The blade edge emitted a faint azure glow. The surface was engraved with flowing water-pattern runes. Injecting magic power would activate the runes, forming gentle water vapor swirling around the blade. Swinging it produced a crisp sound of water.
The blade was slender and light, about two feet and eight inches long (approximately 85cm), weighing only 400 grams.
The hilt was wrapped in ice silk soft leather, with spiral grooves conforming to the hand shape. The end was inlaid with a deep-sea sapphire capable of storing water-attribute magic power.
The sword's name couldn't be found, but I named it Azure Waves Water Heart. I don't know which generation of the Prodia Family member collected it. I played the part of a prodigal son and gave it directly to Izoruti.
I tested it:
This sword possesses the following skills:
Passive Skills:
When the wielder casts Water-elemental spells, the sword runes resonate, increasing spell power by 15% and reducing magic consumption by 10%.
Frostbite Blade: Attacks inflict a frostbite effect. Touching the target with the tip can instantly condense water vapor into frost, briefly slowing the enemy's movements.
Active Skill:
Water Moon Slash: Swing the sword to release two crescent-shaped water-elemental sword energies, each dealing water magic damage and leaving a temporary puddle area on the ground that reduces enemy movement speed. However, this consumes the magic power stored in the sapphire at the sword's end and requires replenishment after use.
While holding the sword, as long as the hilt's sapphire has magic power, it can continuously release gentle water elements to slowly heal minor injuries (like cuts and bruises) of the wielder, but it is ineffective against serious wounds.
After actual testing, this sword was much more practical than my meteor. If put up for auction, it would probably be worth tens of thousands of gold coins.
After looking at her once, I said, "Stop spinning around. Your outfit offers no protection at all. Hurry into the carriage. I have prepared a set of chainmail and protective gear for you. Safety first when traveling. Remember not to be careless."
She glanced at me disdainfully and retorted, "Last time, I wonder who it was that was careless enough to almost get shot in the forehead by an arrow?" Without waiting for my reply, she got into the carriage.
I didn't argue with her; what she said was very reasonable. While Izoruti was changing clothes in the carriage, I hitched the horses to the carriage shafts outside and we departed.
Teacher Bladiconde shook her head helplessly when she saw another girl in the carriage, thinking: She was sent to test him and train him. It seems she thinks this whole trip is just a vacation.
There wasn't much to say about the sights along the way. Initially, Lilith and Izoruti were curious enough to look out the carriage window at the sky and admire the scenery. But the Asura Kingdom was just a vast plain, with fields lining both sides of the road. If it were autumn, there would have been vast fields of wheat to see.
But since it was winter, there was only endless wild grass by the roadside.
The two quickly grew bored.
We traveled for two weeks and finally arrived at Red Dragons Upper Jaw.
That day, we camped in the wilderness. Night watch duties were rotated daily, usually among myself, Izoruti, and Bladiconde. Lilith was responsible for cooking and other chores.
During dinner that evening, Teacher Bladiconde discussed the specific route to the Bihiel Kingdom with me and told me about some of the more dangerous monsters along the way. I thought maybe she was worried about us since we were leaving the borders of the Asura Kingdom.
"Don't worry, Teacher. There are post roads established by merchants between every city. Following the post roads, we basically won't get lost. There are fewer monsters along the sides of the post roads too, so rest assured!"
Seeing how confident I was, the Teacher went to sleep. It was her turn for the latter half of the night watch.
The next morning... 1 2 3 There was one less person among us. Teacher Bladiconde was gone. Her luggage was also gone. I told Izoruti and Lilith to stay put and searched far along the post road but couldn't find her.
When I returned to the campsite, I found Lilith and Izoruti looking at a letter together. I leaned over to look as well.
"My dear disciple, your trial officially begins now.
Good luck! I will wait for you at the Adventurer's Guild in Senge City, Bihiel Kingdom. I will wait for a maximum of 2 years.
If you don't arrive within two years, just turn back. I won't be waiting there for you anymore!
Dear disciple, this first lesson of your trial is that your greatest reliance outside is yourself. You cannot count on anyone."
Izoruti and Lilith both looked at me. I could only manage a wry smile. I hadn't expected this development. I thought she would be a reliable guard like Rujerud, but she turned out to be a huge pitfall.
"Pack up your things, let's go."
Leading our small team, we set off on our journey.
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