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Published at 18th of June 2021 01:47:03 PM


Chapter 1

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Author: Doma-doma

The Exiled Son of the Sword Saint

Skills.

 It’s a special ability that everyone has. A person who is a great at sword-fighting has the skill of Swordsman. A person called a wise man has the skill of Sage. For this reason, skills have great influences on one’s life. It is said that skills are given on one’s 18th birthday, and of course, everyone is thrilled about it. A priest will tell you the name of your skill, and you’re set with it for rest of your life.

 I – Arios Macba – am one of those celebrating my 18th birthday today.

“The day has come at last, hasn’t it, Arios?”

“Yes, Father.” I gave a small nod at my father’s words.

”Hmm. I wonder what kind of skill it is. Since you’re my son, it must be a high-level skill.”

“Haha, I hope so.”

My father–Lion Macba does not doubt that my skills are of high rank.Well of course, after all, the Macba family has been holding its name for generations as “Sword Saints”. My father has also received the skill “Sword Saint” without exception. The Macba family has become an aide to the royal family because of this ability.

That is the reason why I’ve been training hard on a regular basis. There is no doubt that my skill as a swordsman is strong. I honed my prowess before I turned 18 to become the strongest swordsman in the shortest amount of time – like my father. Since the Macba family has earned the trust of the royal family based on their sword skill alone, you need to be strong. If you’re weak, you’ll be in great trouble.

”Look. Isn’t that guy ‘The Sword Saint’ Leon-sama?”

“Lovely….!”

“So that means his son’s old enough to be gifted with skill. He’s grown up.”

A certain church in town. Many people had already gathered around us. It was the day that the son of the Macba family, famous for being great swordsmen, will be given their skill. If I say so myself, there will be a lot of talk about it.

”Arios-sama!”

“Good luck!”

I can hear the women cheering for me. I’m happy, but I’m also a little embarrassed. I’ve been so devoted to the way of the sword that I’ve never had anything to do with a girl before. Well, the Macba family is quite famous in the country. If they could marry someone from the family, they would be secure in their future. I suppose that kind of speculation is going around.

“Shall we go, Arios-dono?”

A priest across the desk asks this with a mysterious look on his face while standing on a platform.

“Yes, I’ll be in your care.”

I’m kind of nervous. This is not good. A fluctuation of the mind is a fluctuation of the sword. I’ve been learning this kinds of things from my father all my life, but I’m still not used to the mental conditioning.

“Arios, tough yourself up!”

“Ye-yes!”

By the way, my father was watching from a few steps away. As if he was confident of the outcome, he crossed his arms, feeling self-assured.

”Mmmm…!”

The priest’s expression twisted as he held his hands up to the crystal on his desk. I couldn’t help but admire the various colors of light that flashed around, showing its flowing brilliance, and then:

“Here it is. Arios-dono. Your skills–“

The priest rolled his eyes as he was about to say that.

”Mm? Strange. This isn’t supposed to be…”

I had an instinctive bad feeling at the sight of it.

”Ah, umm… What happened?”

“Arios-dono. Listen to me carefully. Your skill is the manipulation of the cheat codes.”

“…What?”

The people around me begin to buzz with excitement.

“Ch-cheat codes? Do you know what those are?”

“No, no, I don’t know… What’s that?”

“Don’t tell me… it’s a miss skill…?”

I totally agree with them. Cheat codes??? I’ve never even heard of such a thing.

“Nonsense! It can’t be!”

My father comes up to the platform with a burning red expression on his face.

“Priest-dono! What kind of skill is that?!”

“Even I do not know of it. Arios-dono, could you please activate your skills so we can see?”

“Okay.”

I activate my skills as the priest say. The condition to activate a skill is simple: all I have to do is whisper and chant the name of the skill. After chanting it, the following string of letters appeared in my vision.

List of available cheat codes:

 Increase Physical Attack – Low

“Increase Physical Attack…?”

I chanted that string of words, somewhat absent-mindedly.

”It seems that it will just increase my attack power, Father…”

“…What?” My father’s mouth opens wide.

Increase Physical Attack – Low. I think all it does is to increase the physical attack power by about 1.2 times. In short, it’s a miss skill.

”Eh…you’re lying, right…?”

“The son of the Sword Saint has a miss skill?”

The voices that were cheering before around me turned to that of contempt.

“What a waste of time rooting for him.”

“I don’t want him anymore. I thought it would be easier to aim at him because he’s so ugly, but that’s no advantage.”

Even the women before have completely changed their attitude. Until a moment ago, they were screaming at the mere sight of me.

What…is this? What IS this skill? Up until yesterday, I had been trying hard my best to become a full-fledged Sword Saint. There were days when I wanted to quit, but I still worked hard, dreaming of a brighter future. All those bitter days… are you saying that all those days will be for nothing…?

“Father… I am…”

……….

My father’s attitude had changed completely. He’s not overtly cold, but I, as his son, sensed this change the most.

“E-Ehem” Suddenly the priest cleared his throat awkwardly.

“I’m sorry, but the next person is waiting for you. Could you please move out of the way?”

“…Ah, y-yes.”

That shunned attitude. I manage to hold back my tears and do as the priest says. The next-in-line seems to be an orphan. The other children, who seem to be his friends in an orphanage, are watching the moment excitedly. They must have grown up in a poor environment. A different kind of strength is radiating from the orphan.

“Mmmm….. Hey, this is it!”

The priest who held his hand over the crystal widened his eyes.

”There it is! The Silver Sword Saint!”

Whoa. In a complete change from my time, a loud cheer erupted.

”Wow! It’s the Silver Sword Saint!”

“Oh, shit! It’s like a higher level than a mere “Sword Saint”!”

“Hey, wait a minute. Isn’t that boy kind of cool?”

“Yeah, yeah, it feels like he’s lived through a tough life!”

“I think so too, not like that dumbass earlier!”

What the hell. What’s going on? What the fuck!

”…Ehh??? Silver Sword Saint? Me? Seriously?”

“Mhmm. From today, you should follow the path of the sword. You have a bright future ahead of you.”

The priest smiles at the confused boy. The difference in attitude, though, made me feel a lack of composure. But I shouldn’t be distraught here. I have to admire the fact that someone else has acquired a strong skill.

“Haha. Father, that guy’s amazing. He is a swordsman…”

“Wonderful!”

But I was not in my father’s eyes. I walked up to that boy with my face upturned.

”Silver Sword Saint! You will eventually surpass me, isn’t that a great high-level skill! Boy, what’s your name?”

“Eh…? Oh, it’s Dudley…, and you?

“I am Leon. The Sword Saint Leon Macba.”

“Ehhh? That Master Swordsman?!?”

“Hmm. You know, why don’t you come with me, if it’s okay with you? Why don’t you make a name for yourself as a swordsman?”

“I can become a good swordsman…? Are you sure?!”

“Of course. You survived a difficult and painful environment, and your life experiences will be the source of your great strength!”

Huh…? What are you talking about, Father? I’m…Then, what’s going to happen to me…?

“Father…?” I asked my beloved father fearfully. Then…

“What is it? Oh, Arios, you’re still here?”

Eh….?

“Oh, well. You can be a target for Dudley. You can also just do chores from now on.”

Cruel…How can you do this…How can you do these things to your son…?

“What’s with your attitude? You don’t like doing chores? Then what’s the best do you think you can do with your skills???”

“No, I…”

“If you don’t want to, then just go ahead and leave. You’re already 18, it’s time for you to mind your own business.”

This is how I was kicked out of the Macba family, the Sword Saints.

T/N: This is my first translation. Hope you like it!

Alternate Title/s: Oi, Hazure Sukiruda to Omowareteita “Chiito Koodo Soosa” ga Bakemono Sugirandaga, おい、外れスキルだと思われていた《チートコード操作》が化け物すぎるんだが





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