"One spell, two skills?!" Hephaestus exclaimed in shock. "And one of them is an undecipherable skill?"
An adventurer's "ability stats" are numerical values generated by parameterizing the Divine Grace system. These include basic abilities, development abilities, magic, and skills, while the level represents the overall strength.
The information about ability values is the result of long-term verification and analysis over the millennia since the gods descended, so there are still possibilities in adventurers that even the gods cannot fathom.
The basic abilities are Strength, Endurance, Dexterity, Agility, and Magic. Each dimension has a numerical range of 0-999, represented by letters from I to S, with a total of 10 levels (I: 0-99, ..., A: 800-899, S: 900-999). Experience gained through training or combat increases proficiency; the more frequently a skill is practiced, the higher the proficiency and evaluation. Generally, the upper limit for a basic ability is 999, or S.
Development abilities are gained with a probability upon leveling up. Currently, they include Hunter, Forging, Poison Resistance, Magic, Healing, Mysticism, and so on. The skills that appear are related to the situation the adventurer encountered before leveling up. For example, if the adventurer encountered many poisonous plants or monsters that released poisonous substances before leveling up, the Poison Resistance skill may appear during leveling up. The conditions for obtaining the skills are not yet fully clear.
Anyone who has just received divine favor has a fixed level, ability value, and development ability of Lv.1, all of which are 0 or empty. However, an extremely rare number of people possess magic and skills from the outset.
This is a very rare occurrence, especially since one has just received divine grace and already possesses multiple spells and skills.
More importantly, both [Unlimited Blade Works] and [Oath of Protection] are rare skills that Hephaestus has never seen before no, they should be called unique skills!
"Is this the unknown of the lower realm?" Even the gods couldn't help but get excited.
It is said that Finn Timner, the leader of the Loki Familia, also possessed multiple spells or skills immediately after receiving the blessing. This dwarf adventurer is now a renowned Lv.6 adventurer in the Labyrinth City, with the title of "Hero".
Hephaestus read with great interest the details of the boy's magic and skills.
Unlimited Blade Works
Summoning Magic
Using magic to materialize the mirror images and replicas of real-world objects.
Enhance the magic effect based on your understanding of the projected objects.
Projecting swords and similar items greatly reduces the amount of magic power required, allowing for casting without incantation.
First-order chanting
[ Projection, begin (Trace on)]
Second-order chanting
[Identifying Creative Concepts]
Define the basic framework
Replicating the material
Imitation manufacturing technology
Empathic growth experience
Reproduce accumulated years and months
Surpassing and completing numerous projects
At this very moment, the sword that embodies all of fantasy is complete.
Third-level chanting lyrics
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"A summoning spell that projects objects, and it even has three levels of incantation. Is the third level not yet released...?" Hephaestus exclaimed, "Shirou, I must say, my Familia is indeed the most suitable for you."
To better unleash the power of Unlimited Blade Works, one must increase their understanding of the projected objects, and the best way to understand weapons and equipment is undoubtedly to forge them by hand.
Moreover, besides forging, referencing the achievements of other craftsmen, or receiving personal instruction from high-level craftsmen or even the God of Forging, are all ways to rapidly improve this [Unlimited Blade Works].
"I'm even getting a little excited and want to forge a 'Sword of God' myself to see if I can replicate this magic!" Hephaestus exclaimed.
Her gaze shifted to the skills, one of which was undecipherable [? ??? ? ? ? ? ]. This wasn't the first time this had happened, likely meaning the skill hadn't fully awakened yet, and might be unlocked with adventures or leveling up.
Of course, it's also possible that the skill itself has a self-limiting feature, such as the skill having an effect that makes it "unreadable," but this possibility is too low.
Hephaestus looked at another skill, [Oath of Protection].
[Oath Under the Snow]
Immune to charm; when protecting others, attack power and durability are increased, and magic and skill effects are enhanced.
When there is a bond with the protected object, attack power, durability, and agility are greatly increased, and the effects of magic and skills are greatly increased.
When you have a close bond with the person you are protecting, all your abilities are enhanced, your ability growth is accelerated, your ability cap is broken, and the effects of your magic and skills are enhanced.
Skill effects increase based on the number and strength of bonds.
Hephaestus was speechless for a moment.
This skill, well, it's undoubtedly an extremely powerful skill, but there seems to be a subtle aura emanating from it.
"...Shirou."
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"
"You have the potential to become the king of the harem!"
"ha?"
"No, it should be, I should strive to become the king of the harem!"
"ha?!"
Hephaestus chuckled, her slightly narrowed eyes seemingly swirling with immeasurable divine power.
"[The Oath of Protection]... It's like a 'hero'. What kind of person does this child want to protect?"
Shirou Emiya watched as the goddess Hephaestus threw the paper bearing his stats into the fire to burn, his feelings a complex mix of emotions.
To be honest, he had somewhat anticipated that he might possess magic or skills related to [projection], since it was a move he had used repeatedly in his final battle in his previous life, and the actions of projection were ingrained in his very bones.
The skill "Oath of Protection" is probably a result of his decision to abandon "Partners of Justice" and choose "Sister" instead, which is a "sublimation" of his subsequent actions.
To defeat six heroic spirits in one night for the sake of a girl, and then continue fighting until he burned himself out, looking back now, it really was quite reckless.
However, what exactly constitutes a "close bond"? A "sister" definitely qualifies, but beyond that...
The goddess Hephaestus teased Shirou with her special skill, "Oath of Protection," before her tone changed.
"Shirou, I have locked and hidden your stats, but there are ways to unlock them. Be careful to protect your back and do not reveal or expose the skill [Oath of Protection]."
"The spell 'Unlimited Blade Works' cannot be hidden once it is used, but it's best not to reveal skills," Hephaestus said, but then she changed the subject and smiled.
"However, even if you are exposed, don't worry too much, your clan will protect you."
This is the advantage of being a top-tier family. Although the Hephaestus Familia is not the strongest in terms of combat power, its advantages in production and commerce mean that even the three strongest families dare not easily offend the Hephaestus Familia, the city's strongest and largest weapons merchant.
How many Fali do you have to dare oppose my Hephaestus Familia! Adventurer, you don't want to fight monsters with inferior weapons, do you?
"Oh, right, let me introduce you first, our commander "
"boom!"
The loud explosion interrupted the chief god's words. Emiya felt the ground shake a few times, and a cloud of dust fell on the head of the goddess Hephaestus.
" Tsubaki." The main god took a deep breath and let out a long sigh.