DanMachi: Starting with a Sword Soul Template

Chapter 114: Far-Reaching Plan! The Help Provided by Hephaestus

After the specific time for the "War Game" was determined, for the next two days, the Apollo Familia did not continue its surveillance.

After the first Familia member meeting, the next objective was determined.

"Utilize the remaining time to maximize the improvement of ability scores."

He wasn't in a hurry to break through. His idea was simple. Since he was already using a cheat, his ability scores definitely had to reach their theoretical limit to compensate for the deficiency in his magic stat.

"Just raise the stats a little..."

"Relying on mechanics, wanting to quickly end this War Game shouldn't be too difficult."

Also exploring the depths of the Dungeon were the supporter Lili and Mikoto, who provided a high-pressure training environment. As long as he could maintain the level of improvement from the past few days.

In the face of powerful stats, the gap in levels could be completely ignored.

Having confirmed the next plan.

Liam didn't linger at all, but prepared to head to the "Hephaestus Weapon Shop" to retrieve the weapon he had commissioned for repair.

For the upcoming Dungeon exploration, of course, he had to be in his peak state.

To maximize the effect of "Selfless Sword Aura," only then could he achieve the grass-cutting effect he wanted when facing the Apollo Familia.

Walking again on the streets of Orario, after last night's fermentation of the incident, without deliberately concealing his face, he was recognized by many passing adventurers.

And...

Met with various complex gazes of slight sympathy, awe, and spectating.

The reason was simple.

Even a genius who had broken the records of Orario and the world, before fully growing up, relying on the weak strength of his Familia.

Wanting to defeat the Apollo Familia was an absolutely impossible task!

Towards these complex gazes.

Liam was already able to ignore them. After all, last night at the banquet organized by Apollo was, in a real sense... his debut on the stage of Orario!

"I hope the weapon is successfully repaired. Being short one weapon is ultimately lacking something."

"..."

Ordinary Lv1 adventurers were the mainstream in Orario. To discuss "Sword Soul" Liam Moon, who was currently in the limelight.

Was somewhat disrespectful to a stronger individual. But after that figure gradually departed, the adventurers who remained standing still began to discuss one after another.

"That one just now... if I'm not mistaken, that should be the Hestia Familia's... super rookie, Sword Soul Liam Moon?"

A female adventurer, holding a greatsword, her eyes full of curiosity, especially after seeing Liam's handsome youthful appearance.

She suddenly felt that the Apollo Familia initiating a War Game just to forcibly recruit Liam really had its reasons.

"Breaking through in ten days, even if only one ability score reached D-rank, the talent displayed is still very powerful."

"At least a daily increase of more than 100 points in ability scores. If not pursuing speed, his strength would probably improve a lot."

"Just watch the show."

Facing the attitude in the female adventurer's tone, a male adventurer crossed his arms, his tone full of disdain.

"How many Lv2 adventurers does the Apollo Familia even have?"

"And a Lv3 captain. Even in an arena battle, they can rely on their numerical advantage to exhaust this new adventurer's stamina!"

"..."

Not realizing his female teammate's expression had already turned a bit strange, the male adventurer, who frequented casinos and the entertainment district, shared a tidbit with a sneer.

He shook his head, his tone teasing, "Just last night, I encountered something interesting. In the betting pool opened by the Grand Casino."

"I met a Pallum adventurer who, in the War Game between the Hestia and Apollo Familias, directly bet on Liam to win..."

"A pity she was gone when I chased out the door. I was thinking, instead of giving money to the casino, why not give it to me!"

Following the street, he arrived at the upper level of Babel where the "Hephaestus Weapon Shop" was located. At this early morning hour, it was the peak time for Dungeon exploration.

Many adventurers were gathered in the weapon shop. Although he had the idea of custom-ordering a private weapon, unfortunately, all his assets had been invested.

Liam's gaze briefly swept around, finally resting on an idle shop assistant.

Thanks to the "War Game" initiated by the Apollo Familia, his own goddess, Hestia, was given a few days off by Hephaestus to specifically handle this matter.

And just as he was about to ask if Tsubaki was in the weapon shop, the office door in the distance was pushed open, and what came into view next was an extremely familiar figure.

Wearing a black women's suit that perfectly outlined the lines of her body, her long red hair was slightly curled, and the black eyepatch instead brought out her charm.

She hadn't participated in the banquet hosted by Apollo. She only learned of the "War Game" incident late at night.

Especially after learning the specific details.

Hestia, as a goddess, could have completely used the large gap in Familia strength to refuse this War Game on the grounds of unfairness.

The result…

Was that Liam, as the Familia captain, proactively accepted this battle!

When she first got the news, Hephaestus only felt it was absurd, and the feeling that "if left alone, something bad will definitely happen."

Even though she knew in advance that Liam's comprehensive ability scores were very high when he leveled up, and after the compulsory expedition, his strength had definitely improved…

But relying on him, and the young woman who had applied to transfer Familias at the celebration banquet, wanting to fight the Apollo Familia was an impossible task!

Could it be that he wanted to use the War Game as a means to rightfully transfer Familias?

It was just that…

This thought disappeared completely upon seeing Liam's arrival.

Hephaestus looked at the handsome face in the distance. Thinking of what this guy had done before, she felt a sense of helplessness.

"Annihilating the Soma Familia."

"Proactively accepting a War Game with the Apollo Familia."

Her close friend Hestia, because of her dependant, her lazy character had greatly changed.

She would think from a true god's perspective and wouldn't cause trouble like before. However, what she hadn't expected was that this one wasn't making a fuss.

Instead, it was Liam whose style of doing things was definitely... not peaceful!

Feeling somewhat helpless, Hephaestus still waved her hand, her eyes looking at Liam as she said, "Come into my office."

"Alright."

Liam didn't refuse. To be precise, he really did have a business deal, and the "Hephaestus Weapon Shop" was his priority.

Forging a weapon with an indestructible attribute.

It was just that before he could find a place to sit, Hephaestus, leaning against her desk with her hands lightly resting on it, spoke up.

"The War Game with the Apollo Familia... how confident are you of winning?"

Asking this, on one hand, was because she was genuinely curious. More importantly, it was on behalf of Hestia.

Having been alone together many times, Hephaestus could feel... that this close friend of hers, who had never been in love in the heavens and had only been in the lower world for a short time.

Did indeed hold different feelings for her dependant, Liam. "We will win."

Even a Lv4 adventurer just had slightly higher stats. If one were to talk about combat methods, the Sword Soul template could directly crush them!

Facing the god's scrutinizing gaze, Liam smiled faintly and stated his innermost thoughts, "Comprehensively reviewing the strength of both Familias."

"I don't think the Apollo Familia has any chance of winning this War Game."

"Then it seems you're quite confident."

The matter-of-fact words, paired with the young man's calm and collected demeanor, left Hephaestus with many things she couldn't say.

Even if their relationship as gods was quite good, she couldn't just directly ask about Liam's ability scores. Finally, she shook her head lightly.

She really wanted to get rid of her babysitter status, but she always felt her relationship with Hestia was inseparable. And Hephaestus was truly quite curious.

What means did Liam have to directly reverse a disadvantageous situation!

No god disliked a child who created miracles, and even she was no exception, "Let's make it short. What help do you need?"

"...I might consider it on a case-by-case basis."

"If possible, could you lend me two sharp weapons?"

Having used the sharpness of "Second-Grade Armaments," regarding weapons, if he could borrow them for free, Liam certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity.

The better the quality and the higher the sharpness of the weapon.

Paired with "Selfless Sword Aura," the effect it could exert would naturally undergo a qualitative change!

"If I remember correctly, you already have two Second-Grade armaments... you still want sharper weapons?" She stared at Liam intently.

But soon, Hephaestus withdrew her scrutinizing gaze.

For a weapon shop, the least valuable thing was probably weapons.

She didn't refuse, "Of course, the help is not for nothing. Remember to pay the repair fee upon return. Go pick out some handy weapons."

"Actually, there's another matter. Regarding weapons with the 'indestructible' attribute, Lady Hephaestus, I hope to understand a little more."

Taking advantage of the suitable opportunity, and the gambling funds from the "Grand Casino" yet to be paid out, Liam felt it was about time to consider the weapon issue.

"Indestructible attribute?"

Hephaestus furrowed her brow slightly. In her memory, only Goibniu was relatively skilled in this aspect, greatly increasing a weapon's durability.

As for the price, it was a lower weapon sharpness.

She lifted her gaze and looked at Liam again, her eyes full of curiosity, "Why would you want to forge a weapon with an indestructible attribute?"

"I can't trouble Senior Tsubaki to repair my weapons every few days. I feel that's not appropriate, so I wanted to learn about this aspect."

The core "Overdrive" skill of a Sword Soul, of course, SP couldn't be spared.

And for deep Dungeon exploration, he couldn't just recruit a smith to accompany him. The way to avoid weapons breaking directly was to get a weapon with the "indestructible" attribute for long-term use!

"The combat methods I've mastered are rather special. Roughly... they trade weapon durability for stronger combat methods."

Facing Hephaestus's puzzled gaze, Liam didn't explain too clearly. Besides, this skill was only considered rare in Orario.

He wasn't lying.

Regarding the skill effect Liam mentioned, Hephaestus was indeed quite curious, but she had no intention of prying into his privacy.

"For weapons with the indestructible attribute, I suggest you go to the Goibniu Familia. They are more skilled in this aspect, but as for the price..."

Speaking of which, Hephaestus sized up the handsome young man before her.

It couldn't be that he had learned Hestia's tricks and wanted to get an interest-free loan from her?

"Even if you win this War Game, the assets owned by the Apollo Familia, wanting to forge two weapons with the indestructible attribute…"

"Is still a very difficult matter!" she emphasized seriously.

Just as she was about to explain that repairing weapons was actually a very simple process, Liam didn't give her the chance, "Actually, you don't need to worry about the funds."

"After the War Game ends, the Grand Casino will deliver the money for forging the weapons."

"?! "

The amount of information given in these few words was huge. How could Hephaestus not understand? One could only say he was really bold.

Directly betting in the casino that he would definitely defeat the Apollo Familia?

Watching Liam's departing figure.

She shook her head lightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes, "This guy... if he were an undiscovered new adventurer, it would be really hard to resist recruiting him!"

Based on their contact this morning, she even had reason to suspect…

That even the "Apollo Familia War Game" incident could have been orchestrated by Liam, wanting to seize their assets! If it was really as she guessed, Hephaestus could only say that her friend Hestia had really picked up a treasure!

He very smoothly borrowed the weapons. They were two upper-mid-tier First-Grade armaments. Their sharpness was unclear for now, but at the very least, their weight was substantial.

The feel was passable, but for short, fast combat, there would definitely be no problem. After also retrieving the repaired short sword.

Liam didn't linger in the weapon shop and decisively went to the agreed meeting point.

There was no need to use them during Dungeon training. After all, in the face of "Selfless Sword Aura," all monsters were practically the same.

The waiting time was very short. Once again putting on the grayish-brown cloak, the supporter Lili, carrying a huge backpack, looked up at Liam, her expression calm.

"Everything is ready. We can conduct Dungeon training for two days."

"Thanks for your trouble."

"..."

In the distance ahead was the new member, Yamato Mikoto, in full gear, and Kashima, Chigusa, and the others accompanying them for the Dungeon training.

Being a lone wolf in Orario.

One would definitely not have this kind of treatment. Liam's gaze surveyed the surroundings, finally saying with a hearty smile, "Since we've all gathered, let's set off."

"Liam…"

"Just a few days without seeing you, you've really given me such a big surprise!" Clearly recognizing the gap between a genius and an ordinary person.

Kashima no longer had any thoughts of blindly chasing him. This time, accompanying the Dungeon exploration was mainly to take care of Mikoto, who used magic skills.

And also to relay the matter his Lord God had instructed to Liam.

"One more thing."

"After these two days of Dungeon exploration end, if you have time, make a trip to my Familia's home base. Lord Takemikazuchi said he can help hone your martial arts."

"To see if he can find any shortcomings to improve!" Kashima's expression was still serious, but he was already trying his best to restrain himself, not wanting to bring pressure to Liam.

"Thank you very much."

Towards Takemikazuchi, a war god who could rival a Lv5 adventurer without using divine power, to be able to help polish his martial arts.

Liam, of course, couldn't ask for more.

His gaze swept over the crowd, finally making a command with a brilliant smile, "Since everyone is here, let's start these two days of exploration!"

(End of this chapter)

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