Chapter 26.1
In the waiting room, Primera stood in front of Bash with a tense look on her face. The orc was wearing the repaired armor, holding the sword he had been given and looking at Primera.
Primera could not make out the emotion behind his expression.
“I’m sorry. I couldn’t prepare proper armor.” Primera was not confident. Even more so than yesterday, before the first round began. The last few days had shown her how inexperienced she was.
Last night, without sleeping a wink, she went back to reconditioning Bash’s sword and armor. But even so, she could not match the Hero’s beloved sword. Compared to that mighty sword, hers was but a twig. If Bash were to wield it, it would surely break easily.
“No, in fact, it’s easier to hold than yesterday.” Bash said as he lightly swung the sword.
“Re-Really?”
“Yes.”
Primera celebrated with her fist subtly. But she immediately shook her head and hid her clenched fist behind her back. The fact that the sword was easier to swing didn’t take away from the fact that it was still unrefined.
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