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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22 – Give This Sword

Scene: Precious and Siny are seated in the open restaurant. Siny is trembling with fear, her body stiff.

Kail (Precious' Manas skill): What's wrong with her? Why is she trembling so much and in so much fear?

Precious to Kail: As you said earlier, I just revealed my full truth to her with all my emotions—that's the effect.

Kail: So you told her you're the real Secret Sky Lord… the creator of Secret Sky?

Precious: Well, I also told her something big.

Kail: What did you say?

Precious: Time will tell, you'll know later.

Kail: Okay.

Precious snaps his fingers, and Siny regains consciousness.

Siny: W-what just happened?! (fearful)

Precious: What you wanted to know—my truth. (calm, normal tone)

Siny: I… I don't have words! (trembling)

Precious: I know. Think it over calmly later. But for now, do one task for me.

Siny: There's no way I can refuse, Lord Precious.

Precious pulls out the two swords from his pocket dimension.

Siny: W-what! They're repaired!

Both swords are restored as if brand new. Chansura's blade has turned yellow with golden markings, everything else intact.

Precious: You see, these swords won't be used by me.

Siny: Then why did you repair them?

Precious: I thought I'd repair them to find worthy owners. But now that you're here, I'm giving this task to you.

Siny: What!!! I have to find worthy owners for these swords?

Precious: Yes. For Chansura, you can give it to Pretty—I don't know where she is or what she's doing, so you have to find her and give her the sword. For Ballista, find another worthy owner yourself.

Siny: Okay, Lord Precious. I'll find Pretty and give her the sword.

Precious: How you give it to her is up to you. But remember, my name must never be mentioned publicly. If anyone meets me, don't call me Precious or Lord—just act normally.

Siny: Okay.

Siny leaves with both swords.

Precious (thinking): Hmm… I said it before and I'll say it again: the game is getting interesting. (sharp smile, still wearing the eye mask given by Kin)

Kail: By the way, Precious, if these swords aren't powerful enough, then which sword would be fit for you?

Precious: Just wait and watch.

Kail: You always say that. Anyway, okay.

Siny is seen walking silently in a narrow alley, then transforms into a normal young human female.

Siny: Let's go find Pretty.

Siny vanishes.

Pretty is shown sitting in a car that stops in front of a mall.

Driver: Lady Pretty, we've arrived at the mall.

Pretty: Oh.

She gets out and enters the mall. A building in the distance shows Siny watching her.

Siny: Find her.

Siny vanishes again.

Pretty walks inside the mall, browsing items. She examines a dress; her pet, Chili, sits on her shoulder.

Pretty: Hmm, Chili, how's this dress?

Chili: Mami, it's nice, but it doesn't suit your hair.

Pretty: I see… then what about this one?

Chili: Yes, this is good. But do you really need it? You already have plenty.

Pretty: I have an event coming up in a few days, I need this.

Chili: Got it.

Pretty buys the dress and starts to leave.

Chili: Mami, there's a weapon shop here too. You should buy a weapon for yourself.

Pretty: Good idea.

She enters the shop, where the young female owner is Siny in disguise.

Siny: Haahh… Welcome, customer.

Pretty: I want a weapon. Show me your best.

Siny: Best weapon, okay.

Siny shows her Ballista.

Siny: This is the best weapon—not just of this shop, but of the entire city. It has incredible power, and I can see you have special skills. It's perfect for you.

Siny (thinking): Lord Precious has removed the elemental restriction on this sword, so anyone loyal to it can wield it.

Pretty: I'll start using it when school begins. It'll be my best sword for now; I don't know much about weapons yet.

Siny: Then start with this sword.

Pretty: Okay, I'll buy it. How much?

Siny: Only 200 gold coins.

Pretty: 200?!

Siny: Yes, as I said, it's extremely powerful, so it's worth it.

Pretty: Fine, but 180 gold coins and 5 silver coins.

Siny: Done.

Pretty buys the sword and leaves. Siny also leaves, thinking about who else she should give the sword to. Pretty drives away.

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