My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 26
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Episode 26
Black Knight Gerard’s sword.
Its official name is [Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword].
“I’m starting to understand our knight’s tastes.”
【?】
“Blood Longsword, you know. Blood.”
Terminal case of eighth-grader syndrome.
It’s fine.
Nothing to be ashamed of.
It’s a phase everyone goes through.
【What are you talking about!】
“I raised a black flame dragon in my left hand during middle school too. So I understand.”
【Graaaah!!】
“Hey. Don’t be so embarrassed about it.”
【My, my sword wasn’t named something like that!】
“You just said it was your weapon.”
【I’m telling you it wasn’t!!!!】
Strong denial = affirmation.
Okay.
Understood.
Anyway.
Who would have thought a weapon used by an Otherworldly Soul would appear as an item.
Gates and the Other World.
Is there some kind of correlation?
I thought about it for a moment but quickly lost interest.
I’m not majoring in rift studies, so what would come from thinking deeply about it.
Well, if I get the chance, I should meet a rift studies expert and talk about it.
Though I doubt they’d believe what Sir Isra says.
“Let’s go.”
【Where to?】
“That sword. You used it when you were alive, right.”
If you’re screaming that loudly.
You must have quite strong attachment to the sword.
“It’s a weapon of the 12 Heroes. I can’t get it for you, but you can at least see it.”
【You don’t need to go that far for my sake.】
“It’s not just for that reason.”
Sir Isra’s beloved sword.
I was curious.
How the blade was sharpened.
The center of balance.
The shape of the hilt and such.
“For reference when I make Sir’s weapon next time.”
【My lord!!!】
Sir Isra cried out in a moved voice.
If I had summoned him, he would’ve rushed to embrace me.
Phew.
Thank goodness.
I have no taste for being hugged tightly by an undead.
I was planning to seriously do some web surfing this morning.
Can’t be helped.
I got up from the bed.
Let’s get ready to go out.
* * *
The 12 Heroes weapon exhibition was held at the National Central Museum Annex.
A large sign visible as soon as I exited the subway.
[Living Legends]
[Twelve Star Weapons Exhibition]
Thanks to the posters with those words, I didn’t need to worry about getting lost.
【But what is the reason they are called the twelve stars?】
“During the Great Cataclysm, it seems the world was on the brink of destruction.”
Gates that appeared all over the world.
Humanity at that time didn’t know about the alien world beyond the blue space.
They didn’t even know that the Erosion Phenomenon would occur when mana distribution reached 100%.
Monsters appearing everywhere.
It was difficult to defeat creatures that had resistance to modern weapons.
Each country’s military did their best to respond but suffered tremendous casualties.
【Attacks containing mana are effective against monsters, after all.】
“That’s right.”
The Awakened who appeared alongside them.
Beings who could sense mana, called Hunters, grew stronger by killing monsters like in a game.
The world regained stability through the efforts of the 1st Generation Hunters.
Among them, the Hunters who were most active were praised and called the Twelve Stars, or the 12 Heroes.
【Those who saved the world. How romantic.】
“They’re amazing people.”
【So the hero who used my sword is still alive?】
“He passed away during the Battle of Siberia.”
A massive Gate that opened in the heart of Siberia.
Seven of the 12 Heroes died in the process of stopping it.
Three of the remaining five are still active as Hunters.
Director Jung Seung-il, whom I met yesterday, wasn’t included among the 12 Heroes, but I heard he’s a powerhouse on par with them.
Since it’s in the textbooks, it must be true.
They say he couldn’t make it into the 12 Heroes because his area of activity was limited to Asia.
I heard he also participated in the Battle of Siberia.
【My sword must have been satisfied too.】
“Fallen Knight’s Crimson…”
【Please. Just call it a sword!】
Why?
It’s so cool though. Hehehe.
But listening to Sir Isra’s words, one question came to mind.
“Does your sword also have consciousness?”
There was no such story in the textbooks.
Could it be…
Some hidden story about the hero?
【No. It was just a sharp sword.】
“Huh.”
【Though it harmed many due to having the wrong master, it later became the foundation for saving the Other World, so it would have been pleased.】
As expected.
The term “Crimson Blade” was influenced by Sir Isra’s taste…
【Stop it!!】
While chatting, the Exhibition Center was soon right before my eyes.
Whew.
For some reason, I felt solemn.
The 12 Heroes who ended the chaos after the Great Cataclysm.
The weapons imbued with their noble spirit are inside here.
【Didn’t you say five are still alive?】
Please.
If you’re not going to ruin my emotional moment, stay quiet.
After receiving a guide booklet and entering inside,
A single sword filled my entire field of vision.
A red sword hanging upside down in the center of the Great Hall.
Lighting installed throughout the hall sparkled, illuminating the blade from multiple angles.
The crimson blade that caught the light reflected its color in all directions.
In less than a second, I felt completely overwhelmed.
【That is my sword.】
Sir Isra’s calm voice.
When I first heard it, I didn’t think it was a joke.
Even so.
Hearing him say that it was indeed his sword stirred up mixed emotions.
“I’m really lucky.”
【Why do you think so?】
“I met Sir Isra as my first Otherworldly Soul.”
I wandered through Gates for 5 years.
If.
I hadn’t taken the Hunter Academy commission.
When would I have been able to meet an Otherworldly Soul and spread my wings?
No.
If Sir Isra hadn’t given me the ability to improve my clumsiness.
I might have remained stuck at E-rank for several more years.
I felt grateful for this fortune that I might not have obtained even if I used up all my lifetime’s luck.
【I feel the same way.】
“Why do you say that, Sir?”
【If I hadn’t met you, I would have remained lonely in the Interdimensional Rift.】
The regret he couldn’t shake off before dying.
Unable to properly assist the Lord he had sworn to serve.
He met his end in the outskirts.
That regret still seemed to act as shackles binding Sir Isra.
【I will never lose my Lord in vain again.】
The Lord that Sir Isra has sworn to serve is me.
Though the way of expressing it differs.
In the end, it was a vow to do his best for me.
“Thank you.”
【So please don’t get cocky just because you learned some swordsmanship.】
Tsk.
Why does the conclusion always go in that direction?
“How do you feel?”
【Strange. But now it’s enough.】
“You can look more if you want.”
【It’s already a severed connection.】
An attitude of not holding any more attachment to his past life.
I couldn’t guess what kind of feeling that might be.
To understand it, wouldn’t I have to die once?
【I will not allow that.】
Yes. Yes.
It’s really reassuring to have Sir Knight with me.
By the way.
There’s still some time left before the appointment.
Since I’m already here, I should take a look at the other heroes’ weapons too.
[Harvester’s Scythe]
There was a legendary weapon that unleashed unblockable attacks with dimensional traversal.
[Golden Guardian’s Shield]
There was also a golden shield engraved with the ‘concept’ of blocking.
A scythe that cuts through everything and a shield that blocks everything.
This was exactly the paradox from the old saying.
【Do you know who would win?】
“I don’t know.”
The owners of those weapons were said to have received that same question many times.
However.
They never gave an answer.
The weapon’s performance is important, but wouldn’t it depend on the user’s capabilities in handling it?
“What a feast for the eyes.”
Due to the distance, I couldn’t check the armament information through the status window.
However.
Thanks to Spirit Eye, I could understand a little about the mana and origins dwelling within the armaments.
Inspiration is flooding in.
I should reference this when crafting weapons later.
Oriental-style sword.
Fluttering fan.
After looking through all the other weapons containing tremendous power.
It was finally the last turn.
【What is the next weapon?】
“It should be the Talkative Sage’s Staff.”
【Quite an impressive name.】
“Can it compare to the Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword though.”
【Kraaaaat!!】
Pretending not to hear Sir Isra’s shriek, I entered the next hall.
At that moment.
【Which bastard is screaming and causing a ruckuuuus!!!!】
A piercing high note comparable to Sir Isra’s shriek shook my mind.
* * *
The telepathy of souls echoing through the valley.
“Ugh.”
I pressed my hand to my forehead.
【Sir. Are you alright?】
【Oh my. You can hear my voice?】
Excuse me.
Please speak one at a time.
“My head hurts.”
As I leaned my back against the wall, the Guide approached.
“Are you okay?”
“Ah. I’ll be fine if I rest a little.”
Really.
It was like someone shouting into both my ears at the same time.
Nothing was wrong with my body.
Slowly.
I turned my head toward the direction where I could hear telepathy other than Sir Isra’s.
【It’s true. You can hear me.】
Since there were many eyes watching, I just nodded.
【There’s another soul here.】
Sir Isra also let out an exclamation, seemingly sensing the presence of another soul.
[Talkative Sage’s Staff]
It was the place where the soul’s presence flickered.
Naturally pointing at the staff with my index finger.
I moved my lips slightly.
“Is that right?”
I spoke carefully so others wouldn’t hear.
【That’s right!!!】
The answer came immediately.
Good heavens.
It was shocking.
Otherworldly Souls don’t only come from Gates?
They can also dwell in weapons.
Ah.
For some reason, I felt wronged.
【Isn’t that why our fates have connected?】
Sigh.
Right.
I got the Heavenly Martial Body, so that’s enough.
I confirmed the possibility that souls can dwell in items too.
Let’s think of this as something to be happy about.
【Hey, listen.】
While I was chatting with Sir Isra.
The otherworldly soul dwelling in the staff spoke to me again.
【If you can hear my voice, can I ask you for a favor?】
“Please go ahead.”
【Please get me out of here!】
The otherworldly soul cried out as if sobbing.
Sir Isra cleared his throat loudly with a “Hmm!”
【Is that the proper attitude for making a request?】
【Who are you!】
【My Lord’s first sword. I am Isra.】
【Ah. You stuffy knight, go away.】
【What?!】
【Can’t you see I’m talking to your master? Wait your turn.】
【Gaaah! You cannot reach my Lord without going through me!】
Sigh.
Should I consider it fortunate?
Since I’m the only one who can hear their telepathy.
At least they won’t ruin the quiet atmosphere of the exhibition hall.
“Sir Isra.”
【…I understand.】
It’s an otherworldly soul after all.
Just collecting it would add another skill.
Now.
Then please tell me how to move you from the staff.
【I can’t do it.】
“Excuse me?”
【I’m a type of earthbound spirit.】
The situation is that I’ve become bound to the staff instead of the ground.
Even though I want to escape.
Because of the ‘resentment’ from my lifetime, I can’t freely break away.
【Zeke. That old man said he’d liberate me, then went and died on his own.】
Zeke?
Are you perhaps referring to Ezekiel Campbell?
【Yeah. That’s right.】
The owner of the staff.
One of the 12 Heroes, and the name of the mage who died in the Battle of Siberia.
【That old man. I kept yelling at him not to overdo it, but he wouldn’t listen.】
The emotion of sadness I felt through telepathy.
Unlike the gruff words.
That soul was grieving the passing of the staff’s former owner.
【Enough with the depressing talk. Anyway, I can get out now, right?】
“Well, about that. It seems like it’ll be difficult.”
【?!】
The situation was different from Sir Isra’s case.
Not only did I not have any spare dead prepared.
I couldn’t bring out undead in the middle of the exhibition center.
【That’s ridiculous!!】
The otherworldly soul was shocked.
Hmm.
What to do.
I don’t know whether that soul is strong or weak.
Even so.
Thinking of Sir Isra’s case, it would definitely be profitable to take it.
I heard the 12 Heroes weapon exhibition would end soon.
An exhibition on a world tour.
I heard it would move to Japan soon.
There wasn’t much time left to extract the otherworldly soul dwelling in the [Talkative Sage’s Staff].
Wait.
Since the otherworldly soul is dwelling in the staff.
Wouldn’t this item work too?
I slightly tilted the subspace carrier.
The moment I took something out.
【Ah!!】
The otherworldly soul screamed once again.
Black Knight Gerard’s sword.
Its official name is [Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword].
“I’m starting to understand our knight’s taste.”
【?】
“It’s called Blood Longsword. Blood.”
He was in the terminal stages of chuunibyou.
It’s fine.
Nothing to be ashamed of.
Because it’s a phase everyone goes through.
【What are you talking about!】
“I also raised a black flame dragon in my left hand during middle school. So I understand.”
【Graaahhh!!】
“Hey. Don’t be so embarrassed about it.”
【My, my sword didn’t have such a name!】
“You just said it was your weapon a moment ago.”
【I’m telling you it wasn’t!!!!】
Strong denial = affirmation.
Okay.
Understood.
By the way.
Who would have thought that a weapon used by an Otherworldly Soul would appear as an item.
Gates and the Other World.
Is there some kind of correlation between them?
I thought about it for a moment but quickly lost interest.
I’m not even majoring in rift studies, so what would come from thinking deeply about it.
Well, if I get the chance, I should meet a rift studies expert and talk about it.
Though I doubt they’d believe Sir Isra’s words.
“Let’s go.”
【Where to?】
“That sword. You used it when you were alive, right.”
If you screamed that loudly.
You must have very strong attachment to the sword.
“It’s a weapon of the 12 Heroes. I can’t get it for you, but you can at least see it.”
【You don’t need to go that far for my sake.】
“It’s not just for that reason.”
Sir Isra’s beloved sword.
I was curious.
How the blade was sharpened.
The center of gravity.
The shape of the hilt and such.
“I want to use it as reference when making your weapon next time.”
【My lord!!!】
Sir Isra cried out in a moved voice.
If I had summoned him, he would have rushed to hug me.
Phew.
Thank goodness.
I don’t have a taste for being tightly hugged by an Undead.
I was planning to seriously do some Web Surfing this morning.
There’s no choice.
I got up from the bed.
Let’s get ready to go out.
* * *
The 12 Heroes weapon exhibition was being held at the National Central Museum Annex.
Large text visible as soon as I exited the subway.
[Living Legends]
[Twelve Star Weapons Exhibition]
Thanks to the posters with those words, I didn’t need to worry about getting lost.
【But why do they call them the twelve stars?】
“During the Great Cataclysm, it seems the world was on the brink of destruction.”
Gates that appeared all over the world.
Humanity at that time didn’t know about the alien world beyond the blue space.
They didn’t even know that the Erosion Phenomenon would occur when mana distribution reached 100%.
Monsters appearing everywhere.
It was difficult to defeat creatures that had resistance to modern weapons.
Each country’s military did their best to respond but suffered tremendous casualties.
【Against monsters, attacks containing mana are effective.】
“That’s right.”
The Awakened who appeared alongside them.
Beings who could sense mana, known as Hunters, grew stronger by killing monsters like in a game.
Through the efforts of the 1st Generation Hunters, the world regained stability.
Among them, the Hunters who achieved the most were praised and called the twelve stars, or the 12 Heroes.
【Those who saved the world. How romantic.】
“They were amazing people.”
【Is the hero who used my sword still alive?】
“He passed away during the Siberian Battle.”
A massive Gate that opened in the heart of Siberia.
Seven of the 12 Heroes died in the process of stopping it.
Of the remaining five, three are still active as Hunters.
Director Jung Seung-il, whom I met yesterday, wasn’t included in the 12 Heroes, but I heard he was a powerhouse on par with them.
Since it’s in the textbooks, it must be true.
They say he couldn’t make it into the 12 Heroes because his area of activity was limited to Asia.
I heard he also participated in the Siberian Battle.
【My sword must have been satisfied.】
“Fallen Knight’s Crimson······.”
【Please. Just call it a sword!】
Why.
It’s just cool. Hehehe.
But listening to Sir Isra’s words, one question arose.
“Does your sword also have a consciousness?”
There was no such story in the textbooks.
Perhaps.
Is it some hidden story about the heroes?
【No. It was just a sharp sword.】
“Huh.”
【It met the wrong master and harmed countless people, but later became the foundation for saving the Other World, so it would have been pleased.】
As expected.
The term “blood-red longsword” was influenced by Sir Isra’s taste…
【Stop right there!!】
While chatting, the exhibition center was soon before our eyes.
Phew.
For some reason, I felt solemn.
The 12 Heroes who ended the chaos after the Great Cataclysm.
The weapons imbued with their noble spirit are inside here.
【Didn’t you say five are still alive?】
Please.
If you’re not going to ruin my emotions, stay quiet.
I received a guide booklet and went inside.
A single sword filled my entire field of vision.
A red sword hanging upside down in the center of the great hall.
Lights installed throughout the hall sparkled, illuminating the blade from multiple angles.
The crimson blade receiving light reflected its color in all directions.
In less than a second, I felt overwhelmed.
【That is indeed my sword.】
Sir Isra’s calm voice.
When I first heard it, I didn’t think it was a joke.
Nevertheless.
Hearing him say it was indeed his sword, mixed emotions crossed my mind.
“I’m truly lucky.”
【Why do you think so?】
“I met Sir Isra as my first Otherworldly Soul.”
I wandered through Gates for 5 years.
If.
I hadn’t taken the Hunter Academy commission.
When would I have been able to meet an Otherworldly Soul and spread my wings?
No.
If Sir Isra hadn’t given me abilities that improved my clumsiness.
I might have remained stuck at E-rank for several more years.
I felt grateful for this fortune that I might not have obtained even if I used up all the luck of my lifetime.
【I feel the same way.】
“Why do you say that, Sir?”
【If I hadn’t met you, I would have remained lonely between the interdimensional rifts.】
The regret he couldn’t shake off before death.
Unable to properly assist the lord he had sworn to serve.
He met his end in the outskirts.
That regret still seemed to act as shackles binding Sir Isra.
【I will never lose my lord in vain again.】
The lord Sir Isra had decided to serve was me.
Though the way of expressing it was different.
In the end, it was a vow to do his best for me.
“Thank you.”
【So please don’t get cocky just because you learned a little swordsmanship.】
Tsk.
Why does the conclusion always go in that direction?
“How do you feel?”
【Strange. But now it’s enough.】
“You can look more if you want.”
【It’s already a severed connection.】
An attitude of not clinging to his past life anymore.
I couldn’t guess what kind of feeling that would be.
To understand it, wouldn’t I have to die once?
【I won’t allow that.】
Yes. Yes.
It’s so reassuring to have Sir Knight around.
By the way.
There’s still some time left before the appointment.
Since I’m already here, I should look at the other heroes’ weapons too.
[Harvester’s Scythe]
There was a legendary weapon that unleashed unblockable attacks while traversing dimensions.
[Golden Guardian’s Shield]
There was also a golden shield engraved with the ‘concept’ of blocking.
A scythe that cuts through everything and a shield that blocks everything.
This was exactly the paradox from the old saying.
【Do you know who wins?】
“I don’t know.”
The owners of those weapons were asked the same question many times.
However.
They never gave an answer.
While the weapon’s performance matters, wouldn’t it depend on the user’s capabilities in handling it?
“What a feast for the eyes.”
Due to the distance, I couldn’t check the armament information through the status window.
However.
Thanks to Spirit Eye, I could understand a little about the mana and origins dwelling within the armaments.
Inspiration was flooding in.
I’ll have to reference this when crafting weapons later.
Oriental-style Sword.
Fluttering Fan.
After looking at all those weapons harboring tremendous power.
It was finally the last turn.
【What is the next weapon?】
“It should be the Talkative Sage’s Staff.”
【Quite an impressive name.】
“Is it as good as the Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword?”
【Kraaaaat!!】
Pretending not to hear Sir Isra’s shriek, I entered the next hall.
At that moment.
【Which bastard is screaming and going craaazy!!!!】
A piercing high note comparable to Sir Isra’s shriek shook my mind.
* * *
The telepathy of souls echoing through my skull.
“Ugh.”
I pressed my hand to my forehead.
【Sir. Are you alright?】
【Oh my. Can you hear my voice?】
Excuse me.
Could you please speak one at a time?
“My head hurts.”
As I leaned my back against the wall, the Guide approached.
“Are you okay?”
“Ah. I’ll be fine if I rest a little.”
It’s true.
It’s like someone shouting into both ears at the same time.
Nothing was wrong with my body.
Slowly.
I turned my head toward the direction where I could hear telepathy other than Sir Isra’s.
【It’s true. You can hear it.】
Since there were many watching eyes, I just nodded.
【There’s another soul here.】
Sir Isra also let out an exclamation, sensing the presence of the soul.
[Talkative Sage’s Staff]
This was where the soul’s presence was flickering.
I naturally pointed at the staff with my index finger.
I moved my lips slightly.
“Is it there?”
I spoke carefully so others wouldn’t hear.
【That’s right!!!】
The answer came immediately.
My goodness.
It was shocking.
Otherworldly souls, weren’t they only supposed to come from Gates?
To think they could also dwell in weapons.
Ah.
For some reason, I felt a bit wronged.
【Isn’t that why our fates have connected?】
Sigh.
Right.
I got the Heavenly Martial Body, so it’s fine.
Since I confirmed the possibility that souls could dwell in items too.
Let’s think of this as something to be happy about.
【Hey there.】
While I was chatting with Sir Isra.
The otherworldly soul dwelling in the staff spoke to me again.
【If you can hear my voice, can I ask you a favor?】
“Please go ahead.”
【Please get me out of here!!!】
The otherworldly soul cried out as if sobbing.
Sir Isra cleared his throat loudly with a “Hmm!”
【Is that the proper way to ask for a favor?】
【Who are you!】
【My Lord’s first sword. I am Isra.】
【Ah. You stiff knight, go away.】
【What?!】
【Can’t you see I’m talking to your master? Wait your turn.】
【Gaaah! You cannot reach my Lord without going through me!】
Sigh.
Should I call this fortunate?
That I’m the only one who can hear their telepathy.
At least it won’t ruin the quiet atmosphere of the exhibition hall.
“Sir Isra.”
【…I understand.】
This is an otherworldly soul after all.
Just collecting it would add one skill.
Now.
Please tell me how to move you from that staff.
【I can’t do it.】
“Excuse me?”
【I’m a type of earthbound spirit.】
Instead of being bound to land, I’m bound to this staff.
Even if I want to escape.
Because of the ‘resentment’ from my life, I can’t freely break away.
【Zeke. That old man said he’d liberate me, then went and died on his own.】
Zeke?
Are you talking about Ezekiel Campbell?
【Yeah. That’s right.】
The staff’s owner.
One of the 12 Heroes, and the name of the mage who died in the Battle of Siberia.
【That old fool. I screamed at him not to overdo it, but he wouldn’t listen.】
The emotion of sadness I felt from the telepathy.
Unlike the blunt words.
This soul was grieving over the staff’s former owner’s passing.
【Enough with the depressing talk. Anyway, I can get out now, right?】
“Well, about that. It seems like it’ll be difficult.”
【?!】
The situation is different from Sir Isra’s case.
Not only do I not have any spare dead prepared.
I couldn’t bring out undead in the middle of the exhibition center.
【That’s impossible!!】
The otherworldly soul was shocked.
Hmm.
What to do.
I don’t know if that soul is strong or weak.
Even so.
Thinking about Sir Isra’s case, it would definitely be profitable to take it in.
I heard the 12 Heroes weapon exhibition is ending soon too.
An exhibition on a world tour.
I heard it’s moving to Japan soon.
There isn’t much time left to extract the Otherworldly Soul dwelling in the [Talkative Sage’s Staff].
Wait.
Since the Otherworldly Soul is dwelling in the staff.
Wouldn’t this item work too?
I slightly tilted the Subspace Carrier.
The moment I took something out.
【Ahh!!】
The Otherworldly Soul screamed once again.
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