(A Prayer in Remembrance with this Blade) Lennox/Card Story

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In this town where blacksmiths gather, smoke billows from the chimneys, and the satisfying clang of striking metal echoes.

**.**: In this town where blacksmiths gather, smoke billows from the chimneys, and the satisfying clang of striking metal echoes.

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While enjoying a stroll with Lennox, I restlessly surveyed the centre of the town.

**.**: While enjoying a stroll with Lennox, I restlessly surveyed the centre of the town.

Akira
It’s kind of mystical, getting to watch people make weapons in a town.

**Akira**: It’s kind of mystical, getting to watch people make weapons in a town.

Lennox
It’s certainly not a sight you can see near the Magic Headquarters.

**Lennox**: It’s certainly not a sight you can see near the Magic Headquarters.

Akira
(It’s different from magic, it’s refreshing, like a world from a fairy tale…)

**Akira**: (It’s different from magic, it’s refreshing, like a world from a fairy tale…)

Akira
Hm?

**Akira**: Hm?

Akira
The things displayed at that store… Aren’t they maces like you were telling us about before, Lennox?

**Akira**: The things displayed at that store… Aren’t they maces like you were telling us about before, Lennox?

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What came into our fields of vision were several rod-shaped weapons. Each had long handles, but the form and decorations of the iron heads were all different.

**.**: What came into our fields of vision were several rod-shaped weapons. Each had long handles, but the form and decorations of the iron heads were all different.

Lennox
Yes. There seem to be a few different types.

**Lennox**: Yes. There seem to be a few different types.

Shopkeeper
Are you two interested in the maces? You’ll understand how good they are even better if you experience them yourself.

**Shopkeeper**: Are you two interested in the maces? You’ll understand how good they are even better if you experience them yourself.

Shopkeeper
There’s an open space next to the store to use as a training ground, so would you like to try them out?

**Shopkeeper**: There’s an open space next to the store to use as a training ground, so would you like to try them out?

Lennox
…No, I’ll refrain. Excuse me.

**Lennox**: …No, I’ll refrain. Excuse me.

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Lennox, who was casting glances at the maces, replied in his usual gentle voice.

**.**: Lennox, who was casting glances at the maces, replied in his usual gentle voice.

Akira
…If there’s nothing else you want to look at here, why don’t we check out the next store?

**Akira**: …If there’s nothing else you want to look at here, why don’t we check out the next store?

Lennox
Thank you, Master Sage. Let’s do that.

**Lennox**: Thank you, Master Sage. Let’s do that.

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Upon turning right out of the store, we noticed there was a vacant area closed off by a fence.

**.**: Upon turning right out of the store, we noticed there was a vacant area closed off by a fence.

Akira
(Is this the training ground the shopkeeper was talking about?)

**Akira**: (Is this the training ground the shopkeeper was talking about?)

Lennox
It’s a simple enclosure, but it seems safe to try out weapons in. There seem to be different targets for each weapon.

**Lennox**: It’s a simple enclosure, but it seems safe to try out weapons in. There seem to be different targets for each weapon.

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Noticing where I was looking, Lennox explained.

**.**: Noticing where I was looking, Lennox explained.

Akira
It looks like there are quite a few customers here, aren’t there. Ah…

**Akira**: It looks like there are quite a few customers here, aren’t there. Ah…

Akira
(It’s the shopkeeper we were just with. It looks like he’s explaining something to a customer, but… Is that a mace in his hand?)

**Akira**: (It’s the shopkeeper we were just with. It looks like he’s explaining something to a customer, but… Is that a mace in his hand?)

**\***Crash**\***

Akira
Eh!? What was that noise just now?

**Akira**: Eh!? What was that noise just now?

Lennox
Master Sage, look over there.

**Lennox**: Master Sage, look over there.

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Lennox pointed to a familiar figure, holding a giant spear and knocking down the practice targets one by one.

**.**: Lennox pointed to a familiar figure, holding a giant spear and knocking down the practice targets one by one.

Shino
…Hm? Oh, you guys are here.

**Shino**: …Hm? Oh, you guys are here.

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Shino, who was wielding a large spear, approached the fence when he noticed us.

**.**: Shino, who was wielding a large spear, approached the fence when he noticed us.

Akira
So you came to this store too, Shino. Moreover, it’s surprising to see you trying out a spear.

**Akira**: So you came to this store too, Shino. Moreover, it’s surprising to see you trying out a spear.

Shino
Yeah. You don’t get the chance to try out other weapons often, you know.

**Shino**: Yeah. You don’t get the chance to try out other weapons often, you know.

Shino
There’s no disadvantage to knowing how to use lots of different weapons. Since your weak points will become clear in critical moments.

**Shino**: There’s no disadvantage to knowing how to use lots of different weapons. Since your weak points will become clear in critical moments.

Lennox
I see. That point of view is very like you, Shino.

**Lennox**: I see. That point of view is very like you, Shino.

Shino
You guys, watch my spear handling. Lennox, if you notice something about my movements, tell me.

**Shino**: You guys, watch my spear handling. Lennox, if you notice something about my movements, tell me.

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Since we still had time, we decided to take Shino up on his offer and entered the fence. And just as I was tentatively looking around for the shopkeeper to ask permission–

**.**: Since we still had time, we decided to take Shino up on his offer and entered the fence. And just as I was tentatively looking around for the shopkeeper to ask permission–

Previous Customer
Oi, what exactly am I supposed to understand is “good” by trying it out!?

**Previous Customer**: Oi, what exactly am I supposed to understand is “good” by trying it out!?

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Previous Customer
This mace was recommended as the best in town, but it’s way too heavy to swing around properly. You’re just trying to scam me since it’s so expensive anyway!

**Previous Customer**: This mace was recommended as the best in town, but it’s way too heavy to swing around properly. You’re just trying to scam me since it’s so expensive anyway!

Shopkeeper
You’re wrong! That weapon really is the best…

**Shopkeeper**: You’re wrong! That weapon really is the best…

Previous Customer
I’m choosing based on what’s actually true!

**Previous Customer**: I’m choosing based on what’s actually true!

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The man threw away the mace and lifted the shopkeeper by the collar, raising his voice as if he was going to hit him.

**.**: The man threw away the mace and lifted the shopkeeper by the collar, raising his voice as if he was going to hit him.

Akira
(Oh no, if nobody stops him, the shopkeeper will…!)

**Akira**: (Oh no, if nobody stops him, the shopkeeper will…!)

Lennox
I’ll go and stop him. Stay here, Master Sage.

**Lennox**: I’ll go and stop him. Stay here, Master Sage.

Akira
Th-thank you…!

**Akira**: Th-thank you…!

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As I was about to sigh in relief, Shino briskly walked up to the men.

**.**: As I was about to sigh in relief, Shino briskly walked up to the men.

Shino
Oi. You aren’t suitable for that weapon. That’s why you can’t even swing it around properly.

**Shino**: Oi. You aren’t suitable for that weapon. That’s why you can’t even swing it around properly.

Previous Customer
Who the hell is this kid…?

**Previous Customer**: Who the hell is this kid…?

Shino
A kid? I’m just telling you the truth.

**Shino**: A kid? I’m just telling you the truth.

Akira
Sh-Shino! I think that’s enough…

**Akira**: Sh-Shino! I think that’s enough…

Lennox
……

**Lennox**: ……

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Before I knew it, Lennox stood between the man and Shino without a sound.

**.**: Before I knew it, Lennox stood between the man and Shino without a sound.

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The man flinched, overwhelmed by Lennox’s powerful figure as he silently gazed at him.

**.**: The man flinched, overwhelmed by Lennox’s powerful figure as he silently gazed at him.

Lennox
If it’s alright, would you allow me to give that mace a try?

**Lennox**: If it’s alright, would you allow me to give that mace a try?

Previous Customer
…What?

**Previous Customer**: …What?

Lennox
I heard that it’s the best in town, so I’m curious.

**Lennox**: I heard that it’s the best in town, so I’m curious.

Akira
(Lennox… Could it be that to resolve the customer’s misunderstanding, you’re going to…)

**Akira**: (Lennox… Could it be that to resolve the customer’s misunderstanding, you’re going to…)

Previous Customer
Hah. It’s not like your build’s that different from mine, so I doubt you’ll be able to use it. Don’t tell such a pointless lie.

**Previous Customer**: Hah. It’s not like your build’s that different from mine, so I doubt you’ll be able to use it. Don’t tell such a pointless lie.

Akira
E-excuse me…!

**Akira**: E-excuse me…!

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When I spoke up without thinking, the man turned his sharp gaze towards me. However, not wanting to be overwhelmed, I made my way to where everyone was standing.

**.**: When I spoke up without thinking, the man turned his sharp gaze towards me. However, not wanting to be overwhelmed, I made my way to where everyone was standing.

Akira
He’ll definitely be able to use it. Because he’s an honest person, no matter who he’s dealing with. He wouldn’t tell a lie like that.

**Akira**: He’ll definitely be able to use it. Because he’s an honest person, no matter who he’s dealing with. He wouldn’t tell a lie like that.

Lennox
Master Sage…

**Lennox**: Master Sage…

Previous Customer
Tch. If you’re gonna be so insistent… here, then.

**Previous Customer**: Tch. If you’re gonna be so insistent… here, then.

Lennox
Thank you.

**Lennox**: Thank you.

Akira
I’m sorry for suddenly barging in like that…

**Akira**: I’m sorry for suddenly barging in like that…

Lennox
You have nothing to apologise for, Master Sage.

**Lennox**: You have nothing to apologise for, Master Sage.

Shino
Right. I would’ve said something if you hadn’t.

**Shino**: Right. I would’ve said something if you hadn’t.

Lennox
Thank you as well, Shino.

**Lennox**: Thank you as well, Shino.

Lennox
Well then. This will surely be dangerous, so please don’t take one step from where you are, everyone.

**Lennox**: Well then. This will surely be dangerous, so please don’t take one step from where you are, everyone.

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Lennox called out to the surrounding area in a calm tone of voice. Then, he suddenly lowered his body–

**.**: Lennox called out to the surrounding area in a calm tone of voice. Then, he suddenly lowered his body–

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And swung the mace.

**.**: And swung the mace.

**\***WHOOSH**\***

**\***CRASH**\***

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I thought I felt a gust of wind blow, and a moment later, the lined-up targets made a sound and broke all at once, right before my eyes.

**.**: I thought I felt a gust of wind blow, and a moment later, the lined-up targets made a sound and broke all at once, right before my eyes.

Akira
(What… what just happened…)

**Akira**: (What… what just happened…)

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The area instantly went silent. Only the sound of Lennox’s breaths could be clearly heard.

**.**: The area instantly went silent. Only the sound of Lennox’s breaths could be clearly heard.

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Akira
…That- that was amazing! That was amazing, Lennox!

**Akira**: …That- that was amazing! That was amazing, Lennox!

Shino
Of course it was. I knew he could do it.

**Shino**: Of course it was. I knew he could do it.

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Amidst the loud applause, the previous customer was stunned into silence. Lennox turned to him, and returned the mace.

**.**: Amidst the loud applause, the previous customer was stunned into silence. Lennox turned to him, and returned the mace.

Lennox
It certainly does have more weight to it than the average mace. As a result, it will probably be difficult to handle if you don’t lower your centre of gravity.

**Lennox**: It certainly does have more weight to it than the average mace. As a result, it will probably be difficult to handle if you don’t lower your centre of gravity.

Lennox
It will surely protect you if you master it.

**Lennox**: It will surely protect you if you master it.

Lennox
…That’s just my opinion, though. Thank you for lending it to me.

**Lennox**: …That’s just my opinion, though. Thank you for lending it to me.

Previous Customer
……

**Previous Customer**: ……

Previous Customer
…Sorry, I messed up. Apologies to you too, shopkeep.

**Previous Customer**: …Sorry, I messed up. Apologies to you too, shopkeep.

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Like some kind of evil spirit had been driven out of him, the man turned to Lennox and silently bowed his head.

**.**: Like some kind of evil spirit had been driven out of him, the man turned to Lennox and silently bowed his head.

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Lennox and I both looked at each other, and softly smiled in relief.

**.**: Lennox and I both looked at each other, and softly smiled in relief.

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In the end, the man bought the mace and left, and the shopkeeper expressed his gratitude to Lennox.

**.**: In the end, the man bought the mace and left, and the shopkeeper expressed his gratitude to Lennox.

Akira
Thanks for resolving the situation, Lennox. For a moment there, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen…

**Akira**: Thanks for resolving the situation, Lennox. For a moment there, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen…

Lennox
It was nothing. That person just also seemed like a warrior, is all.

**Lennox**: It was nothing. That person just also seemed like a warrior, is all.

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As he murmured that, the expression on his face was somehow different to usual, and I didn’t know what to say.

**.**: As he murmured that, the expression on his face was somehow different to usual, and I didn’t know what to say.

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And so, all I could do at the moment was convey the honest admiration I felt just now.

**.**: And so, all I could do at the moment was convey the honest admiration I felt just now.

Akira
It’s amazing how you two can both handle so many types of weapons. It’s really, really cool!

**Akira**: It’s amazing how you two can both handle so many types of weapons. It’s really, really cool!

Shino
Heh. Of course.

**Shino**: Heh. Of course.

Lennox
Your form just then was also really, really cool, Master Sage.

**Lennox**: Your form just then was also really, really cool, Master Sage.

Akira
Eh, it was?

**Akira**: Eh, it was?

Lennox
It was your words that gave me the strength to do that. When you said that I’m an honest person, no matter who I’m dealing with.

**Lennox**: It was your words that gave me the strength to do that. When you said that I’m an honest person, no matter who I’m dealing with.

Lennox
You always believe in us, and put that belief into words. I wish I could better convey how reassuring that is, but…

**Lennox**: You always believe in us, and put that belief into words. I wish I could better convey how reassuring that is, but…

Lennox
I won’t forget the words you gave just now.

**Lennox**: I won’t forget the words you gave just now.

Akira
Lennox… Thank you. That makes me very happy.

**Akira**: Lennox… Thank you. That makes me very happy.

Akira
It feels like what you said just now gave strength to me, too.

**Akira**: It feels like what you said just now gave strength to me, too.

Shino
Giving strength through words, huh. That’s a pretty fancy phrase for you.

**Shino**: Giving strength through words, huh. That’s a pretty fancy phrase for you.

Lennox
Really? I was thinking the same thing the other day, when I had a dream about a comrade.

**Lennox**: Really? I was thinking the same thing the other day, when I had a dream about a comrade.

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Lennox suddenly looked down at his hands, and tightly clenched them. As if he was holding a mace, just like before.

**.**: Lennox suddenly looked down at his hands, and tightly clenched them. As if he was holding a mace, just like before.

Lennox
He’d always do maintenance on my mace for me, no matter how many times. Along with that, I believe his words always protected me.

**Lennox**: He’d always do maintenance on my mace for me, no matter how many times. Along with that, I believe his words always protected me.

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Lennox raised his head, his gaze fixed on somewhere far away as his eyes reflected the clear sky.

**.**: Lennox raised his head, his gaze fixed on somewhere far away as his eyes reflected the clear sky.

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While he, who had lived for hundreds of years, recalled the memories he held dear, I too strongly reflected on the words he gave me.

**.**: While he, who had lived for hundreds of years, recalled the memories he held dear, I too strongly reflected on the words he gave me.

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Akira
We went to a lot of different stores in the town, but did they leave any particular impression on you, Lennox?

**Akira**: We went to a lot of different stores in the town, but did they leave any particular impression on you, Lennox?

Lennox
They did… I thought, I still have to train more, don’t I?

**Lennox**: They did… I thought, I still have to train more, don’t I?

Akira
Eh!? Why would someone as strong as you have to…?

**Akira**: Eh!? Why would someone as strong as you have to…?

Lennox
Everyone shopping for weapons had muscular physiques, you see. In order to protect what’s important to me, I have you train every day.

**Lennox**: Everyone shopping for weapons had muscular physiques, you see. In order to protect what’s important to me, I have you train every day.

Lennox
I’ve also braced myself for the role of protecting you, Master Sage.

**Lennox**: I’ve also braced myself for the role of protecting you, Master Sage.

Akira
I-I see… I’m grateful, but please don’t overdo it.

**Akira**: I-I see… I’m grateful, but please don’t overdo it.

Lennox
Thank you for your concern. Actually, I consulted Dr Figaro on how to strengthen my training a bit more, but…

**Lennox**: Thank you for your concern. Actually, I consulted Dr Figaro on how to strengthen my training a bit more, but…

Lennox
He said, “Increasing your training is all well and good, but how about doing your best in this area too?”, and gave me lots of assignments related to magic.

**Lennox**: He said, “Increasing your training is all well and good, but how about doing your best in this area too?”, and gave me lots of assignments related to magic.

Akira
Ah, are those… the paper and books you’re carrying right now?

**Akira**: Ah, are those… the paper and books you’re carrying right now?

Lennox
Right. I’m actually planning to present them during class tomorrow. I’m not used to this kind of thing, so I’m thinking I should practice it more.

**Lennox**: Right. I’m actually planning to present them during class tomorrow. I’m not used to this kind of thing, so I’m thinking I should practice it more.

Lennox
If you have time, could you also have a look, Master Sage?

**Lennox**: If you have time, could you also have a look, Master Sage?

Akira
Of course. I’ll see if I can come!

**Akira**: Of course. I’ll see if I can come!