Chapter 268: The Purchase of Decent Goods! (1/2)
At this moment, everyone was astonished by the turn of events. Most of the people in that area, especially Duke Albert, knew the lore of the sword. And they knew that upon successful removal of the sword from the stone, a contract would be established with the sword—similar to other Legendary Sword known to exist in the past. Where giving the weapon's 'spirit' a name was a way of forming a contract.
Other than that, Everyone, including Clara, knew that only the person who drew the sword successfully was the only one worthy of the sword. That is why all of them were surprised when Pedro even 'redirected' the ownership of the sword to her. The only remaining possible reason for that to happen is that Clara was also worthy of the sword herself.
That said before they could utter another word, or before Clara could even reject the ownership of the sword, Pedro threw the sword towards Clara—which she had no choice but to catch in response. Then, she glanced to Pedro and asked, ”Why are you giving the Legendary Sword to someone like me?”
Pedro simply chuckled in response and said, ”So that you could protect me and your new family!”
Clara stared at Pedro in response. Then, after a few seconds, she sighed and smiled before saying, ”You really are great with persuasion, Captain Aron! Then, I would like to gladly accept to protect everyone in my new family! This I swear by the blood of the Great Swordsman, Aleria!”
At this moment, Clara's eyes shined bright while a blinding light rotated around the Legendary Sword in her hands. On the other hand, the Mysterious Knight responded whilst remaining on his knees, saying, ”It is my honor to serve my lady, Clara! To your family, shall I protect!”
Afterward, the Mysterious Knight's figure turned into bright blue light as it flows back into the tip of the sword—consequently making the bright light revolving around its bluish gem-looking blade slowly fade and disappear. Everyone could only glance at Clara and the Legendary Sword, Estan, that was on her hands.
Pedro simply smirked as he glanced towards Duke Albert and asked, ”How much do I need to pay for that sword, Duke Albert? Please don't rip my wallet off, okay?”
Duke Albert could only stare at him in response. And only after almost a minute was Duke Albert able to get back to himself and said, ”N-No need! I-I… I just have a request!”
”A request?” Pedro asked. ”Then, what would it be? As long as it's reasonable and is within our capability then we'll do our best to fulfill it.”
”I-It's not that much… J-Just return the sword here, I-If you no longer have use for it… It is a treasure that is once used by our ancestors and we'd always gladly return the prosperity that it brought to our family by taking care of it.” Duke Albert explained.
”Of course… We'll do as you wish!” Pedro said in response.
It took them several more minutes before everyone else got back to themselves. That said, Pedro, Clara, and Sabrina did not wait for them to respond. They headed towards the Minor Auction Area in the Auction Mansion to check other swords and, at the same time, find a decent scabbard for .
With the assistance of Duke Albert—who rushed to follow them, they were able to find a golden scabbard that fits decently for . With the matching golden handle of , it was as if the scabbard was specifically made for it.
Other than that, Pedro was able to snatch some B-rank, or also known as Epic rank, daggers and one-handed swords. And while the matters concerning his purchase were being processed, Pedro took the chance to talk with Duke Albert about the Adventurer's Guild and the Tarala Kingdom.
”How's the plan going, Duke Albert?” Pedro asked.
”Everything is done. Ersi is now going after Kireon and the blood sucking bastards!” Duke Albert said in response. ”And it was already decided between me and Ersi that I would succeed to the throne—to be transferred next month after the chase down operation.”
Pedro nodded in response and said, ”That's good to hear, Duke Albert! But remember… A stable boat does not mean that it is an unsinkable boat!”
”What do you mean by that, Captain Aron?” Duke Albert asked with a frown on his face.
Pedro stole a glanced towards Duke Albert before shifting his attention back to the weapons in display and said, ”Adventurers are quite troublesome to handle. They are all increasing their strength at an exponential rate… And sooner or later, Factions amongst them would arise. Something that can cause the smallest hole on a stable boat!”