The Greatsword Is Just Too Adorable

One-line summary: A divine swordsmith and his big sword

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Zhong Yue was once a divine swordsmith. Over thousands of years, he forged countless royal swords and divine weapons for emperors and generals.

During the Republican era, the imperial star waned, and just as Zhong Yue was preparing to retire, one of his treasured swords developed a spirit.

After surviving countless wars and tasting the blood of millions, the sword was now brimming with murderous intent. It seemed a demon might soon be born from it...

To find the sword and personally destroy the monster, Zhong Yue opens a repair shop. He runs the business while searching for the sword's whereabouts...

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The young master adopted by the Bai family is usually arrogant and domineering, but he has a secret no one knows.

He was once a treasured sword, battered by countless wars. Now he's frail and damaged.

When it rains or blows, his old legs ache. Go dancing, and he throws out his back.

Every full moon, his body is wracked with unbearable pain.

Then one day, he hears that a repairman has come to town, someone who can work miracles and turn trash into treasure.

Bai Lu watches from a distance for several days, then finally sneaks over and knocks on Master Zhong's door.

Bai Lu (looking up at him expectantly): My... sword has rusted. It needs someone to sharpen it. Even if there's no more fighting, my... sword can still chop vegetables!

Bai Lu (looking pitiful): It's so dry, I can't move. Could you put some lubricant on my... sword?

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Zhong Yue has been waiting for a chance to exorcise demons and punish evil, but instead, a wastrel appears at his side. He loves tugging on Zhong Yue's long hair, calling him a beauty, and going out to spend money every day.

Then one night under a full moon, the wastrel's eyes turn bloodred. Wrapped in a thin quilt, he rolls around and howls, his sword form flickering in and out of sight.

Zhong Yue is about to make his move, but then he sees tears welling in the other's eyes. Clinging to him, the man sobs that it hurts.

Zhong Yue: Are you still going out to carouse? Are you still going to flirt with me and say you want to marry me?

Bai Lu: I won't, I promise I'll never do it again Q A Q

The next morning, Bai Lu's restored skin gleams, fair and rosy.

Bai Lu declares solemnly: I've decided to be a good sword. From now on, I'll hang from your waist every day.

Bonus Scene

Bai Lu tugs on Zhong Yue's arm: Yueyue, I want a new sword tassel QwQ

Zhong Yue, expression unchanged: Why would a boy need something so flashy?

A few days later, Bai Lu is wearing a pale blue tassel ornament in his hair and showing it off to everyone he meets.

Reader's guide and content notes:

① Top, sweet happy ending, mutual indulgence emphasized.

② An alternate-history Republican-era setting. Enjoy the story and don't overthink it w

③ Side couple: A big white tiger x a pretty kitty. They don't appear much, mostly there to be cute and help the leads.

④ The cover features the top. The sword in his hand is the bottom.

⑤ Blurb revised on February 16, 2020.

Please add my new story, I Woke Up as a Baby Dragon, to your reading list!

A is a mighty, fearsome dragon who can command the wind and rain, and knock a roof off with one swipe.

He was once the ruler of the world, the nightmare of puny humans.

Then one day, he wakes up inside an eggshell and realizes he's somehow traveled from ancient times to another world, where an ignorant blond human has scooped him up and is cuddling him.

A blinks his round red eyes and stares in confusion at his short, tiny wings and tail.

A is furious. The evil dragon roars: Roar... Raaaargh!!!!

The mighty dragon is taken home by B, an archaeologist, and kept as a pet. A thinks this is outrageous.

But A discovers that whenever he stays by B's side, he seems to regain a little more strength each day...

And so, the ancient dragon swallows his pride and resolutely embarks on a career in archaeology.

Breathes fire to roast meat for B: Strength +1

Provides cave lighting for B: Strength +1

B hugs the baby dragon while sleeping: Strength +5

Fends off the bone dragon carrying B away: Strength +10

B steals a kiss from the sleeping dragon after he transforms into a man: Strength +100

A: ...Huh???

On the day his strength reaches +10000, A recovers all his power.

A handsome black-haired man sits up high, looking down at B, who is proposing to him.

A puts on the ring: I never imagined I'd give up becoming king of this world just because I fell in love with an ordinary person.

B: No, you still have a chance to become king.

A: ?

B stands proudly, his blond hair bathed in sunlight, and shows him the ring that symbolizes power.

B: The person you conquered last night was the king of this world.

Reader's guide:

Top, sweet happy ending, mutual indulgence.

Theme: History cannot be changed, but needless sacrifices can be avoided.