The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

"Yes, since Jessica is comfortable using it, let's not make too many changes to it."

Vina smiled slightly, then drew out the White Snow from her sleeve.

With a soft hum from the sword, the White Cloud Punishment mode was instantly activated, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Under his control, dense cold air was poured into the black gold cold iron.

"Click——"

The sudden drop in temperature was too much for even the ancient cold iron to withstand, and fine cracks began to appear on its surface, gradually spreading outwards.

But Viner did not stop. With a gentle wave, the ice shards that had broken off due to the pressure were blown away.

Only the core materials with the toughest texture, capable of withstanding extreme cold, are left.

The furnace temperature was clearly insufficient to melt these crystals.

"Little E." Vena called softly, and Escud immediately understood and began to transform, instantly becoming the appearance of the Goddess of the Palace.

The Holy Sword not only records the combat styles and experiences of all the trial participants, but it can even replicate every weapon they have ever seen.

During the process of nurturing Nishidono, she also mastered its abilities, which is why she was able to freely transform into human form.

With a gentle swing of his sword, Vena's blade emitted a scorching orange light.

After extraction, the black iron melts into a pool of molten iron at high temperatures, emitting a strange chill as it flows.

With focused attention, Wiener whispered, "Condense."

Moisture in the air quickly condensed and took shape, forming a hollow, sword-shaped ice sculpture.

This ice sculpture is crystal clear yet exceptionally sturdy, making it an excellent mold.

Wiener slowly poured the molten iron into the ice sculpture mold. The hot liquid froze and took shape the instant it stopped flowing as it was filled.

The interplay of cold and heat creates a wondrous balance.

After completing this step, Escudo transformed back into the shape of a forging hammer, hovering in the air, awaiting the next step.

"Snapped!"

Without hesitation, Wiener swung his forging hammer, striking the ice sculpture—a work of art—with blow after blow.

With a crisp sound of ice shattering, the aura of a holy sword seeped into the blade.

After countless refinements, the original rough shape gradually became smooth and sharp, eventually forming an ice blade that exudes a chilling aura.

Wiener reached for the blade, made a small cut in his palm, and smeared the blood onto the blade.

In an instant, a thin layer of frost quickly covered the surface of the blade, and the deep blue light emanating from within was as if it had sealed away the entire polar night sky.

Escudo emerged from the Holy Ring, gazing at the weapon she and Vena had forged together, and exclaimed, "This sword far surpasses the Admira forged by Tauronio."

"If I couldn't do this with your help, it would be too embarrassing." Venere smiled slightly, gripping the hilt of the knife and feeling the power surging within it.

Where the blade pointed, a chilling aura swirled, silent yet deadly, as if even light could freeze.

"Hyourinmaru, complete."

At this moment, Vener was unaware that just as he finished forging, a heavy snowfall suddenly fell within a three-mile radius of the forge.

It was as if the heavens and earth were offering their blessings for the birth of Hyōrinmaru.

"What are you planning to forge next?" Escudo asked curiously.

“As for Edel, I plan to forge an axe-spear for her,” Venere replied, her tone thoughtful.

Because the temperature inside the forging chamber was too low, even the furnace was difficult to light, so Vina decided to put away Hyōrinmaru first.

No matter how he tried, the Vulture Crown Ring did not respond.

"Uh..."

Wiener was stunned; this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Clearly, Hyōrinmaru has surpassed the standard of ordinary iron, and even a storage ring cannot contain it.

“Leave it to me.” Escudo seemed to have anticipated this outcome.

She separated a golden ray of light, gently enveloped Hyōrinmaru, and then absorbed it into her body.

"Then I'll leave it to you." Viner smiled with relief.

The heat emanating from Escudo gradually dispelled the chill in the forging chamber, and the cold air was replaced by a warm current.

Wiener stood before the casting platform, conceiving his next forging plan.

A prototype of an axe-spear that combines power and magic, based on the Axe of Amru, and suited to Edel's fighting style, had already emerged in his mind.

"That's settled then."

A slight smile played on Viner's lips; he was now completely confident.

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"Hyōrinmaru:

Weapon type: Sword

Weapon Rank: S

Usage restrictions: Jessica, Vina

characteristic:

Celestial Phenomenon: The strongest ice-type Zanpakuto, capable of controlling not only moisture in the air but also the weather within a ten-mile radius. The wielder can freely alter the battlefield environment, placing enemies in an extremely cold domain.

Six-Ice Formation: Sets up six ice nodes on the ground to form a formation, freezing enemies within it.

Vacuum Ice Blade: A combination of spatial manipulation ability and the icy power of Hyōrinmaru, creating a vacuum layer in the gaps of ice, with each ice blade containing the effect of tearing space.

Bankai: Daiguren Hyōrinmaru: Hyōrinmaru releases a wide range of cold air, creating an ice dragon with enormous ice wings extending from the wielder's wrist to assist in attack and defense.

Chapter 604 Delivery

"I entrust this Hyōrinmaru to you."

Wiener solemnly handed this masterpiece to Jessica.

After being forged and nurtured by the Holy Sword, Hyōrinmaru also absorbed the aura of Escudah.

Aside from blacksmiths like Vena who have a deep understanding of the Holy Sword, or demons who have been killed by the Holy Sword itself, no one else can distinguish it from the Holy Sword based on its aura alone.

"I will use it well."

Jessica took Hyōrinmaru, slowly drew the blade, and a deep blue aura instantly spread out.

She carefully examined the shimmering light flowing along the blade, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

A moment later, Jessica sheathed her knife, took a parchment scroll from her bosom, and handed it to Venus.

"These are the terms of the alliance that I discussed with Edel. Take them back to Lady Rhea for review. As soon as Lady Rhea signs and agrees, we will know immediately."

"it is good."

Wiener carefully put the scroll away and then turned to Edel.

"What about mine?" Adele smiled and reached out her hand to Vina, her eyes filled with anticipation.

“Your casual request has given me quite a headache.” Venus summoned a long-handled axe from her ring and handed it to Edel.

The axe-spear exudes an ancient and majestic aura, its blade as sharp as frost.

As soon as Adele touched the weapon, she felt a warmth in her palm. At the same time, the emblem on her body also heated up slightly, as if it were resonating with the weapon.

"What is this?" she asked, looking at Vina with a puzzled expression.

“I saw the Axe Saint wielding the Axe of Amru in the Trial Space, and I used that weapon as a reference, adding some of my own understanding, to forge this Scorching Demon Slayer,” Vina explained.

"It's actually an ancestor." Edel instantly realized, and focused even more intently on experiencing and comprehending the power within.

“Besides being used for melee combat, this axe-spear also has excellent magic conduction capabilities, making it equally suitable as a magic staff,” Vena continued, introducing the axe-spear’s advantages. “Try calling its name in your mind.”

“I’ll give it a try.” Adele followed the advice, closed her eyes, and silently chanted, “Scorch the Demon.”

The next moment, the axe-spear suddenly emitted light, transforming into a stream of light that covered her entire body, instantly turning into a fantastical kimono.

The feather robe shimmered with a pale golden light, exuding an indescribable sacred aura.

"Amazing."

After trying it out for a while, Adele discovered that beneath the seemingly light and airy appearance of this feathered robe lay a powerful protective force, even more robust than any armor she had ever seen.

“It seems it has accepted you,” Vena nodded in satisfaction, her gaze falling on Edel. “With this, you can not only withstand attacks from powerful enemies, but also enhance your magical output. Even if a demon comes, it won’t be so easy to win.”

In terms of sheer power, the Burning Demon Slayer is far inferior to the Hyōrinmaru.

On the one hand, the difference in strength is too great. No matter how much Venere tries to make up for it, it is impossible for Edel to immediately have the ability to defeat the demon.

So, as a second-best option, she was given the ability to avoid immediate defeat when facing demons.

When Vena was forging the Scorching Demon, he had Escudo infuse it with an extra memory.

If Edel can fully grasp this combat experience, she won't be too far from reaching the level of an Axe Saint.

Adele clenched her fist, feeling the power surging within her. The strange sensation of becoming one with her weapon boosted her confidence.

A smile played on her lips, her eyes sparkling with excitement: "This is truly a pleasant surprise."

"During my absence, you should be able to cooperate well, right?"

Viner's gaze swept back and forth between Adele and Jessica, tinged with worry.

Adele and Jessica exchanged a glance and nodded knowingly to each other.

“After all, she stayed behind to help me.” Adele smiled slightly, her tone relaxed yet firm. “I’ll be patient with minor issues for Venus’s sake.”

“I’ll keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn’t do anything reckless,” Jessica replied earnestly. “But when you get back, you must explain things clearly to Lady Rhea. This alliance is of great significance and cannot afford any mistakes.”

“Okay, wait for my good news,” Viner replied.

Seeing that Venus was ready, Jessica waved her hand and activated the long-distance teleportation array beneath Venus's feet.

The intricate magical patterns lit up instantly, emitting a dazzling blue light.

“I will teleport you towards the academy as far as I can; the rest of the distance is up to you,” Jessica reminded her.

This makeshift teleportation array was rather rudimentary, and the two locations were also quite far apart.

She alone was not enough to send Vener directly to the academy.

“That’s enough,” Wiener nodded.

The next second, his figure disappeared in front of the two of them.

"Phew—" Jessica let out a long sigh of relief, clearly having exhausted a lot of energy from casting the spell just now.

"Then we can't fall behind on our side either."

Adele straightened her clothes, composed herself, and strode outside.

Outside the mansion, the entire Iceblade Knights were fully prepared for battle, with even Feld standing beside his horse, waiting for Edel's orders.

A cold, sharp light flashed continuously between the armor and weapons.

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“Jessica is still angry,” Viner suddenly said.

"Why do you say that?" Tilissa's voice came from the Holy Ring.

“If we weren’t angry, we wouldn’t be here,” Viner said with a wry smile.

Whether it was a transmission malfunction or not, Venus was sitting in the sky when she suddenly realized she was falling rapidly.

“Once the teleportation distance exceeds the limit, some unexpected things will always happen. Besides, it’s not like you have no other way.” Tilissa was quite used to this situation.

"That's right."

Vena pulled the Temple of the Netherworld from the Holy Ring, and in an instant, a pair of fiery red wings sprouted from its back, steadily stopping its descent.

"Could you tell me which direction the academy is in?"

"Due east."