Chapter 6: The Path of Power
A few hours later, Midi finally arrived in the canyon
Unfortunately, the spirit and the deity cannot be separated. Even the immensely powerful Witch of the Mist can only attempt to minimize the conflict between the spirit and the host through the use of potions and magical formations, gradually improving the degree of integration between Midi and the spirit little by little
Moreover, it seems that his own rebirth is also connected to the final condensed power of that ghostly deity. Therefore, after his rebirth, Midi had already made a firm resolution to quickly merge with that ghostly deity, and then, in the capacity of a ghost swordsman, to undergo a job change in the largest magic array of the Belmar Duchy, in order to achieve a perfect outcome
The Earl seemed to realize something in an instant and hurriedly asked, "What is it?"
However, Engman, being an exceptionally seasoned count, quickly calmed himself from the momentary panic. Then, laughing heartily, he patted his son's shoulder firmly and said, "Middy, you did very well. Since the members of parliament have completely disregarded honor and integrity, we are no longer bound by our previous agreement. Leave the next steps to me!"
The spirits are right here
If it was said that originally Midi was a stumbling block sent by the faction of the council to infiltrate Fina's team, then now, in the context of the complete rupture between the council faction and the family, this matter has undergone a fundamental transformation. The Asrexis family, merely holding the title of count, has always needed a backing, and now, the queen's faction has become the best choice
Despite having memories of the next twenty years, I am currently somewhat insignificant in the eyes of others. After all, Midib is still seen as that irresponsible and incapable scion, and this is about the extent of what I can achieve.
The place where Midi accompanied the Count was the family armory. As compensation for Midi's agreement to act as a stumbling block, the parliamentary faction generously agreed to several conditions, one of which was to sell the swords and armor produced in abundance by the Seth family to the Asrexis family, which lacked iron mines, at a lower price.
It's almost here
His destination is not far from the castle, located in a canyon thirty kilometers away. The terrain there is steep and lacks vegetation, making it quite desolate. It is so remote that not only nobles, but even hunters rarely visit, rendering it a place seldom trodden by human feet
However, soon, following Medy's method, the acid that the Count personally poured onto the sword's edge began to show its effects. The blade, which could originally cut through iron like mud, now exhibited corrosion in one spot after another.
This is another woman who loves herself deeply, a strong contender on par with the Queen of Magic Bullets, the Mist Witch Alice, imparting knowledge to Midi.
But now it is different; Midian occupies the advantage of time, geographical position, and the knowledge gained through rebirth
Looking back now, it is only then that Midy can gauge that the spirit hidden within that broken sword undoubtedly belongs to a rare and exceptional class
Just thinking about it is truly exciting and worth looking forward to
The first batch of swords and blades has been delivered. Midi remembers that even her usually cautious father praised the quality of this batch of weapons.
In the previous life, when the army of the Delos Empire invaded the Count's territory and plundered everywhere, with the deaths of his father and the old steward weighing heavily on everyone, Midi fled the castle in a panic, ultimately finding himself lost in that valley. It was there that he encountered the spirits, which granted him the power of self-preservation, allowing him to carve out a path to survival.
Although black hard stone, like spinel, makes metals less prone to wear and sharper, the former has a fatal flaw—upon contact with acidic water, it quickly decomposes. However, such scams are not common in the Kingdom of Belmar, as black hard stone is primarily found within the territory of the Delos Empire. If it were to be transported to Belmar, the price would be quite high, categorizing it as a "high-priced material".
Thanks to m.hetushucom.com, for the next ten years, it will be extremely difficult for Midian to utilize many skills specifically designed for ghost swordsmen.
No one would undertake the task of creating a low-quality weapon at a high cost
The ground is strewn with jagged stones, and cracks occasionally appear on the surface, with very little vegetation and no water sources to be found, resulting in the absence of any animal activity. Under the cold, pale blue moonlight, it appears almost like a gateway to the abyss, or a silent graveyard where the dead lie in eternal slumber.
Nevertheless, the spirit attached to his left arm still provided immense support to Midi, a former wastrel turned novice demon swordsman, even helping him to defeat many well-known demon swordsmen, including Fenrir, who was then hailed as the foremost demon swordsman.
If Midi can truly be regarded as a support for that young lady, the negotiations between the families will be much more convenient. Noticing that his son's perspective has genuinely broadened, Count Ingman revealed a look of satisfaction in his eyes, and then he nodded with great resolve: "Do your best, and if you need anything, feel free to speak with Lothran; your father will fully support you"
On that sword, the spirits of gods and demons are attached
In most cases, the fusion of the swordsman and the demon god occurs suddenly and without warning. Unbeknownst to them, their left arm becomes parasitized by the demon god, leading to a mutation. This is the simple process through which most demon swordsmen are born
Father, I would like to request permission to ask Lothran to procure some rare materials. Mi Di thought for a moment and then added, "The main purpose is to formulate a potion that enhances endurance and vitality. You know, the academy trials are approaching soon."
The long swords were neatly arranged and inserted into the weapon rack, and the craftsmen were evidently very diligent. Any sword that Midi casually drew out had been meticulously maintained. The hilt was engraved with the crest and insignia of the Seth family, proving that it was a product of their proud family workshop
Under the cold moonlight, Midi walked alone, carrying the heavy backpack of an adventurer and wielding a broad sword suitable for combat, traversing the frigid winter night
Among the three, Alice possesses the most profound knowledge and the strongest magical power. If the Queen of Magic Bullets, Fina, is the banner leading the Falcon Team, then the Mist Sorceress serves as the steadfast pillar providing silent support from behind.
More importantly, he also knows that in situations where the suitable parasitism of spirits can be anticipated, there exists a method to enhance the degree of integration between the spirit and the physical body, even allowing the two to complement each other and achieve a state of perfect fusion
This time, Midi aims to perfectly merge with the spirits, achieving what no ghost swordsman throughout history has ever accomplished
To explain why, it is because what Midi is about to do is not at all related to the preparation of endurance potions or vitality elixirs
Middy tightened his outer garment and walked deeper into the canyon. Although he had only been to this place once in his life, the memories from that time were so vivid that not a single detail was overlooked. However, even though he knew the location of the cave, he suppressed his excitement and cautiously waited for half an hour to ascertain whether anyone was following him. After confirming that he would not be disturbed, he finally entered the cave.
Hardener, bloodstone, soul crystal, mandrake flower, shadow grass... a variety of high-priced materials were gathered in just half a day, and then one after another, they were sent into the magical laboratory within the castle. Although the father and son were no longer in the same relationship as in their previous life, Count Ingman’s indulgence remained unchanged.
At this moment, Midi clearly knows that the spirits are right before him, and he is mentally prepared.
At dusk, after finishing dinner, Midi appeared to be so engrossed in his work that he seemed to forget about sleep and food. He instructed Lottlang not to let anyone disturb him. Then, he checked the materials in his package, silently opened the window on the third floor, and threw down a rope that had been prepared long in advance
The castle's defenses have clearly been strengthened, evidently due to concerns about any covert actions from the Sais family. However, for Midi, who has lived here for over ten years and possesses many years of adventure experience, this poses no problem at all
Black hard stone! In Midi's tone, there was a sense of certainty
What! The Count gasped in shock
As they walked along the damp stone path adorned with stalactites, occasionally passing through narrow crevices that required them to turn sideways, and at times crawling on the ground to enter hard-to-detect caves, finally, the view before Midi opened up dramatically
In an instant, Midi felt that all of her consciousness was drawn in, her heartbeat synchronized.
However, Midi knew that in that canyon there was a cave containing a broken sword with an iron chain.
Although Meddy is somewhat at a loss regarding his father's excessive indulgence, he currently requires this complete trust and freedom
He needs to make preparations first
Rather than describing it as an awakening, it is more accurate to say that the spirits are attempting to seize control of Mid's body, only to face resistance from the consciousness of the youth. Furthermore, during this process, the imperial search team launched another attack, resulting in an interruption of this struggle. The integration rate between the host and the spirits has consistently remained low
This is a vast cavern deep underground, where the subterranean river reveals its course, forming an extraordinarily tranquil lake. The droplets of moonlight filtering through the crevices of the ceiling, along with the orange glow emitted by the fluorescent moss on the stone walls, render the entire space dreamlike.
This is probably the first time that Medilu has received such heartfelt praise from her father. She displayed a contented smile and nodded.
According to the Seth family, it is the addition of rare spinel during the forging process that allows these longswords to achieve the ability to cut through iron like mud. Therefore, although they claim to offer a discounted price, they are actually selling it to us at more than double the price of ordinary weapons. " Midy said coldly, looking at the sword blade that glimmered with a cold light, "However, when I was mingling with Fenrir and the others, I inadvertently overheard that what was actually mixed in was not spinel, but something else entirely.
Without expending much effort, he successfully evaded the guards' line of sight and left the castle through an inconspicuous passage typically used for garbage disposal
Medi suppressed the excitement and agitation within, not approaching immediately, but stopping at the lakeshore. Then, from the backpack, she took out various potions and materials that she had prepared during the day.
However, the awakening at that time was far from perfect
Midina, holding a longsword, casually slashed at a self-manufactured spear in the corner of the armory, effortlessly splitting the shaft in two.
What kind of power will one ultimately possess at that time
In just a few minutes, the seemingly bright long sword broke into two pieces under its own weight, the blade falling to the ground with a heavy sound, as if a powerful punch had struck the count's heart
In the center of this lake, on a small island made of white gravel, a broken sword is embedded in the sand, beside it lies an ancient chain, the material of which is unknown, winding its way.
Moreover, Midi believes that her father can undoubtedly lead the family out of the current predicament. What she needs to do is to perfect those matters that belong to her.
In contrast, experiencing fusion under the most adverse circumstances, as in the previous life of Midy, can be said to be an extreme stroke of bad luck
Are you still with Miss Fina, the daughter of the Hamilton family?" The Count displayed a thoughtful expression