The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 46.4

“Iris, stay behind Cisco because it’s dangerous. Cisco, in case something happens, protect everyone.”

“Is it really that dangerous?”

“Just in case.”

“The only one in danger is you!”

“I hope so. Now, I won’t move from here, so go ahead and give it your all.”

“I-I won’t take responsibility if I really die!”

“I hope you hit me.”

“Am I supposed to miss when it’s a stationary target? M-More importantly, I really won’t take responsibility if I die!”

Rock, who had no experience in slashing a person, repeatedly warned Mergin.

“Just hurry up and do it.”

When Mergin said that, Rock’s legs trembled.

“Rock, don’t think about it and give it your all; Mergin can’t even cut me.”

“Huh? Sis can’t…”

“That’s right. Even with the three of us, it was impossible. There’s no way your wimpy sword could cut Mergin. Hurry up!”

Rock cursed and built up momentum, swinging his sword at Mergin.

Clang!

The sword Rock swung was blocked by protection and broke in two, with the tip flying toward Cisco.

“That was close!”

Cisco shouted, but he managed to defend himself with the protection.

“Ah…”

“Rock, did you understand? If this were a real battle, you could have hurt your ally, and you would have ended up killed by the opponent. Those who use swords entrust their lives to them. There’s a world of difference between using a sword while thinking it might break and thinking it definitely won’t break. That’s what I meant earlier.”

“M-my sword broke so easily…”

Rock stared at the broken sword for a while.

“Mergin, I’m sorry.”

The old man said while drinking, sounding like he was thanking Mergin.

“Rock, you’ve never seen a sword used in a real battle, right? It’s understandable.”

“Yeah, I realized I’ve been too lenient. Next time, I’ll take him hunting for monsters together.”

“That might be a good idea.”

Then, while Mom and Rock were preparing something, Vanessa shouted, “Attention!”

“What’s starting?”

“Rock, it’s good!”

With Vanessa’s call, Rock came in wearing the attire for the coming-of-age ceremony.

“R-Rock. You…”

The old man saw his daughter standing there wearing the attire for the coming-of-age ceremony, which had been on his mind.

“I-I’m embarrassed to wear it at this point… Dad, thank you… and I’m sorry for everything until now…”

“Rock…”

The old man hugged Rock, who had tears in her eyes.

Everyone nodded, saying it was good.

“This outfit really suited you well.”

Mergin froze when he saw Rock in a dress.

“M-Mergin. Do I look strange?”

“No, you look good in women’s clothing.”

“Women’s clothing?”

Oops! I let that slip.

Seeing Rock’s well-toned arms sticking out of the dress, Mergin said something unnecessary.

“Hahaha! Mergin, it’s not women’s clothing!”

“W-Wait, Vanessa, if you laugh like that, it’s sad for Rock. Ahaha, that’s not good!”

“You little brat!”

After saying something unnecessary, Mergin was pummeled by the old man and Rock.