Infinite Anime Strategy Guide

"Really? Where can I get Imperial Arms?"

Esdeath became excited upon hearing that she could possess abilities similar to Lin Yu's. However, Lin Yu's words were merely giving her a goal; without the support of Gaia and Alaya, he couldn't help her exchange for an ice-attribute power.

"Most of the Imperial Arms of the Empire have been lost, but I imagine there should still be some in the Imperial City. However, that's too far away, and obtaining them would definitely not be an easy task."

Lin Yu patted Esdeath's head again. He was already somewhat addicted to it. Just thinking about how this little girl, who was only up to his chest, would grow up to be a sadistic general made him instinctively want to bully her. Of course, if he didn't use his ice flames, it would be a different story who would bully whom.

Esdeath shook her head in dissatisfaction. She wasn't comfortable with someone moving around on her head. In the past, if someone had touched her head, it might have meant death!

"Uh, um, Esdeath, your house isn't in that direction, is it?"

Lin Yu was originally going to tease the girl, but his brows suddenly furrowed, and he pointed forward, as if he had discovered something.

"Yeah, what's wrong..."

Esdeath stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence because she could clearly see black smoke rising in that direction. Such thick black smoke could only have been caused by a fire, indicating that something major had definitely happened in the tribe!

"It happened!"

Esdeath cried out and prepared to rush out. Although the ice was moving at a fast speed, she didn't know how long it would take to get there, and she couldn't afford to wait!

Just as Esdeath was about to rush over, Lin Yu grabbed her arm, and almost instantly Lin Yu felt an unprecedented killing intent.

"open!"

Just two words, but they carried an unprecedented chill. Esdeath's icy blue eyes reflected undisguised hostility. If it weren't for her remaining rationality telling her that she was no match for this person, Esdeath would probably have attacked immediately!

"Don't move, running there is too slow!"

Lin Yu wrapped his arms around Esdeath's slender waist from behind, and then his magnificent ice-blue wings unfurled from his back!

With a single flap of his wings, Lin Yu carried Esdeath into the air. Knowing the importance of priorities, Lin Yu naturally unleashed his full speed. He had never intended to use Esdeath, so of course he couldn't stand by and watch Esdeath's tribe be harmed.

"Damn it, an attack by northern barbarians? It's already started!"

Lin Yu vaguely remembered that the original work mentioned Esdeath's past, but it didn't mention the specific time. He had just arrived in this world and hadn't thought about it at all. Who would have thought that it would be such a coincidence that an attack would be launched right after he arrived?

"Hopefully, it's not too late!"

With a sudden flap of its wings, the originally ice-blue wings were quickly dyed a noble purple, as if ink had been poured into a water vat, and its own temperament underwent a dramatic change.

The Flame of Sin—Pride!

The Flames of Sin that Lin Yu can currently use include the power-boosting Fury, the energy-devouring Gluttony, and the speed-maximizing Pride!

Holding Lin Yu in her arms, Esdeath keenly sensed the change in the person behind her. The already incredible speed increased once more, and the biting cold wind even made her eyes sting. However, the strong-willed Esdeath stared wide-eyed at her home getting closer and closer, but her heart grew heavier and heavier.

call out!

Lin Yu held Esdeath suspended in mid-air, but could only sigh slightly and wave his hand to extinguish the flames with a shower of frost. Below, the tents that resembled Mongolian yurts were riddled with holes, and thick smoke was billowing from these burning tents.

Around the tent, numerous corpses were scattered about. Esdeath broke free from Lin Yu's embrace and landed in the center of the camp from a high place. She frowned as she looked at everything, but when she looked in a certain direction, Lin Yu, who had exited the Sin Flame state, blocked her way.

Don't look.

Lin Yu shook his head, and Esdeath did not insist. Instead, she walked around silently, her eyes darting around as if trying to memorize all the tragic scenes.

Seeing this, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Behind him, in a tent, a large number of female corpses were piled up, their bodies in a mess...

[Finally, this is a scene from the manga; much of it was cut from the anime. I specifically reread the manga for these details, so how about some recommendations or rewards?] (To be continued.)

219. Agreement Reached [Two-in-One]

The flames flickered in the frigid air. Esdeath's small face revealed no emotion, but Lin Yu noticed that her small hands were clenched tightly. Even Esdeath, who believed in the principle of 'the strong rule and the weak perish,' was clearly not someone who could easily accept the death of a loved one.

Finally, Esdeath stopped in front of one of the corpses, which was pinned to the ground by several spears. In such a cold environment, the corpse had been frozen stiff and had obviously been dead for some time. Lin Yu looked at Esdeath with a hint of apology in his eyes.

If he hadn't suddenly appeared, Esdeath would have been able to arrive before her father died, following the original course of events in this world.

However, because of his appearance, the two battles took too much time, so much so that by the time they arrived, too much time had passed. Otherwise, Lin Yu would have had a way to heal those who were not completely dead.

"This weapon style should belong to a foreign tribe from the north."

Lin Yu sighed. He had already deprived Esdeath of the chance to see her father one last time, so he couldn't let her not even know who her enemy was.

"If you're willing, I can take you to get revenge. They shouldn't be far yet, at my speed..."

“No need.” Esdeath picked up a rapier from beside her father, then turned and walked away from the tribe without glancing at her dead kin. “I will avenge them myself!”

"Come with me for a moment."

Esdeath turned her head, revealing an expression Lin Yu had seen in anime before—cold, proud…and cruel!

The two walked away slowly, with Lin Yu quietly following behind her. As they walked further and further away, Lin Yu used his power to unleash a blizzard. The tribe, which had no survivors left, was instantly buried in the snow. This snow contained a small amount of his power, and no matter how much time had passed, he could accurately find this place. Regardless of whether Esdeath wanted to return here in the future, it would at least serve as a coordinate, and at the same time, it would protect the corpses of her people from the danger of the species.

Esdeath could sense everything happening behind her without turning around. Once they were far enough away, Esdeath held the only relic she had brought from the tribe and said to him, "Fight me, and use all your strength!"

"As you wish."

Lin Yu took a deep breath and said, "Tina, I'm counting on you."

Tina transformed into a vampire and appeared before Lin Yu. The greatsword 'Vampire', after being sublimated, was obviously incomparable to Esdeath's ordinary weapon, but Tina could control the power of the vampire herself, so it was not a problem to use it in battle.

Besides, he has already responded to Esdeath's request, so he won't hold back anymore. What she needs now is a thrilling battle!

"The Flame of Sin - Pride!"

Purple flames ignited from his body, and Lin Yu's eyes also emitted a bewitching purple light. In his normal state, he was no match for Esdeath, and using Ice Flame would be pointless. Therefore, activating the Flame of Sin was the most suitable choice.

"An interesting ability."

Esdeath's lips curled into a smile, but her eyes remained cold. She was by no means a person without emotions; it was just that she was used to sealing her emotions deep inside and never letting them show. Even though she believed in the demise of the weak, she still needed to vent!

"Then let's fight!"

Esdeath and Lin Yu launched their attacks almost simultaneously, their greatswords clashing against each other. If they lacked skill, they would make up for it with speed! This battle was not about winning or losing, but about fighting fiercely!

Pride's original sin enhances more than just speed. Strictly speaking, when speed reaches a certain level, strength will not be weak. Every swing makes Esdeath's hand sink, almost unable to withstand it. Such a battle only makes Esdeath's smile even wider. She knows very well that she cannot hurt Lin Yu, so she no longer holds back when she attacks.

Eyes, head, fingers, chest...

The slender sword thrust out swiftly and repeatedly. If she relaxed even slightly after completing the first phase of her attack, she would be met with a devastating blow from Lin Yu. The evenly matched battle allowed Esdeath to briefly forget the pain of her tribe's annihilation. Now, all she had to do was fight, fight, fight, fight!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

Esdeath's attacks are swift and fierce; she can always launch attacks from unexpected directions. The vampire sword in Lin Yu's hand is the strongest shield. The broad blade of the sword is like a shield, firmly protecting Lin Yu behind him. With just a slight shift, he can block Esdeath's attacks.

As for whether Tina could withstand it, Lin Yu wasn't too worried. He had asked Gaia before, and she said that even if Tina, in her giant sword form, was cut in half, she wouldn't be affected. Ultimately, Tina was now bound to him, Lin Yu. As long as Lin Yu had enough power to support her, Tina would be in no danger. This was also the premise for Lin Yu to fight freely. Otherwise, he would never have used the giant sword that Tina had transformed into to fight.

This was a long battle. Lin Yu was consciously suppressing the influence of Pride, which affected his speed. Overall, he was still at a disadvantage. However, this was not important. The essence of this battle was to help Esdeath vent her emotions. All he had to do was suppress Pride. If Pride affected his emotions and caused him to unleash his full power (using Ice Flame), it would be no fun.

Ding!

The vampire in Lin Yu's hand was finally knocked away by Esdeath's sword, and the rapier was also pressed against Lin Yu's throat. This stabbing move could very well kill him, but Lin Yu did not choose to use ice crystals to block it. He just smiled and stared at Esdeath, looking completely unguarded.

“Now we’re even.” Esdeath sheathed her rapier, the sinister glint in her eyes seemingly vanished. “You were just telling me before that you weren’t afraid of me being a bad person, but now you trust me so much?”

"I trust my judgment."

Lin Yu took two steps forward, and the two of them were almost touching. He looked down at the future sadistic queen who only reached his chest.

"My words still stand. I will remain here for the time being. I trust you won't mind being my opponent, will you?"

Esdeath tilted her head slightly: "With pleasure!"

As expected, Lin Yu instinctively placed his hand on Esdeath's head and started rubbing it again. Since meeting Shana, he had become increasingly accustomed to rubbing the heads of girls shorter than himself, after all, the feel was really good!

Don't rub my head like that!

Esdeath shook her head as if trying to break free from Lin Yu's grasp, but unfortunately she failed.

"Hehe, you'll get used to it, you'll get used to it."

Yeah, you get used to it. Back when Shana was so proud and tsundere, she was so unhappy when she first slept with Lin Yu. After being used as a body pillow by Lin Yu, she chased him for several blocks. But after a while, even when she was awake, she would only struggle symbolically a couple of times before becoming obedient when Lin Yu held her to sleep.

The thought of having the chance to train this sadistic queen in the future made Lin Yu a little excited, but considering that she probably wouldn't be in a good mood for a while, she was relatively restrained.

"Onii-chan, Tina wants a head pat too."

A soft, cute voice sounded beside her, and Esdeath instinctively wanted to jump away, but Lin Yu held her head down and she failed.

As soon as Lin Yu turned his head, he saw Tina looking at him with a forced smile. Her eyes were slightly closed and then opened again. Although this girl had gotten rid of the influence of the owl factor, she still seemed to have not been able to change her sleep schedule. This time was midnight for her.

"Okay, Tina, you can touch it too!"

Both Lin Yu and Tina, one big and one small, wore expressions of enjoyment. The former was simply indulging in a hand gesture, while Tina was genuinely enjoying the caresses.

"who is she?"

Esdeath looked puzzled; she had no idea when the little girl had appeared.

"Let me introduce you. This child's name is Tina Sprantt, just call her Tina. As for her identity... you could say she's one with me!"

Isn't that right? Tina now exists solely by relying on Lin Yu. She can be called a familiar, a vassal, or even a servant, since she simply cannot refuse Lin Yu's orders.

Of course, no matter what, Lin Yu always treated Tina like a younger sister. He relied on Tina to get by during the time when Shana was not around. After all, Lin Yu had a terminal illness that he would die without a loli body pillow, and he was beyond cure!

"One with you?"

Esdeath looked at the two of them with suspicion. Lin Yu smiled and patted Tina's head. The latter obediently transformed into the giant sword 'Vampire'.

"She is that sword?!"

Esdeath couldn't help but be surprised this time. The North was still very remote, and they were completely unaware of the existence of Imperial Arms, let alone a living person like Tina turned into a sword.

The records of Imperial Arms in this era have become very vague, so Lin Yu is not worried at all about Tina's existence being inexplicable. In short, just giving her the name of an Imperial Arms will solve everything. However, it will take some effort to convince Esdeath, since she has no idea what an Imperial Arms is. She had only heard Lin Yu mention the Ice Imperial Arms before.

"Could she be one of the Imperial Arms you mentioned?" Esdeath's memory and associative abilities were clearly quite good. Just as Lin Yu was planning how to fool her, she had already thought of Imperial Arms herself.

"Although Tina is a bit special, the nature of her situation is pretty much the same."

Lin Yu smiled and ruffled Tina's hair. In his heart, Tina was not comparable to any Imperial Arms; she was absolutely the most precious treasure he possessed!

He knew this, and so did Tina. Otherwise, Tina wouldn't have given up her existence as a human being and transformed into a sword that belonged only to Lin Yu. This sacrifice was immense; she had almost abandoned everything that belonged to her!

"I see. But apart from the amazing ability to transform into a sword, it doesn't seem to have anything special about it?"

Esdeath is a pragmatist; what others say is one thing, whether she believes it or not is another.

"Tina, show this girl what you've got."

Lin Yu smiled sinisterly. It's not that he was saying this, but without using the Black Flame, he might not be a match for this little girl. Tina could use all of Lin Yu's power except for the Sin Flame, and with her own special abilities, her strength was definitely not to be underestimated!

"Ok!"

Although Tina was quite sleepy, she still nodded with effort, stretched out her fair little hand and slashed forward. A visible sword mark shot out and shredded a huge rock in the distance into powder!

After merging with the vampire, Tina gained all of the vampire's abilities and made full use of them. If the vampire could only injure its target after making contact, Tina can now control this power on her own.