= [Chapter 03] =

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Premonition of what's to come. A Vision. Throughout history, many had claimed the title of a prophet, seer of the future, and speaker of doom.

Though dubious, many still believe. It helps that most of what the prophet spokes of come true.

What I saw and experience can be classified in this. Even if I can't remember the vision well, I still know that it is a warning about a possible disaster made by a man who wields an unstable world.

To prevent it? I just have to make sure Sword Boy doesn't use it, at all. But then the question of the possibility of me succeeding in this endeavor? 14.83% and that is me being optimistic.

A literal god or god-like being as an opponent and a bunch of innocent lives in the background and boom! "Sword is my Body." and other poetic incantation in the mix and all the people in the vicinity gets drag in that sword graveyard.

But then again, is Unlimited Blade Work even the problem? Now that's something I'll have future me to decide. I can't do everything by myself now could I?

With that, I shove all my worries for later and brought back my attention to the group. Said group being is in a state of awe as Sword Boy had just conjured a black sword, though not the favorite Chinese Sword of Archer.

Sword Boy was shocked at the change of specs of the blade he can now make using his Magecraft. Of course, the stats of the blades he'll make will become better, we all have the support of this world. Magic is included in this support.

Spear Guy on the other hand has his eyes shining in awe upon seeing Sword Boy's 'ability' as he calls it.

(Wait...)

I looked back at Spear Guy and blinked once in confusion, then thrice just to make sure what I was seeing wasn't a trick.

"Oh, great his eyes, are literally, sparkling." Hand meets the face, and then I groaned.

New reality logic, fun!

I slowly slide my hands down my face and look at Bow Brat, I just hope I didn't. As a look of hollowed expression was paste on his face. It's unnerving, to say the least.

(Envy and Frustration...) I deduce upon seeing the look he is sending Sword Boy.

Then he glares and clenches his fist around the Bow's spine. His face showing a haunted look now turned to a burning determination. But in which direction this determine will lead to is a guess to everyone.

(Inferiority and Superiority complex!) I thought in panic. Not liking the fact there is a guy like this in my immediate vicinity.

"He-Hey! Is that a real Sword or... you know, a projection?" I suddenly ask out of the blue, for them at least.

Curse Series, a weapon form for the legendary Weapons that have a seven sins motif. Powerful but also dangerous. As any of it can influence the user in a very extreme way.

Envy and Pride. Both of which the Bow Brat has in spade. An early awakening of this form will put all of us and the world in jeopardy, especially me!

All of the OG Heroes that had gotten any curse series had gone murder frenzy! The only reason why most of them got themselves back was because of the power of love and friendship BS that I, one hundred percent, know wouldn't work in this AU.

"It-It's a projection." He said, surprised.

Good, I hoped that my next move would somewhat dissuade the fire in Bow Brat.

"So, does that mean it's weaker than the originals? and am I wrong to say that you use them as disposable ammunition?"

"Yes, for the first. No for the second as you are right. I used them for support as I mainly use two one-handed swords."

"Wait... mainly use? and support? You're experienced in actual live combat? And supernatural combat at that?" He looks uncomfortable when I spoke out my thought.

I was surprised at this. He doesn't look like he's past 15!

(Wait, when did the Grail Happened?) And while I was at it I also tried remembering how old he was when he participated in the 5th Grail War.

A sudden flashback of the event in the throne room was brought up in my mind and I suddenly have the urge to facepalm myself like an idiot but held it in, which resulted in a mental facepalm!

(He reacted to me mentioning servants.) That means he's already a veteran.

That also means that his reality marble has those legendary Weapons in my vision!

"Hah...? Can he even use those Weapons anyway...?" I spoke out loud. Barely a whisper, actually, but it was heard by Bow Brat.

"Hm, Satou, what was that?" He asked me and I let out a clueless "Ha?" as a reply.

"You commented about Emiya's ability to use that sword of his if I'm correct."

Sword Boy looked offended at what was said. But I quickly raise a hand and wave it dismissively.

"That's not it. I was just thinking if he can even use any of his projected Weapons. The Legendary Cardinal Weapons that we are equipped don't allow us to use any other weaponry." All three were surprised at this revelation and quickly browse their systems.

"Tsk! His right." "Then I'll be stuck with this for the foreseeable future." "Keh, at least this is a growth-type weapon." "It is still cool though."

Those were the words that had started flowing out their mouths. With Sword Boy suddenly gaining an intense glare.

"But those are not, actual, Weapons, right? But the ability of his." I ask again, not sure what to expect.

I had a bad feeling when I saw the Sword Hero's eyes. He tucks the LCW of his and grips the black sword. He swung it at the wall then...

Pacha!!

A sudden pain runs throughout his body and causes him to drop the sword... breaking into particles of mote light upon reaching the floor.

"Dude!" I screamed.

"Hey, are you ok!" Spear Guy walks towards him in aid.

"Ouh... That's nasty." Spear Guy said upon inspecting Sword Boy's hands.

Burned red. With the likeliness of an electric burn, but it isn't. This is the punishment for violating the contract with the weapon. It's more magic than a natural element.

"You need to get that check quick." Bow Brat said in worry, but if I weren't observing him for a while now I would have thought it was genuine.

Bow Brat still feels inferior to Sword Boy, but now knowing that Sword Boy can't use his 'main' ability, his worry recedes in his heart.

With that solved, for now, I brought my attention to our current situation.

"Do any of you have any healing spell?"

"Dude, we are level 1. Do you expect us to have any?" Spear Guy replied.

"Just saying, heck if I knew what your system gives you, I'm not omniscient," I stated before taking a towel from a drawer and dipping it in a bowl of water.

"So, the Sword considers this 'projections' of yours as a separate object. Instead of an extension of your power. Rough ha?" I spoke to Sword Boy while dabbing the wet towel at his hand. Completely ignoring his protest of "I'm alright."

"Just take our goodwill ok? That's a step to being a good hero, Hero Chuuni." I advise him before ruffling his hair.

He looks at me confused.

"Me and that Blond buffoon over there, are the adults in this group so it is our responsibility to look after our juniors. That's both of you two by the way." I declared pointing at the Sword and Bow Hero.

Spear Guy doesn't know how he should take what I had said. While Bow Brat looks annoyed for being treated as a junior.

"If that's the case! Can you teach me?" Sword Boy look at me and requested.

"Ah... Kid, you do know you are much more experienced than me in combat, right? I mean I had dealt with some gangs and yakuza before, but that was more of me bombarding them with rocks and hitting them till they get knockout with a pipe."

Tossing homemade, actual, explosives at their base. Setting their fences on fire or coating them with electricity. Releasing wild animals in their room.

That part of my life was very intriguing and somewhat baffling. Who knows that I was part of some unique group of people, not that I can name them though.

"No, don't worry it's not about combat!"

(Oh, thank the Lord.)

Because if it is, I'll be teaching him how to use a smashing board in the most efficient way possible.

"It's just that this... system. It kind of looks like a game, doesn't it? and I don't know how to use it... or game for that matter."

The last part was said in a whisper but was heard by me, because I'm close, and Bow Brat, who I'm starting to think had gotten an enhance in his senses.

"I also don't know how to 'upgrade' any weapon forms."

At that, all three of us look at him like he was the stupidest person in the room. There's another reason for me, the reason being questioned on how the hell did Sword Boy got summoned!?

One of the requirements for a summon is the knowledge of how the Weapon's system works!

(How did he get here then!?)

Before I could even delve into a spiral of thoughts, a ghost of a chuckle from a certain True Magic using vampire entered my ears...

(I didn't hear anything...)

The wind had blown too strong at my ears that it made a funny sound.

(Hahahaha! What a weird wind!)

Now time to focus back on this clueless-broken-trouble magnet of a hero fanatic.

"Well... Ko-hum! That's weird. Because it said here that one of the requirements to be summoned is to know how the system works." I said, pretending to look at my system screen.

"Hah, Really? I didn't saw any when I was browsing."

"The system is reactive. Just like how it prompts in informing us about the world blessing when we are back the throne room." I replied to Spear Guy.

"Oh, there it is. Umu... Ah, yes. You are right."

Knowledge about the weapon, about the system, about the world, about magic, about the races, and finally about the disasters in the world. These are all in the category of 'knowledge' requirements.

The other categories are Traits, Characteristics, Affinity, and Capability.

A first pick would always meet all the requirements without fail. Naofumi-senpai's case was... special to say the least. He developed a severe trust issue that leads him to close his heart to many things. Even the system. Thus, rendering him unable to use his 'full might'.

All information aside, all three of them are miff at the fact that they can't see if they are a first pick or not.

But Bow Brat was content, believing that he is a first pick. As he doesn't have any problem that he is aware of.

I clapped my hands together to gather their attention back to me.

"Now do you see why we are looking at you like that?"

"Yeah... But I seriously don't know how I was summoned."

"Maybe a bug happened? or a god (admin) helped him in getting here?" Bow Brat interject.

And as expected, Sword Boy reacted and a brief look of realization appeared on his face.

"Zelretch."

Nope! I didn't hear him mutter anything at all. Sword Boy just gasped. Probably remembering his encounter with his very distant ancestor who may or may not be a god, small g.

"Hah, either way, I still need to teach the basics and the universal power-up methods." I place a palm over my forehead, massaging the headache that had been beating my temple for quite a while now.

"So, here's the thing..."

I first discuss the different attributes and resistance to him. He showed a very focused interest in this.

Next would be the weapon book or weapon tree. As it branches out from the main weapon form. I talk about how using it will unlock their equipment Bonus and make it a permanent bonus to the wielder. How different weapons have different equipment bonuses and special effects.

When asked about what special effect is, I just answered that it is a unique ability that specific weapons have. A variation might appear from a different weapon form, but it is fundamentally different.

Spear Guy added that we, ourselves, are the ones going to provide armors for our use. With said armors or any equipment will also have bonuses but will only be in effect if equipped.

"Free enchantment to all?" Was the question he asks. But I answered with a no. Not all items get to have enchantment.

With it leads the topic about skills and magic. I taught him what I can remember, but it isn't that much of help. The question of 'why?' was especially hard to answer.

Because magic and anime logic doesn't work well with Science, which I'm dependent on.

We also discussed the Inventory storage, which made Sword Boy look at it like a fish that just discovered something unbelievable.

I added that the inventory automatically manages the money you put in it. Which just made him more baffled.

When the topic of loot drop was brought he started muttering nonstop about conversion, power, and other nonsense that flew all over our heads. That Tohshiki-or-something woman had driven a lot of vocabulary into his thick head.

"Now we are on the Strengthening Methods or Power Up methods. Listen Ok? And do put a grain of salt to what I'm about to tell, as I can't remember the Sword's power up method that well."

"Ha? What do you mean The Sword's?"

I cursed inside my mind when Bow Brat ask that question. Jealousy lase all over his voice!

(Just why?)

Here I am being the caretaker of a possible World Ender and A soon-to-be Berserker, with only Spear Guy who has a woman problem as a helper.

(Shit!)