‘s skill in Fire-attribute magic is improving. It seems she has already become able to use advanced Fire-attribute magic.

Both of them have become splendid fighting forces. That’s why I asked them when everyone was gathered in the clubroom.

“Both El and Col have gotten quite strong. If you’d like, how about we go to the Black Soil Zone instead of the great plains and do some full-scale exploration?”

“Yes, gladly.” “Yeah, just say the word and I intend to swing my sword for you, William.”

“I’ll do my best with logistics support.” “That’s right, Kate.” Kate‘s family, the Rinaldi Company, is one of the leading major trading companies in the Albion Kingdom.

According to Oliver, as the development of the southern undeveloped lands progresses, even though the Levant Company is a major firm, it has become difficult for them to single-handedly undertake all the projects in the undeveloped lands.

The Rinaldi Company is trusted enough by the Royal Family that their daughter Kate participated in the exchange event with the Northern Empire. So lately, it seems the Rinaldi Company is also sharing the burden of transporting some of the supplies to the towns in the undeveloped lands.

“I’ll leave the supplies for when the club goes exploring to you.” I’ve already discussed this with Oliver as well. “Yes, please leave it to me.”

“Looking at it like this, we’ve truly become a club that earnestly researches southern development, just like our name suggests.” “That’s right. It is just as Letty says.”

“Yeah. Summer vacation is coming up soon, so maybe it would be a good idea to hold a summer training camp for the club in the undeveloped lands.”