Chapter 36
I couldn’t see a solution to the issue that lied beyond Rhine River . In situations like this, it benefited no one for me to be wrestling with the issue . Finally, I left the vampires in charge and left for Walpurga Sisters Society .
“Marie, it’s me . ”
“Oh! You’ve come!”
Delighted to see me, little Margareta came running towards me .
“Hey! You’re late by a few days!”
“I’m sorry . ”
“I had the magic zipper unlocked for a while, but I was waiting to see it with you, Valer . The curiosity had almost killed me!”
“Hahaha . ”
Having been extremely anxious to find out what was in the magic zipper, Margareta dumped the contents on to the table as soon as she opened it .
Klaank!
Huge amounts of gold coins poured out of it . Margareta was very impressed as she clenched her little adorable fists .
“Ah! Beautiful shiny! These are what I like the most in the world!”
“Is it appropriate for a nun to say such things?
“This much is mine!”
As if she was a child scooping up a bucket full of sand from a sandcastle, Margareta swoop armfuls of gold coins towards her . However, as her arms were so short, she didn’t collect much . Compared to the help that she has provided, the payment seemed pale . So, I tried to push a whole bunch more coins to her, but she refused my gesture .
“You certainly deserve to take more?”
“I meant to do this for free anyway . This much I am taking, so that I can buy some bread and candies when I go out to the town later . That thug Angela cut off the snack allowances of the sisters . She has turned into a tyrant after she became the head of the sisters’ society . “
“… If you need money for snacks, please do tell me at any time . ”
“Really? Valer, could you possibly be an angel?”
How could I put it, to be on her good side was so simple . A few coins would do the trick and solidify the relationship .
At any rate, the money that came out of the magic zipper was enormous . It even overflowed and fell down to the floor . It was as if the surrounding area has been turned into a dragon’s lair . That Phillip… I guess he was incredibly rich and it just reaffirms his status as a feudal lord .
“Let’s count to see roughly how much it is . Valer, I’ll give this magic zipper back, so that you can put them back in . ”
We counted as we put the gold coins back into the magic zipper . Without even taking jewels into consideration, they amounted to over 100,000 Florins . It took over two hours just to count them .
“Certainly, he is a feudal lord… It’s hard to believe that he would carry this much money as pocket change . For crying out loud, how expensive of snacks was he planning to buy? Was he going to build a house with candies?”
Margareta looked sick . Since she was committed to a life of frugality, she must have been very shocked by it .
“If you want we can split it . ”
“It’s OK . Valer, you are planning to do great things . This money will come in handy, so keep them with you . In fact, if you are planning to fight a demon king’s forces, this is not sufficient at all . ”
“Thank you for your consideration . ”
After putting away the jewels and gold coins, there only remained a number of barrels and an old sword . Since she was a swordswoman, Margareta showed interest in the sword .
“It’s an old sword . Looking way beyond simple, it even looks distressed . It probably was very useful when it was first made, but it may not be usable at all due to its aged condition now . Hmm… There is a Loon character engrained on the sword . Ruble…Raynae?”
I’ve already recognized what that sword was all about . Ruble-Raynae . It was an heirloom of the feudal lord of the Pfalz and it was famously well known as the great sword of the empire’s 12th generation .
However, what was interesting was the fact that it didn’t look like it was no more or no less than being an old sword from just looking at it . Furthermore, even Margareta, who had a knack for swords, did not recognize its secret of being the Ruble-Raynae .
It was probably the same with Philip . If he had continued to develop, he would have certainly uncovered the secret knowledge of Ruble-Raynae which has been passed down through the generations . However, he had died prior to that .
“Strange . As far as I know, the Ruble-Raynae is the name of a great sword during the empire’s 12th generation, but how is it that it is written on this old looking sword?”
“Marie, that’s because it is the Ruble-Raynae . ”
“What! Is that true?”
Surprised, Margareta began to examine the sword once again . However, after making an ill sound, she put it back on the table .
“Valer, stop pulling my legs . I looked for any sign of magic to hide its identity, but there isn’t any . ”
That was the most appropriate response . This is a sword, but not a sword at the same time .
“It is because you do not know how to use Ruble-Raynae . Do not be fooled by its appearance . ”
“Oh? What do you mean?”
“Ruble-Raynae is a sword, but not a sword at the same time . Unlike its appearance, you may have thought that some powerful force is hidden inside the sword, isn’t that right?”
As Margareta pouted, that must have been her assumption .
“Hm… Are you saying that the use is different than from how it looks?”
“Exactly . This is a summoning tool”
As it would be quicker to demonstrate first hand, I held the Ruble-Raynae and recited a secret chant that has been passed down the generations of Pfalz feudal lord .
“Oh light that passes through dimension . Oh light that kills by slicing, kills by skewering and kills by cutting . Come to the hands of the swordsman who seek you . ”
With those words, the appearance of an old sword was no more, and in its place was a brilliant long sword . Amazed, Margareta acutely stood up as she clenched her fists .
“Aaaahhh!”
Having seen the great sword, her eyes twinkled like the stars .
“This is the true Ruble-Raynae!”
“That’s right . As it is tucked away in some place in another dimension, it is possible to summon it using that old sword . It is a concept of replacing it, but how it works exactly, I am not sure either . ”
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