It is not just an ordinary weapon, it also possesses a very special ability, which is the indomitable spirit of the forger.
This was the first time Hephaestus had seen such a weapon.
This is why, a reverse blade made of only ordinary steel can fight against Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's katana, Miike Tenta, without breaking a sweat.
This sword is infused with will.
"I say, are you interested in becoming my Familiar?"
To be honest, how could Hephaestus not be tempted by such a blacksmithing talent?
"Family, what is that?"
Emiya Shirou asked in confusion.
Hearing this title, it seems like becoming someone under her command.
"Don't you even know your family?"
Hephaestus frowned tightly. You know, they have been in this world for a thousand years, and basically all the residents living in this world know the existence of these gods.
Whether it's from Shirou Emiya's attire or his attitude in communication, he doesn't look like someone who lives deep in the mountains or forests.
Weird!
This is what Hephaestus thought in her heart.
But what does it matter?
Anyway, she doesn't say she cares about these things.
"It is a gift from God that makes it an organization that is one faction with God, just like a guild."
"A gift?"
Shirou Emiya could only frown and think. In the guild, Shirou Emiya could understand what it meant. Although he didn't play games, there were still many people discussing things about games when he was in junior high school.
He still has some understanding of the guild.
It is probably an organization where a group of like-minded people get together to complete commissions and make money together.
But the gift feels like the power is directly bestowed by God.
However, many heroes in Greek mythology have also received gifts from God.
For example, Jason.
Although gifts are not necessarily powers.
As if seeing through what Shirou Emiya was thinking, Hephaestus immediately began to explain.
“This gift does not directly grant power to humans, but is an accelerator.”
"Accelerator?"
"Its main function is to discover possibilities that you would never have the chance to discover in your lifetime. And turn this possibility into your experience, as experience points, and become the nourishment for your growth."
"Whether it's physical ability, skills, or magic, these are the weapons hidden in the bodies of your people in the lower world, which are also known as qualifications."
"Only by constantly increasing our own experiences and knowledge can we benefit from this grace. Bringing out those experiences and knowledge, turning them into nutrients, allows you to grow rapidly. The so-called grace is such power."
Following Hephaestus' explanation, Shirou Emiya also understood what the so-called gift was.
Similar to the patterns that you inspire.
It's just that one stimulates one's potential by overdrawing one's future, while this gift can directly stimulate one's potential from deep within and grow faster with the help of God.
What would normally take decades of training can be achieved in just a few years or even months with this accelerator.
Of course, Shirou Emiya was in the same situation at this time.
Sounds like a win-win situation.
"What's your purpose in doing this?"
Shirou Emiya did not agree easily, because this sounded too friendly for humans.
Although he did not sense any ill will from Hephaestus.
"There is no special purpose. Life in the heavens is boring, so we started interfering in the lower world as a game. When we were in the lower world, we were forbidden to use divine power and had to live like humans."
"Don't speculate on the gods' thoughts—"
For the residents of this world, accepting the gift of God and becoming a family member has become a common thing.
It would be better to say that many residents hope that they can accept the blessings of God, because in this way they can make a lot of money and get the life they want.
Shirou Emiya does not belong to this world, so he is naturally confused about something that sounds like it has only benefits and no harm.
You know, the last contract that was completely beneficial and harmless still makes Shirou Emiya feel a little strange.
I just don't know what's weird about it.
"If you become my Familiar, I can teach you some blacksmithing techniques."
"I agree--"
Although it seemed that Hephaestus made the conditions, so Shirou Emiya agreed, but in fact, Shirou Emiya thought about it for a while.
He didn't know what he would encounter in the future. With his current strength, it would be difficult to win against Achilles. It would be better to say that Shirou Emiya didn't know whether he could win against Achilles.
After all, that speed is something that Shirou Emiya still cannot reach.
It just means that there is a possibility that Emiya Shirou can win against Achilles.
Unlike at the beginning, encountering Achilles meant death.
Although he has many means, his hard power is not very high.
Not to mention the even more powerful Karna.
Even if I activated the Infinite Sword System, I might not be able to do anything to him.
Being able to become a little stronger is naturally a good thing.
"Take off your upper body clothes."
Hephaestus patted the chair next to her.
"I will use the sacred words used by the gods as a medium and carve them on your body. From now on, it will be your favor."
Shirou Emiya nodded. It was just taking off the upper body of clothes, not a big deal.
He took off his cloak, then took off the Tokyo Butei High School uniform, and sat in front of Hephaestus.
After all, Tokyo Butei High School has the defense power to resist bullets, and it is also extremely comfortable to wear.
But when I go to the high school department of Hokunhara Academy, I can't wear such a school uniform.
Hephaestus immediately bit her finger and dripped a drop of blood on Shirou Emiya's back.
However----
The expected ordinary sound like someone falling into water did not occur.
Shirou Emiya only felt a warm current coming from his back.
The blood of God flowed down his back.
Hephaestus was also looking at everything in front of her with great surprise.
The blood of God surged on Shirou Emiya's back, trying to penetrate into his body.
But it was as if there was some kind of force that kept preventing the blood of God from entering.
Do not--
Hephaestus frowned.
It's more like something else than power.
She didn't understand what it was.
Chapter 423: Classic Fantasy World (Edited)
Under this cloudless blue sky and in the bright sunshine.
Medieval-style buildings are lined up on this street.
The ground was paved with extremely neat stone slabs.
The people here wear all kinds of strange clothes.
Although what Shirou Emiya was wearing was truly strange to the people here.
However, it is not accurate to refer to the people coming and going here as "people".
A person who has a pair of animal ears like Atalanta and various animal characteristics on his body.
A man with extremely explosive muscles, a full beard, shouting with a rough voice, but only half the height of a normal human.
A person with an extremely outstanding appearance and a pair of pointed ears.
Creations like this walked along the city's streets and entered and exited buildings as if it was a matter of course.
Just like normal life in Fuyuki City.
These people of all shapes and sizes were bargaining and buying things at the surrounding stalls.
Some people solve their food and clothing problems in the surrounding restaurants and bars.
The whole street was bustling with activity.
Of course, the thing that made Emiya Shirou feel the most incredible was——
No matter who they are, they all speak Japanese.
Just like the empire he had visited before, all the characters here were like heavenly books to him, but the language they spoke was the Japanese language that he was extremely familiar with.
Some people even speak with a Kansai accent.
If it weren't for the buildings and the strange people here, Shirou Emiya would have really thought that the new world he had come to was still in Japan.
It was just like the world of evil spirits that he had encountered before, except that the time was not the same as the era he was in.
After all, the first person Shirou Emiya saw was Hephaestus. Whether it was the tone of her voice or her appearance, Shirou Emiya subconsciously thought that he was still in Japan.
He never thought that he would end up in such a fantastic world.
But on second thought, if Hephaestus is really the God of Craftsmen as he understands it, then it is not surprising that there are so many different races in this world.
After all, in Greek mythology, there are various races.
And his teacher, Chiron, was the foremost sage of the Centaurs and the mentor of many great heroes such as Hercules and Achilles.
Although the only weird thing is that they all speak Japanese.
It is not surprising that the summoned servants can obtain corresponding knowledge from the Holy Grail and communicate fluently in Japanese, but here, Shirou Emiya does not quite understand.
However, this is not something that Shirou Emiya needs to worry about.
"Let's first find a place similar to a tavern and get some information about this world!"
For some reason unknown to Hephaestus, Shirou Emiya did not accept her blood and did not join her clan.
If Shirou Emiya joined her Familia, Hephaestus would naturally be willing to teach a genius like him.
But Shirou Emiya was unable to accept the gift. Not to mention joining the clan, he couldn't even become an adventurer.
Hephaestus would not spend her energy on someone who would not become one of her followers, or even an adventurer.
If it was an acquaintance, perhaps Hephaestus would do this. After all, she is a god, and there is no loss for her to do such a thing.
But she and Shirou Emiya had only met once, and that was when Shirou Emiya spied on her forging skills.
Hephaestus has no ill will towards Shirou Emiya, but she also has no good feelings towards him.
It's like meeting a talented human being.
Over the long years, Hephaestus has seen countless geniuses.
So Emiya Shirou was kicked out.
