Chapter 360: 351 Rose Girl_2
This was another unexpected delight.
You should know that the "Divine Blade" Reiger owned was quite heavy, comparable to heavy hammers and double-handed axes in weight alone.
This had a significant impact on Reiger’s ability to develop "light gear" capabilities when using the Hermit.
Now with these Giant Gloves, he could reduce the load without affecting the weight and power of the weapon itself, which would greatly decrease the impact on the "light gear" development abilities while using the Hermit.
Additionally, the Flying Dragon Talisman also had the effect of reducing the burden on the body, so once Reiger wore these two magic items, he might not have to worry about the inadequate performance of "light gear" anymore.
"Good stuff indeed."
Reiger couldn’t stop praising.
"I’m glad you like it."
Brian’s face lit up with joy.
Honestly, the two magic items Brian offered, though considered valuable in this world, were not treasures, neither for Reiger nor for a max-level player like Ainz.
In "YGGDRASIL", these magic items would only reach, at most, the legacy level or even less, which positions them as rather low-ranking magic items. However, in combination with Reiger’s "light gear", these could play a significant role, potentially even surpassing legendary items in value for Reiger personally.
With such beneficial magic items brought before him, Reiger felt that not accepting them would be a crime.
Moreover, he wasn’t too resistant to the idea of teaching Brian.
After all, Reiger had instructed many, having guided all the pillars in the Demon Slayer World.
Thinking of this, Reiger looked towards Brian.
"I can teach you the tricks of [Lightning Flash]," Reiger said, "but whether you can master it depends on you."
[Lightning Flash] is a sword form from the Breath of Thunder, requiring a corresponding breathing method to unleash its full power.
The Breath of Thunder is considered the most difficult breathing style to learn among all, with physical demands in some aspects even more stringent than the Breath of Sun.
Reiger didn’t mind teaching Brian a bit, but he indeed couldn’t guarantee that Brian could learn it.
You should know, even a swordsman like Kaigaku, who could become an Upper Moon Demon, couldn’t learn [Lightning Flash], the first form of the Breath of Thunder. Even if Brian did have the aptitude to learn the Breath of Thunder, it wasn’t certain that he could master [Lightning Flash].
Kaigaku, equivalent to a Lv.4 demon, while Brian and Gejiev, like him, had not yet formally entered the Heroic Domain, at most nearing Lv.2’s upper status, a tremendous distance away from Lv.4.
As even Kaigaku, equivalent to Lv.4, ultimately failed to execute the first form of the Breath of Thunder, it would be quite normal if Brian, who hadn’t fully stepped into even Lv.3 of the Heroic Domain, could not learn [Lightning Flash].
Reiger decided to speak frankly at the outset to prevent Brian from harboring overly high expectations.
"I understand."
Brian naturally understood Reiger’s meaning and replied without hesitation.
"That level of strike, someone at my level would definitely find it hard to grasp, and I do have that self-awareness."
In the past, Brian considered himself a genius, even ranking above Gejiev in terms of talent, so he had never doubted his own abilities to learn certain swordsmanship.
This was not blind confidence, but a clear understanding of himself.
Gejiev might not know, but during the royal martial arts competition, he used [Four Light Continuous Slash] to defeat Brian, who then secretly learned that move through self-study.
The fact that he could learn [Four Light Continuous Slash], a skill, by himself demonstrates his talent, one that could certainly astonish the so-called strongest warrior, Gejiev.
But now, Brian had come to understand what the pinnacle of humanity is and what a monstrous domain that even heroes find difficult to reach; his once-prided talent may seem insignificant in the eyes of others.
At least, Brian didn’t think he could easily master that stunningly brilliant strike, that lethal bolt of lightning.
But...
"If a human can master that one strike, deliver that one blow, then I, Brian Angelos, will exert all my capabilities, just to touch upon that desirable realm."
Brian cast aside all his past arrogance and pride and became a swordsman purely desiring strength, correcting his stance and attitude.
"I believe that, with effort, even I should be able to reach one-thousandth of that stroke."
"This is my wish."
"No, it should be called my ambition."
The smile that appeared on Brian’s face as he spoke these words was innocent, like that of a child.
Although it lacked the fierceness of Gejiev, it was nonetheless an expression capable of moving hearts.
Regardless of Reiger, the onlookers at this scene couldn’t help but applaud.
"What an ambition! You have truly transformed, Brian Angelos!"
When this loud voice arose from the direction of the inn and reached the ears of Reiger and Brian, the two realized that a group of people had somehow appeared at the inn’s entrance.
They were five fully armored women.
Some were beautiful, some robust, some petite, some seemingly transparent with low presence, but without exception, all wore a metal plate made of fine steel around their necks.
The adventurers around them erupted into uproar upon seeing the five fully armed women.
"It’s the people from [Azure Roses]!"
"They are the top-tier, fine steel ranked adventurers!"
"It’s them!"
Yes, the five fully armored women appearing at the inn’s entrance were indeed members of [Azure Roses].
The person who had just spoken was Gegran.
Gegran, unlike the day before, now wore equipment that was obviously of the finest magical artifacts.
She was clad in a densely black-red armor with sharp spikes, with patterns like eyes on the chest area of the armor. Her gloves were also special, carved with two intertwined snakes, along with a huge spiked war hammer at her waist, a deep red luxurious cape resembling noble attire, an exquisite shirt beneath the armor, a dragon-tooth shaped amulet, an expensive belt, boots that appeared to have wings, a tornado-shaped crown, and a ring that clearly contained magical powers. This [Azure Roses] warrior was fully armed to the teeth, displaying many frighteningly expensive magical equipments.
Next to Gegran, Ivey and the sisters, Tiya and Tina, also wore armaments that were clearly of a very high level of magical artifacts. Lakyus, who led them, was in a dazzling outfit, embodying a young warrior, looking particularly conspicuous.
"Is that Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra?"
Reiger instantly noticed the conspicuous female adventurers the moment he identified them, particularly focusing on Lakyus.
This was a well-known hero, a Priest Warrior who stepped into the superhuman realm at the mere age of 19. Like Gejiev, without being fully armored and equipped with the Four Great Treasures of the kingdom, he would not stand a chance against her now that the Dragon’s Secret Treasure was lost.
Of course, in terms of strength, Reiger, who was well acquainted with the original, knew well that Ivey, standing behind Lakyus, was actually much stronger and had reached roughly Lv.3 in the Heroic Domain, yet she had not earned Reiger’s serious attention.
What actually attracted Reiger’s attention was the sword Lakyus carried by her side.
It was a huge transforming sword.
Since the blade was sheathed, Reiger couldn’t glimpse its blade, but just by looking at the handle of the sword, one could tell how exquisitely fine its craftsmanship was, especially the huge blue-black gem embedded in the handle, which shimmered with a flame-like brilliance within, emitting an extraordinary wave of power.
"Is that the infamous magic sword—Ziliniram?"
Reiger showed a curious look.