Helios Orb Chronicle – Chapter 486

In the courtyard of the Hinomoto Mansion, while practicing the Dual Heart Fusion Technique, my daily routine with Mako, my father and mother arrived.

They had just come from the Crafting Hall to do the final confirmation of the Hihishirokane, which was finally completed. Coming here must mean it’s finished.

The alloy of Lapis Laz and Divine Metal had absurdly high performance, even from my perspective. If that’s the case, it should be able to withstand my father’s and mother’s magic power.

Moreover, if it exceeds the existing maximum values, then nothing could withstand Ark Class if it couldn’t.

Incidentally, the verification results showed that the wood used was either Celestial Tree or Treasure Tree, and the monster materials were from M-rank monsters or higher.

I understand the wood, but the monster materials surprised me because they weren’t of a higher rank than I expected.

“Yamato, Mako. How is it?”

“How’s it going? It’s the same as always.”

“I feel like I can do it, but something’s still missing.”

Because I was able to generate the Wing Bit Liberator, Mako and I both felt that perhaps we could perform the Spirit Hexa Dipper and the Dual Heart Fusion Technique.

Since then, we’ve repeated countless trial and error attempts, but there’s still no sign of success.

Fortunately, my father and mother came to Helios Orb to find me, so I explained the situation and received their guidance on the Dual Heart Fusion Technique. However, I’m still struggling to feel any tangible progress.

“I figured as much.”

“As the name suggests, you need to synchronize your hearts. It’s like generating magical tools; once you succeed, it’s fine, but until then, it’s quite difficult.”

“It actually took them two years to generate the Gan Deva.”

“Huh? I heard from Yamato that you generated the engraving divine artifact called Gan Deva, but were you two the ones who taught them?”

The magic bow Gan Deva.

The one who generated it became one of the Seven Master Emperors about four years before I transferred to Helios Orb. They also studied under my father and mother and stayed at my family home until they succeeded, so I know them well.

They received quite strict training, so I sometimes saw them collapse. However, they were also among the world’s top-tier powerhouses, so I’ve also received their assistance.

“It took two years even for top-tier generators. While that would be fine in normal times, I don’t know if we have that much leeway with the problem of Abaricia.”

“We think so too. That’s why, whether we can do it or not, we intend to enlist the help of Caladbolg and Failnaught.”

“What? Caladbolg and Failnaught too?”

Abaricia has lost many of its demons, making it impossible to swiftly rebuild its army. Therefore, I don’t think they’ll reinvade within a year or two. However, as they command dragons, there’s a possibility they could send in a small, elite force. I don’t believe the Divine Emperor, who belittles the people of Helios Orb and believes himself to be the strongest, will evolve. However, there’s no denying the possibility of an increase in the number of Ancient Demons, so we want to succeed in the Dual Heart Fusion Technique as soon as possible.

“Can you do that? Oh, speaking of which, when Senpai generated the Calys, didn’t Excalibur provide support?”

“That’s a special case, so it’s not a reference.”

“The reason Excalibur could support is that Calys is half of Excalibur’s being.”

I’m hearing this for the first time! I’ve seen Excalibur and Calys before. Their daughter is my older brother’s fiancée, and they’ve looked after me since I was young. But truly, can they do that?

“If it’s Yamato-bou and Mako-jou, it would be a ‘barely’ at best.”

“As we cannot say for absolute certain, we would ask you not to place excessive expectations.”

“You sound a bit unconfident. Well, any amount of support is appreciated, so I have no complaints.”

I never imagined that I would hear a Sacred Sword make such a hesitant statement.

“This is also our first time trying. Caladbolg, what do you think?”

“Yamato-bou is the son of our masters, so there is no problem with guiding the seal.”

“The problem is Mako-jou, but her magical tool harbors the attributes of water and wind, just like our masters. We can’t say for sure without trying, but it should be manageable.”

Come to think of it, Sacred Swords are usually light or dark attribute, but Caladbolg was water attribute and Failnaught was wind attribute, making them quite rare Sacred Swords. I recall hearing that when they inherited the engraving, my father’s and mother’s attributes became prominent. Mako-san’s Spirit Hexa Dipper is a Multi-Attribute Specialization Type with water and wind, so it does indeed have the same attributes.

“Then, Yamato, Mako. Please try.”

“Understood.”

“Yes.”

Prompted by my father, Mako and I focused our magic power to perform the Dual Heart Fusion Technique. It’s about synchronizing our hearts, and in this case, I believe thinking about the success of the Dual Heart Fusion Technique will suffice.

“Caladbolg, Failnaught. What do you think?”

“Hmm, indeed, as you two said, you seem to have an aptitude for the Dual Heart Fusion Technique.”

“With this sensation, you will likely form a relationship similar to Excalibur and Calys.”

“Does that mean two will be generated?”

“That possibility is high.”

Caladbolg and Failnaught are saying things beyond my wildest imagination. The relationship between Excalibur and Calys, as I recall, is that of a sword and a scabbard resembling a holy grail. In a way, that’s also a fusion of two hearts, but is that how it will be if Mako and I succeed?

“It is merely a possibility, not an absolute certainty.”

“However, Excalibur and Calys also had a combination of a fusion type and a multi-attribute specialization type, just like you.”

“I see, so based on the combination of magical tools, there is a possibility.”

“Affirmative.”

I see.

“So, Failnaught, Caladbolg. Do you think they can do it?”

“At this point, we must say it is difficult. While it might be possible for Mako-jou, I hear that Yamato-bou only generated a fusion type a few months ago.”

“The seal for the fusion type has not yet been fully integrated. Although magical tools are generated by the creator’s seal, they are materialized in this world.”

Listening to Caladbolg and Failnaught, it seems I need to get more accustomed to generating the Wing Bit Liberator. But what does “integrated” mean?

“I see. Yamato, what is an Engraving Tool?”

“Huh? Uh, well, if you ask so suddenly…”

“Ah, I see. So that’s where you’re at.”

“I was planning to teach you that cùng with the Engraving Fusion Technique.”

It seems the three of them understand, but I have absolutely no clue.

“I’ll explain. Magical tools are generated by the creator’s seal, right?”

“Yes.”

“But magical tools exist as tangible objects, don’t they?”

“While some creators might not feel the weight, that’s generally the case.”

Engraving Tools also have weight, but depending on the tool, some don’t make the creator feel the weight. Setting Type and Living Type tend to exhibit this characteristic. My Multi Edge, Mirror Ring, and Wing Bit Liberator have the weight they appear to have. Mako-san’s Spirit Hexa Dipper is a pinwheel nearly three meters in size, so if it had any weight, I wouldn’t be able to move, let alone be crushed. It’s a matter of how the laws of physics work, but since it’s generated using seals, it’s probably not related to the laws of physics.

“Yes. But if they are materialized, doesn’t it mean they become more familiar with use the more you use them?”

“Of course, not just weapons, but everyday items become more familiar to your hand, and you use them semi-unconsciously.”

Although it broke, my Azure Silver Sword – Pale Green was so familiar in my hand that generating the Multi Edge in my left hand felt completely natural.

“That’s exactly what I mean.”

What do you mean… Ah!

“So, you mean I should use the Wing Bit Liberator more?”

“Exactly. And not just familiarizing it with your body, but also with your magic power. Fusion types require you to generate an existing magical tool before activating the Engraving Fusion Technique, but as you become more familiar with it, you’ll be able to generate them much faster. Of course, the precision and strength of the spell will also increase.”

So “familiarizing” meant that. During the Polar defense battle, I didn’t generate it at first to avoid revealing my hand, but perhaps subconsciously, I was looking for an excuse not to because I wasn’t used to it yet. And in the end, I ended up generating it, so it wasn’t just meaningless but a blunder that led to defeat.

“That’s right. Fighting without revealing your hand is natural, and if there’s a difference in strength, that’s fine. However, to hold back your fighting capability when the opponent’s strength is unknown is nothing but carelessness and arrogance. Originally, you wouldn’t have a right to complain even if you lost your life.”

My father’s criticism stings. Although I’ve generated it several times since succeeding in the Engraving Fusion Technique, I’ve only used it as a trump card and haven’t generated it frequently. But according to my parents, that’s a mistake. I never considered that using it to familiarize my body and magic power would directly relate to the creator’s strength. Then, if the Divine Emperor has been using it for nearly 200 years, wouldn’t he and his tool be incredibly familiar with it?

“Yes. I can say this because I saw it directly; if I had fought as is, I might have lost an arm or two.”

“But Thunder Cage Dome is a spell that goes well with Mako, so I don’t think it would be like that?”

“We won’t know unless we try, but the precision was high and activation was fast, so there’s no doubt he’s used to it. I don’t think he’s conscious of it, though.”

Well, proponents of the engraving technician superiority theory believe that being able to generate magical tools is absolute and look down on others. They focus on developing S-rank items but, otherwise, reportedly don’t even train properly. That’s probably why the Divine Emperor has been using it daily on the Gradia Continent, and as a result, the tool has become familiar without him consciously trying.

“Since he’s been fighting for nearly 200 years, that possibility is high. That’s likely why he was able to contend with you, who generated a fusion type, despite being a single-attribute type.”

So, that defeat, as my father also said, was caused by my arrogance.

“I’m sorry. I assumed Yamato-kun already knew, and I also understood your reasoning for not revealing your hand, so I didn’t ask. But if I had known this, I should have explained it more thoroughly. Since partial generation of Living Type and Setting Type are still considered magical tools, that might have also caused misunderstandings.”

“It’s not Mako-san’s fault, it’s my fault for being careless and arrogant.”

I relied on Mako-san’s knowledge, so this is my fault for not asking.

“But we know it today, and you’ll be generating it properly from now on, right?”

“Of course. In other words, as I am now, I can’t secure the magic power needed to generate a Sacred Sword, so I need to thoroughly familiarize my magic power throughout my body and secure it, right?”

“Correct. Although my parents are also learning this for the first time, the reason the Gan Deva generator took two years to succeed was likely the time spent familiarizing the magical tool with magic power.”

I suppose that’s the case. In Earth, we don’t have many opportunities to use generated magical tools, but here in Helios Orb, we can use them for hunting without hesitation, so perhaps it will be faster.

“That will depend on Yamato. How long it takes to become familiar varies by individual and by magical tool, making it difficult to predict.”

“Failnaught, even a guess would suffice, but do you think we can achieve it before we return?”

“If you generate it daily and continue hunting monsters, it might not be impossible. However, I believe it would be less meaningful if they are significantly weaker.”

Wait a minute, Mother. My father and mother are scheduled to return to Japan on April 10th. Today is March 21st, so there’s slightly less than three weeks left. I also have my own affairs, so the time I can actually use is about two weeks. It’s impossible to familiarize a magical tool in such a short period.

“If it becomes familiar to a certain extent, we will provide assistance. Again, it’s not an absolute guarantee, so we would appreciate it if you didn’t place excessive expectations.”

I’m telling you to wait. I mean, if the Sacred Swords are going to support me, I’m grateful, but I don’t even know what level of familiarity is considered sufficient, nor do I know how much “to a certain extent” means.

“Since we won’t be able to see each other again, shouldn’t you try your best as one last act of filial piety?”

“That…”

Mako whispered in my ear, but it’s true that it’s not something to say loudly. Besides, if I succeed in the Dual Heart Fusion Technique, it would certainly be an act of filial piety. I’m staying in Helios Orb, so I won’t be able to see my parents again after this. So, it would indeed be my last act of filial piety. Hearing that, I feel compelled to try and familiarize the Wing Bit Liberator, even if it means pushing myself a bit.

No, I don’t know if I can do it, but I’ll try somehow. It’s my last act of filial piety to my parents who raised me.