Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

It is finally done! He really did it in just one day!

Alaric excitedly took the sword from the elven warrior. ”Please thank Elder Neo for me. I will visit him later to express my gratitude.”

”I will relay your message to the Elder.” The elven warrior nodded, turned around, and left.

Alaric wanted to try his sword right away so he went to a secluded corner to unsheathe his sword.

Shiiing!

Nothing changed with the blade except for the inscriptions added by Neo.

He could already feel the strong power of ice emanating from the sword even though he hadn’t imbued it with his mana.

The sword has become a relic-level weapon after Sir Neo engraved it with his ice manipulation integrated monster trait.

[Do you want to use the Equipment Upgrade Card on the selected item?]

[Yes] [No]

A series of notifications appeared in front of him. This time, Alaric didn’t hesitate and quickly clicked [Yes].

[Congratulations! You have upgraded your Rare Mithril Short Sword to an Epic Mithril Short Sword!]

[Epic Mithril Short Sword]

Sharpness: 75

Durability: 50

Alaric was flabbergasted by the sword’s sharpness. It was actually more than three times sharper than his Rare Steel Sword!

The sword felt colder to touch, but there was no change to its weight. It was still light as a feather.

There were also some changes to the blade. There were splashes of blue on the blade, looking like sharp fragments of ice.

Alaric tested the sword’s balance and found out that it was easier to wield now. Furthermore, with every slash, it would leave a wave of cold air.

In a prolonged battle, this could make his enemies uncomfortable and it would even hinder their movements once the coldness accumulated.

Now let us test the sword with mana…

He injected his mana into the sword, making the inscriptions on the blade light up with a bright ocean-blue color.

The coldness of the sword also intensified, but it released an energy that made him immune to the coldness. It was as if the sword had a mind of its own and it didn’t want its wielder to suffer.

Alaric released a few slashes and each strike created petals of ice that could freeze an ordinary person!

This is one scary power!

Alaric exclaimed in shock. He continued testing the sword, and this time, he activated the engraved ability.

Whoosh!

The ground started freezing when he struck it with his sword. In the next moment, sharp icicles burst forth and flew in all directions!

What fearsome ability!

It is powerful, but I need to master it first. Otherwise, my allies will also be injured every time I use it.

Alaric was satisfied with the improvements in his sword.

Now, I need to give it a proper name… Hmm…

Alaric pondered deeply and after almost an hour of thinking, his eyes lit up.

Frigid Dragon Sword…

He felt that it was the most fitting name among all the names he had come up with.

From now on, you will be called Frigid Dragon…

As if to respond to his words, the sword emitted a more brilliant blue light.

Alaric played around with it until he was satisfied.

When he sheathed his sword, he noticed that the surrounding trees were already covered by a layer of frost.

Oops.

He couldn’t just leave them be so he immediately used mana to melt the ice.

After removing all the layers of frost on the trees, he left and went to look for Smith Heinrich and Jared Paxley. He wanted to discuss the new business plan with them.

After he left, a figure appeared on top of a tree. She was dressed in dark-colored clothes and there was a pair of daggers strapped on her legs.

Alaric Silversword, what an interesting young man…

She stared deeply at Alaric’s disappearing back view. When she could no longer see him, she turned into a blur and disappeared with a ’whoosh’.

***

Alaric found Smith and Jared fishing by the Astral Lake with some elven warriors they had made friends with.

”My lord!” Smith Heinrich was the first to notice him.

”Lord Alaric!” His son, Dylann Heinrich was also there. The guy stopped what he was doing and approached Alaric with a big smile on his face.

Alaric evaded his bear hug and kicked his butt while snorting with an exasperated look.

Is this still the glorious Dylann Heinrich that I once knew?

Alaric smiled bitterly. He didn’t know if Dylann would still become the man that he was in his past life.

No. He will be stronger in this life with my support.

Alaric was certain of this. House Heinrich had been the most supportive ally so he planned to reward them with more resources.

With enough resources, he believed that Dylaan would become an Elite Knight faster than he did in his past life.

”Lord Smith, Lord Jared, I would like to speak with you about something important. Can we talk somewhere more quiet?” Alaric glanced at the two with a stern look.

Hearing this, Smith and Jared could already guess what this was all about so they nodded at his request.

They went further from the others for some privacy before they began their conversation.

”I am sure you can already guess what this is all about, but just to make sure that we are on the same page, I will say it. The Bejeweled Nectar and the other elven delicacies, I want to introduce them to the empire’s market. I cannot do this on my own so I would like to ask for your cooperation.” Alaric stated his intentions.

”It will be an honor to cooperate with you in business, my lord!” The two immediately expressed their desire to work together. This was a big opportunity for their households, something that would significantly increase their financial prospects.

”Good!” Alaric smiled faintly.

”Then let us discuss how we should divide the profits.” His eyes narrowed into slits.

Although he was willing to share the business, he wanted to gain more for his household.