153 End of the journey
"Miroku...... now turn right and shut up for a while."
"As you wish."
This guy is awfully straightforward.
As instructed, Miroku spun around and turned his head to the side, and a mask appeared in front of me with a frustrated expression as it bit its lip. Its eyes were lit by a red-hot flame.
"WOW！ Seven, you have become very beautiful. Is it an alt-character? "
"Yeah, well. Long time no see, 0k4NN (Okan)-san."
"……I haven't been called that in a very, very long time. It brings tears to my eyes. You're really Seven, aren't you?"
Okan-san said, sounding very moved.
But how did he know I was Seven?
"Why do you think I'm Seven? "
"I was looking, within Miroku. It occurred to me in the endgame when you decided to play Silver with a Dragon King's fake. And I thought, 'That's definitely Seven'. You're the only person I know who would go for a clean resolution like that."
"……I'm glad to hear that."
It makes me happy. Indeed.
In the eyes of a former world ranker, I haven't declined yet. I never thought I would be so happy just to have that confirmed once again.
"4W-29L-1D. I remember all the details of the matches with you. I was your fan."
"I remember it all, too. I was impressed by the way you came up with amazing ideas."
"……Glad to hear that. Very much……"
Okan-san said this in a trembling voice and was silent for a while.
Then, with a huff, he started talking again.
"Ah, It's a shame. If I were still alive, I could have won one more game."
"How did you die?"
"Miroku defeated me."
"……That is......"
"NO, don't get me wrong. I wanted to fight. I really wanted to show it, the Hiruko style. And I wanted to see the Miroku style. I was in love with Japanese swords and Sword-drawing."
I know exactly how he feels.
I can understand it very well.
But……I'm not going to die because of it.
"Sword-drawing is very interesting. It's packed with Mobius Online goodness. I think so. That's why I risked my life. It was that much worth it. If you're Seven, you know what I'm talking about, right? "
"I understand. I understand, but it makes no sense if it kills you."
"But Seven, you're here, too. Seven, too, is dead. Am I wrong? "
"…………"
"I am dead. Maybe I drank too much ...... I don't really remember my final moments."
It is not that.
I wasn't talking about that shithole of a world.
I mean, you can't just come to this great world and then die...... That's what I'm talking about.
However.
Why, I wonder?
Some regret is rushing over me, too.
If I hadn't killed myself there, what would I be doing there now?
Even though I know it's useless to think about it, another part of me wistfully asks.
No matter what kind of world it is, "when you die, it's over".
Death means giving up infinite possibilities.
My potential was surely destroyed there.
"This is what I thought. It is not how much you regret, but how proud you are of yourself when you die. There is a phrase that I really like. The way we die is the way we live, right? After coming to this world, I was finally able to die a respectable death. My hope was, it was that……I wanted that the people in the same world I lived in, to know of me."
But still, this person.
He had a very frustrated look on his face, despite being a mask.
……And yet, what a refreshing way to put it.
"……The way you die is the way you live. Just exactly how good a death can I expect?"
"That's right. For you, it's much further into the future. I think so, but I'm sure you will remember it. Surely."
"I'll never forget it. You died well. You died fighting, risking your life for the art of sword drawing. That was……"
……That was.
"The greatest, right……!? "
"Ah, thank God. Now, I have, nothing, to worry, about――……"
…………Disappeared.
He attained spiritual enlightenment.
I'm sure there were plenty of other things he wanted to talk about. About the reincarnation, the past, and the present. Really, a mountain of stuff.
But Okan-san said only one thing, that he had died honorably, and with that, he disappeared.
In this world, Shaka and Okan-san are no more.
……It is strange.
It's very mysterious.
They certainly disappeared. Right now, right in front of me.
But they are still alive. They are certainly alive, they are. Even now, in my heart. I also learned that the knowledge of Buddhism and Sword-drawing skills passed down to Miroku were proof of their lives.
That absurd, crazy, illogical, idiotic, yet passionate, soul-shaking, strong will burns within me.
"Now is your turn to do it! " I could almost hear it as if they screamed their hearts out.
They are dead, although they are already dead, but they are as alive as they could ever be.
They were pleasant guys.
"……I'm glad I came."
Truly.
I've met the dead.
I came to this island and met two dead people.
With that, I can say this from the bottom of my heart.
It was a great trip――
"Are you guys still at it……?"
Evening.
When I returned to the Tobatsu-style dojo with Miroku, Toukichirou and the others were still quarreling.
Not wanting to scare them unnecessarily, I had Miroku Transform into his doll-like appearance (Human Form). Incidentally, he proudly claimed to be a Tsukumagami, but when I checked his skill column, I found that it was just an ordinary skill called 《Human Shift》. The effect is the same as Anko's 《Darkness Shift》.
"Oh, Second Triple Crown! You're back just in time for――"
Toukichirou turned around and greeted me with a smile ...... but when his gaze turned to Miroku, who was right behind me, Toukichirou's expression instantly went stiff.
"C-C-C-Could it be, Mi-Mi-Mi-Miroku-sama……!? "
Miroku gave a small, meditative answer.
"Indeed."
Immediately after―― everyone in the dojo sat there without a voice and bowed their heads.
"You're amazing, dude."
They are freaking out so much. What in the world did you do?
"Second! Do not speak to Miroku-sama in such a manner."
As I was poking Miroku's shoulder, Akaneko looked up just a little and gave me a warning.
Miroku then opened one eye faintly and broke the silence.
"Watch your mouth, child. This man has become my Lord. I won't allow an outsider to dictate his rules."
"…………Eh!? "
A goofy voice, uncharacteristic of Akaneko, was heard.
She must have been really surprised. Forgetting to bow her head, she opened her mouth and let herself loose.
A closer look around showed that everyone in the dojo looked alike.
"You, why are you so intimidating? You refused to have anything to do with those guys on the island, didn't you? "
"No. Any evil that was too conspicuous was plucked out. For weeds rob the soil of nutrients and attract unwanted insects."
"Ahh."
That's it.
If Miroku had been repeating this long before these guys were born, no wonder they would be so freaked out. Perhaps it has been handed down from generation to generation by ancestors who have seen Miroku-sama's deeds and have been told, "Never defy Miroku-sama and only Miroku-sama".
There is no curse from an untouched god…… I can agree with that.
"Well, that's okay So what happened to the conversation? "
"…………"
Ignored.
No, in this case, it would be more correct to say that they are too afraid to raise their heads or open their mouths.
"Won't anyone answer? My Lord is asking."
Numbed, Miroku opened his mouth for me.
Then Toukichirou broke the silence on behalf of the group.
"Ha! Due to a number of problems on the island, including the issue of the heir to Tobatsu-style, we have concluded that trade with the continent will be temporarily put on hold……"
……On hold.
After all this discussion, the conclusion reached was to put it on hold.
"Mmm……"
I see... I understand very well.
The nature of this island, the Land of the Eight Swords.
That won't do.
From now on, both Miroku and Akaneko will be gone from this island.
Once that happens, there is nothing left to do but to decline.
No, the decline has already started. It's been going on for years, decades, or even, if worse, for hundreds of years.
Not at all fun. Not a single one of them looks happy.
Sorry to be a bit pushy―― but let's have them open up the country.
"Toukichirou, that is unacceptable. With you as the lead, sell the export of iron sand, the production of tamahagane, and the Manufacture of Katanas to the continent. I'll lend you the entire initial investment. Increase the number of ships to and from the continent by more than ten times what it is now. Beating up strangers is out of the question. Dojos everywhere should follow the example of the Daikoku-style dojo and open their doors wide."
I say it out loud.
After a moment of silence, the dojo suddenly buzzed.
Angry shouts fly from all over the place. In the dojo, most of the people were against it. The only ones that remained quiet were Toukichirou, Mamushi, Akaneko, Masamune, and Azami.
"Don't be ridiculous! That's none of your business! "
A jeering flew from someone.
I was very curious about the content.
None of my business? Are they misunderstanding something?
"Hey, you. Did you just say it was none of my business? "
When I asked him, he was silent. What a coward.
"Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this for your own good."
Then why, he wondered. Everyone probably agreed.
The answer was simple.
Very, very simple.
"I don't like you guys sitting around on your island, so I'm just trying to destroy that."
Everyone gasped.
"Ah Hah! ", laughed Mamushi in a gravelly voice, clapping his hands.
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Cheat sheet
Stats details
＜Status Details＞
- HP Hit Points
- MP Magic Points
- SP Stamina Points
- STR Short range attack skill power, strength, physical power.
- DEX Long range attack skill power, dexterity, hit rate.
- AGI Quickness, avoidance rate.
- INT Attack Magic skill power.
- LUK Good luck, critical rate.
- VIT Simple defense.
- MGR Magic defense.
Types of combat skills
Named after shogi pieces (The word in bold is the one being used in this translation). From easier to acquire to harder.
- Pawn/Soldier (Fuhyou)
- Lance(Kyousha)
- Knight (Keima)
- Silver General (Ginshou)
- Gold General (Kinshou)
- Bishop (Kakugyou)
- Rook (Hisha)
- Promoted Bishop/Dragon Horse(Ryuuma)
- Promoted Rook/Dragon King (Ryuuou).
List of Swordsmanship skills
Swordsmanship
- 《Soldier Swordsmanship》 Normal attack.
- 《Lance Swordsmanship》 Piercing attack.
- 《Knight Swordsmanship》 Precision attack.
- 《Silver Swordsmanship》 Strong single-target attack.
- 《Gold Swordsmanship》 Small-range attack to all directions.
- 《Bishop Swordsmanship》 Quick and powerful piercing attack
- 《Rook Swordsmanship》 Rush piercing attack
- 《Dragon Horse Swordsmanship》 Powerful ranged attack in all directions
- 《Dragon King Swordsmanship》 Most powerful range attack, takes time to prepare
List of Shieldmanship skills
Shieldmanship
- 《Soldier Shieldmanship》 Normal defense.
- 《Lance Shieldmanship》 Piercing deflection.
- 《Knight Shieldmanship》 Defense + knockback.
- 《Silver Shieldmanship》 Defense +chance to parry
- 《Gold Shieldmanship》 Ranged guided defense + knockback.
- 《Bishop Shieldmanship》 Reinforced defense (Temporarily boosts VIT and MGR)
- 《Rook Shieldmanship》 Rush attack
- 《Dragon Horse Shieldmanship》 ???
- 《Dragon King Shieldmanship》 Powerful shield attack, takes time to prepare
List of Archery skills
Archery
- 《Soldier Archery》 Normal range attack.
- 《Lance Archery》 Piercing range attack.
- 《Knight Archery》 Precise sniping range attack.
- 《Silver Archery》 Strong single-target range attack.
- 《Gold Archery》 Weaker range attack with added knockback.
- 《Bishop Archery》 Strong piercing range attack.
- 《Rook Archery》 Very strong single-target range attack with scaling % damage.
- 《Dragon Horse Archery》 Powerful Area of Effect piercing range attack.
- 《Dragon King Archery》 Powerful on-impact range attack, takes time to prepare
Types of Magic skills
They use the “Form” or “step” system of martial arts. From lower to higher.
- First Form Regular attack
- Second Form Extended range attack
- Third Form Strong single target attack
- Fourth Form Strong extended range attack
- Fifth Form Extremely powerful extended range attack
- Their cast time becomes longer in this order First→Third→Second→Fourth→Fifth.
Ranking of the skills
From lower to higher, then it changes to the “Dan” system of martial arts, which means Grade.
- 16th class
- 15th class
- 14th class
- 13th class
- 12h class
- 11th class
- 10th class
- 9th class
- 8th class
- 7th class
- 6th class
- 5th class
- 4th class
- 3rd class
- 2nd class
- 1st class
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Title
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