The Japanese light novel "Seven Demon Swords Rule" is so popular that it won first place in the "Light Novel Fan Bookstore Clerk Awards 2019." It also won first place in "This Light Novel is Amazing! 2020." With over 700,000 copies in circulation, the work is garnering attention as an anime adaptation is scheduled to air in July 2023. At the heart of this work is an entity known as the "Demon Sword," as the title suggests. This Demon Sword is deeply connected to the main character, Oliver. In this article, we'll explain the relationship between the Demon Sword and Oliver!
Story Summary
The story takes place at the prestigious Kimberly Magic Academy. It's said that 20% of the students there are consumed by demons. Oliver Horn, who enrolls at the school, has a gentle personality but harbors a dark side. Various wizards gather around him and strive to hone their skills. However, an entity known as the Demon Realm threatens to bare its fangs at Kimberly. What will become of Oliver and his friends?
What is the Demon Sword?
This is the general term for the principles of magic swordsmanship, which ensure an enemy is slashed without any resistance. Approximately 400 years have passed since the birth of magic swordsmanship, and many schools have emerged and declined, leading to the development of these principles. While new magic swords are still proposed, only six are believed to exist. A seventh magic sword was later created by Nanao. Because magic swords are considered a secret art to their wielders, the details of their principles are never made public. Wielders are rarely identified, so as not to boast about their status. As a result, many people question whether the sword even exists. Even Garland, who teaches magic swordsmanship in Kimberly, refrains from answering detailed questions about the sword.
The Sword and Oliver
The protagonist, Oliver, possesses a magic sword known as the "Fourth Magic Sword." Its name is "Angustavia (Thread Across the Abyss)." It has the ability to predict one of countless possible futures and converge the present toward that predicted future. It requires concentration, and since activating it requires the mind and body to be prepared for battle, it is impossible to hide one's fighting intent. For this reason, it is unsuitable for surprise attacks that must not be detected by the opponent. It was thought to have been lost seven years ago along with the life of its original wielder, Chloe, but in fact it was inherited by her son, Oliver. However, since he is not its legitimate wielder but rather serves as its caretaker, using it places an enormous physical strain on the user. Using the magic sword just once will cause profuse bleeding, and using it more than three times in a row is so risky that it could be life-threatening.
About the Relationship of Other Main Characters to the Magic Sword
Nanao, the heroine of this work and closely related to Oliver, is able to wield the Seventh Magic Sword. By slicing through space-time, this magic sword can instantly cut down an opponent faster than light the moment they come within a certain distance. The magic sword was born from Nanao's desire for a single stroke faster than light. However, the only way to rely on it is through the intuition of Oliver, a fellow magic sword wielder. Due to Oliver's belief, the Seventh Magic Sword's existence is kept secret. For this reason, it doesn't have a name like the Fourth Magic Sword. Furthermore, due to Nanao's limited understanding of the magic's principles, he has been unable to reproduce it after activating it once.
Summary of Oliver's Relationship with the Demon Sword
Oliver secretly inherited the Demon Sword from his mother, and it is an inseparable part of his life. While the Demon Sword is powerful, it also has its drawbacks, revealing Oliver's harsh fate. The relationship between Nanao and the Demon Sword is also intriguing. I'm already looking forward to the anime airing in July! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
