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[Light Sword

Rank: Epic

Damage: 1000~1300

Durability: 5000/5000

Weight: 1kg

A sword made from iron ore that has been continuously exposed to sunlight for hundreds of years. It increases damage against darkness by 10%. Due to its rich solar energy, this sword passively warms the user's body and revitalizes the user's health by 1% per minute. Its lightweight and radiant nature also enhances the user's attack speed by 10%.

Craftsman: Omar]

As expected of an Epic-ranked weapon, even the swords used by the knights here have low ranks, even though they are made from the relatively rare mithril ore. However, there are still many weapons like this in this room, in great quantities, you might say. Avel sees the stack of [Light Swords] on a glass shelf.

What's the difference between weapons of Uncommon and Epic ranks? Uncommon-ranked weapons, like mithril swords, only have base damage and durability below 4000, whereas Epic-ranked weapons come with additional stats listed on the sword. Additionally, the materials used for crafting them are more exceptional compared to Uncommon-ranked swords. Mithril is easily found by delving deeper into mountains or caves. In contrast, iron ore exposed to sunlight for hundreds of years can only be found in a specific location. Sunstone, a mythical item, exists only in legends and folklore. However, this ore was exposed to sunlight emitted by sunstones for hundreds of years. Of course, the sunstone had already disappeared by the time this ore was discovered.

[Adamantite Sword

Rank: Epic

Damage: 1500~2000

Durability: 4000/4000

Weight: 20kg

A sword crafted from pure adamantite metal. Made by an anonymous artisan with exceptional skills that reached an Epic rank, providing an additional 10% power when attacking.]

This sword is garbage compared to the Light Sword. Its additional stats are only at 10%. It's very unsatisfying to use.

The weapon room is very large, and even weapons with a minimum Epic rank are scattered everywhere. As Aeolus walks further, he is welcomed by 15 weapons inside glass cabinets, each rack of swords having different engravings. The types of swords inside also vary, including longswords, shortswords, greatswords, and even daggers.

[Ocean Gem Sword

Rank: Unique

Damage: 5000~7000

Durability: 8000

Weight: 5kg

A short sword made using deep-sea gems stolen by pirates from mermaids in ancient times. After hundreds of years in the hands of pirates, this gem ended up being fashioned into a short sword by an anonymous blacksmith. Its slim and sharp design increases the sword's speed and strength by 100% at sea (half on land). The sword's durability can overlap with the user's durability. The user's speed with this sword also increases by 100% at sea (half on land). An additional skill, [Ocean Protection], can also be applied.]

The difference between Epic and Unique ranks is like night and day. Especially the Legendary rank, which might require materials that only exist in legends, such as orichalcum ore. The Myth rank is likely connected to myths in the world, such as dragon scales, dragon hearts, god's spinal cord, divine beasts, or something else. I can't wait to use a Myth-grade item that covers my entire body someday.

"But there's no sword suitable for me."

"Besides, this is the sword of the first Sword Saint of this family. I won't be allowed to use it."

Aeolus goes around the very large room until he sees a massive sea of swords. All the swords there are Uncommon-ranked and have their own histories.

"Whoa... Incredible, it's more like a mountain of swords than a sea of swords..."

"Let's take one and leave."

Only when Aeolus turns around, the mountain of swords collapses. Thousands of swords approach and point their tips at Aeolus. "Sword Curtain," a sub-skill of [Wind and Thunder Swordsmanship], is used. The sword curtain, made from pure mana and aura, forms massive wind and lightning-based swords lined up to protect the user. This is the sword curtain.

[Sword Curtain

Skill Type: Attack & Defend

Damage: 100~10,000

Durability: 100~10,000

Energy Cost: 100~10,000

A sword curtain crafted from aura transformed into wind and lightning. The damage and protection generated depend on the user's ability.]

"Phew, that was close."

"Hmm?"

Aeolus's obsidian eyes suddenly glow bright red. This is the use of the [True Eye] skill, acquired from a gacha feature that appeared just a few days ago.

[True Eye

Rank: Semi-Legendary

Skill Type: Observation

Energy Cost: 100MP

This skill can be used to observe the properties and status of the target.]

"What sword is this?"

Aeolus is currently holding a black longsword in the shape of a cross, with a handle and blade made of an unknown material. The blade is extremely thin, seemingly breakable even when compared to a regular sword. This thin sword has two extremely sharp blades that can shatter any weapon they touch.

[Nothing]

Aeolus holds the sword's handle and mumbles its name.

"Nothing? What kind of name is this- K-kuack."

Nothing in Aeolus's grip shines and sprouts thorns that pierce him and can't be released from his hand. His vision blurs, and he starts feeling dizzy. He faints on the spot while still gripping the sword in his right hand.

A light wave sweeps across the world from this minor change. Those in Platenda immediately feel a tightness in their chests, as if their hearts have been cut. It's just a feeling, but transcendental creatures sense something different. A feeling of impending death, yet it's all suppressed as if nothing is happening by the lurking darkness.

***

Somewhere outside Platenda

Demon Realm

The Evil God, playing cards with his sibling, is frustrated by his loss.

"CHEATING!!! YOU CHEATED!!! I won't accept this, Creator God!! Grrrr, you're so wicked. Let's start a war between our worlds!! Let's see how long you can be arrogant... @#&&$...."

The Creator God can only laugh at his sibling's antics. "AHAHAHAHA, you're truly terrible at card games, Devil. With this, our score is 98,892-98,890, I'm at 98,892, and you're at 98,890. How pathetic you are, my little brother."

"Hmm?" Suddenly, they both feel a wave signaling the arrival of something. Devil narrows his eyes and looks at his sister, who is in front of him. "What is this?" The Creator God, with his perfect appearance, can only say, "I don't know. Hopefully, something bad won't happen to the world."