“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.