Chapter 676: No Problems with the Holy Sword

When I stepped forwards before the holy sword, the researchers hurriedly cleared a path for me. What was I, Moses? Before picking up the holy sword, I asked about something that had been bothering me.

“Um, why did you want me to touch it?”

“You seem to know that the holy sword isn’t broken, Julius, but I can’t tell that myself. Oh, of course I believe you. I just thought I’d like some definite proof.”

“I see. So that’s why. It’s the Spencer Kingdom’s precious holy sword, after all. I think I can understand why you’re so concerned, Sister-in-law Daniela. Very well, then.”

This was one of those situations where I would have to actually use the holy sword to reassure Sister-in-law Daniela!

I should not have asked for her reason. No, had I been right to ask? If the holy sword had shown no reaction at all, Sister-in-law Daniela might have been too worried to sleep at night.

Thinking about that, I touched the holy sword. Naturally, the entire blade began to glow faintly. I had deliberately made it shine, so that was only to be expected. This should convince them that the holy sword was not broken.

Both Sister-in-law Daniela and the researchers here had their eyes wide open, though.

“As you can see, it doesn’t appear to be broken.”

“Oooh… The holy sword is emitting light, just as the legends describe.”

“Lord Julius is the wielder of the holy sword…”

“I’m not, all right?”

Honestly. You cannot look at me with such hopeful eyes either, Sister-in-law Daniela. I fully intended to make her keep her promise.

Once again, I told them to search for the holy sword’s wielder another time. That naturally included people who had already tried and failed. Surely at least one person among them would be capable of using it.

“Understood. We shall obey your command, Lord Julius.”

“No, I wasn’t exactly giving you an order…”

“We shall arrange another selection trial at once.”

They were not listening at all. Because I had made the holy sword react, I felt as though they had already placed me in the position of its wielder. How had this happened? Would it not have been better if I had done nothing? Sister-in-law Daniela looked extremely pleased, however.

“Everyone, I shall leave the rest to you. I am going to report this to His Majesty.”

“Please do.”

“Come along, Julius.”

“Y-yes.”

Let me tell myself this was for the best. Once they found a new wielder for the holy sword, everything should be resolved. Please, let them find someone.

“As expected of you, Julius.”

“You look pleased.”

“Of course I am. My beloved little brother-in-law turned out to be the wielder of the holy sword.”

“Well, about that…”

This was troublesome. She certainly seemed to intend to tell no one, but the fact was now firmly lodged in Sister-in-law Daniela’s memory. If anything happened, the matter would undoubtedly come rolling straight to me. Good grief.

Afterwards, we reported to His Majesty that the holy sword was not broken. We did not tell him I could use it, but His Majesty tilted his head when he saw how exceptionally cheerful Sister-in-law Daniela looked.

His Majesty glanced at me, so I maintained a perfectly expressionless face. I felt bad about keeping a secret from him, but this was for my own protection. Please forgive me.

After completing the report without incident, I returned to my room and was finally able to relax.

“Welcome back, Lord Julius. I’ll prepare tea immediately.”

“Please do. I really should’ve brought more chocolate.”

“Kyuu!”

“There, there.”

Partly to escape reality, I stroked Mira’s head. Mira had also been devouring the chocolate, so the supply I had brought from House Heine was on the verge of disappearing.

Even so, I could not have carried much more with me. If I had known this would happen, I would have used my Subspace skill and hidden a larger supply inside it. Nothing beat chocolate when one was tired.

“It appears the holy sword wasn’t broken.”

“No, there was nothing wrong with it. It seems they’ll select its wielder again. Why don’t you try too, Nero?”

“No, thank you. My duty is to remain by your side, Lord Julius.”

“Right. Yes, I see.”

That is a little intense, Nero. Still, I could not deny it. Doing so would only make him sad. If Nero was happy with that, then so was I.

“Kyuu.”

“That’s right. You feel the same way as Nero, don’t you, Mira?”

“Kyuu!”

As though declaring that I was correct, Mira headbutted me. I was glad they had not shaken their head from side to side.

While I was thinking that, someone knocked twice on the door. Nero immediately went to answer it, and the visitor proved to be Sister-in-law Daniela.

“We’ve more or less finalised the details of the recital. What do you think of this?”

I wondered how Sister-in-law Daniela had found the time when she had been so busy herself, but apparently Her Majesty had prepared everything. It seemed Her Majesty was the person most eagerly awaiting my performance. She must have taken quite a liking to the gramophone.

According to the list Sister-in-law Daniela gave me, the recital would begin tomorrow afternoon and last for roughly an hour. It seemed I was allowed to invite people I knew as well. In that case, I might as well invite Axel and Ijidol.

I wanted to invite Brother Cain and Sister-in-law Meeka too, but they had lessons at the academy during that time, so they probably could not attend.

If so, I could hold a small recital once we returned to the townhouse—assuming they were interested, of course.