Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Chapter 213 The Child of the World

His appearance, voice, posture, and actions are all of a level so high that they surpass human purity. In addition, he has a good personality and family background. If he didn't do anything shady behind the scenes, this character setting would be completely unbalanced.

Putting aside this blatant display of jealousy, Subaru stated that if he hadn't met the silver-haired girl, he would have submitted to her on the spot.

"I am deeply grateful to you for saving my life, sir. I, Natsuki Subaru, admire your integrity from the bottom of my heart."

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Reinhard laughed and cried.

"Don't be so rigid. The opponent is three against two, so I can't guarantee an advantage. If I were alone, it wouldn't be like this."

No, look at them! Even if it were three against one, ten against one, no, even a hundred against one, they'd run for their lives... What's with this level of smugness? Are you truly a saint in body, mind, and spirit? It's so dazzling it's almost blinding!

The aesthetic difference between the two is so great that one wouldn't want to stand next to him.

Subaru re-examined Reinhard, but the more he looked, the more he felt that he was a handsome man chosen by God. However, judging from his appearance, he really did not look like a guard.

"Um—Mr. Reinhard, is that alright with me?"

"It's okay if you don't use honorifics, Subaru."

"The distance between us has been reduced. Um, thank you again, Reinhard. You're the only one who came running after hearing my call. How lonely."

There were so many people on the street, it's impossible that Reinhard was the only one who heard the sound.

When Subaru lamented the coldness of human nature, Reinhard lowered his eyes slightly.

"Your judgment in calling the guards is correct, however, the conclusion is somewhat off. It seems that I am not the only one who came; there are still brave and righteous people in this city."

As he spoke, Reinhard turned to look at the alleyway he had come from.

Natsuki Subaru looked ahead with a puzzled expression.

There, a black-haired young man who was just as handsome as the red-haired man in front of him was walking towards them.

Subaru Natsuki's eyes widened.

Hey, why are there two handsome guys and a cute girl when I first called for help in this other world? Something's not right.

The same slender figure, a head of black, tousled hair, handsome features, plus a pair of sharp yet gentle eyes, and the short shirt he was wearing... short shirt?

Isn't this modern clothing? And this person, with that look in their eyes, could they also be a time traveler like her?

"I came to check after hearing someone calling for help. Looks like it's been resolved? I guess I was just being nosy."

"How could that be? Your presence here demonstrates your righteous heart, sir. Reinhard, as a knight, I pay my respects to your noble character."

"Aaaaaah...you bastard, could you be one of them too...?"

"From Japan?"

"really..

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Natsuki Subaru pointed, his expression exaggerated, and he was even more shocked. After all, he had never seen this guy before. He was tall and had a teacher-like aura. Could he be the real hero who was summoned?

Damn it, is he positioned as some kind of freebie? But he seems to be just an ordinary person.

Hmm, I need to find some time to be alone and ask him properly.

...So, you two are acquaintances?

The red-haired swordsman was somewhat puzzled by the fact that he didn't seem upset that Subaru Natsuki had interrupted him.

There was one detail: one of his hands was always resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

"So it seems we should say we're from the same hometown, from the same place."

Upon approaching the two, Yue Ren smiled and spoke naturally.

"I see, what a coincidence... I haven't asked your name yet."

"Kawasaki Etsuto, you can just call me Etsuto, Kawasaki is my surname."

"I see. Yueren, Subaru, your hair color and clothing are quite unusual, as are your names... May I ask where you two are from? And what is your reason for coming to the royal capital, Lugunica?"

Reinhard looked down at Subaru's attire and then raised a question.

Natsuki Subaru didn't feel anything was wrong; after all, guards would naturally react this way to someone of suspicious origin.

"You ask me where I come from? That's a difficult question for me to answer. Thinking about what I've encountered before, since the answer from the small Eastern country doesn't work... then I'll go even further east... Yes, I come from the ends of the earth, a place no one has ever seen."

Subaru flashed his bright white teeth and spouted nonsense.

He knew, of course, that such an answer was inappropriate, and he reflected on it, but Reinhardt raised his eyebrows in surprise and said, "Lugnica further east... from the other side of the falls? You must be joking?"

"A large waterfall?"

Subaru tilted his head and pondered over a place name he had never heard of before.

Does "great waterfall" refer to a very magnificent waterfall?

Subaru wasn't unfamiliar with the geography of the area; rather, he was completely unaware of it and couldn't keep up with the other's guesses at all.

For Subaru, the only geographical information he had about this world was the main road, this alley, the slums, and the warehouses of stolen goods.

Reinhard stared at Subaru for a moment, then his expression softened.

"It seems you're not bluffing. Well then, let's leave it at that. Anyway, you're not from the capital. What's your reason for coming here? Lugnica is more restless than usual right now. If you don't mind, I can help you."

Yue Ren smiled slightly. It had been a long time since he had seen such a calm yet subtle way of extracting information.

The boy beside him hadn't noticed at all; he really hadn't experienced anything yet. It seemed best for him to observe and wait for things to unfold.

After all, I remember that in the early part of the story, the protagonist caused quite a few troublesome things because of his lack of experience.

The saying goes that a fool's quick thinking is worse than the enemy's elaborate schemes. Although he is indeed a kind person at heart, it's best to observe first to ensure that our subsequent actions are not interrupted.

"No, no, you're off today, right? I don't need your help with anything, what I did just now was enough... But, there's something I wanted to ask you about."

After shaking his head to refuse Reinhard's offer, Subaru suddenly remembered something and raised his index finger.

"Please ask, but I'm quite unfamiliar with human relationships and don't know if I can answer your questions."

"Don't worry, what I want to ask is related to finding someone. I'd like to inquire if you've seen a silver-haired woman wearing a white robe in this area?"

The fake Satella's appearance was quite eye-catching, especially her hair color and the robe embroidered with eagles.

If someone like that were to walk in the capital, even the guards on the street, Reinhard, might notice him, which is why Subaru asked that question.

"A white robe, silver hair..."

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Reiter's gaze sharpened considerably as he repeated this feature.

"By the way, she's a super beautiful girl, and she's accompanied by a cat."

If she's accompanied by a cat-shaped spirit, then it's undoubtedly her. But Parker usually hides in her silver hair to play, so we shouldn't have too high expectations.

"...Once you find that woman, what do you plan to do?"

"She lost something, and she's probably looking for it now, right? I just want to return it to her."

Upon hearing Ang's answer, Reinhard's blue eyes widened, and after a long silence, he replied.

"No, I'm sorry. I don't have any clue. How about I help you look?"

It wasn't that easy after all.

"No need for that, it's okay, I can find it myself later."

"Is Mr. Yue also looking for this woman?"

The Yue man shook his head.

"No, I just came here to take a look. I just arrived in this city today. I was originally planning to find a hotel to solve my accommodation problem, but since I met a fellow countryman, I plan to treat him to a couple of drinks. After that, I'll try to find a job to earn some living expenses, since I'm still on a journey."

"I see...

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"Sorry, you two can chat for a while, I have other things to do, goodbye."

Subaru raised his hand towards the two handsome guys who were about to start chatting, then decided to go back to the main road first.

Although encountering someone from the same hometown was indeed unexpected, the silver-haired girl's life was more important than anything else; if they didn't hurry...

Subaru's expression twisted into a grimace as he thought of Satella's face.

The experience of having your stomach cut open is definitely not something worth trying again.

If you happen to be at the right moment to make your move, just grab Felt and stop her from stealing the badge.

Considering what might happen next, it's best to be quick and decisive in this matter, so I need to get back to the road as soon as possible.

Should we bring guards...? Never mind.

To deal with Elsa, even with guards, it would likely only increase the number of victims. After all, the murderer's skills have long surpassed the realm of humanity. Similarly, bringing this fellow countryman would be irresponsible towards his life.

Even if all the guards in this world were gathered together, they still wouldn't become Superman... Anyway, let's go to the main road to check first.

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes, that's right. Thank you for your help. I'll repay this kindness someday... Will I be able to meet you at the guard's duty room?"

"Yes, I think just saying my name will suffice. I'm happy to help you anytime, anywhere, whenever you need me. I look forward to seeing you again."

"...Okay. Well, Yue Ren, right? I'm sorry, I'm busy right now, and as a high school student, I can't drink alcohol yet, so I'll have to say goodbye for now. I'll come find you when I have the chance."

Subaru waved goodbye.

Reinhard said cheerfully, "Take care on your journey," and then saw him off.

Her blue eyes gazed at his retreating figure with a scrutinizing look.

"They just ran away like that. These young people nowadays always seem so impulsive."

"There's a strange air about you when you say that. Do you have some special identity, Yue Ren?"

"I don't have any special status. If I had to say, it's just a habit I have as a teacher?"

Reinhard's reminder made Yue Ren realize that he seemed to have changed quite a bit. It's true that you get influenced by what you do.

"I see. Teachers are indeed a respectable profession."

"You flatter me. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Until we meet again, Reinhard!"

"Okay, just like with Subaru, if there's anything I can help you with, please let me know."

"Yes, my friend, guard."

The man from Yue waved his hand.

Reinhard continued to stare, lost in thought.

Only after the two had disappeared from sight, and after glancing at the dragon sword at his waist that was no longer moving, did he finally sigh.

He truly hadn't expected that a simple day of rest and stroll would lead him to encounter two beings capable of drawing the Dragon Sword.

They both appear to be ordinary people, but one exudes a strong witch's aura, while the other is someone who makes Mana feel close. Two people with completely different auras appear in the same place, and they even seem to have come from the same place.

The key issue is this crucial period for the kingdom; it's hard to say whether it's good or bad.

If it weren't for the protective aura around him that prevented him from detecting any malice, he really wouldn't know what to do.

These are turbulent times.

On the other side, the person who was tracking Natsuki Subaru's trail couldn't help but smile.

"The Child of the World, Reinhard, is truly a monster."

Although he concealed his aura well, the submissive posture of the surrounding "magic" all indicated that the man was special. His standing posture, movements, and breathing all suggested that he was no ordinary person.

According to my memory, I remember being a humanoid cheat code who could make any wish to the world.

And that sword, it really has quite a temper.

It is indeed a divine weapon, and it has its own consciousness. Just now, during our conversation, it was quite eager to make a move.

To be honest, if the situation weren't unsuitable right now, he would have liked to have a match with the other party.

Forget it, even without Natsuki Subaru's situation, given his personality, he probably wouldn't agree. Let's deal with the immediate problem first.

Having made up his mind, Yue Ren methodically followed in Natsuki Subaru's direction.

If I remember correctly, the boss in this part is a female assassin, and she seems to be quite strong. It seems like we can look forward to seeing her.

After obtaining the necessary information from the apple stand vendor, Subaru took off running.

The destination was the slums—but in a different direction from the loot warehouse.

"Ferut's house? It's two alleys down this road."

"Thank you, you've helped me a lot, brother."

"Don't worry about it, brother."

After fabricating a story of a down-on-his-luck vagrant and receiving a generous donation from a middle-aged man, Subaru successfully unlocks a new side quest, heading to the home of Felt, the thief who stole the silver-haired girl's badge.

Brushing off the hardened mud from his body, Subaru jogged towards the depths of the slums.

In the dimly lit alley as usual, he jumped over a puddle of unknown origin, but almost bumped into a figure walking from the opposite direction.

"Ugh!"

Ang quickly dodged, his back hitting the wall, causing him to hold his breath in pain.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, are you alright?"

"It's alright, it's alright. Don't let my appearance fool you, being strong is actually one of my strengths!"

Subaru raised his head, ready to show off, but his voice trailed off after he saw who the other person was.

Hearing Subaru's loud voice, the black-haired woman chuckled softly, "Interesting child, are you really alright?"

Brushing the hair hanging by the ears upwards is a simple action that exudes glamour, giving off a mature and alluring vibe with every gesture.

However, he was not moved at all, or rather, he was moved, but not with anticipation or envy, but with fear. The person in front of him was someone he never wanted to see again.

His true identity is Elsa, the one who disemboweled Subaru twice.