Aria's Arsenal

Auric surveyed every dagger in the section but found none that caught his fancy. Most of them were substandard; all were created by novice blacksmiths and lacked durability. He thought a short sword would suffice and decided to stop searching for a dagger.

Just as he was about to leave, something unusual caught his eye. A bucket filled with damaged weapons lay in the corner, and upon inspecting the weapons, he was flabbergasted. He saw a mythical weapon.

"What in the world is this doing here?" he exclaimed.

[ Item: Aria's Arsenal

Grade - D (Former SS grade)

Description:

Aria's Arsenal is a legendary weapon forged by the master blacksmith Aria during the war era. It is said that Aria imbued the weapon with her magic, granting it the ability to transform into any of the five weapons the wielder desires, as well as the power to devour and absorb the properties of other weapons it encounters.

The Arsenal's primary form is that of a slender longsword, with a sharp edge and a balanced weight. It is perfect for swift and precise strikes, allowing the wielder to outmaneuver and outmaneuver their opponents. However, the Arsenal's true power lies in its transformative abilities.

When called upon, the weapon can shift its shape and properties to become one of five other weapons, depending on the wielder's needs. These include a broadsword for heavy attacks, a bow for ranged combat, a spear for thrusting and piercing, a dagger for close-quarters combat, and a shield for defense.

However, the Arsenal's current state is that of a broken and irreparable weapon. It is a mere shadow of its former self, unable to transform or absorb any properties.

Durability: Severely damaged, cannot be repaired using current technology.]

"To think that the legendary weapon is here," Auric muttered in amazement. "Is my luck really this good?"

Suddenly, a voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Ah, young master, those are all damaged weapons. They are beyond repair. I was going to melt them for metal."

Auric was relieved that the old man didn't know the true value of the weapon.

<Thanks for the appraisal, System!>

[ You are welcome ] the System replied.

<By the way, is it possible to repair this thing?> Auric asked.

[ No, it is not ] the System replied.

"So it's a waste, huh?" Auric sighed. "Such a shame."

[ Well, you can use it as a base material to craft a weapon or artifact in the System functions ] the System suggested.

<Huh? I can do that?> Auric was surprised.

"But wait, let's talk about it later. First, let me secure this," he said, grabbing a different weapon and calling the owner, Uncle Gorlum.

"Yes, young master?" Uncle Gorlum asked.

"I want this too," Auric said, pointing at the damaged bow.

"But, young master, that is a damaged bow. It cannot be repaired. Follow me; let me show you better bows."

"No, I want this one," Auric insisted.

"But, young master, that cannot be used," Uncle Gorlum said.

Auric was feeling irritated and clicked his tongue before tossing a gold coin to Golrum. "I think this is enough for the damaged weapons I have chosen. I will experiment with these things, and please do not ask too many questions. It's irritating. Just do what you are told," he said.

"Y- yes, young master. It's more than enough."

"Hm, Stan, let's go back."

"Yes, young master. Let me bring the car."

On their way back, Auric was talking with the system about Aria's Arsenal.

I just bought all the weapons to avoid causing any suspicion.

I know the butler will report everything to Avalon once we get back.

< Transfer the Aria's Arsenal from my spatial ring to the inventory > Auric commanded.

<Okay. So, how do I use it?> Auric asked.

[ I suggest you use it as the base material to make it a weapon. ]

Hm, and I can only craft two weapons, artifacts, or vehicles every 50 years.

*** A few days back when he leveled up to level 25 ***

< What? I can only craft two weapons, artifacts, or vehicles every 50 years? Why didn't you say it before? > Auric asked in disbelief.

[ The information was unavailable at that time. Now that you have the crafting function, the information is available. ]

< Just who made these functions and system rules? > Auric asked, frustrated.

[ That information is unavailable ] the system replied.

< I know, I know. But it's good that I can even craft those things without knowing anything about crafting. Show me my status > Auric commanded.

The system displayed his status.

[

Name: Auric Everlight

Age: 10 years

Level: 27 (EXP: 771/ 2800)

SP: 25811

Strength (STR): 1.6

Agility (AGI): 1.2

Dexterity (DEX): 1.1

Intelligence (INT): 9.1

Mana: 3 + 30 (Curse Seal jewel)

Element: Dark, Thunder

Skills:

Language Sense Level 2

Appraisal Level 3

Artifact: Curse Seal jewel

]

Well, it's good that the family is rich. I leveled up quickly and also gained because of that idea, Auric thought.

This is how he leveled up quickly:

A year ago, Auric was frustrated that he couldn't gain much SP, but then he had an idea.

< System, do I gain SP and EXP if I kill a magical beast? > Auric asked.

[ Yes, you will ] the system replied.

< What if I just deliver the last blow? >

[ You will still get EXP, but not the full EXP. ]

In this world, people gain an energy called karma when they kill monsters or any living being. Karma is the energy that nourishes them and their bodies. Instead of karma, Auric received EXP. So even if he delivered the last blow, he would only get some amount of EXP as it was shared by the people who delivered the damage to the living organism.

< But how come it was never mentioned in the novel? > Auric asked.

[ It is because the karma was very minimal and did only a minuscule amount of change in their body. Only a few people know about karma, and they are all war veterans because they kill too much ] the system explained.

< Okay, but I will still get EXP if I do nothing and only deliver the last blow, right? >

< Yes > the system replied.

Auric approached Elysia with his request, but she declined it at once, thinking he was going crazy. She advised him to rest in his room.

Worried about Auric's mental state, Elysia confided in Avalon. However, the latter simply laughed it off. He wondered whether Auric's strange behavior was a coincidence or if he knew something about karma. Despite his reservations, Avalon still gave the order to fulfill Auric's wish - he found the whole situation interesting.

Magical beasts were then delivered to Auric, and he dealt the final blow. Most of the beasts were categorized as livestock, providing meat and fur. Weaker monsters such as goblins and slimes were also sent, with Avalon hoping to see Auric scared. However, to Avalon's surprise, Auric ecstatically killed them all, gaining massive SP.

Word of Auric's behavior quickly spread throughout the estate, leading to rumors that the second child of Avalon had gone crazy. Despite this, Auric didn't care. After a year, he was finally approaching his goal of 27,000 SP to lift his curse. The thought of finally saying goodbye to his cursed body filled him with ecstasy. He only needed 1,500 more SP to achieve his goal.

Upon reaching his room, Auric immediately asked the system to craft a weapon.

< Can you craft the weapon right now? >.he asked.

[ No, it is not possible at the moment. To make the desired weapon, it requires a huge amount of SP and materials. You do not have that amount of SP right now. Also, I advise you to focus on lifting the curse ] the system replied.

< Right... Ah yes, will I be able to use all the saved stat points at once after lifting the curse? > Auric asked.

[ No. If you do that, your body will explode. Due to the curse, your body is currently extremely unhealthy and full of waste. If you use all the stat points at once, your body won't be able to replicate the action. I think you should take it slow. After lifting the curse, cleanse your body and get used to it ] the system advised.

< By cleansing, you mean internally, right? > Auric asked.

[ Yes ] the system replied.

< But how do I do it? > Auric asked.

[ Maybe with an elixir or a divine fruit with cleansing and healing properties ] the system suggested.

< Hmm, an elixir, you say... But I can't get the elixir with my current situation. It's too far, and I can't fight. Ah! I just remembered, there's that thing! The divine fruit of the elements! It should be in Lacasn. And, Lacasn falls in between the road to Winding Grove. Even if it's only a medium-grade treasure, I can't be picky. I will get those other treasures later. It should be the best option right now, and I think I will be able to lift the curse by then > Auric said, deciding on his plan.

"Alright, it's decided. Now I just have to leave this damn house," Auric said, ready to embark on his journey to Winding Grove.

***

And the day when auric would leave for Winding Grove arrived.