The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

Therefore, Edel was always worried that Arios would suddenly appear from nowhere to expose Vina and assist the kingdom in launching an attack on the empire.

As it turns out, Wiener is now telling her that what she was worried about didn't exist at all.

Now that Arios is no longer here, St. Freya Academy and the Holy Sword have the sole right to interpret the identity of the hero.

"cough!"

Wiener coughed lightly, pulling Adele back to reality.

"We are prepared to use the name of heroes to expose Lucien's conspiracy and end this internal strife within the empire. We will use the empire's own power to eradicate the demons within its borders."

"In this way, the academy will not have to get involved and can focus on guarding against the kingdom's backup plans."

“Once the empire is pacified, it will be time to settle accounts with the kingdom.” Vener’s words revealed an unwavering determination.

"You want the Empire to unify the continent of Fodor?" Jessica understood what Vina meant.

“I only want to resolve the millennia-long feud between the human and demon races once and for all,” Viner corrected.

Arios had told him that no new heroes would ever emerge in this world.

Instead of pinning our hopes on the wisdom of future generations, we should take advantage of the lingering prestige of the "brave warrior" title and solve all the problems.

He didn't want to leave any hidden dangers, nor did he want to see humanity fall into an endless battle with the demons again someday.

“I understand.” Jessica nodded.

She didn't dislike that Wiener had such ideals; in fact, she wanted to support him.

"But it will take a long time to achieve this. You're not planning to be her bodyguard forever, are you?"

"I need to make sure the Lafner family can protect themselves before I can leave," Viner stated, revealing his bottom line.

A spark is always fragile before it can ignite a prairie fire.

If he hadn't been lucky enough to arrive in time, the Lafner family would most likely have been destroyed by those four apostles.

He must ensure that this new force can be stabilized before he can confidently move on to other things.

“If that’s the case, I do have a solution.” With a flash of light, Tissalis reappeared. “How about having Jessica assist Edel?”

“Me?” Jessica was stunned for a moment.

Chapter 602 Vena: No one understands the Holy Sword better than me

"Lady Tilisa, what are you doing here!" Edel stood up abruptly, her voice filled with shock. "You weren't taken by the kingdom—"

"So little Vina didn't tell you that she rescued me?" Tilissa chuckled.

“We can talk about those things later, teacher. You just said—you want me to help her?!” Jessica’s voice suddenly rose, filled with disbelief.

"Didn't you want Vena to return to the academy as soon as possible?" Tilisa raised an eyebrow and asked. "Or are you just jealous because you see Vena and Edel together and want to separate them?"

“I…” Jessica opened her mouth, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore," Tilissa ruffled Jessica's hair, her smile full of affection. "My suggestion is based on fact."

"Since we are going to act in the name of the hero, it is essential to communicate with the academy. It's just a matter of who informs the academy first."

"Although Venere acted first and asked for permission later, for the sake of the Holy Sword, there is still a chance to persuade Lady Rhea to cooperate and help Edel end the civil war."

Since Vena is unable to leave because Snow Valley is currently struggling to fight off enemies of demonic level, having Jessica stay behind to hold the line naturally solves the problem.

"Since you're also wanted by the kingdom, staying here might be a win-win solution."

If the kingdom does not wish to immediately declare war on the empire, it is impossible for it to cross the border to cause trouble for Jessica.

"Wanted?" Adele was shocked again.

Just how much hatred do you two, teacher and student, have for the kingdom?

“Jessica killed the kingdom’s prime minister,” Venere explained in a low voice to Adele, “because they framed him first.”

“This pledge of allegiance is quite heavy,” Adele remarked, then reached out to Jessica, “Why don’t you take this opportunity to leave the academy and come assist me?”

"Stop dreaming." Jessica rolled her eyes at him, her tone cold but threatening. "Believe me or not, I'll take Vina away right now?"

"Hehe, of course I don't believe it."

Adele laughed confidently, letting the other party keep talking tough.

“Jessica,” Tilissa called again, her tone serious, “you are my most outstanding student. I’m keeping you here not only to assist you, but also to have you play a supervisory role. You should understand what I mean.”

Although it was Venus who proposed the purge of the court in the name of Arios, he underestimated the subtle influence of the title "Hero".

This subtle influence is like a double-edged sword.

This power is a double-edged sword; it can unite the people and boost morale, but it can also bring irreversible consequences.

"Lady Tilisa, I assure you, I will never do anything to dishonor the hero's reputation," Edel said immediately, understanding Tilisa's concerns.

“I’m willing to believe you,” Tilissa nodded slightly, her tone softening, “but what you represent now is no longer just yourself and the Black Eagles class.”

"...If that's the case, I'm willing to accept this mission." Jessica lowered her eyes and pondered for a long time before finally making up her mind.

She knew that only she could handle this task.

If it were Venus who were supervising Edelweiss, who knows what kind of trouble she would cause.

"Navina..."

Although receiving Jessica's help was already a pleasant surprise, Adele still hoped that Vina would stay and help her.

“He can return after he reports what happened here to the academy.” Tilisa seemed to have seen through something. “Is he so reluctant to part with Vena?”

"No, I was just thinking, what should we do if Venere leaves and a 'hero' is needed?" Edel hurriedly explained.

“Jessica is more than capable,” Vena finally said. “She is strong enough to deal with ordinary demons, and even if we encounter an insurmountable enemy, she can help you escape.”

"I will no longer run away from demons," Edel said earnestly.

“Let’s just consider it a strategic shift,” Viner rephrased, then looked at Jessica. “If she insists on acting impulsively, you know what to do.”

“I will take good care of Her Highness the Princess,” Jessica replied knowingly.

A chill suddenly ran down Edel’s spine. “I believe in Jessica’s abilities, but she’s not a true hero after all. What if she doesn’t handle the demon cleanly and gets exposed?”

“That’s easy,” Vena said, as if he had already figured out how to solve it. “I will forge a weapon for each of you, specifically designed to counter the demons.”

“Even the heroic legacy left by Tauronio—” Edel stopped abruptly, a look of realization crossing her face, “Vina, you haven’t already surpassed Tauronio, have you?”

“I can’t say for sure about his skill level, but he definitely doesn’t know the Holy Sword as well as I do.” Vena revealed a profound and inscrutable expression.

Although Escud is still sealed and cannot directly kill the demon, the weapon forged with the power of the Holy Sword can bypass this limitation.

If killing demons is used as the standard for verifying a hero, then Vena already has the ability to mass-produce heroes.

"So that's how it is..." A wave of emotions surged through Edel's heart.

She thought she valued Wiener enough, but she never imagined his potential was so unfathomable.

Just then, Jessica drew her White Snow from her chest and threw it at Vina without hesitation.

"You should know what kind of weapon I want."

“Of course.” Viner reached out and steadily caught the flying snowflakes from her sleeve.

The moment his fingertips touched the blade, a continuous stream of swordsmanship insights flooded into Gondorav's mind.

That was Jessica's combat experience and swordsmanship philosophy, every detail was crystal clear, allowing him to instantly understand Jessica's requirements for the new weapon.

“I will return it to you along with the new weapon.” Venere put away the Snow White Sleeve, then turned to Edel. “What about you? You can tell me your expectations and requirements for the weapon now.”

"Don't ask me, just do it your own way." Edel shook her head. "I trust you will forge the most suitable weapon for me."

“That’s quite a challenge, but a little challenge is good,” Viner replied with a light laugh.

He went to the bedside, reached out and pinched Escudo's nose, waking her from her light sleep.

"Hmm...it's Vena." Little E opened her eyes groggily, and after confirming it was Vena, she almost fell asleep again.

Wiener clasped his hands together and said, "I feel bad about it, but I'll have to trouble you again, little E."

"Since it's Wiener's request..."

Escudo rubbed his eyes, then transformed into the Holy Ring once more and quietly placed it on Vena's hand.

See you later!

Wiener waved his hand and fled the room as if he were escaping.

The room suddenly became quiet.

Only Adele and Jessica remained, standing facing each other.

As colleagues who will be working together in the future, we should have a good talk.

"What exactly is your opinion of Wiener?"

Jessica spoke first, her gaze fixed on Adele.

Chapter 603 The Strongest Ice-Type Zanpakuto

“If I weren’t some princess, but just an ordinary emblem user, I probably wouldn’t refuse the invitation to join the Silver Wolf Class.”

Adele's answer was irrelevant, yet a hint of regret lingered in her tone.

"I see..." Jessica understood the implication in her words.

After choosing the throne as her goal, Edel lost the right to be sentimental.

While gaining status and position, they also bear corresponding responsibilities and loneliness.

“Then let’s talk about the specifics of the collaboration,” Jessica said, getting straight to the point. “You don’t expect Vena to convince Lady Rhea with just words, do you?”

Venere might help Edelweiss out of personal friendship, but St. Freya Academy would not be so hasty.

For an alliance to be formed, many things must be agreed upon beforehand.

Since Venere couldn't bring herself to do it, then she would do it on her behalf.

“Alright.” Without saying anything more, Adel pulled out a contract scroll from her bosom and spread it out on the table. “Then let’s begin.”

The two men's attitudes instantly turned serious, as if their casual conversation had never happened, and an invisible tension filled the air.

Both sides understand that the upcoming negotiations are very likely to determine the future course of the negotiations.

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“Long time no see, Koffman,” Wiener greeted him familiarly.

"I've already tidied up the forging room for you." Kaufman, however, was already somewhat numb.

It's only been a few hours since we last met, how could his inspiration for forging not run dry?

"What are you planning to forge this time?" Kaufman asked curiously.

“I intend to forge two weapons that can kill the demon,” Vena confessed.

"You're joking, aren't you? Even if you don't want to reveal it, you don't have to make up this kind of news to scare me." Kaufman shook his head with a wry smile.

Only heroes and the legendary holy sword can truly kill a demon.

When Wiener asked to forge two blades, it sounded like a fantasy to anyone.

"Kofman, I see you've become complacent since you broke through to the Master Forging realm," Wiener said earnestly. "Aim high and you'll achieve something; aim low and you'll achieve something high. As a craftsman, if you don't even dare to imagine, how can you talk about surpassing yourself?"

These words struck Kaufman like a thunderbolt.

He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then a glimmer of light rekindled in his eyes.

Wiener did not disturb Kaufman's contemplation, but simply smiled with satisfaction before walking into the forging room.

He has squandered a lot of Kaufman's rare materials in the past two days.

If Kaufman can gain some insight from this, then it won't have been a complete waste.

Wiener closed the door to the forging room, then walked to the casting table and neatly arranged a row of black iron on it.

"Are you going to forge another ice-attribute weapon?" Escudo's voice came from the Holy Ring, tinged with curiosity.