Chapter 241 - Episode Thirty-Eight - The Collector (9)

I cant grasp the collectors intent.

His demeanor changed too abruptly.

I took a step back, feeling disturbed.

Well, well Im not sure if Id be a match for you, even if I really tried to fight you. I had no idea that such a person existed in the world, and while I lament the narrowness of my views, I also feel that I have seen a ray of light in this world that I thought I had had enough of.

Wha-, Huh ?

While I am bewildered, Altamir goes out front.

Youre persistent. Dont be a sore loser. For the legendary adventurer to be like that.

It seemed that Altamir had grasped the collectors intentions.

I threw a glance at Altamir for an explanation.

No, I have changed my mind. Abel, Abel the Sorcerer of Marren. To show my respect for your great magical power and I will allow you to help me with my alchemy experiment on the Ravenous Dragons Tool Bag.

R-Really!?

I pushed Altamir away from me and brought my face closer to the collector.

The collector retreated for a moment, as if pressured by me, but then he leaned forward and came face to face with me.

Yes, yes, thats right! But I want to test you once again to see if you are really worth it. Yes I want you to fight me as an equal, without these trivial fetters.

As soon as he said it, the collector waved his hands in the air, took out the broken Earth-Shattering Sword and put it in his hand, and shook it from side to side.

If you dont live up to my expectations I cant leave the Great G.o.ds Treasure Book with such a person, so Ill ask you to return it, and Ill take that wooden puppet and the wand of destruction as I originally promised. And Ill also take that transformable sword that you took out. Since Im gambling my, the collectors greatest treasure, I should get at least that much

The Great G.o.ds Treasure Book, the World Tree Ortem, the Wand of Destruction, and the Lapides Sword.

T-This guy, a-all bet huh

No, in the first place, I dont have the third thing, and I havent even seen it before.

No, dont take it so seriously! With your magic power, no matter what I do with it, it will be meaningless. This is my little gift to the sorcerer who will eventually leave his name in the legends In return, I just want you to go along with my selfishness for a little while. In other words, its like a rite of pa.s.sage for me to convince myself!

The collector, with a gentle smile in his eyes, plays with the broken sword in his hand while he fiddles with his other hand.

N-no youre overreacting

I scratched my head to cover up my embarra.s.sment at being called a legendary sorcerer.

Theres no reason to say no when he has said so much.

Besides, I could see the limits of the collector in the earlier game.

In fact, no matter what the collector uses, I dont think Ill be in much danger.

I know thats an overestimation, but of course Ill take you up on it! To not disappoint the Mr. Collector, I will do my best not to

Ho-, hold it! Abel, please hold it!

Mea throws out her luggage and elbows my arms from behind.

The thrown out Great G.o.ds Treasure Book bounced lightly on the luggage bag.

The collectors eyes sharply condemned it, but as soon as I looked at the collectors face, his eyes immediately returned to normal.

Its a trap! This is a trap, no matter what anyone thinks!

Altamir, too, was trying to hold me back.

Im glad you agree with me, Abel.

As soon as I said it, the collector that plays with the Earth-Shattering Sword in his hand crushes it

The remnants fluttered around.

In place of the lost Sword of the Earth, the collector raises a huge sword to the ceiling, which he has been holding for some time.

Take back what you said! If the person you were fighting is a human, then from here on out youll have to deal with a mythical magical tool itself! Its completely different! Even you understand that, dont you!?

No, he said his just testing me.

Of course, thats a big lie, you know!? Hes just trying to spare the treasure trove! Theres no room for a handful of hands and no room for a handful of cards, and this isnt even a game

You have been bothering me for a while now. You mere disembodied ghost!

The collector swung his arm wide and sends Altamir flying.

Altamirs body easily jumped and slammed backwards into the ground a few meters away.

Cack!

Altamir-san! W-Wait, what are you doing ?

Its a good opportunity for me to try out my treasure trove in a spectacular way! Today is a wonderful day! My collection has grown by three, and Ill be able to experience the beauty of my treasure with a target thats worth fighting with! Ive been bored with my days of just collecting things! Fuhahahahahahaha!

The collector snapped his neck and laughed loudly.

Mr-, Mr. Collector ?

Ill keep my word! Thats my style! Fuhahaha! You dont look like a tough guy, but Im looking forward to seeing how far youll take this! Youre not going to tell me that youre exhausted from that earlier ?

The collector points the giant sword that is much taller than himself to me.

Ill just play along. Do your best effort, and fight me with all your might! Ill show you that fighting me is like confronting many myths! Ill show you that no matter how good you are at sorcery, its meaningless in front of my collection! But youve made me take you seriously. Dont expect that Ill end this so easily.