Event Story – Scenic Nature Sinking Into The Twilight, ch.5

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Oscar: Haah... Haah...
(Now that I'm here, there shouldn't be any problems...
Even so, not being able to let go of a sword...)

Mysterious voice: (Despicable... vexing...)

Oscar: (I can feel hatred from the sword...
If I let my guard down, I fear my body would be taken over again...
If I go to the research department, they might be able to help me.
But if I return to the tower I'll hurt Brad-sama again...
No. Not just Brad-sama...

... What should I do?
It's almost dawn. People will show up soon. I'd better get moving before I cause a commotion.)



Brad: (The sword is called "Mutsu Murayuki," an uchigatana forged in the Muromachi period.
A trader brought it to this country, and, later, a Japanese emigrant who purchased it presented it to a shrine in Little Tokyo.
It is also claimed to be an enchanted sword that kills its master and is feared by the people.

... Hm, there are references to an enchanted blade throughout the material, but no reliable evidence.
There's a good chance this legend has been fabricated by later generations.
Still, there is usually a reason for these kinds of stories...)

? What was that sound...
... Come out, Alexander.
Yes, good boy.
Are you worried because your owner is missing?
Don't worry, I'll definitely bring Oscar back. But until then, you'll have to do with the food I prepare for you.
Alright. Back into the cage now.
Everything looks good.

(Now, where is Alexander's food... hm?
Have I dropped some of the material?
This is a list of swords. I haven't gone through it yet.
Mutsu Murayuki's master worked for a powerful clan during the Sengoku period, and his name was well-known across the Northeast.
He taught swordsmanship, but he and his vassals were slain in a cruel scheme by the powerful clan who dreaded his military reputation.
This is...
If the source material is correct, the legendary enchanted sword seems to have originated here.)

You deserve all the credit, Alexander.



Mysterious voice: Despicable... vexing...

Oscar: This voice again...

Mysterious voice: Kill... kill my master...

Oscar: Are you the one who's taken over my body? You even dared to hurt Brad-sama...!
Who on earth are you!? Why are you going after Brad-sama?

Mysterious sword: I am a sword... I was betrayed by my master... I seek revenge on my master...

Oscar: Master...? Is this malice towards this master of yours that I feel?

Mysterious sword: Yes... it is...

Oscar: I don't know your situation, but I won't let you kill Brad-sama.

Mysterious voice: You cannot... trust your master...

Oscar: Brad-sama is a trustworthy person.

Mysterious voice: Fool...
Your loyalty... will only lead... to betrayal...

Oscar: So what?

Mysterious voice: ......?

Oscar: What's wrong with being betrayed?
Brad-sama is fair. He is constantly striving to be right.
If Brad-sama chose to betray me, he made the correct decision.
I'd rather blame myself for not being of any value to him.

Mysterious voice: What a fool...

Oscar: Yes, I am. But I never once thought trusting Brad-sama was foolish.

Mysterious voice: I do not comprehend... I do not understand...

Oscar: I don't understand you either.

Mysterious voice: ......

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