I am a god-slayer, not your hero.

……

Outside the forest where Shalltear resides.

"call--"

Asuna took a deep breath and stretched. "What a formidable opponent!"

Yuki immediately stepped forward, "Asuna-nee, that technique of using magic and swordsmanship at the same time was amazing!"

"It can't compare to Yuki's swordsmanship."

"Asuna's swordsmanship is also very impressive."

The two women leaned against each other, chatting and laughing.

On the other side, Iverai and Shino walked towards Shalltear, talking in hushed tones.

"As before, you hold her back in front, and I'll shoot arrows from behind."

"Aim harder, you almost got me caught in the crossfire last time."

【Blue Rose】 and Asuna, among others, completely used Shalltear, who was in her wild monster form, as a practice target, using her powerful combat abilities as a whetstone for their own development.

Lajus looked around with a stern expression and murmured, "Have the players arrived yet?"

She believed that as long as she stayed here, she could wait for those undead players.

Zheng!

A virtual window suddenly opened, and Asuna, with her arms around Yuki's neck, looked over in confusion.

A chime appeared on the screen.

"Asuna, are you free?"

Not a Ghost: Chapter 102 The Military Flag Isn't for Swinging Around!

At the edge of the forest, a small cabin built of logs has quietly appeared, seemingly an integral part of nature, blending seamlessly with the surrounding greenery.

Beside the cabin was a vast, open space, tranquil and ethereal.

Asuna's gaze shifted between Naruto and the little house, a feeling of affection welling up inside her. She murmured to herself, "If only there were snow."

Upon hearing this, Mingxian smiled and gently raised her hand. The surrounding scenery changed instantly, and the lake on one side froze into a world covered in silver. Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, like a dream.

"Wow!"

Yuki suddenly opened her arms excitedly, as if infected by the magical aura. She lightly leaped into the air, like a bird flying freely in winter, dancing freely in the sky.

Finally, it gracefully and slowly descended into the courtyard in front of the cottage.

Bang!

A flurry of snowflakes rose from the ground, startling the birds in the surrounding treetops. They took flight, leaving behind a trail of cheerful chirping.

Seeing Yuki's sudden "performance," Naruto and Asuna exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with both doting affection and helplessness.

The group led Yuki into the house. The interior of the small house was simply furnished but cozy. The wooden table that grew naturally from the floor, the stove burning with a roaring red fire, and the sword hanging on the wall all exuded the atmosphere of home.

They sat around the table, taking out the food they had bought from their bags. Before long, the table was piled high with all kinds of food and drinks and exquisite snacks, like a small mountain, emitting an enticing aroma.

Xi Jing Ningyin generously placed a barrel of liquor on the ground, deftly removed the wooden plug, and the golden liquid flowed into the cup, arranging itself neatly.

Then, she raised her glass and drank without any hesitation, her boldness and carefree attitude drawing admiration from those around her.

Shino asked curiously, "Who are all these people?"

Mingxian didn't stand on ceremony and introduced the two sides to each other.

Finally, Mingxian said, "I want to establish a power system for the people of this world, so that they have the power to survive in this world."

“Apart from the nearby human kingdoms, in most of the remaining territories, in countries ruled by foreign races, humans are merely livestock or slaves.”

He pointed to Edelweiss and Fu Xiaoli: "Edelweiss is the world's strongest swordsman, while Xiaoli is proficient in the martial arts of Shenlong Temple. The combination of the two should be able to provide a way for humans to become stronger based on the remnants of 'soul magic' in this world."

Leafa's eyes suddenly lit up as she looked at Edelweiss and asked curiously, "The world's strongest swordsman, are your swordsmanship very impressive?"

Edelweiss narrowed his eyes and looked at Leafa, saying, "I will probably be teaching you swordsmanship for a while, so you can study hard."

"..."

Leafa felt her heart stop suddenly as Edelweiss stared at her, as if she had seen a sharp blade.

With just one glance, she was certain that Edelweiss's swordsmanship far surpassed her own.

It's not about whether someone has killed someone or not, nor is it a difference in strength, but rather an indescribable gap beyond that.

Edelweiss glanced at Sinon, Asuna, and Yuki.

Poetry is an archer, which Edelweiss didn't pay much attention to. When he saw Asuna, he had a slight look of approval in his eyes. She was a strong and stubborn person, but she lacked awareness and had a tendency to self-destruct.

When her gaze fell on Yuki, she lingered for a rare moment.

Noticing Edelweiss's gaze, Yuki put down the bucket, the white foam remaining under her nose like Santa Claus's white beard.

"Sister Xiao Ai, is there something wrong with me?"

Do you want to become a Blademaster?

Edelweiss suddenly asked a question.

Yuki looked at her with a puzzled expression, "The Blade Weaver, do you mean I, like Ai-nee and Stella-nee, should materialize my soul into a sword?"

Edelweiss nodded slightly.

Toudou Touka adjusted his glasses and asked, "A 'Natural Spirit Armor' is the manifestation of a soul, but it requires magic power. In our world, magic power is the manifestation of destiny. Does this child... have that kind of destiny?"

“No.” Edelweiss shook his head directly. “She was not destined to become a magic knight. The corrective power on this planet, far from Earth, is also very weak and cannot support her in manifesting her soul.”

“Even after coming to our world, Yuki has no magic.”

"Her fate was extremely fragile!"

"It wouldn't even be enough to sustain her until adulthood."

"She absolutely cannot possess a 'natural spirit garment'!"

She paused for a moment, then looked at Mingxian.

"But the power of the gods can."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kurogane Shizuku immediately understood and confirmed, "You want this shameless man to use his [Power] to turn Yuki into a Bladebreaker?"

Edelweiss nodded slightly and continued, "Under the power of fate, everyone is destined."

"The amount of power each person possesses is predetermined, but that does not mean that fate cannot be changed."

"Some people are destined for greatness, but they go astray and end up just like everyone else; others are destined for littleness, but they break free from their fate through hard work."

"Fate is not static."

"Just like a demon who breaks free from the shackles of fate and surpasses his own limits, the same principle applies to human destiny. The biggest change... is when one encounters someone who transcends fate."

Edelweiss looked at the zither.

Mingxian put down his snacks and nodded in deep agreement: "The gods transcend fate. Weak fate can only submit to their power. Meeting them has indeed brought about a dramatic change in my destiny."

"Therefore, you can also change other people's destiny."

"In other words, using [Thousand Body Scorching Star] can turn people who have no connection with the mystical into psychics."

Edelweiss nodded slightly and said, "Your [power] seems quite weak to me."

“Weak?” Mingxian frowned.

Edelweiss nodded and said calmly, "Your description of your power, Thousand Body Scorching Star, has always been—to transform an object into a weapon, to bring the weapon under your control, and to give the weapon the power of a comet… But that's actually wrong."

"What's wrong?"

"The power to give the comet is not something you inherently possess; rather, it is an ability that your body, which has been transformed into a weapon, has."

Mingxian's eyes narrowed instantly.

Edelweiss continued, "If I'm not mistaken, when you first acquired this power, you probably compared it with the powers of other godkillers, and judged your own power by referring to their use of [power]."

Mingxian pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "My conclusion from the comparison is that this power needs to grow and needs to devour other weapons. This is a power that requires focused growth."

“You’re half right.” Edelweiss said seriously, “[Thousand Body Scorching Star] is not a weapon, but the power of a group army. You are not growing, but recruiting.”

"Under the banner of the Steel God of War, recruit 'swords' to form a legion."

"From the very beginning, [Thousand Body Scorching Star] has been a power for legion warfare!"

Edelweiss's expression turned solemn as he said earnestly, "Summon your 'Inherent Spirit Armor,' for this is why I said this."

Zheng!

A crimson flag hovered above Mingxian's head.

Mingxian raised his hand, and a pair of iron fans quietly appeared in his hand.

Xi Jing Ningyin blinked. "Isn't this my 'Crimson Phoenix'?"

As she spoke, she sensed it briefly and discovered that her spirit dress had disappeared.

Mingxian closed his eyes, and Xijing Ningyin's gravity interference ability, her Yasha Kagura, and various sword-wielding techniques all entered his mind, as if he had completely mastered them.

"Deploy troops and generals!"

The command was given.

Xijing Ningyin raised her delicate hand, and the [Flaming Military Knife] appeared in her hand!

In that instant, Mingxian's heart was in turmoil like a raging sea.

He couldn't help but recall the gods' description of the "Thousand-Body Scorching Star"—Chi You's command banner.

It is a command flag, not a "sword".

The command flag was a small flag used in ancient armies to transmit orders, with an arrowhead attached to the pole.

This is a military flag.

Raise the military flag and recruit soldiers.

This is the true usage of [Thousand Body Scorching Star].