Chapter 74_ Behen Archipelago

"Mana and sword energy....on a legendary sword!"

Biban is a Sword Saint and it had always been. All his nerves were concentrated on Lexus' long sword. Unlike his rusty sword, it wasn't made out of an ordinary material. Definitely, this sword would be worshipped as a legendary sword later on. In addition, it was likely that legendary blacksmith Pagma had made it directly. Biban got goosebumps.

As a sword saint, the resource consumed will be changed from mana to sword energy unlike Lexus who's also a legendary great magician whose ability to utilize mana still remains.

"Transcended Linked Kill Chop Pinnacle Drop."

Sensing the change in his master, Pagma became amazed at the rapid growth he saw. Not wanting to fall behind, he attempted to perform a fusion sword dance that was currently beyond his limits.

The astrocious surge of energy moved with a fierce momentum and hit Biban. Not letting the opening he saw get away, Lexus let go of Virulent and grabbed a unique rated sword that levitates around him and quickly but heavily hit Biban's waist.

He did it because he noticed that Biban's super sensitivity was so focused on Virulent.

Flaming Chains.

Chains made of black flames started to restrict the movements of Biban. A spell casted by both Ainz and Mumud to ensure that Pagma's strike will reach Biban. Then Igris also unleashed the strongest swordsmanship he could use at the moment.

300,000 Army Massacre Sword.

The shock wave of the force was too big. The space created by Biban was too small to contain the clash between legendary figures.

[The bones of Biban's lower body have been broken. He's now paralyzed and all stats will decrease by 20% for 10 seconds.]

Legendary characters resisted all conditions except for 'states that occured due to physical force' and 'states that ignores resistance'. Strictly speaking, the resistance privilege of the legends wasn't perfect.

A debuff that went beyond the resistance of a legend. The reason was obvious. How could he move properly with a broken bone?

Of course, it wasn't like Biban was the only one who had suffered. As Pagma unleashes six fusion sword dance, his body that consisted entirely of bones had reached its limits. Igris was also at the same condition as Pagma.

Their body cracked and couldn't withstand the mighty forces of Pagma's six fusion dances and 300,000 Army Massacre Sword. They had lost 100% of their health, unable to handle the backslash of their own skills.

Seeing the death knight and death swordsman disappearing into black dust, Biban returned the sword to the sheath and smiled deeply.

[The test has ended.]

Lexus who was about to unleash the third form of Undefeated King's Swordsmanship, ceases his movements when he saw the notification and the contents of the notification window were updated.

[You didn't just passed the test but won against Sword Saint Biban. The Matchless Heart Technique has been acquired as compensation for the test.]

[From now on, the natural recovery of the Sword Energy resource will increase dramatically!]

With a satisfied expression, Biban approached him.

"That's a good fight I hadn't experienced since the last centuries."

[The Dragon Pill has been acquired as compensation for the test.]

He said sincerely. Biban merely respected the strong.

"Now that I'm done. Pioneer, let's meet at the tower soon."

As Biban said those words, Sword Saint Biban left without much explanations. Leaving Lexus alone in the throne room. Before he could sigh, notification appeared again.

[Matchless Heart Technique Lv. 1]

[This is the method that Sword Saint Biban created at the end of his study. It circulates all over the body like a spring so that sword energy doesn't dry out.

When the skill is deactivated: Natural recovery of 10 sword energy per second.

When the skill is activated: Immediately regain half of your sword energy. However, sword energy recovery is fixed at one sword energy per second for 10 minutes after.

Cooldown Time: 1 hour.]

He was very satisfied. The attack power of his swordsmanship is so great and it meant the consumption of sword energy was greater. Therefore, the natural recovery of sword energy was great news.

Originally, sword energy was a resource that recovered 'every time the sword is swung.' He used to have to swing it around like a madman but not anymore.

[Martial God Chiyou is satisfied with your martial power.]

[Martial God Chiyou looks forward to the day you'll encounter him.]

In his exhausted mental state, Lexus didn't really know what's to say anymore. The battle against Sword Saint Biban took a toll in his mental strength as the effect of stamina maintenance has ended after the fight.

But well, it's not like he can affort to waste any time at all. Since he was now a king, he had something to do. His destination was the smithy. It was to design and produce a crown for himself. A better crown than the epic rated crown that was passed down to the royal family in centuries.

•~×~•

In normal cases, accessory items weren't an area of production for a blacksmith. —Actually, this would have also been the case for Lexus. He shouldn't have been able to make a crown if not for aetherium, the myth rated mineral he produced and with Pagma's skills.

Since Pagma had already made the legendary Holy Light Crown for 5th Pope Franz hundreds of years ago, producing a crown is not entirely out of reach for Lexus.

[+10 Undefeated King's Crown]

Rating: Legendary (Set)

[Durability: Infinite Defense: 1,000

* The effect of dignity and charm stat will be triple.

* Health recovery rate is five times faster.

* Grants 50% reduction in cooldown time of all skills and items and reduces the resources consumed by magic or a skill by half.

* A great king must live well in a supreme manner. Stops the aging process.

A crown created by legendary blacksmith Lexus and Pagma with skills that transcended the realm of blacksmithing. It is beautiful and elegant. Even gods will feel envy towards the person who wears this crown.

A masterpiece that displays the effect of ignoring ideas.

Conditions of Use: Undefeated King.]

The performance was truly legendary. The crown contained a defense equivalent to armor of the same rating that drops from boss monsters.

'Very good.'

The result of the Undefeated King's Crown was better than Lexus had expected. It was honestly surprising that his crown was superior to the legendary set item, the Holy Light Crown, which Pagma had made.

'The crown is an accessory, not a defense equipment.'

Unlike a helmet designed for defense, it was easy to aim for stats or options depending on the design. As a special equipment only allowed for those on the throne, the value of the crown was very high.

'My crown is not only for the purpose of 'showing off' but it's also designed for battle.'

Unlike with ordinary crowns which were made of gold and silver, the Undefeated King's Crown is entirely made of aetherium. A mineral composed of legendary and myth rated materials.

"This is truly absurd."

The resources consumed by a magic spell or skill wasn't just mana. Depending on the type of magic and skill, it could consume health or vitality, all of which were labelled as resources. Artifacts that reduced the consumption of resources had astronomically high prices. The reason was simple. They were so rare that he couldn't obtain them.

"But the crown..."

It reduced resource consumption by half. There's also the effect of stopping the aging process, this effect wasn't just like a scam. It was so good that it was almost criminal.

'Eternal life...'

Since he was about to turn 18 years old, if Lexus always equips the crown, he would always maintain his youth which even the great magicians had been constantly trying to obtain the ultimate miracle.

'I can put a helmet over the crown. The abilities of the crown would be applied in full.'

One of the greatest benefits of the Undefeated King title was the addition of an 'equipment slot' which no one else had. Other people had to choose one item for their head, such as a helmet, hat, crown, and so on, while he could wear one crown and one headpiece.

In other words, by wearing a crown under the helmet, he would be able to apply the crown's abilities while the durability of the crown would be protected by the helmet.

[+10 Undefeated King's Helmet]

Rating: Legendary (Set)

[Durability: Infinite Defense: 2,750

* The resistance to beheading is increased by 50%.

* The power and activation probability of skills used through the eyes, nose and mouth will increase and the casting time is decreased.

* The probability of a critical hit resistance is increased by 30%.

* There is a high chance of completely resisting physical and magic attacks.

* There is a 50% damage reduction to transcendent beings such as gods, angels, great demons and others.

A helmet created by legendary blacksmith Lexus and Pagma with skills that transcended the realm of blacksmithing.

The owner of this helmet will leave countless achievements and will be the protagonists of hymns that future generations will sing.

Conditions of Use: Undefeated King.]

It took him a total of five days to successfully produce these two legendary items. Although he wanted to make atleast one myth item, he still hasn't reached the threshold for that.

Then why did he make the helmet when he already produced an incredibly broken crown? Because a king was an absolute being with omnipotent power in his own kingdom. He couldn't let himself be beaten by someone in this kingdom, can he?

"Now that I've geared myself, I guess its time for me to proceed to Behen Archipelago."

Lexus murmured to himself. Since its still peaceful and the empire hasn't started to move yet, he concluded to strengthen himself again. Although he was confident that he could win against them, dominating them even more isn't bad itself.

As of now, Lexus possesses five types of legendary items. The God Hands, Virulent, Undefeated King's Sheath, Undefeated King's Crown and the Undefeated King's Helmet. Not to mention that he also had a growth item that will soon become a legendary one, the Black Bracelet.

The bracelet in his arm that even made Sword Saint Biban feels some chills. With all of these, it's no longer that weird for him to call himself, "Overgeared."

"But first, let's go to Reidan first."

Lexus didn't really have to personally manage the kingdom affairs. Using his clones, Solomon was managing the kingdom very well in his stead.

Saying that, magic power flared around him in the smithy. It was precursor of casting a spell, Teleport. In an instant, Lexus returned to Reidan. Unlike before that he just teleported at the desert part, he directly teleported where Greed was located.

As soon as Lexus arrived, he felt something with his super sensitivity.

"I commend your bravery for intruding this place."

There was someone who was rushing to him. A familiar figure. The one who fought him in this place. It was none other Piaro. With a bolo machete in hand, he was targeting Lexus' neck.

Clang!

With a dull sound, Piaro's weapon collided with a golden red hand. Looking at the medium-sized single-edged sword or large knife that functioned as both farming tool and weapon, Lexus smiled.

It looks like a machete characterized by a curved wide blade that narrows towards the hilt, with pointed or blunt tips.

He recognized that type of weapon. It was neither a short sword, long sword nor a massive greatsword that swordsmen uses. It's a tool that specializes in agricultural equipment. It had a wide range of use, from hunting to scything grass, opening coconuts, harvesting crops, or clearing dense brush.

It was perfect for Piaro. The one who succeeded for becoming a Sword Saint and also became a legendary farmer. This tool allows him to succeed in combining farming equipment with swordsmanship.

"It seems like you're doing fine."

Hearing the voice, Piaro widened his eyes.

"...You!"