Chapter 58 – The Strongest Weapon

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ВBQ

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Bаrbесuе

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Uроn exiting thе passаgе, Asutо sееthеd аt the shеer numbеr of traрs.

Не hаd lost cоunt of hоw many times hе hаd died by now.

Hе hаd managed to ovеrсome them only bесause hе cоuld реrfеctly memorizе the traр асtivations with 〈Instаnt Меmory〉 аnd then trial-аnd-error with 〈Return〉. For а Нunter to соnquer this оn their first attеmpt, unless theу werе еxceptionаl, it would bе imроssible.

“…Nо, maybе it is роssible?”

If onе pоssеssеd а Skill tо detесt trаps, реrhaps they could conquer it even on their first try.

“If I had a Trap Detection Skill…”

“They have it at the Gold Shop, you know?”

“It’s probably expensive, right?”

“30,000 Gold.”

“Unbelievable.”

〈Trap Detection〉 is a higher-tier Skill than 〈Trap Disarm〉.

That’s why its price is outrageously high.

It wasn’t that Asuto couldn’t afford it with his current funds, but 30,000 Gold just to see through traps was simply too much, no matter how you looked at it.

Feeling somewhat sulky, he turned the next corner.

There, an opulent mural and altar adorned with gold and silver decorations leaped into view.

“This is…”

“Looks like we’re finally at the inner sanctum, huh.”

“…………”

Suppressing the urge to dash to the altar immediately, Asuto slowly closed the distance.

Having endured too many baptism-by-traps, he had become cautious.

“Stop being such a scaredy-cat and hurry up already.”

“I-I’m not scared!”

Teased by Amy, he finally reached the altar.

On the altar was a stone coffin, and before it, a single sword sheathed in its scabbard was displayed.

Tremulously, he picked up the sword.

New Feat Achieved

First in the World to Acquire a Legendary Grade Item

ALL Status +10

The Popup on the System Screen entered his vision.

And with that, Asuto was convinced.

“This is the Legendary Grade

Weapon

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Legendary Weapon

)

.”

Drawing it from the scabbard, a platinum blade glimmered.

○ Kusanagi Sword: Apocrypha (LR)

Attack Power: 50 (+20)

State: Seal

Effect 1: Inventory

Effect 2: ??? (Unlocked by Upgrade)

Effect 3: ??? (Unlocked by Unseal)

With a blade length of forty centimeters, it was the perfect size for Asuto to wield.

Its appearance resembled a Cinquedea, which was popular in Italy during the Renaissance.

This Rare Gate was a special Gate fused with Earth’s historical information.

Therefore, items related to the region’s history appeared from this Gate.

Naturally, the Kusanagi Sword was deeply connected to this region’s history.

Within the Yoshitake-Takagi Ruins lies Japan’s oldest royal tomb, from which a mirror, jewel, and sword were excavated.

These are the

symbols

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Regalia

)

of kingship, reminiscent of the Three Sacred Treasures.

Furthermore, to the east-northeast of the ruins lies the Kanmon Straits—Dan-no-ura.

The place where the real Kusanagi Sword sank.

Based on this historical information, the Rare Gate produced the Kusanagi Sword: Apocrypha.

Due to this sword’s rarity value and performance, in the previous timeline, it fetched a price in the hundreds of billions at auction.

(It was purchased by a certain Japanese Hunter, and rumors say the expense was enough to nearly bankrupt his Guild.)

It was a weapon absolutely indispensable for reaching the pinnacle of strength.

He had wanted to obtain it by any means necessary.

That wish now fulfilled, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, Asuto used the first effect, Inventory.

Pouring a little Magic Power into the sword and concentrating, the sword vanished instantly.

He was bewildered by its disappearance but sensed a connection in a corner of his consciousness.

Channeling Magic Power through that connection, the sword reappeared before his eyes.

“This is incredibly convenient.”

Since it eliminated the action of drawing a dagger from its sheath, he could respond to sudden events much more swiftly.

Next, Asuto placed the sword on the floor and channeled Magic Power in the same way.

The sword on the floor vanished, stored in the Inventory.

“I tried it on a whim, thinking ‘what if,’ but I can’t believe it actually works…”

Even if the weapon were knocked away, simply using Inventory would immediately return the sword to his hand.

He tried to see if he could put other items into the Inventory as well.

It seemed that merely possessing this sword allowed him to store various items.

Even the large bundle Asuto was carrying fit inside perfectly.

With this, long expeditions would become easier, and he wouldn’t even need to buy water from the Gold Shop.

If he kept things in the Inventory, he could flee even if suddenly attacked without worrying about his luggage.

(However, items other than weapons became ineligible for Inventory storage if they were more than thirty centimeters away.)

“…This is amazing.”

The hand holding the weapon trembled.

He felt anxious about whether he could master its use.

(No, I will master it.)

To reach the pinnacle and strike down the Monster of Heaven.

To do that, he absolutely must master this sword.

(I have to become stronger.)

He must become a Hunter worthy of this weapon’s name.

With that resolve in his heart, Asuto exited the Gate.