I'll Smash Everything with Passive Skills-Chapter 54: 0. Heavenly Sword Ceremony (3)

The three girls from the academy, for some unknown reason, were summoned by the Countess to hold a tea party.

Thanks to that, Veris, who unexpectedly gained some freedom, was enjoying himself at the training ground after a long time.

"Hm."

The reward he received after battling the Lich was quite substantial. Just the fact that he obtained two passive skills without any active skills was encouraging, and perhaps due to the strong Death Knight group led by the Lich, their value was indeed extraordinary.

< Skill List >

{ Passive Mastery (UR) (Unique) (Bound) (Mythic) }

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{ Weapon Mastery (New!) (SSR) (Unique) (Bound) (Legendary) }

{ Sword Mastery (New!) (SSR) (Bound) (Legendary) }

If one had their eyes properly opened, they would realize that the momentum felt from those names was anything but ordinary. Moreover, the abilities possessed were two skills that were far from ordinary.

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[ Weapon Mastery ]

- The beginning is the end, and the end will be declared.

Type: Passive Skill

Effect: Increases the efficiency of all weapon usage by 200%. Basic attacks ignore the enemy's defense.

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Weapon Mastery is a skill with the unique ability to increase weapon usage efficiency. However, the most important aspect is that basic attacks ignore the enemy's defense... in other words, they deal damage that bypasses defense.

The enemies he had faced so far did not possess remarkable defense. But when he eventually encounters tougher foes, one might wonder if there could be a better countermeasure than this.

In this world, there are still formidable opponents that Veris has yet to meet. A prime example would be the dragons that reside in the majestic mountain range beyond the border.

And.

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[ Sword Mastery ]

- The sword is the king of all maladies. Its end is closer to the pinnacle of beauty than to a weapon.

Type: Passive Skill

Effect: Increases the final attack power of the sword by 50%. You can now register sword techniques in the front slot for use. (Registered sword techniques are classified as passive skills.)

Currently registered sword techniques

─ None.

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It felt as if tears were about to burst forth.

What was it that made the past Veris give up on the Heavenly Sword style, a refined swordsmanship?

It was that damned swordsmanship being an on-off type active skill. Of course, the current Veris had deleted the Heavenly Sword style himself, but it was not impossible to acquire it again.

The only regret was that a message had surfaced in the back of his mind, indicating that the difficulty of acquisition would be higher than before.

"Where could it be?"

Although the timing of acquiring the Sword Mastery skill was somewhat regrettable, the current Veris was greatly pleased with this stroke of luck.

If he hadn't obtained the above skills, he would have been unable to use the family's vision swordsmanship, the symbol of Vitelbach, the Heavenly Sword style, for his entire life.

─ Whoosh!

As he took out the sword placed in the training ground and swung it, a refreshing sound cutting through the air echoed.

Compared to the shabby iron sword provided by the academy, this training sword was so excellent that it could bring tears to one's eyes. It was a scene that reflected the Count of Verden's blunt yet warm affection for his son.

"I need to regain the Heavenly Sword style; I wonder how I can do it quickly."

Muttering to himself, Veris unfolded the sword techniques of the Heavenly Sword style that remained in his memory.

He still recalled the sorrowful and bitter face of his father when he declared that he had given up on the family's vision swordsmanship.

By nature, his father was quite blunt and clumsy in expressing affection, yet he still reflected great disappointment. Naturally, as a son, Veris felt a burning regret.

"I'm coming to meet you now."

Playfully talking to himself, Veris soon fell into a trance and began to swing the sword.

Heavenly Sword style. It was time to reclaim the swordsmanship that symbolized his family.

It was clear that reacquiring it in a short period would be difficult.

Nevertheless, Veris had no intention of simply giving up the Heavenly Sword style. That was his destiny as Veris, bearing the name Vitelbach.

─ Swoosh!

Before long, the power of the heavens began to be infused into the sword that Veris was swinging.

As Veris's power began to blend with the swordsmanship created by the first sword master of the empire, who started the history of Vitelbach, an even stronger wind flowed through the training ground.

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"Please take your time. It's a tea I prepared with my own funds, though it may be lacking." "Yes, yes!"

The three girls swallowed hard at the sudden request for a private audience with the Countess.

They were perceptive enough to understand. That gentle-looking middle-aged woman did not simply want to drink tea peacefully and engage in idle chatter; she was testing the three girls.

Arwen was a girl who had experience working as a servant in a noble family. Therefore, having mastered the etiquette of nobility through observation, she elegantly took a sip of tea.

Of course... the past Arwen had been a maid in the mansion, so the fact that she was doing this now made her face flush.

Cecilia, on the other hand, was a girl who had lived a life far removed from noble etiquette.

She hailed from a kingdom that did not particularly emphasize etiquette. Moreover, having wandered the continent since a very young age to walk the path of a Saintess, she had no time to learn proper etiquette.

Fortunately, she had received some etiquette training before entering the academy, but she had not fully absorbed it.

And Maria... even if she were not in front of the Countess, she was perfectly embodying the image of a noble lady.

She was not simply called a princess. The daughter of # Nоvеlight # the imperial family, who reigns above all the common people... and all the nobility, her mere act of drinking tea looked like a painting.

"Do you all... like my cute son, Veris?"

"Pfft!"

The Countess's direct question startled the girls.

It was true. But they never imagined they would be confronted with that fact so suddenly.

Moreover, the amusing fact was that Maria, who had been elegantly drinking tea, ended up spitting it out.

"Don't be too surprised. Both I and the Count have already anticipated it."

The Countess's warm smile was gentle. However, the three girls sitting before her were extremely tense.

The mere act of bringing up that topic... suggested that the test had already begun.

But contrary to their thoughts, the Countess was a person of a softer disposition. Not even thinking of it as a test, she took another sip of tea and continued speaking. "I like all three of you."

Thump.

The Countess's voice, akin to a declaration of passing, made the eyes of the three girls shine with seriousness.

"I know that the matter of you and Veris being together is not something I can decide. But as a mother, I'm just curious about what kind of person his future partner will be."

"Of course, that's understandable."

At Arwen's response, the Countess smiled again.

"More importantly... do you know that there is a child who has a betrothal with Veris in the womb?"

At the Countess's words, the three girls exchanged glances.

How could they not know? Just a little while ago, she had come to the academy. They had all heard the confession she made just as she was about to return to the Magic Tower.

In a way, one could say that she was more at the forefront than the three girls sitting quietly here. Even if they were actively circling around Veris... they had never directly launched a confession attack on him.

Of course, Cecilia had made a confession-like statement, but she had received help from the Stone of Truth. No, if one were to put it that way, Beatrice was probably the same.

"Of course, I know. But... I don't mind being a second wife!"

Cecilia's bold voice surprised the Countess.

No matter what... the Saintess representing the Church of Light, who was loved by the entire Holy Kingdom and Empire, being a second wife?

If that were to happen, it was unimaginable what those who accepted that fact would say.

"I feel the same way."

With Maria's subsequent declaration, the Countess could not help but let out a groan.

If Cecilia was a Saintess, then this one was a princess.

She was a princess known for being surrounded by the emperor, the crown prince, and the entire imperial family. Therefore, she had been promised a free marriage rather than a political one.

And that meant... that bringing a princess as a second wife could lead to unforeseen adversities in the future.

In front was the Saintess, and behind was the princess. Moreover, what about Arwen, who was sitting to their right?

She was a cute girl who had followed Veris around since she was very young.

...To be honest, the Countess thought that these two cute girls were also sufficiently charming women, but...

As the saying goes, one's arms bend inward, the Countess wanted to quietly support Arwen.

"I... have nothing else to say."

In the end, the Countess had no choice but to declare a surrender of sorts.

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"And, I have something I'm curious about."

"...What is it?"

The Countess turned her gaze to Arwen and Cecilia.

There was no need to mention Arwen, and Cecilia had a long-ago fleeting encounter with the Countess. Hadn't the cardinal rushed over for her protection when she was under the care of the Vitelbach Church?

However, Princess Maria Theresa was undoubtedly the one who had first met Veris at the academy.

The Countess was curious about how she had fallen for a man named Veris.