I Was Called Incompetent ch.8

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The cliffhanger is real.

Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki

Chapter 8 : Appraisal Magic

[This… will certainly be worthwhile… kukuku.]

[….as long as you are happy.]

The interior of the house was, without question, in terrible shape.
I never cleaned it, or to be more exact, I never had the energy to do so…
In any case, it still looked the same as when I left a month ago.

[Hey, Excalibur, what was the power of your magic sheath again?]

[Mine own sheath, ‘t hast the pow’r to rewind timeth backeth to at which hour an nonce hast not hath happened. Didst I not mention ‘t already? In this matt’r, the pow’r hast returned the house to the state bef’re t’ wast did burn. Supposeth that includes the inside of the house, as thee can seeth?]

[Yeah, the interior actually looks the same as when I left it.]

So in other words, this house was burned not long after I left.
Normally things like that shouldn’t happen. But since it’s me we are talking about, they’d naturally think something bad happened when I didn’t return.
Since I was nothing but an incompetent, burning this house wouldn’t matter much to them.

I guess I found this to be a bit rude because I ended up still living and well.
It’s just that I never thought that they’d go so far as burning my house.
Those who did this probably like to nitpick on every little thing.
After all, not many people ever visited my house.

[Then, mine own Mast’r, may I cut the culprit behind the arson this timeth?]

[You shouldn’t jump right to the killing, Excalibur… by the way, have you finished tending to your hair?]

[Ah, now that thee mention ‘t. Dost Mast’r mayhap has’t a mirr’r in h’re?]

[Here it is, Excalibur-sama.]

Levi handed her hand mirror to Excalibur.
Did she actually listen to our conversation whilst busily moving about the house?
What’s more, to know in advance what the other party wants and provide it right on time… This demon maid is way too amazing!

[Ah! Mine own gratitude, Levi. Now that I has’t hair, I want to enjoyeth ‘t… fufufu.]

[Yeah, have fun.]

Excalibur went to the living room while humming a song she learned from me.
Do the other arms also have their own wishes just like her?
If so, I’d like to try and fulfill it.

[Well, is there anything I can help?]

Levi was moving around the house with a wide grin on her face.
She pretty much turned my lousy living quarters into a clean and proper house single-handedly, and the results could be seen already.
The dirt and dust that had been accumulated for years disappeared in a single wipe.
Everything she did was so amazing, I almost mistook it for magic.

I guess it’s because Levi’s skill allows her to do any kind of housekeeping flawlessly?
Having skill with obvious effect is like becoming a rare genius after all, as it allows for many things that normally couldn’t be done.
Now that I think about it, does she even need my help at all?

[Levi, ermm…]

[I must humbly refuse.]

I hadn’t even said anything yet…
Well, I expected this outcome anyways.

[Okay… Since we are in the living room, how about we have a small talk instead?]

[Certainly. I have cleaned the kitchen, so I will brew some drinks. Does Rhode-sama have any particular request?]

Wow, isn’t that too fast…? When did she do all that?

[Nn, then… tea, please]

[You often asked for black tea back in the basement too. Rhode-sama really likes black tea, does he not? Then please wait a moment.]

[Thanks, Levi. I leave it to you.]

[Certainly. Just leave it to me.]

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While waiting, I busied myself by watching Excalibur combing her hair.
She looked as though she’s enjoying it so much.
‘Blissful’ was probably the right word to depict her right now.

[Excalibur… you’re drooling there, drooling.]

[Ha!? Pa, pardon me thine own Mast’r. Nevertheless, it’s truly a pleasure to be able to comb thine own hair like thee. T’was embarrassing to sayeth that a m’re incomplete soul such as I to has’t this kind of dreameth….But grant mercy to thine own Mast’r, t’wast did fulfil. I thanketh thee.]

[Nah, I should be the one thanking you. By the way, do the other legendary weapons also have any wish like you?]

[Nnー….. not yond I am known of. But many of the legendary arms have’t female soul liketh me, so some mayhap hadst similar desire.

[Ee? How come many of them are female?]

[Umu. I am usually in a state similar to sleeping most of the time, but I can still hear the voices coming from outside… Ah, there is nay need to be worried as there was nay particular humour of discomfort. At which hour I doth awaketh, I wouldst speaketh with the other arms. Tis not something that can be judged by their looks, but approximately 60% we’re female and the remaining 40% we’re male.]

[So that’s how it is… it’s surprising since considering what they are, I thought that the souls would mostly be male.]

[Mayhap so. One may think that I shouldst bet a sir because there is nothing feminine about thine own name. The gods and ancient swordsmith who did create us legendary weapons were mostly male. Mayhap their affection for us was akin to those shown to their own lover ‘r wife, that we ended up having female souls.]

I see. That actually made sense.
They became as such because of the kind of affection their creators poured into them?
It certainly sounded wonderful.

At that moment, Levi appeared with three cups on a tray.
Steam was rising up from the cup that Levi had brought.

[Pardon me for the wait. Since I do not know yet what kind of tea Excalibur-sama likes, for the time being, I brought the same tea that Rhode-sama likes.]

[Now that I think about it… is it alright for you to drink? Won’t you rust?]

[I doth not knoweth….. But I doth wish to drink.]

[Go ahead, Excalibur-sama. How about trying to drink the tea now? We can always stop anytime we want.]

That said, Excalibur raised the cup close to her lips, then after some hesitation, sipped the tea.
She had a surprised look on her face at first, separating the cup from her lips for a while.
But then she fully drank the tea, and exclaimed.

[Ah… So tis is how it doth feel like to drinketh something! The gust! The scent! This black tea! T’is… delicious, verily!]

[I am pleased if you like it.]

[You seem fine. Then, me too.]

The tea Levi brewed was indeed delicious.
While enjoying the delicious black tea, I listened to Levi’s progress in cleaning and tidying up the house as well as Excalibur’s old heroic tales. Afterward, I asked Levi about something that I’ve been wondering for a while now.

[Hey, Levi. How does it like when you use the appraisal magic?]

[Right…. please wait a moment.]

Saying so, she took out some papers, a quill pen, and ink. She then started scribbling while looking at me.
Once she’s done with me, she also did the same with Excalibur.
She showed us the paper when she finished.

[It looks like this for me. Ah, let me also write one for myself in the meantime.]

She scribbled on 1 more paper, and handed it over once she’s done.
I see. So this is what she looked at when she used her Appraisal Magic.

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Rhode Irvine
Age: 18 Years Old
Gender: Male
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70kg
Magic: Materialization 【ＳＳＳ：level２】
Skill: All Weapon Mastery 【ＳＳ】
Feat: Without drinking, eating, or sleeping 【Ｂ】

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[I omitted some parts, but it generally looks like this. If I focus on the magic or skill section, I will be able to see the information regarding said magic or skill in detail. In addition to that, I can also check on physical condition and many other kinds of things.]

[Nn, Feat? Without drinking, eating, or sleeping… what is this?]

[My Appraisal Magic will only list a Feat once it reaches the level where one can actually call it a skill. Most of the time, this section is empty. It is not quite like regular skill, as it is something one can awaken through various means. In Rhode-sama’s case, your Feat allows you to remain active with neither food, drinks, nor sleep for a long duration.]

Ah… that’s probably why I could keep working for 3 days straight.
It’s probably something I obtained during the past 3 years.
I don’t really want to relive that part of my life…

[Feats itself can reach a level where it can even surpass skill, but that will require a considerable amount of effort. Although it is a little different in my case.]

[Hmm? So it’s also possible to get the detailed information regarding the listed magic and skill huh? Then what is this 【ＳＳＳ】and 【B】pertain to?]

[Magics and Skills are also categorized by their ranks. 【ＳＳＳ】is the highest possible rank, while 【D】is the lowest. S rank is already very high rank to begin with as very few people had attained something beyond that. Materialization without a doubt is of the highest rank. It is no exaggeration to say that this magic is almost akin to that of God’s power.]

[So it’s really that amazing after all. And my magic level is 2 huh… how can I raise this level?]

[The simplest way is certainly by continuously using it. The maximum level is 100. And by the way, a new effect will be added every 10 levels. No one will be able to discern this level without Appraisal magic of course.]

[…..I guess I have to do my best to raise it. Then, next, Excalibur…]

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Holy Sword Excalibur

Miraculous holy sword forged by God.
This legendary sword was once wielded by the great hero Arthur.
Its power is to bring glory to its wielder.
Using light, it can increase its range by producing a blade of light that can stretch out to a distance, decimating anything within its reach.
In addition, its sheath can “rewind time” back to a point in time where a certain event has not happened yet.

Weapon Rank: 【ＳＳＳ】
Ability Rank: 【ＳＳＳ】

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[Ho, so this is how the magick describes thee. Not lacking valor, if it be true, I couldst sayeth so myself. Hahaha]

[Weapon rank is calculated from its rarity, durability, and sharpness. While the ability rank calculation takes into account the utility of its powers. Just like the other rank, 【ＳＳＳ】is the highest while 【D】is the lowest.]

Nothing less from a legendary holy sword…
Both parameters are ranked 【ＳＳＳ】.

[Hmmm hmmm, then what about Levi…]

(TL Note: cliffhanger. lmao)