Prologue Story 03



[MC]

Ex...! "You’re really amazing!"

[Excalibur]

Not at all. It's thanks to the master that the power of the Leader has truly awakened.

[MC]

Well, I was a little nervous and had a hard time.

Leaving that aside, Orth, would you explain what's going on?

[Ortho]

Hmmm. To put it simple, you've been given a portion of the Primordial King’s power to control souls.

One of them,”Divine Bond Awakening”, is the ability to draw out the souls of people and objects and embody them ''.

[MC]

Then, does that mean that the soul that was originally contained in the holy sword took the shape of a person?

[Ortho]

In short words, yes.

However, the name and personality of Excalibur is probably a result of the memory of the person who was linked.

[MC]

Is it the influence of my fantasies of Sci-Fi RPGs?

[Ortho]

I don't know what's a fantasy, or an RPG, but... it's probably something like that.

The awakening of the holy sword is the trigger, and the power of the Leader within you has also fully awakened.

[MC]

I forgot to ask earlier, but what about these clothes of mine?

[Ortho]

You made the power of your soul a reality.

As for the battle attire, weren't you involved in something related to battle during your adolescence when your soul was formed?

[MC]

In my teens?

I did judo in my club... but when I got home, I did nothing but fantasy RPGs.

At some point, they were mixed in me, and now I'm able to handle some kind of martial art.

Regardless of the theory, I can instinctively guess that it's a fighting style that I'm familiar with.

I can do this.

I'll be more than equal with the demons.

[MC]

But aren't there one or two demons?

For how long have they been here?

[Ortho]

I don't know exactly, but it's probably in the tens of thousands.

[MC]

Guh!? Sorry!?

Whatever it is, it's too much.

It wouldn't make much sense if only we could fight, wouldn't it?

[Ortho]

Not really.

Your mission is roughly divided into two. One thing is to increase the number of friends.

Whether it's a Sacred Artifact like Ex, or a human, if it's a partner you can trust, you can increase the number of allies and strengthen them with "Divine Bond Awakening".

And one more thing, this is super important.

[MC]

What?

[Ortho]

By deepening our bonds, we will set up a powerful barrier called “Divine Bond Barrier (Alf Aeste) ''. That way the land will become inaccessible to angels and demons.

Let-s start with something easy.

Since you-re a beginner, we'll enclose this forest of sacred swords in a barrier.

[MC]

I somehow understood the awakening, but the barrier… How should I do it?

[Ortho]

It is to deepen the bonds between those whose souls are connected.

If you do that, your divine power will increase explosively and the barrier will be activated.

[MC]

Speaking of soul bonds, me and Ex are just now connected, right?

[Excalibur]

I’m ready at any time, Master.

Ex, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth.

He doesn't speak unless necessary, or maybe he's usually the quiet type.

[MC]

So, what do you mean by deepening the bond further?

What exactly should I do?

[Ortho]

Hehehe, don't make me have to explain it all…

[MC]

Eh, what's that reaction?

[Ortho]

In order to connect souls, it is decided that physical connection is necessary first.

[MC]

Buh, a physical connection!? That's it!?

[Ortho]

Oh, come on, you sure already know..

[MC]

Wait! What!?

What's going on!? What do you mean!?

[Ortho]

You bastard…

I'm telling you to do what couples do!

[MC]

Huh!!!!!!!!!!!??????

[Excalibur]

Master, I am prepared for this...

[MC]

Uh! Wait!" Really!?

[Ortho]

I'll leave the rest to the two young men. See you soon.

[MC]

Ahhh! He disappeared! You coward!

[Excalibur]

Master…….

[MC]

Ugh… Um, is this okay for you, Ex? You know, this happening all of a sudden, and we just met…

[Excalibur]

It does not matter.

When I was awakened by the Master's power, I had an intuition.

This is probably something of an instinct.

Our Sacred Artifacts were originally a part of the power that fell from the Primordial King.

From the beginning, there's a sort of sense of belonging, that you want to be one with the one with the stronger divine power.

[MC]

I see, so because I also have the power of the Primordial King we're attracted to each other.

[Excalibur]

Why are you hesitating, Master?

I don't think you need to flinch.

[MC]

Well, because, you know…!

[Excalibur]

Anyway, I want to form a strong bond with my Master… Please, please.

[MC]

Uuh, if you press me with such serious eyes…

[Excalibur]

Do you mind, Master?

[MC]

……Okay, let’s do it.

I was a little perplexed by the sudden story.

On the other hand, Excalibur looks completely determined.

[MC]

(Despite the flow of the story, I promised something ridiculous...)

(It's true that Ex is cool and cute, and to be honest, it sounds like a delicious story, but...)

(Even if you suddenly tell me that he’s like my lover)

[Excalibur]

Come on, master.

Let's deepen our bonds together.

[MC]

Eh, erm, is it really okay with me?

[Excalibur]

Yes.

...Are you unsatisfied with me, Master?

[MC]

That's not it.

Honestly, I feel lucky.

But I thought it would be rude to just meet Ex for the first time to try to connect with such a buoyant feeling.

[Excalibur]

That's not the case.

If you would rather consider my feelings, please.

I really want to connect with Master.

Please...

[MC]

.......

Okay…. I believe in Ex, and you believe in me.

Come on, let's set up a barrier in this forest together!

[Excalibur]

Yes, master!

[MC]

Ex, come over here.

[Excalibur]

Yes. master.

I hugged Excalibur.

Both cheeks turn red at a breathtaking distance.

[MC]

Let's go...

"Divine Bond Barrier

(Alf Aeste)!!"

At that moment, the surroundings were shining with gold.

[MC]

Wow, what is this light!?

[Excalibur]

The spell that created the barrier must have been activated.

Master, now is the time!

[MC]

Yeah, let's go...!

The two of them gently pressed their lips together in the light.