Some of the words in the chant can be vaguely read but they're most pretty random crap so not translating. Next chapter 3-6 hours.
Year 7445, Month 5, Day 4
Miduchi and I went together to "Missuri" and at the entrance the leader of {Black.Topaz}, Reddo.Anderson was waiting.
"Anderson-san, I've finished making preparations. I want to get to it right away but how is the situation?"
"Thank you for coming all this way, Greed-kun. We just finished tying up Vikkusu now. He's rolling around in the room like a caterpillar."
Sis Anderson looked at me with eyes filled with expectation. It should take about an hour but I think it'll probably be fine. By the way the voice of someone cursing in a loud voice is echoing through the inn. It's probably Barukemi.
"Is that so, that's helpful. And also, I'll say it once again but it's possible it could fail and I don't take responsibility no matter what happens even if it succeeds. That's fine right?"
Just in case, I give one more warning. Since I practiced using a cursed ring and not a sword, I really don't know what will happen. If they start saying something afterwards I'll be troubled.
"Yeah, of course. Something like a {Retributed.Item} doesn't matter at all. If Vikkusu returns to normal then something like {Magic.Items} we still have plenty of chances to find more."
Well I'm sure that's the case. That Vikkusu, the Dog-people named Vikkensu.Barukemi who uses a battle mace is one of the most skilled in {Black.Topaz} after all. After hearing Anderson's reply I nod to Miduchi and then we walked through the entrance of "Missuri".
We were lead to Barukemi's room and the other members of {Black.Topaz} were watching over Barukemi as he was tied up with some rope and left rolling around. He's cursing at his allies. The content is "return my sword" and "at least untie the rope". When Miduchi and I showed our faces brought my Anderson the other members all left the room. Since I told them it was a spell, they're making sure not to watch I'm sure.
After the members of {Black.Topaz} that were holding his body down left Barukemi started twisting his body trying to reach the bed where the sword was placed. There was a serious light in his eyes as if he was trying to save his precious family from a crisis.
"If you need anything just ask. Just as you can see the sword has been left on the bed."
"It's fine, we've already prepared everything we need over here."
"..Got it. Then I'm going outside to wait as well. When you're done please call us."
"Yes. I think it'll take at least 1 hour to finish. It might be a bit longer."
"N.."
After Anderson gave a short reply she looked at Barukemi for a short period but soon after turned around with her deep pink long hair in a ponytail swinging as she left the room and closed the door.
"Now then, shall we do this."
"Is there anything you need help with?"
Miduchi asked.
"Yeah, while I'm using the magic make sure this guy doesn't move away from my hands. If you place the sword on his side I think it'll be fine but just in case."
"Nn, got it."
After hearing Miduchi's response, I picked up the cursed sword on the bed and seeing that Barukemi started cursing at me in an angry fit so I crouched down and placed it right in front of his face.
"Barukemi-san, you like this right? I can't untie the ropes but use it as a pillow or whatever as you please."
"A, Ah. Sorry about that. This is my partner. If I don't have it I can't seem to calm down.."
While making an ecstatic expression Barukemi said that while rubbing his cheek against the sword and calmed down.
Just as I heard he can talk normally.
I went around behind that Barukemi and made sure I could grab the nape of his neck. Seems like there's no problem. But, it probably would be best to grab his ears. It seems the easiest to grab his tail but I felt like he would dislike that so I decided against that. In reality touching the sword would be the best but unlike the ring in the fairy village the curse is charm after all.
If I touch the sword then Barukemi would probably get agitated.
"Then shall we start. Take it out."
Miduchi took out several glass bottles from the pouch on her waist. The contents are some spices and other grasses we had prepared ahead of time. Of course the spell {Remove.Curse} doesn't need anything like that. But, even if the spell succeeds it'll probably remain in Barukemi's memory. It's something like insurance I prepared to cover it up just in case.
I take a pinch of nutmeg powder in my fingers and start chanting the incantation(smile) "jugemujugemugokonosurikire" while touching various places on Barukemi's body. This time I started tearing up the roots of grass while saying "kaijarisuigyonosuigyoumatsuunraimatsu". Then I start rubbing the sap that came out of the root ends on Barukemi's face while he was confused while saying "fuuraimatsukuunerutokoronisumutokoro". Suddenly Barukemi got displeased. Well it's only obvious though.
Well, it can't be helped paying any mind to him so I continue the ceremony. I tear up some leaves and throw them around his body while saying "yabukarakojinokabukoujipaipopaipopaiponoshuringan". After "shuringannogurindai" is dipping some leaves in water and spices before pinching one of his ears. Though I say that, just lightly so it wouldn't hurt.
"Barukemi-san. I'm going to use magic. It's magic that will test your bond with that sword. If you can endure this then I'd be willing to offer my opinion to Anderson-san on that sword. How about it?"
"Ah? I don't know if its magic or something else but there's no way to cut the bond between me and this fellow. However, I'm grateful you'd be willing to put in a good word for me...Would you try doing it."
Nn then I guess I'll get started....
...............
In the end the spell {Remove.Curse} took over one hour. After all there were some differences between a sword and a ring. In the end I said "gurindainoponpokopinoponpokonanochokyumeinochosukesan" before gathering all of the leaves and roots I scattered around.
Since the spell was long since over I already finished Identifying Barukemi. I confirmed his condition magnificently returned to 【Status:Normal(Bad Circulation)】. I took the sword out from under Barukemi's face as he we still tied up and laying on his side but I was able to take it without any particular problem. I guess the circulation is bad because I was pinching his ear the entire time he was laying there.
I nod to Miduchi and throw the sword on to the bed before taking my knife out and cutting the ropes used to tie Barukemi up. During that time Barukemi was just spacing out and whispering something in a low voice. Yeah, since he still has all of his memories I'm sure he's quite confused. Just an hour ago he was saying something like "No matter what the bond between this sword and I can't be cut."
Miduchi opened the door to the room and Anderson came inside. The other members of {Black.Topaz} are peeking in from the doorway.
"Barukemi..Greed-kun, is he already fine?"
Anderson said in worried voice.
"Yeah, I think he's already fine. Right now he just seems to be confused. I think all of his attachment to the sword should be gone already?"
I said while looking at Barukemi who's still dazing out and whispering something.
"Barukemi-san...Barukemi-san!"
I wave my hand in front of his eyes and call out to him, shake his shoulders. Suddenly Barukemi came to his senses and the light returned to his eyes.
"A, Ah. I'm fine...However, why did I for that sword..Ah, so embarrassing.."
Barukemi's face turned bright red as he felt ashamed. I guess the fact that he's gone bright red is because his circulation has returned as well. It would probably best to leave things at that.
"Anderson-san. Here's the sword."
Miduchi picked up the scabbard of the sword I threw on the bed and handed it to Anderson.
"Thanks..{Status Open}."
After receiving the sword Anderson confirmed the status and in addition started concentrating while holding it. She's probably using the void magic {Detect.Magic}. It's alright. There's no problem with the sword. Though if you put it in your sword belt and hold it in your hand I think you'll be cursed again.
With everyone keeping an eye on things for a few minutes, Anderson finished the spell and put the sword back on the bed while saying, "There's still mana remaining in it so the sword seems fine as well."
""oo!!""
"Thank goodness..."
"That idiot Vikkusu.."
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