“Chapter 161: The Moon’s Ice Sword”


    “I want you to make me into a proper sword”


    – Truth is, I’m far from perfect as is. As you know, my siblings disintegrated before reaching Earth. I was barely saved, but I’m so weak that I can barely even be visible.


    – So, if I save you, will you leave this island?


    – Of course. In fact, I have to.


    Moonflower bowed her head again.


    – Please. I am begging you. There is no one else to help me.


    – What if I destroyed you?


    – Then no one will be able to stop that. Chaos will return to the world.


    I have no idea what she’s talking about. I’m not well-versed in the history of this world. But I’m planning on staying in it for a while, so chaos doesn’t sound very good.


    I only came to this island to look for Akane, and here I am getting involved in a mission to save the world.


    – Alright. I’ll help you as much as I can.


    – Really!?


    – However, I have some conditions. You will leave the island, you will obey my orders, and you will disappear from this world once you’re done with your objectives.


    – I do not mind. That was my intent in the first place.


    Moonlight leaked into the shrine, illuminating a sword that was barely visible.


    – This way, please.


    I stood in front of Moonflower.


    – I will take some of your magic energy. Please visualize the image of the moon.


    – The moon? Is any form okay?


    – Yes. My home is the same regardless of the form. Now, touch my blade. Don’t worry, it won’t cut you.


    A cold sensation spread from my fingertips into my body.


    Even though she was absorbing my magic, it didn’t feel as bad as I thought. It felt like having blood drawn.


    – I would like a little more, but that should be enough for today. It will take some time for my body to acclimate to your magic.


    Promising to come back, I returned to the residence.


    – Master, look!


    I looked up, but instead of the usual blizzard covering my vision, I saw the full moon.