Episode 11 – Forbidden Magic Sword

Luca’s first ordeal was over.

The marks left by little Salvatore, who was less than ten years old, were quickly passed on to his brothers and sisters through the mouth of Lucius, the head of the family.

Lightning strikes.

Everyone must have imagined it, although they did not say it.

He awakened his aura at the age of five and completed his ordeal at the age of eight. In addition, among the demons he had defeated, there was even a medium-sized one.

It’s already a great feat. It is an anomaly and a miracle.

Luca has produced results that no one else has achieved.

His talent is unparalleled. It is almost certain that if he continues to grow, it will be Luca who will sit at the head of the family.

Some are impatient. Some are frustrated. Others are interested.

Various thoughts were mixed up on that night. All the Salvatores gathered in the dining room for the occasion.

The name of the event–a dinner party to celebrate Luca’s achievement of his ordeal.

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“It suits you well, Master Luca.”

“I see. Thank Goodness.”

I thank the maid who smiles smugly at me.

I was currently in my room, dressed in formal attire.

For the dinner party that will start soon.

[Anybody can look good with the right clothes, such a thing was said in the country where I was from. It looks good on you, Luca.]

“Do you think I don’t know what it means?”

“? What did you say, Master Luca?”

“No, it’s nothing. Never mind.”

“Huh? I understand. Then I will go to the dining room first. Are you sure you want to be alone?”

“Yahs. It’s inside the house, no problem.”

“Excuse me.”

The maid bowed deeply and left the room.

I finally sat down on a chair, letting out a sigh.

I glance up.

Above me was the figure of Lilith of the Raging Deity, floating dexterously on her back.

“Hey, don’t talk to me suddenly in front of people.”

[I didn’t mean to talk to you, though~? Luca answered on his own.]

“Your voice carries well. I can’t ignore it.”

[Fufufu. I guess so ! But is it okay?]

“What?”

“It’s a dinner party, a dinner party. Your brothers and sisters will gather together, right? That means the employer of those ruffians who attacked Luca in the snowy mountains will be there too, right?]

“I guess so. I’m sure they’re all invited for the dinner party, so there’s no doubt they’ll be there.”

[Isn’t it dangerous? If they’re around, they might try to kill you.]

“I don’t think so.”

I dismiss Lilith concern.

[Why not?]

“Because this is the Duke Salvatore’s residence. If you mess up in a place like that, other people will surely notice you. It’s impossible to assassinate me without being noticed.”

[Hmm. Well, I don’t care as long as Luca is safe.]

“What, you’re worried about me?”

[Of course. We signed a contract, right? I need Luka to live as long as possible.]

“Yeah, yeah, I’ll live a hundred years even if you don’t tell me.”

I have no intention of dying easily.

“Besides, don’t talk to me during the dinner party, okay? I don’t want people to snoop too much. Today is an important day.”

[I don’t mean to interrupt you, but…..is it that important? Just to honor Luca’s accomplishments, right?]

“No, no. I’m going to be recognized as a full-fledged member of the Salvatore family at this dinner party. The Salvatore family members who are recognized as full-fledged will be given special weapons chosen by the head of the Salvatore family himself.”

[A special weapon?]

“For example, Sister Norn is given the [Magic Sword Gram] by the head of the family.”

[Will you get a strong weapon too?]

“Maybe.”

All of my brothers and sisters who have gone through the ordeal so far have all received weapons.

As expected, they would not exclude me because I’m eight years old.

It is safe to say that Lucius’ attention was now focused on me.

I was just looking forward to seeing what kind of weapon he would give me.

“That’s why it’s such an important day. I want you to be quiet until it’s over.”

[Yes, yes. I hope you get some interesting weapons.]

“Yeah. Whatever the weapon is, I’ll be able to use it.”

[There it is. Luca’s narcissism.]

I stood up from the chair, letting Lilith’s words pass.

I check my appearance one last time and leave the room. I head downstairs to the dining room.

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I step into the dining room.

Everyone in the family is already there except for me.

That means I’m the last one to be invited.

“You’re here, Luca.]

Lucius, the head of the family, who was sitting at the far end of the room, urged me to take a seat at the front of the room.

I did as I was told and took my seat.

“We are going to start the dinner party. You must be curious about Luca’s achievements. You will hear the details from him. This is tradition.”

All eyes were on me.

I haven’t seen many of them in a long time.

The Duke of Salvatore’s people are all very talented. After overcoming trials and tribulations, they basically become adults and are assigned to various tasks.

As a special exception, Sister Norn often works as an assistant to the head of the family. Or she goes to dangerous areas alone to exterminate large numbers of demons.

Therefore, the sharp glances of those other than Sister Norn pierced me.

I knew I couldn’t win if I didn’t do what I was doing now. Even I would be nervous at least a little.

At the same time, I thought to myself—I want to kill all of them.

The other siblings, sensing my murderous intent, sharpened their gazes even more.

But,

“You guys. Stop glaring at Luca. If you get carried away……I will kill you, understand?”

Sister Norn’s killing spirit blew everything away.

The intimidation of the strong person made all my brothers and sisters, including me, shrivel up.

Camlen was sweating all over his face.

“You be still, Norn. I’m asking Luca now. How was your survival?”

“…..I apologize.”

Lucius warns her, and she closes her eyes.

The air is cold.

I didn’t want to open my mouth in this state, but if the head of the family, Lucius, ordered me to, I couldn’t help but speak.

I told him the details of my week.

I tried to be as concise as possible.

Then one of my brothers, who was listening to me, shouted.

“Y-you mastered divine power !? in the middle of a battle !?”

That was when I was fighting a bear demon.

I was fighting a bear demon, but I had only found a relic and drew its power, but I was going to learn divine power sooner or later, so I guess it was the same thing.

“It’s ridiculous ! It’s impossible for him to have an aura alone, but at the age of eight, he’s learning divine power next !?”

“It’s true. I saw Luca’s injured arm. If he hadn’t used his divine power, he would have bled to death.”

“Wha !? N-no, but…..divine power is an evil thing in the Duke of Salvatore’s family !”

Sister Norn’s complimenting me, still one of the older brothers bites back.

It was father Lucius who answered.

“What’s wrong? Lucas has a special aura talent. If he has divine power mixed with it, he will be able to improve his ability even more. As long as his aura is not neglected, I have no complaints.”

“No way…….”

There were no more objections to the words of the head of the family.

The word of Lucius is absolute. If the lord approves, even the ravens will turn white.

“Thank you, My lord.”

“Don’t mind it. You are worth it. You should hone your divine power as well as your aura. You will become more powerful than anyone else.”

“I understand.”

That was my intention from the beginning. I will surpass even you sooner or later.

I laughed inwardly.

“Mm-hmm. I’ve said enough. Luca is undeniably a genius. He is the youngest to pass the test. I officially recognize him as a full-fledged Salvatore.

“Yes.”

I bowed reverently.

“As proof that you are a full-fledged Salvatore, I have a gift for you. Take it. It is your personal weapon.”

–Here it comes.

The main issue for me.

The reason why I attended this shitty dinner party !

One of the servants brings a box into the dining room.

On the box is a chain and a….is that a tag? I saw that there was a sacred item on it that holds purification.

I have a very bad feeling about this.

The servant, a veteran of many battles, slowly undoes the chains wrapped around the box with sweat beading on his forehead.

Soon after, the box opens to reveal the item inside.

It is—.

[!]

Lilith, who was floating at a distance from the box, gasped.

“Come closer, Luca. You can actually hold it.”

“Y-yes.”

Slightly dismayed, I approached the box.

When I looked down……there was a demonic sword of disaster that emitted a sinister aura—[Muramasa]

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