The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 40 - The Other Side

'Sruuugg! Oruugg!'

When the academy took a break, Lucius did not take a break at all. He immediately walked over to the Guild to meet the Ironclad group to work. Wh why?

Surely, to repay the sword debt that was currently hanging on his right belt.

A sword with an infernal steel material that could enhance Lucius' abilities against fire element magic.

And that sword, it was just finished this morning.

"Well.... Did I make the right choice by buying this sword?" lucius asked himself.

'It was a very good sword. I'm amazed humans can slightly replicate the Dwarf's ability in terms of craft.

"Hmm? Dwarf ability?"

'Those three rune letters that are on your sword, are the arts developed by the Dwarves. Just by its existence alone would increase the sword's ability drastically. Especially when activated.' explains Carmilla.

Lucius then drew the sword with the dark red blade. At the center of the sword blade that had a silvery color, there were three Rune letters that were written beautifully.

The first rune is "Vor" which means power. Rune letter "Vor" has a shape resembling a pair of horns that curve upwards, where the tip of the horn forms an arrow.

Wherever the "Vor" rune was sculpted, it would be able to increase the power of the thing drastically. Although, sculpting the rune itself was not an easy matter as it required high techniques and magic abilities.

If the magic power or Mana is flowed, then the "Vor" rune will become increasingly powerful and able to increase the physical strength of its user.

The second rune in the middle is "Dur". Rune letter "Dur" has a shape resembling a shield with a small circle in the middle.

The rune "Dur" will increase the durability of the object on which the rune was sculpted. If flowed Mana, will also increase the physical endurance of its users.

The last is the "Vel" rune that gives speed. The rune "Vel" has a shape resembling a wing with three feathers.

For swords, the "Vel" rune will make the metal used feel light in the hands of its user.

As for the users themselves would be able to increase their speed of motion after activating that rune.

"In retrospect, isn't this sword so great?" lucius asked himself after realizing how powerful those 3 runes were.

'of course! I just found out that humans can put 3 runes on one sword without destroying it.

Thas right.

The power of the rune is indeed extraordinary. But that does not mean a craftsman can install it carelessly.

The more runes mounted on an object, the greater the chance that it will be destroyed because it is unable to withstand the power of the Rune itself.

Therefore, Rune "Dur" is arguably mandatory to have in order to slightly withstand the side effects of the Rune itself.

"Well, I wish I could make money with this." Lucius replied as he put his sword back in the sheath.

Lucius then opened the doors of these Guilds. Looking for the whereabouts of the Ironclad group.

But after 10 minutes of searching, Lucius could not find them at all. And in the end, decided to wait for breakfast.

"Damn it, where are they? Don't say holiday?" lucius asked himself.

As the Guild waiter delivered cold orange juice and a plate of salad, he found the answer.

"Lately I've seen you with Ironclad's group" said the girl kindly.

"Ah? Yeah, that's how it is. But I don't know why he's not here yet?" ask Lucius.

"Eh? You don't know?"

"What?"

............

"Yahahahh!!! No!"

"Haha! Feel this!"

"Don't go after me!!!"

"Hey! Don't run!"

In front of Lucius, there were many small children playing chases in the field.

Sometimes one of the children fell to the ground. Even so, they still got up and came back to play.

An adult woman was seen standing in front of a simple two-story house. He seemed so happy to see the children playing happily.

But what caught Lucius' attention the most, was the figure of an adult man with a burly body beside this field. He was sitting on a large rock, watching children playing with a faint smile on his face.

"Eh? Boy, why are you here?" asked the burly man who was none other than Ironclad himself.

"That's my question." Lucius replied a little annoyed.

Stretching his body covered only by that plain black T-shirt and shorts, Ironclad replied to Lucius' question.

"Why? Isn't that obvious? I'm vacationing. These include Lyra, Sera and Drakon. It's Sunday you know?" reply Ironclad.

'Of course they are on holiday. What was I thinking?' lucius in his heart.

It's not that Ironclad is relaxing in a place like this. But because he thinks others never rest like him.

During these few weeks, Lucius' mind was filled with only one thing. It becomes much stronger again.

There was no word of rest for him before Lucius gained the strength he sought. Or at least, feel quite safe with that power.

Given that William Goldencrest is about to return to the academy, his life is really at stake here.

"So you have a hobby of seeing children?" asked Lucius a little cynically. He was a bit upset because his plan to hunt where he could train and make money at once had to fail.

"That's it." replied Ironclad briefly.

"Eh?"

Lucius himself was surprised to hear that answer and felt a little horrified. But....

"You know? They are orphans. Without anyone taking care of them, maybe they should plunge into hell just to survive." Ironclad continued.

Lucius looked back at the appearance of the children. It can be seen clearly, that all of them are wearing used clothes that look a little shabby.

Even their bodies all looked quite skinny for a child their age.

Even so....

"Seeing they can laugh in satisfaction like that, makes me happy" Ironclad said with a faint smile on his face.

Lucius only fell silent as he looked at Ironclad's happy face with a strange feeling in his heart.

"So, what's your business here?" ask Ironclad after all this time.

"Look, I need money to...."

"Well, have you ever thought about taking a break? I heard that life in the academy is not easy either.

Seeing you go to the academy every day since morning, then hunting monsters until midnight even in the early hours sometimes makes me wonder. You're not exhausted?" ask Ironclad.

Lucius was seen biting his own lips while clenching his right hand tightly.

Sure oes. He knows the answer to that question.

Which human being is not exhausted after all the activities that drain stamina? Rest only about 3 hours a day or while eating and cleaning yourself.

And it happens every day?

Lucius knew very well that he was exhausted. But still....

"I.... Having a reason not to be able to rest." Lucius replied as he stared at the ground.

After all, life is at stake.

Preparing to fight a B class student? Which is even a few years on it? From a prominent family? Have a strong grudge against him?

Ordinary preparations would not have been able to guarantee Lucius a safe passage.

Of course, he could run away and leave the academy. But what about his family? His status? How long will the Goldencrest family let him live outside the academy?

The only logical solution is to face it directly.

Looking at the complicated expression on Lucius' face, Ironclad looked at the 16-year-old with pity.

What's more....

"If you want to rest, fine. I'll go alone. But please help me sell all my hunting. Without the adventurer card, I can't sell it." said Lucius who immediately got up from his seat. Walk away leaving Ironclad to rest.

"Yes, just leave it to me about it. But rest! You look so exhausted!" shouts Ironclad.

Lucius continued walking away without retaliating. Leaving Ironclad felt even more sorry for the figure of the boy.

"Well.... Boy, seeing your figure reminds me of my old self. Fuckin."