《Re:sword》chap 5. The sword
Advertisement
as i said as the end of last chapter i have the naming sense of a 3rd Grader so ill leave the name of the Girl and the Sword name up to the people.
__________________________________________________________________________
~Laura PoV~
These assoles have been chasing me for weeks. No matter how much i try to lose them they always find me. I just left the last frontier town and started heading into the unexplored zone. The monsters there are so strong that only hero’s could slay them. There skin is tough as endurium. And claws and teeth is sharp as evolitium. Or so the rumors state(cough cough shitty ore names are shitty).
But i have a secret weapon, since birth my tribe of demi-humans were the most skilled at detecting presences or more accurately detecting mana from living creatures. This alone made us have value targets for slavery. If Only we didn't I this god forsaken hair color.It gives away my identity right away.
Ive had the worst luck my whole life. Since are tribe is nomadic tribe and moves from forest to forest in the north I just had to be the only child left behind. From then on its been mistake from mistake but i still walked forwards for 16 years. And i was doing fine till i met these assholes. In broad daylight they tried to capture me as a slave. I mean in broad daylight! I was buying traveling supplies when they tried to sneak up behind me. What makes it worst is they have a licenses to collect slaves that are not affiliated with any schools or guilds so in other words travelers. They chased my out of the last three towns and the only way im going to loses these guys if i take a big risk. I mean they can't be stupid enough to follow me into “that” forest. I mean no ones came out alive from there its a no go for even the bravest of heroes.
As i enter the tree line i got hit with the feeling of someones watching me then it stopped. It was creepy but i dont have time to dwell on the little things i must lose these guys in the forest.
I turned around to see if they were following and they were complete dicks cant they just leave a girl alone. As a ran deeper and deeper into the forest i had not encountered a single monster which i would count as a stroke of bad luck. But when i detect life with my skill it felt like they were running away and blocking any path i other way i could go other than straight.
They have been chasing me for a hour in this bloody forest are these guys insane. Im almost of of energy and i dont know how long i can keep running like this. Thinking this was the end i approached a small clearing that was on a small hill. Only giving a quick glance around i thought this would be the perfect place to hold a last stand and i ran to the top of the hill and faced were my enemies would come out from.
Advertisement
Once the broke through the thick tree line all 10 of them didnt even try to flank me. Im half wondering if these guys even have a brain. Standing there like a bunch of idiots with the biggest grin on there face thinking they had me cornered. Well you know the saying never corner a animal.
Then i saw something strange, They all suddenly cramped up in fear. Hell im not to sure but im positive one even pissed his pants. I started to panic, Could i have missed something with my detection skills. I looked frantically around me and my eyes landed on the most beautifully sword i have ever seen. The sheath for the sword was black with gold engravings near its mouth. they main body was pure black and i could faintly see magically engravings on sheath. They were so well placed that they could be mistaken for simple design.The handle sticking out of the sheath had black cloth wrapped around it forming diamond shaped patterns on it. And at the end was a similar god cap. The whole sword had a slight curve to it unlike any i have ever seen. If the sheath is this beautifully i wonder what the sword looks like.
The first thought that came to my mind was (what is this reference to) Its a trap!!! But if im going down fighting might as well do it looking cool. So i grabbed the sheath directly below the hande and when i started to lift it out of the stone. Wisdom text popped up in front of me.
Do you wish to bind the sword “unnamed” to you claiming it as yoursYESNO
I dont have time to read this and i just hit the yes button At that moment i felt a surge of energy my strength and stamina were coming back. And although i'm not certain i feel more energized blood stopped pouring out of my wounds.
While i was distracted in thought one of the men rushed me with his sword held high. I panicked i need to draw the sword as fast as i can to defend myself.Once the tip of the sword left the sheath a slash of air came out knocking the approaching enemy back and cutting his sword. It was shocking,How could i do that i dont even have a wind affinity. Then it hit me,It had to be the sword. The only thing that i could think of was that this sword was enchanted with wind magic. And it feels like i got 3 more slashes of that air attack.
Once i focused on the enemy's again they conveniently started to attack after picking up their friend 3 enemies were approaching slowly. 2 with a sword and 1 with a dagger. Im seriously wondering if these guys have a brain there lined up next to each other almost shoulder to shoulder. Dont they learn anything i just used a magic attack that's like a wave you would think it would be smart to split up a little.
Advertisement
I decide to deal with them before they gained a brain. i slashed down at a angle with all my might and another air attack came of the blade this time it sent them flying and upon hitting the ground knocked them out.Before the others had any time to act i wildly swung my sword to fire of the last the air slashes and like with the other three sent them flying and knocking them out.
After about 15 minutes of tying people to a tree i can guess that the monsters dont come in the clearing seeing as how there aren't even any bugs. So i decide to take the risk and sleep on top of the hill. I hadn't had a good days sleep in weeks and i deserve one with the sword still in my hand i went to sleep.
I woke up to what i assume would be the next morning and stretched totally forgetting why im here and theirs a sword in my hand i panic and tossed it but the moment it hit the ground it reappeared in my hand. I was shocked in all my knowledge ive never heard of a sword that did that. So i decided to inspecting it with the wisdom boxes proved by are goddess of wisdom. I was shocked at what i saw
Item Name: UnnamedType:KatanaDurability:10000sharpness:7000Quality:9000rank-legendaryEffectselemental affinity
-????????
-????????
-wind affinity +25%
-????????
-lightning affinity +25%
dark affinity +25%
-????????
boost users speed,strength,vitality,stamina by 40%
sword binds on equip. Once bound you will never lose the sword unless sealed by powerful magic.
increases mana pool by 15%
increase owners stealth by 10%
if binds all effect increase by 5%special traits-can ajust the weight of the sword with gravity magic.
-can teleport to owners hand if the owner is bound to the sword
-can release a intimidating aura or a aura that allows the sword to go unnoticed.
-absorbs mana from surroundings which if bond to owner can share that mana with it
-clairvoyance allows owner to expand mana perception and can show directions at random thru mana.The type of sword is Called a Katana. It focus on slashes. The method to make this type of sword was lost ages ago and is now a relic of the past.this sword was forged to be the perfect sword.Its beauty and simplicity of the blade give a almost divine feel. The craftsmen of this sword died a long time ago but for some strange reason he didn't want the swords owner to be in the hands of a man. That craftsman remains unknown, and didn't even give a proper name to it wanting the owner to name the sword.
I Wanted to also check the sheath because i felt something special about it as well but you can only use the wisdom boxes once a day so ill have to wait till later to check it out, But this sword is to powerfully seriously. If it wouldn't teleport to my hand constantly i would have left it. When looking over the stat’s on the sword there were a lot of them blanked out does that mean i have to discovery there affects myself. I still didn't see that one attack i did with the wind so the only logical explanation was that is was on the sheath.
Seriously who enchants their weapon so much that they even put it on the sheath. Shesh what a was. Well it wouldn't be smart for me to stay here so i start getting ready to leave.But first i need to find a way to activate the swords ability before i leave. i thought for a moment maybe there voice activated? lets try that clairvoyance skill.
[clairvoyance]
i Spoke and right after finishing the sentence i felt my perception expanding A LOT. I can see all living things with mana throughout the whole forest! Why would a sword even need such a skill. I need to find a way to deactivating it. I might as well just start saying words mean stop. Well.Well lets try the first word plan aand simple
[stop.]
And that was ll that was need the spell stopped. Amazing now to get out of this forest im going to need to activate that intimidating aura skill.hmmmmm lets try naming the skill again.
[intimidating aura]
nothing happened? did it not work.After thinking it over i decided to activate my personally mana perception spell to see if theirs any life near by and to my shock except for the past out idiots there was none. not even a insect. I guess it doesn't affect me.
After playing around with all the other abilities like taking mana from the sword and OMG did if have a lot more then i have ever seen. Even more then the weapons heroes use. i also tried swinging my sword around to activate that wind slash it didnt work ill mess around with it once i leave the forest for now ill activate the “intimidating aura” skill and since those idiots are still unconscious ill just cut the rope and let them get out of here on there own. I also took all the money they had on them seeing has how they owe me something for wasting so much time. Got and i was going to be late to begin with i there not to mad at me.
And with that i began to leave the forest.I need to think of a interesting name for the sword hmm, Ill work on a name for the sword on the way into town.
Back to Main Page
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
sorry its a bit late i posted it in the wrong fiction page so it ended up on my other fiction XD. well here it is now would have had it about 2 hours earlier if i had not messed up. also want to know what you think of the story so far.
Advertisement
- In Serial53 Chapters
Millennial Mage (A Slice of Life, Progression Fantasy)
The world is wild, untamed. Humanity thrives, but only in isolated, well defended cities, ever shrinking as the wilds slowly reclaim all that was taken. The most capable magic users are raised up as Mages to serve mankind, further their cause, and defend them over the course of millennia. Tala is freshly graduated from the magic academy and determined to make her own way in the world. She hopes to pay off her massive debts, quickly, but still plans on living each and every day to the fullest. Too bad the Academy left some glaring holes in her practical education. Loath to let that slow her down, and with no patience for a standard, low-paid apprenticeship (intended to fill many of those knowledge gaps), Tala strives to learn and improve as rapidly as she can on her own. Her unorthodox methods for preserving her own life allow her to take greater risks in search of profit and advancement, much to the surprise of those around her. I do hope you enjoy this tale, but let me know what you think either way! Critique, both positive and negative, is welcome. Release schedule is weekly: M-W-F Thank you for your time and for giving this story a try. AUTHOR'S NOTE: If this is found on a site other than Royal Road, or the linked Patreon, it was not posted by the author. Please find this tale, here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/47826/millennial-mage
8 461 - In Serial10 Chapters
Familiar In Chains
Familiar: A magical beast of one type or another which forms a magical bond with a mage who possesses a similar magical trait. Thus entering into a master-servant contract. Due to their abilities as a familiar, they possess all of the intelligence and knowledge of a human alongside the instincts and nature of a beast. Sourced From: My First Familiar Assigned text for third-year mages For young mages, obtaining their first familiar is a momentous occasion. Their magic forms a symbiotic relationship with their bonded mage, amplifying their's strengths and covering for their weaknesses. Often the strength of one's familiar is a key factor in how far a mage will go in their career. They are considered a necessity in the Empire of Afaron and the surrounding nations. Once familiars were caught in the wild and brought back for training and bonding. Eventually, however, the wild magic beasts were hunted to the point that they could no longer be found. Those that had been bred domestically would often produce magicless offspring. Nowadays the mages of Afaron know nothing of how familiars are bred, raised, and tamed. Once every three years, the Order of Beast Tamers come down from their mountain strongholds with caravans loaded with familiars purchased by noble families and magic academies. The Beast Tamer's generosity hides a dark truth. If you can't find a magic beast, make one. (Warning: Mild Nudity)
8 209 - In Serial11 Chapters
The Changing Era [A Post-Apocalypse Progression LitRPG]
20 years ago, a monster outbreak changed the world. Billions of humans perished. Stronghold cities with advanced technology alone prospered, leaving the rest of humanity to fend for themselves in small remnants of “civilization.” In this cruel, new world, Reina Romane just wants to get through high school and live a normal life with her friends. But there is a dark conspiracy in the works: an organization that wishes to create a global utopia by wiping out the current world order. They will stop at nothing to achieve this, even erasing humanity. Reina must join forces with unlikely allies if her world is to have any chance of survival.
8 165 - In Serial26 Chapters
Crucis
Three factions oversaw the continent of Jumana. They were the Palace of Anima, Church of Arbor, and Seditio. The Palace of Anima worshipped Fate. A divine principle by which the order of events has been inevitably predetermined. The proxies of the Palace were the Moirais as they were blessed with precognition, great mana talent, and high affinity with Fate. The Church of Arbor revere Conscience. A moral principle that inhibits or influences the thoughts or actions of a person. Their advocates were the Fae, children born from the Tree of Truths. An ancient, sentient tree who bore the Fruit of Good and Evil. The third, Seditio, a clandestine society that was established by the Enlightened One. A peculiar individual who ate the Fruit of Good and Evil and lived to tell the tale. Seditio believed that comradeship was thicker than Fate and that Man should seize their own destines without the help of the Moira. Athos Dimitte Ferre, heir to the throne of the Palace of Anima. Was blessed with the gift of foresight and talent for mana. On one fateful night, however, he was cast away by a tragedy, and all was slowly taken away from him. "Why did the Seditio attack us? Why couldn't I see this, did my foresight fail me? Or perhaps, the Church of Arbor interfered?" A man who fell from grace learns to bare his fangs. ~~~~~ Updates every MWF 5PM EST ~~~~~
8 184 - In Serial29 Chapters
Apartment Below- Partly Dialogue ✔
Highest ranking #40 in short stories(Unedited)"I have hung up on you twice already. Don't you understand that I do not have time for you to complain about the fact that you have to clean your room Elizabeth?!""I am not Elizabeth. I just called to ask you a question-""Well I do not have the time to talk too you either."----When a boy calls the girl above and keeps calling.
8 133 - In Serial33 Chapters
The Mafia's Stolen Daughter
"No one will ever love you." ••••••Imagine stepping into Aubrey Simpson's shoes. You're living a depressing, abusive life and then discover everything you have ever known has turned out to be a complete lie. Your parents aren't even your biological parents and you have to adjust to yet another new school, all while juggling the never-ending downs of your not-so-average teenage life. Not to mention, trying to find out the truth behind why you live your life in complete misery. And to make matters worse, you learn that you are just the key to a Russian Mafia leader's revenge plan on your father, an Italian Mafia Leader, who has never given up on finding you. COMPLETED/Book 1
8 138

