Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Hero-grade weapons change their state according to the user. Thus, hero-grade weapons are also known as living weapons. Xi Wei purified the Thorn Flower with Holy Light again. This staff was always kept close by that old ghoul, who wouldn’t even let it be exposed to the air. Who knows how many odors it had absorbed?
“Thank you, Master, hee hee~” Loli did not stand on ceremony with Xi Wei and happily took the staff. To her, it was not just a staff, but also Xi Wei’s thoughtfulness, signifying that when he encountered good things, she was always the first person he thought of. Moreover, she truly lacked a suitable weapon. The staffs she had used before were all mediocre. Xi Wei had once considered crafting a good staff for her. With Groin, the dwarf grandmaster, as long as there were enough materials, crafting a hero-grade weapon would be no problem, but the cost would be astronomical. Loli felt heartache for the Wintery Empire, which had only recently been established and was in need of money everywhere. She would feel deeply uneasy if the national treasury were emptied just to forge a weapon for her. So, after much persuasion.
There were kisses, playful coziness, and extreme tenderness, which finally silenced Xi Wei.
“Hum—” The moment Loli took the Thorn Flower, the staff let out a cheerful hum. It actually voluntarily released the restriction set by Britt, the grizzly bear, and pledged allegiance to Loli. Its swift, fawning demeanor stunned both Loli and Xi Wei. Following closely, as Loli’s power flowed into it, the dim Thorn Staff sprouted new buds. They joyfully grew upwards along the staff, and when they passed Loli’s fingers, they even nuzzled them affectionately. They only stopped when they reached the head of the staff, intertwining to form a complex, circular basket-like shape. Then, clusters of buds emerged, and with a “whoosh,” beautiful roses bloomed at the head of the staff. The other end of the staff was also wrapped in buds, eventually intertwining to form a purple spike. The tip of the spike gleamed with a cold light, clearly indicating it was highly poisonous.
In Xi Wei’s eyes, the information about the Thorn Flower had changed.
[Heart of Thorns (Hero-grade) (Evolvable)]
[Trait 1: Possesses one charged spell slot, capable of casting the ninth-ring forbidden spell—Thorn Domain.]
[Trait 2: Possesses a second charged spell slot, capable of defining any spell matrix below tenth-ring (unaffected by elemental properties) (Unique to Heart of Thorns).]
[Trait 3: Vitality Infusion—The Heart of Thorns staff has the potential for further promotion. Loli, the primary owner, will increase the growth progress of the Heart of Thorns with every living being killed or healed using it.]
[Description: Until it finds the most suitable person, it is merely a cold and poisonous thorn.]
Xi Wei withdrew his gaze from the Heart of Thorns. Loli was currently holding the staff, utterly smitten. His lips twitched slightly as he glanced at the King of Conquest Long Sword in his hand. He thought to himself, “Big brother, can you even do it? You’ve been fed so much blood and divinity, yet you’re still hero-grade, with growth progress as slow as a snail. I’m already legendary, and you’re still a hero-grade weapon. Will forging you into a legendary-grade weapon require me to conquer the entire North Continent?”
As if hearing Xi Wei’s grumbling, the King of Conquest Long Sword flashed a cold light and sliced off a branch from the top of Xi Wei’s head. “Oh ho, quite spirited.” Xi Wei was amused. He liked weapons with a spirit. As expected of the King of Conquest Long Sword, ordinary people might not be able to wield it.
Next was the robe. Xi Wei picked it up and saw it was only pseudo-hero-grade, reaching hero-grade strength, but unfortunately, it was inanimate. However, its abilities were quite good. It was called the Shadow of the Jungle, which allowed the wearer to enter a state of complete invisibility for a period of time, evading detection by powers below the god-level. This was simply an artifact for master strategists and assassins. Whether given to Ruo Yi or You Ye, it would be very suitable. On the principle of first come, first served, Xi Wei gave the Shadow of the Jungle to Ruo Yi, not because of favoritism in the least.
Seeing Xi Wei give her the robe, Ruo Yi was clearly flattered. Upon learning of the robe’s abilities, she repeatedly waved her hands: “Master, you can give this robe to Loli. That way, Loli will have another means of survival. If not, giving it to You Ye is fine. She specializes in shadow abilities, while I’m of the time element, and cannot fully utilize this robe’s potential.”
“You don’t understand, do you?” Xi Wei smiled mysteriously, casting a hidden glance in Loli’s direction. At this moment, the Little Maid was playfully teasing butterflies with the Heart of Thorns staff. The Heart of Thorns very cooperatively extended its buds, making the two poor butterflies spin around, causing the Little Maid to laugh like tinkling bells. She didn’t notice what Xi Wei and Ruo Yi were discussing, or rather, after receiving the Heart of Thorns staff, she had wisely withdrawn from the subsequent “loot distribution” with her actions.
“Then, Master, your meaning is…” Ruo Yi was somewhat confused. She pondered for a long time, unable to comprehend why Xi Wei insisted on giving her this robe. “Think about it,” Xi Wei said with a chuckle in a low voice, “With this robe, when Loli and I are together, won’t you be able to join us openly?”
Today, only the primary female leads will be showcased.
