89 Weapon Choice (1/2)
Elizabeth wore a proud look and was brimming with energy as she started introducing the various types of metals to him. The room was littered with a range of both processed metals and raw ores. It was strange that there were no forged products like weapons and armor among these minerals. Leon wore a wry smile as he did not share her enthusiasm for metal. Herbs were the reason he came to the treasury.
”Mother, is there any herbs in the treasury?”
”Yes, all the herbs are stored on the second floor, but you should really listen to what your mother is saying. It's important to learn about these alloys as it will be useful for your metal-manipulation.” Elizabeth educated her son. ”With that said, look at this block of magisteel. Magisteel is a type of steel that has been fully tempered by essence energy and become energized. This greatly enhances its properties and have greater conductivity for our abilities.”
Elizabeth continue to introduce other types of special metal such as black iron, pure silver, purple tungsten, gold essence, star meteorites and so on. Leon was forced to listen through his mother's enthusiastic introduction as she did not give him the opportunity to speak up.
It was no surprise that Elizabeth was able to awaken as a metal-user, despite hailing from a family of fire-user. She had such great passion for metal, and it was quite easy to judge as such, based on her appearance alone.
Elizabeth's body was decked out in metallic accessories of various colors . From top to bottom, she wore a crown, a pendant, pair of earrings, armlets, bracelets, rings, leglets and numerous ankle bracelets. She was further equipped with light armor pieces such as arm guards and shin guards. She was basically glittering in
”Yes, yes mother, I understand… then I will take some of these black irons and magisteel… but they still needed be crafted to become useful, no?” Leon wore a helpless expression. Although he wasn't interested, he still listened to his mother's words seriously.
He was rather surprised that his mother mentioned metal-manipulation. Although he believes he can achieve it in the future, but his mother shouldn't know about it. Perhaps, his mother knew something else he didn't that made her certain he could achieve metal-manipulation.
”Mm, what kind of weapons do you like? Mother will have someone forge it for you.” Elizabeth nodded said excitedly.
His mother's fervor was like that of a salesperson about to make a successful sale, except everything was free. But he knew better than to take more than what was needed. If he did not need it, there was no reason to take it.
His status was no longer the same as before. He was now the prince of Crawford Kingdom. It would be no different to robbing his own house, if he were to take everything just for the sake of their high value.
”Your child would like a set of 36 traditional acupuncture needles and… a heavy spear.” Leon decided on his weapon after much consideration.
He did not specialized in any particular weapon. This could be seen from his past battles, where he fought with swords, but would eventually condense it into something else with his ability. However, there was one thing in common from the times he had reshaped his weapon and that is they were longer weapons. Thus, he had deemed that a spear-type weapon would best choice for him.
Indeed, a doctor would need acupuncture needles for treatment but…
”You don't want to use a sword like your mother? Swords are the kings of weapons. Mother would also be able to teach you the way of the sword.” Elizabeth tried to change his choice of weapon.
”The sword does not suit me, mother. I wish to find one that does, and I feel that the spear is the one.” Leon shook his head. He had decided firmly on the spear.
He had used swords as his main weapon back in his past life, but it never did felt like the right weapon for him. Rather than forcing himself to use a weapon that didn't suit him, it was time to find one that did.
”That's fine. Swords are the king of weapons, but spears are the emperor of weapons. Since you have decided, mother will not continue to dissuade you. But with this type of weapon, mother will not be able to teach you anything. You will have to master the way of the spear on your own” Elizabeth said sternly, but there was no disappointment in her eyes.
She could see the budding warrior spirit in her son's eyes and a firm conviction to become strong. People with these traits will likely succeed if they remain unwavering and no mishaps befall them.