Inferior Magic Swordsman: Using the Skill Board to Become the Strongest

Chapter 9: A woman named Esther

I knew by intuition that the other person wasn't hurt. But just in case, Toru asked.

"Okay, okay. Uh, are you alright?" (Toru)

"I'm fine. Oh no..." (Esther)

Toru, whose begun to relaxed, frowned.

"Something wrong?" (Toru)

"The blood doesn't look like it can be washed off." (Esther)

It's not just the blood of the enemy. Body fluids and internal organs were sticking to her body, giving off a very bad odor.

It may not be possible to remove the odor no matter how much you wash your clothes.

The swordsman smiled at Toru who frowned.

"I will pay for my clothes. Thank you so much." (Esther)

The swordsman bowed his head in a beautiful motion. It was a graceful bow that you would never see in Japan.

Toru was slightly surprised when her face rose.

I didn't notice it because the breast plate covered her chest, but the swordsman was a woman.

Toru observes the other person but tries not to look rude.

Long golden hair is tied together in the back of the head.

Nine of the ten people will turn their heads after she passes-by.

This is the first time Toru saw a woman dressed as a swordsman other than cosplay. However, I don't feel the disconnected atmosphere like in cosplay.

The sword and armor had a good feel and were well suited to her body.

"I'm Esther"

"I'm Toru. Minasuki Toru. Or you can call me Toru Minasuki?"

"Toru Minasuki, I'm an adventurer in Finlis, but I'm sorry to say that I haven't seen your face. Which guild are you from? (Esther)

“Adventurer..." (Toru)

"Hmm?" (Esther)

"Nothing just thinking." (Toru)

Toru shakes his head. Adventurers are a classic fantasy profession. In the story, the adventurer guild deals with various tasks from chores to subjugation of demons.

Is this world the same?

"I'm not an adventurer" (Toru)

"You're not an adventurer? (Esther)

Esther, who had always thought of him being a renowned adventurer, was surprised by Toru's words.

Then is Toru a knight?

Even if he is said to be a knight in some territory, he is quite a mysterious man.

Toru opened his mouth before Esther asked again.

"I'm just an average person," (Toru)

"eh?" (Esther)

"eh?" (Toru)

If Toru's ability to easily wipe out goblins is at an ordinary level. demons have been exterminated from this world.

Is this a situation where I can't say who I really am?

Esther cautiously spoke her next words.

"Are you really an ordinary person...?" (Esther)

"Yes, I suppose. Should an ordinary person defeating this much enemy, he could be charged with murder!" (Toru)

"Heh?" (Esther)

"...Hmm?" (Toru)

(I thought I would get charged with murder for killing...)

From the reaction of the Esther, it seems unlikely.

I feel that the story is not complete, but Toru does not understand the cause.

For now, if he's not guilty for defeating a human-looking "enemy", that's fine.

Toru changed to another topic.

"Is Esther-san from the Finlis town?" (Toru)

"Ester is fine" (Esther)

"No, as expected..." (Toru)

Lid was 16 years old. Toru's mental age is younger than 32, but compared to Lid's age, Esther seems to be older.

I thought it was rude that I didn't attach -san.

But Esther shakes her head.

"It's just that I speak in formally. I don't have an aristocratic position. I'm just an adventurer. I want you to talk more casually."

Is this one of the cultures in this world? For the time being I should follow her towards the town. Toru decided to follow her words.

"Okay... I see. I want you to call me Toru too." (Toru)

"Oh, I understand. I'm from another place, but I'm currently working in Finlis." (Esther)

"That's right. Well then, can you take me to Finlis? I just came to this country so I didn't know the way." (Toru)

"Of course! You defeated all these goblins." (Esther)

"Wow. This is a goblin." (Toru)

I know the name, but this is the first time to see the real thing.

Toru frowned at the former goblins scattered on the ground.

"No way, did you kill it without knowing it?" (Esther)

"Yeah, because I thought it was an enemy." (Toru)

"It's a right decision." (Esther)

?

Esther nodded with a smile.

"In return, I'll get the reward from the guild for the defeated Goblins. Then I'll give it to you... No, Thor. Please come with to Finlis." (Esther)

"You don't have to give it to me." (Toru)

"No! I was surrounded by goblins and I could have died. I have to do something to show my gratitudes." (Esther)

"Is that so?" (Toru)

(It would be enough just taking me to Finlis...)

I thought so, but Toru decided to accept her words.

After all, it's been less than a day since I came to this world. People who can give reliable information are valuable.

Esther has been cutting off the goblins' ear as proof to the guild then throwing it into the bag.

After cutting off all the ears, they threw the goblin corpses into the woods. This is because if left unattended on the highway, monsters that prey on goblins may get attracted.

"Even this kind of creature can be eaten." (Toru)

"Oh, you can't eat most monsters, but there are some that I can eat. Well, I think it's okay because it's a monster that's not in a shallow forest, but it's a problem with something." (Esther)

While talking to Esther, Toru carries the goblin to the forest.

With the current power of Toru, you can easily carry any number of goblins.

However, because of the stink of the blood and other fluids he doesn't feel like holding a lot.

Esther was stunned watching Toru. He was throwing a goblin into the woods while avoiding body contact to the corpse.

(No matter if it's a monster, wasn't it bad to handle a corpse roughly?) (Toru)

Esther was stunned, but he doesn't blame her. Then, passing through the surprised appearance of Esther, Toru threw corpses one after another into the forest.

If you can't afford it, you can just throw it away in the opening of the forest. However, it has a bad odor.

Furthermore, I am concerned about infectious diseases.

I added some points into <Resistance>, but I don't know the effect it has.

Toru completed the process as quickly as possible without touching blood or offal.

The sun had already been dyed orange due to the long cleanup time.

Toru was fascinated for a while because of the big sunset that he could not see in Japanese cities.

"Hey Esther. How long does it take to walk to Finlis?" (Toru)

"It takes about an hour... but Finlis's main gate is closed when the sun goes down." (Esther)

"We have to be inside before the main gate closes, Right?"

"That's right. If we run, we may be in time. Toru, I'm sorry, can we hurry a little?" (Esther)

"Okay, then please lead the way." (Toru)

"Leave it to me" (Esther)

After saying that, Esther started running.

She is an adventurer. Toru gets ready because she may be faster than himself. However, contrary to his imagination, Esther's speed was similar to a light jog.

(This is a good pace. I can follow this) (Toru)

Looking at the swaying ponytail, Toru ran closely behind Esther.

"Hey Esther. Can anyone become an adventurer?" (Toru)

"Ah. Anyone can be an adventurer as long as they have not committed any sin."

Toru was confused by the word sin. Maybe he has committed one after Clement and the other two fell of the cliff.

(I think it's alright...) (Toru)

It hasn't been found by anyone yet, but if it doesn't work, I can find another way.

Toru thinks positively, saying that there are many ways to work if he can't become an adventurer.

In order to live in the future, I have to have a job on hand.

If I can't become an adventurer, I can rely on my<blacksmith> skills and become a blacksmith.

If that doesn't work-there is a skill board at hand. No matter what kind of work I do, if I improve my skills, I should be able to work better than starting from nothing.

Esther was in quite a hurry while Toru was thinking about his future.

(Toru has a lot of physical strength.)

At first, Esther was running without leaving Toru behind. However, because Toru had plenty of room, Esther increased her running speed.

Now she is running at full strength.

Still, Toru was running with such a relaxed face that he might even start humming.

Esther couldn't believe he was an ordinary person.

Esther initially thought that he was a knight who is wearing a disguise.

But her conversation with him made her think differently.

No matter how new a knight is, everyone knows what a goblin is. Let alone make a misunderstanding that "the general public must not defeat a goblin."

(Really, who is Toru?)

Esther rushed to Finlis, breathlessly and trying to figure out Toru's identity.