Chapter 414 The Most Comfortable Ones

I was looking for suitable weapons for Gobuo to use in the fight. Its difficult to balance when handling two swords. Should he use a sword and a short sword for defense like in kendo, or should he use two long swords to focus on attack? Well, the only way to know is to let Gobuo try out various styles and find the one that suits him best. I dont have any experience with dual sword wielding, so thats the only way.

For the time being, I brought Nells old swords. She used to try different styles in the past, so there were a lot of swords left. This is just a small part of it.

T-Thats a lot.

Gobu

I put down the swords to the ground and lined them up. The size ranges from easy-to-handle short swords to large swords used by giants, and there are various shapes of the blades. I was able to find about 30 swords by just a quick search in the house.

I originally prepared them for practice, but Im sure they are all well made. Most of them were forged by famous craftsmen and then magically enhanced. If a skilled person uses them, even iron can be easily cut. Im sure Haru will be fine, but dont let your guard down and get hurt during the fight, okay?

Of course. It would be a waste to let my guard down!

Yeah, I knew you would say something like that. Then, Gobuo, pick anything you want. Well, I think using this large sword will be hard, though

I smiled bitterly when I looked at the large sword that seems to be at least three times Gobuos height. If Im not wrong, this is the sword that I seized when I defeated a giant somewhere. Considering Gobuos physique, its definitely not suited for the dual sword wielding. Why the hell did I go through the trouble of carrying this thing?

Gobu!

Oh?

After looking around at all the swords, Gobuo grabbed two of them and shouted vigorously. Both of them are one-handed swords called broad swords, and they look ordinary among the wide variety of swords available here. However, it can be said that they are faithful to the basics. I think that the choice was very Gobuo-like that he chose them at the very beginning.

Goobu gobu, gobubbu.

It seems that he knew the moment he held them that they were the most comfortable ones for him.

Gobbu gobbu!

He said that he wants to start training right away!

Ooh, what a positive spirit and adaptability. His swinging is already looking good.

From what I see, it seems that your Dual Sword Wielding skill is working just fine.

Gobu! Gobu!

Spar! Spar!

Harus desire is mixed in, isnt it? Did Gobuo really say so?

Well, whatever. Then, Ill put some weight on Haru. There.

Fueh!?

Suddenly, I applied Graviton without chanting to Harus limbs. Then, her posture dropped from standing upright, and the heavy sound of her stepping on the ground reverberated along with her surprised voice.

S-So heavy!

Of course it is. Each one is more than double the weight of that large sword after all. Even though Haru has become stronger, it would be strange if she didnt lose her position when she was unexpectedly hit by something like this. Well, just the fact that she was able to hold her ground without falling over was a big deal.

Haru, you usually swing the Doggan Staff. So, you need this much of shackles to have a good match with Gobuo, right?

T-T-Thats right!

Your voice and body are trembling. Do you think youll be fine?

I-I will get used to it, absolutely!

Okay, nice guts. I will heal you in case you get injured or hurt your back. But dont rely on it too much, okay? You told me that its a waste to let your guard down, so I hope you can keep your words.

I-I will do my best to meet your expectations!

Yeah, it looks very tough.

However, considering the difference in their abilities, at least this weight is necessary to make a meaningful battle. Otherwise, Haru wont be able to get serious and it will be meaningless. And to make the training even more meaningful, I will add one more thing.

Gobuo, dont even think about going easy on her, okay? If I find out that you do that even a little, Ill have the useless Lily cook dinner for you.

G-Gobu!?

If I dont warn the gentleman Gobuo like this, he will unnecessarily pay attention to Haru. I think Im saying something horrible, but this is just right.

Dont worry, I will eat that meal together with you at that time. Of course, you shouldnt stop smiling during the meal. Well share enough punishment, and Lily will be happy treating us food its killing two birds with one stone, isnt it? But if possible, I want to avoid such a tragic situation. I really want to avoid it. Gobuo, you understand what Im talking about, right?

Gobu gobu!

Gobuo nodded vigorously. Alright, now I and Gubuo are on the same page. Im sure he will desperately work harder than usual. Lily doesnt seem to be aware of it, but her food, made without acting, is scary even for me and Gobuo.

Now that youre ready, you can start it as you wish. As for the rules, Haru can only use her bare hands and is prohibited to use magic, no injuries as much as possible, and if she tries to counterattack, she has to stop just before it hits. As for Gobuo, you can do whatever you want. Our opponents this time are vampires, a stubborn and troublesome race in many ways. You have to train your stamina so that you wont lose to the opponents persistence. Lets see. For starters, do it for one hour.

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After a while, I went out to the city again. There are things I can only do with Haru, but there are also a lot of things I can do alone. So, this time, I went to do the latter. After going to various places, my next destination is the armor shop Bristly Beard. The shop is peaceful and deserted as usual today.

Clank clank.

Yo, is Gan-san here?

You suddenly came, and thats the first thing you say? Long time no see, Deris-danna.

As I entered the store while ringing the doorbell, I was greeted by Anita, who lifelessly put her cheek on the counter. This apprentice merchant girl has no motivation as usual, huh.

Customers always come suddenly, you know? And for some reason, I dont feel like its been a long time since Ive seen you. I have a sense of dj vu as if we just met the other day. Hmm, how strange.

What? Did we meet somewhere? I dont remember at all.

Well, maybe its just my imagination. Dont mind it.

Hmm? For a moment, I thought you were trying to hit on me with a new pick-up line. You have a scary wife, but you are fast on moving to another woman, aint cha?

Anita, dont joke about that in front of Nell. You see, my wife doesnt like that kind of joke, so this shop might disappear along with me.

I-I know. In the first place, shes so scary that I wont be able to talk in front of her. So, are you alone today? Wheres your cute and strong disciple?

Shes taking a break now. I think she will be sleeping for one hour.

What, taking a nap? Shes cute, aint she?

Rather than a nap, she reached her limit and collapsed, and now shes training her Pleasant Sleep skill. By the way, Gobuo is doing his best with the housekeeping so that Haru can have a comfortable and supreme sleep.

Anita, shut up! If youre going to slack off, do it quietly oh, Deris, long time no see.

Long time no see, Gan-san. Ah, this is a souvenir from my trip to the Dragon Gods Island.

Ooh, thanks.

Ah, thats unfair! What about me!?

Gan-san appeared from the workshop in the back. This was the same as usual.

So, whats your business today? You didnt come all the way here just to leave a souvenir, right?

Yes, I want to ask you to make two swords. Of course, with this material.

When I took out the nostalgic black magic stone from my pocket, Anita made a serious face.