Inside the divine chamber.
Using her own divine blood as the catalyst, Freya let a bead of crimson fall from her fingertip onto Qianshuo's back. With delicate, practiced motions, she began to trace the sacred patterns—engraving the divine script that would awaken the Blessing.
When the god-letters flared to life, and the name "Qianshuo" was burned steadily into the center of the luminous crest, the contract of Falna was officially sealed.
From that moment onward, Qianshuo became a member of Freya Familia—a god's child, quietly born into the world.
Freya lowered her gaze to study the newly formed Falna on his back, her voice light and pleased.
"Very good, Qianshuo."
"I think you'll like the magic and skills this Blessing has granted you."
As she spoke, she produced a faintly glowing piece of parchment. With a gentle sweep of her fingers, she copied the divine script from his back onto the paper, transforming it into common-readable text. Then she handed it to him.
"Eh?"
Qianshuo blinked, anticipation surging in his eyes—mixed with a thin thread of nervousness he couldn't quite hide.
He understood the basics of Falna. A person's Magic and Skills often determined the ceiling of their potential as an adventurer.
Even if one could climb higher through relentless training, without a sufficient "upper limit" to support it, how could he ever achieve the dream of becoming the world's greatest swordsman—let alone fulfill Freya's expectation?
Yet Freya's smiling confidence suggested the result might be far beyond what anyone would normally hope for.
With a cautious breath, Qianshuo accepted the parchment. The instant his eyes touched the words, he was seized—completely—by what he saw.
Adventurer: Qianshuo
Level: Lv. 1
Abilities: Strength: I0 | Endurance: I0 | Dexterity: I0 | Agility: I0 | Magic: I0
Development Abilities: None
Magic:Ittou Shura
(Forcibly concentrates all magic power and amplifies physical ability by dozens of times. While active, pale-blue flames ignite across the body and an extremely dense aura of magic becomes visible to the naked eye. After use, the body rapidly weakens.)
Duration increases as level and abilities rise.
Skill:Sword Technique Mimicry
(Can see through and learn most sword styles, fully mastering entire systems—including technique, patterns, and even how the opponent will respond to one's movements—then correcting every flaw within the enemy's swordsmanship, rewoven into an optimized form that can "upgrade" into higher-compatible sword arts.)
[Secret Sword Series]
Secret Sword Art: All-Cutting Myriad Forms · Long Night, No Dawn
First Secret Sword: Rhinoceros Strike
Second Secret Sword: Armor-Splitting Rend
Qianshuo stared, faintly dazed.
Every single entry—without exception—was bound to the sword.
This was beyond expectation. Far beyond.
"It suits you," Freya's voice sounded softly. "Both your magic and your skills."
Her gaze lingered on the description of Ittou Shura. She leaned in slightly, drawing close to his side. In an instant, a fragrant warmth surrounded his senses.
"As for this Ittou Shura… that must be the power you awakened in desperation when you slew the monster that day, wasn't it?"
She had witnessed it with her own eyes: the pale-blue flames consuming him, the blood-soaked struggle, and the brilliance of his soul. It truly embodied the name Ittou Shura.
"Yes."
Qianshuo nodded gently, relief threaded through his voice.
"I never expected that in such a dying struggle… there would be such a reversal."
Before a god, there was no point in lying. And before Freya, he had no reason to hide anything.
He didn't even realize how close she had drawn. His gaze remained fixed on the parchment as he unconsciously replayed the sensation from that day—the feeling of power that seemed capable of cutting through everything.
Perhaps… that was what people called "strength."
A strand of silver hair brushed his cheek.
Only then did Qianshuo return to himself, realizing the distance between them had become far too intimate. He turned slightly, puzzled.
"Lady Freya…?"
Seeing the pure, unblemished look in his eyes—untainted by even a trace of desire—Freya's gaze softened into a gentle smile.
She understood.
To this boy, she was already a revered elder figure.
That was fine.
What she desired wasn't "now."
It was the "future."
Besides… raising a child properly began from the earliest days. If she nurtured the bond carefully, everything would come naturally in time.
Ignoring his confusion, she lifted a finger and lightly tapped his forehead.
"For your training going forward—how will you arrange it?"
"The Familia's Battle Wilderness… or deeper Dungeon expeditions?"
At that, Qianshuo fell into thought.
He had already heard about Freya Familia's Battle Wilderness from Heith—a place where members sharpened themselves quickly through daily, brutal combat.
But to Qianshuo, the Dungeon was far better suited to his sword path.
Only the Dungeon allowed one to strike without restraint.
Its unknown dangers and crushing pressure—the despair, the constant threat of death—were the purest furnace for tempering a blade.
To him, swordsmanship was, at its core, a killing art.
Only in the most "pure" life-and-death struggle could it truly become sharper.
And now that he had joined Freya Familia, he could never swing his blade at his comrades.
That would be like sheathing a razor-edged sword and expecting it to cut.
A blade in a scabbard—who could it ever slay?
Sparring could polish technique, yes.
But remaining long-term in the Battle Wilderness, where he couldn't truly kill, would only dull his edge.
"I choose the Dungeon."
Qianshuo raised his eyes. His gaze was firm as he looked at Freya.
"It's filled with the unknown. I believe… that's the place best suited for my training."
The Battle Wilderness might be efficient, but it did not align with his pursuit of the sword—and it would be even harder there to refine the ruthless sharpness of Ittou Shura.
Even now, the sheer absurdity of Sword Technique Mimicry made his scalp tingle.
In his mind, countless sword styles were already being replayed, dismantled, corrected—every detail optimized and reconstructed.
So this… was the power of a god's Blessing.
"I respect your choice," Freya said gently.
She wasn't surprised.
This child was unlike the others.
He wasn't chasing her "favor."
He was chasing her expectation.
Then, her tone turned quietly warning.
"Still, you should understand—within our Familia, few comrades venture deep into the Dungeon."
She had granted him the right to choose, and she wouldn't interfere. She only wanted him to see the road ahead clearly.
In the early stages, perhaps a high-level adventurer could guide him—teach him the rules of the Dungeon and the nature of its monsters.
But eventually…
He would have to walk alone.
That was the "inevitable stage" of Dungeon exploration for members of Freya Familia.
"I understand, Lady Freya."
Qianshuo smiled faintly, his eyes holding no fear at all.
"Exploring the unknown is a kind of joy in itself."
And if he ran into difficulties on an expedition—he could always form a party with adventurers from other familias.
"You truly are a special child," Freya murmured, her smile deepening.
After a few more words, she told Qianshuo to return and rest.
She could see it plainly: his mind was surging, new comprehension of swordsmanship blooming inside him. He needed time to digest it all on his own.
When his figure vanished beyond the doors of the divine chamber, Freya pondered briefly—then instructed her attendants to summon Hedin.
"Lady Freya."
Hedin entered swiftly, bowed, then dropped to one knee. His expression was steady, filled with reverence.
"Qianshuo… I'm entrusting him to you," Freya said softly. "I've considered it carefully. You are the most suitable to be his teacher."
Hedin froze for a heartbeat, confusion flickering between his brows. The sudden appointment made her intent unclear.
But before he could ask, Freya handed him the parchment recording Qianshuo's Falna.
Hedin accepted it and read—line by line, word by word.
As he progressed, the confusion in his face was replaced by unmistakable astonishment. His fingers tightened unconsciously, crumpling the parchment slightly.
"This child…"
His voice remained calm, but the shock underneath was undeniable.
"He was born for the sword."
Whether magic or skills—everything was deeply bound to "sword."
It was proof of how scorching and pure Qianshuo's devotion to the sword path truly was.
And the description of Sword Technique Mimicry alone was enough to shake anyone.
It implied a ceiling that was nearly limitless.
In other words—
A monster.
A small monster who could keep learning, keep refining, keep rising without end.
Freya nodded, pleased, a satisfied warmth in her smile.
Who could have guessed that the boy she happened upon on the road… would be such a rare, uncut gem?
"I understand, Lady Freya," Hedin said, lowering his head in a solemn acceptance.
"Entrusting him to anyone else…" Freya murmured, stepping toward the floor-to-ceiling window. She stretched lazily, her posture mesmerizing, yet her voice carried an unspoken expectation—and a faint, lingering melancholy.
"…I wouldn't feel at ease."
"This child is yours to carve and temper. I hope… you can shape him into the form I desire."
The soft light of the chamber caught the ends of her hair.
And in the stillness, that complicated emotion quietly spread.
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