The day after my father and mother came to Helios Orb, I went to Albert Workshop in Feel.
For some reason, my parents were with me, but since Richard is also Ed’s grandfather, I had no choice but to agree when they said they wanted to greet him.
Richard was surprised, of course, but as my parents’ greeting went smoothly, I took out the broken Azure Silver Sword – Pale Green from my storage and apologized.
“My, my, you’ve managed to break it quite splendidly.”
“I’m sorry. You put so much effort into forging it…”
“Weapons are meant to break. Rather, you’ve been using it carefully, so the sword must be happy to have been used this much.”
Hearing him say that made me feel a little relieved.
But the fact that Pale Green broke was partly due to my carelessness.
It’s my precious partner who has fought alongside me until now, so I feel a great sense of loss.
“I know it’s probably impossible, but can it be repaired…?”
“Just as you suspect. If it were just a nicks, I could fix it, but something broken this cleanly is beyond repair. I could join the pieces, but it would only be good for display.”
So that’s how it is.
Since it’s made of Lapis Laz, it won’t be completely unusable, but if I were to use it, it would be worse than Kurakura, and I was told it might break after just one use.
“I don’t mind, can you please do it?”
“It’s your hobby, and you want to add this one to it, right?”
“Yes. It’s my beloved sword, and that’s all I can think of doing right now.”
Fighting with a broken weapon is not a matter of life and death.
But since it’s my first beloved sword, even if it can’t be used, I’d like to at least display it on my family altar.
“I don’t mind. If it’s for you, adding one more won’t be a problem, and if you have such affection for it, it probably won’t mind either.”
“Thank you.”
I considered asking Richard, who is known as the best blacksmith on the Philia Continent, but Richard was the one who forged Pale Green, so he should know it better than anyone.
Therefore, I couldn’t think of anyone else but Richard to ask.
“But that aside, your weapon problem remains, doesn’t it? What are you going to do about that?”
“Ed is currently forging it with Lapis Laz for me.”
Pale Green is taken care of, but the problem of my weapon remains.
It turns out that even Jade Silver and Blue-Gray Iron are unbearable for me, who has evolved into an Element Class, so I have no choice but to use Lapis Laz.
Fortunately, I’ve refined Lapis Laz many times, so I have a large stock.
So Ed is currently forging my sword using the same techniques used for Pale Green.
“I see. With Ed’s current skill, he should be able to forge a sword that satisfies you.”
Richard also praises his grandson, but Ed’s skills have indeed improved considerably, and the Jade Silver swords he occasionally delivers are now fetching high prices.
At Wing Crest, everyone uses the weapons forged by Ed, and they are well-received.
Therefore, I believe Ed can forge a sword that will satisfy me.
“Speaking of which, can we get Divine Metal?”
At this point, my mother interjected.
“Divine Metal, you say? It would be good if we could get it, but unfortunately, on the Philia Continent, it can only be mined in Labyrinths. And it’s mainly from puppets that have the body of Divine Metal, so it rarely appears on the market.”
“It’s uncertain information, but it’s said that there’s a Divine Metal Mine on Enigma Island. However, the Demise Species Nidh is on Enigma Island, and it’s said that they don’t allow landing anywhere other than the Labyrinth.”
If possible, I would like to defeat Nidh and liberate Enigma Island to investigate, but if I fail, there’s a risk of damage not only to Alegria but also to the adjacent Acquario, Steilhang, and Solemne regions.
If I still had Pale Green, I might consider it, but now that I’ve lost it, it’s nothing short of reckless.
Besides, Divine Metal has almost the same basic performance as Lapis Laz, so I don’t feel the need to go to such lengths to obtain it.
“That’s true. But what Mother means is, why not try an alloy using that Divine Metal?”
“An alloy of Divine Metal, you say? That’s certainly interesting, but to do that, we’ll have to enter the Enigma Labyrinth, where there are many sightings of Orichalcum Puppets, or liberate Enigma Island.”
To take on Nidh to make a weapon to replace the broken Pale Green would be the height of absurdity.
“Then I’ll defeat that dragon called Nidh, Father.”
“Huh?”
“Y-you’ll defeat Nidh, Father?”
My father suddenly said something like that, but it’s true that he could defeat it.
He’s an unbelievably high level at 221, and he’s constantly generating Caladbolg, so I have a feeling he could easily defeat it with Ferguus.
But even without going that far, Lapis Laz would suffice, wouldn’t it?
“The reason Father is saying this is because of this.”
Saying that, Mother took out a knife from her bag.
That’s a knife forged from Lapis Laz, isn’t it?
It was one that Fiana made as a test.
But not only is the blade heavily chipped, but the hilt is also cracked, isn’t it?
“Father was also interested in Helios Orb’s weapons, so he went to a place called Crafting Hall this morning. Marina and Fiana showed us around and let us see various things, but Father and Mother are both of the Arc Class race? So they told us that only this could be used.”
That’s true.
Magic Silver and Adamantine Steel are difficult for High Class users to handle, and even alloys like Jade Silver and Blue-Gray Iron made from them can only be used up to Ancient Class.
Normally, that would be enough, but with my evolution to Element Class, the situation has changed for Wing Crest.
Fortunately, I found out that I can still use Lapis Laz even as an Element Class, which is a relief.
“Marina told Father to channel magic into it, and then it suddenly became like this.”
“Seriously?”
However, Lapis Laz could not withstand the magic power of Father, who is of Arc Class, and he ended up suffering from magic fatigue and deterioration, and it broke.
“So, the reason Father started saying that is because I might evolve into Arc Class someday, and before that, we need to create an environment where we can prepare Divine Metal?”
“I don’t know how many years it will take. But to surpass that sword, that’s probably the only way, isn’t it? And I only have about a month left to spend with you. Let me do at least this much.”
Seriously?
No, it’s true that my parents will be returning to Japan next month.
After that, we will never meet again.
So, for the sake of their son, me, they’re going to liberate Enigma Island?
“Th-thank you.”
I had been thinking of liberating Enigma Island eventually.
But the sooner, the better, and if there really is a Divine Metal Mine, it will also benefit the Philia Continent.
Especially Alegria, where Enigma Island is located, would welcome it with open arms.
As long as there are Orichalcum Puppets in the Enigma Labyrinth, there is no doubt that there is a Divine Metal Mine somewhere on the Philia Continent, and Enigma Island is the most likely candidate.
“That’s quite far from a typical parent-child conversation. To think of defeating the Demise Species, and one of the most formidable ones at that, Nidh, would normally be considered a pipe dream, wouldn’t it?”
“Indeed. It’s understandable that Richard is astonished, but seeing Father’s level and the Caladbolg he wears at his waist, I can’t help but feel that even Nidh would be easily hunted.”
“If Asuka can do it, there’s no reason why Yamato can’t.”
I have something to say about Mother’s remark, but in reality, the only thing I can do that Father can’t is play games.
Even my S-rank technique, Mist Solution, is just a degraded version of Father’s S-rank technique, Mist Inflation.
“Then, after we are invited to Amagi Castle, we will make plans.”
“Understood.”
I think it will be a few more days, but Father and Mother are scheduled to be invited to Amagi Castle.
The Great Tree itself is visible from Alka, and both of them were surprised by the giant tree that supports the world, but they were even more surprised to learn that a part of the tree has become a castle.
On Earth, there are no structures carved out of trees, and the idea of such a tree being so enormous that it pierces the sky is beyond imagination.
So, both Father and Mother are looking forward to visiting Amagi Castle.
“Well, if Enigma Island is liberated and a Divine Metal Mine is discovered, it will be a great benefit to us as well. If it’s possible, I would certainly like you to do it.”
“As long as it’s Asuka, you’ll be fine, so you can count on us.”
“Maoh, calm down a little.”
If Nidh disappears from Enigma Island and the Divine Metal Mine is discovered, many Crafters will be overjoyed.
From what I’ve heard, you need to be G-rank to handle Divine Metal.
Alloys including Lapis Laz can be refined from S-rank, so this is one rank higher.
Even so, there are many G-rank Crafters, so it will likely be a scramble for a while.
Still, Mother’s demands on Father are as unreasonable as ever.
Honestly, I don’t think Father would even bat an eye at Nidh, but since we don’t know when they’ll go, I think it’s reckless to raise expectations carelessly.
All of this is because she loves Father too much.
“Ah, and about this, I’m currently swamped with work. I’m sorry, but please give me about a week.”
“Understood.”
Even if the broken blade of Pale Green is joined, it cannot be used in combat.
So, even if it takes time, it’s not a big problem.
Rather, I feel guilty that he can do it in a week.
“Then we’re also going to stop by the Hunter’s Guild.”
“Understood. Be careful.”
After this, we plan to stop by the Hunter’s Guild as well.
Linus, the Hunter’s Master, has always looked out for me, so they said they want to greet him too.
Of course, other Guilds too, but since I’m mainly active as a Hunter, my first stop is the Hunter’s Guild.
We are using a Fraydlancia Heavenly Noble House’s Beast Carriage to travel to Feel, pulled by Jade, and Mother was very happy because there are no Hippogriffs on Earth either.
Alice and File are serving as drivers, but this time they were told to have a private family time, so they are currently waiting in the Beast Carriage and keeping Jade company.
It’s been like this all day, so I need to be grateful and considerate.
