I found the legendary sword

"Then, you took care of me."

"ah"

　I bid farewell to the emerald serpent tribe and the sisters at the blacksmith who came to see me off, and departed from the serpent tribe village.

　After spending the night with the bad gods, we rested for another day at the village of the Snakekin tribe before heading to our next destination, the forbidden land called the Forbidden Garden. According to Elmina-san, it seems that if the sun rises from here, it can be reached before noon.

　Even so, not only the blacksmith sisters, but also the emerald serpent people had a disappointing expression on their faces.

"I thought that at some point in time, I would have a tail."

"It might have happened if I went proactively.

"If you say so, it might be so."

　After all, I spent the whole day yesterday trying to soothe the two of them who were in a bad mood because of this guy. Or rather, the reason why Rifana was strangely in a bad mood after coming to the Snakeman tribe was too cute and writhing.

　To sum it up, I thought I would be able to flirt with them because they were talking about taking a rest for a few days, but they seemed to get discouraged because I didn't care about the serpent race and the useless gods.

　It goes without saying that I fainted in agony at the cuteness of Rifana, who confessed such a thing in a low voice while blushing at the end of the appeasement. She's a straight forward tsundere.

"Come on, let's go."

　The mood of Rifana, who had been overwhelmed all day yesterday, is at its peak.

"Yeah, it's nice weather today."

　By the way, Elmina-san's skin is glossy. After the sun went down, it was Elmina-san's turn. Don't listen too much, I'm burnt out

"So, how are you going to follow us? Can you run at the same speed as us?"

"It's not impossible, but it's tiring and troublesome, so I won't do it."

　The figure of the useless god who said that vanished. As I roll his eyes to see where he's gone, I hear a familiar voice in his head.

"I'll follow you like this"

"I'm going to follow you or possess you, this."

"Oh, God?"

"I don't know how, but it seems like it's back in my head. Anything is possible."

　It's useless to think deeply about him, so I check my equipment while walking. At his waist is a magic steel sword, two black steel throwing stakes and two divine silver throwing stakes in a holder. The sacred silver stake is engraved with the magic letter of acceleration. This is probably the most powerful long-range attack method I can use right now.

　After that, the God Silver Stick is in the storage, but it's bulky, so I didn't take it out. By the way, I put all the items in the treasure box back into the storage. There were some foods that could not be preserved, so I was able to eat them deliciously at any time.

"Elmina-san, is there a place to rest near the Forbidden Garden?"

"Hmm, there is one thing..."

　Elmina-san returned a wry smile to my question. I wonder what?

"There's an elf village nearby that's from a different clan than us, but they're high-ranking folks... If it's just us, it might be difficult to stay overnight with Taishi."

"They are proud people."

　I wonder if it's a so-called template elf. He looks down on humans and feels exclusive.

"We are the legitimate elves, and the other elves...in other words, we are mongrels who have forgotten the original meaning of our existence.

"Well, it's like that. People who have been living in this great forest for a long time."

"I see. In that case, if something like the last time happened, it would be better to go back to the Snakeman tribe village."

"Yes, it's a little far away, but I think it's better to do that."

　For the time being, a rough policy was decided, so I started running through the Great Forest with Elmina-san's guidance.

　By the way, the appearance of the Great Forest changes greatly depending on the area. Around the village where Elmina-san and Rifana live, there are huge trees towering above the reddish ground, and the area where the beastmen and Harpies live is of normal size. There were many trees, and it felt like a so-called ordinary forest.

　As for where we headed this time, it's an eerie, dense appearance with distorted and twisted trees. It's like a sea of ​​trees where Clover is located.

"The vegetation has changed."

"It's a little out of the ordinary. It feels like everything is twisted."

　Rifana, who runs right next to me, frowns. After all, as an elf living in the forest, there must be something to think about in this distorted forest. Melkina didn't like the look of the forest in the Sea of ​​Trees either.

　I wondered what Elmina-san who was running in front of me was thinking, and when I turned my gaze, Elmina-san suddenly jumped to the side. No, evasive behavior?

　I immediately pull out the magic steel sword and move forward as it is. She felt a presence wrapped around her left arm from the front and reflexively swung her sword.

　Damn.

　I had the feeling of cutting something soft. A green rope...? No, ivy? Before I could confirm it, the danger perceptions sounded alarm bells one after another.

"Taishi!"

"It's okay! Shhh!"

　With fists imbued with magic power and demonic steel swords, I knocked out all the swarms of ivy rushing in from all directions, and cut them off. It's quite a number, but if you're going to touch me, you'll need about three times as much material. I'll tear it to pieces by force when I touch it and it's wrapped around me.

　An arrow wrapped in wind magic flew from the direction Rifana had evacuated, and before it reached me, several ivy flies. Yeah good arm. After repelling about 40 ivy with Rifana, an arrow wrapped in powerful wind magic flew in from the direction Elmina-san had evacuated, blowing away a corner of the forest.

　Then the swarm of ivy rushing towards me suddenly loses its strength and falls to the ground. Apparently, he killed the main body of the ivy.

"Taishi-kun, are you okay?"

"This much is nothing."

　Watch out for the surroundings while purifying the magic steel sword with magic. But it's troublesome. Presence detection doesn't work right now, Tsuta. The position of the main body was also undetectable.

"You and I can use swords."

"No, you can use it. What is that?"

"No, looking at how Taishi-kun has fought so far, huh?"

　Elmina-san smiled wryly.

　Yeah, when I think about it, it was a one-punch attack against Behemoth, and it felt like hitting a mechanical soldier with a blunt weapon. But hey, against werewolves... Maybe werewolves didn't use any kind of technology. No, a clever hawk hides his claws or something like that.

"I just haven't had that opportunity until now. Even now, I'm swinging my sword fairly well."

　There doesn't seem to be any sign of any more attacks, so for the time being I sheathe the magic steel sword.

"More importantly, I couldn't sense the presence of the monster just now."

"In such a distorted forest, monster-like plants appear. It's troublesome because you can't tell them apart from normal plants until they attack. But it is."

"I see"

　If so, it seems that it will not be possible to proceed smoothly at the current pace from here.

"There's a pseudo-divine reaction… it's a bit strange, but it's strong. I feel like I remember something.』

　The voice of a bad god echoes in my head, and I feel like I'm being pulled in a certain direction. I see, is it over there?

"It seems that there is a reaction of the thing you are looking for. Over there."

"Yes, let's proceed carefully."

"I am the vanguard, so is it okay if you ask Elmina-san?"

"I understand. Rifana-chan, please follow up before and after."

"roger that"

　I collected the moving ivy that I cut off because it might be useful for something. Look, maybe it's delicious? In this world, things like this getemono are surprisingly delicious. Even if you can't eat it, you might be able to use it for something.

"Though it's easy to clear things like this."

"Cleared land..."

"With a huge explosion, like this, thump. You did well at the Sea of ​​Trees."

"I don't think it's good to destroy nature unnecessarily."

　Proceed cautiously while talking like that. Basically, I'll go ahead and become a decoy, and while I'm surviving, I'll have the two rear guards defeat the main body. Even if I accidentally get wrapped around it, I can use force to tear it off or tear it to pieces, and half-baked attacks won't take a lot of damage.

　But well, attacking and attacking. Even if you repel the ferocious plants, you'll be attacked again within five minutes of walking, so the search is slow and slow.

"Yeah, it's annoying. Let's just burn it down."

"We're going to be engulfed in fire and smoke, too."

　Rifana smiles wryly. If it's just me, I can push through, but Elmina-san and Rifana can't do that. They don't have the same power and endurance as me, so it might be quite dangerous if they get caught in the ivy.

"Kyaa!?"

　When I was thinking that, Rifana, who was right behind me, screamed. She wondered what had happened and turned around to find that one of her legs had been wrapped up in a ivy and was being hoisted up a tree with great force. She immediately drops her hips so that she can jump up.

"This!"

　But it wasn't just the refana that was being done. She quickly pulls a large knife from her waist and cuts the vines that cling to her leg. Oh, let's do it.

　As if he used wind magic when he fell, he controlled his posture in the air and gently landed on the ground. Hmm, white? Simple is best.

"What?"

"Nice pants"

　beaten. it hurts.

"Don't say stupid things and get out of here quickly!"

　It takes about two hours to proceed cautiously while trying to calm down the angry Rifana.

"It's huge... what is this, a wall?"

"Is this a single tree…?"

　After surviving the attack of the overgrown ferocious plants, there was a huge tree standing in the lake at the end of the distorted forest. It's about the same height as the giant tree in the Elf Treetop Village, but it's not half thick. It must be at the level of several kilometers in diameter. As far as I can see, it doesn't look like multiple trees are closely intertwined, but it seems to be one very thick tree.

　Could this be a real creature?

"The water looks clean, but..."

　A towering wall-like tree. The lake around it, or rather the water in the puddle, is frighteningly clear. There are countless piles of what look like fallen leaves from this huge tree, but I can't see any creatures. Is this real water? No matter how you look at it, it's not true!

"There are no fish or anything. It might be better not to touch them too much."

"Yes, but the reaction seems to be in that tree..."

　You can feel the attraction from the giant tree in front of you. Then, I have to cross this strangely beautiful water.

"Let's go around. There might be something."

"Worst case, cut down the surrounding trees and make a raft."

"It's time consuming too..."

　The three of us started walking along the shore of the lake that looks like a sandy beach. After a short walk, I found out that there are no creatures that would attack this sandy beach. Even the plants growing on the sandy beach do not attack us on the sandy beach.

"This is so creepy"

"I doubt it's really safe."

　I almost fell into suspicion that there might be a threat lurking that even ferocious plants could not get their hands on. If I could use my magic eye, I might have figured out what it was, but there's nothing I can do about things that I can't use, so I have no choice but to be vigilant.

"Both of you, look at that."

"What the hell... that's blatant."

"bridge...?"

　I wonder if I walked for about thirty minutes. It's still far from here, but I could see something growing in a straight line from the sandy beach ahead to the giant tree. It looks like a bridge, but it's too far away to make out what it is.

"If you go along that path, you should be able to reach the big tree safely."

"It's too suspicious to be custom-made, though."

"Anyway, let's go and find out."

　When I rushed to the scene, it was growing from the sandy beach to the huge tree――no, it was the other way around, it was like a huge root growing from the huge tree to the sandy beach. On the sandy beach, something like a torii was built as if to enshrine this root, or a huge tree, and something like a lantern was installed beside it. Something like magic light is lit in the lantern, illuminating the surroundings brightly.

"It's clearly man-made, isn't it?"

"Well... well, this is also a forbidden area, so it wouldn't be strange if the neighboring clans got their hands on it."

　Elmina-san makes a difficult face while observing things like torii and lanterns.

"Well, it's no use thinking about it. It's not written that you shouldn't enter, and there's no gatekeeper, let's just go in."

"Is that okay?"

"I don't mind. Even if you say it's forbidden, there's no punishment for entering. Just because there's no guarantee of life."

　While saying that, Elmina started walking across the lake on the roots of the tree. Rifana and I follow after him.

"I wonder what is enshrined here."

"Hmm, to be honest, I don't know much about the origin of forbidden land. Do you know anything, Rifana-chan?"

"I only know a few places, but I don't know much about their origins."

"That's right. That kind of information is monopolized by the self-proclaimed legitimate elves."

"Oh, those rumored guys."

"Well, it's the Li clan. By the way, we're the Dana clan."

　Cross the lake while listening to Elmina-san and Rifana about trivia about the elf clan.

　Currently, there are five elven clans living in the Great Forest. In addition to the Rei clan, who originally lived in the Great Forest, the Dana clan to which Elmina-san belongs, the Gila clan, who lives on the west side of the Great Forest near Mount Bath, It seems that there is a clan of Mel who lives near the northern part of the Great Forest where the Birdmen live, and a Jin clan who lives in the eastern part of the Great Forest near the Kingdom of Goebbels.

　By the way, the Rii clan lives in the central part of the Great Forest, and the Dana clan lives in the southern part of the Great Forest, which is relatively close to the Kalendale Kingdom.

"Well, what they say is not wrong, though. Clans like us, who lived outside the Great Forest, have been mixed with other races."

"I see"

　I wonder if the Li clan sticks to pure-blood principles. Even though elves have a long lifespan, I think there is a limit to that as well.

"Maybe the generator is still alive."

　generator?

"A machine that creates clones from data-based gene banks. Strictly speaking, it's different, but I hope you understand it that way.』

　Awesome ancients. Anything is possible.

　While walking while talking like that, I arrived at the root of the giant tree. Just in front of it, there is a gaping hole that seems to allow you to enter the inside of the giant tree.

"Anyway, the safe beach, the tree roots that look like a bridge, the cave, it's too artificial and suspicious."

"I understand how you feel, but you can't help but doubt it."

"Perhaps it's just that the Li clan is doing something about it, you know?"

　Certainly, is there such a possibility? Well, it's a story that can't be helped even if you doubt it, so let's go inside.

"It's bright, isn't it?"

"Looks like you've planted Firefly Grass. It looks like the Rei clan is involved."

　Firefly grass is a fantasy eco-lighting that does not require fuel and has the property of storing magical power and glowing. Since Elves often use it, Elmina seems to think that it is the Li clan who are working on this giant tree.

"The reaction is straight from the back."

"It seems that the reaction will come straight from here. Let's move on before something troublesome happens."

"Yes"

"I got it"

　I, Rifana, and Elmina-san line up in order and advance quickly while being cautious. The inside of the giant tree cave was a single road, and I was able to proceed to the innermost part without any particular danger.

"Sword, right?"

"Yes, it looks like a sword."

　In the deepest part of the cavern of the giant tree, a single sword was stuck in the center of a not-so-wide circular space about the size of a school classroom. At first glance, it is a sword that has an atmosphere that makes it difficult to call it an ordinary sword.

　I don't know the exact length because the tip of the sword pierces the wooden floor, but it's probably a little longer than the magic steel sword I'm wearing right now, including the handle. The blade is wide and thick, and the overall weight seems to be quite high.

　A flickering red crystal is inlaid into the pommel and the guard, and from the crystal on the guard to the white blade, lines like a circuit that also flicker red extend over and over again. It's a sword, but it looks like an electronic device in the shape of a sword.

"It doesn't look like an ordinary sword."

　When I tried to reach for the handle of the sword, a white light suddenly burst and a bad god appeared. It seems that the object was materialized in front of it.

"This sword huh... it's nostalgic, it still exists."

　The useless god murmurs while observing the stabbing sword. It seems that this sword is related to this guy.

"This sword is the last sword that stopped me when the old world was destroyed. It distorts karma and attracts the user's desired result. It's a foul weapon of absolute victory. It's definitely a cheat weapon."

　The useless god puts his hand on the hilt of the sword and casually pulls it out of the ground.

"The decisive battle weapon created by the ancients using the pseudo-deity of two gods, the god who controls fate and the god who controls time and space. My attack will be swung after the hit is confirmed.With this, the gods can do nothing.

　Yes, the useless god hands me the sword. Contrary to its appearance, it is quite light. If this is the case, even a powerless person can easily shake it. It really fits in your hand.

"Hmm… hey, can't you take in this pseudo-deity?"

"Huh?

"Well... if it's as good as you say it's going to be Akan. Of course, if you use this, you might be able to beat those damned gods, but if you rely on something like this to beat them, they'll lose. do you admit?"

　I thought while playing with the hilt of the sword in my hand.

　Assuming that I was in their position, would I just obey the opponent who brought out such a foul weapon? Well, if you don't want to die, I'll obey you. But is that okay? I feel something different.

"Isn't this supposed to be a safe thing?"

"It's fine as long as you don't overuse it."

"... What if I use too much?"

"Hmm, in the worst case it will disappear?"

"Yes, I can't. I can't use something like this."

　Let's say you use this to make the gods obey you. What do you do after that? If you have any trouble, you'll come to rely on this guy, won't you? If you have this guy, you won't lose to anyone. He is truly the king of the world. Even the gods can't resist me.

　But then what? If I have any troubles after that, won't I be relying on this guy?

　To be honest, I'm a weak and selfish person. I'm not confident that I won't resort to a quicker, more reliable solution when it's at hand.

　One more time is fine, one more time... I might use this sword a lot. Besides, the very existence of this sword is too dangerous. If I make a mistake and end up in the hands of someone who is hostile to me, there's nothing I can do.

"I know it's definitely a shortcut, but I don't feel like using this guy. I'll leave it to you."

"...yes"

　When I thrust back the sword, the bad god took it and made an indescribable expression. It was a subtle expression that seemed to hide her happiness, like she was troubled.

"Then, let's use this as my power. Two pseudo-gods with super-sized power, this will make progress."

　The sword held in the bad god's hand crumbled like sand from the tip, and the crimson light was sucked into the bad god's body. The crimson crystal that was attached to the guard and the pommel also crumbled, becoming light as well and being sucked into the bad god's body.

"This completes the import. It will take some time to process the power you've taken in, but..."

　When the useless god raised his hand towards me, a rainbow colored light illuminated me. My whole body was tingling and numb, and something hot was welling up from the depths of my body.

"This is the way it was for the time being."

　The menu will automatically open, and the status screen will be displayed for the first time in a while.

[Skill points] 10 points (skill reset available)

　[Name] Taishi Mitsuba [Level] 75

　[HP] 983 [MP] 5003

　[STR] 1891 [VIT] 1925 [AGI] 1790

　[DEX] 525 [POW] 1057

　[Skills] Swordsmanship 5 + Fighting 5 Pole Weapon 5 Throwing 5 Shooting 1 Magic Combat 3

　　　　　Fire magic 5 Water magic 5 Wind magic 5 Earth magic 5 Light magic 5 Pure magic 5 Recovery magic 5

　　　　　Primordial Magic 2 Barrier Magic 5 Space Magic 5 Life Magic Physical Strengthening 5 Magic Strengthening 5　

　　　　　Magic recovery 5 Negotiation 2 Cooking 1 Blacksmithing 5 Metal engraving 5 Magic tool creation 5 Presence detection 5

　　　　　Danger Perception 5 Concealment 5 Appraisal Eye Magic Eye Fire Resistance 3 Water Resistance 3 Wind Resistance 3

　　　　　Earth resistance 3 Petrification resistance 3 Mental resistance 3 Poison resistance 3 Physical resistance 3 Magic resistance 2

　Oh, the level has risen - it's attached to swordsmanship! ? Was I also stepping into the realm of non-humans!? ? I'm not aware of it at all!

"How is it? How does it feel to have your power back after a long time?"

"Good, really good"

　The effect of physical strengthening and magical strengthening is that my body is light and I feel full of magical power. Did it feel like this? I feel like I have more power than before.

"Have you regained your strength?"

"It seems so. It doesn't look any different, does it?"

"Yes"

　It's not like I can grow horns.

"I will start processing the pseudo-goddess.

　After saying that, the bad god disappeared. I don't know how, but it must have returned to me. It's like I'm in and out of my own house that I already know. It's a strange feeling.

"Shall we go out for now? Now that you can use space magic, you can teleport to a place you've been to once."

"Transfer?"

"You can go to a distant place in an instant. It's convenient."

　That was the moment when I left the giant tree cave. An arrow pierces our feet. When I turned my eyes to the opposite bank, I saw quite a few elves poised their bows and arrows towards me. And among them, there was one person who was clearly different.

　The other elves were lightly dressed with bows and arrows, and had large knives on their waists. No matter how you look at it, it feels like there is no motivation. Or rather, it doesn't look like an elf, but who is it?

"This land is a forbidden land protected by our clan of Lii. What purpose did you set foot in this land?"

　One of the elves raised his voice.