【Red Sword】… A fairly proper and powerful weapon, one that would compensate for my weakness—exactly what I had hoped for. However…

Because of that very weakness, I wouldn’t be able to wield it properly.

“Teresa, you should use that sword.”

“Yes. Princess, is that all right with you?”

“Yes.”

While I was glaring at the sword with frustration, Seriana had already decided its fate.

Teresa asked if it was okay for her to take possession of it… Well, I suppose there’s no issue with that.

It’s a two-handed greatsword, so for a moment, I wondered if Teresa, a woman, could wield it properly. But she can lift me effortlessly with one arm and fights using a shield and sword in each hand during combat.

In terms of raw strength, wielding it with both hands should be more than sufficient.

If she uses 【Prayer】, she might even be able to handle it with one hand.

…Haah. A cool sword, huh?

Even though I managed to draw exactly the kind of weapon I need right now, I’m faced with the sad reality that I can’t use it myself. That thought left me feeling a little down… And just as I was sinking into my thoughts, Seriana, who was sitting beside me, poked my cheek.

“…What?”

“It’s amusing how you’re sulking like a spoiled child.”

“Ugh…!”

What a terrible thing to say… This woman.

Just as I was about to retort, I caught a glimpse of Teresa, who looked slightly apologetic.

…Well, it’s not like I’m angry or deeply upset.

“It’s not so much that I’m sulking… It’s just… It’s such a cool sword, but I can’t use it myself… Haah…”

Yep, I’m sulking.

It’s a weapon that seems like it could go boom in battle…

“Well… It’s not really meant for you, after all.”

Seriana, who had been poking my cheek, now took my hand and began comparing its size to her own.

“…My hands are so small.”

By now, I’m completely used to this body, so I don’t really have any complaints.

Thanks to 【Floating Orb】, I don’t face many inconveniences.

But sometimes, just sometimes… something like this happens that makes me painfully aware of it.

“Indeed. You should give up on using it. Teresa will make good use of it instead.”

“Yeah, yeah…”

With a resigned sigh, I let my head drop onto Seriana’s lap.

◇

“Excuse me. Dinner is ready. I’ve come to escort you all.”

Some time after the click of the door opening, a servant from the central building arrived to summon us for dinner.

“Understood. Sera, Teresa, take that sword and store it away.”

At Seriana’s words, I lifted my head.

So, we’re keeping it in 【Hideout】.

Well… There’s no proper storage set up for it right now.

“Okay. Teresa.”

“Yes.”

Teresa seemed to understand the meaning behind Seriana’s instructions and immediately picked up the sword.

Now that it had been officially bestowed upon her, 【Red Sword】 was essentially hers.

She didn’t even seem to struggle with its weight at all.

Yeah… Maybe it really does belong in her hands.

After cooling my head for about two hours since drawing it, I could finally accept that.

Honestly, if I tried to wield it, I’d just end up dragging it around.

“Alright, let’s put it away.”

Placing my hand on the back wall of the bedroom, I activated 【Hideout】 and stepped inside with Teresa.

◇

At dinner, Liesel had invited August, Mio, several government officials, and his direct subordinates.

Additionally, Alec, Zighart, and Fiora were also present.

It seemed that after we left Liesel’s office, they had gathered to discuss strategies and had been invited to dinner afterward.

They’ve been working hard.

Despite the impressive lineup at the table, the Liselia household has an unspoken rule: business matters are generally not discussed during meals.

It’s not an official rule, just something that naturally developed over time.

Of course, if there were an urgent situation, that would be different… But tonight’s dinner was as usual.

It seemed that nothing too pressing was happening in Riana at the moment.

“You used Holy Coins, didn’t you?”

At first, we engaged in lighthearted conversation, but eventually, the topic shifted to my gacha.

Well… It makes for an easy talking point.

“Yes. 【Red Sword】 appeared, but instead of Sera using it, Teresa is the one wielding it.”

At the mention of 【Red Sword】, there was a slight stir in the room.

It really must be famous.

Maybe because its effect is simple and easy to understand?

“Teresa should be able to handle it well. But… Sera, are you okay with this?”

“He sulked about it for a while.”

Seriana spoke as if suppressing laughter, but hey, my mood’s fine now, okay?

“I probably wouldn’t have been able to swing it properly anyway. Teresa will just have to put in the work for me.”

“Understood. I will slay monsters on behalf of the Princess.”

Teresa responded firmly to my words.

How reliable.

If my maid is excelling thanks to the weapon I pulled… then that means I deserve some credit, right?

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Sera・【Hideout】+1【Prayer】【Mira’s Blessing】【Wind Garment】・【Floating Orb】+1【Shadow Sword】【Scarlet Bee Needle】【Fairy’s Eye】【Dragon’s Lung】【Amber Sword】【Danrem’s Thread】【Serpent’s Tail】【Ankle Bracelet】【Amber Shield】【Purple Wings】【Red Sword】・15 cards

Seriana・【Area Identification】・【】・33 cards

Elena・【】・【Green Fang】【Amber Sword】・4 cards

Alec・【Strong Strike】・【Red Shield】【Fierce Horned Trumpet】・9 cards