I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life - I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life chapter 46

part 46

Even Venon, who had a soft spot for Lucia from the same Celia, had to acknowledge Ji-en’s performance.

‘That skill, in a freshman?’

Freshmen can’t participate in the real Gate. At most, they can only engage in a virtual Gate. Hence, freshmen, lacking experience, find it hard to compare with sophomores.

‘But what about this one…’

Combat, judgment, experience.

Even to Venon, a Level 5 Saber, Ji-en was a monster with all three qualities perfectly aligned.

‘It’s no wonder Mr. Bluema took an interest…’

Bluema himself was watching the screen with a grave expression.

‘Celia’s team play or Ji-en’s solo run. But that alone will never be enough to beat Lucia. After all, the harmony of the party is what’s important.’

Having finished his thoughts, Bluema smiled faintly.

“It’s impossible to take your eyes off the juniors’ abilities. I’d like to scout them for our guild right away.”

“That’s right. Even compared to a Level 3 active combatant, there’s no discrepancy in close combat skills!”

Upon hearing Venon’s words, Bluma let out a snicker.

“Just a 3rd-class active? And to think they said 5th-class…”

Bluma had an accurate grasp of Gian’s abilities.

Even the reasons behind the minor movements and the secrets packed into each strike.

“A 4th-class would be a piece of cake too. And that last technique, wasn’t it more like a skill than magic?”

The power of the Stigma, magic.

It’s not strange for a first-year to use magic. But a skill is an unknown power. Typically, Sabers acquire skills postnatally through the Gate.

“It’s incredibly rare, but there are cases where one learns a skill without entering the Gate…”

That’s a fortune counted on one’s fingers.

Yet, her prediction was spot on. Gian had acquired the skill due to the memories of his past life.

Whether by coincidence or fate, luck was on Gian’s side.

“The other contestants are just pitiful now. The only competition left is from Kroa, Celia, these two places?”

But Bluma didn’t voice her thoughts. Well, even if it’s obvious, the broadcast has to pretend there’s a crisis.

“Is it thanks to player Gian’s performance?”

Ting!

At Bluma’s gesture, the screen showed the viewer scores instead of the dingy factory.

[G Channel – 3.727 million]

[Twitcher – 890,000]

[Arcana – Viewers 83,214]

[Streamer – Amy]

[Celia – Viewers 77,131]

[Streamer – Sebas]

“Arcana’s Twitcher viewers have surpassed Celia, taking the lead!”

* * *

Madness.

“Kyahahahat!!”

Amy was twirling her school jacket over her head.

“I knew we could trust you!!”

– Just a moment ago, they were too immersed LOL

– When was it ever not dangerous LOL

– Wow, did he actually win this? LOL

A battle that seemed impossible, nine against one.

Jien ripped through space with his magic device, burst a pipe to create steam, and sliced through another’s fireball.

“There! A big swing of the sword, and just like that! Boom!”

As Amy mulled over Jien’s exploits, the chatroom’s reaction heated up.

– Is he drunk? LOL

– Needs a breathalyzer test LOL

– No, no; he’s drunk on battle

– Gotta admit, his swordsmanship is awesome

– Just brilliant…

And when the mood peaked, Amy murmured,

“If only his traits could be enhanced, he’d be even stronger…”

Glance.

With a sly expression, Amy looked at the donation window after a dramatic pause.

[Desperate Times, 300,000 coins donated!]

– Is this what you’re asking for?

[Pink Hair, 500,000 coins donated!]

– I know, I know~ Get even stronger, huh~

[Light God, 200,000 coins donated!]

– In such a generous place, such a humble person… Please take good care of our Sword God.

[……]

A sudden shower of donations.

The viewers were completely captivated by Jien’s valor.

Moreover, Jien was a student destined to become a Saver, protecting humanity. The fact that students risking their lives for them were this powerful made the viewers even more satisfied.

[Aim Mom, 1,000,000 coins donated!]

– With students like these graduating, no worries about the gates, huh~ ^^

– Agreed, agreed; the minister is right, students are stronger these days~

– (Roughly about not worrying about gates and stretching out comfortably in bed)

’10 million coins reached!’

Amy thought with a smirk.

“Indeed, a donation after a highlight scene is the standard. Let’s see with 10 million coins…”

Amy was a thorough professional broadcaster.

Even at this moment of providing item support with the donations, she pondered what the viewers wanted.

“Carmen’s Talisman of Swiftness?”

An artifact that increases the speed of the body. It’s priced at just 10 million coins, but Amy smirked.

“This is definitely not it.”

Gifting such a physical enhancement artifact could risk undermining Zien’s combat abilities as being reliant on artifact power.

“He will be fast and strong without the help of an artifact.”

That’s the way to preserve the character of Zien, ‘The Sword God’. Without a second thought, Amy flipped the page.

“Now, now, you must be curious about what I will buy with the donations? My choice is!”

The tension was akin to a 9-to-1 battle.

What would be the sponsored item for the Sword God? After keeping the viewers in suspense, she grinned.

“This is it!”

* * *

Zien was checking the items one by one in his pocket.

From noble mtl dot nete

“What a tremendous amount.”

Flare had the share of nine people. The number was enormous, even though only some of the items were dropped.

[Pocket List]

1 – Biscuits [Quantity: 11]

2 – Water [Quantity: 14]

3 – Mana Drink 500 [Quantity: 4]

4 – Bandages [Quantity: 3]

5 – Glow Powder of the Night Butterfly

6 – Potion to Apply [Quantity: 3]

7 – Melting Chocolate [Quantity: 2]

8 – Enchant Scroll [Quantity: 1]

9 – Cloak of Arrow Deflection [Artifact]

10 – Smoke Bombs [Quantity: 2]

11 – Eye of Alarm

‘There’s even an artifact.’

Jien pulled a cloak from his pocket.

A small hologram window appeared next to the cloak.

[Arrow-Deflecting Cloak]

[Category: Artifact (Rank: D)]

[Description: A cloak blessed with luck. Increases the probability of evading ranged attacks when equipped.]

‘Nice. I can use it right away.’

As Jien donned the cloak, it changed from the red color it had been when Flare wore it to black.

‘Must be the costume settings. But it’s only rank D?’

The reason the Arrow-Deflecting Cloak was of low rank was that it was a drop-type artifact, easy to obtain.

It was no match for artifacts obtained from bosses or air drops.

‘But still, it is an artifact.’

Jien felt the flow of mana surrounding him.

[Blessing of the Wind]

Wearing the Arrow-Deflecting Cloak helps you evade ranged attacks.

It creates wind to dodge attacks or stirs up dust to block the opponent’s view, among other methods of assistance.

‘If a mere D rank can do this much… What about A or S?’

Indeed, an artifact is an artifact.

The other regular items were nothing special. Smoke bombs were commonly used in Zone 1, and enchantment scrolls could at best grant magic to a weapon for five minutes.

‘Let’s postpone finding Isabelle and Chris.’

They are strong. Somehow…

Ding!

[A gift has arrived.]

[Sender – Amy♥]

[Item – Stone of Transcendence]

“It hasn’t even been an hour yet?”

The hologram window.

A well-wrapped gift box.

Jien was genuinely surprised.

After all, it was the sponsored item that Amy had emphasized so much.

‘And this is the Transcendent Stone?’

Did I receive 10 million coins in donations this quickly? Indeed, recruiting Amy was the right choice. A reliable talent when it comes to broadcasting. Conscious of the camera, Gian held up the Transcendent Stone with a smile.

“Thank you, I’ll make good use of it.”

This was a gesture of gratitude not only to Amy but also to the viewers who sent donations.

[Transcendent Stone]

[Price: 10,000,000 Coins]

[Description: When used, it allows you to transcend your unique traits.]

As Gian infused mana into the stone, it emitted a brilliant, resonating light of five colors.

[You have used the Transcendent Stone.]

[A new effect has been unlocked.]

The power of transcendence seeped into Gian’s black martial outfit.

Ssssh!

A yellow streak of light writhed above Gian’s outfit before it etched into the beautiful form of a golden dragon.

Unique Trait: Sword Deity (檢神)

Effect: Defeating an opponent with the sword grants 500 Mp.

Effect 2: You can increase the sword’s destructive power by consuming Mp.

‘To increase the sword’s destructive power by consuming mana? This is truly…’