"Are you sure you're fine walking around Edward?" Leonard was surprised since he knew Ed had a weak body. He had no idea how strong Ed had become.
"Yes, I was lucky enough to get healed," Ed told him the 'truth'.
"Then that calls for celebration hahaha!" Leonard seemed like a cheery fellow.
Both Ed and Leonard entered Arthur's office.
"You're back, Leonard" Arthur got up and welcomed Leonard. It was the first time Ed saw him leave his desk. It seemed like Arthur held his friend in high regards.
"How was your trip?" Arthur immediately asked for details. He didn't mind Ed hearing them even if it wasn't good news.
"It was successful. The country agreed for a trade route to be opened between us. They also told me some important information."Leonard looked at Ed and continued speaking.
"There will be a new academy opening up to nobles from all countries. Every country will be sending their best to study there."
"So the best in the school will be able to raise the country's name even further..." Arthur looked troubled. Their country was still weak and small so they had to improve their reputation anyway possible.
"Sebas! Call Eric here" Sebas was the name of the butler that was always near Arthur's door.
A few minutes later Eric came in.
Leonard repeated what he said again in front of Eric. The latter also understood the importance and of such a school.
Ed was standing there waiting for his chance to leave the office. He had a bad feeling in his heart. Suddenly Arthur and Eric looked at Ed and he got shivers.
"I recommend we send Ed," Eric said without any hesitation. Although he had a higher cultivation then Ed he didn't have the confidence to beat him. He also felt he would do better in school compared to him.
"Why do you say that?" Arthur thought the same but still wanted Eric to tell him.
"He is a better choice" Eric spoke while looking at Ed. "I also want to get even stronger here at the sect!" He continued.
"I'm sorry your majesty but I don't believe the young master to be fit for such a place" Leonard who was quiet suddenly interjected. "All the countries will be sending their best. Everyone is guaranteed to be very strong, I do not think master Ed can keep up" Leonard didn't know about Ed's achievements so he had his reasons to be doubtful.
'Nice job Leonard!' Ed who was at the side and couldn't reject his father and brother's words secretly gave his thumbs up to Leonard.
"If you have any doubts about his strength, then you can fight him yourself!" Arthur suggested something irrational. "Ed! don't hold back on him!"
The group moved to the training area. Ed had planned to lose easily so he could get away from such a troublesome matter. 'What school?! What academy?! I just want to be free in this world!'
"Raikou you can sit back as well" Ed spoke and Leonard looked at him like he was a crazy person talking to himself. Suddenly Raikou got out of Ed's shadow and his aura sent shivers down Leonard's spine. 'He got even stronger' Even Arthur was surprised by such an aura.
Leonard suddenly felt like he shouldn't take it easy on Ed. 'I might be the one needing a doctor if I don't take this seriously'.
They were using wooden swords. No one wanted to mortally injure the other.
Seeing that Ed was using two swords, Leonard was surprised. It was a rare skill after all.
"Begin!" Arthur's voice echoed and the two moved. Ed was faster and conjured some wind balls. He threw them at the ground and got the dust to rise. Leonard put up his guard and took a defensive stance with his sword.
Because the dust was blocking his view, He didn't see Ed activating his Sharingan. He could still sense his presence so he knew where he was.
Suddenly some fire arrows were about to hit Leonard but he knocked them easily. Ed kept this up for a little until he noticed the dust was about to clear up.
He then rushed ahead. His movement skill had improved so his speed was even more impressive. Leonard noticed Ed coming so he looked at him. More accurately he looked into his eyes.
He soon came to regret his decision since Ed used a Genjutsu on him. Leonard felt dazed and dropped his guard.
"Taka Nami!" Ed jumped and used a skill from his Two-sword style. This produced a gust of wind that was further enhanced by his Wind magic and knocked the dazed Leonard back.
Ed then used his Wind-Fire combo on his swords and shouted "Nanajuni Pound Ho!" Although Ed still couldn't use air-projectiles because his strength was lacking, he could mimic the skills by applying magic.
The circular fire slash was about to hit Leonard when it seemed like he got back his senses. "Haaah!" Leonard used a Qi shout similar to Arthur's and knocked back the slash.
"You deserve my respect young master Ed. You've improved beyond my wildest imagination!" Leonard praised Ed and seemed to be getting serious. Ed noticed this and got tense.
The fight lasted a bit longer but Ed soon got exhausted since he had to use all his skills and abilities just to keep up with Leonard. Just then, Arthur announced the end of the test.
"Well, what do you think Leonard?" Arthur had a smirk on his face.
Leonard knew he was pranked by his best friend and couldn't help but feel irritated. However, he had to admit Ed's strength. "I have no issues with him going!"
"Woof!" Raikou went to Ed's side and licked his face as if telling him 'Good job!' Ed couldn't help but chuckle.
Eric on the side seemed even more determined to get stronger. He wanted to advance. He wanted to get stronger than his brother!
"By the way, father. I hunted another strong monster and wish to sell it" Ed withdrew the carcass of the beast from his Inventory and didn't notice the three's faces. They were shocked since an item box was a rare skill and only Becky whom they knew had it. However, they just chalked it up as Ed's weirdness.
The beast was a crocodile-like lizard and seemed strong. Arthur appraised it and promised Ed he would sell it soon.
Hello everyone! Ed seems to be heading to an academy!
It's the famous school arc hahahah!
Enjoy the chapter and if you notice some mistakes please point them out :)
Ed found out later that he had 1 month and a half before the academy starts. He spent 1 week hunting in the forest but he didn't meet any strong monsters so he didn't level up. He spent another week perfecting the control of his skills and abilities as well as thinking of new combinations.
He had managed to accumulate ten Gacha tickets from his hunts and some minor missions that popped up during these two weeks. Now he was in his room ready to make some draws.
"System use 5 tickets on skills, 2 on function and 3 on armor" Ed made his choices while considering his current state, he needed more skills than anything else.
[Drawing please wait]
*Ding*
Obtained Blacksmith, Pharmaceutical, Zero sign, Cooking, Fire magic, 2xUpgrade card, Leather jacket, Leather pants and Linen underwear.
"System how come I got the Fire magic again?" Ed was happy with most of what he got except the Fire magic. He decided to ignore the underwear that he got once more.
[Duplicates always exist. Else you would have gotten only 1 upgrade card] The system made sense as always. Ed crushed all new skills that he got.
Blacksmith (Legendary): Full mastery.
Able to craft any weapon. Able to add enchantments to weapons.
Pharmaceutical (Legendary): Full mastery.
Able to make all kinds of medicinal pills and potions.
Zero sign (Mythical): Able to erase presence. Even the most advanced sensors wouldn't be able to notice you while touching them. Able to use for a limited time only.
Cooking (Epic): Full mastery.
Able to cook any dish.
Ed was very excited. He had gotten 2 legendary skills and a mythical ability. This alone made his powers skyrocket even more. 'I probably won't have any good luck anytime soon' Ed looked bitter since he felt like he exhausted all his luck just now. Ed also had a complete Leather outfit now. This meant his armor was now complete.
"Master Ed, his highness calls for you" Becky called Ed and informed him that his father requested him.
Ed went over quickly since he knew something was up. He was afraid something bad had come up again.
"Ed sorry for calling you when you're relaxing, but something has come up" Arthur looked worried.
"What happened, father?" Ed got tense as well.
"Our country is losing money. Our crops are barely surviving, which means poor people might starve!" It was indeed an emergency.
"What crops are we trying to grow?"
"Peas, Shallots and spring onions mostly. The other crops are doing okay"
"Then we need to change the crops. We are in spring now, those are winter crops. We should try to grow lettuce, radishes, beets, and carrots. They would be better in this case" Ed used his old world knowledge to help his father. Arthur was in deep thought.
'System what can I do about the lack of money.' Ed, however, had no idea how to make money so he asked his system.
[Host can make magic weapons or pills and sell them.]
'Magic weapons what are those?'
[They are weapons that can channel Qi or allow the person to use magic they are not compatible with. To make such weapons, Host needs magic stones]
'Where can I get them?'
[Hunt King establishment monsters or buy the stones]
'So that's the reason why those monsters sell for so much' Ed finally knew why such monsters could turn in so much profit.
"Father how about you purchase weapons and magic stones so I can make magic weapons. I'm certain they would sell for a lot!" Ed proposed his plan to Arthur.
"Magic weapons?! You can make them?!" Arthur was surprised since blacksmiths who could make such weapons were rare.
'Well I could make them since this morning' Ed chuckled in his mind.
Arthur trusted Ed and used his plan. He also purchased several weapons and magic stones and gave them to Ed. Ed was now in a secluded room working on the magic weapons.
He would use his fire magic instead of a furnace so he was much more efficient.
To make magic weapons Ed crushed the stones into a fine powder and heated the weapon. He then would make etchings on the weapon using Wind magic. afterward, he would pour the powder on the etchings making it fuse with the sword and decorate it.
This process seemed easy to Ed but was actually incredibly difficult. If not for his blacksmith skill he would not succeed even once.
Ed spent two weeks making weapons. Each of those weapons could be sold for up to 20.000 gold coins, this saved the financial situation of the country for now. As for the food situation the crops were growing up quickly and with no issues. Ed felt it was too fast for the crops to grow, but he thought it had something to do with the Qi in this world.
Ed now had two weeks before the academy started. He didn't find any worthy monsters in the forest near the city so he decided to leave the city. Ed proposed his idea to Arthur.
"You won't try to run away and act like you couldn't reach the academy, right Ed?" Arthur shot a questioning look at Ed.
"Of course not father hahaha..." Ed had beads of sweat rolling down his cheek. 'He saw right through me!' Ed planned to act as if he got lost or forgot to count the days to try and run away from the academy but that seemed impossible now.
"Alright, then you can leave. However, you can't take anyone with you since the academy stressed on individual might. Sadly Becky can't leave with you" Arthur was concerned but Ed was rejoicing inside. He always wanted freedom more than security.
Ed left Arthur's office and headed to his room. He had to prepare for the journey ahead of him.
In his room, Ed summoned Suika and called Raikou. He began to explain his situation to them. Suika got excited at the thought of travel while Raikou simply trusted Ed with all decisions.
Ed then used his 2 Upgrade cards on his Seikūken and it evolved into the Ryūsui Seikūken. Although it was only level one, this was an increase in Ed's hand to hand combat even if he didn't know any martial arts.
"Sorry Suika you will have to wait for a bit longer before evolving" Ed apologized to Suika since he seemed like he neglected her.
"Suu~~!" Suika didn't seem like she minded at all. She was happy enough just being with Ed.
Hello everyone. Blacksmithing and Pill making are a necessity for Mcs right?
I hope you enjoy the chapter leave a comment in case you spot a mistake and leave so i would know what to change^^.
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