16 Chapter 16: Black Thunder 2 (1/2)

” B-Boy, Don't cut down-n my sho-opp into half.” Oliver was appalled.

Usui looked at him, with his eyes wide open as he couldn't believe what he did just now. He looked at Oliver and then to the mess he created, rubbing his nose and he smiled sheepishly.

Oliver smacked his head, ” Don't need to be so surprised. I expected it to happen but not to this extent. Who would use their entire strength when trying out, idiot?!”

Oliver nudged the boy who followed him while rubbing his head, to the table. Usui sat down still holding onto the sword.

Oliver looked at him and the sword back and forth and hinted,” I think it's better you let go now or your sword might drain your mana core.”

Surprised, Usui quickly let go of the sword and placed it back inside the box on the table. It was only then he realised something, turning to Oliver he asked, ” How did you know the sword was absorbing my mana?”

Oliver laughed,” Silly boy, I have had this sword for years now. Do you think I wouldn't be able to know it's qualities?”

Usui nodded and asked again, ” If you had such an amazing sword, why didn't you take it out in the beginning?”

Oliver shook his head sadly, ” It's not that easy to explain, I came across this sword accidentally. One day, a person entered this shop and left it here. When I saw the sword, I was thrilled and proceeded to give his money but the latter rejected it and requested, 'Give the sword to someone who is deserving it.'

I was quite confused by his words but when I tried to lift the sword, it didn't budge.”

Oliver stopped and asked, ” What was that quote?”

” What quote?!”

”Hmm... yes got it... The sword chooses its owner. Those words only became clear on that day” and Oliver laughed.

He continued, ” Anyway, one of the reasons the sword is heavy is because of the mana it absorbs. Many years passed, and a lot of cultivators have tried lifting it but failed. And, when I have lost hope in this sword, you show up, lifting it quite easily.”

He looked at Usui admirably and shook his head when he saw Usui open his mouth.

” I can't... I have tried but can't stop the sword from consuming mana. It's like the more mana the sword absorbs, the more powerful it becomes.”

Usui leaned back on his chair, feeling a little weak. This damn sword had drained away half of his mana and he was still recovering from the injury.