Fake Holy Sword Story ～I Was Taken Along When I Sold My Childhood Friend～

【Hero Alistar, a legendary hero who has saved many people with the Holy Sword ■■■■■■. There was a person who was always with him, Saint Magali. The two of them, with a bottomless kindness and benevolent spirit, no matter what danger befalls them, they saved many people that suffered hardships and injustice. This book describes the history of the legend of the greatest Hero and Saint of all time.】 Excerpt from the preface of 『Holy Sword Legend』. My childhood friend, Magali was chosen as a saint. From now on, it seems that she has to keep smiling to everyone in the capital, and has to live in a terrifyingly strict world that has things like manners and dance. We’ve been together since birth. As expected, there is something left in my mind. While feeling a little lonely… I held down my childhood friend who no matter what was trying to escape and turned her over to the knight who came to pick her up. 「Alistaaaaaaaaaaaaar!!」 I could hear a resentful voice, but that was probably my imagination. I was taken along to the capital to see her off as a last struggle… but, it ended without any problems. 「Now, I’m going home. Good luck ^^」 I turned my back to my childhood friend who looked at me with resentful eyes. And when I was on my way home… I was being chased by goblins. 「Noooooooo!! Someone help meeeeeeeeeee!!」 This is a misunderstood legend of a hero and saint with the worst personalities that’re pulling each other’s leg while pursuing a happy life.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Fake Holy Sword Story ～I Was Taken Along When I Sold My Childhood Friend～ This web novel definitely had me intrigued from the start with its quirky title and intriguing premise. The initial chapters promised a comedic fantasy adventure with a unique twist on the hero trope. While it delivered on some fronts, a certain element unfortunately hampered my overall enjoyment. ### First Impressions The setup is undeniably clever. We have Alistar, a protagonist whose primary goal is a life of leisure, cleverly masking his true nature with skillful acting. Then there's Magali, his childhood friend, who seems to be cut from the same cloth. Their interactions, scheming to outdo each other, are initially hilarious. The contrast between their outward appearances and inner thoughts is a goldmine for comedy, and I found myself chuckling at their internal monologues. This dynamic duo held so much promise. ### What Works Well The character interactions, especially between Alistar and Magali, were a definite highlight. Their shared history and mutual understanding of each other's "tr*shy" personalities made for some genuinely entertaining moments. The world-building, while relying on established fantasy tropes, was efficient and served its purpose. The author's writing style is also quite engaging. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the introduction of the Holy Sword is where things started to fall apart for me. While intended to be a plot device to force Alistar into heroic situations, it quickly became an overbearing presence. The sword's forceful control over Alistar, dictating his actions and suppressing his will, grew tiresome. The humor became repetitive, and the forced "justice" felt increasingly annoying. The sword's personality clashed so strongly with Alistar's that it ruined the character and the story. It's a shame because the initial concept had so much potential, but the execution of the Holy Sword's influence ultimately dragged it down. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several reviewers mentioned the sword using the MC's lifespan and forcing him to act against his will. ### Final Verdict "Fake Holy Sword Story" is a mixed bag. The initial chapters are a comedic gem, showcasing a unique dynamic between two self-serving childhood friends. However, the overbearing influence of the Holy Sword and its constant control over the protagonist's actions ultimately detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the banter is good, the sword makes the comedy forced and the plot progression feels repetitive. It's a shame, as the novel's early promise makes its later shortcomings all the more disappointing. I'd give it a **3/5**.