IW: Chapter 220 - What's this talk about a debt of gratitude? If you cause trouble in the future, just don't drag my name into it!
You changed seven, and you give one reward?
Are you even human?
Ding! Because of Shiroke's influence, it counts as one reward.
You just don't want to give seven rewards, huh?
Bai Ye had figured it out. However, among the seven prophets of the Berserk Dragon Hunters, the one most intertwined with the adventurer's storyline in the game should be Poison King Louise.
But Bai Ye wasn't picky about extra rewards.
Use.
Ding! Used one lottery chance. Congratulations on obtaining: Nen Tattoo (Improved Version).
Good, good, good.
Male Nen Master, right? If there's no Light of the Weapon, I won't acknowledge it!
Although in the game, this is a Female Nen Master's skill, this isn't the game. A Nen Master should have Light of the Weapon and Nen of Wind, right? From now on, I'll just buff myself.
Before fighting, first apply Light of the Weapon and Nen of Wind, Solar Shield, Nen Guard, then activate Berserk, Weapon Mastery, Ghost Slash, Wave Manifestation Brand, Devilization, plus the Male Mage's buffs.
Before a fight, I'd have to spend a minute buffing myself. Is this a monkey show?
Thinking of the Male Mage, Bai Ye immediately looked at these rewards.
Dark Eye (Mutated Version): Can be attached to the heart to gain immense magical power and new abilities. Removes the Dark Eye's resurrection ability, but also grants immunity to the Dark Eye's control and removes side effects.
Resurrection removed?
It makes sense. The resurrection ability itself is granted by the Dark Eye. If one wants to possess it, they will inevitably be controlled by the Dark Eye.
It's like my Ghost Hand. Some things were weakened, but in exchange for greater freedom, I won't be controlled by this thing.
Bai Ye wasn't too surprised by this. No resurrection, but he gained the Male Mage's abilities.
In the background story, Male Mages were incredibly strong: Elemental Bomber, Glacial Master, Blood Mage, Swift Master, Dimension Walker.
Especially the Dimension Walker, who travels between different dimensions.
So, as for the Nen Tattoo...
Nen Tattoo (Improved Version): Removes the side effect of causing extreme burden on the body and losing one-third of the user's lifespan with each use.
It seems...
This just purely removes the side effects?
Bai Ye was a bit surprised.
After fusing the two rewards.
Bai Ye's heart fused with the Dark Eye, and a large area in front of his body manifested the Nen Tattoo, along with the Ghost Hand.
Why do I feel more and more like an android?
Bai Ye glanced at the other reward, the Pet Contract, and decided to go back and sign it with Niu Niu.
Because pet skill books can only be used by contracted pets.
One Resurrection Coin was a fallback for himself. After all, he was always going to court death, so with a Resurrection Coin, he could court death even better.
The two Cursed Ruby boxes were not like in the game, where you needed a hammer to open them.
Bai Ye took out the two Cursed Ruby boxes and silently willed to use them.
Ding! Used two Cursed Ruby boxes. Congratulations on obtaining: 100 Remi's Aid, and Unrivaled Sword - Eleonora.
Equipment can be opened too?
Including Autumn Leaf Blade and Magic Sword: Apophis, I already have three swords.
It's normal for a Blade Master to have three swords. After all, I'll need twenty-four swords when I awaken later!
And these swords aren't fixed like in the game; I have to collect them myself.
But as a Weapon Master, is it really reasonable not to give myself a Lightsaber?
He picked up the Unrivaled Sword in his hand and examined it. It truly lived up to its reputation as a street-shattering artifact.
Remi's Aid was not much different from the game, restoring thirty percent of health and magic.
It seems like another life-saving method. Should I go fight an Apostle now? cough.
You seem to be in a good mood, and it seems you're about to feed me energy, aren't you?
In his mind, Shiroke spoke to Bai Ye through the Autumn Leaf Blade, saying it was time to give her energy.
After leaving the Melancholy Cave, Shiroke had urged Bai Ye several times.
It's just that her appetite was too big, and Bai Ye simply ignored her for now.
At first, Bai Ye was a little worried that having Shiroke by his side might not be a good choice. After all, it would first attract Held's attention, and secondly, Shiroke was an Apostle, capable of taking his life at any moment.
But then Bai Ye suddenly realized that it wasn't him who was worried, but Shiroke.
Because Shiroke needed him to provide a large amount of energy and to hide so as not to be discovered. At least, the current Shiroke couldn't leave him, so he had to make some unreasonable demands, cough.
So, after realizing this, Bai Ye didn't care anymore. Shiroke definitely couldn't be fed to her fill directly.
At least for now, Shiroke didn't dare to leave him to absorb energy. She could feel warmth, and her sanity had indeed recovered, but she still had to rely on him for energy.
If she didn't rely on him and went to absorb energy alone, she would definitely be discovered by Held. Although in Bai Ye's opinion, he had probably already been noticed by Held.
Didn't I give it to you last time? Don't forget, my small body can't handle you sucking me dry like this!
Bai Ye wasn't going to give electricity to Shiroke.
Last time, it almost sent him away. Does she want to do it again now?
Moreover, Bai Ye discovered that Shiroke had a preference for electric energy. If he had the ability of the Glint-Glint Fruit, he would probably be completely sucked dry by Shiroke.
So Bai Ye was very controlling. No matter how much Shiroke asked, he just wouldn't give it, just enough to keep her from dying.
Now you can use my power, and I will repay you in the future!
The relationship between Bai Ye and Shiroke was roughly similar to that between a Summoner and Kasijas: one for energy, one for battle, choosing to cooperate with an adventurer.
What's this talk about a debt of gratitude? If you cause trouble in the future, just don't drag my name into it.
Bai Ye didn't believe in Shiroke's repayment.
At that time, he might even be tricked by Shiroke. This guy now, besides energy, is single-mindedly focused on energy.
Bai Ye knew perfectly well that if he fed Shiroke to her fill, her first thought would probably be to run back to Pandemonium and fight Held. Of course, if her brain suddenly returned, she would probably give up that idea.
Useless guy!
...
Sure enough, if he didn't give her energy, she would turn hostile and deny everything.
And she said she would repay him in the future.
He knew Shiroke was just talking.
Her real purpose was probably just to use him.
Later, I'll go to Linnaeus to reforge the Autumn Leaf Blade.
The Autumn Leaf Blade couldn't hold up anymore; he needed Linnaeus to reforge it later.
Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Shiroke was silent for a moment, then said faintly, "You will forge this sword later. I will use my energy to reforge it, which will also make it easier for me to reside within it."
She wanted Bai Ye to forge this Autumn Leaf Blade.
Because she could communicate with Bai Ye alone, and if there was anything she needed, she could tell Bai Ye directly, instead of having Linnaeus in between.
This would only increase her risk of exposure.
Me?
Bai Ye was also very curious if, with Shiroke's help, this weapon could directly possess Shiroke's power.
Perhaps...
He wouldn't even need a Lancer's subclass to directly use various Lancer abilities?
With more and more class skills, Bai Ye felt they were becoming more complicated, but he also confirmed that his main cultivation goal was swordsmanship, and everything else was just auxiliary.
Yes, I don't want to be touched by others!
Oh.
You have a cleanliness fetish?
Bai Ye muttered to himself, then thought of something and suddenly picked up the Autumn Leaf Blade: "Are you sick? Isn't this Autumn Leaf Blade mine?"
Now it's my body!
...
Alright, alright, alright!
Playing like this, huh?
Bai Ye touched the hilt, then prepared to touch the blade, but Shiroke didn't say a word, which made Bai Ye a little surprised.
I like to tell little lies.
Shiroke's cold voice echoed in Bai Ye's mind.
Damn it!
Even an Apostle lies.
But then again, Apostles aren't some bright and great personalities. Great? No need to say more!
After saying that, Shiroke didn't say anything more to Bai Ye.
She just came out to ask Bai Ye for energy.
Since Bai Ye wouldn't give it to her, she wouldn't say anything more to Bai Ye.
Linnaeus's blacksmith shop.
When he saw Bai Ye return, a hint of joy flashed across his face as he said, "Bai Ye, you really did it!"
It must be said that after Bai Ye's reputation spread throughout Arad, Linnaeus was genuinely happy for Bai Ye.
A Blade Master!
This guy's strength is actually so strong!
Kid, were you lying to me before?
The strength of a Blade Master cannot be acquired overnight, and Bai Ye's situation, I'm afraid, means he has been lying to me all this time, right?
This also made Linnaeus seriously suspect that Bai Ye had been lying to him.
Not really, I just had an epiphany.
Alright, the Autumn Leaf Blade is no longer good, right?
Linnaeus glanced at the Autumn Leaf Blade in its scabbard and probably understood why Bai Ye had come to him.
The Autumn Leaf Blade was just a relatively ordinary blade.
If Bai Ye had the strength of a Blade Master, this sword could only drag him down, so Bai Ye's visit this time was most likely because of the Autumn Leaf Blade.
That's right, this sword is already a bit overwhelmed. I want to reforge it.
Bai Ye nodded and said that he wanted to reforge this sword. Although he initially thought about just giving up on it.
But after thinking about it, Bai Ye gave up on that idea. He still wanted to keep this sword.
Upon hearing Bai Ye say this, a hint of understanding flashed across Linnaeus's face, and then he said, "Then I'll reforge it for you!"
Although he was a bit surprised that Bai Ye wasn't here to replace the sword, but to reforge it, Linnaeus didn't say much.
But can this sword really continue to carry Bai Ye forward?
No, Uncle Linnaeus, this time I plan to forge it myself. Don't forget, I learned blacksmithing from you before!
Bai Ye shook his head, refusing Linnaeus's offer. This time, he planned to do it himself, which also fulfilled Shiroke's request.
Alright, you can use this place.
Linnaeus nodded in agreement and then let Bai Ye use the boiler room.
Inside the boiler room.
Bai Ye placed the Autumn Leaf Blade into the side furnace.
Put it in the fire. Later, I will add some other materials to reinforce this sword for you.
Shiroke's voice appeared in Bai Ye's mind.
Then, under Shiroke's guidance, Bai Ye began to reshape the Autumn Leaf Blade.
Shiroke then infused some special metals, ores she had collected in Pandemonium, and her energy into the Autumn Leaf Blade.
Three days later.
A brand new Autumn Leaf Blade appeared before Bai Ye's eyes. Looking at this blade, which was somewhat similar to the original but with the deep red color turned dark red, it seemed it shouldn't be called Autumn Leaf Blade anymore.
Looking at the sword in front of him, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Bai Ye's eyes. He could use Shiroke's abilities, and because of the addition of some special ore metals, its hardness was now many times stronger than before.
At the same time, attacks would come with a fire attribute burning effect.
Autumn Leaf Blade, Magic Sword: Apophis, Unrivaled Sword. Still twenty-one swords short.
Energy.
Just as Bai Ye was thinking about where to get some artifacts next, Shiroke's voice rang out in his mind.
Clearly, in Shiroke's view, since she helped Bai Ye forge a weapon, he should provide her with energy.
At the same time, Shiroke also thought about how she would interact with Bai Ye in the future.
Normally, he had to give her energy, and if he wanted to use her abilities, he had to give her a large amount of energy.
In short, she recognized energy, not people!
I really owe you!
Although Bai Ye said that, he still gave Shiroke energy.
At least this time, Shiroke did help.
Looking at the Autumn Leaf Blade in his hand, Bai Ye felt a wave of satisfaction. A moment later, he walked out of the boiler room, looking utterly dejected.
Seeing Bai Ye's appearance, Linnaeus was also a bit puzzled. Is blacksmithing that tiring?
Although he had been forging for three days and three nights, Bai Ye looked like he was about to die any second.
Shiroke, do you want me to die?
If Bai Ye hadn't reacted just now, he would have almost been gone!
Does this Shiroke really want him dead?
I'm very hungry, you should know that.
Shiroke said faintly. This couldn't be blamed on her. Who told Bai Ye not to give her energy all this time? Now that there was some, she might as well take this opportunity to eat her fill.
Shiroke smacked her lips, secretly thinking it was a pity. If Bai Ye hadn't reacted just now, she could have absorbed more energy.
By the way, be careful of Held. I'm going to sleep.
Shiroke said nothing more after that. Although she knew Bai Ye probably already knew, she couldn't help but remind Bai Ye.
After there was no more movement in his mind, Bai Ye fastened the Autumn Leaf Blade to his waist, then looked at Linnaeus with a somewhat embarrassed expression and said, "Sorry, Uncle Linnaeus, I've delayed you for a few days."
Although he had borrowed it, he originally thought that reforging it wouldn't take that long.
Haha, you kid, you actually say things like that?
Linnaeus laughed heartily, clearly a bit surprised that Bai Ye was apologizing.
He hadn't expected those words to come from Bai Ye's mouth!
Uncle Linnaeus, I'm not that thick-skinned!
Then who is?
Linnaeus chuckled as he looked at Bai Ye, but he didn't say that out loud. The way Bai Ye had shamelessly insisted on learning blacksmithing from him back then.
That image was still fresh in his memory.
Seeing Linnaeus's amused expression, Bai Ye lightly coughed and then said, "Uncle Linnaeus, I'm leaving now. I still have two hungry children waiting at home."
Celia and Niu Niu were waiting for him to return, and Queen Skadi was also looking for him.
Perhaps it's to discuss matters with the Empire after the deliberation, or to join the Principality?
Your Majesty, you wouldn't want the Belmar Principality to be conquered by the Empire, would you?